To open the Phonepad for the first time
1Tap a text entry field, then tap , or touch and hold if you have already selected
more than one input language.
2Tap Keyboard layout and select an option.
Once you’ve chosen the keyboard layout option, you can simply activate the Phonepad by
tapping a text entry field.
To switch between the on-screen keyboard and the Phonepad
1When you enter text, tap , or touch and hold if you have already selected
more than one input language.
2Tap Keyboard layout and select an option.
Remember the Phonepad is only available in portrait orientation.
To enter text using the Phonepad
When using the Phonepad, you can choose from two input options:
•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 the 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 downward to open the Notification panel.
2Tap Select input method, and select an option.
Text input settings
When entering text, 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.
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