Entering Text Using Swype - Samsung Galaxy S Captivate SGH-I897 User Manual

Begin typing a word. A list of word options is displayed.
5.
Tap one of the words to replace the word that has already
been typed or tap
Continue typing your message. Tap
6.
message or press
information, refer to "Creating and Sending Messages" on
page 92.
Note: You can also use XT9 mode in the portrait orientation.

Entering Text Using Swype

Swype™ is a text input method that allows you to enter a word by
sliding your finger or stylus from letter to letter, lifting your finger
between words. Swype uses error correcting algorithms and a
language model to predict the next word. Swype also includes a
tapping predictive text system.
for more word choices.
to send the
for more options. For more
Enabling and Configuring Swype
The Samsung keypad is the default text input method, so to use
Swype, you must first change the default keyboard setting.
To enable Swype:
From the Home screen, tap Applications
1.
Locale and text
Tap the Swype option. A green circle should appear next to
2.
Swype.
Press to return to the previous menu.
3.
Swype Settings
To configure Swype settings:
From the Home screen, tap Applications
1.
Locale and text
Tap one of the following Swype settings to activate the
2.
setting:
Preferences
• Language: allows you to select the current text input language.
Default language is US English.
• Auto-spacing: automatically inserts a space between words.
When you finish a word, just lift your finger or stylus and start the
next word.
Set default keyboard.
Swype.
Entering Text
Settings
Settings
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