Well, I have been using a NEC Mobile Pro handheld PC running the release version of Windows CE for a few weeks now, and I must say I am very
impressed. The auto-synchronization works as advertised, although I have
to use it in Windows 95 since I couldn't get it configured right in NT.
Anyway, Microsoft has created several useful CE resources on the Web, and
included a nice "Tips and Tricks" page in their online magazine "The
Mobile Worker". Here it is:
Windows CE Tips and Tricks
* To get to the desktop quickly, just minimize the current window by
tapping its taskbar button.
* View ToolTips for most toolbar buttons by pressing and holding the
stylus over the button. After you view the ToolTip, drag your stylus
away from the button before you release it to avoid activating the
button.
* To minimize the size of files you convert from Microsoft Excel on your
desktop computer, remove any blank sheets from the files before you
convert them.
* Use Outline view in Microsoft Word for note taking because you can
quickly distinguish between topics and supporting points using the
Promote and Demote features, which automatically apply formatting for
you.
* Copy messages from the Microsoft Exchange Inbox that you want to reply
to while away from the office. On your handheld PC, compose your
replies, and send them. The reply messages will accumulate in your
Outbox until the next time you connect to your desktop computer.
* To send messages, connect to your desktop computer and choose the HPC
Inbox Transfer command on the Tools menu.
* Switch quickly between today, yesterday, and tomorrow. In the Day view
of the Calendar, use the left arrow key to go to the previous day, and
the right arrow key to go to the next day. Then tap the Today label at
the bottom of the monthly calendar to quickly switch back to the current
day.
* To sort a column in both Tasks and Contacts, tap a column heading.
* Change the time on the clock by dragging the hour or minute hand
backward or forward. If you drag the hands past midnight, the date will
change to the next or previous day.
* Windows CE Keyboard Shortcuts
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To do this Press this
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Open the Windows CE Task Manager ALT+TAB
Access the desktop WINKEY+TAB
View a list of Windows key functions WINKEY+SPACE
Recalibrate the touch screen CTRL+ALT+EQUAL SIGN
Open the property sheet of the ALT+ENTER
selected item
Activate the next program on the ALT+ESC
taskbar
View the desktop in Folder view WINKEY+E and then BACKSPACE
Get Help in most programs and dialog ALT+H
boxes
Copy or Cut and Paste text from CTRL+C, CTRL+X, or CTRL+V
almost any program to any other
Open the Start menu CTRL+ESC or WINKEY+ENTER
