Hardware Reset (Cold Boot) - CipherLab 9200 Reference Manual

2.5.2. HARDWARE RESET (COLD BOOT)

When the mobile computer runs slower than normal or when it stops responding to input,
reset it with a hardware reset, also known as cold boot. This will restart the mobile
computer and initialize RAM. All data cached in RAM will be gone after hardware reset,
while flash memory and RTC will be retained.
Hardware Reset (= Cold Boot)
Method 1
1. Press and hold down the power key for more than 3 seconds until a menu
shows allowing selection between restart and power off.
Tap Restart. The mobile computer will power off and then turn on again to
2.
show the Home
OR
Method 2
Using the stylus, poke the reset button to restart the device.
1.
The mobile computer will power off and then turn on again to show the
2.
Screen.
Warning:
(1) Data loss may occur if files are not properly saved before hardware reset.
(2) Pressing the power key and selecting Restart (Method 1) is the recommended
method for performing hardware reset. Perform Method 2 only when Method 1 is
not effective.
(3) Perform hardware reset only on the occasion when one or more applications on
the mobile computer are misbehaving, and the system fails to respond.
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