Using Additional Fonts In Native Applications; Using Additional Fonts In Managed Applications; Using Additional Fonts In Browser Applications; Things To Consider When Using Additional Fonts - Motorola MK3100 Product Reference Manual

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Using Additional Fonts in Native Applications

Any application written in EVC can use the additional fonts using either MFC or Win32 APIs. If a specified font
is missing, the system uses an available font for display.

Using Additional Fonts in Managed Applications

All fonts installed in the system are available to the .Net Compact Framework during runtime.

Using Additional Fonts in Browser Applications

Regardless of how you installed the font in the system, to reference it using a browser page, specify the font as
a STYLE, or use FONT tags. Use intuitive names for the fonts (use FontViewer on a Windows desktop and
locate the
Typeface Name
Internet Explorer uses its default font to display the text.

Things to Consider when Using Additional Fonts

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Different font styles (e.g., bold and italic) often require separate TTF files; be sure to provide all required
styles. Do not reference styles by name (e.g., Arial Bold); set the style separately from the font (e.g.,
using a "b" or "strong" tag, or a style).
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For best results, do not direct the system font path to a storage card (PCMCIA), as this can negatively
impact system performance. If this method is necessary, test the use of a storage card thoroughly for
fonts to ensure proper operation.
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Most Web pages contain information that tells the browser what language encoding (the language and
character set) to use. If the page does not include that information, and the Language Encoding
Auto-Select feature is on, Internet Explorer can usually determine the appropriate language encoding. If
not, manually select it using
NOTE If the Auto-Select feature or a specific language pack is not installed, Internet Explorer prompts you to
download the files. Adding languages does not guarantee Web pages display in the preferred language.

Input Panel and Keyboard

Use the input panel or full keyboard on the touchscreen of the MK3100 to enter information. To access, tap the
icon in the icon tray, then select
keys. To close the
NOTE Use Ctrl-C to copy text, and Ctrl-V to paste text.

Microsoft Applications

The MK3100 includes Microsoft
line), and use quotes to enclose names with spaces. If the specified font is missing,
menu >
View
Input Panel
or Keyboard, double-tap the icon.
Input Panel
, Internet Explorer, and audio and video players.
WordPad
, then select the appropriate language.
Encoding > More
or Keyboard. To enter information, use a stylus to select the