Chapter 5 - Software; Microsoft Windows Setup And Configuration; Drive C Folder Structure - Honeywell THOR VM1 User Manual

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Software

Microsoft Windows Setup and Configuration

After the system files are processed, Microsoft Windows begins to load. Windows maintains a System Registry and INI files.
Standard Windows configuration options apply to the Thor VM1. Configuration options are located in the System Tray or the
Control Panel:
• The System Tray contains icons for adjusting the time, date or volume level.
• The Control Panel contains icons for many other configuration options, such as Power Management, Regional and Language
Options, etc.
• The Control Panel icons are also used to add, delete or modify software installed on the Thor VM1.

Drive C Folder Structure

Microsoft Windows is installed in the \Windows folder. In addition, Microsoft Windows creates other folders and several sub-
folders. For more information on the folder structure, please refer to commercially available Microsoft Windows OS refer-
ence guides.
Software Loaded on Drive C
The software loaded on the Thor VM1 computer includes:
• BIOS
• Microsoft operating system (Windows Embedded Standard 2009)
• device drivers
• radio software, see
• touch screen software
• keyboard wedge software, see
The software installed on the Thor VM1 is summarized below.
Note: Due to the complex folder structure and System Registry under Microsoft Windows, software should not be
removed manually. Instead use the Add or Remove Programs Windows Control Panel.
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows is installed in the \Windows subfolder, which is the Windows default. In addition, Windows
places files in other folders and subfolders during installation. For more information, please refer to commercially
available Microsoft Windows OS user guides.
Device Drivers
Device drivers are installed for all installed hardware options, such as the display, touch screen, radios, etc. For
more information on Microsoft Windows device drivers, please refer to commercially available Windows OS refer-
ence guides.
Radio Software
The Thor VM1 is delivered with the radio software installed. Because the Thor VM1 uses a Microsoft Windows
operating system, the radio installation includes Windows device drivers.
Touch Screen Software
PenMount Universal software is installed for calibrating the touch screen. See
25) for more information.
Software is installed for calibrating the standard resistive touch screen. See
for more information.
Touch screen calibration is not necessary with the optional Projective Capacitance (PCAP) touch screen.
RFTerm
Optional terminal emulation software. The application can also be accessed by double-clicking the RFTerm desk-
top icon.
Summit Client Utility (page 6-1) or Laird Configuration Manager.
Freefloat Link*One Wedge (page 5-2)
Touch Screen Calibration
Touch Screen Calibration
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