Swype Settings - Samsung Galaxy Tab SGH-T849 User Manual

Setting up the Default Keyboard
There are three input methods available: Swype, Samsung, and
Android keypads. Swype is the default text input method,
however, you can configure the tablet to use the Samsung
keypad for predictive text, ABC mode, Symbols, or numbers.
From the Home screen, touch
1.
and text Select input method.
Select an input method (Swype or Samsung keypad).
2.
Configure settings for the selected input method.
3.

Swype Settings

To configure Swype settings:
1. From the Home screen, touch
and text Swype.
Touch one of the following Swype preferences to activate
2.
the setting:
• Language: allows you to select the current text input language.
Default language is US English.
• Word prediction: uses a built-in word database to predict words
while entering text in Swype.
• Audio feedback: turns off sounds generated by the Swype
application.
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• Vibrate on keypress: activates a vibration sensation as you enter
text using the keypad.
• Enable tip indicator: turns on an on-screen flashing indicator that
provides helpful user information.
Advanced settings provide access to Swype operation
parameters.
• Auto-spacing: automatically inserts a space between words.
When you finish a word, just lift your finger or stylus and start the
next word.
• Auto-capitalization: automatically capitalizes the first letter of a
sentence.
• Show complete trace: sets the length of time the word trace line
remains on-screen as you swipe across the screen. Move the slider
between Shorter or Longer and touch OK.
• Word choice window: sets the amount of times the word choice
selection window displays on screen. Move the slider between
Never or Always and touch OK.
• Speed vs. accuracy: sets how quickly Swype responds to
on-screen input. Move the slider between Fast Response (speed) or
Error Tolerant (accuracy) and touch OK.
• Swype help: allows you to view the on-line user manual for Swype.
• Tutorial: a short tutorial that helps you to get started using Swype.