About the XMB™ menu > Using the keyboard
Using the keyboard
The keyboard is automatically displayed whenever text entry is required. These instructions assume use of the English keyboard. For information on using other language keyboards, see the user's guide for the respective language.
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Cursor |
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Text entry field |
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Displays predictive options |
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Operation keys |
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Displays when predictive mode is on |
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Input mode display |
List of keys
Keys that are displayed vary depending on the input mode and other conditions.
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Inserts a symbol or emoticon |
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Switches the type of characters to be entered |
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Moves the cursor |
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Deletes the character to the left of the cursor |
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Inserts a space |
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Inserts a line break |
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Copies or pastes text |
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Switches to the mini-size keyboard |
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Switches the input mode |
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Confirms characters that have been typed but not entered / Exits the keyboard |
Entering characters
Using predictive mode, you can enter the first few letters of the word, which will bring up a list of commonly used words that start with these letters. You can then use the directional buttons to select the word that you want. After you have finished entering text, select the "Enter" key to exit the keyboard.
Hints
- You may not be able to use emoticons in some input modes.
- The languages you can use for text entry are the supported system languages. For example, if the system language is set to French, you can enter text in French. You can set the system language by going to
(Settings) > 
(System Settings) > [System Language]. - You can clear the entire text entry field by pressing the
+ L1 buttons at the same time.
Using a connected keyboard
You can enter text using a USB keyboard or Bluetooth® keyboard (both sold separately). With the text entry screen displayed, if any key on the connected keyboard is pressed, the text entry screen will enable you to use the connected keyboard.
Hints
- For details on connecting a Bluetooth® keyboard, see (Settings) >
(Accessory Settings) > [Manage Bluetooth® Devices] in this guide. - You cannot use the predictive mode when using a connected keyboard.
- You can enter a line break in the text entry field by pressing ALT + ENTER. You can only enter a line break when it is applicable, such as when writing a message under the
(Friends) category. - You can clear the entire text entry field by pressing SHIFT + BACKSPACE at the same time.
- You can paste text that has been copied by pressing Ctrl + V. The text that was copied last will be pasted.
Using the mini-size keyboard
If you select from the full-size keyboard, it will switch to the mini-size keyboard. On the mini-size keyboard, multiple characters are assigned to a single key.
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Cursor |
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(2) |
Text entry field |
(3) |
Displays predictive options |
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Displays characters that can be entered using the selected key. |
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Operation keys |
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Displays when predictive mode is on |
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Input mode display |
button, the character that can be entered changes. For example, to enter [L], select 
and press the 
to move the cursor so that it is positioned after the [L]. Then select Hint
You can also use the single tap text entry method. Use the "Options" key to switch the text entry method. When using single tap, words that can be created using combinations made from one letter (or number) on each selected key are displayed as predictive text entry options. For example, if you select the "DEF3" key, words beginning with d, e, f or 3 are listed in the predictive options window on the right side of the on-screen keyboard. If the symbol ">" is displayed, keep entering letters until predictive options are displayed.
List of keys
Keys that are displayed vary depending on the input mode and other conditions.
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Inserts a symbol |
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Switches between upper and lower case |
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Inserts a line break |
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Moves the cursor |
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Deletes the character to the left of the cursor |
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Inserts a space |
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Copies or pastes text |
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Switches to the full-size keyboard |
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Displays the options menu |
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Switches the input mode |
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Confirms characters that have been typed but not entered / Exits the keyboard |
