You would perform a soft reset 1) when the terminal fails to respond, 2) after installing software applications that require a reboot, 3) after making changes to certain system settings, or 4) to install new CAB or REG files.
The desktop appears when the Soft Reset is complete.Hard Reset (Cold Boot)
!A hard reset erases all of the data and applications stored in RAM memory, reloads the OS, resets the Real Time Clock (RTC), and launches Autoinstall, which installs any CAB or REG files in the
\\Honeywell\AutoInstall folder.Hard resets automatically launch a soft reset as part of the boot process if there are CAB files present.
You would perform a Hard Reset (instead of a Soft Reset) when you want to ensure the RAM memory is also cleared. RAM memory stores settings for Internet Explorer, Outlook, and other Microsoft applications.
Note: Set the time and date after each hard reset to ensure that the system clock is accurate.
Suspend Mode
Suspend Mode suspends terminal operation. The terminal appears to be “off” when in Suspend Mode. The terminal is programmed to go into Suspend Mode automatically when inactive for a specified period of time. You can set this time period in the Power setting.
To suspend operation, press the red Power button to put the terminal in Suspend Mode on the
Troubleshooting Suspend/Resume
If the terminal does not wake when you press the Power button on the
Changing the Memory Allocation
You can adjust file storage vs. program memory in System Properties.3 - 16