AT870 User Reference
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3.9 Memory Allocation
Adjust the Memory Allocation with the following steps:
1.
Tab Start > Settings > Control Panel
> System Properties
2.Seletc the Memory tab.
3.Move the slider to adjust memory allocation.
Default storage Memory is normally set to about
8 MB with the remainder.
4. Press the OK button, or the
<Enter>
key on
the keypad.
Figure8. Memory Allocation
4. Resetting the PDA
When the AT870 completely stops responding for your command, or an application is locked up and
does not respond, and when you want to upgrade the firmware, it may be necessary to perform a
reset.
Caution
Always attempt a Warm reset before initiating a Cold reset. Once you initiate a cold reset, all
applications are forcibly closed and working RAM and files are cleared.
It is a good idea to store important data in the resident (Flash Disk) for this reason.
Warning
Do not use force or a sharp object like paper clip to press the reset button. Use the stylus for
that purpose. Sharp object like paper clip could puncture the seal of the reset key.
4.1 Warm Reset
When you should perform the warm reset?
When you cannot turn on or off a program, or execute other programs because of “
hang
”-the
system error that stops responding. The “warm reset” for recovering the AT870 is to press R/S
button on the front of AT870. This method not guarantee that cashed disk data will be saved, so
transactional data maybe lost during the reset.
Procedure to Warm Reset.
To initialize warm reset, press and hold the
<Reset>
key.
After Warm Reset
• The splash screen will appear shortly.
• The desktop appears with the application shortcuts on the screen.
• The custom settings in the registry are persistent.
• The RF Network PC Card if present, connects to the network system
.
4.2 Hard Reset (cold reset)
When you should perform the cold reset?
If the performed reset method fails to restore system operation, it may be necessary to perform a
hard reset. This is a boot method that formats the object store to clean data and registry information
