Apple MA712LL User Guide - Page 24

Typing The onscreen keyboard appears anytime you need to type. Entering text Use the keyboard to enter text. The keyboard corrects misspellings, predicts what you're typing, and learns as you use it. Depending on the app you're using, the intelligent keyboard may suggest corrections as you type, to help prevent mistyped words. Type text: Tap a text field to bring up the keyboard, then tap on the keyboard. As you type, each letter appears above your thumb or finger. If you touch the wrong key, you can slide your finger to the correct key. The letter isn't entered until you release your finger from the key. Delete the previous character Type uppercase Quickly type a period and space Turn caps lock on Enter numbers, punctuation, or symbols Set options for typing Tap . Tap the Shift key before tapping a letter. Or touch and hold the Shift key, then slide to a letter. Double-tap the space bar. To turn this feature on or off, go to Settings > General > Keyboard. Double-tap the Shift key . Tap the Shift key again to turn caps lock off. You can turn this feature on or off in Settings > General > Keyboard. Tap the Number key . Tap the Symbol key to see additional punctuation and symbols. Go to Settings > General > Keyboard. To type an alternate character, touch and hold a key, then slide to choose one of the options. Dictation On iPhone 4S, you can dictate text instead of typing it on the onscreen keyboard. For example, you can dictate a message in Mail or a note in Notes. Siri must be turned on in Settings > General > Siri. Dictate text: From the onscreen keyboard, tap , then dictate. When you finish, tap Done. To add to the message, tap again. 24 Chapter 3 Basics