Toshiba E740 Pocket Pc Instructions Manual

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Enter Information on Your Toshiba Pocket PC 
You have several options for entering new information: 
■ Use the input panel to enter typed text, either by using the soft 
keyboard or other input method 
■ Write directly on the screen 
■ Draw pictures on the screen 
■ Speak into your device microphone to record a message 
■ Use Microsoft
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When you use the input panel, your device anticipates the word you are 
typing or writing and displays it above the input panel. When you tap the 
displayed word, it is inserted into your text at the insertion point. The 
more you use your device, the more words it learns to anticipate. 
 
To change word suggestion options, such as the...

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To use Block Recognizer: 
With Block Recognizer you can input character strokes using the stylus 
that are similar to those used on other devices. 
1 Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button and then Block 
Recognizer. 
2 Write a letter in the box. 
When you write a letter, it is converted to typed text that appears on the 
screen. For...

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Writing on the Screen 
In any program that accepts writing, such as the Notes program, and in 
the Notes tab in Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks, you can use your stylus 
to write directly on the screen. Write the way you do on paper. You can 
edit and format what you’ve written and convert the information to text at 
a later time. 
To write on...

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To convert writing to text: 
■ Tap Tools and then Recognize. 
If you want to convert only certain words, select them before tapping 
Recognize on the Tools menu (or tap and hold the selected words and 
then tap Recognize on the pop-up menu). If a word is not recognized, it 
is left as writing. 
 
 
 
 
The writing is turned into text....

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If the conversion is incorrect, you can select different words from a list of 
alternates or return to the original writing. To do so, tap and hold the 
incorrect word (tap one word at a time). On the pop-up menu, tap 
Alternates. A menu with a list of alternate words appears. Tap the word 
you want to use, or tap the writing at the top of...

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Drawing on the Screen 
You can draw on the screen in the same way that you write on the 
screen. The difference between writing and drawing on the screen is how 
you select items and how they can be edited. For example, selected 
drawings can be resized, while writing cannot. 
To create a drawing 
■ Cross three ruled lines on your first...

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Recording a Message 
In any program where you can write or draw on the screen, you can also 
quickly capture thoughts, reminders, and phone numbers by recording a 
message. In Calendar, Tasks, and Contacts, you can include a recording 
in the Notes tab. In the Notes program, you can either create a 
standalone recording or include a...

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Using My Text 
When using Inbox or MSN Messenger, use My Text to quickly insert 
preset or frequently used messages into the text entry area. To insert a 
message, tap My Text and tap a message. 
You can add text after inserting a My Text message before sending it. 
To edit a My Text message, in the Tools menu, tap Edit and then tap My 
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Find and Organize Information 
The Find feature on your device helps you quickly locate information. 
■ On the 
 menu, tap Find. Enter the text you want to find, select a 
data type, and then tap Go to start the search. 
To quickly find information that is taking up storage space on your 
Pocket PC, select Larger than 64 KB in Type. 
You can...