©2005 Nordic ID Oy
Nordic ID PL3000 user manual, v. 2.4, March 2006
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In a warm reset
the memory and windows registry remains, but all unsaved data will be lost. The installation
of software may require a warm reset of the device.
In a cold reset
the RAM will be cleared and unsaved registry modifications will be lost. Use the Cold reset
when you want to remove installed software.
In the Reload
Windows CE RAM memory will be reloaded from FLASH memory. All unsaved data and
registry modifications will be lost. Reloading Windows CE is mostly used by software developers when a
device image is updated.
Reset with reset switch
The reset switch is located on the left side inside the battery compartment. By pressing the reset switch the
device starts the reloading of Windows CE. Unnecessary reset with the reset switch is not recommended.
Reset switch
Fig.30 Reset switch of PL3000
Starting the device after reset
The device remains switched off after a reset and starts with loading Windows when the power key is
pressed again and the battery cover is in place.