Samsung GT-I8262 Help, Entering text, Changing the keyboard type, Using the Samsung keyboard

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Basics

Help

Access help information to learn how to use the device and applications or configure important settings.

Tap Help on the Applications screen. Select an item to view tips.

To reset help pop-ups if you have hidden them, tap Show help tip pop-ups, and then select items by ticking.

Entering text

Use the Samsung keyboard or the voice input feature to enter text.

Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the input language to one of the supported languages.

Changing the keyboard type

Tap any text field, open the notifications panel, tap Choose input method, and then select the type of keyboard to use.

Using the Samsung keyboard

Changing the keyboard layout

Tap →Portrait keyboard types, and then tap Qwerty keyboard or 3x4 keyboard.

On the 3x4 keyboard, a key has three or four characters. To enter a character, tap repeatedly the key corresponding to the character.

Set options for the Samsung keyboard.

Enter uppercase.

Enter numerals and punctuation marks.

Delete a preceding character.

Break to the next line.

Enter a space.

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Contents GT-I8262 About this manual About this manual Instructional icons CopyrightTrademarks Table of Contents Play Store Samsung Apps Game Hub Play Music Gallery Video Player YouTube FM RadioMaps Local Navigation Device layout Getting startedButtons Package contents Installing the SIM or Usim card and battery Insert the battery Replace the back cover Pull out the SIM or Usim card Removing the SIM or Usim card and batteryCharging with the charger Charging the batteryChecking the battery charge status Inserting a memory card Reducing the battery consumptionRemoving the memory card Formatting the memory card Turning the device on and offLocking and unlocking the device Adjusting the volumeSwitching to silent mode Holding the deviceSwitching between networks Switching between networksActivating SIM or Usim cards Basics Indicator iconsIcon Meaning Use only fingers to use the touch screen Using the touch screenFinger gestures TappingDouble-tapping DraggingPinching FlickingRotating the screen Control motionsSimple motions allow easy control of the device Turning over Picking upShaking NotificationsAdding an item Home screenRearranging items Adding an application icon Rearranging panels Setting wallpaperApplications screen Using applicationsSharing applications Installing applicationsUninstalling applications Organising with foldersChanging the keyboard type Using the Samsung keyboardHelp Entering textHandwriting Entering text by voiceEntering uppercase Changing language keyboardsAdding Wi-Fi networks Connecting to a Wi-Fi networkTurning Wi-Fi on and off Joining Wi-Fi networksRemoving accounts Setting up accountsForgetting Wi-Fi networks Adding accountsConnecting with Windows Media Player Connecting with Samsung KiesTransferring files Securing the device Connecting as a media deviceSetting a face unlock Setting a face and voice unlockSetting a PIN Setting a patternSetting a password Upgrading over the air Upgrading the deviceUnlocking the device Upgrading with Samsung KiesPhone CommunicationMaking calls Making an international call Finding contactsDuring a call Receiving calls Ending a call Making a video call Video callsDuring a video call Creating a contact ContactsManaging contacts Swapping imagesImporting and exporting contacts Searching for contactsExporting contacts Favourite contactsSyncing with Samsung Contacts Importing contactsManaging groups Contact groupsBusiness card Adding contacts to a groupSending messages MessagingSending scheduled messages Viewing incoming messages Setting up email accountsListening to a voice message Reading messages Google Mail Chatting with friends TalkPublic profile Adding friendsDeleting chat history Switching between chatsGoogle+ MessengerChatON Internet Web & networkLinks ChromeHistory Saved pagesSyncing with other devices BluetoothSending and receiving data Pairing with other Bluetooth devicesPlaying music Setting a song as ringtoneMedia Music PlayerCamera etiquette CameraCreating playlists Playing music by moodTaking a photo Scene modeTap →Scene mode Taking photosPanoramic photos Shooting modeTap →Shooting mode Tap →Shooting mode →PanoramaTaking videos Recording modeTaking a video Zooming in and out Configuring settings for CameraMedia Zooming in and out GalleryShortcuts Viewing imagesSharing images Playing videosEditing images Deleting imagesVideo Player Setting as wallpaperSelect a video to play Watching videos YouTubeDeleting videos Sharing videosUploading videos FM RadioListening to the FM radio Adding stations to the favourites list Scanning radio stationsPlay Store Application & media storesGame Hub Samsung AppsTap Samsung Apps on the Applications screen Play Music Browsing memos UtilitiesMemo Composing memosCreating events or tasks PlannerViewing a memo Utilities Deleting events Syncing with Google CalendarChanging calendar type Searching for eventsSetting alarms AlarmClock Desk clock TimerWorld clock StopwatchVoice Recorder CalculatorRecording voice memos Playing voice memos VoiceManaging voice memos Searching the device GoogleGoogle Now Voice SearchMy Files Search scopeSelect a file to open it with an appropriate application DownloadsViewing files Adding shortcuts to foldersMaps Travel & localSearching for locations Getting directions for a destination LocalNavigation Setting Wi-Fi sleep policy SettingsAbout Settings Wi-FiWi-Fi Direct Setting Network notificationData usage Tethering and portable hotspot More settingsFlight mode Mobile networksSIM card manager Home screen modeBlocking mode Kies via Wi-FiRingtone Change the settings for the displaySound DisplayStorage Power saving modeBattery View the amount of battery power consumed by your deviceView and manage the applications on your device Location servicesApplication manager Lock screenEncrypt external SD card SecurityAccount registration Add or view your Samsung account Language DefaultSet up SIM card lock Language and inputSamsung keyboard Google voice typingAdvanced Voice search Voice recogniserSelect a voice recognition engine Pointer speed Text-to-speech outputAdd email or SNS accounts Backup and resetAdd account MotionDate and time AccessibilityAnswering/ending calls Text-to-speech output Developer optionsAbout device Access device information and update device softwareYour device displays network or service error messages TroubleshootingYour device freezes or has fatal errors Device beeps and the battery icon is empty Ensure that your device supports the file type Error messages appear when launching the cameraAnother Bluetooth device is not located English EU /2013. 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