America PDA User Manual for Telus

50 Entering Text
4.7 Using Block Recognizer
With Block Recognizer, you use a single stroke to write letters, numbers, symbols, and punctuation, which
are then converted into typed text.
To use Block Recognizer
1. From a program, tap the Input Selector arrow and then tap Other Input Methods > Block
Recognizer.
2. Write characters, numbers, and symbols in the designated writing area.
Enter letters by writing in the
abc (left) area of the box.
Enter numbers by writing in the
123 (right) area of the box.
Enter symbols and punctuation by tapping the left or right area of the box (a gray dot appears),
then writing the desired character.
Tip For help with writing characters, tap the question mark near the writing area.
4.8 Using Letter Recognizer
With Letter Recognizer, you can write individual letters, numbers, and punctuation marks, which are then
converted into typed text.
To use Letter Recognizer
1. From a program, tap the Input Selector arrow and then tap Other Input Methods > Letter
Recognizer.
2. Write characters, numbers, and symbols in the designated writing area.
Enter uppercase letters by writing in the
ABC (left) area of the box.
Enter lowercase letters by writing in the
abc (middle) area of the box.
Enter numbers by writing in the
123 (right) area of the box.
Enter punctuation and symbols by writing the desired character in the
123 (right) area of the box.
Tip For help with writing characters, tap the question mark near the writing area.
4.9 Using Transcriber
Transcriber is a handwriting recognition program that enables you to write in cursive, print, or a combination
of both.
To write using Transcriber
1. Open a program that accepts user input, such as Word Mobile.
2. Tap the
Input Selector arrow and then tap Other Input Methods > Transcriber. The Transcriber
introductory screen appears. Read the introduction and tap OK.
3. Position the cursor where you want text to appear.
4. Use the stylus to write anywhere on the screen. The handwriting will be converted to text shortly after
you lift the stylus from the screen.
To enter punctuation and symbols
Transcriber comes with an on-screen keyboard that provides an easy way to add punctuation or a special
symbol to existing text. To use this on-screen keyboard, tap
on the Transcriber toolbar.
The keyboard remains visible until you tap the button again.
Tips • To reposition the keyboard, tap and hold the title bar, then drag to the desired location.
• When no text is selected, you can open the keyboard by using the
gesture (draw a line straight down and
then straight up). For more information about using Transcriber gestures, see Help on your device.
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