About Ibrowse - Intermec 730 User Manual

About iBrowse

iBrowse User's Guide
Note: "700 Color" denotes the Intermec 730, 740, 741, 750, 751, 760,
and 761 Mobile Computers, unless otherwise specified.
Note: The iBrowse application is included in the default factory build of
the CK30 and CK31 computers. No purchase is required.
The goal of the iBrowse application is to provide a web browser for
Intermec computers that is compatible with Microsoft Internet Explorer
but permits only limited, "locked-down" functionality.
You should be aware that no application can ever be completely locked
down on a Windows CE-based computer. Windows CE platforms are
multi-tasking environments where any number of applications can be active
simultaneously. In addition, Windows CE provides numerous services and
utilities that launch and remain active after a warm-boot or cold-boot.
These services and utilities may, at any time, force pop-up menus or
windows on top of any active application, including iBrowse. For example,
Microsoft's Connection Manager application may pop up Network Status
messages at any time. Such messages and pop-ups are beyond the control of
lock-down applications.
iBrowse has different compatibility modes depending on the operating
system and the computer model. All Pocket PC computers, Windows
Mobile computers, and the CK30 standard version are Pocket Internet
Explorer compatible. All other Windows CE computers (with the
exception of the CK30 standard CE image) support Internet Explorer 6-
like functionality.
What "Locked Down" Means
"Locked down" means deliberately limited functionality. Users do not have
the ability to exit the program, key in URLs, or use the Back button. Users
are also prevented from accessing the normal Navigation bar, Command
bar, and Start Menu in Pocket Internet Explorer. The web page navigation
completely defines where the user is to go. The onscreen keyboard is still
available if needed, but iBrowse prevents it from popping up when an edit
box gets focus.
Locked-down applications are can prevent users from getting "lost" in other
parts of the system, help prevent users from changing system settings, and
help ensure that users stay as focused and therefore as productive as
possible. An administrator can modify system settings or exit the iBrowse
application as necessary using a password.
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