Sony ST27A Cell Phone User Manual


 
Phonepad
The Phonepad is similar to a standard 12-key telephone keypad. It gives you
predictive text and multi-tap input options. You can activate the Phonepad text input
method via the keyboard settings. The Phonepad is only available in portrait
orientation.
Using the Phonepad
1 Choose a text input option
2 Change the character case and turn on the caps lock
3 Display numbers
4 Display symbols and smileys
5 Enter a space
6 Open the input settings menu to change, for example, the Writing languages. This key also changes
the writing language when more than one input language is selected.
7 Enter a carriage return or confirm text input
8 Delete a character before the cursor
All illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual
phone.
To switch between the on-screen keyboard and the Phonepad
1
When you enter text, tap . If you have selected more than one writing
language, touch and hold the input language key instead, for example, .
2
Tap Keyboard settings > Portrait keyboard, then select an option.
The Phonepad is only available in portrait orientation.
To enter text using the Phonepad
When appears in the Phonepad, tap each character key only once, even if
the letter you want is not the first letter on the key. Tap the word that appears
or tap
to view more word suggestions and select a word from the list.
When appears in the Phonepad, tap the on-screen key for the character
you want to enter. Keep pressing this key until the desired character is
selected. Then do the same for the next character you want to enter, and so
on.
To enter numbers using the Phonepad
When the Phonepad is open, tap
. A Phonepad with numbers appears.
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