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2.6 Drawing and Writing on the Screen
With your device, you can draw directly on the screen, or write on the screen and save
notes in your own
handwriting. To do this, you must set the input mode in Notes to
Writing
. If you prefer to use handwriting or frequently add drawings to your notes, you
may find it helpful to set Writing as the default input mode. If you prefer typed text, set
Typing
as the default input mode.
To set the input mode for Notes
1.
Tap
Start > Programs > Notes
.
2.
In the note list, tap
Menu > Options
.
3.
In the
Default mode
box, tap one of the following:
•
Writing
if you want to draw or enter handwritten text in a note.
•
Typing
if you want to create a typed note.
4.
Tap
OK
.
To write a note
1.
Tap
Start > Programs > Notes
.
2.
In the note list, tap
New
.
3.
Write your text on the screen.
4.
When fi nished, tap
OK
to return to the note list.
Notes To select handwritten text, tap and hold next to the writing. As soon as dots appear, and
before they form a complete circle, quickly drag across the writing.
If a letter crosses three ruled lines, it is treated as a drawing rather than text.
To draw a note
1.
Tap
Start > Programs > Notes
.
2.
In the note list, tap
New
.
3.
Draw on the screen, crossing at least three ruled lines.