Windows CE Basics

Starting Programs
Using Context Help
Opening a Context Menu
Understanding Taskbar Icons
Switching Between Menus and Toolbar Buttons
Moving a File to a Memory Card
Using Windows Explorer
Using Pocket Internet Explorer
Protecting Important Information
Index

Starting Programs

To open a program that isn't on the desktop, select the Start menu, select Programs, and then select the program name.

Using Context Help

- For information about a program or dialog box, select the ? button while using the program or dialog box.
- To see the name of a toolbar button, tap and then hold the stylus on the button. To prevent the button command from being carried out, continue to hold while you drag the stylus off the button.
- To see the name of a toolbar button using a mouse, hover the mouse pointer over the button.

Opening a Context Menu

- If using a stylus, tap the ALT key, then tap the item to open a context menu.
- If using a mouse, right-click the item to open a context menu.

Understanding Taskbar Icons

The following icons may appear in the status area of your device taskbar, depending on your manufacturer.

Battery Status Icons

Icon | Definition
| Backup battery is low
| Backup battery is very low
| Main batteries are charging
| Main batteries are low
| Main batteries are very low
| External (AC) power source is connected

Connection Status Icons

Icon | Definition
| Dial-up connection
| Direct connection

See Also
Hide the Taskbar
Change Taskbar Settings

Switching Between Menus and Toolbar Buttons

Use the slider to control the display of menus and the toolbar.

- To quickly switch between menus and toolbar buttons, select the slider.
- Drag the slider left or right to display menus, toolbar buttons, or a combination of both.
- To see both menus and toolbar buttons, drag the slider below the menus.

Moving a File to a Memory Card

1. Open the file you want to move.
2. Select File > Save As.
3. Save the file in the folder named for the memory card.

Using Windows Explorer

Windows Explorer works almost the same on your mobile device as it does on your PC. See the topics below for information about the differences in Windows Explorer on your device.

Navigating in File View
Viewing Files as Icons or Lists
Working with Files and Folders
Creating Desktop Shortcuts
Switching to the Internet

Navigating in File View

Go forwards and back
Use the Go menu

Go forwards and back

- To go to the previous folder, select Go > Back.
- To go to the next folder (which you have just viewed), select Go > Forward.

Use the Go menu

- To quickly access the My Documents folder, select Go > My Documents.
- To see all of the folders you have accessed, select Go > History. Double-tap or double-click a folder to return to it.

Viewing Files as Icons or Lists

1. To view icons, select View > Large Icons or Small Icons.
2. To view a list, select View > Details.

Working with Files and Folders

Create a new folder
Add a folder to your Favorites list
Transfer a file using infrared

Create a new folder

1. If necessary, open the folder where you want the new folder to reside.
2. Select File > New Folder.

Add a folder to your Favorites list

1. Open the folder.
2. Select Favorites > Add to Favorites.
3. In the Name box, type the shortcut name.

Tips

- To open a favorite file or folder, select Favorites and then select the folder.
- To organize your favorites, select Favorites > Organize Favorites.

Transfer a file using infrared

- To send a file, select it, line up the infrared ports, and select File > Send To > Infrared Recipient.
- To receive a file, line up the infrared ports and select File > Receive.

Creating Desktop Shortcuts

1. Display the file or Web page for which you want to create a shortcut.
2. Select File > Send To.
3. Select Desktop as Shortcut.

Switching to the Internet

- Type a URL in the Address bar.

Using Pocket Internet Explorer

About Pocket Internet Explorer
Getting Connected
Locating and Browsing Web Sites
Saving, Caching, and Copying Web Pages
Using Security Features
Changing the Pocket Internet Explorer Display
Index

About Pocket Internet Explorer

With Pocket Internet Explorer, you can view Internet or intranet Web pages on your device. You will need to use a modem or an Ethernet card to connect to an Internet service provider (ISP) or network.

See Also
Getting Connected

Getting Connected

Connect to the Internet
Set up an automatic Internet connection
Set up a proxy server
Enable cookies

Connect to the Internet

Before you can view Web pages, you must set up a remote connection to your ISP or network. If you have not set up a connection to your ISP or network, see Remote Connections.

1. Select Start > Programs > Communication > Remote Networking. Double-tap or double-click the connection you want to use.
2. Enter any necessary user information. To adjust the way the number will be dialed, select Dial Properties.
3. Select Connect.

Note If you are having problems connecting, you may need to access the Internet using a Proxy server.

See Also
Set up a proxy server

Set up an automatic Internet connection

If you set up an automatic Internet connection, the remote connection of your choice will be dialed automatically when Pocket Internet Explorer needs to access the Internet or corporate network.

1. Select View > Options > Auto Dial tab.
2. Select Use AutoDial.
3. Specify the remote connection to be used.
4. If you want to automatically disconnect from the Internet after a certain amount of idle time (time when your device has not been used), select Auto Disconnect.
5. In Disconnect if idle for, enter how long your device must be idle before disconnecting from the Internet.

See Also
Connect to the Internet

Set up a proxy server

Proxy servers are often used when connecting to the Internet through a local network, such as a corporate network, for added security.

1. Select View > Options > Proxy Server tab.
2. Select Use Proxy server.
3. Enter the proxy server address and port. For more information, see your network administrator.
4. To bypass the proxy server for local addresses, such as corporate intranet pages, select Bypass proxy for local addresses.

See Also
Connect to the Internet
Select security options

Enable cookies

A cookie file contains information about your identity and preferences so that a Web site can tailor information to your needs. The Web site sends the file, and it is stored on your mobile device.

1. Select View > Options > Advanced tab.
2. Select Enable cookies.

See Also
Select security options

Locating and Browsing Web Sites

Search for an Internet site
Go to an Internet address
View previously visited sites
Add and view Favorites
Browse Web pages
Refresh current page
Stop loading a page
View current page properties
View HTML source code
Change home and search page settings

Search for an Internet site

- Select Go > Search the Web.

See Also
Change home and search page settings

Go to an Internet address

1. Select View > Address Bar, if necessary to display the Address bar.
2. Enter the address.
3. Press ENTER.

See Also
Add and view Favorites
Browse Web pages

View previously visited sites

1. Select Go > History.
2. Select the page you want to view.

See Also
Add and view Favorites
Go to an Internet address

Add and view Favorites

1. Go to the page you want to add.
2. Select Favorites > Add to Favorites.
3. If necessary, locate the folder you want.
4. Confirm or change the name.

- To view your favorite Web sites, select Favorites and the Web site you want to view.

Note To organize your Favorites list, select Favorites > Organize Favorites.

See Also
Go to an Internet address
View previously visited sites

Browse Web pages

- To move to a page you have previously viewed, select Go > Back.
- To move to the next page (provided you have viewed it previously), select Go > Forward.
- To return to your home page, select Go > Home Page.

See Also
Refresh current page
Stop loading a page

Refresh current page

- Select View > Refresh.

See Also
Browse Web pages
Stop loading a page

Stop loading a page

- Select View > Stop.

See Also
Browse Web pages
Refresh current page

View current page properties

1. Select File > Properties.
2. To view the protocol, page type, size, and address, select the General tab.
3. To view security information about the page, select the Security tab.

View HTML source code

1. While viewing the page, select File > Save As and save the file as a .txt file.
2. Open the file in a word processing program, such as WordPad.

Change home and search page settings

1. Open the page you want to use as your home or search page.
2. Select View > Options > Default Pages tab.
3. In the list, select either Home Page or Search Page.
4. Select Use Current Page to make the current page the default.

Note To change to the default page again, select Use Default Page.

See Also
Search for an Internet site

Saving, Caching, and Copying Web Pages

Save a copy of the current page
View a cached page while disconnected
Adjust settings for cache memory
Copying a Web page to a document

Save a copy of the current page

You can save Web pages and view them later when you're disconnected from the Internet or intranet without using cached memory.

1. Select File > Save As.
2. Specify a folder location and give the file a name.

Notes

- Images will not be displayed and links will be disabled.
- Web pages containing frames will not display or will display only the frame structure.
- To save an individual frame, press ALT and tap or click the frame. Select Save As or Save Picture As from the Context menu. Some frames are designed so that they can't be saved. Such frames will be not displayed once you open them as saved files from Windows Explorer.

See Also
View a cached page while disconnected

View a cached page while disconnected

As you view pages on the Internet, they are cached in the Temporary Internet Files folder in My Computer. Browsing among cached pages is faster than returning to their Internet sites.

1. Before you disconnect, select File > Work Offline.
2. Once you have disconnected, select Go > History.
3. Select the page you want to view.

Notes

- Links will be disabled.
- When viewing cached Web pages that use frames, only the first frame of each frame set will be displayed. Some frames are designed so that they can't be cached. Such frames will not be displayed once you open them as cached files.

See Also
Adjust settings for cache memory

Adjust settings for cache memory

By default, Pocket Internet Explorer's cache is 10 percent of your device's total memory storage. If you're having problems with memory storage, try clearing Pocket Internet Explorer's cache.

1. Select View > Options > Advanced tab.
2. If you want to allow caching (temporary storage), select Enable caching.
   Note that caching will drain memory.
3. Move the Size of cache slider to increase or decrease the storage devoted to caching.
4. If you want the folder emptied when you close Pocket Internet Explorer, select Empty cache when exiting.
5. To empty the folder immediately, select Empty cache now.

See Also
Enable cookies
Select security options

Copy a Web page to a document

1. Select all or part of the Web page you want to copy.
2. Select Edit > Copy.
3. Go to the document where you want to place the information and select the location.
4. Select Edit > Paste.

Using Security Features

About security
Select security options

About security

Pocket Internet Explorer supports the security protocols used by secure sites. When accessing a secure site, you can send personal information safely. To determine if a Web site is secure, check for a lock icon on the Pocket Internet Explorer button on the status bar.

See Also
Select security options

Select security options

1. Select View > Options > Advanced tab.
2. Select Security Settings.
3. Select the security protocols you want.
   - PCT is Private Communications Technology, a proprietary protocol developed by Microsoft that is significantly more secure than SSL2. Windows CE OS does not support PCT.
   - SSL2 is Secured Sockets Layer Level 2, a standard protocol for secure transmissions. All secure Internet sites support this protocol.
   - SSL3 is Secured Sockets Layer Level 3, a proprietary protocol that is intended to be more secure than SSL2. Some Internet sites do not support this protocol.

See Also
Connect to the Internet
Enable cookies

Web site is not secure

The Web site you are entering does not have a certificate and is not secure. Given what you know about your mobile device and this Web site, you must decide whether to proceed with entering this Web site. If you do not feel confident entering this Web site, select No.

See Also
About security
Select security options

Changing the Pocket Internet Explorer Display

Change the font size
Display a page in a new window
Fit the page to the window
Display or hide the address bar
Change the default appearance of pages

Change the font size

- Select View > Fonts, and select the desired size.

See Also
Change the default appearance of pages

Display a page in a new window

- Select File > New Window.

See Also
Fit the page to the window

Fit the page to the window

- Select View > Fit To Window.

See Also
Display a page in a new window
Change the default appearance of pages

Display or hide the address bar

- Select View > Address Bar.

Change the default appearance of pages

1. Select View > Options > Appearance tab.
2. Select desired options.

Note To save memory, clear Show pictures and Play sounds.

See Also
Change the font size

Protecting Important Information

You may keep valuable data on your device, such as names and phone numbers of important contacts, credit card numbers, and confidential documents. Here are some ways to protect your important information.

- Use a device lock password.
  You can set a password that must be entered before you or anyone else can access your device. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel. Open the Password icon.
  IMPORTANT
  Choose a password that's easy to remember. If you forget it, you must perform a full reset to use your device again. A full reset will erase all of your data.
- Back up your data.
  You can create and maintain a backup file that contains your device program data. If, for example, you accidentally remove both the main and backup batteries and lose your data, you can restore it from the backup file.

Index

Address bar, displaying and hiding
Back command, Pocket Internet Explorer
Back command, Windows Explorer
browse Web pages
cache memory, adjusting settings
cache memory, viewing
connection
connection, automatic
connection, proxy server
connection, security options
context help
Context menu
copy Web pages
cookies
desktop shortcuts
Favorites command
Favorites list
files, transferring using infrared
files, viewing as icons
files, viewing as a list
folder, adding to Favorites list
folder, creating
font size
Forward command, Pocket Internet Explorer
Forward command, Windows Explorer
Go menu
Help, context-sensitive
History command
Home page
Home page settings
HTML code, viewing
icons, taskbar
icons, viewing files as
infrared
Internet connection
Internet connection, automatic
Internet connection, proxy server
Internet connection, security options
Internet sites, Favorites
Internet sites, go to
Internet sites, search for
Internet sites, view history
lists, viewing files as
memory card, moving data to
menu, switching to
page properties
programs, starting
protect information
proxy servers
Refresh command
search for Internet sites
search settings
security options
source code, viewing
stop loading a page
taskbar icons
toolbar, switching to
Web pages, appearance
Web pages, browsing
Web pages, viewing cached pages
Web pages, copying to a document
Web pages, displaying in new window
Web pages, properties
Web pages, refreshing
Web pages, saving
Web pages, stop loading

Save As dialog box

Up One Level
Navigates upward in the folder structure.

Create a New folder
Enter the name you want.

List
Displays folders and files as icons.

Details
Displays folders and files in a list, providing file details such as size, type, and date last modified.

Name
Type a name for the file. The name can include a path. For example, to save a file called "MyFile" to "My Documents", type: \My Documents\MyFile

Type
Select the file type for the file you are saving. The available types vary, depending on the program you are using.

Print dialog box

Note Options available depend on the program you are using. Some options may not be visible or may be disabled within individual programs. For more information on specialized printing functions, see individual program's Help files on your device.

Printer
Lists available printers. The one you select remains the default printer until you change it.

Port
Lists the available printer ports.

Net Path
When Network is selected from the Port list, enter the path to the network printer.

Paper Size
Lists the available paper sizes.

Draft Mode
Enables you to print a document at a lower resolution. This is usually faster.
This option may not be available on the selected printer.

Color
Prints in color.

Print Range
Specifies whether to print the whole document or only the selected part.

Orientation
Allows you to specify Portrait or Landscape.

Margins
Resets the margin amounts.

Browse dialog box

Up One Level
Navigates upward in the folder structure.

Create a New folder
Creates a new folder. Enter the name you want.

List
Displays folders and files as icons.

Details
Displays folders and files in a list, providing file details such as size, type, and date last modified.

Name
Displays the name of the selected folder or file.

Type
Select the file type you want to display. To display all files in the current folder, select All Documents (*.*).

Color dialog box

Basic colors
Shows the basic colors available. To define a custom color, select the basic color closest to it, and then select Define.

Custom colors
Displays any custom colors you have defined.
To change the settings for a custom color, click a custom color box, and then select a different color.
To define a new custom color, click an empty custom color box, select a different color, and then select Add to Custom Colors.

Define
Defines a custom color. If unavailable, you are already viewing custom colors.
To define a custom color, select in the color matrix, or select the color using the hue, saturation, and luminosity definitions or the red, green, and blue definitions.

Add to Custom Colors
Adds the custom color you defined.

Color/Solid
On the left, this box displays the amount of white and black in the current color. On the right, this box displays 100% of the color with no white and black. Adjust using the slider at right.
To select 100% of color with no white or black, type ALT+O.
To change the color, change the values described below. Or experiment by selecting and dragging on the color matrix.

Hue
The value of a color wheel. Red = 0, Yellow = 60, Green = 120, Cyan = 180, Magenta = 200, and Blue = 240.

Sat
Saturation level; the amount of color in a specified hue, up to 240.

Lum
Luminosity, or brightness. As you change the luminosity, the values for red, green, and blue change.

Red
The amount of red in the selected color.

Green
The amount of green in the selected color.

Blue
The amount of blue in the selected color.

Font dialog box

Note Options available depend on the program you are using. Some options may not be visible or may be disabled within individual programs.

Font
Displays the current font. To change fonts, select the arrow and select the one you want from the list.

Size
Displays the current size. To change sizes, select the arrow and select the one you want from the list.

Font Style
Formats text as bold, italic, underline, or a combination of these items.

Color
Displays the current color if your device supports color. To change colors, select the arrow and select the one you want from the list.

Preview
Displays text formatted with the selection options.

Apply Default
Restores the default formatting, overriding changes you have made.

Set as Default
Uses the current settings as the default text formatting, which will be applied to new documents you create.

Open dialog box

Up One Level
Navigates upward in the folder structure.

New folder
Creates a new folder. Enter the name you want.

List
Displays folders and files as icons.

Details
Displays folders and files in a list, providing file details such as size, type, and date last modified.

Name
Displays the name of the currently selected folder or file.

Type
Select the file type you want to display. To display all files in the current folder, select All Documents (*.*).

Setting a Password for a File

1. Select File > Password.
2. Type and verify the password.
3. You must save the file (File > Save) to retain the password.

Note You can't synchronize files that are password protected. You must remove the password protection in the appropriate program on your PC or device, and then synchronize. Once synchronized, you can reset password protection.