HTC AM171 PDAs & Smartphones User Manual


 
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To add a word to the T9 dictionary
If the word that you have entered is not found in the dictionary, you can add it to the dictionary.
1. While in T9 mode, type a letter and then tap 
 on right side of the word candidate list.
2. Type the word you want to add and then tap 
ADD.
  
Tap to not add the word. 
To customize Touch Input settings
1. Tap the Input Selector arrow, then tap Touch Input Settings.
2. On the Touch Input Settings screen, select or clear the following options according to your preferences:
Spell Correction. Lets you correct typographical errors by selecting from a list of possible words 
that reflect the characters of the keys you have tapped as well as characters of nearby keys. 
Word Completion in T9 mode. Lets you select from a list of possible words based on the keys that 
you have tapped and on the words available in the dictionary. 
Word Completion in ABC mode. Lets you select from a list of possible combinations based on the 
characters that appear on the keys that you tapped.
Auto-Substitution. Automatically inserts an apostrophe when you type common contracted 
words (for example, “dont” automatically becomes “don’t”). 
3. Tap 
Done.
4.6 Using Numeric and Symbol Mode
Switch to Numeric and Symbol mode to let you easily enter numbers and common symbols such as 
parentheses, braces, currency signs, punctuation marks, special characters, and more. Numeric and Symbol 
mode is available when using the Full QWERTY, Compact QWERTY, and Phone Keypad. 
Tap a number or symbol to 
insert it into your text.
Tap to go to the previous or 
next page of symbols.
Tap to switch back to the 
letter keyboard layout.
Tap to switch to the numeric 
keyboard
See “To lock the keyboard in 
Numeric and Symbol mode.”
Compact QWERTY 
and Phone Keypad
Full QWERTY
To switch to Numeric and Symbol mode
1. While using Full QWERTY, Compact QWERTY, or Phone Keypad, tap   /   .
2. Locate the number or symbol, then tap it to insert it into your text.
To lock the keyboard in Numeric and Symbol mode
You can lock the keyboard in Numeric and Symbol mode so you can continuously enter symbols and 
numbers. 
1. Tap the
Input Selector arrow and then tap Other Input Methods >Options.
2. In the 
Input Method tab, select a Touch input method in the Input method list, then tap Options.
3. Clear the 
Turn on one-touch symbol entry check box.
Tip In Compact QWERTY and Phone Keypad, tap   /   to toggle between locking the keyboard in Numeric and 
Symbol mode and switching back to the letter keyboard layout after tapping a symbol or number.