Emulator

The SDK includes a Windows CE-powered emulator that enables you to use your x86-based workstation to perform programming tasks for your Windows Mobile-based device.

In This Section

• Emulator Requirements and Limitations
  Describes important hardware and software requirements and limitations to consider when using the emulator.
• Platform Manager and Emulator Communication
  Provides general information about the role of Platform Manager in working with the emulator.
• Emulator Navigation Keys
  Describes how the various device navigation keys are displayed and how their behavior is replicated on the emulator.
• Emulator Keyboard Shortcuts
  Provides a description and list of the available keyboard shortcuts you can use to replicate device behavior.
• Supported Command-Line Switches for the Emulator
  Lists and describes the command-line switches available for working with the emulator.
• How to: Configure Platform Manager and the Emulator Using eMbedded Visual C++
  Provides step-by-step instructions for configuring Platform Manager by using Microsoft eMbedded Visual C++®.
• How to: Configure Network Proxy Information for the Emulator
  Provides step-by-step instructions for configuring network proxy information for the emulator.
• How to: Customize a Skin for the Emulator
  Provides step-by-step instructions for creating a customized skin for the emulator.
• How to: Use Folder Sharing to Emulate a Storage Card
  Provides instructions about how to start and stop folder sharing when working with an emulated storage card.
• How to: Run a Different Language Version with the Emulator
  Provides step-by-step instructions for selecting a different language version with the emulator.
• How to: Change Ethernet Support in the Emulator
  Provides step-by-step instructions for changing Ethernet support in the emulator.
• How to: Use ActiveSync with the Emulator
  Provides step-by-step instructions for configuring the development development workstation to use ActiveSync with the emulator.
• How to: Use ActiveSync over Virtual Switch
  Provides step-by-step instructions for using ActiveSync over virtual switch.
• How to: Use Radio-Provided Wireless GSM Telephony in the Emulator
  Provides step-by-step instructions for establishing data and voice communications through the emulator by using an external radio.
• How to: Deploy an eMbedded Visual C++ Based Application to the Emulator
  Provides step-by-step instructions for deploying an eMbedded Visual C++–based application to the emulator.
• How to: Simulate Warm or Cold Boots on the Emulator
  Provides step-by-step instructions for simulating a warm or cold boot of your mobile device.
• How to: Move Files to or from the Emulator
  Describes three alternative techniques you can use to move files to and from the emulator.
• How to: Shut Down the Emulator
  Describes three alternative techniques you can use to shut down the emulator.

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