Samsung GALAXY Tab SGH-I987 User Manual

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Select input method

There are two input methods available: Swype and Samsung
keypad. Samsung keypad is the default text input method.

1.

From the Home screen, tap

Settings

Locale and

text

Select input method.

2.

Select either Swype or Samsung keypad and follow the

instructions below.

Swype Settings

To configure Swype settings:

1.

From the Home screen, tap

Settings

Locale and

text

Swype.

2.

Tap one of the following Swype settings 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.

• Auto-spacing: automatically inserts a space between words.

When you finish a word, just lift your finger or stylus and start the
next word.

• Auto-capitalization: automatically capitalizes the first letter of a

sentence.

• Show complete Trace: select to display the complete Swype path.

• Word Choice Window: select how often the Word Choice window

displays.

• Speed vs. Accuracy: select how quickly Swype responds to input.

• Swype Help: allows you to view the on-line user manual for Swype.

• Tutorial: a short tutorial that helps you to get started using Swype.

• Version: lists the Swype version number.

Samsung Keypad settings

From this menu you can set Samsung keypad options.

1.

From the Home screen, tap

Settings

Locale and

text

Samsung keypad.

2.

Tap the Input language field and tap the desired language.

3.

To use XT9 Predictive text method, tap XT9. For more

information, refer to “Using XT9 Predictive Text” on

page 32.

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