Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0
Navigating in Windows CE 5.0
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4.1
Navigating in Windows CE 5.0
Graphic user interfaces like Windows CE 5.0 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 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 accomplished using
a touchscreen rather than a mouse. Actions can be performed using any combination of key-
board shortcuts or touchscreen tapping.
4.1.1
Navigating Using a Touchscreen and Stylus
NEO is equipped with a stylus – a pointing tool that looks like a pen. The stylus is used to
select objects on the touchscreen.
To choose an icon, open a file, launch an applet, or open a folder:
•
Double-tap the stylus on the appropriate icon.
4.1.2
Navigating Using the Keyboard
If the touchscreen has been disabled, you can use the keyboard to choose icons, 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,
but you can refer to Table 4.1 for a description of the navigation keys.
Note: In order to access many of the menus discussed in this chapter, the security level
must be set to ‘Supervisor’ (see “Security Settings” on page 59).
Note: If the touchscreen is not registering your screen taps accurately, the touchscreen
may need recalibration. Refer to “Calibrating the Touchscreen” on page 36.
Note: To prevent damage to the touchscreen, use only the stylus (pen) supplied with
your NEO.
Table 4.1 Keyboard Navigation
Operation
Key or Key Combination
Switch between active
applications
[ALT] [TAB]
Open task manager
[ALT] [ESC]
