5
Software
Introduction
There are several different aspects to the setup, configuration and operation of the Thor VM2. Many of the setup and configuration settings are dependent upon the optional features such as hardware and software installed on the unit. The examples found in this section are to be used as examples only, the configuration of your specific Thor VM2 computer may vary. The following sections provide a general reference for the configuration of the Thor VM2 and some of its optional features.
Operating System
Your Thor VM2 operating system is Microsoft® Windows® Embedded CE 6. The Thor VM2 operating system revision is displayed on the Desktop. This is the default setting for the Desktop Display Background.
Windows CE Operating System
Note: For general use instruction, please refer to commercially available Windows CE user’s guides or the Windows CE
This segment assumes the system administrator is familiar with Microsoft Windows options and capabilities loaded on most standard Windows computers.
Therefore, the sections that follow describe only those Windows capabilities that are unique to the Thor VM2 and its Windows CE environment.
General Windows CE Keyboard Shortcuts
Use the keyboard shortcuts in the chart below to navigate with the Thor VM2 keyboard. These are standard keyboard shortcuts for Windows CE applications.
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CTRL + C | Copy |
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CTRL + X | Cut |
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CTRL + V | Paste |
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CTRL + Z | Undo |
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DELETE | Delete |
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SHIFT with any of the arrow keys | Select more than one item in a window or on the desktop, or select text |
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CTRL+A | Select all. |
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ALT+ESC | Cycle through items in the order they were opened. |
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CTRL+ESC | Display the Start menu. |
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ALT+Underlined letter in a menu name | Display the corresponding menu. |
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Underlined letter in a command name on | Carry out the corresponding command. |
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ESC | Cancel the current task. |
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The touch screen provides equivalent functionality to a mouse:
•A touch on the touch screen is equivalent to a left mouse click.
•Many items can be moved by the “drag and drop” method, touching the desired item, moving the stylus across the screen and releasing the stylus in the desired location.
•A double stylus tap is equivalent to a
•A touch and hold is equivalent to a right mouse click. Some applications may not support this
•Devices with Shift and Ctrl Keys: The Shift and Ctrl keys can be used with the touch screen for multiple selection of items.
•To select disconnected items, press the Ctrl key and then touch each item to be selected in the set. Press the Ctrl key again to terminate this mode.
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