Downloading The Operating System By Rf Update; Setting Up The Host Computer - Symbol VRC 89XX Product Reference Manual

VRC 89XX Radio Terminal Product Reference Guide for Embedded Windows
It takes approximately 30 minutes to download a 20Mb file.
9. When the download is complete a message appears on the VRC 89XX asking if
the upload version should replace the existing version. Use the Brightness "+" and
Brightness "-" buttons on the panel to toggle between Yes and No.
If you select Brightness "+" (Yes), the VRC 89XX checks the CRC of the
downloaded operating system before transferring it from SDRAM to Flash memory.
DO NOT switch off the terminal before this transfer is complete or the Flash
memory will only contain part of the operating system and you must download
again.
10. When complete, you are prompted to restart the terminal. Restart the VRC 89XX.
The new operating system takes effect.

Downloading the Operating System by RF Update

The WLAN update allows both the boot code and the operating system to be upgraded via
the WLAN card fitted to the unit.To download the operating system via a WLAN card, the
following equipment is required:
• A Networked PC Running Microsoft Windows 95 or later
• Unit with 2/11mbps WLAN card installed
• Compatible Access Point
• WLAN Update installed on the device.

Setting up the Host Computer

1. Verify that OSUpdate is installed on the host computer. If not, it is available on the
Windows CE .NET v4.1 Software User Upgrade Kit for Symbol VRC 79XX/VRC
89XX Terminals CD or downloadable from Microlise's website,
http://www.microlise.com/VRC8900.
Note: The Microlise website is password protected. Use the Windows
CE .NET license key information, as it appears on the Microsoft
.NET license label on your terminal, to gain access to the website.
2. Launch OSUpdate on the host computer. The Welcome to OSUpdate screen
displays. Confirm that you are downloading the correct Boot Code and Operating
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CE .NET