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Chapter 2
Entering Data in Your Communicator
This chapter explains how to enter data into your Treo™ 180g communicator using each of the
following methods:
■ Using Graffiti
®
writing
■ Using the onscreen keyboard
■ Using your computer keyboard
■ Importing data
Using Graffiti writing to enter data
Your communicator includes Graffiti writing software as the primary system for entering text and
numbers. With Graffiti writing, you write simple strokes with the stylus and they are instantly
recognized as letters or numbers. This section shows you how to write letters, numbers,
punctuation, and symbols as well as some Graffiti tips and tricks.
Writing Graffiti characters
Most people find they can enter text quickly and accurately with only minutes of practice. Graffiti
writing includes any character you can type on a standard keyboard. The Graffiti strokes closely
resemble the uppercase letters of the regular alphabet, which makes Graffiti writing easy to learn.
There are four basic concepts for success with Graffiti writing:
■ If you draw the character shape exactly as shown in the tables later in this chapter (like the
shapes shown in the following diagram), you achieve 100% accuracy.
■ The heavy dot on each shape shows where to begin the stroke. Certain characters have
similar shapes, but different beginning and end points. Always begin the stroke at the heavy
dot (you should not create the heavy dot; it is only there to show you where to begin the
stroke).
■ Most characters require only a single stroke. When you lift the stylus from the Graffiti writing
area, your communicator recognizes and displays the text character immediately. To
accomplish single strokes, some Graffiti strokes are portions of the regular alphabet
equivalents.