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.

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Delete a preceding character.

Enter uppercase.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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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Samsung GT-S5280RWAXEF, GT-S5280LKAITV manual Entering text, Changing the keyboard type, Using the Samsung keyboard
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GT-S5280RWAXEF, GT-S5280RWAMEO, GT2S5280LKADBT, GT-S5280LKATPH, GT-S5280LKAORX specifications

The Samsung GT-S5280, commonly known as the Samsung Galaxy Pocket, is a compact smartphone that was launched to cater to users seeking an affordable yet functional device. This smartphone is particularly noteworthy for its petite size, making it extremely portable and user-friendly. It features a 2.8-inch QVGA display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, which may not be as sharp as modern smartphones, but is sufficient for basic tasks and casual browsing.

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In terms of memory, the Samsung Galaxy Pocket comes equipped with 512 MB of RAM and has an internal storage capacity of 4 GB, which can be expanded via a microSD card slot, allowing users to store music, photos, and apps according to their needs. The device runs on the Android operating system, specifically Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), providing access to a range of applications through the Google Play Store.

Camera capabilities of the GT-S5280 include a 2-megapixel rear camera, which, while basic, can capture decent photos in good lighting conditions. Video recording is also supported, albeit at a lower quality than contemporary standards. The smartphone is designed with social connectivity in mind, offering quick access to popular social media applications.

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