Sony C6503, C6502, C6506 Using the Gesture input function to write words, Using the Phonepad

Using the Gesture input function to write words

You can input text by sliding your finger from letter to letter on the on-screen keyboard.

Gesture input is only available when you use the on-screen keyboard.

To enter text using the Gesture input function

1When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, slide your finger from letter to letter to trace the word you want to write.

2Lift up your finger when you’ve finished entering a word. A word is suggested based on the letters you have traced. If necessary, select the correct word in the candidate bar.

3To view more options, scroll right or left in the word candidate bar. If you cannot find the desired word, tap once to delete the entire word, then try again to trace the word using the Gesture input function, or tap each letter to enter the word.

To change the Gesture input settings

1When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap .

2Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.

3Tap Text input settings.

4Mark or unmark the Gesture input checkbox.

Phonepad

The Phonepad is similar to a standard 12-key telephone keypad. It gives you predictive text and multi-tap input options. You can activate the Phonepad text input method via the keyboard settings. The Phonepad is only available in portrait orientation.

Using the Phonepad

1Choose a text input option

2Change the character case and turn on the caps lock

3Display numbers

4Display symbols and smileys

5Enter a space

6Enter a carriage return or confirm text input

7Delete a character before the cursor

All illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual device.

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