Sony 1265-2574 manual Keyboard and Phonepad settings, Customising your phone, Text input settings

To enter text using the Phonepad

•When appears in the Phonepad, tap each character key only once, even if the letter you want is not the first letter on the key. Tap the word that appears or tap to view more word suggestions and select a word from the list.

•When appears in the Phonepad, tap the on-screen key for the character you want to enter. Keep pressing this key until the desired character is selected. Then do the same for the next character you want to enter, and so on.

To enter numbers using the Phonepad

•When the Phonepad is open, tap . A Phonepad with numbers appears.

To insert symbols and smileys using the Phonepad

1When the Phonepad is open, tap . A grid with symbols and smileys appears.

2Scroll up or down to view more options. Tap a symbol or smiley to select it.

Keyboard and Phonepad settings

You can select settings for the on-screen keyboard and the Phonepad, such as writing language and automatic correction.

To access the keyboard and the Phonepad settings

•When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or Phonepad, tap . If you have selected more than one writing language, touch and hold instead.

To change writing language using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad

1When you enter text, tap , or touch and hold if you have already selected more than one input language.

2Tap Writing languages and select the languages you want to use for writing.

3If you have selected more than one input language, tap to switch between the selected writing languages.

To switch keyboards

1When you enter text, drag the status bar downwards to open the Notification panel.

2Tap Select input method, and select an option.

Text input settings

When entering text using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad, you can access a text input settings menu that helps you set options for text prediction. For example, you can decide how you want the phone to present word alternatives and correct words as you type, or enable the text input application to remember new words you write.

To change the text input settings

1When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad, tap , or touch and hold .

2Tap Text input settings.

3Select the desired settings.

Customising your phone

Adapt the phone to your needs by adjusting, for example, your personal ringtone, phone language and your Privacy settings.

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