Text input methods, Swype tips, The basics – LG Optimus MS690 User Manual

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The Basics

Rotate the screen

From many applications, the orientation of the

screen rotates with the phone as you turn it from upright to
sideways and back again.

NOTE

To turn this feature on and off, from the Home screen, touch the Aplications
Launcher Key

Settings > Display

. Then touch the Auto-rotate screen

checkbox.

Text Input Methods

Swype

(default): 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.

Android keyboard:

The Android keyboard can also be used to enter

text. To switch to the Android keyboard, touch and hold a text field,
then touch

Input method > Android keyboard

.

Swype Tips

Access the Swype Tips to 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 enter the alternate letter or symbol

located at the top right corner of the key.

Toggles from 123/ABC

mode to SYM mode

Allows you to view Swype

Tips and Help.

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