Samsung GT-S5312MSABGL Entering text, Changing the keyboard type, Using the Samsung keyboard

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Basics

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.

Entering uppercase

Tap before entering a character. For all caps, tap it twice.

Changing language keyboards

Slide the space key left or right to change language keyboards.

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Contents GT-S5312 About this manual About this manual Instructional icons CopyrightTrademarks Table of Contents Travel & local Device layout Getting startedButtons Package contents Installing the SIM or Usim card and battery Insert the battery Replace the back cover Removing the SIM or Usim card and battery Charging with the charger Charging the batteryChecking the battery charge status Inserting a memory card Reducing the battery consumptionRemoving the memory card →Settings →Storage →Unmount SD card →OKFormatting the memory card Turning the device on and off→ Erase everything Locking 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 Finger gestures Using the touch screenTapping Double-tapping DraggingPinching FlickingRotating the screen Control motionsShaking Turning overNotifications Rearranging items Home screenMoving a panel Setting wallpaperRearranging panels Adding a new panelApplications screen Using applicationsSharing applications Installing applicationsUninstalling applications Organising with foldersEntering text Using the Samsung keyboardChanging the keyboard type Entering text by voice Connecting to a Wi-Fi networkTurning Wi-Fi on and off Joining Wi-Fi networksAdding accounts Setting up accountsAdding Wi-Fi networks Forgetting Wi-Fi networksConnecting with Windows Media Player Connecting with Samsung KiesTransferring files Device MTP Connecting as a media deviceSetting a pattern Securing the deviceUnlocking the device Setting a PINSetting a password Upgrading the deviceUpgrading over the air Upgrading with Samsung KiesPhone CommunicationMaking calls Making an international call Finding contactsDuring a call Receiving calls Ending a call Managing contacts ContactsSearching for contacts Importing and exporting contacts Contact groups Favourite contactsBusiness card Listening to a voice message MessagingSending messages Viewing incoming messagesSetting up email accounts Reading messages Google MailPreview attachment Reply to this message LabelsTalk Messenger Google+ChatON Opening a new Web & networkInternet Viewing webpagesLinks BookmarksHistory Saved pagesPairing with other Bluetooth devices BluetoothSending and receiving data Playing music Setting a song as ringtoneMedia Music PlayerCamera etiquette CameraCreating playlists Playing music by moodTaking a photo Scene modeTap →Scene mode Taking photosTaking a video Shooting modeTaking videos Panoramic photosZooming in and out Recording modeConfiguring settings for Camera Tap →Edit shortcuts ShortcutsViewing images GalleryZooming in and out Editing images Playing videosDeleting images Use one of the following methods Sharing imagesWatching 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 AppsPlay Music Play BooksPlay Magazines Browsing memos UtilitiesMemo Composing memosCreating events or tasks PlannerViewing a memo Deleting events Syncing with Google CalendarChanging calendar type Searching for eventsSearching documents QuickofficeClock Reading documentsWorld clock AlarmDesk clock TimerCalculator StopwatchRecording voice memos Voice RecorderPlaying voice memos Search scope GoogleManaging voice memos Searching the deviceMy Files Voice SearchDownloads Maps Travel & localSearching for locations Getting directions for a destination LocalNavigation Setting Wi-Fi sleep policy SettingsAbout Settings Wi-FiData usage More settingsWi-Fi Direct Flight modeTethering and portable hotspot Home screen modeBlocking mode Mobile networksSound SIM card managerWallpaper BatteryDisplay StorageApplication manager Location servicesLock screen Security Set up SIM card lockEncrypt external SD card Google voice typing DefaultLanguage and input LanguageVoice search Samsung keyboardAdvanced Text-to-speech output Backup and resetCloud Add accountMotion AccessibilityDate and time Answering/ending calls Developer optionsText-to-speech output Settings About device Your device displays network or service error messages TroubleshootingYour device freezes or has fatal errors Device beeps and the battery icon is empty Error messages appear when launching the camera Another Bluetooth device is not located English EU /2013. Rev
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