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mark. When the punctuation stroke is active, the character can be written 
on either side of the Graffiti area.
Here is a chart of how to write punctuation marks:
Writing Symbols and Extended Characters
To write symbols and characters, you simply activate the Symbol shift. 
When the symbol shift is activated, a slash mark is displayed in the 
bottom right hand corner of the screen, just above the Graffiti area. The 
next stroke after the symbol shift is the desired symbol character. The 
symbol shift is done by tapping and dragging the stylus from the top left 
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Here is a chart of how to write Graffiti symbols:
Writing Accented Characters
To write accented characters, you have to write the letter and then 
perform the accent stroke. Accents are added to letters or alpha 
characters. 
For example, the following displays an accented “E”:
Here is a chart of accented characters: 
						

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Command Bar
The Command Bar allows you to display a list of shortcuts by making a 
stroke on the Graffiti writing area. If you are on the Applications 
Launcher main menu, the Command Bar displays:

Info - Displays the Info screen that displays all the applications 
and their memory usage.

 Beam - Displays the Beam screen. This allows you to beam 
applications to another user.

 Delete - Displays the Delete screen. This allows you to delete 
applications.
To make the command bar display:
1.On the left side of the Graffiti screen, make the following stroke.
Graffiti Shortcuts
There are also shortcuts built into the Palm OS® software. These 
shortcuts allow you to quickly and easily enter information with fewer 
strokes. Usually shortcuts are commonly used phrases or words. You can 
also create your own shortcuts with up to 45 characters. 
The following shortcuts are included with the Palm OS
®:

ds - Date Stamp

ts - Time Stamp

dts - Date/Time Stamp

me - Meeting

br - Breakfast 
						

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lu - Lunch

di - Dinner
Using a Shortcut
To use a shortcut, you need to make the shortcut stroke followed by the 
proper characters. The shortcut stroke is a curl that starts from the 
bottom left and goes to the bottom right.
Using a Shortcut
To use the shortcut, simply write the shortcut stroke and then the alpha 
characters that are defined in the preferences. You know that you have 
created the correct stroke when the shortcut symbol is displayed on the 
screen.
To write a shortcut:
1.Open a program into which you can enter text using Graffiti. (Memo 
Pad, Address Book, etc.)
2.With the application open and a blinking cursor on the first line, 
write the shortcut symbol as displayed above.
3.The shortcut symbol is displayed on the screen.
4.Write the letters “b” & “r”.
5.The word Breakfast is displayed.
Importing Data
If you have data stored on a desktop computer in applications such as 
spreadsheets and databases, or if you want to import data from another 
device, you can transfer the data to your handheld computer without 
having to enter it manually. Save the data in one of the file formats listed 
below, import it into the Palm Desktop software, and then perform a 
HotSync operation to transfer the data to your handheld computer. Palm 
Desktop software can import data in the following file formats:

Comma delimited (.csv, .txt): Address Book and Memo Pad only. 
						

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Tab delimited (.tab, .tsv, .txt): Address Book and Memo Pad only.CSV

(Lotus Organizer 2.x/97 Mapping): Address Book only.

Date Book archive (.dba).

Address Book archive (.aba).

To Do List archive (.tda).

Memo Pad archive (.mpa)
Archive formats (.csv, .txt, .tab, .tsv, .dba, .aba, .tda, .mpa) can only be 
used with Palm Desktop software. Use the archive file formats to share 
information with other people who use Palm Powered handheld’s or to 
create a copy of your important Palm Desktop information.
Importing Data
Data must be stored on the desktop or laptop machine before any it can 
be imported. Importing the data allows you to keep the information 
created on the desktop or laptop available to you.
1.Launch the Palm Desktop software on your desktop or laptop 
computer.
2.Select one of the following buttons:

Date

Address

To  D o

Memo
Note: Import file extensions or choices depend on which button is selected.
3.From the menu, click “File/Import”.
4.The Import screen is displayed. Click the “Files of Type” drop down 
arrow and select the proper file format.
5.Click the “Browse” button and navigate to the desired file location.
6.Click “Import”.
7.Perform a HotSync function to add the new data to your phone.
Note: See the Palm Desktop help file for more information on Importing. 
						

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Section 2L
Expense Manager
In This Section

Creating a new Expense Item

Editing an Expense Item

Transferring Data to Microsoft Excel
he Expense Manager allows you to keep on top of your finances by 
tracking your expenses and transferring the information to a 
spreadsheet on a desktop computer. You can Record dates, types of expenses, 
amount spent, payment method, and other details associated with any 
money that you spend. You’ll find that your phone can be a valuable tool in 
tracking expense information.
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Creating Expense Items
The Expense application allows you to record the date, expense type, and 
the amount you spend. You can sort Expense items into different 
categories or add other information to an item.
Creating a New Expense
1.
From the Application main menu, tap the “Expense” application 
icon. 
2.Tap New.
Tip: You can also create a new Expense item in the Expense List screen by 
writing on the number side of the Graffiti writing area. The first number you 
write begins your new Expense item.
3.Enter the amount of the expense using Graffiti text or the on-screen 
keyboard.
4.Tap “Expense Type” for the list of available expenses.
Note: The expense is automatically saved when an expense type is selected. If an expense type is not selected, the expense is not yet saved.
5.Select the proper expense type from the list. 
						

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Changing the Expense Date 
The expense date is defaulted to the date the expense was entered into the 
system. The date can be changed to better reflect the actual date of the 
expense.
Changing the Date
1.
Tap the desired expense item.
2.Tap the date of the item.
3.The Date screen is displayed with a calendar. Tap the correct date of 
the expense.
Once the date is selected, the screen goes back to the expense main 
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Entering Receipt Details
Detailed expense-related information can be added to the item using the 
details screen. The details screen allows you to add the following 
information:

Category - Select one of the default categories or create a custom 
category for the expense item.

Ty p e - The type of the expense can be selected from the list.

Payment - Select the type of payment used for the expense.

Currency - Select the type of currency used for the expense.

Vendor and City - Enter the Vendor and City information in the 
spaces provided.

Attendees - Enter the attendees of the expense if needed.
Adding Receipt Details
1.
Tap the desired expense item.
2.Tap the Details button to open the Receipt Details screen.
3.Tap the drop down menu and select the desired category.
4.Tap the drop down menu and select the desired type.
5.Tap the drop down menu and select the desired payment.
6.Tap the drop down menu and select the desired currency.
7.Enter the Vendor and City information.
8.Enter any attendees.
9.Tap OK to save and exit. 
						

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Entering the Expense Type Automatically
You can select an expense type by writing the first letter or letters of an 
expense type in the Graffiti writing area. For example, writing the letter 
“T” enters the Taxi expense type. Writing “T” and then “e” enters 
Telephone, which is the first expense type beginning with the letters 
“Te”.
Filling in the Expense Automatically
1.
Tap the Menu Launcher icon.
2.Select Options and tap Preferences.
3.Tap the Use Automatic Fill When Entering Data check box to 
select the option. 
4.Tap OK to exit.