When entering text with the keypad, you can use the following modes:

Mode

Function

 

ABC

Select an appropriate virtual key until the

character you want appears on the display.

 

 

1.

In ABC mode, tap and hold

and

 

 

select Predictive text.

 

 

2.

Select the appropriate virtual keys to

 

 

enter an entire word.

 

 

3.

When the word displays correctly, select

T9

 

to insert a space. If the correct

(Predictive

 

word does not display, select

and

text)

 

an alternative word from the list that

 

 

appears.

 

Adding words to the T9 dictionary

If you cannot find a word in the alternative word list, you can add the word to the T9 dictionary. Select Add word at the bottom of the alternative word list.

Mode

Function

 

Select an appropriate virtual key to enter

 

a number.

Number

You can enter numbers by tapping

 

and holding a virtual key in ABC or

 

T9 mode.

 

1. Select or to scroll to a symbol set

Symbol

you want.

2. Select an appropriate virtual key to

 

 

enter a symbol.

Copy and paste text

While you are entering text, you can use the copy and paste feature to use text in other applications.

1

Tap and hold the text input field until appears.

2

Select Select from the option list.

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Samsung GT-S8500HKATHR, GT-S8500BAATUR manual Copy and paste text, Select Predictive text, Adding words to the T9 dictionary

GT-S8500ISAKSA, GT-S8500BAAMMC, GT-S8500BAAAFR, GT-S8500BAACEL, GT-S8500HKAXXV specifications

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Powered by Samsung's proprietary Bada operating system, the GT-S8500 aimed to create a user-friendly experience comparable to smartphones running on Android or iOS. The Bada OS introduced an intuitive interface with customizable widgets, allowing users to tailor their home screens to suit individual preferences and needs.

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