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Hot linked help

  • US 20030058266A1
  • Filed: 09/27/2001
  • Published: 03/27/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/27/2001
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for accessing instructions on a device having a user interface, the method comprising the steps of:

  • receiving a user-selection of a first help mode displayed on the user interface, the selected first help mode allowing the user to choose an icon for identification of a function associated with the icon without invoking the function;

    upon receiving a user-selection of the icon, displaying a help window including an identification of a function associated with the icon and a link to instructions related to accomplishing the function; and

    in response to user-selection of the link, displaying the instructions related to accomplishing the function.

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