Symbol VRC 89 Series, Product Reference Manual

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Chapter 6
Configuring the Terminal
Introduction
This chapter describes the terminal’s Flash partitions and how they are used to specify and
load files into the Flash memory of the terminal using ActiveSync.
Flash Partitions
In addition to the RAM-based storage standard on Windows CE .NET terminals, the VRC
89XX is equipped with a non-volatile Flash-based storage area which can store data
(partitions) that cannot be corrupted by a cold boot. This Flash area is divided into two
categories: Flash File System (FFS) Partitions and Non-FFS Partitions.
FFS Partitions
The terminal includes one FFS partition. This partition appears to the terminal as a hard
drive that the OS file system can write files to and read files from. Data is retained even if
power is removed.
The FFS Partition is used to store application programs needed to operate the terminal.
This partition is also available for user data files generated by your custom programs.