DELL aero User Guide
Basic Smartphone Functions
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Using the Phone Keypad
In the Phone Keypad mode, you can text by typing
out letters similar to texting on a numeric keypad.
out letters similar to texting on a numeric keypad.
1
Tap a text field, such as in a note or new
contact, to open the input panel.
contact, to open the input panel.
2
Tap and hold the Switch Input Method icon
and select Phone Keypad as your input
method.
and select Phone Keypad as your input
method.
3
Use a stylus or your finger to touch a key on
the keypad. Characters, numbers, or symbols
appear on the box.
Continue touching the key to toggle different
characters, numbers, or symbols.
the keypad. Characters, numbers, or symbols
appear on the box.
Continue touching the key to toggle different
characters, numbers, or symbols.
4
Tap the desired character, number or symbol
to insert it immediately.
to insert it immediately.
5
If Auto completion is on (see page “Default
Input Method Setting” on page 63), as you
tap the keys, the smartphone matches the
characters you type with the words in the
Input Method Setting” on page 63), as you
tap the keys, the smartphone matches the
characters you type with the words in the
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