User guide
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Using the Onscreen Keyboard
In addition to the QWERTY keyboard you can also enter text using the onscreen keyboard. Some applications open the
keyboard automatically. In others, tap anywhere in a text eld to open the keyboard. You can choose between two
included on-screen keyboards to select the one that best ts your typing preferences.
Swype Swype lets you enter a word in one continuous motion. To enter a word, just drag your nger over each letter in
the word without lifting your nger.
Android keyboard This keyboard is similar to a desktop computer’s keyboard. This is the standard Android keyboard layout. Android
keyboard is selected as the default entry method.
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If you want to change the on-screen keyboard type: Tap and hold the text input eld > tap Input method > select
Swype or Android keyboard.
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Remember, the Sharp FX PLUS has a built-in QWERTY keyboard, which you can use for all phone functions.
NOTE
You can change all keyboard settings including User dictionary through the settings menu. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
>
Language & keyboard. Or press Menu > Settings > Language & keyboard.
Using the Android Keyboard
Displaying the keyboard and entering text
If you want to switch from Swype to Android keyboard, tap and hold the text input eld > tap Input method > select
Android keyboard.
Use the following keys while entering:
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1 Tap the suggestion to enter it.
2 Shift key. Tap once to capitalize the next letter you type. Tap and hold it for all caps.
3 Symbol key. Tap to switch to the numeric and symbol keyboard.
4 Microphone key. Tap to enter text by speaking.
5 Backspace key. Tap to delete the previous character.
6 Enter key. Tap to create a new line.
1. Tap the text eld to open the onscreen keyboard.
2. Tap the on screen keys to type.
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The characters you’ve typed appear in a strip above the keyboard with word predictions to the right. Tap a suggested
word to enter it.
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