Navigating In Windows Embedded 6.5 And Applications; Navigating Using The Touchscreen And Stylus; The Today Screen; Customizing The Today Screen - Psion EP10 User Manual

3.9

Navigating in Windows Embedded 6.5 and Applications

Graphic user interfaces like Windows Embedded 6.5 for portable devices or desktop Windows (2000, XP,
etc.) utilize 'point and click' navigation. On the EP10, this is accomplished using a touchscreen and stylus
rather than a mouse.
3.9.1

Navigating using the Touchscreen and Stylus

Note: If the touchscreen is not registering your screen taps accurately, it may need recalibration.
Refer to "Aligning (Calibrating) the Touchscreen" on page 24.
A touchscreen is a standard feature on all EP10s. Each is equipped with a stylus – a pointing tool – stored in
a slot at the top-right side of the unit.
• Use the stylus to tap on the appropriate icon to open files and folders, launch applications and pro-
grams, make selections, and so on. You can also use your finger rather than the stylus.
• Tap and flick the stylus or your finger on the screen to scroll through the options on a screen.
• Tap on the navigation bar to display additional icons.
3.10

The Today Screen

The Today screen provides quick access to a default list of applets such as phone, voicemail, and so on. This
screen is also equipped with a navigation bar along the top of the screen which provides access to hotkeys.
Hotkeys act as shortcuts to apps. Along the bottom of the screen, a softkey bar contains softkeys that help
you navigate – in particular, the Start button which provides access to everything else you'll need to work
with Windows Embedded 6.5.
• Use the stylus or your finger to scroll to and highlight the option you want to work with. The high-
lighted option displays information specific to the applet. For example, highlighting the Calendar option
lets you know if there are any appointments.
• Tap on any highlighted option to display the associated dialog box. Note that you can also double-tap
on any option to display the dialog box.
Depending on which option you tap on, the softkeys at the bottom of the screen change to help support
working with the particular option you've chosen.
3.10.1

Customizing the Today Screen

The items you see in the Today screen are Windows defaults. To customize the screen to suit your purposes:
• Tap on the Start button. Tap on the Settings icon followed by the Home icon.
• In the scrolling tab bar at the top of the screen, scroll to Items.
Start button
Softkeys
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the EP10

Navigating in Windows Embedded 6.5 and Applications

Navigation bar
Softkey bar
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