Resetting The Mobile Computer; Windows Ce 6.0 Devices; Performing A Warm Boot; Performing A Cold Boot - Motorola MC31XX Series User Manual

Resetting the Mobile Computer

Windows CE 6.0 Devices

If the mobile computer stops responding to input, reset it. There are two reset functions, warm boot and cold boot.
A warm boot restarts the mobile computer by closing all running programs. All data that is not saved is lost.
A cold boot also restarts the mobile computer, but erases all stored records and entries from RAM. In addition it
returns formats, preferences and other settings to the factory default settings.
Perform a warm boot first. If the mobile computer still does not respond, perform a cold boot.

Performing a Warm Boot

To perform a warm boot:
Press the Power button for five seconds.
1.
As the mobile computer initializes MC31XX Sample Applications window appears.
2.
CAUTION Files that remain open during a warm boot may not be retained.

Performing a Cold Boot

A cold boot restarts the mobile computer and erases all user stored records and entries from RAM. Never perform
a cold boot unless a warm boot does not solve the problem.
CAUTION Cold boot resets the mobile computer, to the default settings. All added applications and all stored data are
removed. Do not cold boot without support desk approval.
To perform a cold boot:
Simultaneously press and then release the 1, 9 and Power keys. Do not hold down any other keys or buttons.
1.
As the mobile computer initializes, the splash window,
Calibrate the touch screen. See
2.

Windows Mobile 6.1 Devices

There are two reset functions, warm boot and cold boot.
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A warm boot restarts the mobile computer and closes all running programs.
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A cold boot also restarts the mobile computer and closes all running programs but also resets the
Real-Time-Clock (RTC).
Data saved in flash memory or a memory card is not lost. Perform a warm boot first. This restarts the mobile
computer and saves all stored records and entries. If the mobile computer still does not respond, perform a cold
boot.

Performing a Warm Boot

To perform a warm boot:
Press the Power button for five seconds.
1.
Figure 1-10 on page
Calibration Screen on page 1-10
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1-10, appears for about a minute.
to calibrate the mobile computer screen.