Swype text entry tips, Swype settings, The basics – LG US760 User Manual

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The Basics

Swype

: Swype™ is a text input method that allows you to enter a

word by sliding your finger 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
predictive text system. To switch to the Swype, touch and hold a
text field, then touch

Input method > Swype

.

Android keyboard

(default): The default keyboard uses Android

keyboard.

Swype Text Entry Tips

You can access the Swype Tips application and watch a video or
tutorial on using Swype. You can also use the following Swype text
entry tips.

Create a squiggle (like an S shape) to create a double letter
(such as pp in apple).

Touch and hold a key to view the punctuation menu then

make a selection.

Move your finger over the apostrophe to enter contractions.

Double-touch on the word you want to change to correct a
misspelled word, then touch the Delete Key to erase one
character. Touch and hold the Delete Key to erase an entire
word.

Swype Settings

To configure Swype settings:

1. From the Home screen, touch the

Applications Launcher

Key

>

Settings

>

Language & keyboard

>

Swype

.

2. Configure the Swype settings as you desire.

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