Version Differences for PHL8xxx

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  ==SD Card Compatibility==    ==SD Card Compatibility== 
- The PHL-8000 is known to work with at least 16GB SDHC cards (tested with Kingston 16GB microSD card with adapter).   + The PHL-8000 is known to work with at least 16GB SDHC cards (tested with Kingston 16GB microSD card with adapter). Note however that firmware upgrades via SD card require an SD card of capacity less than 1 GB. It is also known that SD cards that have been adapted up to full size from a smaller size (micro to full for example) do not work consistently with firmware upgrades and should be avoided.  
       
  ==Backup and Restore==    ==Backup and Restore== 
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  ===Backup===    ===Backup=== 
  To backup the PHL-8000, navigate to Start > Settings > Control Panel > Control Center > Backup & Restore. The backup can be saved to the internal DiskOnChip or an external SD card. To begin the backup, select "Backup Now" and then "Yes".    To backup the PHL-8000, navigate to Start > Settings > Control Panel > Control Center > Backup & Restore. The backup can be saved to the internal DiskOnChip or an external SD card. To begin the backup, select "Backup Now" and then "Yes". 
       
  ===Restore===    ===Restore=== 
  To restore the PHL-8000, navigate to Start > Settings > Control Panel > Control Center > Backup & Restore. The PHL-8000 can be restored from the internal DiskOnChip or an external SD card. To begin the restore, select "Restore Now" and then "Yes". The device will then proceed to reboot and your settings will be restored.    To restore the PHL-8000, navigate to Start > Settings > Control Panel > Control Center > Backup & Restore. The PHL-8000 can be restored from the internal DiskOnChip or an external SD card. To begin the restore, select "Restore Now" and then "Yes". The device will then proceed to reboot and your settings will be restored. 
       
  ===Auto Restore===    ===Auto Restore=== 
  The PHL-8000 has the ability to automatically restore the most recent backup after a cold boot. To use this feature, create a *.cmd file (where * is the name of the file you wish you to create) in the DiskOnChip\Startup\Cold directory containing one of the following statements:     The PHL-8000 has the ability to automatically restore the most recent backup after a cold boot. To use this feature, create a *.cmd file (where * is the name of the file you wish you to create) in the DiskOnChip\Startup\Cold directory containing one of the following statements:  
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  ==Firmware Updates==    ==Firmware Updates== 
  Notes: These same processes can be used to downgrade the firmware as well as upgrade. Simply select the appropriate firmware file.    Notes: These same processes can be used to downgrade the firmware as well as upgrade. Simply select the appropriate firmware file. 
       
  ===Barcode Reader===    ===Barcode Reader=== 
- * Download the latest barcode reader [http://ftp.opticonusa.com/Downloads/MDL1000%20&%20MDL2000%20&%20MDL3x00%20Firmware%20-%20OS.zip firmware] for your device.   + * Download the latest barcode reader firmware for your device (see downloads table below).  
- * 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. High Capacity (SDHC) cards are not supported.  
  *Install a battery with at least 30% charge.    *Install a battery with at least 30% charge. 
- *Lock both swivel locks.   + * Close the battery door and lock both swivel locks.  
    + * Boot the device if it is not already booted  
  * 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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  ===PHL-8000 OS===    ===PHL-8000 OS=== 
- ====StepI: Setup====      
- * Download the latest firmware for your device from the Downloads table below.   + ====Via SD card====  
- **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.   + =====Requirements=====  
- * 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.   + * 1 SD card of capacity less than 1 GB (cards of 2GB or less may also work but have not explicitly been tested). Note that the SD card must be a true full size SD card and not a micro or mini card that has been adjusted to full size with an adapter.  
- *Install a battery with at least 30% charge.   + * An SD card reader appropriate for your SD card  
- *Lock both swivel locks.   + * A computer with an active internet connection  
- ====StepII:Install OS via Key Combination====   + * PHL8xxx device, battery, battery door, power adapter and stylus  
- * 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.   + =====Step 1: Preparation=====  
- **For numeric keyboards press and hold '''Power''' + '''0'''.   + # Download the firmware file for the PHL8xxx (See downloads table below)  
- **For qwerty keyboards press and hold '''Power''' + '''Space'''.   + # Connect your SD card to the computer via the card reader  
- *The display will read the following '''Now Image Update...'''.   + # delete any files and folders from the SD card and ensure it is formatted with the FAT file system (Windows standard)  
- *The display will read the following '''Reading Image Files...'''.   + # Unzip the firmware files and place the uncompressed files (xip.nb0 and EB_SC800.nb0) onto the root of the SD card  
- *Wait for the display to read the following.   + # Properly eject the SD card reader from your PC (On Windows use the eject option in the system tray or Windows explorer, for Mac use the eject icon next to the device in Finder)  
- **'''Image Update successfully.'''   + # Ensure the PHL8xxx battery is charged to at least 30%  
- **'''Please Hardware Reboot.'''      
- ====Step III:Reboot Hardware====   + =====Step 2: Upgrade=====  
- * 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.   + # Install the SD card into the PHL8xxx (the socket is under the battery behind a small swivel door, be sure to insert the card label facing up)  
- *The OS will reboot automatically. While booting you will see the bollowing text:   + # Install the battery and battery door and lock both swivel locks  
- **'''Loading OS'''   + # Connect the PHL8xxx to its power supply (supplied AC power adapter block)  
- **'''Please wait...'''   + # Press and hold the power key and while doing so use the stylus to press the reset switch on the back of the device (just above the stylus socket, next to the labels)  
    + # Continue holding the power key and immediately after releasing the reset switch press and hold the 0 key (on numeric keypads) or the space key (on qwerty keypads)  
    + # Hold these two keys until you see the updating message on the screen at which point you may release them  
    + # Wait for the PHL8xxx to finish its update (a success message will appear)  
    + # Again press and hold the power key and use the stylus to press the reset switch (once the reset switch is pressed there is no longer a need to hold the power button this time), the PHL8xxx will boot up to the Windows Embedded CE desktop and be ready to use  
    + # Power down the device, remove the SD card from the socket, reinstall the battery and close and lock the battery door  
    + # The device is now ready for normal use  
       
  ==Models and Options==    ==Models and Options== 
       
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  ==Downloads==    ==Downloads== 
       
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- |align="center" | '''Notice'''      
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- |align="center" | The downloading and use of any Opticon software implies consent with Opticon's [[EULA | End User License Agreement]].      
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  ===Documents===    ===Documents=== 
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- !style="background-color:#D1D3D4;width:10em" | Document      
- !style="background-color:#D1D3D4;" | Description      
- !style="background-color:#D1D3D4;width:6em" | Download      
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- |Quick Start Guide|| This is a getting started guide for the PHL8000 series of products. || [http://ftp.opticonusa.com/PHL8000/Documents/PHL8100QuickStartGuide.pdf Download]   + | Quick Start Guide || This is a getting started guide for the PHL8000 series of products.  
    + | class="center" | ''version''  
    + | class="center" | [http://ftp.opticonusa.com/PHL8000/Documents/PHL8100QuickStartGuide.pdf Download]  
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- |PHL8000 series User Manual|| This is the user manual for the PHL8000.|| [http://ftp.opticonusa.com/PHL8000/Documents/PHL-8000%20User%20Manual.pdf Download]   + | PHL8000 series User Manual || This is the user manual for the PHL8000.  
    + | class="center" | ''version''  
    + | class="center" | [http://ftp.opticonusa.com/PHL8000/Documents/PHL-8000%20User%20Manual.pdf Download]  
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- |DataSheet || Technical details at a glance. || [http://ftp.opticonusa.com/PHL8000/Documents/PHL8212.pdf Download]   + | DataSheet || Technical details at a glance.  
    + | class="center" | ''version''  
    + | class="center" | [http://ftp.opticonusa.com/PHL8000/Documents/PHL8212.pdf Download]  
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- |Sales Guide || Sales details at a glance. || [http://ftp.opticonusa.com/PHL8000/Documents/salesguide_phl8000%20.pdf Download]   + | Sales Guide || Sales details at a glance.  
    + | class="center" | ''version''  
    + | class="center" | [http://ftp.opticonusa.com/PHL8000/Documents/salesguide_phl8000%20.pdf Download]  
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  ===Software===    ===Software=== 
       
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- !style="background-color:#D1D3D4;" | Software      
- !style="background-color:#D1D3D4;" | Description      
- !style="background-color:#D1D3D4;width:6em;" | Download      
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- | MDL1000 Firmware || This is the scan engine firmware for any laser model PHL8xxx. || [http://ftp.opticonusa.com/Downloads/MDL1000%20&%20MDL2000%20&%20MDL3x00%20Firmware%20-%20OS.zip Download]   + | MDL1000 Firmware || This is the scan engine firmware for any laser model PHL8xxx.  
    + | class="center" | ''version''  
    + | class="center" | [http://ftp.opticonusa.com/Downloads/MDL1000%20&%20MDL2000%20&%20MDL3x00%20Firmware%20-%20OS.zip Download]  
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- | MDI1000 Firmware || This is the scan engine firmware for any imager model PHL8xxx. The imager scan engine firmware here is version FL23J12 If your firmware is currently FL23J13 or FL38J0x where x is any integer then you should not attempt to load this firmware. || [http://ftp.opticonusa.com/MDI/Firmware/FL23J12.zip Download]   + | MDI1000 Firmware || This is the scan engine firmware for any imager model PHL8xxx. The imager scan engine firmware here is version FL23J12 If your firmware is currently FL23J13 or FL38J0x where x is any integer then you should not attempt to load this firmware.  
    + | class="center" | ''version''  
    + | class="center" | [http://ftp.opticonusa.com/MDI/Firmware/FL23J12.zip Download]  
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    + | Firmware: PHL8xxx || This is the bootloader and main firmware files for updating the PHL8xxx (all models).  
- | Firmware: PHL8xx2 except 8152 ||This is the Windows CE firmware used on all PHL8xx2 models except the PHL8152.|| [http://ftp.opticonusa.com/Downloads/PHL8xx2_except_%20PHL8152_Firmware_OS.zip Download]   + | class="center" | C01-5x.0D-EFAx  
    + | class="center" | [http://ftp.opticonusa.com/Downloads/C01-5x.xx-EFAx.zip Download]  
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- | Firmware: PHL8xx4 and 8152 ||This is the Windows CE firmware used on all PHL8xx4 models as well as the PHL8152. || [http://ftp.opticonusa.com/Downloads/PHL8152_and_%20PHL8xx4_Firmware_OS.zip Download]   + {{table_end}}  
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