Windows Mobile Version 5.0 SDK July Documentation Update

Windows Mobile Version 5.0 SDK
July Documentation Update
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The following table shows the new topics in the July documentation release for the Windows Mobile Version 5.0 Software Development Kit (SDK). Please provide feedback by using the Send Feedback link included in the topics.
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Best Practices for Developing Windows Mobile ApplicationsBest Practices for Managing Performance in a Windows Mobile Application
Provides best practices for managing performance in a Windows Mobile application.
Best Practices for Managing Power in a Windows Mobile Application
Provides best practices for managing power in a Windows Mobile application.
Best Practices for Managing Storage in a Windows Mobile Application
Provides best practices for managing storage in a Windows Mobile application.
Bluetooth (New content)Changing the Bluetooth Radio Mode
Provides information and about changing the Bluetooth radio mode. This topic also includes sample code in C++, C#, and Visual Basic.NET.
Developing Managed Bluetooth Applications
Provides information about the managed wrapper available in shared source.
Best Practices for Creating Bluetooth Applications
The section provides general best practices for creating Bluetooth applications.
Code SamplesEnhanced documentation for code samples included with the SDK in the following ways: Added topics for new samples. Added information denoting sample compatibility with Smartphone or Pocket PC. Specified language and platform for each sample. Expanded the used APIs noted for each sample.
Configuration Service ProvidersE-Mail APPLICATION Configuration Service Provider (updated) -- Characterisitc and parms were updated.SecurityPolicy DDF File (new) -- Added the SecurityPolicy DDF file topic.UnInstall Configuration Service Provider (updated): Added that this Configuration Service Provider can be managed over OMA DM. LocURI is case sensitive in Uninstall Configuration Service Provider root. Added the new topicUnInstall DDF File (new).
Updated DDF files for all Configuration Service Providers. For a link to all DDF files, seeConfiguration Service Providers Managed over OMA DM.UnInstall Configuration Service Provider (updated) --PXLOGICAL Configuration Service Provider (updated) -- PXLOGICAL Configuration Service Provider does not support IPv6.
Creating Windows Mobile ApplicationsAdded the following new topics:Walkthrough: Create and Run a Simple Windows Application In Managed Code -new walkthrough to help users get started by creating a simple Windows in managed code.Walkthrough: Create and Run a Simple Windows Application In Native Code.- new walkthrough to help users get started by creating a simple Windows in native codePreparing a Device for Development - describes the ways to install SDK certificates to your device.Deciding on the Type of Certificate to Sign an Application - describes the privileged and unprivileged SDK certificates.Signing an Application During Day-to-Day Development - provides procedures for signing C, C++, C#, and Visual Basic .NET applications.Signing a Cabinet File During Day-to-Day Development - provides a procedure for signing a cabinet file if you are not using Visual Studio 2005 Beta 2 to create your cabinet file.Building and Testing Windows Mobile-based Pocket PC Help - provides procedures for creating Help content.
Deploying Windows Mobile ApplicationsAdded the following new topics:Signing an Application or Cabinet File for Release to the Public - provides guidance for signing applications and cabinet files.Testing How an Application Will Behave Under Different Security Configurations - provides information about security configurations and tools (SecurityViewer, Rapiconfig) for determining the security configuration of a device.
Fonts Application Development for Windows Mobile-based DevicesNew topics about using Fonts functionality in application development.Using FontsWorking with TrueType and Raster FontsWorking with ClearType FontsInstalling and Using FontsEnumerating FontsFormatting TextDrawing TextDrawing and Formatting TextEnabling Font LinkingCreating End User Defined Characters
Functions for Pocket PC Phone EditionList of functions that are specific to the Windows Mobile-based Pocket PC Phone Edition and not in the Pocket PC Standard or Pocket PC Premium
Functions for Pocket PC Premium and Pocket PC Phone EditionList of functions that are specific to the Windows Mobile-based Pocket PC Premium and Phone Editions and not in Pocket PC Standard Edition
High DPI DisplayAdded new topics in the following areas:Developing DPI Aware Applications - Discusses issues and concerns in developing applications for high dpi screens.Internet Explorer Mobile High DPI - Discusses issues and concerns in developing web pages for Internet Explorer Mobile.
International Application Development for Windows Mobile-based DevicesNew topics about designing an International Application.Programming and Designing a Global ApplicationProgramming with Unicode and NLSProvides guidelines on internationalizing software and shows how to create an international user interface.FontsSoftware-based Input Panel Migration
Messaging Application Development for Windows Mobile-based DevicesAdded a host of new messaging conceptual topics.APPLICATION Configuration Service Provider Classes - Contains UML class diagrams showing the class schema.Customized Messaging Rules Clients - Contains an overview of the Messaging Rules Client mechanism.Email2 Configuration Service Provider Mapping to OMA DM E-mail XML - Provides a mapping of OMA DM E-Mail XML to the existing EMAIL2 Configuration Service Provider.How to Create a Messaging Application - Contains topics that present procedures with code examples that show you exactly how to use MAPI to create a messaging application.Hyperlinking in Messages - Contains an overview of how the Messaging Application recognizes and acts on hyperlinks embedded in messages.Message Stores - Describes what Message Stores are, how they work, and how to programmatically manipulate them.Messaging Extensibility Settings - Contains an overview of how to setup and configure custom messaging account settings.Messaging Forms - Contains an overview of how to change the behavior of the Messaging Application using customized read and compose forms.Messaging Transports - Contains an overview of what messaging transports are, how to create them, and how to use them.Messaging Sample Code - Contains a listing of the messaging code samples that ship with the Windows Mobile Version 5.0 Pocket PC and Smartphone SDKs.Mobile Device Service Management with SI and SL - Contains an overview of Service Indication (SI) and Service Loading (SL) WAP Push features.New Messaging APIs for Windows Mobile Version 5.0 - Lists the new Messaging APIs that ship with Windows Mobile Version 5.0.POP3 and SMTP Transport Method - Contains an overview of how to change the transport method associated with all POP3 and SMTP accounts created using the Messaging Application‘s Inbox Account Wizard.Transport Account Names - Describes the way Windows Mobile Version 5.0 names transport accounts.
Microsoft Standards for Provisioning Windows Mobile-Based DevicesAdded theAPPLICATION Characteristic Features topics that list the Wireless Application Protocol provisioning standards that were used as guidelines for Windows Mobile Version 5.0 provisioning. The following new subtopics were added:110 APPLICATION Characteristic Features -- used for E-mail POP3 settings.143 APPLICATION Characteristic Features -- used for E-mail IMAP4 settings25 APPLICATION Characteristic Features -- used for E-mail SMTP settings.w2 APPLICATION Characteristic Features -- used for adding a new browser favorite.w7 APPLICATION Characteristic Features -- used for bootstrapping a device with an OMA DM account.
Migrating and Porting ApplicationsThe following topics have been completely revised:Migrating Applications to Windows Mobile 5.0- An overview of Migrating applications to Windows Mobile 5.0.Porting Applications between Windows Mobile-based Devices- An overview of porting an application from one Windows Mobile–based device.
QVGA Home Screen (SP Only)Provides details about the supported QVGA screen sizes.
Security for Windows Mobile-based DevicesAdded the following new topics:Windows Mobile-based Device Security Model -- Describes the security model that is used in Windows Mobile-based devices.XML Example for Security Policy -- Provides an Extensible Markup Language (XML) example that shows how to setup the security policy.Customizing Security Settings -- Provides information about how to customize security settings, includingHow To Query Security Policies,Determining the Security Policies and Roles on a Device, andHow To Change Security Policies.
Shell and User InterfaceAdded the following new topics:Shell Application Development for Windows Mobile-based DevicesShell Functions - new functions added -SHImeGetClearMessage,SHImeOnKeyPress,SHImeSetCustomInputIcons,SHImeSetModeIcon.
SKU Matrix for Windows Mobile Version 5.0Matrix for list of supported features for the different SKUs.
Speaker-Dependent Speech SupportNew topics on speaker-dependent speech support for Smartphones and Pocket PCsSpeech Support OverviewCustomizable Talk buttonBest Practices for Enabling Voice RecognitionSAPI-Lite Implementation ConsiderationsSAPI-Lite Error Codes
Window and Control StylesDocuments the supported window, message box, and control styles.
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