Samsung Galaxy S User Manual

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• Clear shortcuts: erases the history for recently selected search 

results.

Language & Keyboard Settings

This setting allows you to configure the language in which to 
display the menus. You can also set on-screen keyboard options.

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Press  

➔ 

 and then tap 

 (Settings) 

➔ 

Locale and text.

To set the language that the menus display on the phone:

Press  

➔ 

 and then tap 

 (Settings) 

➔ 

and text 

➔ 

Select locale.

Select a language and region from the list.

There are two input methods available: Swype and Samsung 
keypad. 

Press  

➔ 

 and then tap 

 (Settings) 

➔ 

and text 

➔ 

Select input method.

Select an input method.

Press  

➔ 

 and then tap 

 (Settings) 

➔ 

and text 

➔

 Swype.

Tap one of the following Swype preferences to activate the 

setting:

• Language: allows you to select the current text input language. 

Default language is US English.

• Word prediction: uses a built-in word database to predict words 

while entering text in Swype.

• Audio feedback: turns off sounds generated by the Swype 

application.

• Vibrate on keypress: activates a vibration sensation as you enter 

text using the keypad.

• Enable tip indicator: turns on an on-screen flashing indicator that 

provides helpful user information.