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MessagEase
for Pocket PC
Runs on Pocket PC 2002/2003 systems and it's
free for the the first two months!

MessagEase for Pocket PC

The newest implementation of MessagEase runs on a Pocket PC. You can use it to enter full text, including letters, numbers, and special characters without changing screens or keyboard modes. In addition, MessagEase for Pocket PC also includes the common editing function right on the keyboard. Using these functions you can cut

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Get acquainted with MessagEase's powerful keyboard! You enter letters, characters, digits, and many editing functions with either a tap or a drag on MessagEase's keyboard buttons. Notice the letter buttons of MessagEase keyboard are almost three times as large as the letter buttons of the QWERTY keyboard occupying the same overall area.
Enter any of the most frequent letters (a, n, i, h, o, r, t, e, s) by simply tapping anywhere on its key. Since the keys are larger, it's much easier to target and tap these keys. 71% of times you'll be doing just that.
Enter any of the less frequent letters (q, u, p, b, j, d, g, c, q) by simply dragging from anywhere on the center key (O key) toward one of eight directions shown by that letter. For example, to enter "u" drag up from anywhere on the center key.
Enter any of the less frequent letters (v, l, x, m, f, w, y, k, y) by dragging from anywhere on the its key toward the center key. For example, to enter "v" drag down-right from anywhere on the top-left key.
Enter numbers by tapping on the number keys.
Enter special characters by dragging on their position on the number or letter keys. Drag from anywhere on its key toward the direction shown by that special character. For example, to enter "(" drag left from anywhere on the 4 or H key. Or, to enter "@" drag down-left from anywhere on the 6 or R key.
To enter a "space", tap anywhere on the big spacebar. Tap on the "Enter" button or drag down anywhere on the spacebar for an "Enter" or a"carriage return". Tap on the left arrow key for "backspace". Dragging left on the spacebar also enters a backspace. Dragging right on the spacebar or the backspace key enters a forward delete.
To enter capital letters, there are two ways: Drag up on "r" button for "Shift" or drag up twice for "Caps Lock". in "Shift" mode, the very next character will be capitalized. In "Caps Lock" mode, all characters will be capitalized until you change the mode. Drag down to change back to lowercase mode. Draw a circle (for main letters) or drag-and-return (for less frequent letters) to enter a single capital letter without changing mode.
To enter an accented special character enter a letter followed by its accent, then drag on Combine (up-left from the "a" key). For example to enter ê, enter e followed by ^ then drag on Combine. Similarly, enter C, followed by O, followed by Combine to enter ©.
The Command Button includes the most common text editing functions. You can copy, past, cut and undo by just performing a drag. Dragging on the up or down arrow scrolls your text up or down. Drag on the Command icon to change to the Ctrl Mode. Drag and return to get to the Alt mode.
*Installation:** Make sure your Pocket PC is connected to your computer. Unzip the zip file you have downloaded and save it to a directory of your choice. Then simply double click on the Setup file to bring up the installer. Then follow the on-screen instructions for installing MessagEase for Pocket PC on your PDA * To re-install a new version of MessagEase, you need to perform a soft reset first.
Once the installation is completed, go to any application that requires text entry and tap on the little arrow on the bottom-right of the screen to select MessagEase. Once you do this, you will see MessagEase's color-enhanced keyboard appear on the bottom of your screen. Removing the software: Even when MessagEase keyboard is installed on your Pocket PC, you can easily switch between various input options by tapping on the little arrow on the bottom-right of the screen. However, you can permanently remove MessagEase from your system by following the following steps: Perform a soft reset; Tap on: Start> Settings> System> Remove Programs.
Configuring and personalizing MessagEase: tap on the big question mark to bring up MessagEase's configuration menu. Using this menu you can select between left-handed or right-handed keyboard, define the length of your drag, register your software, or access our help pages.
Using the large, fingertip keyboard: If you wish to enter text using only your finger tip, if you just like to work with a larger keyboard with bigger keys, drag up on the and MessagEase keyboard will be enlarged. Drag down on to revert the keyboard back to its original size. When working with the bigger keyboard, drag left on the to switch between the letter and number keyboards.
MessagEase's License Agreement This version of of MessagEase software for Pocket PC is provided to you for free use for a period of two months. You are hereby licensed to use this version of the MessagEase software for the duration of your evaluation period, or until the two month time limit expires, whichever comes first. You are also authorized to make exact copies of the MessagEase software and give it to anyone as you wish provided that you do not charge or request donations for any such copies, however made and also provided that the persons you give this software to agree with the terms of this agreement. You may also copy, print and distribute the supplied documentation of MessagEase in its unmodified form via electronic means, provided that you do not charge for it in any shape or form, and provided that your action is only for the purpose of facilitating the use of MessagEase. You may not use all or portion of this documentation for using or enhancing the use of another tool or software. You acknowledge that this software contains means to cause it to cease to operate on or after the day the evaluation period ends. You agree not to reverse-engineer, decompile, disassemble, change, translate, or attempt to discover the security mechanisms of the MessagEase software, or create derivative works from it. You may not encourage or facilitate any of the activities that are prohibited by the terms of this agreement. You may use the artwork provided on the Internet by EXideas to print and fashion your own Stamp overlay, provided you are the sole user of this stamp overlay with your licensed software. You may also provide the artwork to others who may be interested in using MessagEase on trial bases, provided you do not charge any money for your service. You may use the artwork provided only in conjunction with MessagEase and not for any other purpose. Disclaimer Of Damages Neither nor anyone else who has been involved in the creation, production or delivery of this product assumes any liability for damages, direct or consequential, which may result from the use of the software and/or accompanied support material. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, and regardless of whether any remedy set forth herein fails of its essential purpose, in no event will ExIdeas be liable to you for any special, consequential, direct, indirect or similar damages, including any lost profits or lost data arising of the use or inability to use the product, even if Exideas has been advised of he possibility of such damages. Under no circumstance shall ExIdeas liability exceed the purchase price for the MessagEase software and its associated support material. This disclaimer and limitations set forth above will apply regardless of whether you accept the Software Agreement and the Software. This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of California. This Agreement may only be modified by a license addendum which accompanies the license or by a written document which has been signed by both you and Licensor. For questions concerning this Agreement, please write to: 2708 Monserat Avenue, Belmont, California 94002 MessagEase technology is protected by US & foreign copyright & patent laws Copyright ©, 2004 EXideas, Inc.

MessagEase also works on a PDA (Palm and Pocket PC) and has a large number of dedicated users. If you are a PDA user, you may want to visit our Yahoo group (1700+ members strong)

Our PDA users tell us that it took them an hour to a day to get used to MessagEase and become proficient at it. The little time you spend learning it is well worth the effort, as you will be entering full text much faster with MessagEase than any other comparable system.