Chapter 4: Windows Embedded CE 5.0

Using A Dialog Box

Note:

If you’re using the touchscreen, use the stylus to tap on an element in a dialog

 

box to select or deselect it, display dropdown menus, save your selections, etc.

 

If you’re using a keyboard, follow the directions below.

Dialog boxes contain one or more of the following elements:

Tab: A tab separates different elements of a dialog box. Tap on a tab to display the associ- ated information.

Textbox: A textbox requires that you type information. Highlight the textbox with the stylus and then type the appropriate information.

Dropdown: This type of menu is identified by up and down arrows next to the dropdown menu to indicate that additional options are available. Tap the stylus on the arrow to display the options in the menu.

Checkbox: This box allows you to select or deselect an option. To select or deselect a checkbox, tap the stylus on the checkbox to select or deselect it.

Radio buttons: These buttons allow you to choose from a number of options. For example, in the second sample screen in Figure 4.14 on page 59 you can choose to ‘Obtain an IP address via DHCP’ or ‘Specify an IP address’. Tap the stylus on the button to select or dese- lect it.

Buttons: This type of button allows you to ‘Save’, ‘Delete’, etc., the options you’ve chosen in a dialog box. Tap the stylus on the button to activate it.

Saving Your Choices: Once you’ve made all your changes, tap on OK to save your changes and exit the window.

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Psion Teklogix 8515 user manual If you’re using a keyboard, follow the directions below