HTC PA10A User Manual
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THIS DEVICE IS NOT CHARGED WHEN YOU TAKE IT OUT OF THE BOX.
DO NOT REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK WHEN THE DEVICE IS CHARGING.
WHEN INSERTING YOUR SIM CARD, MAKE SURE THE DEVICE IS POWERED OFF, AND THAT THE SIM
CARD SNAPS INTO THE SOCKET.
YOUR WARRANTY IS INVALIDATED IF YOU OPEN OR TAMPER WITH THE DEVICE’S OUTER CASING.
EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES
When in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere or where flammable materials exist, the product
should be turned off and the user should obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an
explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are advised not to use the equipment at refueling
points such as service or gas stations, and are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio
equipment in fuel depots, chemical plants, or where blasting operations are in progress. Areas with a potentially
explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked. These include fueling areas, below deck on
boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles,
such as grain, dust, or metal powders.
PRIVACY RESTRICTIONS
Some countries require full disclosure of recorded telephone conversations, and stipulate that you must inform
the person with whom you are speaking that the conversation is being recorded. Always obey the relevant laws
and regulations of your country when using the recording feature of your Pocket PC Phone.
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Important Safety Precautions
When using this product, the safety precautions below must be taken to offset possible legal liabilities and
damages.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
This product is intended for use when supplied with power from the battery. Other usage may be dangerous and
will invalidate any approval given to this product.
SAFETY IN AIRCRAFTS
Due to the possible interference caused by this product to an aircraft's navigation system and its
communications network, using this product on board an airplane is against the law in most countries.
ENVIRONMENT RESTRICTIONS
Do not use this product at gas or refueling stations. The use of this product is also prohibited in fuel
storehouses, chemical plants, and locations containing explosives.
SAFETY FOR ENVIRONMENTS
Do not use this product in gas stations, fuel depots, chemical plants or where blasting operations are in
progress, or in potentially explosive atmospheres such as fuelling areas, below deck on boats, fuel or chemical
transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or
metal powders. Please be aware that Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily
injury or even death.
ROAD SAFETY
Vehicle drivers in motion are not permitted to use telephony services with handheld devices, except in the case
of emergency. In some countries, using hand-free devices as an alternative is allowed.
INTERFERENCE WITH MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FUNCTIONS
This product may cause medical equipment to malfunction. The use of this device is forbidden in most hospitals
and medical clinics.
NONIONIZING RADIATION
This product should be operated in the suggested normal condition only to ensure the radiative performance
and safety of the interference. As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that for
satisfactory operation of the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is recommended that no part of the
human body be allowed to come too close to the antenna during operation of the equipment.
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Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started
1.1 Getting to Know your device and its Accessories .................................10
1.2 Battery Information ...................................................................................15
1.3 Starting Up ................................................................................................. 16
1.4 The Today Screen ......................................................................................19
1.5 Using the Start Menu .................................................................................21
Chapter 2 Entering and Searching Information
2.1 Introduction ................................................................................................26
2.2 Using the Keyboard ..................................................................................27
2.3 Using Letter Recognizer ........................................................................... 27
2.4 Using Block Recognizer ...........................................................................28
2.5 Using Transcriber ...................................................................................... 28
2.6 Using Phone Pad .......................................................................................32
2.7 Drawing and Writing on the Screen ......................................................... 35
2.8 Recording a Note ....................................................................................... 36
2.9 Searching Information ..............................................................................37
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Chapter 3 Using Phone Features
3.1 Using the Phone ........................................................................................ 40
3.2 Making a Call .............................................................................................41
3.3 Receiving a Call .........................................................................................43
3.4 In-Call Options ...........................................................................................44
3.5 Additional Dialing Information ................................................................. 45
Chapter 4 Synchronizing Your Pocket PC Phone
4.1 Using ActiveSync ...................................................................................... 48
4.2 Synchronizing Information .......................................................................49
4.3 Synchronizing via Infrared and Bluetooth .............................................. 52
4.4 Synchronizing Music, Video, and Pictures ............................................. 53
Chapter 5 Managing Your Pocket PC Phone
5.1 Personalizing Your Pocket PC Phone .....................................................56
5.2 Adding and Removing Programs .............................................................63
5.3 Managing Memory .....................................................................................64
5.4 Backing Up Files .......................................................................................66
5.5 Protecting Your device ..............................................................................67
5.6 Resetting Your Pocket PC Phone ............................................................69
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Chapter 6 Getting Connected
6.1 Connecting to the Internet ........................................................................ 72
6.2 Internet Explorer Mobile ...........................................................................74
6.3 Using Bluetooth ......................................................................................... 77
6.4 Using Wireless Modem ............................................................................. 81
6.5 Using Wireless LAN Manager ...................................................................84
6.6 Using Terminal Services Client ................................................................87
Chapter 7 Exchanging Messages and Using Outlook
7.1 E-mail and Text Messages ........................................................................90
7.2 Pocket MSN Messenger ............................................................................96
7.3 Calendar ..................................................................................................... 98
7.4 Contacts ..................................................................................................... 99
7.5 Tasks .........................................................................................................101
7.6 Notes ........................................................................................................103
Chapter 8 Experiencing Multimedia
8.1 Using Camera and Camcorder ...............................................................106
8.2 Using Pictures & Videos ......................................................................... 115
8.3 Using Windows Media Player ................................................................. 119
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Chapter 9 Using Other Applications
9.1 Word Mobile .............................................................................................126
9.2 Excel Mobile ............................................................................................. 128
9.3 Viewing Slide Shows with PowerPoint Mobile .....................................130
Appendix
A.1 Regulatory Notices .................................................................................. 134
A.2 PC Requirement to Run ActiveSync 4.x ............................................... 140
A.3 Specifications ......................................................................................... 141
A.4 Index ......................................................................................................... 143
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1.1 Getting to Know your device and its Accessories
1.2 Battery Information
1.3 Starting Up
1.4 The Today Screen
1.5 Using the Start Menu
Chapter 1
Getting Started
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1.1 Getting to Know your device and its Accessories
Front, top, and left-side view
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POWER/Backlight
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Press to turn on and off your device or backlight.
2 MiniSD Card Slot Lets you insert a storage card (miniSD card) for storing data.
3 Antenna
4 Notification LED 1
Bi-color LED on the left side: Blue and Green for Bluetooth system
notification of powered-up and ready to transmit radio frequency
signal, and Wi-Fi status.
5 Notification LED 2
Bi-color LED on the right side: Green and Orange for GSM standby,
SMS message, GSM network status, notification, battery charging
status.
6 Speaker Listen to a phone call from here.
7 Touch Screen Use to write, draw, or make a selection with the stylus.
8 Left SOFT KEY Press to perform the command shown in the label above the button.
9 START Button Press to open the Start menu.
10 OK Button Press to verify your data entries, or to exit the program in use.
11 Right SOFT KEY Press to perform the command shown in the label above the button.
12 END Button Press to end a call.
13 NAVIGATION Control
Press this multi-directional control up, down, left, or right to move
through menus, program instructions; carry out the selection by
pressing ENTER (the center button).
14 TALK Button Press to answer an incoming call or dial a number.
15 Infrared Port Lets you exchange file(s) or data with other devices wirelessly.
16 Internet Explorer Press to quickly launch Internet Explorer.
17 Volume Press up or down to adjust the volume.
18 Voice Recorder Press to record a voice note.
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1 Stylus and Stylus Slot Use the stylus to write, draw, or select items on the touch screen.
2 Flash
Allows you to capture images even in a dark environment. To turn on
the flash, tap the Flash icon ( ) when in Camera mode.
3 Camera Lens
The camera lens on your device supports two shoot modes: Wideangle mode (normal) and Macro mode (close-up). To change the
shoot mode, push the switch up for wide-angle mode ( ) or down
for macro mode ( ).
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External Antenna
Connector
You can connect your device to an external antenna to utilize the
superior reception quality.
5 Self-Portrait Mirror
Position your device until this mirror reflects the image you want to
capture.
6 Microphone
Speak into the microphone when receiving or making a phone call or
voice recording.
7 Earphone Jack Allows you to listen to audio media or use the phone’s hands-free kit.
8 Sync Connector Use this connector for synchronizing data or recharging the battery.
9 RESET Button With the stylus, press the Reset button to soft-reset your device.
10 CAMERA Button Press to launch the camera. Press again to take a picture.
Accessories
AC adapter Recharge the device battery.
USB cable Connect your device to a PC and synchronize data.
Stereo-wired headset with
volume control jog dial,
and Send and End buttons
Pick up and hang up incoming and outgoing calls.
USB cradle
Allows you to recharge your device and the second battery (if have),
as well as using ActiveSync to synchronize data between your device
and the PC.
• To recharge the device (or battery), connect the cradle to the
electrical outlet.
• To synchronize, connect the cradle to the USB port on your PC.
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The QWERTY keyboard
Your device provides you with a QWERTY keyboard, which is similar to a standard
keyboard on your PC. To use the hardware keyboard, slide the main screen rightward to
reveal the keyboard.
You can do the following with the hardware keyboard:
• To type lowercase letters, press the keys using your thumbs or fingers.
• To use all uppercase letters, press first, and then .
• To type a single uppercase letter, press and then press the corresponding key.
• To enter a number or symbol (labeled in red color), press and then press the
corresponding key.
• Press the Left/Right SOFT KEY to perform the command shown in the label above
the key.
• Press to verify your data entries or exit the program in use.
• Press to open the Start menu.
• Press the arrow keys for directional movement.
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1.2 Battery Information
Your device contains a rechargeable Li-ion polymer battery. Your device is designed to
use only manufacturer-specified original batteries and accessories. Battery performance
depends on many factors, including your wireless service provider’s network configuration,
signal strength, the temperature of the environment in which you operate your device, the
features and/or settings you select and use, items attached to your device’s connecting
ports, and your voice, data, and other program usage patterns.
Battery life estimates (approximations):
• Talk-time: 2.5 – 5 hours
• Standby time: up to 200 hours
Warning! To reduce risk of fire or burns:
• Do not attempt to open, disassemble, or service the battery pack.
• Do not crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of in fire or water.
• Do not expose to temperatures above 60˚C (140˚F).
• Replace only with the battery pack designated for this product.
• Recycle or dispose of used battery as stipulated by local regulation.
Install and charge the battery
New batteries are shipped partially charged. Before you can use your device, you need
to install and charge the battery. To install the battery, remove the battery cover first, and
then insert the battery by aligning the exposed copper part of the battery pack with the
protruding copper conductor. Then, gently push the battery into place, and replace the
battery cover.
Some batteries perform best after several full charge/discharge cycles. The time needed
to fully charge the battery is less than 4 hours. You can charge the battery by:
• Connecting your device directly to an external power source.
• Plugging the device sync cable into the USB port on your PC.
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Low battery
When the low-battery warning appears, do the following:
1. Immediately save your current data.
2. Synchronize with your PC.
3. Turn off your device.
To check the battery power
• Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Power; or,
• Tap the Battery icon ( ) on the Today screen.
1.3 Starting Up
Turn the device on and off
To turn on the device, press the POWER button. When you turn on the device for the
first time, you are asked to complete a calibration process. For more information, see
“Calibrate the device” in this chapter.
To turn off the device, press POWER again.
Note Pressing POWER turns off your device temporarily and switches the device to sleep
mode. However, you can still receive messages and calls while your device is in sleep
mode.
Calibrate the Device
Calibrating the device screen involves tapping with the stylus the center of a cross as it
moves around the screen. This process ensures that when you tap the screen with your
stylus, the tapped item is activated.
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If your device does not accurately respond to screen taps, please follow these steps to
re-calibrate it:
1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Screen.
2. On the General tab, tap Align Screen, and follow the instructions on the screen.
Buttons Lock
It is possible to lock the buttons on the device, so that the applications may not be
accidentally launched. Once you enable this feature, only the Power button can turn on
your device.
To configure the Buttons Lock settings
1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Buttons.
2. On the Lock tab, select the Lock all buttons except Power button check box.
3. Tap OK.
Note The Buttons Lock feature does not disable the phone function of your device. When
you enable this feature, you still can use the buttons on the device to receive or reject an
incoming call.
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Manage screen settings
The device touch screen has three orientation modes: Portrait, Landscape (right-handed),
and Landscape (left-handed). Portrait mode allows you to get a better view or a better
operation of certain programs on your device, while Landscape mode may be optimal for
viewing longer text files.
• To change the orientation, tap Start > Settings > System tab > Screen, and select the
orientation you want: Portrait, Landscape (right-handed), or Landscape (left-handed).
Or, you can simply tap the Display Mode icon on Today screen to change the display
mode.
Portrait mode Landscape mode
• To smooth the edges of screen fonts for many programs, on the ClearType tab, select
the Enable ClearType check box.
• To increase the readability or to see more content on the screen, on the Text Size tab,
adjust the text size by moving the slider.
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1.4 The Today Screen
The Today screen displays important information, such as upcoming appointments and
status indicators. You can tap a section on the screen to open the associated program.
• To access the Today screen, tap Start > Today.
• To customize the Today screen display, including the background image, tap Start >
Settings > Personal tab > Today.
1 Tap to open the Start menu.
2 Tap to view call status information.
3 Tap to view network status and related
options.
4 Tap to control device/ringer volume level.
5 Displays the current time. Tap and hold
to change the clock mode: Analog or
Digital.
6 Displays the current date. Tap to setup
date, time, alarm, and more.
7 Tap to set owner information.
8 Your day at a glance with reminders. Tap
to open the related program: messages,
tasks, and appointments.
9 Tap to open MSN sign-in screen.
10 Tap to open the Calendar screen.
11 Tap to open the Contacts screen.
12 Tap to open the Power Settings screen.
13 Tap to start Wireless Manager screen.
14 Tap to change the display mode between
Portrait and Landscape.
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Indicators
Following are some of the status icons that you may see on your device.
Icon Description
Indicates the battery is fully charged.
ndicates the battery is very low.
Battery charging.
Sound on.
Sound off.
Ringer in vibration mode.
Connection is active.
Connection is not active.
Synchronization in progress.
Synchronization error.
Indicates maximum signal strength.
No signal.
Radio is turned off.
No phone service.
Voice call in progress.
Calls are forwarded.
Call on hold
Missed call
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1.5 Using the Start Menu
The Start menu, located at the top left corner of the Today screen, displays a list of
programs. It lets you close a screen and switch from one program to another. You can
start a program by scrolling through the programs list and then pressing ENTER, or by
tapping a program with the stylus.
1 Tap to start a program. The items displayed
in Start menu can be customized by tap
Start > Settings > Personal tab > Menus.
2 Tap to start a recently-used program.
3 Tap to view and select more programs that
are installed in your device.
4 Tap to change device settings.
5 Tap to see a Help topic for the current
screen.
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New e-mail or text messages
New voice mail
Indicates any of wireless function (Phone, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi) is turned ON.
indicates the three features are turned OFF.
Indicates the display mode as Portrait mode. / indicates the Landscape mode.
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Icon Description
ActiveSync Synchronizes information between your device and a PC.
Bluetooth Stereo Searches and connects an available Bluetooth Stereo Headset
automatically.
Calculator Performs basic arithmetic and calculations, such as addition, subtraction,
multiplication, and division.
Calendar Keeps track of your appointments and creates meeting requests.
Camera Snaps photos or shoots video clips with accompanying audio.
Clear Storage Performs a hard reset and resumes the settings to factory default. Please
note all of your data on the device will lost when you execute this program.
Contacts Keeps track of your friends and colleagues.
Download Agent Provides information about the download status and the downloaded
content from the Internet.
Enroller Enables you to install and use certificates to connect to your Wi-Fi network.
Excel Mobile Creates new workbooks or lets you view and edit Excel workbooks.
File Explorer Enables you to organize and manage files on your device.
Games Lets you play two pre-installed games: Bubble Breaker and Solitaire.
Help Enables you to see Help topics for a program on your device.
Internet Explorer Internet Explorer browses Web and WAP sites, and downloads new
programs and files from the Internet.
Messaging Sends and receives e-mail and text messages.
Indicators
Following are some of the icons for the programs that are already installed on your device.
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Icon Description
Notes Creates handwritten or typed notes, drawings, and recordings.
Phone Makes and receives calls, switches between calls and sets up conference calling.
Pictures & Videos Collects, organizes, and sorts picture and video files in the My
Pictures folder of your device or on a storage card.
Pocket MSN Sends and receives instant messages with your MSN Messenger contacts.
PowerPoint Mobile Lets you view and edit PowerPoint slides and presentations.
Search Enables you to search contacts, data, and other information on your device.
Tasks Keeps track of your tasks.
Text Messages Retry Helps you resend the failed SMS messages. This program will
automatically launch and run in background when you turn on your device.
Windows Media Enables the multimedia function on your device.
Wireless Manager Allows you to manage the wireless connection (including Phone,
Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi).
Wireless Modem Enables your device as an external modem for a PC by using a serial
port, USB port, or infrared port.
Word Mobile Creates new documents or lets you view and edit Word documents.
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2.1 Introduction
2.2 Using the Keyboard
2.3 Using Letter Recognizer
2.4 Using Block Recognizer
2.5 Using Transcriber
2.6 Using Phone Pad
2.7 Drawing and Writing on the Screen
2.8 Recording a Note
2.9 Searching Information
Chapter 2
Entering and Searching Information
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2.1 Introduction
When you start a program or select a field that requires text or numbers, Input Panel
automatically becomes available. Input Panel provides access to the various input
methods available on your device, including Block Recognizer, Keyboard, Letter
Recognizer, Phone Pad, and Transcriber. By default, the Input Panel icon appears on
the menu bar to indicate which input method is currently selected. The Input Selector
arrow (shown at the right side of the Input Panel icon) opens a list of available input
methods.
Example:
To show or hide Input Panel
• Tap the Input Panel icon on the menu bar.
Input Panel (Keyboard)
Input Selector arrow
Input Panel icon
Icon Input method
The on-screen keyboard.
Letter Recognizer or Block Recognizer.
Phone Pad
Transcriber
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2.2 Using the Keyboard
To enter text, symbols, and numbers, you can either type using the QWERTY keyboard or
the standard on-screen keyboard. For use of the hardware keyboard, see the instruction
in Chapter 1.
Use the standard on-screen keyboard
The on-screen keyboard is available when text entry is possible. You can enter text by
tapping keys on the keyboard that is displayed on the screen.
To enter text using the on-screen keyboard
1. In a program, tap the Input Selector arrow, and then tap Keyboard.
2. Enter text by tapping keys on the on-screen keyboard.
To enlarge the on-screen keyboard
1. Tap the Input Selector arrow, and then tap Options.
2. In the Input method list, select Keyboard.
3. Tap Large Keys.
2.3 Using Letter Recognizer
With Letter Recognizer, you can write individual letters, numbers, and punctuation, which
are then converted into typed text.
To use Letter Recognizer
1. In a program, tap the Input Selector arrow, and then tap Letter Recognizer.
2. Write characters, numbers, and symbols in the designated writing area.
• Enter capital letters by writing in the ABC (left) area of the box.
• Enter lower case letters by writing in the abc (middle) area of the box.
• Enter numbers by writing in the 123 (right) area of the box.
• Enter punctuation and symbols by tapping in either area of the box and then writing
the desired character.
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2.4 Using Block Recognizer
With Block Recognizer, you use a single stroke to write letters, numbers, symbols, and
punctuation, which are then converted into typed text.
To use Block Recognizer
1. In a program, tap the Input Selector arrow, and then tap Block Recognizer.
2. Write characters, numbers, and symbols in the designated writing area.
• Enter letters by writing in the abc (left) area of the box.
• Enter numbers by writing in the 123 (right) area of the box.
• Enter symbols and punctuation by tapping in either area of the box and then writing
the desired character.
Note Letter Recognizer and Block Recognizer are available when text entry is possible.
Tip For help with writing characters with Letter Recognizer and Block Recognizer, tap the
question mark near the writing area.
2.5 Using Transcriber
Transcriber is a handwriting recognition program that allows you to write in cursive, print,
or a combination of both. Transcriber works transparently in the background of programs,
recognizing words with its integrated dictionary. When Transcriber is turned on, it interprets
stylus movement anywhere on the screen as handwriting input. For more information
about using Transcriber, see Help on your device.
To start Transcriber
1. Start a program that accepts user input, such as Word Mobile.
2. Tap the Input Selector arrow, and then tap Transcriber. The Transcriber introductory
screen appears.
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To write using Transcriber
1. In a program, position the cursor where you want text to appear.
2. Use the stylus to write anywhere on the screen. The handwriting will be converted to
text shortly after you lift the stylus from the screen.
To enter punctuation and symbols
Transcriber comes with an on-screen keyboard that provides an easy way to add
punctuation or a special symbol to existing text.
• In a program, tap on the Transcriber toolbar. The keyboard remains visible until
you tap the button again.
Tips To reposition the keyboard, tap and hold the title bar, then drag to the desired location.
When no text is selected, you can also open the keyboard by doing the gesture.
To edit text
1. In a program, draw a line across the text you want to edit.
2. After you lift the stylus from the screen, the line 2. will disappear and the selected text
will be highlighted.
3. Do either of the following:
• Rewrite the text.
• Use gestures to capitalize letters, insert a space, and so on. For information about
using gestures, see “Transcriber Gestures” in this chapter.
Transcriber Gestures
Use quick strokes of the stylus to edit your text or to insert returns, spaces, or tabs.
Tip You can also use the Enter, Space, and Backspace buttons on the Transcriber toolbar.
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Do To
Insert a paragraph return at the cursor.
The horizontal portion of the gesture must be at least two times longer than
the vertical portion.
Insert a space at the cursor.
The horizontal portion of the gesture must be at least two times longer than
the vertical portion.
Move the cursor one space back and erase any text.
Do the gesture by drawing a line from right to left.
Open the menu of alternate words if a word is selected or the on-screen
Transcriber keyboard if no text is selected.
Do the gesture by drawing a line straight down and back up.
Change the capitalization of a selected letter, word, or block of text.
Do the gesture by drawing a line straight up.
Undo the last action.
Do the gesture by drawing a line straight up and back down.
Copy the selected text.
Do the gesture by drawing a line from left to right and back.
Cut the selected text.
Do the gesture by drawing a line from right to left and back.
Paste copied or cut text.
Do the gesture by drawing a line from the lower left of the screen diagonally
up toward the right and back down to the right.
Insert a tab.
The horizontal portion of the gesture must be at least two times longer than
the vertical portion.
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