Apple iPad iOS 5.1 - Manual (Page 17)

Using the onscreen keyboard
The onscreen keyboard appears automatically anytime you need to type. Use the keyboard
to enter text, such as contact information, mail, and web addresses. The keyboard corrects
misspellings, predicts what you’re typing, and learns as you use it. See “Typing” on page 28.
Using lists
Some lists have an index along the side to help you navigate quickly.
Find items in an indexed list: Tap a letter to jump to items starting with that letter. Drag your
finger along the index to scroll quickly through the list.
Choose an item: Tap an item in the list.
Depending on the list, tapping an item can do different things—for example, it may open a new
list, play a song, open an mail message, or show someone’s contact information.
Return to a previous list: Tap the back button in the upper-left corner.
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