Sony Ericsson P900 White Paper page 101

Chinese Models in Detail
FC Character Input
This is the Strokes keypad. Note the additional
symbols on keys 1-6.
FO Character Input
Virtual Keyboard
Virtual keyboards are provided to enable the user to input elements. The top area is where selected
characters are displayed to make up the sentence. An element display area shows the selected element(s).
Candidates are displayed within a candidates area, and may be selected.
Pinyin Virtual Keyboard. Includes
an elements and a candidate
display area.
Handwriting Recognition
The user writes text directly on to the screen. The shapes drawn persist until the character is interpreted.
Simplified Chinese is supported on the P908 and Traditional Chinese on the other Chinese P900 versions.
There are two different flip designs, one with Strokes and
one with BoPoMoFo characters. Latin characters (a, b,
c...) are included on both. Pressing the * key enables the
user to switch between available input methods.
Elements are entered with keys 1-9 using multitap or
T9™ predictive text; matching Chinese characters are
displayed in the candidate area. The Jog Dial may be
used to assist in character selection.
Strokes Virtual Keyboard. Includes
a components area.
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BoPoMoFo Virtual Keyboard.
Includes an elements and a
candidate display area.
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