___________________________________________________________________ Companion CD Readme for Programming Microsoft Windows CE .NET, Third Edition by Douglas Boling Copyright (c) 1985 - 2003 by Microsoft Corporation Portions copyright (c) 2003 by Douglas Boling All Rights Reserved ___________________________________________________________________ README CONTENTS - WHAT'S ON THESE COMPANION MEDIA? - HOW TO USE THE CDS - SUPPORT INFORMATION - Troubleshooting - Microsoft Press support information - Microsoft eMbedded Visual Tools support WHAT'S ON THESE COMPANION MEDIA? =============================== These companion media contain the source code for the sample programs presented in Programming Microsoft Windows CE .NET, as well as precompiled copies of the programs. They also contain the full version of Microsoft eMbedded Visual Tools, which you can use to compile the sample applications and to write your own Windows CE programs. These companion media contain the following items: - An Autorun menu for linking to the resources on the CDs - Sample files for the book - Setup program to install the sample files - Electronic version of the book - Microsoft eMbedded Visual C++ 4.0 - Microsoft eMbedded Visual C++ 4.0 Service Pack 1 - Microsoft eMbedded Visual C++ 4.0 Service Pack 2 - Pocket PC 2003 Software Development Kit - Mckendric Software Development Kit HOW TO USE THE CDS ================== Autorun CD Menu --------------- To use the companion CD, insert the disc into your CD-ROM drive. If Autorun is not enabled on your computer, run StartCD.exe in the root of the CD to display the start menu. The menu provides you with links to the resources available on the CD, including links for accessing the Microsoft Press product support and book registration Web sites. Microsoft eMbedded Visual C++ 4.0 and Service Packs --------------------------------------------------- The companion CD contains the full version of Microsoft eMbedded Visual C++ 4.0, including Service Pack 1 and Service Pack 2. Use the following CD key when installing Microsoft eMbedded Visual C++ 4.0: TRT7H-KD36T-FRH8D-6QH8P-VFJHQ. Service Pack 1 for Microsoft eMbedded Visual C++ 4.0 is a self-extracting executable file named eVC4SP1.exe in the \eVCSP1 folder. To install this Service Pack, run the file from the StartCD interface or from Windows Explorer and extract the files to a temporary directory. Next, run the installation executable in the temporary directory. You can install Service Pack 2 for Microsoft eMbedded Visual C++ 4.0 directly from the StartCD interface or from Windows Explorer by running Setup.exe in the \eVCSP2 folder. Sample files for the book ------------------------- The source code for the programs discussed in the book is included on this CD in the \Code folder. To copy all the sample files to your hard disk, run SETUP.EXE in the \Setup folder and follow the instructions that appear on the screen. The samples require about 10 MB of hard disk space. To uninstall the sample files, make the appropriate selection from Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel. Electronic Book --------------- The complete text of the original print book is contained on this CD in a fully searchable electronic version. To install the electronic book, run AUTORUN.EXE in the \eBook folder. Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 or later and the proper HTML Help components are required to view the electronic book. If your computer does not have Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 or later and the latest HTML Help components, you can install the latest version of Internet Explorer from the following Web site: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/default.asp If your computer runs on Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP, or Microsoft Windows Server 2003, you will need administrative privileges to install the electronic book. For more information about the electronic book installation, refer to the Readme.txt file in the \eBook folder. For more information about HTML Help, consult the following Web site: http://msdn.microsoft.com/workshop/author/htmlhelp/ Pocket PC 2003 and Mckendric Software Development Kits ------------------------------------------------------ The PPC2003 and the Mckendric folders contain the Pocket PC 2003 and Mckendric Software Development Kits. You can install these SDKs from the StartCD interface, or by right-clicking on the .msi files and choosing Install from the context menu. SUPPORT INFORMATION =================== Troubleshooting --------------- Manually copying files from CD-ROM If you manually copy the sample files from CD-ROM to your hard disk, you may need to remove each file's read-only attribute in order to use the file. To do so, right-click the file in My Computer or Windows Explorer and click Properties in the context menu. On the General tab, clear the Read-only check box in the Attributes section. Click OK. Microsoft Press support information ----------------------------------- Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the book and the contents of this companion CD. Microsoft Press provides corrections for books through the World Wide Web at http://www.microsoft.com/mspress/support/ To connect directly to the Microsoft Press Knowledge Base and enter a query regarding a question or issue that you may have, go to: http://www.microsoft.com/mspress/support/search.asp If you have comments, questions, or ideas regarding the book or this companion CD, or questions that are not answered by querying the Knowledge Base, please send them to Microsoft Press via e-mail to: MSPInput@Microsoft.com or via postal mail to: Microsoft Press Attn: Programming Microsoft Windows CE .NET, 3rd Ed. Editor One Microsoft Way Redmond, WA 98052-6399 Please note that product support is not offered through the above addresses. Microsoft eMbedded Visual Tools support --------------------------------------- You can obtain technical support by visiting MSDN Online Support. http://support.microsoft.com/servicedesks/msdn/ This site provides resources ranging from self-help tools to direct assistance from a Microsoft technical engineer. These resources include: Using the Developer Support Microsoft Knowledge Base Searching for other information online Connecting with your peers through newsgroups Contacting a Support Professional