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Data Entry―Alpha, Numeric and Importing XT85 User Manual
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Data Entry ―Alpha, Numeric and Importing
Entering Information on the XT Series Device
Information can be entered into the Janam XT Series device handheld computer in a variety of ways:
 Barcode scanning  Scan barcodes to automatically capture data. See Chapter 6 for
information about barcode scanning.
 Typing  Use the physical keypad or the on-screen keyboard to input text, numbers and
other characters.
 Drawing and Writing  Freehand drawing and/or handwriting can be entered using the
stylus within the Notes application.
 Audio  The Notes application provides the ability to record voice notes.
 Photography  The integrated digital camera provides the ability to capture photographic
images. See Chapter 10 for information about the camera function.
 Synchronizing  Import or exchange data between a PC and the device using ActiveSync
and the Windows Mobile Device Center. See Chapter 7 for more on synchronization.
Note: Janam XT Series devices feature either a QWERTY physical keypad suited for
frequent input of alphabetic data or a 10-key numeric physical keypad, for users
focused on numeric data input. Both versions provide an on-screen keyboard for
entering alpha, numeric and special character data.
Typing
XT Series devices are capable of running a variety of applications, many of which rely upon or
require the input of alpha, numeric or special character data. In addition to either a QWERTY
or numeric physical keypad (depending on the model configuration) XT Series devices feature
the ability to key in data with the supplied stylus on an integrated On-Screen Keyboard.
To use the On-Screen Keyboard:
1. Tap the On-Screen Keyboard
(icon) in the Tile Toolbar at
the bottom of the screen.
2. Use the supplied stylus to tap
keys on the keyboard displayed
on the screen.
This function is available only in
modes when text entry is
possible.