What are the different options I can set in the Welcome to Jot screen?
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Jot® v1.2 for the Palm OS
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What is Jot?
Jot is a fast and easy to use handwriting recognition system for the Palm operating system. It is designed for maximum speed and accuracy while using a minimal amount of memory. Jot's natural character sets allows fast and accurate input on the Palm organizer.
Is there a trial version of Jot?
Yes. A 5-day trial is available from www.cic.com.
Where can I purchase Jot?
You can order and download Jot from www.cic.com.
What are the features of Jot?
- Natural character set — no need to learn the Graffiti character set
- Write anywhere on the Palm organizer screen
- See ink as you write on your Palm organizer
- No need for an extra stroke to write uppercase letters and punctuation
- On-line Animated Tutorial
- Supports Roman based Western European characters and accent marks
- Tuner — select the way you write some characters
What’s the difference between Jot and Graffiti?
Jot's natural character sets provide several ways of writing most characters. Therefore it encompasses most peoples' printing styles. Uppercase letters, shortcuts and punctuation are also very simple with Jot's user interface. Jot characters can be written in the Graffiti writing area and directly on the screen. You can view the letters as you write them.
How fast can I write?
You can write as fast as you are able to without waiting for the system to recognize each character before writing the next letter. Jot will recognize each character and send the letters to the active application.
What applications do Jot support?
Jot works with all standard Palm OS applications. Jot can be used wherever text entry is needed.
What improvements are available in version 1.2?
- Improved and easier to use Jot preference screen
- Option to not display the mode mark
- Tuner to allow you to select how you write some characters
- Support for the Euro character
- Support for new Palm OS 3.5
What are the system requirements to install and run Jot?
- Supports all Palm devices running Palm OS 3.0 and above
- 126 KB free on your Palm organizer
- Desktop computer (Mac or PC)
Installation and
Getting Started
How do I install Jot?
Important notes prior to installing Jot:
- Backup your data
- Disable and remove trial or earlier version: Prior to installing the full/updated version of Jot, you must disable and remove the trial or earlier version. Reset your Palm organizer after removing Jot.
- Check your Palm OS version: Your Palm device must be running Palm OS 3.0 or above.
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 Jot.
- Locate the Jot.PRC file and double click on it. The Palm Install Tool should open. If the Palm Install Tool did not open, click on the Windows Start button. Select Programs, Palm Desktop, and Palm Install Tool.
- Select the user name that corresponds to your Palm organizer in the user drop down list.
- If the Palm Install Tool opened when you double-clicked on the Jot.PRC file, you should have the Jot.PRC file listed under File Name. If the PRC file is not listed, either
- Drag-and-drop the Jot.PRC file into the Install Tool File Name list. Or,
- Click the ADD button to open the Open dialog. Locate and select the Jot.PRC file. Click the OPEN button to return to the Install Tool dialog.
- Perform a local HotSync® operation to install Jot.
Installing from a Mac
The following installation instructions are for users running Palm™ Desktop for Macintosh v.2.5. If you are using other versions of the Palm Desktop, refer to your Palm Handbook for step-by-step instructions. If you are using other installation utilities, please refer to those utilities' instructions to install Jot. You can download a copy of the Palm Desktop for Macintosh from www.palm.com.
- Locate the Jot.PRC file on your Mac.
- Select Install Handheld Files from the HotSync menu.
- Click Add To List and select Jot.PRC.
- Click Add File and Jot displays on your Install Handheld Files list.
- Exit the Install Handheld Files dialog box.
- Make sure the HotSync Manager is running.
- Press the HotSync button on your Palm cradle to start HotSync. Refer to your Palm organizer Handbook for further information on HotSync.
To disable Jot, tap on Applications, then the Jot icon. Uncheck the box for Enable Jot.
- Tap on the Applications icon
- Tap the Menu icon
- Tap Delete
- Select Jot
- Tap Delete
- Tap Done
- Perform a soft reset
How do I check my Palm OS version?
- Tap the Applications icon
- Tap the Menu icon
- Tap Info
- Tap on Version
- Note Palm OS version (need v3.0 or above)
- Tap done when finished
Why is the Jot icon labeled as a "PC" file on my Mac?
The Jot PRC file may be labeled as a "PC" file on your Mac. However, PRC files are specific to the Palm organizer and are neither PC or Mac files. You can still install Jot to your Palm organizer.
What are the different options I can set in the Welcome to Jot screen?
Enable Jot -- To be able to use Jot, this checkbox must be selected. Unchecking this box will disable Jot. Jot or Graffiti -- Check box corresponding to the recognizer you wish to use. Write on Screen -- Allows you to write on the Palm organizer screen as well as the Input Box. Show mode mark -- Check box to display the triangular mode mark at the top edge of the screen. Show Ink when writing -- Allows you to see what you write on screen and/or Input Box. Ink width -- Select Thin or Thick ink. What does the Tutorial offer?
The animated tutorial demonstrates how to write letters, symbols and gestures. Tap on the character you wish to learn and the tutorial will show you how it is written.
What does the Tuner offer?
The Tuner allows you to customize the way you write the characters I, T, K, P, Y, and $.
What does the mode mark on the top edge of my Palm organizer screen do?
If you've selected to write on the screen and display the mode mark in your Jot preferences, a triangle marker appears at the top edge of your Palm organizer. This mark divides the screen into three areas: Writing anywhere on the screen or input area below this marker gives you uppercase letters; writing to the left, lowercase letters; and to the right, numbers.
How do I enter characters using Jot?
Write uppercase letters below the triangle marker. Write lowercase letters to the left of the triangle marker. Write numbers to the right of the triangle marker. How do I write uppercase/capital letters?
Write capital letters directly below the triangle marker. You do not need a "Caps Shift" or "Caps Lock" stroke.
How do I use the Tuner?
You can customize the way you write the characters I, T, K, P, Y, and $. Tap on the letter you wish to tune. Check the box if you wish to use the method described for writing the character. An unchecked box indicates that you will use other valid forms of writing the character. When appropriate, specific directions are noted for writing characters with similar strokes.
Letter Form Comments i The standard use of the downstroke is for writing the letter 'L.' If you select to use this for the letter 'i', write 'L' as shown in the Tuner. t (1) The standard use of this stroke is for writing an apostrophe [ ' ]. If you select to use this for the letter 'T' or 't', you will need to write the apostrophe in Extended mode. t (2) To use this form of 'T' or 't', you must cross the strokes. These strokes are similar to writing the letter 'el' [ l ] followed by a 'space'. Keep these strokes separated so they are not interpreted as a 'T' or 't'. t (3) To use this form of 't', you must cross the strokes. These strokes are similar to writing a 'space' followed by the letter 'el' [ l ]. Keep these strokes separated so they are not interpreted as a 't'. k Check box to write a two-stroke 'K' or 'k'. These strokes are similar to writing the letter 'el' [ l ] followed by the letter 'c'. Keep these strokes separated so they are not interpreted as a 'k'. p Check box to write a two-stroke 'P' or 'p'. y Check box to write a two-stroke 'Y' or 'y'. $ Check box to write the dollar sign [ $ ] in the number area. These strokes are similar to writing the numbers five [ 5 ] and one [ 1 ]. Keep these strokes separated so they are not interpreted as a '$'. How do I write extended characters?
- Write an upstroke to place Jot in extended mode.
- Write the character.
Jot will time out and display the character. If you do not wish to wait for Jot to time out, write a second upstroke to exit extended mode.
How do I select text or use the scroll bar?
Since Jot allows you to write anywhere on the screen, any tap on the screen is being interpreted by Jot. A single tap places the cursor at the location of the tap. If the stylus touches the screen, Jot is assuming you are trying to write. If you want to select text or use the scroll bar, tap and hold the stylus for about half a second. This will let Jot know that you are trying to select an item and not write.
How do I use the /Lookup feature with Jot?
The Palm Lookup feature will only recognize single stroke characters. Since Jot allows you to write multi-stroke characters, the Lookup may not work. Make sure you use one-stroke characters whenever possible. For example, to write an "i", write a downstroke and retrace with an upstroke without lifting the stylus or select to use a downstroke "i" in the Tuner.
Character Set for Letters, Numbers and Accents
Character Set for Extended Symbols
Is Jot a "uni-stroke" recognizer?
No. Jot recognizes many single stroke and some multiple stroke characters.
Does Jot require a special character set?
The Natural character set is a combination of upper- and lowercase letters in addition to numbers, symbols gestures, macros, and special characters. This character set was particularly selected to include all of the most common printed character shapes, based on extensive data from CIC's large database of hand printed characters.
Will Jot auto-complete words as I write them similar to the Microsoft Windows CE-based Palm-size PCs?
No, the autocompletion is a feature of the Microsoft OS, not Jot. However, you can auto-complete words using CIC's WordComplete.
Can I write in cursive?
No. You can write some letters as cursive character shapes; but you cannot connect the letters. Jot is a print based character recognizer, meaning each character is recognized immediately.
Does Jot allow me to write numbers, accents, and symbols?
Yes. This is one of Jot's user interface benefits - you can easily write numbers, punctuation, symbols, accents, and special characters.
How do I write a "L" and a space? I keep getting a "T".
You can get a "L" and a space if you write in one of the following methods:
- Write the downstroke for the "L" and write the "-" for a space a little to the right of the "L". As long as you do not write the "L" and space in the same spot, you should not get a "T".
- Write the downstroke for the "L" and the "-" underneath the "L".
- Select to not use the downstroke and cross-stroke to write the "T" in the Tuner.
Are there Macros in Jot for the Palm OS?
Yes, they are called shortcuts on Palm OS.
What are Jot Shortcuts?
A shortcut is a quick method used to write a long phrase or perform an action. For example, a shortcut can be defined to write out "Communication Intelligence Corporation" when we write "CIC" after the shortcut gesture.
Do the Jot Shortcuts work like Graffiti shortcuts?
Yes.
How do I correct a memory error after installing Jot?
If you did not disable and remove the trial version of Jot prior to installling the full version, you may get a memory error. Reset your Palm organizer to clear this error.
Will Jot install onto memory made available using FlashBuilder from TRG for the Palm III?
Yes.
Is Jot compatible with Hackmaster?
Yes.
Is Jot compatible with Hackmaster Hacks?
It is compatible with most hacks we have tested with the exception of these listed below. Hacks are being created all the time, so you will have to try using a given hack to see if there is interference with Jot. If a crash occurs in Jot or in the hack because of conflicts, you should disable the hack and re-enable Jot before continuing.
The following hacks are known to be incompatible:
- BatteryLevelHack
- Pop! and Pop App
- TealGlance
- ScreenWrite
- Fitaly
Where can I get Technical Support for Jot?
Technical support is available by:
Email: Tech_Support@cic.com Web: www.cic.com
