Samsung SGH-I897 User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f9) (English) - Page 59

5. Begin typing a word. A list of word options is displayed. Tap one of the words to replace the word that has already been typed or tap for more word choices. 6. Continue typing your message. Tap to send the message or press for more options. For more information, refer to "Creating and Sending Messages" on page 92. Note: You can also use XT9 mode in the portrait orientation. Entering Text Using 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. Enabling and Configuring Swype The Samsung keypad is the default text input method, so to use Swype, you must first change the default keyboard setting. To enable Swype: 1. From the Home screen, tap Applications ➔ Locale and text ➔ Set default keyboard. ➔ Settings 2. Tap the Swype option. A green circle should appear next to Swype. 3. Press to return to the previous menu. Swype Settings To configure Swype settings: 1. From the Home screen, tap Applications ➔ Locale and text ➔ Swype. ➔ Settings 2. Tap one of the following Swype settings to activate the setting: Preferences • Language: allows you to select the current text input language. Default language is US English. • Auto-spacing: automatically inserts a space between words. When you finish a word, just lift your finger or stylus and start the next word. Entering Text 54