General XCITE Product Information

Q. Is there any documentation?
A. The documentation is installed on your desktop PC and can be accessed via the START Menu.  Documentation is also available on-line.

Q. I find it difficult to enter the period/decimal character in amount fields
A. The decimal symbol can be entered by pressing the Asterix (*) key, the Hash (#) key negates the number. But there was a fault with XS products on Mobile 2003 and has been fixed. Please download and install the latest XS Runtime.

Q. I would like a QUIT option.
A. This can be installed on all xcite products by switching on the Quit menu option from the XS Runtime Setup (accessed from Accessories). You will need to restart any xcite products for the change to take effect.

Q. Are there shortcut keys for the calendar?
A. Keys 2&8 jump back/forward a year. Keys 4&6 jump back/forward a month and key 5 jumps to Today.

XS Finance Product Information

Q. I find using the up/down keys in the transaction list too slow?
A. The asterix (*) and hash (#) keys scroll some list fields including the transaction list, up/down a page.

Q. It is annoying having to scroll to the top or bottom of the transaction list to change the focus to the accounts field.
A. The 0 key when used in the transaction key changes the focus to the account field.

Q. I find it time consuming to keep typing payee names. Is there a quicker way?
A. Some edit fields open a selection screen when the ACTION key is pressed. From this screen you can select payee or category etc...

Q. I would like certain transactions to automatically occur at predetermined frequencies
A. This can be done by adding a scheduled transaction. Select SCHEDULE from the Accounts' Menu.

Q. I find having to enter the same transaction information time consuming.
A. To help, you can add a memorized transaction. This can then be recalled at a later date, you may then modified any or none of the details before adding the transaction. Select MEMORIZE from the Accounts' Menu to access memorized transactions.