Psion Teklogix 8515 user manual Navigating In Windows Embedded CE 5.0 And Applications, Your

Chapter 4: Windows Embedded CE 5.0

Navigating In Windows Embedded CE 5.0 And Applications

4.1Navigating In Windows Embedded CE 5.0 And Applications

Note:	In order to access many of the menus discussed in this chapter, the security
	level must be set to “Supervisor” (see “Security Level” on page 52).

Graphic user interfaces like Windows Embedded CE 5.0 for portable devices and desktop Windows operating systems (Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista™, etc.) utilize ‘point and click’ navigation. An equivalent keyboard shortcut is also available for every ‘point and click’ action.

Windows Embedded CE 5.0 supports the same ‘point and click’ user interface and keyboard shortcuts as desktop Windows with one difference—the ‘point and click’ action is accom- plished using a touchscreen rather than a mouse. Actions can be performed using any com- bination of keyboard shortcuts or touchscreen tapping.

4.1.1Navigating Using A Touchscreen And Stylus

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Note:	If the touchscreen is not registering your screen taps accurately, it may need
	recalibration. Refer to “Calibrating The Touchscreen” on page 38.

Each 8515 Vehicle-Mount Computer is equipped with a stylus—a pointing tool that looks like a pen—that is used to select objects on the touchscreen.

Note:	To prevent damage to the touchscreen, use only the stylus (pen) supplied with
	your 8515.

To open a file, launch an applet, or open a folder:

•Double-tap the stylus on the appropriate icon.

To navigate through a dialog box—for example, display the information in a tab, choose a radio button, check a checkbox, etc.:

• Tap the stylus on the tab, radio button, checkbox, etc.

4.1.2Navigating Using The Keyboard

If your touchscreen has been disabled, you can use the keyboard rather than a stylus to choose icons and navigate dialog boxes, display the desktop, etc. If your unit has already

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