Psion Teklogix Vehicle-Mount Computer 8590 User Manual

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Chapter 6: Operating System & Software Applications
Installation
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8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual
6.3.3  Installation
This section outlines the requirements and the steps you’ll need to follow to install 
the Psion Teklogix Software Keyboard. The Software Keyboard runs on both 8580 
and 8590 vehicle-mounts.
6.3.3.1
System Requirements
The following operating systems are supported:
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows XP Embedded
6.3.3.2
Pre-Installed On The 8580/8590
If the software keyboard was ordered together with a new vehicle-mount, the 
program will have been installed by Psion Teklogix prior to shipping. 
The associated files are located in directory c:\Psion Teklogix.
6.3.3.3
Subsequent Software Keyboard Installation
If you need to install subsequent installation of the software on an 8580/8590, an 
installation program is available. 
The software is automatically installed in directory c:\Psion Teklogix, but can be 
changed manually.
6.3.3.4
Standard Delivery Items
Important Software Keyboard Files
PTXKEYBOARD.EXE
Main program, which can be automatically started using 
the Autostart folder or a registry run key. 
Alternatively, the program can be launched using a 
desktop shortcut or keyboard shortcut.
For details, refer to “Launching The Program” on page 85.
KEYBOARD.CFG
In the configuration file (Default name: Keyboard.cfg), 
the layout and functionality of the software keyboard are 
defined. The program searches for this file in the same 
directory as the EXE file.