Installation Using Airbeam; Image Update - Symbol MC909X Integrator Manual

On the mobile computer, open
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Open the
Storage Card
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Tap the package CAB file. The application installs on the mobile computer.
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Installation Using AirBEAM

See AirBEAM Smart on page 8-17

Image Update

Windows Mobile 5.0 contains an Image Update feature that updates all operating system components. All
updates are distributed as update packages. Update packages can contain either partial or complete updates
for the operating system. Symbol distributes the update packages on the Symbol Developer Web Site,
http://devzone.symbol.com.
To update an operating system component, copy the update package to the mobile computer using one of a
variety of transports, including ActiveSync, an SD memory card, or Symbol AirBEAM. Then, initiate the update
using one of the following methods:
Double-tap the package file in
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Perform a special boot sequence that initiates the update.
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Use AirBEAM.
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NOTE The mobile computer must have at least 5 MB of free space to perform an OS update.
To initiate an update:
Go to the Symbol Developer Zone web site, http://devzone.symbol.com.
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Download the appropriate update package.
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Copy the update package to either the \temp directory on the mobile computer, or to a storage card.
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Connect the mobile computer to AC power. See
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Press the primary battery release on the mobile computer to partially eject the battery from the mobile
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computer.
On an MC9090-G, while the battery is partially released, simultaneously press and release the trigger and
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the Power button.
or
On an MC909X-K or MC909X-S, while the battery is partially released, simultaneously press and release
the left scan trigger and the Power button.
NOTE After you insert the battery you have 2 seconds to press the trigger or left scan button.
Push the battery to fully re-insert it in the mobile computer. One audible click can be heard as the battery is
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fully inserted.
On the MC9090-G, press and hold the trigger.
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File Explorer
directory.
for information on AirBEAM.
(similar to extracting a CAB file)
File Explorer
Chapter 2,
Application Deployment for Mobile 5.0
Accessories.
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