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Basic Operation
Chapter
3
Basic Operation of the WayPoint PDA
This chapter is devoted to getting you started with the WayPoint
tm
PDA. The WayPoint PDA
runs Microsoft Pocket PC 2003 Premium Edition. The full instructions for the use of this
operating system and all of the applications that are provided with Pocket PC are in the Pocket
PC reference manual which can be found on the Documentation CD-ROM. This chapter will
provide a brief summary of the operation of the Pocket PC operating system.
Using the Stylus
The stylus is the primary method of data manipulation and data entry for Pocket PC use. For
safety reasons, the driver should never use a stylus in a moving car. During car navigation other
techniques can be used to minimize the need for the stylus. For example the large on-screen
buttons allows the user’s finger to be used. Hardware buttons have been pre-programmed to
perform common functions.
The stylus is often the best tool for everyday PDA use and can be essential for text entry. Use the
stylus to operate on and select items on-screen. The bullets on the next page describe the various
ways to use the stylus.