Samsung SGH-T499MAWTMB - Manual (Page 58)

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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).
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.
• 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.