Sony XPERIA Ace Instruction Manual page 84

Multi-tap input
On the Keypad, tap the same key
continuously to enter character, number, or
symbol which is assigned to the key.
To enter a character assigned to the same
key, wait for changing the color of tapped key
to the original (approx. 1 second), then enter
the next character (for entering the next
character soon, tap
of key to the original). With the key in the
original color, tap
entered character again.
<Example> Entering "
Tap " " once
あ
1
1 second (until the key color
returns to the original).
Tap " " 5 times.
あ
2
or
Tap " " once
あ
1
(immediately).
Tap " " 5 times.
あ
2
❖ Information
To switch the input method used on the keypad
･
between "Flick input" and "Multi-tap input", tap
the quick tool bar on the character entry screen
u
[Settings] [Input style & sensitivity]
then select your desired item.
to change the color
to enter the last
"
あお
u
Wait approximately
u
u
[Input style],
Editing text
When you touch and hold or double-tap a
text in the character entry screen or websites,
the edit menu appears near the selected text.
Drag or
to select.
Cut
Copy
Paste
Share
Select all
Web search
❖ Information
To paste a copied or cut character string, touch and
･
hold a position to insert
already entered, tap a position to insert
[Paste].
On some applications, these functions may not be
･
in
available or the editing menu may appear different.
u
to change the character string
Cut a selected character string.
Copy a selected character string.
Paste a copied/cut character
string.
Use the selected text in the other
application.
Select all text.
Search for online information
related to the selected character
string.
Display the editing menu that
could not be shown. Tap
return to the previous editing
menu.
u
Tap [Paste]. When text is
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Before Using the Terminal
to
u
Tap
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