The first move, assuming you have already read the manual, is to use the = "Create New Note" command, which is #+c+f. Once you do that, the braille = keyboard layout is in effect, and you must press Escape to exit. >>> blsmass@xxxxxxxx Wednesday, February 02, 2005 12:04:43 AM >>> What is the first move to start writing braille on the bookport? I cannot even get the first letter entered. Any suggestions? Thanks.=20 Kurt=20