Chapter 2
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Chapter 2
Entering Data in Your Handheld
This chapter explains how to enter data into your Visor™ Edge
handheld computer, by writing with the stylus in the Graffiti
®
writing
area, by using the onscreen keyboard, by using the computer
keyboard, by using an external keyboard, or by importing data from
another application.
Using Graffiti writing to enter data
Chapter 1 introduced Graffiti writing and briefly described how to use
it to enter text in your applications. In this section, you learn the
procedures for creating letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols as
well as some Graffiti tips and tricks.
Writing Graffiti characters
Most people find they can enter text quickly and accurately with only
minutes of practice. Graffiti writing includes any character you can
type on a standard keyboard. The Graffiti strokes closely resemble the
uppercase letters of the regular alphabet, which makes Graffiti writing
easy to learn.
There are four basic concepts for success with Graffiti writing:
■
If you draw the character shape exactly as shown in the tables later
in this chapter (like the shapes shown in the following diagram),
you achieve 100% accuracy.
■
The heavy dot on each shape shows where to begin the stroke.
Certain characters have similar shapes, but different beginning
and end points. Always begin the stroke at the heavy dot (you
should not create the heavy dot; it is only there to show you where
to begin the stroke).
Summary of Contents for Visor Visor Edge
Page 1: ...Visor Edge Handheld User Guide Macintosh Edition ...
Page 10: ...Page 2 ...
Page 36: ...Page 28 Introduction to Your Visor Edge Handheld ...
Page 50: ...Page 42 Entering Data in Your Handheld ...
Page 62: ...Page 54 Managing Your Applications ...
Page 72: ...Page 64 Overview of Basic Applications ...
Page 164: ...Page 156 Application Specific Tasks ...
Page 232: ...Page 224 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld ...
Page 238: ...Page 230 Maintaining Your Handheld ...
Page 250: ...Page 242 Troubleshooting Tips ...