Locale and text. Samsung GT-S5830, Galaxy Ace

Locale and text

Change the settings for text input.

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Select language

Select a display language for all menus and applications.

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Select input method

Select a default keyboard type for text input.

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Swype

Language : Select a language for text input.

You cannot enter text in some languages. To enter text, you should change the writing language to one of the supported languages.

Word prediction : Set the device to predict words according to your input and display word suggestions.

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Audio feedback : Set to alert you when there are no alternative words for your input if you double-tap a word.

Enable tip indicator : Set to alert you to quick help by blinking the tip indicator.

Auto-spacing : Set the device to automatically insert a space between words.

Auto-capitalization : Set the device to automatically capitalise the first letter after a final punctuation mark, such as a period, question mark, or exclamation mark.

Show complete trace : Set to display the trace of your dragging on the keyboard.

Word choice window : Set how often the word list will display.

Speed vs. accuracy : Set the balance for the speed and accuracy.

Swype help : Access help information for using the

Swype keyboard.

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Tutorial : Learn how to enter text faster with the Swype keyboard.

Version : View version information.

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Samsung keypad

Portrait keypad types : Select the default input method, such as the QWERTY keyboard, traditional keypad, or handwriting screen.

Input languages : Select languages for text input.

You cannot enter text in some languages. To enter text, you should change the writing language to one of the supported languages.

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XT9 : Activate XT9 mode to enter text using Predictive input mode.

XT9 advanced settings : Activate the advanced features of XT9 mode, such as auto completion, auto correction, or auto substitution, and set up your own word list.

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Keypad sweeping : Enable or disable the keypad sweeping feature for the text input mode. You can switch between input modes by scrolling left or right on the keypad.

Auto-capitalization : Set the device to automatically capitalise the first letter after a final punctuation mark, such as a period, question mark, or exclamation mark.

Handwriting settings : Customise the recognition time in Handwriting mode.

Voice input : Activate the voice input feature to enter text by voice on the Samsung keypad.

Auto-full stop : Set the device to insert a period when you double-tap the space bar.

Tutorial : Learn how to enter text with the Samsung keypad.

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