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2.1.8 Reset
The role of the boot loader in Windows CE (OAL) is to boot Windows CE after initializing the
hardware. On the terminal, it is possible to carry out the inspection tool and OS update tool with
special key operation as described in the figure below.
Figure 2-6
To reset the terminal, there are several ways to carry out. The explanation below describes the
methods to reset the terminal.
Soft Reset
The operation requires pressing the reset switch on the back of the terminal. It initializes the
program memory.
Full Reset
This operation is carried out if Fn and CLR keys are held down at the same time and then the reset
switch is pressed down. It initializes the RAM and reloads the OS again from the OS disk.
Hard Reset
This operation is carried out if Fn, Center Trigger and ENT keys are held down at the same time
and then the reset switch is pressed down. The RAM and Clock (RTC) are initialized and then the
system restarts.
User Disk Clear
This operation is carried out if Fn and CLR and “.” keys are held down at the same time and then
the reset switch is pressed for a period of one second or longer while the terminal is in operation.
A message (see Figure 2.7) to confirm memory initialization appears. The R Trigger key is used to
confirm the User Disk Clear.
SD Loader
Inspection Program
BootSelector
(Fn+5+Reset)
(Fn+3+Reset)
(Soft Reset (Default))
Full Reset
(Fn+CLR+Reset)
User Disk Clear
(Fn+CLR+”.”+Reset)
Hard Reset
SysBoot
OS Loader
Boot Loader of DT-X8
(Fn+Center Trigger+ENT+Reset)