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8300 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual
2.1.3 USER PROGRAM
You may need to develop your own application program. For developing custom
applications, CipherLab provides BASIC and C compliers through licensing. For detailed
information, please contact your sales representative.
2.2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
For managing system configurations and multiple programs, each mobile computer
comes with the System Menu, Kernel, and Program Manager. Refer to the following
chapters on how to configure the 8300 Series Mobile Computer, regarding system
configurations and program download.
2.2.1 SYSTEM MENU
The System Menu is bundled with BASIC Runtime or user programs that are written in
“C”. It is for system configuration, functionality testing, downloading font file and
program.
2.2.2 KERNEL
Kernel is the innermost core of the OS. It provides services for downloading the active
application program or font file, updating the kernel or the active application program,
and configuring Bluetooth settings.
2.2.3 PROGRAM MANAGER
The Program Manager is part of the kernel. You may download as many as seven
application programs, or six programs plus one font file.