Operation Manual

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Getting started
2.6 Screen Orientation
To switch the orientation of your touch screen between Portrait and Landscape modes:
1. Tap
Start > Settings > System tab > Screen.
2. On the General tab, select the Orientation by tapping Portrait, Landscape (right-
handed), or Landscape (left-handed).
The Portrait mode allows you to get a better view or better operation of certain programs on
your O
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Xda Flame, while Landscape may be optimal for viewing longer text files.
2.7 Entering information
You can enter information on your O
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Xda Flame in the following ways:
• Synchronizing: Using ActiveSync, exchange information between your PC and device.
(For more information, see Chapter 11 Synchronization).
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Typing: Using the input panel or the keyboard, enter text into the device. You can do
this by tapping keys on the on-screen keyboard, or by using the handwriting recognition
software
• Writing: Using the stylus, write directly on the screen.
• Drawing: Using the stylus, draw directly on the screen.
•
Recording: Create a standalone recording or embed a recording into a document or note.
Block Recognizer
With the Block Recognizer, you can input character strokes (using the stylus) in a way
similar to those used on other devices.
1. Tap the arrow next to the keyboard, and then Block Recognizer.
2. Write a letter in the box. When you write a letter, it is converted to onscreen text. For
instructions on using the Block Recognizer, tap the question mark next to the writing area.
Portrait mode
Landscape mode