HTC DIAM500 manual Using Numeric and Symbol Mode, Using Block Recognizer

Using Numeric and Symbol Mode

Switch to Numeric and Symbol mode to let you easily enter numbers and common symbols such as parentheses, braces, currency signs, punctuation marks, special characters, and more. Numeric and Symbol mode is available when using the Full QWERTY and Compact QWERTY layouts and the Phone keypad.

Compact QWERTY

and Phone Keypad

To switch to Numeric and Symbol mode:

Tap a number or symbol to insert it into your text.

Tap to go to the previous or next page of symbols.

Tap to lock the keyboard or keypad for continuous typing.

Tap to switch to the numeric keyboard.

Tap to switch back to the	Full QWERTY
letter keyboard layout.

1.While using the Full QWERTY, Compact QWERTY, or Phone keypad, tap / .

2.Locate the number or symbol, and then tap it to insert it into your text.

To lock the keyboard in Numeric and Symbol mode:

You can lock the keyboard in Numeric and Symbol mode so you can continuously enter symbols and numbers.

1.Tap the Input Selector arrow and then tap Other Input Methods > Options.

2.In the Input Method tab, select a Touch input method in the Input method list, and then tap Options.

3.Clear the Turn on one-touch symbol entry check box.

Tip

When using the Compact QWERTY layout or the Phone keypad, tap / to toggle between locking the keyboard in Numeric and Symbol mode and switching back to the letter keyboard layout after tapping a symbol or number.

Using Block Recognizer

With Block Recognizer, you use a single stroke to write letters, numbers, symbols, and punctuation, which are then converted into typed text.

To use Block Recognizer:

1.From within a program, tap the Input Selector arrow and then tap Other Input Methods > Block Recognizer.

2.Write characters, numbers, and symbols in the designated writing area.

Enter letters by writing in the abc (left) area of the box.

Enter numbers by writing in the 123 (right) area of the box.

Enter symbols and punctuation by tapping the left or right area of the box (a gray dot appears), and then writing the desired character.

Tip

For help with writing characters, tap the question mark near the writing area.

60 Section 2D. Entering Text