Dell Mini 3v - Manual (Page 11)

Entering Numbers and Symbols
Tap the Numbers and Symbols icon to enter numbers and symbols.
Exiting the Input Panel
Tap the Back icon or the Hide Input Panel icon to exit the input panel.
Using the Phone KeyPad
In the Phone KeyPad, you can either enter text by entering letters similar to texting on a numeric keypad.
1 Tap a text field, such as in a note or new contact, to open the input panel.
2 Tap and hold the Switch Input Method and Language icon and select Phone KeyPad as your input method.
Using ABC Mode
1 Tap the Mode icon to switch to ABC mode.
2 Use a stylus or your finger to touch a key on the keypad.
3 Tap the keys repeatedly to toggle to different characters, numbers, or symbols.
4 To choose a word from the suggestion list, tap the desired word.
5 Tap the Back icon to exit the input panel.
1 Switch Input Method and Language icon
English
Simplified Chinese
1 Numbers and Symbols icon
2 Hide Input Panel Icon
1 Mode icon
ABC mode
Smart mode