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TIP: The Pocket Hal Function Menu

Using Pocket Hal Functions.

The useful Pocket Hal Function Menu is activated by pressing CONTROL then RIGHT using the buttons found on your PDA.

The Pocket Hal Function Menu provides quick access to the following handy shortcuts:

  • "Open Control Panel" - opens the Hal Control Panel using the classic multi-page dialogs.
  • "Control Panel Popup Menu" - Navigate the Pocket Hal Control Panel using an intuitive popup menu interface similar to the Desktop Windows Programs Menu.
  • "Startup Wizard" - Will appear on the Pocket Hal Function Menu in version 7. The Startup Wizard is an easy user-friendly introduction to Pocket PC and Pocket Hal.
  • "Switch to..." - A custom utility allowing you to see exactly which Pocket PC applications are currently open.
  • "Open Keyboard Driver" - Setup an external wireless Bluetooth keyboard.
  • "Soft Reset" - usually soft resetting your PDA can involve fiddling around with the stylus and a tiny recessed button on the back of your PDA. Soft Reset is offered here as a more friendly alternative.
  • "PDA Status" - Get information about remaining memory and battery life in one handy dialog.
  • "System Tray" - access applications which only show themselves in the Pocket PC system tray.

Dolphin welcome your suggestions for other features and functions which could improve the Pocket Hal Function Menu. Don't forget the Pocket Hal Function Menu can be called up at any time using CONTROL then RIGHT using the buttons found on your PDA.

Applies to:

  • Pocket Hal

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