1. Features of the Windows CE .NET 4.2
Software Manual
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Features of the Windows CE .NET 4.2
Windows CE .NET 4.2 installed on the SH4 CPU & .NET installed IPC series has the following
CONTEC-proprietary features :
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VARIETY OF DRIVERS
As standard equipment, this series provides Windows CE drivers for all devices installed on the
motherboard. For information about the drivers, see Chapter 3, “Standard Drivers”.
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Setting function
This series allows you to set each standard driver using the dedicated control panel. You can use this
function to customize the unit to your needs.
For information about available adjustments, see Chapter 6, “System Setting”.
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CONTEC Manager
Supplies many remote maintain tools for use this series more easily.
For the details about functions in “CONTEC Manager”, please refer to Chapter 7, “CONTEC
Manager”.
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OBJECT STORE / REGISTRY BACKUP FUNCTION
When any modification is made to a driver we have provided, this function allows you to modify the
module without changing the Windows CE OS image (“NK.BIN”). Also, it allows you to back up
registry settings.
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NFDisk function
As Windows CE can handle onboard NAND Flash as its disk, your application can be copied onto
NFDisk.
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Quick boot
This series employs the XIP & memory loading boot function for faster startup (about 10 seconds)
and operation.
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WATCH DOG TIMER FUNCTION
This series supports watch dog timer function. User application can use watch dog timer by call
watchdog timer APIS.
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BACK LIGHT FUNCTION
This series supports backlight function. This function can be set from the control panel to ensure
that the LCD backlight is switched off when no input has been made for a certain period of time.
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Auto-Run function
It is possible to start programs when a ATA card or a CF card is inserted into PC card slots. By using
this function, many work can be completed automatically, such as file copying, program installation,
etc. Details about the usage of auto-run function, please refer to Chapter 12, “Auto RUN Function”.
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BIOS Update Function
This series uses an exclusive BIOS to provide hardware initialization as well as versatile boot
functions.
The BIOS is contained on an EEPROM and includes a BIOS update function which allows easy
updating for version upgrades.
Also included is an emergency boot function as a recovery means in case of failing to write BIOS.
Details about the recovery method , please refer to Chapter 11, “Emergency Boot Function”.
