SBSH PocketWeather Help

Windows Vista Beta TWO Help *Updated for use of Beta TWO*

*Note: This has not been tested on PPC2002 devices. Also, I may have forgot to change the "ONE" version name to "TWO" Please ingnore.

Your Version: Build 5259 Beta 2.1

Copyright: 3hc0.l3ad3r

Features

Requirements

Quick Start Guide

Configuring

Customizing

Trouble Shooting

Windows Vista Beta ONE Features:

-The closest thing to an OS replacement

- By default, whether some software shortcuts may be wrong, the WAD skin is extremely useful and highly customizable.
- Included is a Main Control Panel to access everything with one tap.
- Now includes a "My Pictures" window with working thumbnails.
- A simple-to-use Sidebar with all of your system information and when you're on the go, a clock.

Future updates will be free to people who purchased the suite.

- Configure the Page Dock out of two types without having to do it yourself. A simple On/ Off button.
- Includes: A Resco Keyboard skin, PocketBreeze, IconXT executable, PsShutXP, and much more!

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Requirements

- Recommended that you install into an SD Storage card with at least 7Mb of free space.
- Also recommended that you have 6Mb of free memory for optimal performance.
- You MUST have a Storage Card with its default name (\Storage Card) for the included VistaBetaONE.skin to work along with a folder named "WAD Skins" where you will place the included folder "Vista Beta ONE WAD"
- You must also install the fonts included.

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Quick Start Guide

So you really just want to jump right in and use the skin right? Wrong. Read the following so you don't start asking questions and pissing people off because you don't read.

*Note: You MUST be experienced at using WAD for the instructions to go smoothly. If not then first consider using the software a bit longer THEN use this skin. You have been warned!

1. Make sure first of all that you have something that can Extract .zip archives. It is recommended though that you also have a .zip extractor on your Pocket PC device just incase that Microsoft Active sync purposely starts converting the .png images to a jpeg format rendering the archive unusable. If not then consider getting either Resco Explorer 2005 or either Spb Pocket Plus 3.
2. First, you must have a storage card available to store the folder and use the WAD theme "out of the box" with its default name, \Storage Card. If not, then consider purchasing Pocket Mechanic or SKTools (Both are great software!) which will change the name of your storage card and format it for you. *Update: Future translations will be available soon.
3. Once you have made sure that you have the correct name of Storage Card next is now creating the folder for Vista Beta ONE to work. Within your Storage Card create a new folder named WAD Skins (Yes this is case sensitive!!!!!) and then copy and paste the VistaBetaONE.zip into the WAD skins folder and extract. You should now see a folder named "Vista Beta ONE WAD".
4. Now, for the most part you can wipe the sweat off of your forehead and give out a deep sigh because the hardest part is done! Whew!
5. Now, last thing to do. Open up the Vista Beta ONE WAD folder and cut the VistaBetaONE.skin file. Go back (make sure you don't exit your file viewer!!) to \My Device and look for a folder named "Themes". Keep opening the folders until you see "default.skin" Remember that VistaBetaONE.skin? Paste it in here.
6. Now open up the "Theme Manager" in Start Menu> Settings> System> Theme Manager, or just tap and hold anywhere in an empty space on your desktop and select "Theme Manager" from the menu.
7. Is your heart pumping faster now that you may see Vista in a few more taps? Good... Open up WA2 and Install the Vista Beta ONE skin. Now within the Theme Manager you should now see "Vista Beta ONE, just tap and hit the green check on the bottom left of your screen poof! Vista!

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Configuring Windows Vista Beta ONE

- Welcome Screen
- Main Page
- Control Panel
- Fonts
- Update

Welcome Screen

Upon installation you will be prompted by a Welcome Screen that will show quickly show you what you need to know along with this skin file just in case you didn't read this earlier.

You have the option of tapping the "Tap here to learn its basic functions!" or "Or Tap here to continue" which will take you to the next screen which will get you better acquainted with Vista beta ONE and get you used to WAD through a few basic tests. This will not be explained as it takes an at least 3yr old to understand it. *Update: this option has been removed.

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Main Page

Also known as the Desktop

Upon leaving the welcome screen you will now be on a blank page to which you can start applying your installed plug-ins. To apply a today plug-in simply tap and hold on an empty space on the screen and select New> Today Plug-in. You will now see a list of available plug-ins. If there is a plug-in you have installed and you do not see it available on the list, then you might have it still running on your today screen. *Note: Make sure you leave enough space on the bottom of the screen for the Dock on the bottom of the screen that is currently hidden (Later explained, keep reading.)

Now look on the bottom left of your screen, by default you should see a white triangle. (If not see Troubleshooting) Tapping that triangle by default will show the 3 tabbed dock with the page names on it and hide it. You may now remove this by tapping and holding it and selecting Remove item. (If you accidentally removed it while the dock was off that's okay because later on you can easily turn it back on. It may be tempting to explore but for now just tap the "Desktop" tab. Now you will see seven icons on your desktop. Each icon does what you would expect it to but for now just tap on the main objective, Control Panel.

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Control Panel

Now you should see the Control Panel which is very complex, especially if you're a n00b to WAD. The Control Panel is pretty much the core of the skin. Not only hat but it does EXACTLY what a XP's Control Panel would do along with Vista's. Within the Control Panel's "Troubleshooting area you will see:

-System Restore: By default links directly to "e-backup". In case you do not have this feature or you would like to use your own third party program feel free to link it (Later Explained) *Update: Sys restore Removed.

-Remove Programs: Again this links directly to the default removal tool in Windows Mobile.

-Search For Files: This links directly to the Windows Mobile File Explorer. Personally you should use it with Resco Explorer.

-Dock Controls: This shows a new "window within a window". To prevent problems exit this window and others similar, by tapping the "Back" text object found below the window. . Available and by default, there are two dock versions. One with tabs and one with the current time ( 12 hr time by default) and date. Changing between them is very simple. "Off" to turn off and "On" to turn on! When you are finished make sure you tap "Back"! *Update: Changed to use Beta Build 3's "Hide this dock after executing a sub-item"

-Display Settings: This is a very cool window! You can use this to change your today theme, Wisbar's setting's, Brightness of the screen, and your screen alignment.

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Fonts

Please Install the fonts within the package located under Vista beta ONE WAD/ Fonts.

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Update

Updates will be 100% free to users who purchase the suite though I am still in the stages of figuring out a suitable method of doing this. Suggestions are welcome.

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A very Special Thanks goes to:

-Cocoteseb: The best Beta Tester known to human kind. Thanks Cocoteseb.

-Mikesjo: For his extreme help in creating the meters within the pack and for permission of distribution of his design.

Copyright 3hc0.l3ad3r.

Enjoy.