Version Differences for PHL8xxx
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| ==Scanner Firmware Upgrade== | ==Scanner Firmware Upgrade== | ||
| + | Notes: These same processes can be used to downgrade the firmware as well as upgrade. Simply select the appropriate firmware file. | ||
| + | ===Method 1=== | ||
| + | ====StepI: Setup==== | ||
| The barcode scanner inside the PHL8xxx runs its own firmware independent of that running Windows. Consequently this firmware can be upgraded should it become necessary. | The barcode scanner inside the PHL8xxx runs its own firmware independent of that running Windows. Consequently this firmware can be upgraded should it become necessary. | ||
| * Download the latest firmware for your device from the Downloads table below. | * Download the latest firmware for your device from the Downloads table below. | ||
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| **For PHL-8xx4 devices and the PHL8152, download the image in the name format C01-54.XX-EFA3-YYYY where xx is the latest version number. | **For PHL-8xx4 devices and the PHL8152, download the image in the name format C01-54.XX-EFA3-YYYY where xx is the latest version number. | ||
| * Unzip and copy the firmware file to the PHL-8112 either via SD card or over an ActiveSync (or Windows Mobile Device Center) connection. If you use an SD card ensure you use FAT format on an SD card with capacity no greater than 2GB. HC SD cards are not supported. | * Unzip and copy the firmware file to the PHL-8112 either via SD card or over an ActiveSync (or Windows Mobile Device Center) connection. If you use an SD card ensure you use FAT format on an SD card with capacity no greater than 2GB. HC SD cards are not supported. | ||
| + | *Install a battery with at least 30% charge. | ||
| + | *Lock both swivel locks. | ||
| + | ====StepII:Install OS via Current OS==== | ||
| * Double-tap the barcode icon at the bottom of the screen. | * Double-tap the barcode icon at the bottom of the screen. | ||
| * Tap the 'Firmware Upgrade' tab | * Tap the 'Firmware Upgrade' tab | ||
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| * Tap 'Upgrade'. Select 'Yes' when prompted. | * Tap 'Upgrade'. Select 'Yes' when prompted. | ||
| * The process is complete when you see the message 'Firmware update completed'. | * The process is complete when you see the message 'Firmware update completed'. | ||
| - | **Notes: This same process can be used to downgrade the firmware as well as upgrade. Simply select the appropriate firmware file. | ||
| - | **A battery with at least 30% charge must be installed. | ||
| - | **Both swivel locks must be locked. | ||
| + | ===Method 2=== | ||
| + | ====StepI: Setup==== | ||
| + | The barcode scanner inside the PHL8xxx runs its own firmware independent of that running Windows. Consequently this firmware can be upgraded should it become necessary. | ||
| + | * Download the latest firmware for your device from the Downloads table below. | ||
| + | **For PHL-8xx2 devices (Except PHL8152), download the image in the name format C01-53.XX-EFA2-YYYY where xx is the latest version number. | ||
| + | **For PHL-8xx4 devices and the PHL8152, download the image in the name format C01-54.XX-EFA3-YYYY where xx is the latest version number. | ||
| + | * Unzip and copy the firmware file to the PHL-8112 either via SD card or over an ActiveSync (or Windows Mobile Device Center) connection. If you use an SD card ensure you use FAT format on an SD card with capacity no greater than 2GB. HC SD cards are not supported. | ||
| + | *Install a battery with at least 30% charge. | ||
| + | *Lock both swivel locks. | ||
| + | ====StepII:Install OS via Key Combination==== | ||
| + | * Using attached stylus press the reset button on the back of the unit in combination with the power button on the front of the device. | ||
| + | * Upon releasing the stylus immediately press the key combination described below. | ||
| + | **For numeric keyboards press and hold '''Power''' + '''0'''. | ||
| + | **For qwerty keyboards press and hold '''Power''' + '''Space'''. | ||
| + | *The display will read the following '''Now Image Update...'''. | ||
| + | *The display will read the following '''Reading Image Files...'''. | ||
| + | *Wait for the display to read the following. | ||
| + | **'''Image Update successfully.''' | ||
| + | **'''Please Hardware Reboot.''' | ||
| + | ====Step III:Reboot Hardware==== | ||
| + | * Using attached stylus press the reset button on the back of the unit in combination with the power button on the front of the device. | ||
| + | *The OS will reboot automatically. While booting you will see the bollowing text: | ||
| + | **'''Loading OS''' | ||
| + | **'''Please wait...''' | ||
| ==Models and Options== | ==Models and Options== | ||