Swype - Samsung Galaxy SII Sprint User Manual

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Continuous input: When enabled, you can sweep your finger over keypad letters to
enter words. When you lift your finger, a word matching your sweep is entered
automatically. Available when Predictive text is turned On.
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Handwriting: When enabled, Samsung keyboard recognizes on-screen tracing of
words.
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Advanced:
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Auto-capitalization: When enabled, predictive text automatically capitalizes
words in your text based on common usage, such as at the beginning of
sentences.
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Auto-punctuate: When enabled, a period and space are automatically entered
to end a sentence, when you tap the space bar twice.
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Character preview: When enabled, characters available on the key you touch
display briefly as you enter text.
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Key-tap vibration: When enabled, a vibration plays for your key touches.
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Key-tap sound: When enabled, a sound plays for your key touches.
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Tutorial: View help for using predictive text.
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Reset settings: Tap to reset Samsung keyboard settings to the defaults, except for
My word list and the Auto substitution list.

Swype

Swype™ is a text input method that allows you to enter a word by sliding your finger or stylus
from letter to letter, lifting your finger between words. Swype uses error correcting algorithms
and a language model to predict the next word. Swype also includes a tapping predictive text
system.
Note: You must select Swype as the default input method before managing its settings.
1. Press >
2. Tap to the right of Swype to access the following options:
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How to Swype: Learn about using Swype.
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Gestures: Learn about Swype Gestures to use keyboard shortcuts to perform tasks
quickly.
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Preferences: Set Swype options:
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Vibrate on keypress: When enabled, the devices vibrates for your Swype
touches.
Settings
and tap Settings > Language and input.
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