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Using the Swype Keyboard Swype™ is the default 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 touch predictive text system. The onscreen keyboard options are different between the Samsung keypad and Swype onscreen input methods. Enabling and Configuring SWYPE If you configure another text input method (Samsung keypad) you must re-enable SWYPE before using the SWYPE keyboard. Even when SWYPE is enabled you can use the onscreen keys by either tapping (main characters) or touching and holding (alternate characters). 1. Press ➔ and then tap (Settings) ➔ Language and keyboard. 2. Tap Select input method ➔ Swype. SWYPE Settings To configure Swype settings: 1. Press ➔ and then tap ➔ Language and keyboard ➔ Swype. 2. Locate the Preferences section to alter these settings: • Language: allows you to select the current text input language. Default language is US English. 54 • Word prediction: predicts words as you are typing. • Audio feedback: turns on sounds generated by the Swype application. • Enable tip indicator: turns on a flashing indicator for quick help. 3. Locate the Swype Advanced Settings section to alter these settings: • Auto-spacing: automatically inserts a space between words. When you finish a word, just lift your finger or stylus and start the next word. • Auto-capitalization: automatically capitalizes the first letter of a sentence. • Show complete trace: sets the length of time the word trace line remains on-screen as you swipe across the screen. Move the slider between Shorter or Longer and tap OK. • Word choice window: sets the amount of times the word choice selection window displays on screen. Move the slider between Never or Always and tap OK. • Speed vs. accuracy: sets how quickly Swype responds to on-screen input. Move the slider between Fast Response (speed) or Error Tolerant (accuracy) and tap OK. 4. Locate the Help section to alter these settings: • Swype help: allows you to view the on-line user manual for Swype. • Tutorial: a short tutorial that helps you to get started using Swype. 5. Locate the About section to review the Swype application information: • Version: lists the Swype version number.

Section	Page
DART	1
Section 1: Getting Started	8
Understanding this User Manual	8
Battery Cover	9
Battery	11
Extending Your Battery Life	13
Power Control	14
Switching the Phone On or Off	15
Locking and Unlocking the Phone	15
Creating a New Google Account	16
Signing into Your Google Account	16
Retrieving your Google Account Password	17
Voice Mail	17
Task Manager	18
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone	19
Features of Your Phone	19
Front View	19
Back View of Your Phone	21
Phone Display	21
Status Bar	21
Function Keys	25
Home Screen	27
Screen Navigation	29
Menu Navigation	30
Applications	31
Customizing the Screens	36
Section 3: Memory Card	41
Using the SD Card	41
SD card Overview	41
Section 4: Call Functions and Contacts List	44
Displaying Your Phone Number	44
Making a Call	44
Ending a Call	44
Answering a Call	45
Dialing Options	45
International Calls	46
Pause Dialing	46
Wait Dialing	46
Speed Dialing	47
Wi-Fi Calling	48
In Call Options	50
Call Log Tab	54
Section 5: Entering Text	57
Text Input Methods	57
Selecting the Text Input Method	57
Using the Swype Keyboard	58
Using the Samsung Keypad	61
Configuring Samsung Keypad Settings	63
Section 6: Contacts	66
Accounts	66
Contacts List	66
Finding a Contact	68
Contact List Options	70
Contact Menu Options	71
Contact Entry Options	71
Joining Contact Information	72
Sending a Namecard	73
Copying Contact Information	74
Synchronizing Contacts	75
Display Options	75
Get Friends	76
My Profile	77
Additional Contact Options	77
Groups	78
The History Tab	79
The Updates Tab	80
Section 7: Messages	81
Types of Messages	81
Creating and Sending Messages	81
Message Options	82
Viewing Newly Received Messages	83
Deleting Messages	84
Message Search	84
Messaging Settings	84
Text Templates	85
Email	86
Microsoft Exchange Email (Outlook)	88
Using Google Mail	91
Google Talk	92
Section 8: Multimedia	93
Using the Camera	93
Camera and Camcorder Options	94
Using the Camcorder	99
Files	100
The Gallery	101
Music Player	101
Using Playlists	102
Creating a Playlist	102
Transferring Music Files	103
Removing Music Files	103
YouTube	103
Section 9: Applications and Development	105
Applications	105
Accounts and sync	105
Calculator	105
Calendar	105
Camera	106
Clock	106
Contacts	106
Email	107
Files	107
Gallery	107
Google Mail	107
Google Search	107
Latitude	107
Maps	108
Market	110
Downloading a New Google Application	110
Launching an Installed Google Application	111
Android Development	111
Memo	112
Messaging	112
Music	113
My Account	113
My Device	114
Navigation	114
News and Weather	116
Places	116
Settings	116
Swype tips	117
Talk	117
Task Manager	117
ThinkFree Office	117
Voice Recorder	118
Voice Search	118
Web	119
Wi-Fi Calling	119
YouTube	119
Section 10: Connections	120
Web	120
Bluetooth	125
Enable Downloading for Web Applications	128
PC Connections	128
Wi-Fi	129
Mobile AP	130
Section 11: Time Management	132
Calendar	132
Clock	133
Section 12: Changing Your Settings	135
Wireless and networks	135
Call Settings	140
Sound Settings	142
Display Settings	144
Location and Security	144
Screen Unlock Pattern Settings	145
Applications	147
Android Development	149
Accounts and Synchronization	150
Privacy Settings	151
SD Card & Phone Storage	152
Search Settings	152
Language & Keyboard Settings	152
Voice Input and Out Settings	155
Accessibility Settings	156
Date and Time	156
About Phone	157
Software Update	157
Section 13: Health and Safety Information	158
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals	158
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification Information	162
Smart Practices While Driving	163
Battery Use and Safety	164
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling	165
UL Certified Travel Charger	166
Display / Touch-Screen	167
GPS & AGPS	167
Emergency Calls	168
Care and Maintenance	168
Responsible Listening	169
Operating Environment	171
FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices	172
Restricting Children's Access to Your Mobile Device	174
FCC Notice and Cautions	174
Other Important Safety Information	174
Section 14: Warranty Information	176
Standard Limited Warranty	176
End User License Agreement for Software	180

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Using the Swype Keyboard

Swype™ is the default 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 touch predictive text system.

The onscreen keyboard options are different between

the Samsung keypad and Swype onscreen input

methods.

Enabling and Configuring SWYPE

If you configure another text input method (Samsung

keypad) you must re-enable SWYPE before using the

SWYPE keyboard.

Even when SWYPE is enabled you can use the on-

screen keys by either tapping (main characters) or

touching and holding (alternate characters).

Press

➔

and then tap

(

Settings

)

➔

Language and keyboard

Tap

Select input method

➔

Swype

SWYPE Settings

To configure Swype settings:

Press

➔

and then tap

➔

Language and keyboard

➔

Swype

Locate the

Preferences

section to alter these

settings:

• Language

: allows you to select the current text input

language. Default language is US English.

•

Word prediction

: predicts words as you are typing.

•

Audio feedback

: turns on sounds generated by the

Swype application.

•

Enable tip indicator

: turns on a flashing indicator for

quick help.

Locate the

Swype Advanced Settings

section to

alter these settings:

• Auto-spacing

: automatically inserts a space between

words. When you finish a word, just lift your finger or

stylus and start the next word.

• Auto-capitalization

: automatically capitalizes the first

letter of a sentence.

•

Show complete trace

: sets the length of time the

word trace line remains on-screen as you swipe

across the screen. Move the slider between Shorter or

Longer and tap

•

Word choice window

: sets the amount of times the

word choice selection window displays on screen.

Move the slider between Never or Always and tap

•

Speed vs. accuracy

: sets how quickly Swype

responds to

on-screen input. Move the slider between Fast

Response (speed) or Error Tolerant (accuracy) and tap

Locate the

Help

section to alter these settings:

•

Swype help

: allows you to view the on-line user

manual for Swype.

• Tutorial

: a short tutorial that helps you to get started

using Swype.

Locate the

About

section to review the Swype

application information:

• Version

: lists the Swype version number.