Samsung GT-P5210GNYXAR Keyboard Types, Configuring the Samsung Keyboard, Touch Settings

Keyboard Types

In addition to the default QWERTY keyboard, there is also a Floating keyboard.

To change the keyboard type:

1.Access the QWERTY keyboard.

2.Touch and hold on the keyboard and then select

from the pop-up menu.

3.Touch the tab at the top of the Floating keyboard to move it.

Configuring the Samsung Keyboard

You can configure the Samsung keyboard to your preferences. While entering text:

Touch and hold Options on the keyboard and then

touch Settings.

The Samsung keyboard settings screen displays.

For more information, refer to “Configuring the Samsung Keyboard” on page 137.

Entering Upper and Lower Case Letters

The default case is lower case (abc). Enter upper and lower

case alphabet letters by touching the Shift key to toggle the case, before touching the letter key(s).

•Touch once to switch from abc to Abc mode.

•Touch twice to switch to ABC mode. When ABC mode is enabled, the Shift key background turns blue.

Entering Symbols and Numbers

The number keys are displayed at the top of the keyboard and are always available.

To enter common symbols, touch to switch to symbol mode, then touch the corresponding key.

There are two pages of symbols. Touch to switch to the next page.

Touch and hold a vowel key (A, E, I, O, U, or Y) or the C, N, or S key to open a small window where you can chose an accented vowel or other alternate letter. Slide to the letter until it is highlighted, and release.

Touch and hold the Period key ( . ) to open a small window with a set of common symbols.

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