442. Tap at the bottom of the screen. The Symbol/Numeric keyboard is displayed.3. Tap the desired number, symbol, or emoticoncharacters.4. Tap the button to access additional symbols.5. Tap to return to Abc mode.Predictive TextBy using the Predictive Text option, you can have next-letterprediction and regional error correction, which compensatesfor pressing the wrong keys on the QWERTY keyboard.Predictive text is turned on by default.1. Press and hold on the keyboard, then tap.2. Tap the ON/OFF slider, located to the right of thePredictive text field, to .3. In the text portion of the message screen, begin typinga word. A list of word options is displayed. Tap one ofthe words to replace the word that has already beentyped or scroll the line of words to the left for moreword choices.4. Continue typing your message. Tap to send themessage or tap for more options. (For moreinformation, refer to “Creating and Sending Messages”on page 73.)Entering Text Using HandwritingYou can enter text simply by using your finger to handwriteletters on your screen.1. Press and hold on the keyboard, then tap.2. Use your finger tip to write out each character. You canprint or use cursive.3. You can write out your entire message using theHandwriting feature or tap to switch back toSamsung keyboard mode.Samsung Keyboard SettingsFor information on how you can configure your Samsungkeyboard settings, see “Keyboards and input methods” onpage 168.
