MyThunderHawk:

ThunderHawk displays the screen in split-screen view, which enables you to see a condensed version of the page at the top of the screen, and a readable portion at the bottom. ThunderHawk formats the text so that you don't have to scroll from left to right to read it. A rectangle at the top shows you where you are on the page. Use the direction key on your SmartPhone to move the rectangle around.

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How do I select links on a Smartphone?

When starting in rectangle mode, your menu options are at the bottom of the page. These correspond to your left and right soft keys. Press the left soft key to display the cross hair. This brings up a plus symbol for clicking links and other Web objects. Use the direction key to move the cross hair over a link, and press the action button to select it.

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How do I access the menu on a Smartphone?

Press the right soft key to view the Menu options to enter a Web page address, switch screen views, add and use favorites, refresh the screen, and open Options. Choose an option with your arrow keys and use the action button to select it, or press the number corresponding to the action.

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How do I enter a Web page address on a Smartphone?

Choose Go To on the Menu to bring up the text combo box. Use the keypad to type in a Web address. You do not need to type the “http://www.” portion of the address. Type a letter by pressing the number on the phone that contains the letter until you see the letter you want. Wait until the underline disappears before selecting another letter from the same number. Press the number one button for a dot, such as the dots within a Web page address. Press the action button to go to the page you entered.

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How do I switch screen views on a Smartphone?

Choose Full Screen from the Menu to simulate a screen resolution of 352 x 416 pixels. Navigate to links and Web objects with the cross hair. Press the action button to select a link. To switch back to split screen, choose it from the menu or press the left button. In split screen mode, use the left button to toggle between the rectangle and cross hair modes.

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How to I view the History list on a Smartphone?

As with any browser, ThunderHawk remembers the pages you've been to. Choose Backward and Forward to move through your page history, or choose Go To on the Menu and press the left soft key to open the History list. Select a Web page address from the History with the direction key and press the action button to go there.

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How do I add or view Favorites on a Smartphone?

Add favorite websites for quick access with the ThunderHawk Favorites Menu option.

You can edit the name of the favorite before adding it, and store it in a custom folder. Use the direction keys to tab through the fields or select a folder.

To add favorites:

Browse to the Web page that you want to add.
Choose Favorites from the Menu.
Choose Add Favorite from the Menu.
Press the right soft key to Add the favorite.

Additional options:

To add a folder to store your favorites, choose Add Folder from the Favorites Menu.
To delete a favorite or a folder, choose Delete Favorite.
To go to a link, select it and choose Go to the selected link.

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What are some other Smartphone controls?

Some other controls are:

Choose Refresh to get the page again from the server.
Press the back arrow button on your SmartPhone to exit ThunderHawk.
Press and hold the pound (#) key during text entry to insert a symbol from a selection of characters.
During text entry, use the asterisk (*) key to switch text input modes.

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How do you enter URLs on a Smartphone?

In most cases, you can enter the only name of the site. For example, to go to
“ http://www.google.com”, press the right soft key to open the ThunderHawk menu and select Go To. In the text entry box, type google. Then press the Action button to go to the site.

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How do I start ThunderHawk on a Smartphone?

To start Thunderhawk on a Smartphone, cycle through the Start or Programs menu and choose Thunderhawk. You will see the ThunderHawk splash screen followed by the home page. The hawk eye in the upper right corner of the screen indicates that Thunderhawk is requesting or loading a page.

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Does ThunderHawk for Smartphone have shortcut keys?

You can use the number keys as shortcut keys on the ThunderHawk main menu and the Favorites menu.

Press the right soft key to open the ThunderHawk menu and use the following number keys for shortcuts:

Go To
Full Screen
Split Screen
Backward
Forward
Stop
Refresh
Favorites
Options

Press the right soft key to open the ThunderHawk menu. Select Favorites (or press “6”) Select any favorite and press the Action button to go to it. With the Favorites list opens, press the right soft key to open the Menu. Use any of these number keys:

Add Favorite
Add Folder
Delete (Deletes the selected item)
Cancel (Cancels out of Favorites)

ThunderHawk uses the same Favorites list as Pocket Internet Explorer. Any link added to Favorites while browsing in either browser will be available on the Favorites lists for both browsers.

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Is there a quick way to get to my favorite Web pages?

There are several ways of getting to Web pages you commonly access rather than fully typing URLs. Three are listed below:

ThunderHawk supports a Favorites folder to store Web pages you access frequently.
The combo box above the keypad functions as a history list. It stores the previous sites you have visited in your session.
The ThunderHawk server can find a Web address using keywords. For example, instead of typing a complete URL, such as “http://www.looksmart.com”
Type: looksmart
Then tap Go to go to the site.

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Can I edit the Address (URL) on the Add Favorites screen?

The Address (URL) in the Favorites folder is read-only. You see the Address (URL) when adding a new URL to the Favorites folder. You cannot change it on the Add Favorites screen.

If the URL of your Favorites page has changed, we recommend you delete the current Favorites Address (URL), and then add the new one.

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What is that blinking hawkeye?

ThunderHawk displays a blinking hawkeye in the top right corner of the page when it is actively loading the page. When the hawkeye disappears, it signifies that ThunderHawk has finished downloading the page.

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How do I download files?

ThunderHawk can download files, but it cannot separately download Web page content parts, or graphics that are part of a Web page design. Once the download has completed, ThunderHawk displays a dialog asking if you want to open the file or not.

To download a file:

When a usable link exists, select it. ThunderHawk either opens the file, or prompts you to download the file. ThunderHawk puts downloaded files into the “My Documents” folder on your Pocket PC or Smartphone.

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Where does ThunderHawk put files I download?

ThunderHawk puts downloaded files into the “My Documents” folder on your Pocket PC or Smartphone.

See How do I download files?

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What are the ThunderHawk User Options?

The ThunderHawk User Options are settings you can view or change for account information such as user name, password, and registration key, as well as advanced settings such as browser user agent, HTTP wrapping, and cookie management. To access the User Options screen, tap the checkmark on the toolbar. The screen contains two tabs, Account Info and Advanced.

To access the ThunderHawk User Options on a Smartphone, press Menu > Options.

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Can I change the homepage displayed whenever I open ThunderHawk?

The ThunderHawk homepage is not an editable option at this time.

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Does Thunderhawk log secure transactions?

The ThunderHawk subscription service offered by Bitstream does not log any transactions of any kind on any pages. All upstream data is ALWAYS 128-bit encrypted, and downstream data is 128-bit encrypted on all secure pages.

ThunderHawk servers are in a secure location with access restricted to authorized personnel only. Additionally, the servers display no screen output related to the website contents.

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Why do I have to choose between the 'original' window and the 'new' window?

ThunderHawk allows you to view Web pages in one window, so when you click a link that causes a website to open a new window in a standard desktop browser, you have to choose whether you want to view that new window or continue viewing the original window in ThunderHawk.

If you chose to view the new window, you can always return to the original window by tapping the back button on the toolbar.

If you chose to view the original window, you can tap the back button and choose to view the new window.

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		Home \| Help printer-friendly Windows Mobile Smartphone Edition Using Using How do I use the Smartphone split screen? How do I select links on a Smartphone? How do I access the menu on a Smartphone? How do I enter a Web page address on a Smartphone? How do I switch screen views on a Smartphone? How to I view the History list on a Smartphone? How do I add or view Favorites on a Smartphone? What are some other Smartphone controls? How do you enter URLs on a Smartphone? How do I start ThunderHawk on a Smartphone? Does ThunderHawk for Smartphone have shortcut keys? Is there a quick way to get to my favorite Web pages? Can I edit the Address (URL) on the Add Favorites screen? What is that blinking hawkeye? How do I download files? Where does ThunderHawk put files I download? What are the ThunderHawk User Options? Can I change the homepage displayed whenever I open ThunderHawk? Does Thunderhawk log secure transactions? Why do I have to choose between the 'original' window and the 'new' window? How do I use the Smartphone split screen? ThunderHawk displays the screen in split-screen view, which enables you to see a condensed version of the page at the top of the screen, and a readable portion at the bottom. ThunderHawk formats the text so that you don't have to scroll from left to right to read it. A rectangle at the top shows you where you are on the page. Use the direction key on your SmartPhone to move the rectangle around. [back to questions] [back to help topics] How do I select links on a Smartphone? When starting in rectangle mode, your menu options are at the bottom of the page. These correspond to your left and right soft keys. Press the left soft key to display the cross hair. This brings up a plus symbol for clicking links and other Web objects. Use the direction key to move the cross hair over a link, and press the action button to select it. [back to questions] [back to help topics] How do I access the menu on a Smartphone? Press the right soft key to view the Menu options to enter a Web page address, switch screen views, add and use favorites, refresh the screen, and open Options. Choose an option with your arrow keys and use the action button to select it, or press the number corresponding to the action. [back to questions] [back to help topics] How do I enter a Web page address on a Smartphone? Choose Go To on the Menu to bring up the text combo box. Use the keypad to type in a Web address. You do not need to type the “http://www.” portion of the address. Type a letter by pressing the number on the phone that contains the letter until you see the letter you want. Wait until the underline disappears before selecting another letter from the same number. Press the number one button for a dot, such as the dots within a Web page address. Press the action button to go to the page you entered. [back to questions] [back to help topics] How do I switch screen views on a Smartphone? Choose Full Screen from the Menu to simulate a screen resolution of 352 x 416 pixels. Navigate to links and Web objects with the cross hair. Press the action button to select a link. To switch back to split screen, choose it from the menu or press the left button. In split screen mode, use the left button to toggle between the rectangle and cross hair modes. [back to questions] [back to help topics] How to I view the History list on a Smartphone? As with any browser, ThunderHawk remembers the pages you've been to. Choose Backward and Forward to move through your page history, or choose Go To on the Menu and press the left soft key to open the History list. Select a Web page address from the History with the direction key and press the action button to go there. [back to questions] [back to help topics] How do I add or view Favorites on a Smartphone? Add favorite websites for quick access with the ThunderHawk Favorites Menu option. You can edit the name of the favorite before adding it, and store it in a custom folder. Use the direction keys to tab through the fields or select a folder. To add favorites: Browse to the Web page that you want to add. Choose Favorites from the Menu. Choose Add Favorite from the Menu. Press the right soft key to Add the favorite. Additional options: To add a folder to store your favorites, choose Add Folder from the Favorites Menu. To delete a favorite or a folder, choose Delete Favorite. To go to a link, select it and choose Go to the selected link. [back to questions] [back to help topics] What are some other Smartphone controls? Some other controls are: Choose Refresh to get the page again from the server. Press the back arrow button on your SmartPhone to exit ThunderHawk. Press and hold the pound (#) key during text entry to insert a symbol from a selection of characters. During text entry, use the asterisk () key to switch text input modes. [back to questions] [back to help topics] How do you enter URLs on a Smartphone?* In most cases, you can enter the only name of the site. For example, to go to “ http://www.google.com”, press the right soft key to open the ThunderHawk menu and select Go To. In the text entry box, type google. Then press the Action button to go to the site. [back to questions] [back to help topics] How do I start ThunderHawk on a Smartphone? To start Thunderhawk on a Smartphone, cycle through the Start or Programs menu and choose Thunderhawk. You will see the ThunderHawk splash screen followed by the home page. The hawk eye in the upper right corner of the screen indicates that Thunderhawk is requesting or loading a page. [back to questions] [back to help topics] Does ThunderHawk for Smartphone have shortcut keys? You can use the number keys as shortcut keys on the ThunderHawk main menu and the Favorites menu. Press the right soft key to open the ThunderHawk menu and use the following number keys for shortcuts: Go To Full Screen Split Screen Backward Forward Stop Refresh Favorites Options Press the right soft key to open the ThunderHawk menu. Select Favorites (or press “6”) Select any favorite and press the Action button to go to it. With the Favorites list opens, press the right soft key to open the Menu. Use any of these number keys: Add Favorite Add Folder Delete (Deletes the selected item) Cancel (Cancels out of Favorites) ThunderHawk uses the same Favorites list as Pocket Internet Explorer. Any link added to Favorites while browsing in either browser will be available on the Favorites lists for both browsers. [back to questions] [back to help topics] Is there a quick way to get to my favorite Web pages? There are several ways of getting to Web pages you commonly access rather than fully typing URLs. Three are listed below: ThunderHawk supports a Favorites folder to store Web pages you access frequently. The combo box above the keypad functions as a history list. It stores the previous sites you have visited in your session. The ThunderHawk server can find a Web address using keywords. For example, instead of typing a complete URL, such as “http://www.looksmart.com” Type: looksmart Then tap Go to go to the site. [back to questions] [back to help topics] Can I edit the Address (URL) on the Add Favorites screen? The Address (URL) in the Favorites folder is read-only. You see the Address (URL) when adding a new URL to the Favorites folder. You cannot change it on the Add Favorites screen. If the URL of your Favorites page has changed, we recommend you delete the current Favorites Address (URL), and then add the new one. [back to questions] [back to help topics] What is that blinking hawkeye? ThunderHawk displays a blinking hawkeye in the top right corner of the page when it is actively loading the page. When the hawkeye disappears, it signifies that ThunderHawk has finished downloading the page. [back to questions] [back to help topics] How do I download files? ThunderHawk can download files, but it cannot separately download Web page content parts, or graphics that are part of a Web page design. Once the download has completed, ThunderHawk displays a dialog asking if you want to open the file or not. To download a file: When a usable link exists, select it. ThunderHawk either opens the file, or prompts you to download the file. ThunderHawk puts downloaded files into the “My Documents” folder on your Pocket PC or Smartphone. [back to questions] [back to help topics] Where does ThunderHawk put files I download? ThunderHawk puts downloaded files into the “My Documents” folder on your Pocket PC or Smartphone. See How do I download files? [back to questions] [back to help topics] What are the ThunderHawk User Options? The ThunderHawk User Options are settings you can view or change for account information such as user name, password, and registration key, as well as advanced settings such as browser user agent, HTTP wrapping, and cookie management. To access the User Options screen, tap the checkmark on the toolbar. The screen contains two tabs, Account Info and Advanced. To access the ThunderHawk User Options on a Smartphone, press Menu > Options. [back to questions] [back to help topics] Can I change the homepage displayed whenever I open ThunderHawk? The ThunderHawk homepage is not an editable option at this time. [back to questions] [back to help topics] Does Thunderhawk log secure transactions? The ThunderHawk subscription service offered by Bitstream does not log any transactions of any kind on any pages. All upstream data is ALWAYS 128-bit encrypted, and downstream data is 128-bit encrypted on all secure pages. ThunderHawk servers are in a secure location with access restricted to authorized personnel only. Additionally, the servers display no screen output related to the website contents. [back to questions] [back to help topics] Why do I have to choose between the 'original' window and the 'new' window? ThunderHawk allows you to view Web pages in one window, so when you click a link that causes a website to open a new window in a standard desktop browser, you have to choose whether you want to view that new window or continue viewing the original window in ThunderHawk. If you chose to view the new window, you can always return to the original window by tapping the back button on the toolbar. If you chose to view the original window, you can tap the back button and choose to view the new window. [back to questions] [back to help topics]
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How do I use the Smartphone split screen?

How do I select links on a Smartphone?

How do I access the menu on a Smartphone?

How do I enter a Web page address on a Smartphone?

How do I switch screen views on a Smartphone?

How to I view the History list on a Smartphone?

How do I add or view Favorites on a Smartphone?

What are some other Smartphone controls?

How do you enter URLs on a Smartphone?

How do I start ThunderHawk on a Smartphone?

Does ThunderHawk for Smartphone have shortcut keys?

Is there a quick way to get to my favorite Web pages?

Can I edit the Address (URL) on the Add Favorites screen?

What is that blinking hawkeye?

How do I download files?

Where does ThunderHawk put files I download?

What are the ThunderHawk User Options?

Can I change the homepage displayed whenever I open ThunderHawk?

Does Thunderhawk log secure transactions?

Why do I have to choose between the 'original' window and the 'new' window?