Entering Text Using the Samsung Keyboard

This device has a built-in, QWERTY keypad (portrait mode) or keyboard (landscape mode). Using the QWERTY keypad/ keyboard, you can type letter, numbers, punctuation, and other characters.

The Samsung keyboard is the default setting on the phone.

To use the Samsung keypad you must first configure the settings for the Samsung keypad.

1.From a Home screen, touch Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Language & keyboard ➔ Samsung keypad.

2.Touch Portrait keypad types and select a text input method:

•Qwerty Keypad

•3x4 Keypad

•Handwriting box 1

•Handwriting box 2

3.Touch Input languages and touch Automatic, or touch one of the language types.

4.Touch XT9 to use XT9 Predictive text method. For more information refer to the XT9 Advanced Settings.

5.Touch the Keypad sweeping field if you want to sweep the keypad and change from ABC to ?123 mode.

6.Touch the Auto-capitalizationfield to automatically capitalize the first letter of a sentence.

7.Touch the Handwriting settings field and select the speed of response of the Samsung Handwriting keypad. You can also access an explanation of Handwriting keypad use.

8.Touch Voice input to enable/disable text input by speaking.

9.Touch Auto-full stop to enable/disable automatic addition of periods at the end of sentences.

10.Touch the Tutorial field to view a short tutorial on use of the Samsung keyboard.

XT9 Advanced Settings

The following XT9 Advanced settings are available when the XT9 field is selected.

1.Touch the XT9 field to select XT9 (predictive text) mode, then touch XT9 advanced settings.

2.Touch the Word completion field to enable word completion. Your phone predicts how to complete the word typed.

SCH-I500, SCH-I500RKAUSC specifications

The Samsung SCH-I500, also known as the Fascinate, is a notable smartphone that was released as part of Samsung's Galaxy S series. This device, originally launched in 2010, gained attention for its impressive design and advanced features at the time, making it a popular choice among technology enthusiasts and mainstream consumers alike.

One of the main features of the Samsung SCH-I500 is its 4-inch Super AMOLED display. This technology provided vibrant colors and deep blacks, enhancing the overall visual experience for users. The screen resolution of 480x800 pixels ensured that images and text appeared sharp, which was particularly appealing for multimedia consumption and web browsing. Its sleek design, characterized by a glass front and plastic back with rounded edges, made it comfortable to hold and operate.

Under the hood, the SCH-I500 is powered by a 1 GHz Cortex-A8 processor, offering decent performance for multitasking and running applications. It comes with 512 MB of RAM, which, while modest by today’s standards, was quite sufficient for smooth operation of the Android 2.1 (Eclair) operating system it originally shipped with. Samsung later provided updates that allowed users to experience Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), enhancing the functionality and user interface.

The device features a 5-megapixel rear camera, equipped with LED flash, capable of capturing decent photos and video in various lighting conditions. With features like autofocus and digital zoom, it allowed users to document their experiences effectively. Additionally, the SCH-I500 included a front-facing camera, catering to the growing demand for video calling and self-portraits.

On the connectivity front, the Samsung SCH-I500 supports 3G networks and offers Wi-Fi capabilities, enabling users to connect to the internet easily when in range of a Wi-Fi hotspot. Bluetooth support also facilitated file sharing and the use of wireless accessories, such as headphones.

Another characteristic of this device is its storage options, offering 2 GB of onboard storage, expandable via a microSD card slot, which allows users to increase their storage capacity significantly for apps, media files, and documents.

While the Samsung SCH-I500 may seem outdated today, it was a significant step forward in mobile technology at the time of its release, showcasing key features and performance that appealed to a wide range of users. Its combination of a vibrant display, capable camera, and solid performance made it a standout smartphone in its era, contributing to the success of the Galaxy S series in the competitive smartphone market.

Samsung SCH-I500RKAUSC user manual Entering Text Using the Samsung Keyboard, XT9 Advanced Settings

Models: SCH-I500 SCH-I500RKAUSC