Psion Teklogix Vehicle-Mount Computer 8590 User Manual
8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual
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Chapter 6: Operating System & Software Applications
Operating System
6.1 Operating System
Units can be shipped with or without the operating system installed on your
8580/8590. This section outlines how to work with each of these scenarios.
8580/8590. This section outlines how to work with each of these scenarios.
6.1.1 OS Pre-installed On Hard Drive/Compact Flash
When a 8580/8590 with a pre-installed operating system is started, this operating
system is loaded following the BIOS boot messages.
System-specific device drivers such as those for display, audio and network
adaptors, and touchscreens are also pre-installed.
Refer to the relevant operating system manual for specific operating instructions.
In 8580/8590 units with a pre-installed operating system, the system is located on
the C partition. The size of this partition will not always be the same as the size of
the entire hard drive/Compact Flash. It is up to you to organize the usage of the
remaining hard drive/Compact Flash capacity.
With Windows XP Embedded, a small EWF partition (Enhanced Write Filter) is
required for the EWF functions.
system is loaded following the BIOS boot messages.
System-specific device drivers such as those for display, audio and network
adaptors, and touchscreens are also pre-installed.
Refer to the relevant operating system manual for specific operating instructions.
In 8580/8590 units with a pre-installed operating system, the system is located on
the C partition. The size of this partition will not always be the same as the size of
the entire hard drive/Compact Flash. It is up to you to organize the usage of the
remaining hard drive/Compact Flash capacity.
With Windows XP Embedded, a small EWF partition (Enhanced Write Filter) is
required for the EWF functions.
6.1.2 Installing On The Hard Drive/Compact Flash
When a 8580/8590 is started up for the first time without a pre-installed operating
system, the user needs to carry out a number of steps that will vary depending on the
system to be installed. Refer to the relevant operating system manual for specific
instructions.
system, the user needs to carry out a number of steps that will vary depending on the
system to be installed. Refer to the relevant operating system manual for specific
instructions.
Note: The installation and configuration of the operating system should only be
carried out by professionals familiar with the system environment.
6.1.2.1
Operating Systems Supplied On CD-ROM
There are two ways to install operating systems which are supplied on CD-ROM:
•
Using an external CD-ROM drive connected to a USB port. This
drive can be used to install, for example, Windows XP Embedded or
Windows XP Pro.
drive can be used to install, for example, Windows XP Embedded or
Windows XP Pro.
•
Initializing the hard drive/Compact Flash using a bootable floppy disk and
then copying the operating system CD and driver CD contents onto the hard
drive/Compact Flash using the right network/CD drivers. The operating
system can then be installed directly from the hard drive/Compact Flash.
then copying the operating system CD and driver CD contents onto the hard
drive/Compact Flash using the right network/CD drivers. The operating
system can then be installed directly from the hard drive/Compact Flash.