Palm Zire 71 - Graffiti 2 Tips

Chapter 3 Entering Data on Your Handheld
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To write Graffiti 2 characters:
1. Tap the screen where you want your text to appear.
You need to tap above the Graffiti 2 writing area, and you must see a blinking
cursor before you write the text.
2. Use the tables on the following pages to find the stroke shape for the letter you
want to create. For example, the stroke shown below creates the letter n.
3. Position the stylus in the left side of the Graffiti 2 writing area.
4. Start your stroke at the heavy dot, and draw the stroke shape as it appears in the
tables.
5. Lift the stylus from the screen at the end of the stroke shape.
When you lift the stylus from the screen, your handheld recognizes your stroke
immediately and prints the letter at the insertion point on the screen.
As soon as you lift the stylus from the screen, you can begin the stroke for the next
character you want to write.
To delete Graffiti 2 characters:
■ Set the insertion point to the right of the character you want to delete and make
the backspace stroke in the Graffiti 2 writing area.
Graffiti 2 tips
When using Graffiti 2 writing, keep these tips in mind:
■ Accuracy improves when you write large characters. Draw strokes that nearly
fill the Graffiti 2 writing area.
■ Write at natural speed. Writing too slowly can generate recognition errors.
■ Press firmly and do not write on a slant. Vertical strokes should be parallel to
the sides of the Graffiti 2 writing area.
■ Alternate stroke shapes are available for some characters. You can use the
Graffiti 2 Preferences screen to choose the one that’s easiest for you.
See “Graffiti 2 Preferences” in Chapter 16 for details.
Backspace
Start stroke
at heavy dot
Lift stylus
here