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Entering Text With the Onscreen Keyboard
Text Entry with the Samsung Keypad
Entering text with the onscreen Samsung
QWERTY keypad is easy: just tap the letters to
type the words.
1. From a screen where you can enter text, tap
the input field to reveal the onscreen keyboard.
2. With the Samsung keypad as your text entry
method, select one of the following text mode
options:
• ABC to use alphabetic characters from the
onscreen keyboard.
• ?123 to enter numbers by pressing the
numbers on the onscreen keyboard.
• Voice Input allows the device to use its
built-in voice recognition software to hear
your voice and transcript it directly into text.
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3. Tap the corresponding onscreen keys to begin
typing your word.
If you make a mistake, tap
character. Touch and hold
previously entered words.
Your Samsung Keypad Settings
Press and tap Settings > Language and
keyboard > Samsung keypad to access the
Samsung keypad settings such as:
Portrait keypad types (Qwerty keypad, 3x4
Keypad, Handwriting box 1, Handwriting Box 2)
Input languages (English, Espanol), XT9,
Keypad sweeping, Character preview,
Auto-capitalization, Handwriting settings,
Voice input, Auto-full stop, or Tutorial.
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