Several desktop applications are provided to you, thanks to the integra- tion of free software released under the free licences (GPL, LGPL, BSB or other). Their purpose is to bring more functionality to the Platform 8000. JDSU doesn’t provide any warranty or support regarding these free software.
To access desktop applications, press the button SYSTEM, and the soft key Desktop applications.
The topics discussed in this chapter are as follows: – "PDF viewer" on page 104
– "Web browser" on page 105
NOTE
The PDF is a standard application on the Platform 8000.
The navigator is available exclusively if the CompactFlash option is set.
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PDF viewer
PDF viewer
General information is provided in this chapter. Please refer to the button inside the PDF viewer to find the web site where complete docu- mentation may be found.
Opening a PDF
document
The simplest way to open a pdf file is to press FILE. Select Explorer, look for your file and then select Load >Confirm Load to load the corre- sponding file. The file opens automatically in the PDF viewer.
Interacting with
a PDF
document
Once your document is open, you may browse through different pages very quickly, zoom to a particular level, find a special name or sentence, rotate the page... All these features are available via buttons on the screen.
The buttons on the right are pressed using the functions keys of the Plat- form 8000, the touchscreen or via the mouse. The buttons on the bottom of the PDF viewer, may only be used with a mouse or a touchscreen. A PDF document is always loaded to fit to the screen in width. You may later adapt the zoom level if necessary.
Fig. 48 PDF Viewer Graphical User Interface
Go back 10 pages
Go back 1 page # Go to next page # Go to 10 pages further
Rotate the page
Exit PDF viewer About the Web browser
Go back to previous page
Go back to next page seen Find Display the current page # Change zoom level Open file
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Web browser
Web browser
Please refer to the Help page in the Help menu from this application (see figure "Web browser application menu" on page 105), to find a complete documentation.
Starting the
web browser
To access this application, click on the soft key Web browser
The web browser is launched. You can see the icon at the top of the screen.
The application menu is hidden until you request it. To access the Web browserapplication menu, click on the top of the screen. The menu is displayed and you may perform any necessary actions.
Setting the
internet
connection
The connection mode to internet is the same as the one defined for e- mail. Possible choices are modem or ethernet. Make sure you set this setting correctly to be able to access the internet (see “File Export” on page 60).
Make sure to configure your proxy if needed (go to the Web browser Setup menu: network options).
You need to select Setup / Save options in order to save your changes for the next time you launch the web browser.
NOTE
You may scroll in all directions using the direction key pad of the Plat- form 8000 or of an external keyboard, or by dragging the scroll bars with the mouse.
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Web browser
Platform 8000
Keys
Some of the Platform 8000 buttons have been assigned to specific actions within the web browser:
SYSTEM: Leaves the application (but does not disconnect)
SETUP: Displays the menu - Also allows to escape in some cases
: Switches the focus to the next or previous link on the page
: Goes back to the previous page
: Follows the selected link (acts like if the link was selected)
: Acts like the «Enter» key of a keyboard
FILE (long): Goes to a URL. The address is blank by default: you need to enter the full address.
FILE (short): Goes to a URL based on the current URL. The address is by default the current one, and you may just update it with few changes.
RESULTS: Reloads the page
START/STOP: Edits the bookmark manager.
F7: Switches to the virtual keyboard application (see "Virtual keyboard" on page 106). F7 corresponds on the Platform 8000, to the very last button on the right panel (button number 7). Note that F7 may also be typed on a regular keyboard (with functions keys).
Virtual
keyboard
To call the virtual keyboard, use the F7 key (see "Platform 8000 Keys" on page 106).
– If you click once, the virtual keyboard will appear at the bottom of the screen.
– If you click twice, the virtual keyboard will be moved to the middle of the screen.
– If you click again, you exit the virtual keyboard.
You may now use your virtual keyboard using your mouse or your touch- screen to type each key.
NOTE
You will also find this information in the help menu of the browser. NOTE
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Virtual Keyboard application menu
You may change the keyboard according to your country and/or access many other functions, by clicking on the key .
This key lets you access the full application menu. You may also access more information about the virtual keyboard.
To leave the virtual keyboard, click on F7 until it disappears.
Opening a PDF
document
PDF documents may be opened and read within the Web browser. Please refer to "PDF viewer" on page 104 for more information about that application.
When you try to follow a link to a PDF file, you are requested to choose whether you wish to save the file or to directly open it.
If you want to open the PDF viewer within the Web browser, you must further click on the icon to go back to the web browser.
Leaving the
web browser
Depending on how long you want to leave the web browser and on your connection mode, you may:
– Leave the web browser running and switch to another task. To do this: click on the SYSTEMbutton. You can see that the Web icon remains, to indicate that the web application is still running in the background. Nevertheless, you have now a complete access to all the Platform 8000 functionality. To go back, you must select again the web browser in the Desktop Applications menu. The applica- tion will reopen much faster, and all your environment will be the same (last current page, possibilities to go back...)
– Quit the application using the Web browser application menu: choose FILE, then press Exit and confirm. You should use this method if you are connected by modem to insure that your connec- tion is no longer working.
NOTE
In case you have neither a mouse nor a touchscreen, you may still move and select keys using the direction keypad of your Platform 8000.
NOTE
The web browser will open a PDF document, not a URL including a PDF file.
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