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Use the Command bar at the bottom of the screen to perform tasks in programs. The Command bar includes the menus and buttons for the active program, status icons, and the Input panel button. To create a new item in the current program, tap New.

To see the name of a button, tap and hold the stylus on the button. Drag the stylus off the button so that the command is not carried out.

The Windows for Pocket PC Command bar

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When the Today screen is displayed, you may see the following status icons on the Command bar. In most cases, you can tap a status icon to display the associated control panel or more information related to the item. For example, tap the active dial-up connection icon to disconnect from a modem connection.

IconMeaningSpeaker is on.Pocket PC is charging.Less than 50% power remains.Power is very low. A warning message also appears.External (ac) power source is connected.Dial-up connection is active.Direct connection to a desktop PC is active.HP task switcher is active.HP game buttons are enabled.