Using Speech Recognition; Entering Text Using Swype - Samsung GALAXY Tab 8.9 User Manual

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Stroke recognition: The letters are entered in the text field as
you write.
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Complete recognition: The letters are not entered in the text
field until you touch
word options.
• Gesture guide: Describes how to make corrections using
gestures.
• About: Describes the version, date, and manufacturer of the
handwriting software.
2. Press twice to return to your message.

Using Speech Recognition

You can use your voice to enter text using the Voice input
feature. Your device recognizes your speech and enters text
for you.
Note: To enable Voice Input on the Samsung keypad, touch
Settings Voice input. For more information, refer to
"Keyboards and Input Methods" on page 121.
1. Touch if using the Android keyboard or touch
if using the Samsung keypad.
Enter, which gives you time to choose
2. At the Speak now prompt, speak clearly and distinctly
into the microphone.
3. Working... displays while the software is converting
your voice to text.
The text displays in the message.
4. Touch or
text.
Note: The feature works best when you break your message
down into smaller segments.

Entering Text Using Swype

Swype™ is a new way to enter text on touch screens.
Instead of touching each key, use your finger to trace over
each letter of a word. For each word, place your finger on the
first letter and glide to the subsequent letters, lifting on the
last letter.
Configuring Swype
The Android Keyboard is the default text input method, so to
use Swype, you must first change the default keyboard
setting.
again to speak and add more
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