User's Guide
TextPlusTM v1.0 for the Palm OS




Topics

Introduction System Requirements Installation
    How to Install TextPlus
    Installing from a PC

    The following installation instructions are derived from the 3Com Handbook for the Palm V organizer, "Chapter 3:  Installing and Removing Applications", page 42.  If you are using other versions of the PalmPilot, refer to your 3Com PalmPilot Handbook for step-by-step instructions.  If you are using other installation utilities, please refer to those utilities' instructions to install TextPlus.
     

    Installing from a Mac

    The following installation instructions are for users running 3Com's MacPac v.2.  If you are using other versions of the MacPac, refer to your 3Com PalmPilot Handbook for step-by-step instructions.  If you are using other installation utilities, please refer to those utilities' instructions to install TextPlus.  You can download a copy of MacPac v.2 from www.palm.com.
     

How to Uninstall TextPlus
To remove TextPlus from other models of the Palm devices, refer to your 3Com Palm Handbook on "Removing Applications."
Quick Start

     Entering Text in TextPlus

Descriptions of the User Interface

     EDIT MENU

               Undo

              Cut
This option copies the currently selected text in the editor to the system clipboard.  This text can then be pasted into a new location in the editor or into another application.
               Paste

                        This option pastes the current contents of the system clipboard into the editor.

               Select All

                        This option highlights all the text in the editor.

       Clear All
                        This option removes all the text in the editor.
       Keyboard
This option brings up the standard system keyboard for use in entering text.  Note that currently TextPlus does not support word and phrase suggestion when the system keyboard is used.  The system keyboard is provided for convenience.
               Graffiti Help
This option brings up the Graffiti help dialog that shows the pen strokes necessary to create letters, numbers, and other symbols.
WORD MENU

        Add All Words in Text

This option scans the words in the editor and adds all words that are not in the Word Vocabulary to the Word Vocabulary.
Add Selected Words
This option scans the words in the current selection and adds all words that are not in the Word Vocabulary to the Word Vocabulary.
Delete Selected Words
This option scans the words in the current selection and deletes them from the Word Vocabulary.
Word Vocabulary Info
This option brings up the Word Vocabulary Info dialog.  The dialog shows the total number of words in the word vocabulary, the amount of memory used by the word vocabulary, and the maximum word frequency of all words in the Word Vocabulary (word frequency is a measure of how frequently a word is used in the composition).
PHRASE MENU

        Add All Text As Phrase

This option adds all the text in the editor as a single phrase to the phrase vocabulary.  A valid phrase can contain letters, numbers, and punctuation marks.  However, it must start with a letter.  Also, in version 1.0 a phrase can contain at most 100 characters.
Add Selection As Phrase
This option adds the current selection as a single phrase to the phrase vocabulary.
Add Each Line As Phrase
This option adds each line of text in the editor as a single phrase to the phrase vocabulary.  Make sure to enter a HARD RETURN after each phrase since the end of phrase is reached only when a HARD RETURN is detected.
Delete Phrases
This option brings up the Delete Phrase dialog.  In the Delete Phrase dialog you can enter the leading characters of the phrase (or phrases) to delete.  All the phrases start with these characters will be deleted when you tap on OK.  If you don't wish to continue, tap on Cancel.
Phrase Vocabulary Info
This option brings up the Phrase Vocabulary Info dialog.  The dialog shows the total number of phrases in the Phrase Vocabulary, the amount of memory used by the Phrase Vocabulary, and the maximum phrase frequency of all phrases in the Phrase Vocabulary (phrase frequency is a measure of how frequently a phrase is used in the composition).
OPTIONS MENU
Text Field
This option brings up the Text Field Options dialog.  In the Text Field Options dialog you can select the font for the text field (standard or bold), enable/disable the Auto Insert Space option, enable/disable the Auto Shift option, and enable/disable the Auto Complete option.
Word List
This option brings up the Word List Options dialog.  In the Word List Options dialog you can select the font for the Word List (standard or bold), the sort method for the Word List (word length, word frequency, or alphabetical order), and the sort direction (ascending or descending).
Phrase List
This option brings up the Phrase List Options dialog.  In the Phrase List Options dialog you can select the font for the Phrase List (standard or bold), the sort method for the Phrase List (phrase length, phrase frequency, or alphabetical order), and the sort direction (ascending or descending).
Vocabulary
This option brings up the Vocabulary Options dialog.  In the Vocabulary Options dialog you can select the memory limit for the combined vocabulary (10k to 999 k), the vocabulary update rate (0 to 10), and enable/disable the Ask When Add Word option.
Register
This option brings up the Register TextPlus dialog.  The Register TextPlus dialog shows the current license type, the HotSync user name, and the 9-digit Registration Code.
About TextPlus
This option brings up the About TextPlus dialog.  The TextPlus dialog shows the copyright and version information of the TextPlus application.
Advanced Topics How to Contact Us

        Web Site

              Visit our web site at http://www.smartcell.com for general information about TextPlus.

        Questions about Your Order

              Send email to sales@smartcell.com.

        Technical Support

              Send email to support@smartcell.com.

        Comments, Suggestions, and Bug Reports

              Send email to feedback@smartcell.com.
 

TextPlus is a trademark of SmartCell Technology.   3Com, Graffiti, and HotSync are registered trademarks and Palm III, Palm IIIx, Palm V, Palm VII, Palm OS, and PalmPilot are trademarks of 3Com Corporation or its subsidiaries.

Copyright (c) 1999, SmartCell Technology.
All rights reserved.