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Adaptxt® Tablet User Manual
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Contents
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1. Welcome
Welcome to KeyPoint Technologies® Adaptxt
TM
text entry solution for Android based tablets. This user manual explains how to use Adaptxt on your Android tablet device. KPT also provides an online support section on the website: www.adaptxt.com
2. Abbreviations & Keyboard Functions
Keyboard Functions Abbreviations
KPT - Key Point Technologies
ATX - Adaptxt
ATR – Automatic Text Replacement
SIP - Soft Input Panel
Sbar - Suggestion Bar
3. What is Adaptxt?
- Quick Settings key
- Post to social key
- Undo auto correction key
- Change language key
Adaptxt is the next generation of text input software, providing text entry assistance on hard keyboard and touch-screen devices. Adaptxt powered by Predictive Text2.0 engine provides accurate and relevant next word prediction, error-correction & word completion inputs by combining the best of artificial intelligence and computing technology.
As the user starts typing, the Adaptxt keyboard provides word suggestions in the Suggestion Bar and starts learning and adapting to the user’s writing style, to provide personalized suggestions. Adaptxt provides two types of add-on dictionaries:
Language dictionaries:
These dictionaries work simultaneously and provide multilingual suggestions to users who need to move quickly between different languages during text input. Each dictionary comes with a language specific onscreen keyboard.
Industry-specific dictionaries:
These dictionaries provide industry-specific terminology, acronyms, company names and web addresses.
They cater to different professional sectors such as Medicine, Business, Law, Finance, and IT & Telecom.
These dictionaries are also available in multiple languages.
The Language and Technical add-ons can be downloaded from Adaptxt’s Add-on manager, as explained in the following sections.
4. Setting up Adaptxt
Adaptxt can be downloaded from the Google Play Store , GetJar or the Amazon Appstore and installed directly to your device.
Once Adaptxt has been downloaded on your device, tap on the Adaptxt icon on the tablet menu and the following screens would appear sequentially through the installation process (Images 1-10):
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1. Tap on Accept> Setup> Next
2. A notification will be displayed while the Add-On Manager screen is being loaded
3. Tap and load the required Language/ Technical add-on> Tap on the Back key>Next
4. Enable Adaptxt Tablet in Keyboards and input methods>Next
5. Press and select Adaptxt as your default keyboard
6.
Tap on Finish and you would be directed to the setting screen along with a FAQ pop up window.
5. Dictionaries
5.1 Language and Technical Add-ons
The language and Technical add-ons can be downloaded during the installation process or later from
. These add-ons are designed to work simultaneously and provide multilingual
suggestions to users who toggle between different languages while typing.
5.2 Changing Add-ons
Tap on the globe key once to display the popup menu with the list of enabled add-ons and select the add-on required.
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6. Using the Suggestion Bar
Adaptxt offers error corrections and relevant word predictions on the suggestion bar while typing. This feature enables the user to type less and write more using the personalized suggestions.
Suggestion bar on split keyboard
Suggestion bar on full keyboard
As you type, the Suggestion Bar provides auto correction and next word predictions that are relevant to the context you are typing.
Tap on the suggestions words to enter the text.
Tap on the arrow on the right of the suggestion bar to view more suggestions, the user can then navigate from left to right or from right to left and select the appropriate word.
7. Deleting words
Press the Backspace key once to delete one character at a time.
Press and hold the Backspace Key to quickly delete one word at a time.
Long press on words on the suggestion bar to delete them from the dictionary.
Long press on the word “Deletionz” will provide the following options:
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8. Navigation Keys
Navigation Keys: Tap on the keys to navigate across the editor fields. o Up o Down o Left o Right
9. Voice Input
Press and release the Microphone Key to activate voice input and enter text through voice recognition. Start speaking as soon as the “Speak now” message appears.
10. Adaptxt Quick Settings Screen
This key can be used to access frequently used features, Quick settings can be accessed in the following way:
Tap on the Quick settings key to get the popup menu. It gives access to the following features:
1.
: to place the suggestion bar above the
keyboard or below the keyboard. It is ergonomically designed for ‘heads-up’ and ‘heads down’ users.
2.
: allows swapping between split keyboard and full
keyboard layout
3. Shortcuts ON/OFF: should be switched ON to display ATR
shortcuts.
4.
: with private mode on, Adaptxt dictionary
does not learn user typed words.
5.
: single tap on this key removes all accents
or diacritics from the text entered.
6.
7.
customization options.
8.
: to select your preferred theme.
9.
: a shortcut key to all the Adaptxt settings as
described before.
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10.1 Suggestion Control
You can choose between two different ergonomically designed suggestion bar positions:
Quick Settings key>Suggestion Control> Tap and select: Above the keyboard/below the keyboard.
Above the keyboard: For ‘heads-up’ users, suggestion bar can be placed above the keyboard (Image 11).
Below the keyboard: For ‘heads down’ users, suggestion bar can be placed below the keyboard
(Image 12).
Image 11
Image 12
10.2 Private Mode
Using the Private Mode feature, user can prevent Adaptxt from learning new words or context.
To access private mode: Tap once on Private Mode to enable it and tap twice to disable it. By default
Private mode is always switched OFF.
10.2.1 Enable Private Mode
Tap on Quick Settings>Private Mode to switch it ON. Press OK to enable Private Mode.
When ‘Private Mode’ is switched on, as an indication the suggestion bar will display a small icon at the top left side as seen below.
10.2.2 Disable Private Mode
Tap on Quick Settings>Private Mode ON to switch it OFF. The Adaptxt learning engine will start learning the entered words again.
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10.3 Remove Accents
Tap on the Quick settings key to get the pop-up menu and tap on Remove Accents to use it.
Example:
1.
Enter the accented text “Café” in the editor.
2. Tap on Quick Settings> Remove Accents. A pop up screen will be displayed, press OK to convert the text into base characters.
3. A notification will be displayed across the keyboard.
Finally, an accents / diacritics free text will be rendered in the editor as “Cafe”.
10.4 Keyboard Customization
To access this feature: Tap on the Quick Settings key > Keyboard Customization.
Users can select the color of each keyboard element, swap keys, resize the keyboard elements and have access to other valuable features. Keyboard Customization is offered as a premium feature that can be purchased from the Add-On Manager. The following Keyboard Customization Features are available:
1. Key Shapes
2. Font Style
3. Background Picture
4. Keyboard Color
5. Font Color
6. Key Height
7. Suggestion Bar Height
8.
Swap Keys
9.
Font Size
1. Reset:
Press the reset button to revert back to the default keyboard state.
Each feature needs to be reset individually.
2. Undo: Tap on the key to revert back to the previous state.
3. Exit: Tap to exit the keyboard customization feature.
4. Save:
Press the Save button to save key height, suggestion bar height, and font size and swap key customizations. These changes will be applied to all available themes.
Use the Save as button to save the Key shape, font style, background picture, keyboard color, and font color changes as a new custom theme.
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10.4.1 Key Shapes 10.4.2 Font Style
Scroll across and select a key shape from the list.
Scroll across and select a font style from the list.
10.4.3 Background Picture
1.
Tap on the Portrait Background/ Landscape
Background mode option.
2. Select an image from Gallery or tap on Camera to take a picture.
5. Use the Transparency slider to adjust the transparency of the background image. 3. Using the Android crop tool select the area that needs to be displayed.
4. Select Save to apply the settings and position the background image or Discard to exit the process.
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10.4.4 Keyboard Color
Tap on the Keys/Suggestion bar/Background color feature individually and drag your finger across the swatch pallet to select the respective colors.
10.4.5 Font Color
Tap on the Primary Font (Q,W,E,R,T,Y,..) /Secondary
Font (1,2,3,4,5,6,..) /Suggestions color feature individually and drag your finger across the swatch pallet to select the respective colors.
10.4.6 Swap Keys
Press and drag a key to a preferred destination to swap the keys, press Apply to save changes.
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10.4.7 Font Size
Drag the Font Size slider from left (Min) to right
(Max) to increase font size and from right (Max) to left (Min) to decrease the font size.
10.4.8 Key Height
Drag across the height slider from left (minimum) to right (maximum) to increase or decrease the key height accordingly.
10.4.9 Suggestion Bar Height
Similarly, drag across the suggestion bar height slider from left (minimum) to right (maximum) to increase or
decrease the key height accordingly.
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11. Accessing Adaptxt Settings
The Adaptxt Settings can be accessed in the following ways:
Tap on the Quick settings key> Settings.
Alternatively, you can access the Adaptxt Settings by tapping on the Adaptxt icon from your device application menu.
12. Adaptxt Settings Screen
The following functions are available through the Adaptxt Settings Screen:
1. Personalize Suggestions:
a.
: To learn from social networks, SMS and
phonebook to provide personalized suggestions.
b.
Facebook and Twitter accounts.
2.
: To view and manage all the words in your
personal dictionary.
3.
: To enable, disable, prioritize and
download the in-app Adaptxt add-ons.
4.
: To select your preferred theme and
layout.
5.
keyboard customization options.
6.
: To enable or disable using shake function
to change layouts.
7.
: To enable/disable Auto Correction and
set Auto Correction mode.
8.
: To display special characters
in a pop-up window.
9. Auto Capitalization: To automatically capitalize proper nouns and words at the beginning of a sentence.
: To set the desired feedback on key
press.
ATR (Automatic Text Replacement)
text or phrase as a shortcut.
12. Check for the Latest Version: To download the latest version available.
Help and Support : To display the Adaptxt Tutorial and
access the FAQ section online.
14. Share: To share Adaptxt with others and also to rate
Adaptxt on the Play store.
12.1 Learn from
To access this feature: Tap on Adaptxt Settings > Personalize Suggestions > Learn from.
This feature allows Adaptxt to learn data from contacts, social networking accounts and messages to provide personalized suggestions.
12.2 Social Account Manager
To access this feature: Tap on Adaptxt Settings > Personalize Suggestions > Social Account Manager.
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The user can add/remove social accounts here.
Users can post messages to their preferred social networks directly from the Adaptxt keyboard.
Press and hold the “Share” Key in order to post the current message to social networks like
Facebook and Twitter.
12.3 My Dictionary
This screen allows you to view and manage all the words from your personal dictionary as shown in the picture (Image 13).
By default Adaptxt learns user typed words and adds them to the personal dictionary (passwords are not learnt).
Words are not learnt when Private Mode is turned
ON.
Image 13
Main functions in My Dictionary:
Back up My Dictionary: select this if you want to back up all the new words saved so far in your personal dictionary.
Restore: allows you to restore words that were saved previously.
Delete word: tap on the bin symbol adjacent to the word you want to remove from My Dictionary.
The word will be deleted and not offered as a suggestion anymore.
Delete all: tap on Delete All option on the screen, then, press ‘OK’ on the pop up window to confirm or press ‘Cancel’ to discard the process.
Add: Tap on Add > Type the word that needs to be added >Press OK. Only unique words can be added to the user dictionary.
Search: tap on the Search option on the screen, type and search for a word saved in My Dictionary.
12.4 Add-on Manager
To access this feature: Tap on Adaptxt Settings >Add-On Manager.
The Add-on Manger screen provides options to enable, disable, and download themes and add-ons.
It has four main tabs, which are further divided into various tabs as explained below:
1. Installed
i. Enable/Disable ii. Priority iii. Themes
2. Download
i. Language ii. Technical iii. Theme
3. Latest 4. Premium
Note: Technical Add-ons, themes and the premium features are available for a one-time charge; the user can re-install a previously purchased add-on/theme without any recurring fee.
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Installed
• To access this feature: Tap on Adaptxt Settings
>Add-On Manager>Installed
1.1 Enable/Disable
• In order to start using Adaptxt, at least one add-on dictionary needs to be enabled.
Download
• To access this feature: Tap on Adaptxt Settings
>Add-On Manager>Download
2.1 Language
• It provides a list of all available language add-ons.
Use the Search field to search for an add-on.
• Tap on the language add-on to download it.
• Once the add-ons are installed, tap on it to enable it or disable it accordingly.
1.2 Priority
• Tap on the Priority tab.
• Drag and Drop the add-ons using the scroll handle on the left in order to change dictionary priorities.
• Word suggestions and error corrections will first be generated from the prioritized dictionary.
2.2 Technical
• The Technical add-on tab includes the list of all industry-specific dictionaries available. These add-ons need to be purchased.
• Tap on the add-on to download it.
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1.3 Themes
• Tap on the installed theme to Uninstall or Disable it accordingly.
• The user is then directed to the Playstore payment page.
• The add-on is downloaded after the payment has been completed.
2.3 Themes
• The Themes tab includes all special & event based themes.
• Tap on a theme to view its description.
• Press the download icon, the user is then directed to the Playstore payment page.
• The theme is installed after the payment process is completed.
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Latest
• To access this feature: Tap on Adaptxt Settings >Add-On Manager>Latest
• Displays list of latest languages that have been updated for download.
Unlocking Premium Features
To access this feature: Tap on Adaptxt Settings >Add-On Manager>Premium
Note: Premium features are available for a one-time charge; the user can re-install a previously purchased feature without any recurring fee.
Adaptxt provides Premium keyboard customization features that can be accessed in the following process:
The user is then directed to the Playstore payment page.
Tap on the lock icon to unlock the premium features.
The premium features are unlocked after the payment is completed through the app store.
Finally, the unlocked confirmation icon is displayed and the user can access and utilize the premium features.
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• First time users are required to register their credit card details on the app store to purchase
themes, technical add-ons and to unlock the premium features.
• Press Continue to initiate registration.
App Store Payment Process
• Fill in the mandatory details and press the Save button.
• The add-on/theme will be downloaded or activated once the payment is completed.
• Select & confirm the payment details and press Accept & Buy to complete the payment process.
12.5 Themes and Layouts
12.5.1 Themes
• This setting is used to select your preferred theme;
Bright Theme is set as the default theme.
• Tap on the Themes option to select between the provided themes.
12.5.2 Layouts
You can choose between two different keyboard layouts:
• Split Keyboard: Ergonomically designed split keyboard makes thumb typing very natural and comfortable.
It improves productivity to a great extent by making two hands typing very easy.
• It can also be accessed through Quick Settings Key >Layouts>Split Keyboard.
• Full Keyboard: Full keyboard is also available for the users not comfortable with split keyboard layout and provides a
QWERTY keyboard layout.
• It can also be accessed through Quick Settings Key
>Layouts>Full Keyboard.
• Alternatively, the user can shake the device to switch between Split Keyboard and Full Keyboard layouts.
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12.6 Shake Settings
This setting is used to enable or disable the functionality of changing layouts by shaking the device.
The shake sensitivity can be increased or decreased for responsiveness.
12.7 Auto Correction and Revert Correction
12.7.1 Auto Correction
The auto correction feature provides suggestions that will automatically replace the mistyped word on tapping the space key.
Auto Correction can be enabled or disabled from Adaptxt Settings menu.
12.7.2 Using Auto Correction
This type of suggestion is displayed in blue font color along with a blue cross symbol on the left hand side of the word as shown in the picture below.
Tap on the blue cross to dismiss the auto-corrected word.
The auto-corrected word can be entered by tapping on the word or by simply pressing the Space key.
If the word you entered is not present in any of the installed Adaptxt dictionaries, it will be stored in the personal dictionary and will be automatically displayed when you access My Dictionary.
12.7.3 Auto Correction Modes
This setting is used to define the strength of auto correction:
Auto Correction Mode is set to Medium by default.
The setting can also be changed by: tapping on the Quick Settings key>Settings> Auto Correction>Under
Auto Correction Mode, select mode as High, Medium or Low as required.
12.7.4 Revert Correction
This feature allows a user to revert back to the initially typed word instead of the suggested auto correction word.
Navigate cursor/caret just after the auto corrected word and tap on the original word in the suggestion bar to replace the auto corrected word.
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12.7.5 Undo Auto Correction
This feature allows a user to undo auto correction and revert back to the initially typed word using the
Undo key .
12.8 Extended Character Bubble
This feature displays special characters in a pop-up window.
Tap on the Extended Character Bubble option to enable or disable the display of characters with accents and diacritics when pressing and holding a character key.
Tapping on each key will render different extended characters.
Example: The character “A” renders the following extended characters.
12.9 Sound and Vibrate
This is used to set the desired feedback on key press.
Vibrate on Key Press: select this option if you want to enable haptic feedback for each key press.
Sound on Key Press: select this option if you want each key press to produce a sound.
Note: vibrate on key press and sound on key press is enabled by default.
12.10 ATR (Automatic Text Replacement)
ATR or Automatic Text Replacement allows the user to assign a certain text or phrase to a shortcut. The user can create custom shortcuts for multiple phrases.
The ATR shortcut is displayed near the Quick Settings button.
Shortcuts are only displayed when Shortcuts is switched ON.
ATR is enabled by default, tap the check box to enable or disable ATR accordingly.
By default one ATR per add-on will be present in the ATR list. ATR can also be accessed through Quick
Settings key>Shortcut Options.
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12.10.1 Shortcuts and Expansions
Tap on Shortcuts and Expansions option to access the ATR screen. Tap on ADD to add a shortcut and
DELETE ALL to delete all shortcuts (Image 14).
Adding a shortcut: ATR Example (Image below):
1. Tap on ADD to add a shortcut. 2. Type “cul” in the Shortcut text box. Next, type
“call you later.” in the Substitution text box
(Image 15).
Image 14 Image 15
3. Tap on ‘Done’ to save the ATR shortcut or tap on ‘Cancel’ to discard the process (Image 16).
Image 16
3. Go back to message editor and type “cul” in the text box and the shortcut is shown below Quick
Settings. (Image 17).
Image 17
4. Tapping on “Cul” will enter the expansion “call you later.” in the text box (Image 18).
Image 18
Note:
ATR shortcuts would not be shown as error correction.
Generate ATR Shortcut can be used to generate a shortcut automatically based on the expansion entered.
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Deleting a shortcut
To delete ATR words individually: Tap the bin symbol adjacent to the ATR word to be deleted.
To delete all the ATR words present in the list: Tap on Delete All to delete all the shortcuts>Select ‘OK’ on the pop up screen to delete all shortcuts or select ‘Cancel’ to discard the process.
12.10.2 Shortcut Options
This option is available only when the Shortcuts option is turned ON. Tap on Shortcut Options to access the ATR feature.
12.11 Help and Support
Tap on Help to display the Adaptxt Tutorial and to understand and implement the features.
Tap on the support option and Adaptxt will open your configured email client and allow you to send us an email.
13. Keyboard Screens
The Adaptxt keyboard consists of the following three screens:
1. Primary Keyboard Screen:
This is the default home screen.
To switch to Secondary keyboard, tap the 123# key once.
2. Secondary Keyboard Screen:
Tap the
Image 19
key to access the Tertiary keyboard.
Image 20
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3. Tertiary Keyboard Screen:
Tap the ABC key to get back to the Primary keyboard.
Image 21
14. Other Keyboard Functions
14.1 Special Characters 14.2 Lower Case and Upper Case
To enter special characters like "[", "]","<" ,">" ,"{"
,"}" etc, the following options are available:
On the Primary Keyboard press and hold the keys with special characters to render them on the editor (Image 19).
Special characters can also be entered directly by switching to the Secondary and Tertiary keyboard screens (Image 20 & 21).
14.3 URL Functionality
Long press on ‘∞’ key
Press the Caps key on the keyboard once to switch from lower case to upper case.
Tap again on the Caps key to return to lower case.
Character keys and word suggestions will change case accordingly.
on the Tertiary keyboard to get the following URL options :
14.4 Smileys
Long press on the ‘:-)’ key on the primary/secondary keyboard to select and insert Smileys.
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Adaptxt for Android Tablet
Platform: Android 2.2 and above
Appstore:
Android Market
Information:
Adaptxt Website
,
Support Forum
and
FAQ section
Product specifications and descriptions in this document are subject to change without notice.
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