Non-Ffs Partitions; Downloading Partitions To The Terminal - Symbol PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Manual

PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide for Pocket PC 2002

Non-FFS Partitions

Non-FFS Partitions include additional software and data pre-loaded on your terminal that
can be upgraded. Unlike FFS Partitions, these partitions are not visible when the operating
system is running. They also contain system information. Non-FFS Partitions include the
following:
• Windows CE: the complete Windows CE operating system is stored on Flash
devices. If necessary, the entire OS image may be downloaded to the terminal
using files provided by Symbol. The current OS partition on the terminal is included
as part of the TCM installation package. Any upgrades must be obtained from
Symbol. This partition is mandatory for the PDT 8100.
• Splash Screen: a bitmap displayed as the terminal cold-boots. You may download
a customized screen to display (see
• IPL (Initial Program Loader): This program interfaces with the host computer and
allows you to download via serial cable or cradle any or all of the partitions listed
above, as well as updated versions of IPL. Use caution downloading updated IPL
versions; incorrect downloading of an IPL causes permanent damage to your
terminal. IPL is mandatory for the PDT 8100.
• Partition Table: Identifies where each partition is loaded in the terminal.

Downloading Partitions to the Terminal

TCM is used to specify a hex destination file for each partition and download each file to
the terminal. This download requires a program loader stored on the terminal. The terminal
comes with a program loading utility, Initial Program Loader (IPL), stored in the terminal's
write-protected flash. See
TCM to download partitions to the PDT 8100.
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Chapter 12, Configuring the
Chapter 12, Configuring the Terminal
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for details on using IPL and