Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G User Manual page 90

Set any of the following options:
2.
• Portrait keypad types allows you to choose a keypad configuration
(Qwerty Keypad [default] or 3x4 Keypad).
• Input languages sets the input language. Tap a language from the
available list. The keyboard is updated to the selected language.
• XT9 enables predictive text entry mode. This must be enabled to
gain access to the advanced settings.
• XT9 advanced settings configuration of more advanced XT9
features. For more information, refer to "Using XT9 Predictive
Text" on page 86.
• Keypad sweeping allows changing between the input modes
without having to use the Input Mode key. You can "sweep" the
displayed keypad aside, in a similar manner to scrolling through the
Home screens.
• Character preview provides an automatic preview of the current
character selection within the text string. This is helpful when
multiple characters are available within one key.
• Auto-capitalization automatically capitalizes the first letter of the
first word in each sentence (standard English style).
• Voice input activates the Voice input feature. This is an
experimental feature that uses Google's networked speech
recognition application.
• Auto-full stop automatically inserts a full stop by tapping the space
bar twice.
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• Tutorial launches a brief onscreen tutorial covering the main
concepts related to the Samsung keypad.
Using XT9 Predictive Text
XT9 is a predictive text system that has next-letter prediction and
regional error correction, which compensates for users pressing
the wrong keys on QWERTY keyboards.
Press
1.
keyboard Samsung keypad.
Tap the XT9 field. A checkmark indicates activation.
2.
Tap the XT9 advanced settings and configure any of the
3.
following advanced options:
• Word completion tells your device to attempt to predict how to
complete the word you have started. (A green check mark indicates
the feature is enabled.)
• Word completion point sets how many letters should be entered
before a word prediction is made. Choose from 2 letters, 3 letters,
4 letters, or 5 letters.
• Spell correction enables the automatic correction of typographical
errors by selecting from a list of possible words that reflect both the
characters of the keys you touched, and those of nearby
characters. (A green check mark indicates the feature is enabled.)
• Next word prediction predicts the next word you are like to enter.
(A green check mark indicates the feature is enabled.)
and then tap Language and