Dell Aero User's Manual - Page 53

Using the Phone Keypad, Switch Input Method, Phone Keypad, Auto completion

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1 2 1 Screen 2 Suggestion area Basic Smartphone Functions Using the Phone Keypad In the Phone Keypad mode, you can text by typing out letters similar to texting on a numeric keypad. 1 Tap a text field, such as in a note or new contact, to open the input panel. 2 Tap and hold the Switch Input Method icon and select Phone Keypad as your input method. 3 Use a stylus or your finger to touch a key on the keypad. Characters, numbers, or symbols appear on the box. Continue touching the key to toggle different characters, numbers, or symbols. 4 Tap the desired character, number or symbol to insert it immediately. 5 If Auto completion is on (see page "Default Input Method Setting" on page 63), as you tap the keys, the smartphone matches the characters you type with the words in the 53

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Basic Smartphone Functions
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Using the Phone Keypad
In the Phone Keypad mode, you can text by typing
out letters similar to texting on a numeric keypad.
1
Tap a text field, such as in a note or new
contact, to open the input panel.
2
Tap and hold the
Switch Input Method
icon
and select
Phone Keypad
as your input
method.
3
Use a stylus or your finger to touch a key on
the keypad. Characters, numbers, or symbols
appear on the box.
Continue touching the key to toggle different
characters, numbers, or symbols.
4
Tap the desired character, number or symbol
to insert it immediately.
5
If
Auto completion
is on (see page “Default
Input Method Setting” on page 63), as you
tap the keys, the smartphone matches the
characters you type with the words in the
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