Chapter 1. Introduction to the PIXIL Operating Environment
The PIXIL Operating Environment (OE) provides the framework in which you can configure your Linux device and launch applications. The PIXIL ScreenTop manages the tools and applications available on your device. PIXIL OE also includes an on-screen popup keyboard and a hand writing recognition tool, both of which enable you to quickly enter information using the touchscreen on your device.
PIXIL OE Applications
The PIXIL OE includes several applications that help you configure, maintin, and monitor your device.
| System Configuration -- provides the tools to set the time and date, user information, region, backlight, and power management preferences. You can also monitor memory and hardware statistics. |
| Network Configuration -- enables you to set up your TCP/IP connection. |
| Linux Terminal Emulator -- provides a command line interface to your device. |
| Load Monitor -- displays a running, bar-graph history of CPU usage. |
| Clock -- displays an analog clock. |
Personal Information Manger Applications
The PIXIL Personal Information Manger (PIM) applications provide a set of tools to help you organize the information you need to keep at your fingertips. The PIXIL PIM application suite includes the following applications:
| Address Book -- a utility for storing all your contact information. Includes fields where you can store phone numbers, e-mail addresses, and other contact information. |
| Calculator -- a general purpose and scientific calculator that can perform basic trigonometric operations and base conversions. |
| Global Search -- search for and find data you have created with your PIM applicaitons. |
| Notes -- store favorite quotes, random ideas, or your recipe for Grandma's apple cobbler. |
| Scheduler -- keep track of and view all your appointments. You can view your schedule for a day, week, month or entire year. |
| ToDo -- keep track of and prioritize the tasks and goals you set for yourself. |
Internet Applications
The PIXIL Internet Applications enable you to use your Linux device to connect to the web and to read your email.
| PIXIL Email Client -- enables you to receive and send Internet email. |
| ViewML -- a complete Internet web browser. |
1.1. To calibrate the touchscreen
When you first start your device, the PIXIL OE has you calibrate your touchscreen.
Use your device stylus or other pointing device to touch the point on the screen indicated by the crosshairs.
When the crosshairs move to a new position, touch the new point indicated by the crosshairs.
Continue to touch the center of the crosshairs until the screen calibrator closes.
Once the screentop calibrator has calibrated your display, it automatically launches the PIXIL screentop manager. The PIXIL OE stores the touchscreen calibration data, and the next time you start your device, the PIXIL OE proceeds directly to the PIXIL ScreenTop manager.