Entering Characters; Using A Usb Keyboard - Sony Playstation 3 Quick Reference

Keyboard
Using the on-screen keyboard

Entering characters

Using predictive mode, you can enter the first few letters of the word,
which will bring up a list of commonly used words that start with these
letters. You can then use the directional buttons to select the word that
you want. After you have finished entering text, select the "Enter" key to
exit the keyboard.
Hint
You can also use the single tap text entry method. Use the "Options" key to switch
the text entry method. When using single tap, words that can be created using
combinations made from one letter (or number) on each selected key are
displayed as candidate terms. For example, if you select the "DEF3" key, words
beginning with d, e, f or 3 are listed in the candidate terms window on the right
side of the on-screen keyboard. If there are no candidate terms, the symbol ">" is
displayed.
Input mode types
Input mode types depend on the system language selected.
Input mode display
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Examples of characters you
Input mode
can enter
English a b c d e 1  3  5
ABCÀ é í ó ç ñ 1  3  5
13 1  3  5
URL .com/ .net/ html gif
Hint
The languages you can use for text entry are the supported system languages.
You can set the system language by going to
Settings) "System Language".
Example: If "System Language" is set to "Français", you can enter text in French.

Using a USB keyboard

You can enter characters using a USB keyboard (sold separately). While
the text entry screen is displayed, if any key on the connected USB
keyboard is pressed, the text entry screen will enable you to use the
USB keyboard.
Hint
You cannot use the predictive mode when using a USB keyboard.
(Settings) (System