Learning Windows Ce Basics; Getting Started - CipherLab 9400 Reference Manual

LEARNING WINDOWS CE BASICS

This chapter mainly describes the basic skills to work with 9400 Mobile Computer. The
add-on utilities for applications regarding data collection, processing, and transmission,
are introduced in the following chapters.
9400 Mobile Computer is specifically designed for real-time data collection in the
Windows CE 5.0 environment. It won't take long for any Windows user to get familiarized
with it. Keep these basic skills in mind and explore this Windows CE device at ease.
Double-tap an item to select it.
Tap and hold an item to see a menu that enables tasks, such as cut, copy, rename,
delete, etc.
Tap and drag to select multiple items.
Tap or
application.
If the button is not displayed, press [ESC] on the physical keypad.
Tap on the toolbar to save the current settings and exit the application (or
minimize the window in some applications).
If the button is not displayed, press [Enter] on the physical keypad.
IN THIS CHAPTER
2.1 Getting Started ......................................................... 27
2.2 Finding out the Capabilities of Your Mobile Computer ...... 33
2.3 Using ActiveSync ....................................................... 35
2.4 Managing Programs ................................................... 38
2.5 System Reset & Auto Run ........................................... 42
2.6 Upgrading OS Image .................................................. 44

2.1 GETTING STARTED

When 9400 Mobile Computer is fully charged, you may remove it from the cradle. Then,
press to turn on the mobile computer and wait for the Windows CE desktop to come
up. If you are using the mobile computer for the first time, there are a couple of things to
do after the desktop comes up.
To select your time zone and set the local time: Start > Settings > Control Panel
and select Date/Time.
To align the touch screen: Start > Settings > Control Panel and select Stylus.
on the toolbar to close an active window, a dialog box, or a running
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