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Dopod 900 User Guide
Dopod 900 User Guide
Please Read Before Proceeding
Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, Windows NT, Windows Server, Windows Mobile,
ActiveSync, Excel, Internet Explorer, MSN, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word are
either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.
THIS DEVICE IS NOT CHARGED WHEN YOU TAKE IT OUT OF THE BOX.
DO NOT REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK WHEN THE DEVICE IS CHARGING.
WHEN INSERTING YOUR SIM CARD, MAKE SURE THE DEVICE IS
POWERED OFF, AND THAT THE SIM CARD SNAPS INTO THE SOCKET.
YOUR WARRANTY IS INVALIDATED IF YOU OPEN OR TAMPER WITH THE
DEVICE’S OUTER CASING.
EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES
When in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere or where
flammable materials exist, the product should be turned off and the
user should obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas
could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Users are advised not to use the equipment at refueling points such
as service or gas stations, and are reminded of the need to observe
restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, chemical
plants, or where blasting operations are in progress. Areas with a
potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly
marked. These include fueling areas, below deck on boats, fuel or
chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air contains
chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders.
PRIVACY RESTRICTIONS
Some countries require full disclosure of recorded telephone
conversations, and stipulate that you must inform the person with
whom you are speaking that the conversation is being recorded.
Always obey the relevant laws and regulations of your country when
using the recording feature of your Pocket PC Phone.
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Important Safety Precautions
When using this product, the safety precautions below must be taken to offset
possible legal liabilities and damages.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
This product is intended for use when supplied with power from
the battery.
approval given to this product.
SAFETY IN AIRCRAFTS
Due to the possible interference caused by this product to an aircraft's
navigation system and its communications network, using this product
on board an airplane is against the law in most countries.
ENVIRONMENT RESTRICTIONS
Do not use this product at gas or refueling stations. The use of this
product is also prohibited in fuel storehouses, chemical plants, and
locations containing explosives.
SAFETY FOR ENVIRONMENTS
Do not use this product in gas stations, fuel depots, chemical plants or
where blasting operations are in progress, or in potentially explosive
atmospheres such as fuelling areas, below deck on boats, fuel or
chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air contains
chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders. Please
be aware that Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire
resulting in bodily injury or even death.
ROAD SAFETY
Vehicle drivers in motion are not permitted to use telephony services
with handheld devices, except in the case of emergency. In some
countries, using hand-free devices as an alternative is allowed.
Other usage may be dangerous and will invalidate any
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INTERFERENCE WITH MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FUNCTIONS
This product may cause medical equipment to malfunction. The use of
this device is forbidden in most hospitals and medical clinics.
NONIONIZING RADIATION
This product should be operated in the suggested normal condition
only to ensure the radiative performance and safety of the interference.
As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised
that for satisfactory operation of the equipment and for the safety
of personnel, it is recommended that no part of the human body be
allowed to come too close to the antenna during operation of the
equipment.
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Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started
1.1 Getting to Know your Device and its Accessories ... 10
1.2 Installing the USIM or SIM Card .................................
1.3 Battery Information .....................................................
1.4 Starting Up ...................................................................
1.5 The Today Screen ........................................................
1.6 Indicators .....................................................................
1.7 Using the Start Menu ...................................................
Chapter 2 Entering and Searching Information
2.1 Introduction .................................................................. 28
2.2 Using the Hardware Keyboard ...................................
2.3 Using the Standard On-Screen Keyboard .................
2.4 Using Letter Recognizer .............................................
2.5 Using Block Recognizer .............................................
2.6 Using Transcriber ........................................................
2.7 Using Phone Pad .........................................................
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2.8 Drawing and Writing on the Screen ........................... 40
2.9 Recording a Note .........................................................
2.10 Voice Commander ....................................................... 43
Chapter 3 Using Phone Features
3.1 Using the Phone .......................................................... 46
3.2 Making a Voice Call .....................................................
3.3 Receiving a Voice Call .................................................
3.4 Making a Video Call .....................................................
3.5 Receiving a Video Call ................................................
3.6 Smart Dialing ...............................................................
3.7 In-call Options .............................................................
3.8 Additional Dialing Information ...................................
Chapter 4
4.1 Using ActiveSync ........................................................ 62
4.2 Synchronizing Information .........................................
4.3 Synchronizing via Infrared and Bluetooth ................
4.4 Synchronizing Music, Video, and Pictures ...............
Synchronizing Your Pocket PC Phone
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Chapter 5 Managing Your Pocket PC Phone
5.1 Personalizing Your Pocket PC Phone ....................... 70
5.2 Adding and Removing Programs ...............................
5.3 Managing Memory .......................................................
5.4 Backing Up Files .........................................................
5.5 Protecting Your Device ...............................................
5.6 Resetting Your Pocket PC Phone ..............................
Chapter 6 Getting Connected
6.1 Connecting to the Internet .......................................... 90
6.2 Internet Explorer Mobile .............................................
6.3 Using Bluetooth ...........................................................
6.4 Using Wireless Modem .............................................
6.5 Using Wireless Manager ...........................................
6.6 Using GPRS Monitor .................................................
6.7 Using Terminal Services Client .................................11
Chapter 7 Exchanging Messages
and Using Outlook
7.1 E-mail and Text Messages .........................................118
7.2 Using MMS Messages ...............................................
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7.3 Pocket MSN Messenger ............................................
7.4 Calendar .....................................................................
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7.5 Contacts ..................................................................... 135
7.6 Tasks ...........................................................................
7.7 Notes ..........................................................................
Chapter 8 Experiencing Multimedia
8.1 Using Camera and Camcorder ................................. 142
8.2 Using Pictures & Videos ........................................... 155
8.3 Using Windows Media Player ...................................
Chapter 9 Using Other Applications
9.1 Word Mobile ............................................................... 168
9.2 Excel Mobile ...............................................................
9.3 Viewing Slide Shows with
9.4 Using MIDlet Manager ...............................................
9.5 Using ZIP ....................................................................
PowerPoint Mobile ....... 172
Appendix
A.1 Regulatory Notices .................................................... 186
A.2 PC Requirement to Run ActiveSync 4.x ................ 191
A.3 Specifications
A.4 Index ...........................................................................
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Chapter 1
Getting Started
1.1 Getting to Know your Device
and its Accessories
1.2 Installing the USIM or SIM Card
1.3 Battery Information
1.4 Starting Up
1.5 The Today Screen
1.6 Indicators
1.7 Using the Start Menu
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1.1 Getting to Know your Device and
its Accessories
Front, Top, and Left-side view
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Left Side View
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Front View
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Top View
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1 Speaker Listen to audio media or a phone call from here.
2 Camera Button Press to launch the camera. Press again to take a
3 Voice Recorder/
Voice Recognition
4 Infrared Port Lets you exchange file(s) or data with other devices
5 Backlight Press to turn on the backlight.
6 Volume Slide left or right to adjust the volume.
7 Power/Backlight Press to turn on and off your device or backlight.
8 Microphone Speak into the microphone when receiving or making
9 MMC/SD Cards or SDIO
Accessories Slot
10 Touch Screen Use to write, draw, or make a selection with the
11 Navigation Pad Press this multi-directional control up, down, left, or
12 Video Camera Lens
13 Notification LED Bi-color LED on the right side: Green and Orange
14 Light Sensor When you use the device in a dark environment, the
picture.
Press to record a voice note or load the voice
recognition program.
wirelessly.
a phone call or voice recording.
Lets you insert a storage card (MMC/SD) for storing
data.
stylus.
right to move through menus, program instructions;
carry out the selection by pressing the center button.
for GSM/WCDMA standby, SMS message, GSM/
WCDMA network status, notification, battery charging
status.
Bi-color LED on the left side: Blue andGreen for
Bluetooth system notification of powered-up and
ready to transmit radio frequency signal, and Wi-Fi
status.
system will turn on keyboard backlight as you press
any key.
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Back, and Bottom view
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Back View
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Send/Speakerphone Press to take an incoming call, or to dial a
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End Press to end a call.
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Stylus and Stylus Slot
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WCDMA Car Antenna
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Connector
GSM Car Antenna
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Connector
Sync Connector Use this connector for synchronizing data or
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Soft Reset With the stylus, press the Reset button to soft-reset
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Earphone Jack Allows you to listen to audio media or use the
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Camera Lens
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Fixing Lock Press to release the back cover.
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Flash Light
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number. Keep pressed for one second to activate
Speakerphone.
You can connect your WCDMA phone to a car
antenna to utilize the superior reception quality.
You can connect your GSM phone to a car antenna
to utilize the superior reception quality.
recharging the battery.
your device.
phone’s hands-free kit.
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Accessories
The following accessories are provided with the device:
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26 AC adapter Recharge the device battery.
27 USB cable Connect your device to a PC and synchronize data.
28 Stereo-wired
headset with volume
control jog dial and
Send/End button
Pick up and hang up incoming and outgoing calls.
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1.2 Installing the USIM or SIM Card
Follow these steps to install a 3G USIM (Universal IC Card) or a GSM
SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card provided by your local network
service provider that contains your phone number, service details, and
phonebook/message memory.
locked unlocked
Note Ensure the device is in the sleep mode before you install the USIM or
SIM card.
1. Remove the back cover by pressing the fixing lock.
2. Push the red battery lock down to unlock the battery pack.
3. Press the clip on the right side to remove the battery.
4. Insert the SIM card into the SIM card slot with its gold contacts
facing down. Its cut-off corner should match the cut-off corner in
the slot. Push down lightly and forward to snap it into place.
5. Replace the battery and gently push down to snap it into place.
6. Push the red battery lock back up to lock the battery.
7. Replace the cover: Slide it back on, then push down lightly at the
bottom to snap it securely into place.
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1.3 Battery Information
Your device contains a rechargeable Li-ion polymer battery. Your
device is designed to use only manufacturer-specified original batteries
and accessories. Battery performance depends on many factors,
including your wireless service provider’s network configuration, signal
strength, the temperature of the environment in which you operate your
device, the features and/or settings you select and use, items attached
to your device’s connecting ports, and your voice, data, and other
program usage patterns.
Battery life estimates (approximations):
• Personal Digital Assistant (PDA): 15 hours
• Standby time:
• GSM: 220 – 260 hours
• WCDMA 190 – 250 hours
• Talk time (Screen off):
• GSM: 5 – 8 hours
• WCDMA 2 – 4 hours
Warning! To reduce risk of fire or burns.
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• Do not attempt to open, disassemble, or service the battery pack.
• Do not crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of in fire
or water.
• Do not expose to temperatures above 60˚C (140˚F).
• Replace only with the battery pack designated for this product.
• Recycle or dispose of used battery as stipulated by local regulation.
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To check the battery power
• Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Power.
Power Information
Charge the battery
New batteries are shipped partially charged. Before you can use your
device, you need to install and charge the battery. Some batteries
perform best after several full charge/discharge cycles. You can charge
the battery by:
• Connecting your device directly to an external power source.
• Plugging the device sync cable into the USB port on your PC.
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Low battery
When the low-battery warning appears, do the following:
1. Immediately save your current data.
2. Synchronize with your PC to charge the battery.
3. Turn off your device.
1.4 Starting Up
Turn the device on and off
To turn on the device, press the POWER button. When you turn on
the device for the first time, you are asked to complete a calibration
process. For more information, see “Calibrate the device” in this
chapter.
To turn off the device, press POWER again.
Note Pressing POWER turns off your device temporarily and switches
the device to sleep mode. However, you can still receive messages
and calls while your device is in the sleep mode.
Calibrate the Device
Calibrating the device screen involves tapping with the stylus the
center of a cross as it moves around the screen. This process ensures
that when you tap the screen with your stylus, the tapped item is
activated.
If your device does not accurately respond to screen taps, follow these
steps to re-calibrate it:
1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Screen.
2. On the General tab, tap Align Screen, and follow the instructions
on the screen.
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Manage screen settings
The device touch screen has three orientation modes: Portrait,
Landscape (right-handed), and Landscape (left-handed). Portrait
mode allows you to get a better view or a better operation of certain
programs on your device, while Landscape mode may be optimal for
viewing longer text files.
• To change the orientation, tap Start > Settings > System tab >
Screen, and select the orientation you want.
• To smooth the edges of screen fonts for many programs, on the
ClearType tab, select the Enable ClearType check box.
• To increase the readability or to see more content on the screen,
on the Text Size tab, adjust the text size by moving the slider.
Today Screen in Portrait Mode Today Screen in Landscape Mode
Note The screen orientation changes automatically when you open, unfold
and rotate your device.
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1.5 The Today Screen
The Today screen displays important information, such as upcoming
appointments and status indicators. You can tap a section on the
screen to open the associated program.
• To access the Today screen, tap Start > Today.
• To customize the Today screen display, including the background
image, tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Today.
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Note You can access the Today screen from anywhere by tapping Start >
Today.
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1 Tap to display the items listed in
the Start menu.
2 Tap to view notifications.
3 Tap to view connectivity status.
4 Tap to view radio signal.
5 Tap to control device volume level.
6 Tap to see time and next
appointment. Tap and hold to
change time format.
7 Tap to open the Power Settings.
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screen.
9 Tap to change the display mode
between Portrait and Landscape.
10 Tap to open the Contacts screen.
11 Tap to open Calendar
12 Your day at a glance with
reminders. Tap to open the related
program.
13 Tap to set owner information.
14 Tap to change date and time.
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1.6 Indicators
Following are some of the status icons that you may see on your
device.
Ringer on & adjusting sound volume
Ringer in vibration mode
Ringer off
Battery level
Main battery very low
Battery empty
Battery charging
Connection is active
Connection is not active
Synchronisation in progress
Synchronisation error
Indicates maximum signal strength
Indicates low signal
Searching for phone service
Indicates that the radio is turned off
Roaming
There are more indicators. Tap the icon to view all.
Indicates that the device has a valid SIM card installed on it, and
the device is currently in the second-generation network (such as
GPRS) coverage area.
Indicates that the device has a USIM card installed on it, and the
device is currently in the third-generation network (such as UMTS)
coverage area.
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Voice call
Voice call in progress
Data call in progress
Calls are fowarded
Call on hold
Missed call
No phone service
No SIM / USIM card installed
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi on
Wi-Fi off
Wi-Fi connection in progress
New e-mail or text message (SMS)
New voice mail
GPRS available
GPRS in use
GPRS monitor currently active
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Following are some of the icons for the programs that are already installed
on your device.
ActiveSync
Calculator
Calendar
Camera
Contacts
Download Agent
Enroller
Excel Mobile
File Explorer
Games
GPRS Monitor
(In CD-ROM)
Help
Internet Explorer
Messaging
Synchronizes information between your
device and a PC.
Performs basic arithmetic and
calculations, such as addition,
subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Keeps track of your appointments and
creates meeting requests.
Snaps photos or shoots video clips with
accompanying audio.
Keeps track of your friends and
colleagues.
Provides information about the
download status and the downloaded
content from the Internet.
Enables you to install and use
certificates to connect to your Wi-Fi
network.
Creates new workbooks or lets you
view and edit Excel workbooks.
Enables you to organize and manage
files on your device.
Lets you play two games; Bubble
Breaker and Solitaire are included in
this folder, by default.
Keeps track of GPRS connections and
tallies traffic charges.
Enables you to see Help topics for a
program on your device.
Internet Explorer browses Web and
WAP sites, and downloads new
programs and files from the Internet.
Sends and receives e-mail and text
messages.
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MIDlet Manager
Notes
Phone
Pictures & Videos
Pocket MSN
PowerPoint Mobile
Search
SIM Manager
Tasks Keeps track of your tasks.
Windows Media Player
Wireless Manager
Wireless Modem
Wireless LAN
Word Mobile
ZIP
Enables you to download and install
Java applications, such as games and
tools, on your device.
Creates handwritten or typed notes,
drawings, and recordings.
Makes and receives voice and video
calls, switches between calls and sets
up conference calling.
Collects, organizes, and sorts picture
and video files in the My Pictures folder
of your device or on a storage card.
Sends and receives instant messages
with your MSN Messenger contacts.
Lets you view and edit PowerPoint
slides and presentations.
Enables you to search contacts, data,
and other information on your device.
Collects, organizes and sorts the
contact list stored in your SIM card.
Enables the multimedia function on
your device.
Allows you to manage the Wi-Fi and
Bluetooth connection.
Enables your device as an external
modem for a PC or Notebook by using
a serial/USB port or infrared.
Allows you to manage access to the
wireless LAN connections.
Creates new documents or lets you
view and edit Word documents.
Enables you to save memory and
increase the storage capacity of your
Pocket PC Phone by compressing files
in the conventional ZIP format.
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1.7 Using the Start Menu
The Start menu, located at the top left corner of the Today screen,
displays a list of programs. It lets you close a screen and switch from
one program to another. You can start a program by scrolling through
the programs list and then pressing ENTER, or by tapping a program
with the stylus.
1 Tap to switch to a program.
2 Tap to switch to a recently-used program.
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3 Tap to see more programs.
4 Tap to change device settings.
5 Tap to see a Help topic for the current
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Chapter 2
Entering and Searching Information
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Using the Hardware Keyboard
2.3 Using the Standard On-Screen Keyboard
2.4 Using Letter Recognizer
2.5 Using Block Recognizer
2.6 Using Transcriber
2.7 Using Phone Pad
2.8 Drawing and Writing on the Screen
2.9 Recording a Note
2.10 Voice Commander
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2.1 Introduction
When you select a field that requires text or numbers, Input Panel
automatically becomes available. Input Panel provides access to the
various input methods available on your device. By default, Input
Panel appears as on the menu bar. The icon indicates which input
method is currently selected. The Input Selector arrow opens a list of
available input methods.
To show or hide Input Panel
• Tap the Input Panel icon on the menu bar.
Icon Indicates the selected input method is
The on-screen keyboard.
Letter Recognizer or Block Recognizer.
Phone Pad
Transcriber (if available).
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2.2 Using the Hardware Keyboard
Flip open the device to reveal the hardware keyboard. It is similar to
a standard keyboard on your PC. You can do the following with the
hardware keyboard:
• T o type lowercase letters, press the keys using your thumbs or
fingers.
• To type a single uppercase letter or symbol, press
uppercase letters, press .
• Press to pick up a call, make a call, or send a
message. You can also enable or disable the Speakerphone by
pressing and holding the key for one second.
• Press to end a call or cancel a message.
• Press to make a video-enabled call in a 3G environment.
• Press once to enter a second-layer symbol or number;
press and hold the key for continuous second-layer symbol or
number entries.
• Press to enter symbols or special characters from a
predefined list.
• Press to quickly start Internet Explorer Mobile.
• Press to verify your data entries.
• Press to start the Messaging program.
• Press to start the Start menu.
• Press the numeric keys to enter numbers in text and when
dialing.
• Press for directional movement.
• Press to access the list of your contacts.
• Press to manage the Wi-Fi connection.
. To use all
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The following illustration displays the buttons on the side of your
device.
• – Slide left or right to adjust the volume.
• – Press to launch the built-in camera.
• – Press to turn the backlight on.
• – Press to start Voice Speed Dial.
Press and hold to start recording and release to stop
recording.
2.3 Using the Standard On-Screen Keyboard
The on-screen keyboard is available when text entry is possible. You
can enter text by tapping keys on the keyboard that is displayed on the
screen.
To enter text using the on-screen keyboard
1. In a program, tap the Input Selector arrow, and tap Keyboard.
2. Enter text by tapping keys on the on-screen keyboard.
To enlarge the on-screen keyboard
1. Tap the Input Selector arrow.
2. Tap Options.
3. In the Input method list, select Keyboard.
4. Tap Large Keys.
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