User's Manual

Entering Text 37
Here are a few tips to get you started:
• Spacing is automatic : When you finish a word, just lift your finger and
start the next word.
• Double letters : Just “scribble” on the key.
• Capitalization : Swype recognizes and capitalizes the first word of
sentences. If you want to capitalize a word that isn’t at the beginning
of a sentence, just glide above the keyboard before gliding over the
next letter.
• Contractions : Swype recognizes most words that include an
apostrophe; just swype the letters of the word, including the
apostrophe.
• Punctuation : Tap and hold a key to view a punctuation menu and
make a selection.
• Accented characters : Just glide through the letters of the word.
Swype usually recognizes the word and correctly accents the letters.
• Error correction : If you make a mistake, double-tap on the word you
want to change.
Configuring Swype
Configure Swype to your preferences. For more information, see
“Swype” on page 93.
• While entering text, touch the Swype key ➔ Options .
Swype Help
While entering text, you can get tips and help about using Swype.
• Tap the Swype key to show Tips .
• Tap the Swype key ➔ Tutorial for an interactive tutorial.
• Tap the Swype key ➔ More Help to view Help.
Entering Symbols and Numbers
Using the Swype Keyboard:
• Touch and hold on a key to enter the symbol or number at the top of
the key.
• Touch and hold on a key until a menu of all characters available on that
key appears, then touch a character to enter it.
• Touch to switch to Symbol mode, then touch a key.
• Touch ➔ Shift , then touch the corresponding key.
Using the Numeric Keyboard
Switch to a Numeric Keyboard, to quickly enter numbers and
mathematical operators:
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