Downloading Partitions - Symbol MK2000 MicroKiosk Product Reference Manual

MK2000 MicroKiosk Product Reference Guide

Downloading Partitions

The following tools can be used to update partitions (which are packages of one or more
files that completely fill a partition region).
• Initial Program Load (IPL)
• AirBEAM Smart.
Initial Program Loader
Initial Program Loader (IPL) is a menu-based method of downloading partitions to non-
volatile storage (flash) on the MK2000, see Upgrade Procedures on page E-1. It cannot be
used for RAM downloads, nor can it be used to download diagnostics. The following
partitions can be downloaded:
• OS Partition
• Platform Partition
• Application Partition
• Data Partition
• Partition Table
• Splash Screen
• Monitor.
AirBEAM SMART
The MK2000 supports AirBEAM and is shipped with Smart Client 2.1. AirBEAM Smart
Client software enables automated upgrades to the operating system, RF card firmware
and embedded application. Custom applications written by a retailer or software integrator
can also be loaded onto the MK2000 using AirBEAM.
AirBEAM Smart is available for the MK2000:
• as a menu option from the Protected Mode Desktop (manual)
• auto-launched at boot (optional)
• periodically according to a user-setable interval.
The AirBEAM application resides in the Platform partition. See the AirBEAM Package
Builder Product Reference Guide, p/n 72-55769-xx for more information on the
components and use of this feature.
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