Windows Ce 5.0 Desktop; Status Icons - Motorola MC17 Product Reference Manual

App Launcher Item Descriptions
Table 5-1
Item
RD (Rapid Deployment)
Client
SPB (Symbol Pocket
Browser)
Device Info
MC17-Scan
Reset
Exit

Windows CE 5.0 Desktop

NOTE The Windows CE 5.0 desktop may not be visible because the App Launcher application is active. To view
the desktop, close all running applications.
The following paragraphs describe the Windows CE 5.0 desktop. Depending upon the customer's
configuration of the mobile computer, the desktop may not be available.

Status Icons

The Taskbar at the bottom of the window displays the active programs, battery status and communication
status. The taskbar (at the bottom of the screen) displays the Start button, active programs, battery status and
communication status. The taskbar icons are described in
status, indicate what programs are active and indicate the battery charge status. The Taskbar buttons are used
to access menus, select/deselect functions or to change display windows.
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Status Icons: The status icons indicate the function key status.
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Active Programs Icons: The active applications icons are displayed on the taskbar. If more than one
program is active, icons can be used to toggle between the open programs (applications). Tap on a
taskbar application to maximize the application.
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AC Power/Battery Status Icons: The AC Power/Battery Status icons are shown in the taskbar to indicate
the present power supply status of the mobile computer. The main battery status icons provide the
battery status in 10% increments from 10% to 100%. The backup battery low icon indicates that the
backup battery charge is low. See
instructions.
By default, the Taskbar is set to automatically hide below the screen. To display the Taskbar place the cursor
over the portion of the Taskbar that is visible (a thin gray line at the bottom of the screen). The Taskbar
automatically appears. To set the properties of the taskbar, see
Launch
Number
1 Launches the Rapid Deployment application.
2 Launches the SPB sample application.
3 Display information about the MC17series mobile computer.
4 Launches a sample scan application with presentation mode.
5 Performs a warm boot that resets the mobile computer.
6 Closes the Start Up window.
Charging the Battery on page 1-9
Using the Windows CE Desktop
Description
Table 5-2. The taskbar icons display the function
for backup battery charging
Properties on page 5-10.
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