Entering Text 87Using Symbol/Numeric ModeUse the Symbol/Numeric Mode to add numbers, symbols,or emoticons. While in this mode, the text mode keydisplays .1. From a screen where you can enter text, tap the textinput field to reveal the on-screen keyboard. Rotate thephone counterclockwise to a landscape orientation, ifdesired.2. Tap to configure the keyboard for Symbolmode. Once in this mode, the text input type shows.3. Tap a number, symbol, or emoticon character.4. Tap to return to ABC mode.To enter symbols:1. Tap to configure the keyboard for Symbolmode.2. Tap the appropriate symbol key.– or –Tap button to cycle through additional pages.• The first number on this key indicates which page (1 or 2) ofadditional characters is active.Using the Google Voice TypingThis feature uses Google voice recognition to convert yourspoken words into on-screen text.You can use your voice to enter text using the Google Voicetyping feature.1. From the keyboard, touch the top of the screen anddrag it down to display your notification panel.2. Tap (Select input method) ➔ Google voice typing.3. At the Listening prompt (Speak now), speakclearly and distinctly into the microphone.The text is displayed in the message as you arespeaking.For more detailed information on configuring Google VoiceTyping settings, see “Configure Google Voice Typing” onpage 296.4. Tap (Done) when you are finished.– or –Tap (Resume) to resume recognition.Note: The feature works best when you break your messagedown into smaller segments.ABCABCSymSymABCABCABCABCSymSym1/21/2
