Installed Software; Software Load; Software Backup; Version Control - Honeywell MX8 User Manual

Installed Software

Note: Some standard Windows options require an external modem connection.
When you order an MX8 you receive the software files required by the separate programs needed for operation and wireless
client communication. The files are pre-loaded and stored in folders in the mobile device.
This section lists the contents of the folders and the general function of the files. Files installed in each MX8 are specific to the
intended function of the MX8.
Files installed in mobile devices that are configured for a wireless environment usually contain a radio specific driver – the driver
for the radio is specific to the manufacturer of the radio installed in the wireless host environment and are not interchangeable.

Software Load

The software loaded on the MX8 computer consists of Windows Mobile 6.1 Operating System, hardware-specific OEM
Adaptation Layer, device drivers, Internet Explorer for Windows Mobile browser and MX8-specific utilities. The software
supported by the MX8 is summarized below:
Operating System
Full Operating System License: Includes all operating system components, including Windows Mobile 6.1 kernel, file
system, communications, connectivity (for remote APIs), device drivers, events and messaging, graphics, keyboard and
touch screen input, window management, and common controls.
Network and Device Drivers
Bluetooth (Option)
AppLock (Option)
RFTerm (VT220, TN5250, TN3270) Terminal Emulation (Option)
API Routines

Software Backup

Application programs and data that are normally RAM resident are backed up using ActiveSync.

Version Control

Version numbers are applied to the boot loader and the OS image independently. The version information stored consists of
the build number, plus the date and time of compile (in lieu of a build number). These version numbers are stored in non-
volatile storage, where the user cannot inadvertently modify them. A Settings panel and API are provided so the user can
reference the version numbers for support purposes.
The MX8 has a unique 128-bit ID code as required by the Windows Mobile 6.1 specification. This ID number is generated
by the boot loader. This ID code is available in the About MX8WM settings panel, and by a Win32 standard API.
In addition, an API is provided to return a standard Honeywell copyright string, so that applications may reference this to be
sure they are running on a Honeywell mobile device for licensing purposes.

Boot Loader

The MX8 supports a proprietary boot loader. It is the responsibility of the boot loader to:
• Initialize all system hardware
• Initiate OS startup
• Handle wakeup from system suspend, loading saved state
The MX8 starts the OS every time during cold boot.

Startup Folders and Launch Sequences

The MX8 operating system uses two startup folders:
• User applications placed in the Windows\Startup folder automatically run during a cold boot. They are deleted upon a
clean boot.
• User applications placed in the System\Startup folder automatically run during a cold boot.
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