Swype – Samsung SPH-D710ZKASPR User Manual

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Swype

Swype™ is a 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 tapping predictive text
system.

Note: You must select Swype as the default input method before managing its settings.

1. Press

>

and tap Settings > Language and input >

(adjacent to the

Swype field).

2. Tap How to Swype to view a tutorial on using Swype.

3. Tap Gestures to learn about using Swype shortcuts on the keyboard to quickly

accomplish common tasks.

4. Tap Preferences to enable the following options:

Vibrate on keypress activates a vibration sensation as you enter text using the

keypad.

Sound on keypress turns on sounds generated by the Swype application.

Show helpful tips turns on a flashing indicator for quick help.

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 sets whether or not to display the complete Swype path.

Pop-up on keypress displays each character above the key when typing.

Next word prediction predicts words based on previously entered text.

Reset Swype’s dictionary deletes any words you have added to Swype’s
dictionary.

Version lists the Swype version number.

5. Tap Language Options to activate and set the current text input language (the default is

English). Additional languages can be downloaded. You can also enable Swype to
automatically be updated with popular new words.

6. Tap Swype Connect to personalize Swype and set data usage.

Register now to connect Swype with your social and email accounts, enabling you

to add personal names and words to your personal dictionary.

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