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Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0
Navigating In Windows CE And Applications
4.1 Navigating In Windows CE And Applications
Graphic user interfaces like Windows CE for portable devices and desktop
Windows (2000, XP, etc.) utilize ‘point and click’ navigation. An equivalent
keyboard shortcut is also available for every ‘point and click’ action.
Windows CE supports the same ‘point and click’ user interface and keyboard
shortcuts as desktop Windows with one difference – the ‘point and click’ action is
accomplished using a touchscreen rather than a mouse. Actions can be performed
using any combination of keyboard shortcuts or touchscreen tapping.
4.1.1 Navigating Using A Touchscreen And Stylus
Note: If the touchscreen is not registering your screen taps accurately, it may
need recalibration. Refer to “Calibrating The Touchscreen” on page 45.
Each 8525 G2/8530 G2s 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 8525 G2/8530 G2.
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 and so on:
• Tap the stylus on a tab, radio button, checkbox and so on.
4.1.2 Navigating 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, and so on. If your
unit has already been fully configured and your application is launched at startup,
you’ll have little need for keyboard navigation.
Operation Key or Key Combination
Switch between active applications [ALT] [TAB]
Open task manager [ALT] [ESC]
Move the cursor Arrow keys
Open file, folder or icon [ENTER]