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Graffiti® Writing
The stylus can also be used to enter information by writing in the Graffiti 
writing area. Graffiti is an application that introduces you to the 
handwriting style the handheld computer understands. Characters are 
entered by writing in the Graffiti area using the stylus. The letters are 
then displayed on the handheld computer screen.
To start using Graffiti:
1.Remove the stylus from your phone.
2.From the phone main menu, tap the Application Launcher icon .
3.Tap the Graffiti Icon .
4.Follow the instructions on the screen.
5.When finished, tap  .
The Graffiti area is divided into two different areas. The left side is used to 
create letters, alpha characters and symbols. The right side is used to 
create numbers or numeric characters. Small marks in the middle of the 
screen designate the divide between alpha and numeric areas.
The Graffiti letters have a starting point that is designated by a small 
black square. Using the stylus, trace the letter in the Graffiti writing area 
just as it’s displayed above. If you’re successful, the letter is displayed on 
the dotted line below the characters.
Note: Some characters have similar shapes, but different starting points. 
Make sure that you begin drawing from the correct point to make the 
desired character. 
						

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Here is the Graffiti alphabet:
Tip: For greater accuracy, draw letters with large strokes that take up nearly all the available area.
Tip: Write at a natural speed. Writing too slow can cause errors.
Tip: Press firmly on the stylus at a right angle. Avoid writing at a slant. 
						

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Capital Letters
To make capital letters, you can use the shift stroke. The shift stroke is 
made exactly like the other letters in the alphabet. The shift stroke is a 
single line from the bottom to top starting the stroke from the bottom.
To make the shift stroke:
1.Using the stylus, make a line starting from the bottom and drawing 
upwards.
2.Notice that the display changes to reflect the shift command by 
placing an arrow in the lower right corner of the screen. The next 
alpha character entered will be capitalized.
Cap Lock
Capital letters can be set to always on just like using a standard Caps 
Lock key on a keyboard. To accomplish this function, use the stylus to 
make two cap shift marks in a row. 
						

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Numbers
Writing numbers is done the exact same way as letters. Simply use the 
numeric or right side of the Graffiti writing area. Numbers also have a 
starting point, similar to the letters. 
Here is a chart of how to write Graffiti numbers:
Writing Punctuation Marks
Any standard punctuation mark available on a keyboard can be created 
using Graffiti writing.
All punctuation marks begin with a single tap in the Graffiti alpha 
writing area. This tap activates the punctuation shift, indicated by a dot 
on the display screen. The next stroke is designed to create a punctuation 
mark. When the punctuation stroke is active, the character can be written 
on either side of the Graffiti area. 
						

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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 
to the lower right corner of the Graffiti alpha area. 
						

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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:

 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

lu - Lunch

di - Dinner 
						

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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
TM 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.

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

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

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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
TM handhelds 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 PalmTM 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 Expense Items

Editing Expense Items

Transferring Data to Microsoft Word or 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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