Section 5
Selecting Text Input Mode
There are four different character input methods available. They are:
•Block Recognizer
•Keyboard
•Letter Recognizer
•Transcriber
Each of these methods allow you to input alphanumeric characters and symbo lsinto the i830. In addition to the input methods, there is Word Completion and other options associated with the input selected.
To access the Input settings:
1.Tap Start located in the upper left corner of the screen.
2.Tap Settings.
3.Tap the Personal tab.
4.Tap the Input icon.
Block Recognizer
This input method uses the traditional writing area box split in the middle. The left side is used to write letters and the right side is for number entry. Symbols and common functions are located in other smaller boxes located to the right of the writing box area. There are no options associated with this type of input method.
Keyboard
Keyboard
This input method displays an on‐screen keyboard that can be used to input characters by tapping the screen using the stylus. The keyboard entry method has the following options:
•Large Keys
•Small Keys
•Use gestures for the following keys and remove them from the key- board.
To select larger or smaller keys, simply tap the button next to the desired option.
The gestures feature allows you to replace keys used on the keyboard for space, backspace, shift+key, and enter by drawing a gesture or motion. The large key option must be selected for this option to be available.
Letter Recognizer
This option allows you to enter text using your own handwriting. The screen is divided into three different areas. A capitol letter area, small letter area, and a number area. Characters are entered by printing letters in each area. The character is then analyzed and typed on the screen automatically. The following options are associated with this method:
•Quick stroke
•Right to left crossbar
•Allow accented characters
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