Samsung SGH-T589HBBTMB - Manual (Page 77)

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• XT9 advanced settings configuration of more advanced XT9
features. For more information, refer to “Using XT9 Predictive
Text” on page 72.
• Keypad sweeping automatically moves the screen in the direction
your finger moves along the screen.
• Auto-capitalization automatically capitalizes the first letter of the
first word in each sentence (standard English style).
• Voice input activates the Voice input feature. This is an
experimental feature that uses Google’s networked speech
recognition application.
• Auto-full stop automatically inserts a full stop by tapping the space
bar twice.
• Tutorial launches a brief onscreen tutorial covering the main
concepts related to the Samsung keypad.
Using XT9 Predictive Text
XT9 is a predictive text system that has next-letter prediction and
regional error correction, which compensates for users pressing
the wrong keys on QWERTY keyboards.
Note: XT9 is only available when ABC mode is selected. XT9 advanced
settings are available only if the XT9 field has been selected.
1. Press ➔ and then tap ➔ Language and
keyboard ➔ Samsung keypad.
– or –
From within an active text entry screen, tap at the
bottom of the screen to access the Samsung keypad
settings screen.
2. Tap the XT9 field. A checkmark indicates activation.
3. Tap the XT9 advanced settings and configure any of the
following advanced options:
• Word completion tells your device to attempt to predict how to
complete the word you have started. (A green check mark indicates
the feature is enabled.)
• Word completion point sets how many letters should be entered
before a word prediction is made. Choose from 2 letters, 3 letters,
4 letters, or 5 letters.
• Spell correction enables the automatic correction of typographical
errors by selecting from a list of possible words that reflect both the
characters of the keys you touched, and those of nearby
characters. (A green check mark indicates the feature is enabled.)
• Next word prediction predicts the next word you are like to enter.
(A green check mark indicates the feature is enabled.)
• Auto-append automatically adds predictions to the word you are
typing. (A green check mark indicates the feature is enabled.)
• Auto-substitution allows the device to automatically replace
misspelled or miskeyed words. This option reduce “typos.” (A green
check mark indicates the feature is enabled.)