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

Opening 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
IconDefinition
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
IconDefinition
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.



    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

    Use the Go menu

    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

    Transfer a file using infrared


    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

    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 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.

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

    See Also
    Go to an Internet address
    View previously visited sites


    Browse Web pages See Also
    Refresh current page
    Stop loading a page


    Refresh current page
    See Also
    Browse Web pages
    Stop loading a page


    Stop loading a page 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

    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

    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.
    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 See Also
    Change the default appearance of pages


    Display a page in a new window See Also
    Fit the page to the window


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


    Display or hide the 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.



    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.