Entering Data; Using The Stylus - PSC Falcon 4220 Quick Reference Manual

Entering Data

To select and open programs, select
to open a list of available programs. Or if the program has an icon on
the desktop, double-tap to open it.
There are several ways to enter data on the PDA once in an applica-
tion:
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For information on factory installed applications, refer to the Falcon
4220 Product Reference Guide.

Using the Stylus

The stylus is located next to the CF cover or handstrap plate on the
right rear of the PDA as illustrated in
the equivalent of the mouse on a PC.
Never use a pen, pencil, or other sharp object on the Falcon's touchscreen display. Use only the
supplied stylus or plastic-tipped pens intended for use with a touchscreen-sensitive display. To
replace a missing stylus refer to the PSC Price Book on
your PSC reseller.
CAUTION
Use the stylus to:
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Quick Reference Guide
Use the keypad to enter alpha-numeric characters. Refer to
"Using the Keypad" on page 18.
Use the stylus on the touchscreen display. Refer to "Using the
Stylus" on page for more information on using the stylus.
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Select text in the same way you select text on a PC. Use the
stylus to highlight the desired text by dragging the stylus
across the desired text, double-tapping to select one word, and
triple-tapping to select an entire line/paragraph. Refer to "Nav-
igating the Display" on page 22.
Use the soft input panel (digital keyboard) with the stylus.
Refer to "Soft Keypad/Input Panel" on page 23.
Use the bar code scanner to enter data. Press the trigger or
scan button to initiate a scan. The scanned data will be entered
into the current application's open file. Refer to "Scanning Bar
Codes" starting on page
scanner.
Navigate the touchscreen display.
Select characters in the soft input panel (SIP).
Select applications from the desktop or system tray.
Select buttons, tabs, fields and text within applications and
dialog boxes.
Start > Programs
for more information on using the
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10. The stylus on the PDA is
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Entering Data
from the task bar
or contact
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