Intermec 6100 Reference Guide
SECTION 1
Getting Started
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6100 Computer Programmer’s Reference Guide 1-3
Power Management
Advanced Power Management (APM) is critical. It contains one main battery
and one backup battery. This combination of software and batteries provides a
smart battery pack.
Beginning with flash version 1.11, the following features have been added to the
Beginning with flash version 1.11, the following features have been added to the
APM BIOS:
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Suspend/resume coordination (Suspend/resume key mapped to I/O key if
IO2SUS.COM is loaded):
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To work with NORAND Card and Socket services
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For radio integration
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Added OEM calls to match the portable APM specification
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Updated fuel gauging to support all pack types
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Updated idling functionality for lower runĆtime power
A new power management system (with version 1.15) has improved the capabiliĆ
ty of resuming or waking the terminal; and it is highly recommended for all 6100
Computers, and especially if you have a PC Card modem.
Batteries
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CAUTION:
This terminal has ONE primary power source, the MAIN Battery. The only function of
the Backup Battery is to maintain power to RAM while changing Main Batteries. At all
times during operation and while being stored (overnight, long periods of time, and
even while in suspend), the unit must have its Main Battery installed.
the Backup Battery is to maintain power to RAM while changing Main Batteries. At all
times during operation and while being stored (overnight, long periods of time, and
even while in suspend), the unit must have its Main Battery installed.
The Main Battery is used, even in suspend mode, to maintain RAM, RTC, and
CMOS settings. When the terminal is off charge, the Main Battery also supplies
any needed charge to the Backup Battery.
The Backup Battery is for emergencies only. The Backup Battery should not be
The Backup Battery is for emergencies only. The Backup Battery should not be
relied upon, for extended periods, to support the system with no Main Battery.
A unit with functioning Main and Backup Batteries can be left off charge overĆ
A unit with functioning Main and Backup Batteries can be left off charge overĆ
night or for a long weekend. This presumes that it has a fully charged and funcĆ
tioning Main and Backup Battery.
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NOTE:
A discharged Backup Battery takes 14 hours to recharge. A discharged Main Battery takes 2
hours to recharge.
hours to recharge.
System Memory
System memory is provided via DRAM and Flash memory modules.
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Flash memory provides storage for executable and system files.
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For flash versions prior to 1.11, flash memory can be expanded up to eight
megabytes. It is expected that on a future release the flash will be availĆ
able in larger amounts.
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For flash version 1.11 and later, a 1 megabyte flash was used. Currently,
only a 1 megabyte configuration is supported.
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NOTE:
If you upgrade a system that had a flash version prior to 1.11, you will also need to upgrade
the flash. Refer to the Reprogramming Flash Memory instructions on page 1-7.
the flash. Refer to the Reprogramming Flash Memory instructions on page 1-7.
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DRAM can be expanded up to 16 megabytes.
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An MSĆDOS 5 RAM disk may be created out of DRAM for fast, temporary
storage of data and program files.
1. Getting Started