Samsung SGH-I497ZSAATT user manual Entering Symbols and Numbers, Other Keyboard Functions

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 Symbols mode, then touch the corresponding key.

There are two pages of symbols. Touch 1/2 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.

Other Keyboard Functions

Touch to select the language, if more than one language has been set. The current language displays on the space bar.

Touch and hold Options and slide to Handwriting to use the Handwriting feature. For more information, refer to “Using the Handwriting Feature” on page 50.

Touch and hold Options and slide to Clipboard to view the clipboard and manage saved text.

Using XT9 Predictive Text

XT9 is a predictive text system that has next-letter prediction and regional error correction, which compensates for users pressing the wrong keys on QWERTY keyboards.

1.Touch Set up input methods in the Status bar. The Set up input methods pop-up displays.

2.Touch Set up input methods.

The Language and input settings screen displays.

3.Touch next to Samsung keyboard to display Samsung keyboard settings.

4.Touch the Predictive text OFF / ON icon to turn Predictive text ON.

5.Touch the Predictive text field to modify XT9 associated settings. For more information, refer to “Configuring the Samsung Keyboard” on page 196.

Note: The XT9 option is available only when ABC mode has been selected.

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