Data Entry
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Alpha, Numeric and Importing
XG3
User Manual
Janam Technologies LLC
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Data Entry
Entering Information on the XG3 Device
Information can be entered into the Janam XG3 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 or
Windows Mobile Device Center. See Chapter 7 for more on synchronization.
Note:
The Janam XG3 device features an alpha/numeric physical keypad suited for
frequent input of alphabetic data or a 10-key numeric. The XG3 also provides an
on-screen keyboard for entering alpha, numeric and special character data.
Typing
XG3 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 the alpha/numeric
physical keypad, the XG3 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.