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Q1) |
I
installed my application and when I turn the unit off
and then on again, my application disappears.
When Windows CE boots, the operating systems is
uncompressed from a single file (NK.BIN.) All of the
folders including \Windows are replaced in the system
memory each time you boot. See the
Software Application Installation Application Note
for methods you may use to install and maintain
applications in Windows CE.
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Q2) |
My
application screen is setup for a PDA 240 X 320. The
NP-660S screen resolution is 320 X 240. I do not want
to reorient my display code. How do I change the NP-660S
screen orientation to 240 X 320?
Windows CE Portrait mode image will change the screen
orientation to 240 X 320. From the Download page,
download the
Windows CE 4.2 + .NETCF English Portrait Mode Image
and
Windows CE Download Instructions. The instructions
will assist you through the steps necessary to Load the
Portrait mode image. You may also order the NP-660S with
the Portrait mode image loaded. |
Q3)
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How do I automatically launch my application when
Windows CE boots?
Based
on the unit:
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Q4) |
How
do I connect with ActiveSync.?
Based on the unit:
·
NP-660S – From the Download page download the
ActiveSync Application Note and the ActiveSync
Driver. Install the ActiveSync Driver. Follow the
Instructions in the
ActiveSync Application Note. (Cable
Required)
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NP-800S –
Manual contains complete instructions for ActiveSync
setup. |
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Q5) |
Can
I create my own Windows CE Operating Systems Image and
include my application?
Yes. Here is a Sample Platform Builder 5.0 Project .
These resources are specific to the NP-660T, NP-880S and
NP-612S IVC Displays. Download the Sample and follow
these steps to get started developing your own Windows
CE 5.0 Operating System Image.
1.
Unzip the
mt6xx_bin_CE50_070413.zip to C:\WINCE500\PLATFORM\
Password: 1234
2.
Unzip the
bin.
zip to C:\WINCE500\PBWorkspaces\
3.
Run PB5.0, import the binary BSP.
4.
Open the C:\WINCE500\PBWorkspaces\bin\bin.pbxml
5.
Select the MT6xx Required Modules to select the
HMI model target system.
6.
Click [Build
OS]/[Sysgen]
If you do not change parameter files,
then simply build & Sysgen Current BSP. |
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Q6) |
Where
would I find a Java Virtual Machine to run on an IVC
Display?
NSIcom CrEme JVM
will work. Follow the
Software Application Installation Application Note.
This may require additional program memory. If so, from
the download page, download and install the NP-612S 20M
Program Memory Image. Follow the
Windows CE Download Instructions.
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Q7) |
What
target processor should I choose when developing an
application?
ARMV4I. You may need the SDK
Ep93xx_CE50_SDK060620.zip Note: See Q5).
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Q8) |
My application is installed to launch on boot
from the startup folder. I hid the tool bar and have no
way to get to the desk top. How do I get to the desk top
to run ActiveSync and change my application?
If you placed your application in the startup folder, it
may be removed by reloading the Windows CE Image. Follow
the
Windows CE Download Instructions.
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Note: Many users place their applications on a Compact
Flash card. When the CF card is removed the shortcut in
the startup folder will fail and the system goes to the
desk top. |
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Q9) |
My
application needs more Program Memory. When I change the
Control Panel System Memory and save the registry. My
application runs fine. When I reboot the settings were
not saved.
The Control Panel System Memory settings are not save
when you save the registry.
From the download page, download and install the NP-612S
20M Program Memory Image. Follow the
Windows CE Download Instructions.
This will set the Program Memory to 20Meg. |
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Q10) |
When
I the Windows CE Download Instructions, I get error
messages and the NK.BIN will not load. How do I fix
this?
On your PC, place the Compact flash into a reader. Using
Windows Explorer, select the Removable Disk that
represents the Compact Flash card. Then Right click on
it and select Format. If this does not clear up the
NK.BIN load error, then try a different CF card. |
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Q11) |
How
do I connect to my network hard drive or printer with
Windows CE?
Windows CE contains the command line NET function. See
the
NET Command line Application Note or any of the current product
Manuals.
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Q12) |
How
do I capture my screens from Windows CE?
You will need the
Windows CE Platform Builder. ActiveSync and then run
the Platform Builder. The Tools menu provides Remote
Zoomin, which will capture the Windows CE screen and it
may be saved to a .BMP file on your PC.
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Q13) |
Can
I ActiveSync with the Ethernet ports?
Yes, follow the
ActiveSync Application Note.
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| Q14) |
Does IVC Displays have a Remote
Display Control function?
Yes, with the Remote Display Control
application, you can display actions on an IVC Display,
including user input, remotely on the display of a
desktop or laptop personal computer. This is a great
tool for demonstrating the power of the IVC Display to a
large audience. It also allows developers to test their
applications for the IVC Display on a larger screen.
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Remote Display Control uses TCP/IP, and
it can work with ActiveSync connections via Ethernet or
dial-up.
Download Remote Display Host
You will also need
cerdisp.exe. Copy this file to the IVC Display and
run it to communicate with the Remote Display Control PC
host. For batch file startup use cedisp.exe -c. |
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Q15) |
Is there a Registry Editor available for
my IVC Display? We use the
Windows CE Paltform Builder Tools Remote Registry
Editor. Other software with a Windows CE Remote Registry
Editors;
Embedded Visual C++ 4.0,
Embedded Visual Tools and
Visual
Studio 2005. |
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Q16) |
How do remove the Icons from the desktop?
Download an run
regset.arm.cab on the IVC Display to remove the
Icons and wallpaper from the desk top. This installation
will modify the registry to remove the icons and
wallpaper from the desktop. |
| Q17) |
Do you have a tool to register .dll
files in Windows CE? Yes,
copy
regsvrce.exe to the panel. When you run regsvrce.exe
it will prompt you for the filename. Remember to save
the registry after you run regsvrce.exe. |
| Q18) |
When I setup my Internet Explorer
Favorites and reboot they are not saves. How do I save
my Internet Explorer Favorites?
It is the same old story. Some things
are not saved in the registry and IE Favorites is one of
them. To establish IE Favorites on reboot ,you first
need to copy the files from Windows\Favorites folder to
the Compact Flash or NORFlash. Create a batch file to
copy the files back to Windows/Favorites. Place the
Batch file in the NORFlash\Startup folder and Save the
Registry with CECP. Reboot and the NORFlash/Startup
batch file will run and copy the files to the
Windows\Favorites folder. When you run IE and look in
Favorites you will see your links. |
| Q19) |
When I use Settings>Control
Panel>System>Memory to set the Storage and Program
memory. I save the registry with CECP and reboot, the
memory settings are not saved.
To provide the proper balance of Memory
for Storage (NORFlash) and Program (RAM) a Windows CE
Image must be created with the settings. Contact IVC
Displays for details on custom Windows CE Images. |
| Q20) |
My Pocket PC remembers all of my
settings. Why do Panel PCs need these tricks?
The Pocket PC has a battery that
maintains the memory when powered off. Windows CE was
created for the PDA market. The assumption in Windows CE
is that the power is always on so no need to save
everything in the registry. This also saves storage
space for the registry. Just remove the battery from
your Pocket PC and you will see that it will loose many
of your settings. |
| Q21) |
Why doesn't
ActiveSync connect from my PC to the Panel PC?
It can only be one of three
sources. Hardware, Software or the Operator.
- Hardware
- 95% of the
time the cable pin outs are not correct. The
ActiveSync Cable must match the pins in the
specification.
(Specifications)
- Test the RS-232
port on the PC. Does it really work ?
- Software -
ActiveSync
- Operator
- You need to time
the running of Windows CE, Repllog.exe and
ActiveSync, Get Connected. To get Connected. See
ActiveSync Application Note.
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| Q22) |
I want to be in Kiosk mode. When I
save the registry it doesn't save my Internet Explorer
Hide Toolbars settings?
Download this free Kiosk mode .NET application. Edit the
URL.inf file and replace the URL with your URL. Copy the
Kiosk exe file and the URL.inf file to the /Windows
folder.
Download the Kiosk program.
Buy
the Kiosk program.
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Q23)
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What power supply should I use with my
IVC Display?
The detailed power supply specifications
are in the user manuals. At IVC Displays we use the wall
plug adapter 3Com® P48240600A020G power supply for unit
testing.
Input: 120V AC 60Hz 0.22A 22W
Output: 24V DC 600mA 14.4W
Source:
www.jameco.com |
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Q24) |
Will my IVC Display Time change based
on the new US Daylight Savings Time?
To change the registry to adjust the time
zones for the NEW US DST rules. Unzip on your PC and run
the following CAB file on your IVC Display. Be sure to
save the registry when completed.
FixTime.armv4i.zip
Use this link to see what Microsoft has
to say:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923027
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| Q25) |
I need a file copied to my server every
day.
Use the steps in A11). Then in your
application shell out to the command line and Copy the
file to the network drive. You may also create a batch
file to perform the copy and execute the .bat file from
your application.
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Q26) |
How do I
ActiveSync with Microsoft Vista? TBD |
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Q27) |
What are the different
Windows 7 Embedded options.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsembedded/en-us/develop/windows-embedded-standard-7-os-components.aspx
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