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TIPS & TRICKS ON WINDOWS MOBILE DEPLOYMENT

Norbert AquendeMicrosoft Mobile Solutions ConsultantWindows Mobile Team | Microsoft Philippines

norbert@aquende.com

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315 million Converged Mobile Device units by

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Converged Device Opportunity

5.8%Mobile Phones

3.9%Desktop PCs

30% Converged

Mobile Devices

18.6%Mobile PCs

Partners Are Core For Success

Mobile World Congress in Barcelona

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer Launched the following:

• Windows Mobile 6.5• My Phone• Windows Marketplace for

Mobile

• New Today Screen• Sliding panels reveal

more information when selected

• Big indicators showing new items

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Windows Mobile 6.5

New Start Menu• Finger-friendly

hexagonal shape• Icons can be arranged

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Windows Mobile 6.5

New Screen Lock• Wallpaper with short info• Slide left/right to unlock• Slide down to show

notifications and shortcuts

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Windows Mobile 6.5

New Internet Explorer Mobile• Built on Internet Explorer 6• Better page rendering• Zoom Bar• Bigger buttons when

zoomed out

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Windows Mobile 6.5

• Improved overall look & feel

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Windows Mobile 6.5

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Microsoft My Phone

• Back up and restore your phone's information to a password-protected web site

• Access and update your contacts and appointments through your web account

• Share photos on your phone with family and friends

Microsoft® My Phone syncs information between your mobile phone and the web, enabling you to:

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Microsoft My Phone

Windows Marketplace for MobileA rich and integrated marketplace for searching, browsing and purchasing mobile applications from Windows® phones or from a PC by simply using a Windows Live ID. will be included with all Windows phones based on Windows Mobile 6.5, which will help consumers to easily find, install and experience those applications that fit their needs and make the phone truly personal. Over 20,000 applications for Windows® phones will be available via a simple security and compatibility check from Microsoft.

Windows Mobile 6.1 Device Features

Samsung OmniaFast GraphicsLarge ScreenLarge StorageOrientation sensor / Accelerometer

Samsung OmniaSamsung API:AccelerometerNotification LEDsHaptic feedback

Sony Ericsson Xperia X1iWidescreen VGASlide-out QWERTY keyboardaGPSHTC Extended ROM supportXperia Panel Interface API• HTML• C++• OpenGL ES• Etc...

Sony Ericsson Xperia X1iXperia Panel Interface

Sony Ericsson Xperia X1iXperia Panel Interface Advantages:• Supports native code, HTML

or OpenGL ES• Replaces the Today Screen UI

HTC Touch 3GFinger Friendly interfaceHTC Extended ROM

HTC Touch 3G

HTC Extended ROM

HTC Touch 3GHTC Extended ROM Advantages:• Persistent even after hard reset• Can fully customize a unit’s features,

settings & apps even without a remote connection

Choosing the Right Device for Your Project

Data Entry & Reporting

• Preferably have QWERTY keyboard

Nationwide CRM

• HTC Extended ROM support

Signature Capture/Recognition

• Large screen size

Location Based Systems

• GPS Radio• Preferably High-

resolution VGA screen

Vertical / Line of Business

• Rugged• Barcode / RFID

reader

Tips & some useful apps

Tips

• Go light on applications• Integrate with the Windows Mobile UI• Start early with prototype devices• Focus on offline, but connection-aware apps• Benchmark your apps• Remember, its also Windows• Secure your network

Windows Mobile IP UtilityIP Configuration View and renew IP configuration for all network interfaces on the device

Ping Simple ping to any destination host name or IP addressTrace Route Trace route from the device to any destination host name or IP address

Ping Sweep Ping a sequential range of IP addresses in a subnet

Speed Test Check the current bandwidth speed of your device connection to the internet

Logging All results of IP Configuration, ping and trace route operations are logged to a text file for collection or sharing

PocketPuTTY

• SSH1• SSH2• Telnet• Serial• Tunneling• Private key

authentication• Color terminal

emulation

Advanced Configuration Tool• Extensible tweak list• Multi-devices support• Multi-languages support• Customize key mapping• Customize file associations• Customize ClearType settings• Customize connection settings• Customize HTC Comm.

Manager• Customize HTC TouchFLO 3D• Import/export settings using

provisioning XML

PHM Registry EditorIt allow you to do the following tasks:•Explore the registry to find the operating system and applications configuration. •Modify system and applications tweeks not available from the standard options screens.•Export all or parts of the registry to .reg files.•Backup and restore the complete registry.•Perform search on the registry data.

ResourcesMicrosoft Windows Mobile Philippineshttp://microsoft.com.ph/winmo

Norbert’s Mobile Tech Bloghttp://msforums.ph/blogs/norbert

XDA Developershttp://xda-developers.com

Samsung Mobile Innovatorhttp://innovator.samsungmobile.com

Sony Ericsson Developer Networkhttp://developer.sonyericsson.com

Windows Mobile Developer Centerhttp://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsmobile/