Control Panel Settings Help

Accessibility
Bluetooth
Certificates
Communications
Date and Time
Device Management
Dialing
Display
Input Panel
Input Language
Keyboard
Mouse
Owner
Password
Power
Regional and Language Settings
Regional Settings
Remove Programs
Stylus
System
Taskbar and Start Menu
User Interface Language
Volume and Sounds
Storage Manager
Index

Accessibility

Use Accessibility in Control Panel to customize the way your keyboard, display, or mouse functions.

The accessibility tools available in Accessibility in Control Panel perform various functions.

StickyKeys
ToggleKeys
SoundSentry
HighContrast
MouseKeys

Note To open Accessibility, select Start > Settings > Control Panel, and then double-click Accessibility.

StickyKeys

StickyKeys enables simultaneous keystrokes while pressing one key at a time.

StickyKeys is designed for people who have difficulty holding down two or more keys simultaneously. When a shortcut requires a key combination, such as CTRL+P, StickyKeys will enable you to press a modifier key (CTRL, ALT, or SHIFT), or the Windows logo key, and have it remain active until another key is pressed.

To turn on StickyKeys:

1. Open Accessibility: select Start > Settings > Control Panel, and then double-click Accessibility.
2. On the Keyboard tab, under StickyKeys, select the Use StickyKeys check box.

To turn off StickyKeys clear the Use StickyKeys check box.

Note If the Use shortcut check box in the Settings for StickyKeys dialog box is selected, you can turn StickyKeys on or off by pressing the SHIFT key five times.

See Also
To change StickyKeys options

To change StickyKeys options

StickyKeys is designed for people who have difficulty holding down two or more keys simultaneously. When a shortcut requires a key combination, such as CTRL+P, StickyKeys will enable you to press a modifier key (CTRL, ALT, or SHIFT), or the Windows logo key, and have it remain active until another key is pressed.

1. Open Accessibility: select Start > Settings > Control Panel, and then double-click Accessibility.
2. On the Keyboard tab, under StickyKeys, click Settings. Do one of the following:
   - To use the shortcut that allows you to turn StickyKeys on or off by pressing the SHIFT key five times, select the Use shortcut check box.
   - To specify that when a modifier key (CTRL, ALT, or SHIFT), or the Windows logo key is pressed twice in succession, the key will remain active until the key is pressed again, under Options and Notification, select the Press modifier key twice to lock check box.
   - To play a tone to indicate when a modifier key (CTRL, ALT, or SHIFT), or the Windows logo key is pressed, locked, or released, under Options and Notification, select the Make sounds when modifier key is pressed check box.

ToggleKeys

ToggleKeys emits sounds when certain locking keys are pressed.

ToggleKeys is designed for people who have vision impairment or cognitive disabilities. When ToggleKeys is turned on, your computer will provide sound cues when the locking keys (CAPS LOCK, NUM LOCK, or SCROLL LOCK) are pressed. A high sound plays when the keys are switched on and a low sound plays when they are switched off.

To turn on ToggleKeys:

1. Open Accessibility: select Start > Settings > Control Panel, and then double-click Accessibility.
2. On the Keyboard tab, under ToggleKeys, select the Use ToggleKeys check box.

To turn off ToggleKeys clear the Use ToggleKeys check box.

Notes

- To use the keyboard shortcut which allows you to turn ToggleKeys on and off by pressing the NUM LOCK key for eight seconds, on the Keyboard tab, under ToggleKeys, click Settings.
- If the Use shortcut check box in the Settings for ToggleKeys dialog box is selected, you can turn ToggleKeys on or off by holding down the NUM LOCK key for eight seconds.

SoundSentry

SoundSentry provides visual warnings for system sounds.

SoundSentry is designed for people who have difficulty hearing system sounds generated by the computer. SoundSentry allows you to change settings to generate visual warnings, such as a blinking title bar or a flashing border, whenever the computer generates a sound.

To turn on SoundSentry:

1. Open Accessibility: select Start > Settings > Control Panel, and then double-click Accessibility.
2. On the Sound tab, under SoundSentry, select the Use SoundSentry check box.

To turn off SoundSentry clear the Use SoundSentry check box.

HighContrast

HighContrast improves screen contrast with alternative colors and font sizes.

High Contrast is designed for people who have vision impairment. High contrast color schemes can make the screen easier to view for some users by heightening screen contrast with alternative color combinations. Some of the schemes also change font sizes for easier reading.

To turn on High Contrast:

1. Open Accessibility: select Start > Settings > Control Panel, and then double-click Accessibility.
2. On the Display tab, under High Contrast, select the Use High Contrast check box.

To turn off High Contrast clear the Use High Contrast check box.

Note If the Use shortcut check box in the Settings for High Contrast dialog box is selected, you can turn High Contrast on or off by pressing the left ALT+left SHIFT+PRINT SCREEN keys (depending on the other settings you have selected in the Accessibility dialog box). To open the Settings for High Contrast dialog box, open Accessibility, select the Display tab, and then, under High Contrast, click Settings.

See Also
To change HighContrast options

To change HighContrast options

High Contrast is designed for people who have vision impairment. High contrast color schemes can make the screen easier to view for some users by heightening screen contrast with alternative color combinations. Some of the schemes also change font sizes for easier reading.

1. Open Accessibility: select Start > Settings > Control Panel, and then double-click Accessibility.
2. On the Display tab, under High Contrast, click Settings. Do one of the following:
   - To use the shortcut that allows you to turn High Contrast on or off by pressing left ALT+left SHIFT+PRINT SCREEN keys, select the Use shortcut check box.
   - To change the HighContrast appearance scheme, select an option from the High Contrast color scheme.

MouseKeys

MouseKeys enables the keyboard to perform mouse functions.

MouseKeys is designed for people who have difficulty using a mouse. MouseKeys allows you to use the numeric keypad to control the mouse pointer. If you want to use the numeric keypad for data entry as well as for navigation, you can set the MouseKeys to be activated by pressing NUM LOCK.

1. Open Accessibility: select Start > Settings > Control Panel, and then double-click Accessibility.
2. On the Mouse tab, under MouseKeys, click Settings.
3. Complete the following as needed:
   - Use shortcut check box
     Select this check box to use the shortcut that allows you to turn MouseKeys on or off by pressing left ALT+left SHIFT+NUM LOCK keys.
   - Top Speed slider
     Drag the slider to set the maximum speed at which the mouse pointer moves when you hold down a MouseKeys direction key.
   - Acceleration slider
     Drag this slider to set how quickly the mouse pointer accelerates to its maximum speed when you hold down a MouseKeys direction key.
   - Hold down Ctrl to speed up and Shift to slow down check box
     Select this check box to enable slowing down the pointer speed by holding down the SHIFT key and speeding up the pointer speed by holding down the CTRL key while pressing MouseKeys direction keys.
   - Use MouseKeys when NumLock is
     Off to switch between MouseKeys and standard numeric keypad operation by pressing NUM LOCK after if you use the keypad for data entry
     On if you primarily use the numeric keypad for navigation.

See Also
To turn on MouseKeys
To turn on MouseKeys using keystrokes
To click by using MouseKeys
To drag by using MouseKeys
To move the mouse pointer by using MouseKeys

To turn on MouseKeys

MouseKeys is designed for people who have difficulty using a mouse. MouseKeys allows you to use the numeric keypad to control the mouse pointer. If you want to use the numeric keypad for data entry as well as for navigation, you can set the MouseKeys to be activated by pressing NUM LOCK.

To turn on MouseKeys:

1. Open Accessibility.
2. On the Mouse tab, under MouseKeys, select the Use MouseKeys check box.

To turn off MouseKeys clear the Use MouseKeys check box.

See Also
To turn on MouseKeys using keystrokes

To turn on MouseKeys using keystrokes

1. Press left ALT + left SHIFT + NUM LOCK.
2. In the MouseKeys message dialog box, press SPACEBAR to clear the Turn off keyboard shortcut for this accessibility feature check box.
3. Press TAB, and then press ENTER.

If MouseKeys does not turn on using the keystrokes above, follow the steps below.

1. Open Accessibility.
2. Press CTRL+TAB until the Mouse tab is selected.
3. To select Use MouseKeys, press SPACEBAR.
4. Press TAB twice to select OK, and then press ENTER.

Notes

- To change settings for MouseKeys, on the Mouse tab, click Settings.
- If the Use shortcut check box in the Settings for MouseKeys dialog box is selected, you can turn MouseKeys on or off by pressing left ALT+left SHIFT+NUM LOCK.

See Also
To turn on MouseKeys
To click by using MouseKeys
To drag by using MouseKeys
To move the mouse pointer by using MouseKeys

To click by using MouseKeys

1. If you have not already done so, turn on MouseKeys. To turn on MouseKeys, open Accessibility, select the Mouse tab, and then select the Use MouseKeys check box.
2. Use the buttons on the numeric keypad to click, double-click, or right-click. If MouseKeys doesn't function, press NUM LOCK, and then try MouseKeys again.

IMPORTANT !! Perform all Mousekey actions on the numeric keypad.
- Left clicks
  For single left-click, press the division sign (/) key to activate the left, and then press 5 to click.
  - For left double-click, press the division sign (/) key to activate the left, and then press the plus sign (+) to double-click.
- Right clicks
  - For single right-click, press the minus sign (-) to activate right, and then press 5 to click.
  - For right double-click, press the minus sign (-) to activate right, and then press the plus sign (+) to double-click.

Notes

- To click as if you were using both mouse buttons at once, press the asterisk (*) on your numeric keypad, and then press 5 to click or the plus sign (+) to double-click.
- To switch back to standard clicking, press slash (/) on your numeric keypad.
- To specify whether NUM LOCK must be on or off for MouseKeys to function, on the Mouse tab, click Settings, and then for Use MouseKeys when NumLock is, click On or Off.
- To change the pointer speed and acceleration when using MouseKeys, on the Mouse tab, click Settings, and then move the sliders to adjust the pointer speed and acceleration.
- To temporarily increase or decrease the pointer speed, on the Mouse tab, click Settings, and then select the Hold down Ctrl to speed up and Shift to slow down check box.

See Also
To turn on MouseKeys
To turn on MouseKeys using keystrokes
To drag by using MouseKeys
To move the mouse pointer by using MouseKeys

To drag by using MouseKeys

1. If you have not already done so, turn on MouseKeys. To turn on MouseKeys, open Accessibility, select the Mouse tab, and then select the Use MouseKeys check box.
2. Use the buttons on the numeric keypad to drag and drop objects. If MouseKeys doesn't function, press NUM LOCK, and then try MouseKeys again.

IMPORTANT !! Perform all Mousekey actions on the numeric keypad.
- To move the pointer over the object you want to move or to drag to a new area, press the arrow keys (2, 4, 6, and 8).
- To move the pointer left, activate direction with the division sign (/), and then press the arrow key you want.
- To move the pointer right, activate direction with the minus sign (-), and then press the arrow key you want.
- To hold down the mouse button, press the INS key (0) on your numeric keypad.
- To release the mouse button, press the DEL key ('.') on your numeric keypad.
  For example, to select an object and drag it to the left, press the following key sequence:
  / (left activate) INS (mouse down) <- <- <- (move left) DEL (mouse up)

Notes

- To specify whether NUM LOCK must be on or off for MouseKeys to function, on the Mouse tab, click Settings, and then for Use MouseKeys when NumLock is, click On or Off.
- To change the pointer speed and acceleration when using MouseKeys, on the Mouse tab, click Settings, and then move the sliders to adjust the pointer speed and acceleration.
- To temporarily increase or decrease the pointer speed, on the Mouse tab, click Settings, and then select the Hold down Ctrl to speed up and Shift to slow down check box.

See Also
To turn on MouseKeys
To turn on MouseKeys using keystrokes
To click by using MouseKeys
To move the mouse pointer by using MouseKeys

To move the mouse pointer by using MouseKeys

1. If you have not already done so, turn on MouseKeys. To turn on MouseKeys, open Accessibility, select the Mouse tab, and then select the Use MouseKeys check box.
2. Use the buttons on the numeric keypad to move the mouse pointer. If MouseKeys doesn't function, press NUM LOCK, and then try MouseKeys again.

- To move the pointer horizontally or vertically, press the arrow keys on your numeric keypad.
- To move the pointer diagonally, press 7 (HOME), 1 (END), 9 (PAGE UP), or 3 (PAGE DOWN) on your numeric keypad.

Notes

- To specify whether NUM LOCK must be on or off for MouseKeys to function, on the Mouse tab, click Settings, and then for Use MouseKeys when NumLock is, click On or Off.
- To change the pointer speed and acceleration when using MouseKeys, on the Mouse tab, click Settings, and then move the sliders to adjust the pointer speed and acceleration.
- To temporarily increase or decrease the pointer speed, on the Mouse tab, click Settings, and then select the Hold down Ctrl to speed up and Shift to slow down check box.

See Also
To turn on MouseKeys
To turn on MouseKeys using keystrokes
To click by using MouseKeys
To drag by using MouseKeys

Communications

Change the device name
Adjust PC connection setting

Change the device name

1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel.
2. Open the System icon.
3. In the Device Name tab, enter a device name.

Adjust PC connection setting

Important The baud rate on your device must match the baud rate on your PC. If you change the baud rate on one computer, you must change it on the other. For more information on changing the baud rate on your PC, see Windows CE Services Help on your PC.

1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel.
2. Double-click the PC Connection icon.
3. Verify Allow connection with desktop computer when device is attached is selected.
4. Select Change.
5. Select a different connection or baud rate.

See Also
Adjust dialing location settings
Adjust dialing patterns
Network and Dialup Connections Help

Setting the date and time

1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel.
2. Open the Date/Time icon.
3. To set the month in the Date & Time tab, select the arrows on either side of the month shown, or select the month label to choose from a list of months.
4. To select the date, select it in the calendar.
5. To set the time, enter it in the box labeled Current Time.
6. To change the time zone, select it from the list labeled Time Zone.
7. Choose Apply or OK for your settings to take effect.

Settings Help

Device Management

The Device Management application on Windows CE allows you to download and install new software packages. In addition, the Device Management application enables your Systems Administrator to manage certain aspects of your device.

Setting up Device Management
Changing the Device Management Information
Viewing Installed and Available Software Packages
Finding Connection Information

Setting up Device Management

When you set up Device Management for the first time, you connect to the device management server that downloads and installs software on your device.

1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel.
2. Click the Device Management icon.
3. In the Device Management dialog box, type in the name or IP address of the device management server. If you do not know the name or IP address of your device management server, ask your systems administrator.
4. If your organization requires secure connections (https://), check the Use secure connections box.
5. Select Next to connect to the device management server.
   Note: When your device establishes a connection with the device management server, an Internet Explorer window displays a welcome message. To continue, close this window.

See Also
Device Management
Viewing Installed and Available Software Packages
Finding Connection Information
Changing the Device Management Information

Changing Device Management Information

To change the device management server name or the connection settings,

1. Select the Info... button on the Available Programs screen. A Connection Information screen will appear that provides the name of your device management server, the server status, and other important information.
2. Select the Setup... button. The Device Management Setup screen appears.
3. If you want to change the server name or IP address, type in the new information in the Server Name or IP Address box.
4. If you want to change the type of connection you use, check or uncheck the Use secure connection box.
5. Select Next to connect to the device management server.
   Note: When your device establishes a connection with the device management server, an Internet Explorer window displays a welcome message. To continue, close this window.

See Also
Device Management
Setting up Device Management
Viewing Installed and Available Software Packages

Viewing Installed and Available Software Packages

If you have an active connection to your device management server, you can view any software packages that are installed on your device, and packages that are available for you to install.The software packages are typically Application programs, but can also be device settings or data files.

1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel.
2. Click the Device Management icon.
3. If you have an active connection to the device management server, the Device Management dialog opens showing the Available Programs screen. The list of programs you can add will appear on the screen.
4. To ensure this list is up-to-date, select the Refresh button to retrieve the most recent list of programs.
5. To see the programs already installed on your device, select the down arrow next to the Available Programs title. The list of Installed Programs will appear on the screen.
   Note:
   To see information about your current connection, select the Info... button. A Connection Information screen will appear that provides the name of your device management server, the server status, and other important information.

See Also
Device Management
Setting up Device Management
Changing the Device Management Information

Finding Connection Information

To see information about your current device management connection, select the Info... button on the Available Programs screen. A Connection Information screen will appear that provides the name of your device management server, the server status, and other important information.
For more information, see Viewing Installed and Available Programs.

See Also
Device Management
Setting up Device Management
Changing the Device Management Information

Dialing

Adjust dialing location settings
Adjust dialing patterns

Adjust dialing location settings

1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel.
2. Open the Dialing icon.
3. In the When dialing from list, select the location where you want to change settings.
   To create a new location, select New. Enter the name of the location, and then select OK.
4. Enter or edit the area code and local country code as needed.
5. In Dial using, select Tone or Pulse. Most phone lines are tone.
6. To automatically disable call waiting, select Disable call waiting by dialing. Then, select the appropriate number sequence in the list, or enter a new sequence.

See Also
Adjust dialing patterns

Adjust dialing patterns

1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel.
2. Open the Dialing icon, and then select Dialing Patterns.
3. Using the codes listed in this topic, revise the dialing patterns as needed.

Notes

- If you need to use characters other than the ones listed here, use manual dialing.
- Hyphens and spaces in dialing strings are ignored.
- Some modems may not respond to the following characters, even though your device lets you add them to the dial string.

Dialing characters

To | Enter
Dial country code (specified by the dialing program) | E
Dial area code (specified by the dialing program) | F
Dial local number (specified by the dialing program) | G
Insert a pause (typically 2 seconds) | , (comma)
Wait for credit card tone (specified by the dialing program) | $ (dollar sign)
Wait for second tone (typically used after $) | W
Tone-dial the following numbers | T
Pulse-dial the following numbers | P
Transfer to another extension (0.5 sec on hook, 0.5 sec off hook) | ! (hookflash)
Wait for "quiet answer" (typically indicated by 6.5 seconds of silence followed by a ringing tone) | @
Use special controls on some systems (tone only) | ABCD or * or #

See Also
Adjust dialing location settings

Display

Select a background image
Change the desktop's color scheme
Create a custom color scheme
Change backlight settings

Select a background image

1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel.
2. Open the Display icon, and then select the Background tab.
3. From the Image list, select an image you want as the background of the desktop. To locate an image in another folder, select Browse.
4. To have the image cover the entire background, select Tile image on background.

Change the desktop's color scheme

You can change the color scheme of the desktop if you have a color device.

1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel.
2. Open the Display icon, and then select the Appearance tab.
3. From the Scheme list, select a scheme.
4. View your choice in the Preview box. If you like the scheme, select Apply.

See Also
Create a custom color scheme

Create a custom color scheme

You can change the color scheme of the desktop if you have a color device.

1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel.
2. Open the Display icon, and then select the Appearance tab.
3. From the Item list, select a display item.
4. Select the black square next to the Item list.
5. From the Basic colors list, select a color, and select OK.
6. View your color selection(s) in the Preview box.
7. To save the scheme, select Save.
8. In the Save this color scheme as box, enter a name for the scheme, and select OK.
9. Select Apply.

Tip To create your own custom colors, in the Color dialog box, select an empty square in Custom colors and then select Define. For more information, select the ? in the Color dialog box.

Change backlight settings

You can change backlight settings if you have a black and white device. The manufacturer of your device may have added advanced backlight features. For more information, see your device manufacturer's documentation.

To conserve battery power and screen resolution, turn off the backlight when the device is idle.

1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel.
2. Open the Display icon.
3. In the Backlight tab, select one or both of the check boxes to turn the backlight off when using batteries or external power.
4. From the appropriate list, select the amount of time the device should be idle before the backlight is turned off.

Note To further conserve batteries, suspend all operations when idle.

See Also
Set device to turn off when idle

Input Panel

1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel.
2. Open the Input Panel icon.
3. Select the input method you want to change.
4. Select Options.
5. Select desired options.

Keyboard

1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel.
2. Open the Keyboard icon.
3. To change the amount of time between depressions before repetition starts, adjust the Repeat delay slider.
4. To change the repeat rate, adjust the Repeat rate slider.
5. Test your new settings.

Mouse

1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel.
2. Open the Mouse icon.
3. In the Double-click tab, double-click the checkerboard grid at a comfortable speed.
4. Double-click the Test icon to test your settings.

Owner

Owner Identification
Password
Setting up identification for remote networks

Owner Identification

1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel.
2. Open the Owner icon, and then select the Identification tab.
3. Fill in or edit the data as desired.
4. To have this information displayed when you start your device, select Display Owner Identification.
5. To add more information, select the Notes tab and enter information in the Notes box.
   To include this information on startup, select Display Owner Notes at Power On.
6. To set up identification for remote networks, see Setting up identification for remote networks.

See Also
Display
Password
Setting up identification for remote networks

Password

Caution If you forget your password, or if your mobile device has become corrupted and resetting doesn't work, you must perform a full reset according to the manufacturer's instructions. Performing a full reset erases all files and data that you have created, and programs you have installed.

1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel.
2. Open the Password icon.
3. In the Password box, enter the password.
4. In the Confirm Password box, enter the password again.
5. To require the password on startup, select Enable password protection.

See Also
Owner
Setting up identification for remote networks

Setting up identification for remote networks

1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel.
2. Open the Owner icon.
3. In the Network ID tab, enter the user name, password, and domain name you use to log on to the remote network.

See Also
Owner
Password

Power

Check battery power
Set device to turn off when idle
Optimize battery life
Set up your power schemes
Check the power levels of your system devices

Check battery power

- Select Start > Settings > Control Panel.
- Open the Power icon, and then select the Battery tab.

Note The Battery tab provides general information on battery conditions. The amount of useful operating time remaining varies depending on battery type and how you use your device.

Set device to turn off when idle

1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel.
2. Open the Power icon, and then select the Power Off tab.
3. Select desired options for suspending operation when not in use.

Note If you do not see the Power Off tab, then active power management is enabled. See Set up your power schemes for active power management settings.

Tip Suspending operation will help conserve batteries.

Optimize battery life

You want your batteries to last as long as possible, especially when you're on the road. Under normal conditions, you can get many hours of use from a single set of batteries. Here are a few tips to help you get the most from them.

- Use external power whenever possible.
  Use the AC adapter to plug your device into external power whenever possible, especially when:
  - Establishing a dial-up connection (some modems use a lot of power).
  - Using the backlight feature of your device display (if it has one).
  - Connecting to a desktop computer.
  - Using a compact flash card or other peripheral.
  - Letting the LED indicator flash for extended time periods.
- Set device to turn off when idle.
  While on battery power, your device automatically turns off, or suspends operation, if you haven't touched the keyboard or used the stylus or mouse for three minutes. Maximize battery life by shortening this time.
- Turn off sounds you don't need.
  By default, the device produces sounds in response to a number of events, such as warnings, appointments, and hardware-button presses. To optimize battery life, turn off any sounds you don't need. Select Start, Settings, Control Panel, and then Volume & Sounds.

Note When batteries are low, you will see a battery icon in the taskbar.

See Also
Change event sounds
Set device to turn off when idle

Set up your power schemes

1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel.
2. Open the Power icon, and then select the Schemes tab.
3. Select desired options for entering reduced power states

Note If you do not see the Schemes tab, then passive power management is enabled. See Set device to turn off when idle for passive power management settings.

The time choices represent the amount of time that must pass before the system will switch to the next power conservation state. For example, if "Switch state to System Idle:" is set to "After 5 minutes," then the system will transition from the User Idle state to the System Idle state after 5 minutes of inactivity.

Even if a time of "Never" is selected, the system may still enter a lower power conservation state if circumstances warrant. For instance, if "Switch state to Suspend:" is set to "Never," the battery reaching a critical level might still cause the system to suspend.

Tip Shorter times will help conserve batteries.

Check the power levels of your system devices

1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel.
2. Open the Power icon, and then select the Device Status tab.

Note If you do not see the Device Status tab, then passive power management is enabled. See Set device to turn off when idle for passive power management settings.

All of your device components that have active power management enabled will appear in the left column with their current power level in the right column. The power level will range from "High (D0)" which means the device is at the highest power level to "Off (D4)" which means the device is at the lowest power level.

Regional and Language Settings

Use Regional and Language Settings to set language and region options:
Regional Settings
Input Language
User Interface Language

To open Regional and Language Settings, select Start > Settings > Control Panel, and then double-click Regional and Language Settings.

Regional Settings

Use Regional Settings to control the format of numbers, currency, and dates or time.

1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel.
2. Open the Regional and Language Settings icon.
3. Select the Regional Settings tab.
4. Select the locale from the drop-down list.
5. To change the formats used for numbers, currency, and dates or time, select the Customize button.
6. In the Customize Regional Settings dialog box, select the options you want to use.

See Also
Regional and Language Settings
Input Language
User Interface Language

User Interface Language

The User Interface Language is the language displayed in menus, dialogs and alert messages.

1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel.
2. Open the Regional and Language Settings icon.
3. Select the User Interface Language tab.
4. From the drop-down list, select the language you want to use.

NOTE: Setting the user interface language requires a soft reset of the device.
To avoid loss of data, it is best to change the user interface language only at initial device setup.

See Also
Regional and Language Settings
Regional Settings
Input Language

Input Language

The input language is the keyboard language or Input Method Editor you use to input information on your device.

1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel.
2. Open the Regional and Language Settings icon.
3. Select the Input Language tab.
4. Select the default language from the Default Input Language drop-down list. This is the input language you want to use each time you start the device.
5. Select the languages you plan to use from the Installed Input Language list. Clear the check box for any language you do not want to use.

NOTE: Changing the default input language requires a soft reset of the device. To avoid loss of data, it is best to change the default input language only at initial device setup.

See Also
Regional and Language Settings
Regional Settings
User Interface Language

Remove Programs

1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel.
2. Open the Remove Programs icon.
3. From the Programs list, select the program you want to remove.
4. Select Remove.

Notes

- You can only remove programs that you have installed in RAM.
- If you are unable to remove a program, see Windows CE Services Help on your device or the program's documentation for more information.

Stylus

Recalibrate the touch screen
Adjust the stylus double-tap rate

Recalibrate the touch screen

In the Welcome Wizard, you tapped a target with the stylus to set the amount of pressure needed for the screen to respond to your stylus taps. If your device isn't responding properly to your taps:

- Press CTRL+ALT+ + (PLUS key) to open the Welcome Wizard. Follow the directions on the screen.

See Also
Adjust the stylus double-tap rate

Adjust the stylus double-tap rate

1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel.
2. Open the Stylus icon.
3. In the Double-Tap tab, double-tap the checkerboard grid at a comfortable speed.
4. Double-tap the clapboard to test your settings.

See Also
Recalibrate the touch screen

System

Adjust RAM allocation
Programs located in ROM

Adjust RAM allocation

1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel.
2. Open the System icon.
3. In the Memory tab, move the slider to allocate more memory for programs or storage.
   If you don't have enough space for a file, increase the amount of storage memory.
   If your mobile device is running slowly, try increasing the amount of program memory.

Notes

- Resetting your device can make additional storage or program memory available. If you continue to experience memory problems, reset your device as described in your manufacturer's documentation.
- The General tab provides general information about the hardware and software configurations on your device.
- A maximum of 16 MB of RAM can be allocated to files.

See Also
Set device to turn off when idle
Programs located in ROM

Programs located in ROM

Programs sold with your mobile device are located in ROM and will remain after a full reset. Programs you install on your device will be located in RAM and will need to be reinstalled after a full reset. If you have trouble reinstalling programs, adjust RAM allocation.

See Also
Adjust RAM allocation

Taskbar and Start Menu

Hide the taskbar
Change taskbar settings
Expand the Start Menu

Hide the taskbar

1. Select Start > Settings > Taskbar > Taskbar and Start Menu.
2. Select Auto hide.

- To display the taskbar, select the narrow horizontal bar at the bottom of the window. To hide the taskbar again, tap or click outside the taskbar.

See Also
Change taskbar settings
Understanding Taskbar Icons

Change taskbar settings

1. Select Start > Settings > Taskbar and Start Menu.
2. Select desired options.

See Also
Hide the taskbar
Understanding Taskbar Icons

Expand the Start Menu

You can set the Start menu to display a menu of all the options available through Control Panel applets.

1. Select Start > Settings > Taskbar and Start Menu...
2. Choose the Advanced tab.
3. Check Expand Control Panel.
4. Select Ok.

The next time you use the Start menu, you can display all the Control Panel menu options.

See Also
Control Panel Settings

Volume and Sounds

Adjust volume and sounds
Change event sounds

Adjust volume and sounds

1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel.
2. Open the Volume & Sounds icon.
3. In the Volume tab, select desired options.

Tip Turning off sounds saves power and prolongs battery life.

See Also
Change event sounds

Change event sounds

1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel.
2. Open the Volume & Sounds icon, and then select the Sound tab.
3. From the Event name list, select an event.
4. From the Event sound list, select a sound.
   To remove a sound from the selected event, select None.
5. To save the changes to a different scheme, select Save As, and then name the sound scheme.
   To delete a sound scheme, select it in the list and select Delete.

Tip To quickly turn off all event sounds, select No sounds from the Scheme list.

See Also
Adjust volume and sounds

Managing Digital Certificates

Certificates are used by some applications for establishing trust and for secure communications. Certificates are signed and issued by certificate authorities and are valid for a prescribed period of time. Windows CE manages multiple certificate stores.

1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel.
2. Open the Certificates icon.
3. In the Stores tab, select the certificate store you wish to view or modify from the drop-down list. The Trusted Authorities store lists the top-level certificates for authorities you trust. The My Certificates store contains your personal certificates, which you use to identify yourself. Intermediate certificate authorities that help establish a chain of trust are stored in the Other Authorities store.
4. To add a certificate or associated private key to the selected store, select Import.
5. To view more details of the selected certificate, such as the expanded name or expiration date, choose View.
6. To delete the selected certificate from the store, choose Remove.

Storage Manager

Manage Storage Devices
Manage Disk Partitions
Creating A New Partition
Advanced Partition Features

Manage Storage Devices

Available storage devices are listed by device name in the dropdown box. To view information about the disk or perform store operations, select a device from the list.

- To unmount all partitions on the selected storage device, select Dismount.
- To format the partition table, select Format. The partition table cannot be formatted if any partitions on the storage device are mounted.

Manage Disk Partitions

Available partitions on the selected storage device are listed in the list box.

- To create a new partition on the storage device, select New.
- To delete a partition from the storage device, select Delete. Mounted partitions cannot be deleted.
- To view partition information or perform advanced partition features, such as formatting, select Properties.

See Also
Creating A New Partition
Advanced Partition Features

Creating A New Partition

1. To create a new partition, select a storage device from the list and select New.
2. Type the name of the new partition.
3. Type the size (in sectors) for the new partition, or check the Use All Available Disk Space box.
4. Select OK to create the partition, or select X to cancel.

Advanced Partition Features

To view advanced partition options, select a partition and select Properties.

- To mount an unmounted partition, select Mount
- To dismount a mounted partition, select Dismount
- To format a partition, select Format.
- To scan and repair a partition, select Scan.
- To defragment a partition, select Defrag.

Notes

- Depending on a partition's file system, the Format, Scan, and Defrag options may not be available. The behavior of these features will vary depending on the implementation of the file system's utility library.

Bluetooth

Use Bluetooth in Control Panel to discover and manage Bluetooth devices.

Scanning for Bluetooth devices
Device Authentication
Remove device from trusted list
Making a device active

Note To open Bluetooth, select Start > Settings > Control Panel, and then double-click Bluetooth.

Scanning for Bluetooth devices

1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel, and then double-click Bluetooth.
2. Press the Scan Device button. This will start the inquiry process. If the scan discovers a Bluetooth device in proximity, the device will be added to the Untrusted list box.
3. You can then select the devices you want to form a trust relationship with. For information about authenticating a device for a trust relationship, see Device Authentication.

See Also
Device Authentication
Remove device from trusted list
Making a device active

Device Authentication

1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel, and then double-click Bluetooth.
2. In the Untrusted list box, click on the device that you want to authenticate.
3. Click the "-->" button. If the device needs to be authorized, a dialog box will appear asking for the PIN ( Personal Identification Number ) for the device. The device will be moved to the Trusted list box if it is successfully authorized.

See Also
Scanning for Bluetooth devices
Remove device from trusted list
Making a device active

Remove device from trusted list

1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel, and then double-click Bluetooth.
2. In the Trusted list box, click on the device that you want to remove.
3. Click the "<--" button to make the device Untrusted.
4. Click the DEL button to delete the entry and remove it from the cache.

See Also
Scanning for Bluetooth devices
Device Authentication
Making a device active

Making a device active

For each class of device, only one device can be marked as active and used as default.

1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel, and then double-click Bluetooth.
2. In the Trusted list box, right-click on the device that you want to change to Active status.
3. From the popup list, select Active to mark the device active.

See Also
Scanning for Bluetooth devices
Device Authentication
Remove device from trusted list

Index

accessibility
Bluetooth, device authentication
Bluetooth, making a device active
Bluetooth, remove device from trusted list
Bluetooth, scanning for devices
batteries, auto-suspend
batteries, conserving
batteries, conserving batteries
batteries, sleep mode
certificates
connection, PC settings
connection, dialing location settings
connection, dialing pattern settings
device, calibrating stylus
device, recalibrating stylus
device, double-tap rate
device, mouse settings
device, taskbar settings
device, date setting
device, time setting
device, show/hide taskbar
device sounds, events
device sounds, changing
device sounds, on/off
device sounds, volume
device storage, storage devices
memory, adjust RAM allocation
owner, device name
owner, owner identification
owner, device password
programs, in ROM
programs, removing programs