Device Stage Presentation (Compact 7)

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3/12/2014

When you include MTP Responder for Windows Embedded Compact 7 in your device, you can choose from one of two supported levels of Device Stage presentation: baseline or custom. The baseline presentation provides the features required for Windows logo certification, and the customized presentation offers a more extensive set of features for using your device.

The baseline presentation displays to the user a device icon, some customized information about your device, and basic status information. MTP Responder provides the functionality that your device uses to communicate this essential information about the device and its contents to Device Stage. By using this information, MTP Responder provides the following fundamental Device Stage capabilities:

  • View battery status. Device Stage displays battery status information if your device reports this information.
  • View storage space. Device Stage displays the amount of storage space available on your device if your device reports this information.
  • Browse files. Device Stage provides a file browsing capability so users can manage files and folders on a device by using Windows Explorer on a computer and can transfer files between the device and the computer.
  • Manage media. By using the Device Stage Manage media on your device task, a user can synchronize media files and playlists between the device and a computer running Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP.

These basic capabilities meet the minimum functionality requirements for Windows logo certification in the Device Stage portable media player (PMP) and other portable devices categories. For more information about Device Stage categories for Windows logo certification, see Step 10: Complete Windows Logo Testing.

The following figure shows a baseline presentation in the Device Stage window.

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The customized presentation extends the baseline presentation by adding features such as branding logos, additional presentation images, customized tasks for managing the device, and links to provide users with access to product registration, support, manuals, applications, and accessories. To create a customized presentation, first configure your device to support the baseline presentation, and then create a device metadata package for installation on the user’s computer to add additional end-user features. You can also implement extra functionality in your device to support customized Device Stage tasks as part of your customized presentation.

The following figure shows a custom presentation in the Device Stage window.

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For more information about Device Stage presentation, see Step 8: Create a Presentation for Device Stage.

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