1 using the sliding keyboard – HTC 8500 User Manual

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2.1 Using the Sliding Keyboard

Your device provides you with a

QWERTY keyboard, which is similar to

a standard keyboard on your PC. To use the QWERTY keyboard, slide

the screen panel to the right to reveal the keyboard.

You can do the following with the QWERTY keyboard:

•

To type lowercase letters, press the keys using your thumbs or

ﬁngers.

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To use all uppercase letters, press

ﬁrst, then press

. To

change back to all lowercase letters, press these buttons again.

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To use a single uppercase letter, press

and then press the

corresponding key.

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To enter a number or symbol (labeled in blue color), press

and then press the corresponding key.

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To open the Symbol Pad, press

and then press