Handspring Visor Edge, User Manual

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Page 6 Introduction to Your Visor™ Edge Handheld
Visor Edge components
Locating front panel controls
Stylus and
Stylus
release Serves as the writing instrument used to enter data in
your handheld. To use the stylus, press the stylus
release, slide the stylus out of the slot, and hold it as you
would a pen or pencil.
Handheld
screen
Displays the applications and information stored in your
handheld. It is touch-sensitive and responds to the
stylus.
Graffiti
writing
area
The area where you write letters and numbers using the
Graffiti alphabet. See Chapter 2 to learn how to write
Graffiti characters.
Power
button and
backlight
control Turns your handheld on or off and controls the backlight
feature. If your handheld is turned off, pressing the
power button turns the unit on and returns you to the
last screen you viewed.
If your handheld is turned on, pressing the power button
turns the unit off. Holding the power button down for
about two seconds turns the backlight on or off.
Screen
Graffiti ® writing area
Application
buttons
Scroll buttons
Power button and
backlight control
Microphone LED
IR port
Contrast control
Stylus
Stylus
release