Chapter 3. Quickpanel+ Software; Operating System; Backup Utility; Storage Manager - GE QuickPanel+ User Manual

Chapter 3 QuickPanel+ Software

Chapter 3. QuickPanel+ Software

This chapter provides introductory information on the QuickPanel+ software with procedures
for completing some of the most common tasks you will encounter.

3.1 Operating System

Microsoft Windows Embedded Compact 7 is the operating system for the QuickPanel+. It is a
full 32-bit O/S with a graphical user interface.
The QuickPanel+ operating system is stored in flash memory and copied to a block of DRAM
for execution. The operating system starts automatically following a power-up or reset of the
QuickPanel+.
For detailed information about using the operating system, refer to
http://windows.microsoft.com.

3.2 Backup Utility

Backup saves changes that you make to the Windows Registry or Desktop to Flash memory.
This utility is required because the QuickPanel+ is not battery powered. Specifically, Backup
does the following:
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Run Backup whenever you make configuration changes to the operating system or
installed applications, and before shutting down the QuickPanel+.

3.3 Storage Manager

Use Storage Manager to repair or format lost or corrupted data volumes. Storage Manager
can repair data volumes existing either in SD Card, battery-backed SRAM (BBSRAM), or
USB Flash Keys (thumb drives). Data volumes existing in the main flash file system of the
QuickPanel+ may not be repaired by Storage Manager.
Storage Manager, accessed from the Control Panel folder, is a Microsoft product for which
on-line help is available.
GFK-2847
Stores the Windows Embedded Compact 7 registry (including any control panel
settings) in Flash memory.
Stores any changes (or additions) made to the '\Windows' subtree of the file system
in the user block of flash memory.
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