Chapter 3 — Configuring the Computer
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storage which is embedded in a section of the system’s FLASH memory.
This storage area is not erased during a cold boot. It will, however, be
erased during the clean boot process.
• If the optional Secure Digital storage card is in the system, then consider
this card the primary location for placing an applications install files.
This storage card creates the “\Storage Card” folder.
• Use the small nonvolatile Flash File Store region to hold .cab files that
rebuild the system at cold boot or install applications from a .cab file
into the Flash File Store so they are “ready-to-run” when a cold boot or
clean boot is performed. Since the FLASH in the system has a limited
number of write cycles, do not use the Flash File Store for excessive
writing purposes; however, reading is okay.
CAB files (short form of “cabinet” files) are compressed folders as defined by
Microsoft. A “cabinet” file is a single file, usually suffixed with ..cab, that
stores compressed files in a file library. A compressed file can be spread over
several cabinet files. During installation, the setup application decompresses
the files stored in a cabinet and copies them to the user’s system. Intermec
recommends using .cab files to install your applications. The CK61 uses
standard Windows Mobile .cab files and does install third-party .cab files.
For the CK61, .cab files register DLLs, create shortcuts, modify registry
entries, and run custom setup programs. Tap a .cab file to extract that file or
place the .cab file on one of the approved storage devices in the
“\CabFiles” folder, then perform a warm boot on the CK61. There are two
methods available to extract a .cab file:
• Tap a .cab file to extract it. With this method, the .cab file is
automatically deleted when the extraction process is successful, unless
the .cab file is set with the read-only attribute.
• Use the AUTOCAB method to extract all files when a cold boot or
clean boot is performed on the CK61. This method is in the IDL via the
Intermec web site.
Installing Applications on the Computer
Consider any of these options to get the package to the preferred location
on your CK61:
• Microsoft ActiveSync (page 82)
• Secure Digital storage cards (page 83)
• Wavelink Avalanche (page 83)
• SmartSystems™ Console (page 84)
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