Sony Xperia S User Manual

1 Choose a text input option
2 Change the character case and turn on the caps lock
3 Display numbers
4 Display symbols and smileys
5 Enter a space
6 Open the input settings menu to change, for example, the Writing languages. This key also changes the
writing language when more than one input language is selected.
7 Enter a carriage return or confirm text input
8 Delete a character before the cursor
All illustrations are for illustration purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual
phone.
To open the Phonepad for the first time
1
Tap a text entry field, then tap . If you have selected more than one writing
language, touch and hold the input language key instead, for example,
.
2
Tap Personalise keyboard > Portrait keyboard, then select an option.
To switch between the on-screen keyboard and the Phonepad
1
When you enter text, tap
. If you have selected more than one writing language,
touch and hold the input language key instead, for example,
.
2
Tap Personalise keyboard > Portrait keyboard, then select an option.
The Phonepad is only available in portrait orientation.
To enter text using the Phonepad
•
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 on-screen keyboard and Phonepad settings
1
When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard or Phonepad, tap
. If you
have selected more than one writing language, touch and hold the input language
key instead, for example, .
2
Tap Personalise keyboard.
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Sony Xperia S Specifications

General

Processor	Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
RAM	1 GB
Internal Storage	32 GB
Rear Camera	12 MP, f/2.4, autofocus, LED flash
Front Camera	1.3 MP
Battery	Non-removable Li-Ion 1750 mAh battery
Operating System	Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Dimensions	128 x 64 x 10.6 mm
Weight	144 g
Network	GSM / HSPA
Announced	2012, January
Status	Discontinued
Technology	GSM / HSPA
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
Speed	HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
GPRS	Yes
EDGE	Yes
SIM	Mini-SIM
Protection	Scratch-resistant glass
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
GPU	Adreno 220
Card slot	No
Video	1080p@30fps
Alert types	Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
Loudspeaker	Yes
3.5mm jack	Yes
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth	2.1, A2DP, EDR
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS
NFC	Yes
Radio	Stereo FM radio, RDS
Sensors	Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Messaging	SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, IM, Push Email
Browser	HTML5
Java	Yes, via Java MIDP emulator
Talk time	Up to 7 h 30 min (2G) / Up to 8 h 30 min (3G)
Display	4.3 inches
Colors	Black, White
Multitouch	Yes
Features	Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection
USB	microUSB 2.0
Stand-by	Up to 420 h (2G) / Up to 420 h (3G)