New Features in Windows CE 2.0

ID: Q181492

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Pocket Excel, version 2.0
  • Microsoft Pocket Outlook, version 2.0
  • Microsoft Pocket PowerPoint, version 1.0
  • Microsoft Pocket Word, version 2.0
  • Microsoft Windows CE Services versions 2.0, 2.1
  • Microsoft Windows CE for the Handheld PC

SUMMARY

This article lists the new features available in Windows CE 2.0. Windows CE 2.0 includes new features in the following categories:

  • Connectivity


  • Microsoft Pocket Excel


  • Microsoft Pocket Outlook


  • Microsoft Pocket PowerPoint


  • Microsoft Pocket Word


  • Printing


  • Programming languages


  • System



MORE INFORMATION

Connectivity

The new connectivity features in Windows CE include:

  • Continuous synchronization.


  • Improved wireless communication.


  • Infrared, Dial-Up Networking, or Ethernet network connections.


  • Secure network connections.


  • The ability to synchronize one Handheld PC (H/PC) with two desktop computers.


  • The ability to synchronize one desktop computer with multiple H/PCs.


Pocket Excel

The new Pocket Excel features include:

  • Database features.


  • Full Screen view.


  • Password protection for spreadsheets.


  • Split and Freeze Panes views.


  • Spreadsheet templates.


  • Zoom view.


Pocket Outlook

The new Pocket Outlook features include:

  • Appointment categories.


  • Appointment filters.


  • Group scheduling in Calendar.


  • Number Of Days view in Calendar.


  • The ability to receive e-mail messages with binary attachments.


  • The ability to send an e-mail message or open a Uniform Resource Locator (URL) in Contacts.


  • The ability to synchronize e-mail messages in the Outbox and Sent Items folders.


  • The Find command on the Tools menu in Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks.


  • The Go menu in Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks.


  • The Tap Here To Add Notes box in Calendar and Tasks.


  • Different formatting for unread e-mail messages and e-mail messages with header information only.


Pocket PowerPoint

The new Pocket PowerPoint features include:

  • The ability to create and edit slide presentations.


  • The ability to display Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) graphics with 800 X 600 or 640 X 480 screen resolution using an external monitor.


  • The ability to edit, show, or hide slides in a presentation.


Pocket Word

The new Pocket Word features include:

  • Custom dictionaries.


  • Document templates.


  • Full Screen view.


  • Improved formatting features including tabs, indentation, and numbered lists.


  • Outline view.


  • Password protection for documents.


  • Spelling checker.


  • Zoom view.


Printing

The new printing features in Windows CE include:

  • A Printer Control Language (PCL-3) printer driver.


  • The ability to use an infrared or serial port to print.


Programming Languages

The new supported programming languages in Windows CE include:

  • A subset of ActiveX.


  • DirectX.


  • Hypertext Markup Language (HTML).


  • Java Virtual Machines and Java Libraries.


  • Microsoft Foundation Classes.


  • Visual Basic Script.


System

The new system features in Windows CE include:

  • A cascading Start menu.


  • Color screens and improved grayscale screens.


  • Customization of command bars.


  • Integrated desktop.


  • International character sets.


  • The ability to use a variety of processors, including PowerPC, Arm, and StrongArm processors.


  • The ability to display VGA graphics using an external monitor.


  • The Auto Hide option for the taskbar.


  • TrueType fonts.


Additional query words:

Keywords : wince handheld pocketexcel pocketword pocketoutlook pocketpowerpoint
Version : WINDOWS:1.0,2.0,2.1
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbinfo


Last Reviewed: September 1, 1999
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