Using The Spt 1550; Writing With The Stylus; Using The Onscreen Keyboard - Symbol SPT 1550 Product Reference Manual

Using the SPT 1550

This section describes the procedures for the basic use of the SPT 1550 terminal. Topics
covered include powering on the terminal, using the backlight, adjusting the screen
contrast, writing with the stylus, and using the onscreen keyboard.

Writing with the Stylus

Your SPT 1550 includes Graffiti
text and numbers. Graffiti is a system where simple strokes you write with the stylus are
instantly recognized as letters or numbers. Refer to Writing Graffiti with the Stylus on page
2-6 for more information.

Using the Onscreen Keyboard

You can activate the on-screen keyboard any time you need to enter text or numbers on
your SPT 1550. Note that you cannot enter Graffiti characters while using the on-screen
keyboard.
To use the on-screen keyboard:
1. Open any SPT 1550 PIM application.
2. Tap any record name, or tap the New button with the tip of the stylus.
3. Tap the left target to open the Alpha keyboard, or tap the right target to open the
Numeric keyboard.
Refer to Using the On-Screen Keyboard on page 2-17 for additional information.
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handwriting software as the primary system for entering
Tap here for letters
keyboard
Getting Started with the SPT 1550
Tap here for numbers
keyboard
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