SECTION 1
Getting Started
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6200/6300 Hand-Held Computer Programmer’s Reference Guide
Reprogramming Flash Memory
General Information
Please read through all the following instructions before performing them.
Computer Model Numbers
When a particular model is not specified in the text, the information applies to
all of the computers in the 6200 and 6300 Series. Also, keep in mind that when
6200 Computer" is specified, this refers to all computers in the 6200 Series.
And when 6300 Computer" is specified, this refers to all computers in the 6300
Series. Finally, when HHC" is used, it refers to any computer in the 6200 or
6300 Series.
Information that applies to a particular model is designated by the number of
that model, such as 6210 Computer" or 6360 Computer."
Executable Archive File
The files associated with this procedure (usually supplied in an archive file
provided by Intermec) update from a previous version of the flash memory on the
HHC.
For new flash versions, a selfĆextracting executable archive file, included in the
toolkit, contains the entire flash load for your current version of flash. Run the
executable archive file from a temporary directory on a desktop or laptop (host)
PC. After executing the archive, a text file is produced (among others) that
explains how to reprogram the flash, which is essentially the same information
presented below.
Updating Older Configurations
Intermec recommends you upgrade to the latest flash version. Check with your
Intermec sales representative to find out what flash version is currently being
shipped. You can order flash memory updates on disk or SRAM cards, or
download the update files from our Bulletin Board. For details of the Bulletin
Board, see the
Support Available
paragraph, in the introductory section of this
publication. Contact an Intermec sales representative to obtain the preferred
media.
Determining Which Archive File to Use
There are two procedures currently available for updating the contents of the
flash memory on a 6200 or 6300 Series computer: the IFL Card Creation
method and the Direct Copy method. The Direct Copy method has two options.
It can be performed either from a host PC or from a network.
IFL Card Creation
Use this method if your flash is corrupt. Use the selfĆextracting archive file,
62B0100B.EXE, which contains a special utility to copy a binary file (supplied by
Intermec) to an SRAM card mounted in a PC Card drive connected to a
development PC (referred to hereafter as, host PC). This step creates an
Initial
Flash Load
(IFL) card. The IFL card is then plugged into your HHC and the
image is transferred to the flash memory.
1. Getting Started
