Samsung Galaxy S User Manual
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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.
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.
Enabling and Configuring SWYPE
If you configure another text input method (Samsung keypad) you
must re-enable SWYPE before using the SWYPE keyboard.
must re-enable SWYPE before using the SWYPE keyboard.
When SWYPE is enabled there is no normal keyboard
functionality.
functionality.
1.
Press
➔
and then tap
(Settings)
➔
Locale
and text.
2.
Tap Select input method
➔
Swype.
SWYPE Settings
To configure Swype settings:
1.
Press
➔
and then tap
➔
Locale and text
➔
Swype.
2.
Touch one of the following Swype parameters to change a
setting:
3.
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.
• Vibrate on keypress: activates a vibration sensation as you enter
text using the keypad.
• Enable tip indicator: turns on a flashing indicator for quick help.
4.
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.
next word.
• Auto-capitalization: automatically capitalizes the first letter of a
sentence.