H16

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H16


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Software

Platform Description Download
Firmware: OS - REL_IRIS_081007_FLASH.BIN - SD Method This is the Windows Firmware for the H16. See the Firmware Upgrade section for installation instructions. Download
Firmware: OS - FUU_v23.44_REL_IRIS_081007.exe - ActiveSync/Windows Mobile Device Center Method - Windows XP See the Firmware Upgrade section for installation instructions. Download

Reset Instructions

How do I soft-reset the device?

Use the stylus to press the reset button on the side of the device

How do I hard-reset the device?

Soft-reset the device, press and hold the power button for 10 seconds, then release it. You should see a blue screen, press the 'left' key to format user store. You will need to realign the screen if you did it correctly. You can also go to Start -> Settings -> System (tab) -> Factory Reset.

Upgrading

The latest OS for the H16 can be found at the Opticon FTP server.

OS Update Instructions

ActiveSync Method

Step 1: Prepare for upgrade

  1. Install a good battery with at least 30% capacity
  2. Follow the Setup Wizard until you see the Home Screen
  3. Connect the H16 using the USB cable and wait for Activesync to start and connect; you can cancel the PC Sync screen

Step 2: Start the upgrade utility

  1. Double click the upgrade utility file name (or the shortcut on your desktop)
  2. Check the box that says you have understood and completed the above steps
  3. Click 'Next' to continue
  4. Click 'Next'
  5. At this point the H16 should be writing data to its memory and will display progress on the screen. Do not remove the battery or the USB cable until the device has finished writing data. Wait until you see the H16's Home Screen that asks you to 'Tap the screen to set up your Windows Mobile based Device'.

Step 3: Set up the H16 after upgrade

  1. Tap the screen to start the Setup Wizard; follow the same steps as in Step 1.
  2. Follow the wizard until you get to the home screen

Step 4: Confirm the update

  1. Tap 'Start' -> 'Settings' -> 'System' -> 'Device Info'
  2. Verify that the ROM version has changed to the new version

Step 5: Set regulatory region to US

  1. Tap 'Start' -> 'Settings' -> 'Connections' -> 'Wireless Manager'
  2. Tap 'Settings' in the lower right corner
  3. Tap 'Regulatory'
  4. Select 'United States' from the drop down list
  5. Tap 'Save'

Flash Card Method

Step 1: Prepare for upgrade

  1. Install a good battery with at least 30% capacity
  2. Connect to USB charger. A Windows sync or connection is unnecessary.
  3. Download the latest OS flash image from ftp://h16test:OsTest@ftp.opticon.com/ (Note: it is in the zip file without a Windows OS name)

Step 2: Transfer image

  1. Unzip and copy the image file onto the root of a blank, formatted mini SD card.
  2. Insert card into H16 device

Step 3: Perform upgrade

  1. Soft reset the device, press and hold [VOLUME DOWN] + [RECORD]
  2. A Bootloader screen will appear with a set of options.
  3. Extend keyboard and choose option 6: Update from miniSD
  4. On next screen choose option 4: Update Kernal Image

Step 4: Wait

  1. The Update process will proceed through 2 progress bars.
  2. At conclusion device will boot and prompt for initial setup.

Step 5: Make sure the bootloader is the latest one

  1. Perform an upgrade as described above.

Step 6: Confirm

  1. Navigate to 'Start' -> 'Settings' -> 'System' (tab) -> 'Device Info' (icon)
  2. ROM Version should reflect new OS version

Step 7: Set regulatory region to US

  1. Tap 'Start' -> 'Settings' -> 'Connections' -> 'Wireless Manager'
  2. Tap 'Settings' in the lower right corner
  3. Tap 'Regulatory'
  4. Select 'United States' from the drop down list
  5. Tap 'Save'

Downgrading the OS

Downgrading the OS can be done in 2 ways.

  1. Using a Flash card (same as upgrading)
  2. Using the Executable and an ActiveSync connection.
This method requires some additional handling before updating it as described above
  1. First, make sure to know the checksum of the exe file.
  2. Open the exe file using a HEX editor of your choice
  3. Scroll down to the bottom. the last few ASCII digits/entire string represents the bootloader version and the OS version.
  4. Change this OS version to a higher version. However, maintain the checksum. Save the file, and downgrade!
Note: This version will only be used as reference. It will not be shown in the OS after downgrade.

Updating the H-16B's MDI to decode Intelligent Mail Barcode- IMB

Procedure:
1. Copy the following files into the H-16 using Active Sync.

MDI1000_FL23J08_Multilabel.Bin
OPI2002_FL30J01i_Multilabel.Bin

2. Go to 'Start' =>'Settings'. Double Tap on 'Barcode Settings'
3. On the bottom taps, select 'Firmware'. This will take you to the MDI firmware upgrade screen.

First, we will upgrade the MDI software. After this, we will load OPI2002_FL30J01i_Multilabel.Bin

4. On 'Select Firmware File', select MDI1000_FL23J08_Multilabel.Bin

Input Password is 1234567890AB. Select Start.

5. After upgrading the MDI1000, follow step 4 but on 'Select Firmware File', choose OPI2002_FL30J01i_Multilabel.Bin

Input Password is 1234567890AB. Select Start.

Enable the IBM Symbology
By default the IMB Symbology is disabled. The command line to enable the IMB is BJT. Since it is a 3 characters command, we will send [BJT
1. Go to 'Start' => 'Settings'. Double tap 'Barcode Settings'.
2. On the bottom taps, select 'Menu Codes'.
3. Tap on 'Edit'.
4. A Word File opens. Under RZ1M, write the command line [BJT . Click 'OK' and close the window.
5. Select 'Update' to send the new command to the MDI. You should a message acknowledging that the command was successful.


Factory Reset

A factory reset can be performed that will reload Windows Mobile into a 'Vanilla' state. This will require that all data and customer applications are reinstalled after the factory reset is complete. There are two ways to perform a factory reset.

Process 1:

  • Navigate to 'Start' > 'Settings' > 'System' (tab) > 'Factory Reset' (icon)
  • Type '1234' as instructed by the on screen directions.
  • Tap 'Yes'
Note: This process will only delete User Store and will not touch DiskOnChip.

Process 2:

  • Using the standard stylus press and release the reset switch on the left side of the unit.
  • Press the power switch or connect the device to external power. It will begin to boot.
  • Before the Opticon Logo screen appears begin holding the power button.
  • After a few seconds a blue screen will appear with the following options:
***SYSTEM COLD BOOT***
1 Left Key to Format User Store
2 Right Key to Format DiskOnChip
3 Up Key to Format User Store and DiskOnChip
The Other Key to Exit.
  • You have 5 seconds to make a selection. The keys it refers to are the direction keys on the face of the device between the Windows flag button and the OK button.
Note: These keys can be difficult to press correctly when hurried.
  • The next blue screen will be a confirmation of your selection. Use the left or right soft keys (just below the display) to choose 'Yes' or 'Cancel'.
  • The Opticon Logo screen will appear and the device will continue to boot. It will take longer this time than normal and when complete you will see the Windows Mobile initial setup screen.

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