Sony Ericsson ArcS Cell Phone User Manual


 
To enter text using the Phonepad
When using the Phonepad, you can choose from two input options:
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.
To insert symbols and smileys using the Phonepad
1
When the Phonepad is open, tap . A grid with symbols and smileys appears.
2
Scroll up or down to view more options. Tap a symbol or smiley to select it.
Keyboard and Phonepad settings
You can select settings for the on-screen keyboard and the Phonepad, such as writing
language and automatic correction.
To access the keyboard and the Phonepad settings
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or Phonepad, tap . If you have
selected more than one writing language, touch and hold instead.
To change the writing language using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad
1
When you enter text, tap , or touch and hold if you have already selected more
than one input language.
2
Tap Writing languages and select the languages you want to use for writing.
3
If you have selected more than one input language, tap to switch between the
selected writing languages.
Text input settings
When entering text, you can access a text input settings menu that helps you set options
for text prediction. For example, you can decide how you want the phone to present word
alternatives and correct words as you type, or enable the text input application to remember
new words you write.
To change the text input settings
1
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or the Phonepad, tap , or
touch and hold .
2
Tap Text input settings.
3
Select the desired settings.
Adjusting the volume
You can adjust the ringtone volume for phone calls and notifications as well as for music
and video playback.
To adjust the ring volume with the volume key
Press the volume key up or down.
To adjust the media playing volume with the volume key
When playing music or watching video, press the volume key up or down.
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