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8 DynaVox Technologies
2.3. About Windows Mobile
The Palmtop software runs on a portable computer that uses the Microsoft Windows Mobile operating
system. Windows Mobile is designed to resemble Windows (see Figure 7). When Palmtop is not running, a
taskbar along the top of the screen provides access to all the programs on the device. Select the
Start
button to reveal a pop-up menu of options. You can start the Palmtop software by using the Start button, or
simply selecting the "Tap here for Palmtop Impact" text that appears on the “Today” screen. This guide
assumes that you have some experience using Windows or Windows Mobile and are comfortable with
concepts such as navigating menus, clicking (selecting), and double-clicking (double-selecting). Note that if
you are running in "Dedicated Device" mode or if you are using a Impact-D device, you will not have access
to the Windows Mobile desktop.
Windows Mobile is designed to run on portable computers with less powerful microprocessors and less
memory than desktop or laptop computers. Some of the more sophisticated Windows features are absent
from Windows Mobile, but the basic functionality remains the same. One important addition to Windows
Mobile is its "instant on" capability - the desktop appears as soon as the portable computer is turned on, and
there is no need to close applications before you turn the computer off.
Another major distinction is that instead of using a mouse, the computer has a built-in touchscreen. To
perform the equivalent of a "click" in Windows Mobile, you can select the screen at the desired location
either with a finger or with the stylus included with the device (see Figure 3).
Warning: Never use a sharp metal object such as a pen or paper clip for selecting, as it will
damage the screen.
Figure 7: The Windows Mobile Desktop
Start Menu
Command Bar
Link to Software
Navigation Bar