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11: Typing
Related topic
About the custom word list (See page 42.)
Manage the custom word list
In the device options, click Custom Wordlist. Click an
entry. Click one of the following menu items:
• Edit
• Delete
• Clear Custom Wordlist
Set the cursor speed
In the device options, click Screen/Keyboard. Set the
Key Rate field. Click the trackwheel. Click Save.
Typing shortcuts
To type words quickly using the SureType™ input
method, type the entire word before you attempt to
make a correction.
To scroll through the list that appears when you type,
press the Next key or roll the trackwheel.
To choose a selected item in the list that appears
when you type, press the Enter key or click the
trackwheel.
To finish typing a word and begin typing a new word,
press the Space key.
To insert a period, press the Space key twice. The next
letter is capitalized.
To capitalize a letter, hold the letter key until the
capitalized letter appears.
To type the alternate character on a key, press the Alt
key and press the character key.
To type a symbol, press the Alt key + the Symbol key.
To view more symbols, press the Symbol key again.
Type the letter that appears below the symbol.
To type an accent or special character, hold the letter
key and roll the trackwheel. Click a selected character.
To insert the at sign (@) and periods in an Email field,
press the Space key.
To turn on NUM lock, press the Shift key + the Alt key.
To turn off NUM lock, press the Alt key.
To switch between the SureType and multi-tap input
methods in a text field, hold the * key.
To type a number in a number field, press a number
key. You do not need to press the Alt key.
To type a letter in a number field, hold the Alt key and
use the multi-tap input method. To type the first letter
on a key, press the letter key once. To type the second
letter on a key, press the letter key twice.
To type a password, use the multi-tap input method.
To type the first letter on a key, press the letter key
once. To type the second letter on a key, press the
letter key twice.
To type a number in a password field, hold the Alt key
and press the number key.
To switch between NUM lock and the multi-tap input
method in a number or password field, hold the Shift
key.
Typing — frequently asked questions
Can I turn off address book name recognition when I
type?
Can I prevent words from being added to my custom
word list automatically?
Can I change the order of items in the list that appears
when I type?
How do I type a word that my device does not
recognize?
Can I change the input method for my device?
What is the Insert Macro menu item?
How do I undo an AutoText change?
When I type words, an indicator appears at the end of
the word list. What does this indicator mean?
