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8300 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual
4.2 KERNEL
The kernel resides in the innermost core of the system. It has the highest security and is
always protected by the system. When the application program is corrupted and the
System Menu fails, the Kernel Menu provides an access to fix the system.
Warning! The Kernel Menu is NOT for the use of any end users.
How to access the Kernel Menu?
1) When the last session is in the System Menu or Program Manager, simply turn off
the mobile computer. Otherwise, you must reload the battery pack.
2) Press [1] + [7] + [Power].
4.2.1 KERNEL INFORMATION
Here provides important system information to help diagnose the system.
Kernel Menu > 1. Information
H/W Hardware version (PCB)
S/N Serial number of the mobile computer
M/D Manufacturing date
KNL Kernel version
DEV 5-digit code for optional hardware configurations
Refer to
Understanding Device Code.