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Chapter 4

Configuring the Terminal

This chapter describes the Terminal Configuration Manager (TCM), and how it is used to

specify and load files into the flash memory of the PPT 2700 using the terminal's Initial

Program Loader (IPL).

TCM creates a table which lists the type of information, or "partitions", to download to the

terminal. Partitions may be updated as new files or software upgrades are available. Use

caution updating mandatory partitions, as updating these improperly may cause the terminal

to function incorrectly.

In addition to the RAM-based storage standard on Windows CE terminals, the PPT 2700 is

also equipped with a non-volatile Flash-based storage area which can store data (partitions)

that can not be corrupted by a cold boot. This Flash area is divided into two categories: Flash

File System (FFS) Partitions and Non-FFS Partitions.

The PPT 2700 terminal includes three FFS partitions. These partitions appear to the terminal

as a hard drive that the OS file system can write files to and read files from. Data is retained

even if power is removed.

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