Using The Swype Keyboard - Samsung Galaxy S 4G User Manual

Using the Swype Keyboard

Swype™ is the default 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 touch predictive text system.
Enabling and Configuring SWYPE
If you configure another text input method (Samsung keypad) you
must re-enable SWYPE before using the SWYPE keyboard.
When SWYPE is enabled there is no normal keyboard
functionality.
Press
1.
and text.
Tap Select input method
2.
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and then tap (Settings)
Swype.
SWYPE Settings
To configure Swype settings:
Press
1.
Swype.
Touch one of the following Swype parameters to change a
2.
setting:
Locate the Preferences section to alter these settings:
3.
• Language: allows you to select the current text input language.
Default language is US English.
• Word prediction: predicts words as you are typing.
• Audio feedback: turns on sounds generated by the Swype
Locale
application.
• Vibrate on keypress: activates a vibration sensation as you enter
text using the keypad.
• Enable tip indicator: turns on a flashing indicator for quick help.
Locate the Swype Advanced Settings section to alter these
4.
settings:
• Auto-spacing: automatically inserts a space between words.
When you finish a word, just lift your finger or stylus and start the
next word.
• Auto-capitalization: automatically capitalizes the first letter of a
sentence.
and then tap Locale and text