Acer Liquid Mini User Manual - Page 14

Predictive text Both XT9 Text Input and Android keyboard provide a keyboard with predictive text. As you tap the letters of the word, a selection of words are displayed above the keyboard that would 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 The XT9 Text Input keyboard has various features that assist you to enter correct text. 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. A key to change the language used for the dictionary and keyboard is also available. Tap and hold the ?123 key and select XT9 Text Input settings, or from the Home screen tap Menu > Settings > Language & keyboard > XT9 Text Input, to enable or disable the following: Function Languages Keyboard layouts Preferences Description Set the languages that will be available. Select the keyboard layout you prefer. There are three layouts available: • Keyboard: A full QWERTY (or language specific) keyboard. • Reduced keyboard: Two letters are available on each key. The predictive text options will display possible words from the combination of keys you have selected. • Phone keypad: Three or more letters are available on each key. The predictive text options will display possible words from the combination of keys you have selected. Change your text input preferences; such as vibration to indicate a keypress, or text correction. Android keyboard The standard Android keyboard has various features that assist you to enter correct text. The onscreen keyboard 14