Comparison Of Download Methods - VeriFone Omni 3200 Reference Manual

Table 18 Comparison of Download Methods
Download
Type
Direct Cable to connect
Application download computer
Download serial port to Omni
3200 'RS232' serial
port
Direct Cable to connect
Operating download computer
System serial port to Omni
Download 3200 'RS232' serial
port

Comparison of Download Methods

Hardware
Requirements
Software
Requirements
ZONTALK,
VeriTalk, or Direct
Load (DL.exe)
running on download
computer;
Application program
or program update
resides on download
computer;
Correct variable data
must exist in Omni
3200 CONFIG.SYS
keyed file records
ZONTALK,
VeriTalk, or Direct
Load (DL.exe)
running on download
computer;
Operating system
version resides on
download computer;
Configuration files
must be set up on
download computer
Correct variable data
must exist in Omni
3200 CONFIG.SYS
keyed file records
Performing Downloads
Download Options and
Features
Can select full or partial
application program
transfer;
Does not overwrite
protected records (records
starting with * or #.)
Completely overwrites
existing Omni 3200
operating system;
Completely overwrites
existing application
program;
Overwrites all settings on
the receiving terminal,
including CONFIG.SYS,
date/time, and System
Password, with those of the
sending terminal;
Requires that application
download be performed
afterwards;
Upgrades (or downgrades)
current TXO operating
system version
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