Ecom Instruments i.roc x20 (-Ex) manual Resetting the unit, Performing a Soft-Reset

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Resetting the unit

Depending on the i.roc x20 operating system, different resets can be performed. All resets should be performed without connected and powered charger.

Windows Mobile 2003 SE

Performing a Soft-Reset

A Soft-Reset stops all running applications, but does not erase any programs or saved data. Be sure to save any unsaved data with a running application before performing a Soft-Reset.

-To perform a Soft-Reset press both reset buttons on the keypad

-The Pocket PC restarts and displays the today screen

Performing a Hard-Reset

Perform a Hard-Reset only when you want to clear all user-installed settings, applications, and data from RAM, where data and applications you have loaded are stored. Also after the battery is completely discharged, the device will operate in the same way after Hard- Reset. All i.roc x20 are equipped with a so called AutoInstallation tool, you can reload predefined programs and settings automatically.

-To perform a Hard-Reset press and hold down the F1 and F4 buttons

-While holding down these buttons, press the reset buttons for about two seconds

-When the Pocket PC screen begins to fade, release the F1 and F4 buttons first and then release the reset buttons.

-The Pocket PC resets and powers on

Note: If you simultaneously push and hold the Reset, F1 and F4 buttons for more than two seconds, the battery disconnects. To restart the device, either plug the device into the AC Adapter or press the reset buttons again.

Windows Mobile 5

Performing a Soft-Reset

A Soft-Reset stops all running applications, but does not erase any programs or saved data. Be sure to save any unsaved data with a running application before performing a Soft-Reset.

-To perform a Soft-Reset press both reset buttons on the keypad

-The Pocket PC restarts and displays the today screen

Performing a Hard-Reset

A Hard Reset stops all running applications, but does not erase any programs or saved data. Additional to a soft reset all hardware registers will be erased.

-To perform a Hard-Reset press and hold down the F1 and F4 buttons

-While holding down these buttons, press the reset buttons for about two seconds

-When the Pocket PC screen begins to fade, release the F1 and F4 buttons first and then release the reset buttons.

-The Pocket PC resets and powers on

Note: If you simultaneously push and hold the Reset, F1 and F4 buttons for more than two seconds, the battery disconnects. To restart the device, either plug the device into the AC Adapter or press the reset buttons again.

Performing a Clean-Reset

A Clean Reset clears all user-installed settings, applications and data from the device.

-To perform a Clean-Reset, press and hold F1, F3 and the power buttons

-While holding down these buttons, press the reset buttons for about two seconds

-When the Pocket PC restarts release first the F1, F3 and power buttons first and then release the reset buttons

-The Pocket PC resets and powers on

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