Write text, Use the on-screen keyboard – Nokia Lumia 520 User Manual

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Stop data roaming

On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS > cellular+SIM, and

switch Data roaming options to don't roam.

Tip: To save on data costs when traveling, save new maps to your phone before your journey,

and browse the maps offline. If you’re running low on space, you can remove some maps from

your phone.

Download mail less frequently

In every mailbox you have, tap

> settings > sync settings, and select how often to sync.

Write text

Learn how to write text quickly and efficiently with your phone’s keyboard.

Use the on-screen keyboard
Writing with the on-screen keyboard is easy. You can use the keyboard when holding your phone in

portrait or landscape mode. You can write your messages by tapping the letters or by swiping through

them.
Tap a text box.
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Character keys

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Shift key

3

Numbers and symbols key

4

Smiley key

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Comma key

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Space key

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Enter key

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Backspace key

The keyboard layout can vary in different apps and languages.

Tip: To add the comma key to the keyboard, on the start screen, swipe down from the top of

the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > keyboard > advanced > Show a comma key when

available.

Swipe to write text

Swipe from the first letter of the word, and draw a path from letter to letter. Lift your finger after the

last letter. To continue, keep on swiping without tapping the space key. Your phone adds the spaces.
Not all languages are supported.

Switch between upper and lower case characters

Tap the shift key. To switch caps lock mode on, double-tap the key. To return to normal mode, tap

the shift key again.
Type in a number or special character

Tap the numbers and symbols key. To see more special character keys, tap the shift key. Some special

character keys bring up more symbols. To see more symbols, tap and hold a symbol or special

character.

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