Mobilewrite 3.7.2 User Guide

Documentation updated on October 26, 2007

 

Introduction

Using Mobilewrite, it is easy to enter text and data, in to your favorite Palm OS applications such as Address, Memo Pad, Date Book etc. Text and data can be entered by simply writing on the screen of your handheld, instead of using a keyboard. This software recognizes regular printed letters and Graffiti letters, numbers, symbols, and accented letters used in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese and other European languages

System Requirements

Installation

        How to unzip the mobilewrite.zip file:

Double click on the mobilewrite.zip file, to start your zip program, and then save the mobilewrite.prc and the manual on your PC.   If you do not have a zip program, to unpack the zip file,  then please download and install a free evaluation copy of Winzip from www.winzip.com. If you are using a Mac, then please download and install the free Stuffit Expander software from www.stuffit.com.

        Important Installation Notes:

        Quick installation:

        Manual installation (If Quick installation did not work):

        Locating the Mobilewrite program on your handheld after installation

The Mobilewrite program icon is a large red M, and it will appear on the Launcher screen (where all the application icons are displayed) after installation.  If you do not see it, press the button on your handheld, which has a picture of a house on it repeatedly, until the word "All" appears on the very first line on the handheld.  When the word "All'' is displayed, all the application icons will be shown, otherwise, only a subset will be displayed, which may not include the Mobilewrite program icon.

If you still do not see the Mobilewrite program icon, then reinstall it.  After the hotsync finishes, a small window will popup on the screen of your desktop computer.  On this window, there is a View Log Button.  Press this button and view the log to see if it installed Mobilewrite, and also check for errors.

If you do not see the Mobilewrite program icon, and have setup more than one handheld or more than one hotsync ID on your desktop computer, make sure you are selecting the correct hotsync ID, for syncing.  You may be trying to install it on to the other handheld.

Removal

Mobilewrite can be removed from your handheld like any other application. First, deselect the Enable checkbox on the main screen of Mobilewrite. From the launcher screen (where all the application icons are displayed), press or select the menu button. A menu will popup. Under the "App" menu, select the Delete submenu. Then select Mobilewrite from the list, and press the Delete button.   If you have entered shorthands, then you will need to delete MobileWriteData from the list also.

After Installation

Run Mobilewrite on your handheld, and press the Enable checkbox. After Enabling, handwriting recognition will be available in other programs. Press the Intro button for important tips, then press the Tutorial button to try the characters. The "Show" button in the Tutorial shows all the supported characters through animation. The buttons below each letter will animate only that letter. The online help only lists the important tips, refer to this manual for detailed information.

To enter data into Address, Memo Pad, Date Book, and other applications, simply write letters on the screen, instead of using the keyboard.

Purchase/Registration

Mobilewrite has a 15 day evaluation period, after this period, the software will stop working. To continue using this software after the evaluation period, it must be purchased. After purchasing this software, a registration code (also called a Serial Number) will be emailed to you. Enter this registration code in the Register screen to unlock this application.

You will be asked your HotSync user ID (Palm ID) during the purchase, in order to calculate the registration code. This ID is a name you gave to your handheld when it was first setup. The easiest way to locate this ID, is to look on the Registration screen of Mobilewrite. The ID is case sensitive, so it must be entered exactly as shown. If you do not provide your correct ID, the registration code will not unlock this application.  If you have any problems with the registration code, please contact the place of purchase, and not the author of this program.

There is no need to download another version for registration, however, you may want to check for updates of this product.

Options On the Main Screen

Letter Options

        Advantages of using printed letters

        Advantages of using Graffiti 2 letters

        Advantages of using Graffiti 1 letters

        Using the printed letters

        Using the Graffiti 2 letters

        Using the Graffiti 1 letters

        Punctuation and Gestures may be written anywhere in all three options.

Supported Characters

All the supported characters and commands can be viewed in the Tutorial screen by pressing the "Show" button. Individual characters can be viewed by pressing the button below each character. The circular heavy dots indicate the start of a stroke. Notice the number of strokes required for each character and the direction of travel.

Using Mobilewrite

To begin, tap on the Enable checkbox. Mobilewrite runs in the background, and handwriting recognition will be available for use within other applications. To start entering text, set the focus in the field, where text is to be entered, by tapping on it. When the focus in on a field, a blinking cursor is visible inside the field.

Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions

        Mobilewrite does not work in ANY application

        The trail of ink on the screen is not smooth

        Mobilewrite does not work in ONE of my applications, but works in the others

        Sometimes, a trail of ink is not displayed, or it is a different color or thickness, and the letter is not recognized

        How to improve the accuracy

       There is too much delay, Mobilewrite is running too slowly.

        The on screen Phone buttons on the Treo, are less responsive

        Shorthands are not working

        How can I enter the Graffiti 1 tap mode, available on the older Palm handhelds ?

        It is difficult to press buttons using the stylus, when Mobilewrite is enabled.

        Are there any known problems with any type of software ?

        Alternate letters do not show in one of my applications, but work in the other applications

        Recognized characters are totally wrong

        Handheld occasionally resets

        Can't enter a period or a dot

        Can't enter the letter "i"

        Can't enter the letter "t" or "f" when using Graffiti 2 or printed letters

        Can't enter a Tab or Enter (New Line) in the Tutorial

         A particular character is not recognized

        Mobilewrite does not recognize any letters for a few seconds after entering an application

        The stroke is not erased completely, there are stray marks on the screen

        The menu pops up when the alternate letters are selected

        It is difficult to enter data in small popup windows

        When Mobilewrite is launched from the SD card, it is copied to the handheld

Recent History

     Version 3.7.2 - 10/26/2007

    Version 3.7.1 - 9/24/2007

    Version 3.7 - 8/26/2007

        Version 3.6 - 3/1/2007

        Version 3.5 - 2/8/2006

        Version 3.5 - 8/19/2005

        Version 3.4.3 - 1/21/2005

        Version 3.4.2 - 12/30/2004

        Version 3.4 - 12/13/2004

        Version 3.3.1 - 9/12/2004

        Version 3.3 - 7/26/2004

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