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Performing a Cold Start
A Cold Start will erase all added data and programs, but it will restore the device to the
default factory settings. However, data and application programs stored in the Flash
Storage will not be deleted.
Always perform a Warm Start before attempting to use a Cold Start to correct a
problem. Data previously synchronized to the computer can be restored during a
future ActiveSync operation, or data can be restored from a backup storage card.
Perform a Cold Start by using the BootMode utility in the operating system, or by
pressing the Cold Boot hardware reset button in the unit.
Perform a cold start in the following situations:
Reset the operating system•
Restore the MT380 back to factory settings•
Reset the MT380 after a boot loader, keyboard and kernel upgrade•
CAUTION! A cold start erases all data and installed applications in RAM memory.
Method 1: From Windows CE
1. Tap → Programs → Utilities
→ BootMode.
2. Tap Cold Boot.