Acer Liquid MT S120 User Manual - Page 15

Changing the text input method To change the input method, tap and hold a text box, then select Input method. This will open a menu listing the text input methods available on your phone. Tap your preferred input method. Typically two options are available: XT9 Text Input and Android Keyboard. Predictive text Both XT9 Text Input and Android keyboard provide predictive text input. As you tap the letters of a word, a selection of words are displayed above the keyboard that continue the sequence of letters tapped, or are a close match allowing for errors. The word list changes after every key press. If the word you need is displayed, you can tap on it to insert it into your text. XT9 Text Input Tap the ?123 button to see numbers and special characters, and then tap the Alt key to see even more. Tap and hold a key to select alternative characters, such as letters with accents. Additional keys vary depending on the type of text you enter. E.g. a key to add a smiley is available when typing a text message. Like other keys, tap and hold for additional options. Text assistance The standard XT9 keyboard has various features that assist you to enter correct text. Tap Menu > Settings > Language & keyboard > XT9 Text Input. From here you can enable or disable the following: Function Description Languages and settings Set the languages that will be available. Select the keyboard layout you prefer. There are three layouts available: • Keyboard: A full QWERTY keyboard. • Reduced keyboard: Two letters are available on each key. Tap and hold the key to select a letter, including special characters. • Phone keypad: Three letters are available on each key. Tap and hold the key to select a letter, including special characters. Preferences Change your text input preferences. The onscreen keyboard 15