Smartphone Users Manual

Entering Text 39
Changing the Input Method
To change the text input method from within a text entry field:
1. Select the keyboard
icon ( ). A
touch-sensitive
keyboard displays.
2. Select the Up arrow
beside the keyboard
icon ( ). The
following options
display in a pop-up:
• Options : Displays the Settings Input screen. (For more information,
refer to “Keyboard” on page 39.)
• Block Recognizer ()
•Keyboard ()
• Letter Recognizer ()
•Transcriber ()
3. Select the desired input method. The keyboard icon ( )
is replaced with the associated input method icon.
4. To remove the touch-sensitive keyboard, select the
keyboard icon ( ).
Block Recognizer
This input method uses the traditional writing area box split in the
middle. This method allows you to enter characters using single
strokes.
The left side is used to write letters and the right side is for
number entry. Symbols and common functions are located in
other smaller boxes located to the right of the writing box area.
There are no options associated with this type of input method.
Keyboard
This input method lets you use the built-in QWERTY keypad or a
touch screen keyboard and the stylus to input characters. The
keyboard entry method has the following options:
• Large keys
• Small keys
• Use gestures for the
following keys : allows
you to use touch point
shortcuts to indicate the
following keyboard
actions:
– Space
– Shift+key
– Backspace
– Enter