Samsung GALAXY S SGH-T989D - Manual (Page 71)

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Entering Text Using 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 touch
predictive text system.
Enabling and Configuring SWYPE
To enable the SWYPE keyboard:
Note: When SWYPE is enabled you can still use normal keyboard functionality
as well.
1. Press  and then tap (Settings) 
Language and keyboard.
2. Tap Select input method  Swype.
SWYPE Settings
To configure Swype settings:
1. Press  and then tap  Language and
keyboard  Swype.
2. Locate the Preferences section to alter these settings:
• Language: allows you to select the current text input language.
Default language is US English.
• Audio feedback: turns on sounds generated by the Swype
application.
• Vibrate on keypress: activates a vibration sensation as you enter
text using the keypad.
• Show tips: turns on a flashing indicator for quick help.
3. Locate the Swype Advanced Settings section to alter these
settings:
• Word suggestion: suggests words as you are typing.
• 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.
• Speed vs. accuracy: sets how quickly Swype responds to on-
screen input. Move the slider between Fast Response (higher
speed) or Error Tolerant (greater accuracy) and tap OK.
• Personal dictionary: add or delete words from your personal
dictionary.
• Reset Swype’s dictionary: delete all words you have added to
Swype’s dictionary.
4. Locate the Help section to alter these settings: