History: GettingStarted

HandyShopper User's Guide: Getting Started

Sometimes a new user can be overwhelmed by all the features in HandyShopper, even to the point of deleting the application before experiencing its benefits. To help you get your feet firmly planted in the usage of this great application is this Getting Started section of the User's Guide. Read this section for the basics of starting a new list, setting it up, and using it. This section is based on setting up a grocery shopping list, but most of the information can be applied to other list types. Starting small and working up to more abstract uses of HandyShopper is always a good idea! :)

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Table of contents

• Context Sensitive Help
• Create the New Database
• Create Stores within the Database
• Create Categories
• HandyShopper Method of Use
• Add Items to the Database
• Review Items in the Database
• Select Items You Need to Buy
• Begin Shopping
• Assign Aisles to Items
• Calculate the Total Cost of Your Purchases
• Checkout

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Context Sensitive Help

The fastest and most convenient way to get help when using HandyShopper is to look for the little "i" in a circle. This is the universal symbol/button for "more information" in the Palm OS. It's usually found in the top right corner of a screen or dialog on the screen (Figure 1.2 below). Tapping this little "i" will lead you to a page describing your options and what they do. If you're ever unsure about what to do in a situation, just tap the "i" and you'll soon know what to do. This HandyShopper User's Guide is much more in depth, but the Context Sensitive Help is great for a quick reminder, or help when none other is available.

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Create the New Database

Create Stores within the Database

Create Categories

HandyShopper Method of Use

Add Items to the Database

Review Items in the Database

Select Items You Need to Buy

Begin Shopping

Assign Aisles to Items

Calculate the Total Cost of Your Purchases

Checkout