Chapter 2 Basics 21
 AZERTY
 QZERTY
 Japanese IME
See “Keyboard” on page 98 for information about turning on keyboards for different
languages and other keyboard settings.
Entering Text
Start by typing with just your index finger. As you get more proficient, you can type
more quickly using two thumbs.
1 Tap a text field, such as in a note or new contact, to bring up the keyboard.
2 Tap keys on the keyboard.
As you type, each letter appears above your thumb or finger. If you touch the wrong
key, you can slide your finger to the correct key. The letter is not entered until you
release your finger from the key.
To Do this
Type uppercase Tap the Shift key before tapping a letter.
Quickly type a period and space Double-tap the space bar.
Turn caps lock on Enable caps lock (see page 98), then double-tap the
Shift key. The Shift key turns blue, and all letters you type
are uppercase. Tap the Shift key again to turn caps lock off.
Shows numbers, punctuation,
or symbols
Tap the Number key. Tap the Symbol key to see
additional punctuation and symbols.