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Field PC2 Windows OS Update Guide

 

 

ELM0092 A  

RST Instruments Ltd. 

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IGURE 

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INDOWS 

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OBILE 

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EVICE 

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ENTER 

 SELECTING 

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ILE 

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ANAGEMENT

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2.3 

B

ACKING UP FILES

 

Before updating the OS, it is very important to backup all files on the Field PC

2

Updating the OS will erase all programs and files from the Field PC

2

.  

 

CAUTION:

 

O

NCE THE 

OS

 HAS BEEN UPDATES

,

 ANY FILES THAT WERE NOT BACKED UP 

ONTO THE 

PC

 OR LAPTOP WILL BE PERMANENTLY LOST

2.4 

R

ESTORING DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS

 

1.  Connect the Field PC

2

 to the power adaptor and a power source.  

 

CAUTION:

 

T

HE 

F

IELD 

PC

2

 MUST BE CONNECTED TO A POWER SOURCE IN ORDER FOR 

THE UPGRADE TO PROCEED

2.  Double check that the Field PC

2

 is still connected to the laptop or PC with a USB 

cable. Wait for the Mobile Device Center to connect to the device. If it does not 
start automatically, open the program from your desktop. 

3.  Hold the power button down until the blue screen appears (Figure 2-5). The unit 

will restart a few times, but continue to hold the power button down until you see 
the blue screen.  

 

Summary of Contents for Ultra-Rugged Field PC2

Page 1: ...ion contained in this document RST Instruments Ltd reserves the right to change the information at any time and assumes no liability for its accuracy Copyright 2018 RST Instruments Ltd All rights rese...

Page 2: ...te version to download 2 Figure 2 2 Selecting the language and downloading the software 2 Figure 2 3 Windows Mobile Device Center the device is connected 3 Figure 2 4 Windows Mobile Device Center sele...

Page 3: ...INTRODUCTION This document provides step by step instructions for users to update the Window operating system OS on the RST Ultra Rugged Field PC2 FIGURE 1 1 THE FIELD PC2 NOTE IT IS IMPORTANT TO BAC...

Page 4: ...ndows Mobile based device Field PC2 and a computer 1 On a laptop or PC visit https support microsoft com en ca help 931937 description of windows mobile device center 2 Scroll down to Download Windows...

Page 5: ...deo folder and Mobile Device Settings 2 2 ACCESSING FILES ON THE FIELD PC2 1 Once the Windows Mobile Device Center is installed connect the Field PC2 to the laptop or PC via USB The status of the conn...

Page 6: ...PERMANENTLY LOST 2 4 RESTORING DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS 1 Connect the Field PC2 to the power adaptor and a power source CAUTION THE FIELD PC2 MUST BE CONNECTED TO A POWER SOURCE IN ORDER FOR THE UPGRA...

Page 7: ...A RST Instruments Ltd Page 5 FIGURE 2 5 THE POWER BUTTON 4 Using the stylus or a finger slide the Set Factory Defaults to Yes then click Exit Figure 2 6 The Field PC2 will restart FIGURE 2 6 RESETTING...

Page 8: ...load the following file http www rstinstruments com customersupport downloads FieldPC Archer 2 OS Current English zip 7 Once download is complete unzip the downloaded file 8 Run Archer 2 OS XXX Englis...

Page 9: ...restart Set the correct time and date when the Date Time dialog appears Click OK and wait for the process to finish 11 A message will appear asking the user to verify the correct OS version has been i...

Page 10: ...C2 Windows OS Update Guide ELM0092 A RST Instruments Ltd Page 8 2 5 VERIFYING THE OS VERSION 1 Once the device has rebooted select System Info on the Home Screen Figure 2 10 FIGURE 2 10 SELECTING SYST...

Page 11: ...Field PC2 Windows OS Update Guide ELM0092 A RST Instruments Ltd Page 9 2 Select System ID to expand the menu Figure 2 11 FIGURE 2 11 SELECTING SYSTEM ID...

Page 12: ...version is accurate install data from the backup 5 Set the correct time and time zone 6 Download the current RST software installation files from the RST Instruments website https www rstinstruments...

Page 13: ...Field PC2 Windows OS Update Guide ELM0092 A RST Instruments Ltd Page 11 FIGURE 2 13 BLUETOOTH ICON...

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