Non-Ffs Partitions - Symbol PDT 7500 Series Product Reference Manual

PDT 7500 Series Product Reference Guide for Windows
The Platform FFS Partition contains system and Symbol-supplied programs and
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Dynamic Link Libraries (DLLs). This FFS is configured to include DLLs that control
system operation. Since these drivers are required for basic terminal operation, only
experienced users should modify the contents of this partition.
The Application FFS Partition is used to store application programs needed to
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operate the terminal. This partition includes the Symbol demo programs, which can
be overwritten with your own program.
The Data FFS Partition is available for user data files generated by your custom
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programs.
It is important to understand that a partition is analogous to the folder of the same name.
While they are certainly formatted differently, when it is interpreted and stored by IPL, the
Platform partition (platform.hex file) provides an identical representation of the Platform
folder that is stored on the terminal. For a detailed description of each of the partitions, refer
to Flash File System

Non-FFS Partitions

Non-FFS Partitions include software and data pre-loaded on your terminal. Unlike FFS
Partitions, these partitions are not visible when the operating system is running. They also
contain system information. Non-FFS Partitions include the following:
Windows CE: the complete Windows CE operating system is stored on Flash devices.
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If necessary, the entire OS image may be downloaded to the terminal using files
provided by Symbol. The current OS partition on the terminal is included as part of
the TCM installation package. Any upgrades must be obtained from Symbol. This
partition is mandatory for the PDT 7500.
Splash screen: a .bmp file smaller than 16 Kb, displayed as the terminal cold-boots.
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You may download a customized screen to display. See
on page 6-16.
IPL: Initial Program Loader, a small utility program built into each terminal;
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provides a simple method of updating the flash contents via a serial port or cradle.
Boot Loader: initializes the CE operating system prior to starting CE.
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on page 4-3.
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Initial Program Loader (IPL)