Keyboard And Phonepad Settings; Text Input Settings - Sony Xperia ion User Manual

To switch between the on-screen keyboard and the Phonepad
1
When you enter text, tap
language, touch and hold the input language key instead, for example,
2 Tap Keyboard settings > Portrait keyboard, then select an option.
The Phonepad is only available in portrait orientation.
To enter text using the Phonepad
•
When appears in the Phonepad, tap each character key only once, even if
the letter you want is not the first letter on the key. Tap the word that appears
or tap to view more word suggestions and select a word from the list.
• When appears in the Phonepad, tap the on-screen key for the character
you want to enter. Keep pressing this key until the desired character is
selected. Then do the same for the next character you want to enter, and so
on.
To enter numbers using the Phonepad
•
When the Phonepad is open, tap
To insert symbols and smileys using the Phonepad
1
When the Phonepad is open, tap
appears.
2 Scroll up or down to view more options. Tap a symbol or smiley to select it.

Keyboard and Phonepad settings

You can select settings for the on-screen keyboard and the Phonepad, such as
writing language and automatic correction.
To access the on-screen keyboard and Phonepad settings
1
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or Phonepad, tap
have selected more than one writing language, touch and hold the input
language key instead, for example,
2 Tap Keyboard settings.
To add a writing language to the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad
1
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or Phonepad, tap
have selected more than one writing language, touch and hold the input
language key instead, for example,
2 Tap Writing languages and mark the checkbox for the languages you want to
use for writing. When you have finished, press
3
To switch between languages, tap the input language key, for example,

Text input settings

When entering text using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad, you can access a
text input settings menu that helps you set options for text prediction. For example,
you can decide how you want the phone to present word alternatives and correct
words as you type, or enable the text input application to remember new words you
write.
To change the text input settings
1
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad, tap
you have selected more than one writing language, touch and hold the input
language key instead, for example,
2 Tap Keyboard settings > Text input settings.
3 Select the desired settings.
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. If you have selected more than one writing
. A Phonepad with numbers appears.
. A grid with symbols and smileys
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