User manual

Chapter 6: Operating System & Software Apps
Logon with the Software Keyboard
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If the file Keyboard.cfg cannot be located by the system in the Software Keyboard installa-
tion directory, an error message appears.
If the keyboard is started by Psion Teklogix Config, it is also terminated when Psion Tek-
logix Config is closed.
6.3.2 Logon with the Software Keyboard
The Software Keyboard (version 1.5 and higher) can be used to log on to the Microsoft
Windows system.
The logon settings are stored in one of the following locations:
• In the Psion Teklogix Config Menu System settings, parameter Logon with Software
Keyboard (e.g., on Psion devices with Psion Teklogix Config program), or
• In the file Psion TeklogixCfg_Local.cfg (e.g., on Psion devices without Psion Teklogix
Config program).
Psion Teklogix Config Setting
Psion Teklogix Config menu System settings, parameter Logon with Software Keyboard:
Psion TeklogixCfg_Local.cfg Setting
In 8580/8590s without Psion Teklogix Config, the setting can be implemented in the file
PTXCfg_Local.cfg:
[Psion TeklogixCfgSystem]
LogonKeyboardShow=1
LogonKeyboardCfg=C:\Psion Teklogix\Keyboard.cfg
6.3.3 Installation
This section outlines the requirements and the steps you’ll need to follow to install the Psion
Software Keyboard. The Software Keyboard operates on both the 8580 and 8590 vehicle-
mounts.
Show Software Keyboard
at logon
If this check box is selected, the Software Keyboard is
already available to the user upon logging in.
This is the default setting.
Keyboard definition A CFG file and hence a particular keyboard layout can be
specified for the logon (it may differ from the default
keyboard). Changes to this setting are activated only after
the computer has been restarted.