Sony Ericsson Xperia pro User Guide - Page 23

To switch between the on-screen keyboard and the Phonepad 1 When you enter text, tap , or touch and hold if you have already selected more than one input language. 2 Tap Portrait keyboard and select an option. Remember the Phonepad is only available in portrait orientation. To enter text using the Phonepad When using the Phonepad, you can choose from two input options: • When appears in the Phonepad, tap each character key only once, even if the letter you want is not the first letter on the key. Tap the word that appears or tap to view more word suggestions and select a word from the list. • When appears in the Phonepad, tap the on-screen key for the character you want to enter. Keep pressing this key until the desired character is selected. Then do the same for the next character you want to enter, and so on. To enter numbers using the Phonepad • When the Phonepad is open, tap . A Phonepad with numbers appears. To insert symbols and smileys using the Phonepad 1 When the Phonepad is open, tap . A grid with symbols and smileys appears. 2 Scroll up or down to view more options. Tap a symbol or smiley to select it. Keyboard and Phonepad settings You can select settings for the slide-out keyboard, the on-screen keyboard and the Phonepad, such as writing language and automatic correction. To access the keyboard and the Phonepad settings • When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or Phonepad, tap . If you have selected more than one writing language, touch and hold instead. When you enter text using the slide-out keyboard, press or press and hold the settings. key to access To change the writing language using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad 1 When you enter text, tap , or touch and hold if you have already selected more than one input language. 2 Tap Writing languages and select the languages you want to use for writing. 3 If you have selected more than one input language, tap to switch between the selected writing languages. To change writing language using the slide-out keyboard 1 When you enter text, press or press and hold the key. 2 Tap Writing languages and select the languages you want to use for writing. 3 If you have selected more than one input language, press the key to switch between the selected writing languages. Text input settings When entering text, you can access a text input settings menu that helps you set options for text prediction. For example, you can decide how you want the phone to present word alternatives and correct words as you type, or enable the text input application to remember new words you write. 23 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.