3.3.2 The Taskbar
A taskbar at the bottom of the screen displays icons through which you can view the security level and battery capacity. A unit equipped with a Bluetooth radio displays the appropriate icon in the taskbar. A hand-held attached to a charger, cradle or docking station displays the associated icon, and so on.
The taskbar also displays active modifier keys – <SHIFT>, <ALT>,
<CTRL>, <ORANGE> and <BLUE>. Keys that have been locked
“on” are displayed in uppercase letters.
Using The Taskbar
• Tap on an icon to display the associated dialogue box. For example, tapping on the battery icon displays the Power Properties dialogue box that indicates the current battery capacity.
3.4 The Start Menu
The Start Menu lists operations you can access and work with. It is available from the startup desktop or from within any application.
To display the menu:
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• Tap on the Windows® Start button in the taskbar. Tap on the item in the menu with which you want to work.
Note: If your touchscreen is disabled, press <BLUE> <.>.
The Desktop
Choosing Desktop from the Start Menu displays the desktop.
Security Settings
To assign a security level:
• Choose Security from the Start Menu .
• Select a security level from the dialogue box, and type the appropriate password.
To change the password:
Note: Keep in mind that this is the same password as that assigned through the Password control panel applet.
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• Choose a security level, and enter the existing password in the Password field.
• Choose the Set Password button.
In the Password Properties dialogue box:
• Type the new password in the Password: text box, and retype the new password in the Confirm Password: text box.
The System Tray
Note: You’ll only need to use this option to access the icons in the taskbar if your touchscreen has been disabled. If your touchscreen is working, you can tap on the taskbar icons to display associated dialogue boxes.
The System Tray option allows keyboard access to the icons in the taskbar at the bottom of the screen. The taskbar displays indicators such as a battery capacity gauge and the security level. These indicators are attached to dialogue boxes that provide additional information.
• Choose System Tray from the Start Menu.
When System Tray is chosen, the taskbar icons become accessible. To display the dialogue box attached to an icon:
• Use the <LEFT> and <RIGHT> arrow keys to highlight the icon with which you want to work.
• Press <ENTER/ON> to display the associated dialogue box.
The Task Manager
The Task Manager option allows you to switch to another task or to end an active task. To display the task manager window:
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• Tap on Task Manager in the Start Menu .
Cycle Tasks
When Cycle Tasks is selected (and the Task Manager is not open), you can cycle through active applications. To cycle to the next active task:
• Tap on Cycle Tasks in the Start Menu
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Power Info
Selecting Power Info from the Start Menu displays the Power Properties dialogue box. This dialogue box indicates the remaining charge capacity of the battery.
Programs
Program displays a sub-menu of options with which you can work access applications.
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Settings
Tapping on Settings displays a sub-menu of options with which you can access the Control Panel applets, configure your radio (Network and Dial-up Connections) and customize the Taskbar and Start Menu .
Run
Choosing the Run option displays a dialogue box in which you can enter the name of the program, folder or document you want to open.
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