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words. SWYPE uses error correcting algorithms and
a language model to predict the next word. SWYPE
also includes a touch predictive text system.
The onscreen keyboard options are different
between the Samsung keypad and Swype onscreen
input methods.
Enabling and Configuring SWYPE
If you configure another text input method
(Samsung keypad) you must re-enable SWYPE
before using the SWYPE keyboard.
Even when SWYPE is enabled you can use the on-
screen keys by either tapping (main characters) or
touching and holding (alternate characters).
1. Press ➔ and then tap
(
Settings
) ➔
Language and keyboard
.
2. Tap
Select input method
➔
Swype
.
SWYPE Settings
To configure Swype settings:
1. Press ➔ and then tap ➔
Language and keyboard
➔
Swype
.
2. Locate the
Preferences
section to alter these
settings:
• Language
: allows you to select the current text
input language. Default language is US English.
• Word prediction
: predicts words as you are typing.
• Audio feedback
: turns on sounds generated by the
Swype application.
• Enable tip indicator
: turns on a flashing indicator
for quick help.
3. Locate the
Swype Advanced Settings
section to
alter these settings:
•Auto-spacing
: automatically inserts a space
between words. When you finish a word, just lift
your finger or stylus and start the next word.
• Auto-capitalization
: automatically capitalizes the
first letter of a sentence.
• Show complete trace
: sets the length of time the
word trace line remains on-screen as you swipe
across the screen. Move the slider between Shorter
or Longer and tap
OK
.
• Word choice window
: sets the amount of times the
word choice selection window displays on screen.
Move the slider between Never or Always and tap
OK
.
• Speed vs. accuracy
: sets how quickly Swype
responds to on-screen input. Move the slider
between Fast Response (speed) or Error Tolerant
(accuracy) and tap
OK
.
4. Locate the
Help
section to alter these settings:
• Swype help
: allows you to view the on-line user
manual for Swype.
•Tutorial
: a short tutorial that helps you to get started
using Swype.
5. Locate the
About
section to review the Swype
application information:
•Version
: lists the Swype version number.
