System Description
Windows CE
Image Version 2.22.0
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Edition 03/2010
Windows CE
Contents
Contents
1 General.................................................................................................................6
1.1 Startup behavior .........................................................................................................6
1.1.1 XV400.............................................................................................................................6
1.1.2 XV100.............................................................................................................................7
1.4 Autoexec.bmp...........................................................................................................10
1.5 CTRL/DOWNLOAD button .......................................................................................11
1.5.1 XV400...........................................................................................................................11
1.5.2 XV100...........................................................................................................................11
1.6 File system................................................................................................................11
1.8 Power Supply Interruption ........................................................................................14
2.1 Access to PC ............................................................................................................15
2.1.1 Name resolution in Windows networks ........................................................................16
2.1.2 Network access procedure...........................................................................................16
2.2 Access to MICRO PANEL ........................................................................................17
2.3 Name Resolution (CEHosts).....................................................................................17
3.1 Printing via Ethernet .................................................................................................18
3.2 Parallel interface.......................................................................................................19
3.3 Serial interface..........................................................................................................19
4 System settings.................................................................................................20
4.1 Command Line Parameters......................................................................................21
4.1.1 XV400...........................................................................................................................21
4.1.2 XV100...........................................................................................................................21
4.2 Expanding the Control Panel....................................................................................21
4.3 Date / Time and Time Zone Setting (DateTime).......................................................22
4.3.1 Date/Time .....................................................................................................................22
4.3.2 Time zone.....................................................................................................................22
4.3.3 Command line parameters ...........................................................................................23
4.4 Screen setting (Display)............................................................................................23
4.4.1 Backlight .......................................................................................................................23
4.4.2 Contrast ........................................................................................................................23
4.4.3 Orientation ....................................................................................................................24
4.4.4 Colors ...........................................................................................................................24
4.4.5 Boot Option (startup with hidden OS shell) ..................................................................24
4.4.6 Command line parameters ...........................................................................................24
4.5 Software input panel.................................................................................................26
4.5.1 Keyboard ......................................................................................................................26
4.5.3 Change the button size on the keyboard:.....................................................................27
4.5.4 Change the button size on the mini-keyboard:.............................................................27
4.5.5 Setting example............................................................................................................27
4.6 License administrator (License)................................................................................28
4.7 Network setting (Network) ........................................................................................29
4.7.1 IP address.....................................................................................................................29
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4.7.2 DNS.............................................................................................................................. 30
4.7.3 WINS............................................................................................................................ 30
4.7.4 Info ............................................................................................................................... 31
4.7.5 Command line parameters .......................................................................................... 31
4.8 Owner (Owner)......................................................................................................... 32
4.9 Net setup (Netsetup)................................................................................................ 32
4.10System properties (System)..................................................................................... 33
4.10.3MISC ............................................................................................................................ 34
4.10.4Device .......................................................................................................................... 34
4.11Touch (Touch).......................................................................................................... 35
4.12Keyboard Setup (Keyboard)..................................................................................... 37
4.13BootDevice Setup (BootDevice)............................................................................... 38
4.13.2Firmware OS................................................................................................................ 38
4.14StorageManager (StorageManager) ........................................................................ 39
4.14.1Store Info...................................................................................................................... 39
4.14.2Partitions ...................................................................................................................... 39
5 Network test ...................................................................................................... 41
6 ActiveSync connection .................................................................................... 42
6.1 Repllogswitch........................................................................................................... 42
6.2 Procedure: ActiveSync............................................................................................. 43
6.3 Procedure: Manual Server ....................................................................................... 44
7 Programs........................................................................................................... 45
7.1 Ping.......................................................................................................................... 45
7.2 Format...................................................................................................................... 46
7.3 Remote server.......................................................................................................... 47
7.3.1 Command line parameters .......................................................................................... 48
7.3.2 Password settings........................................................................................................ 48
7.4 Remote client........................................................................................................... 49
7.4.1 Options......................................................................................................................... 49
7.4.2 System menu............................................................................................................... 50
7.4.3 Command line parameters .......................................................................................... 50
7.5 FTP Server............................................................................................................... 51
7.5.1 Password settings........................................................................................................ 52
7.5.2 Command line parameters .......................................................................................... 52
7.6 HTML Browser (Internet Explorer) ........................................................................... 53
7.6.1 Command line parameters .......................................................................................... 54
7.6.2 INI File.......................................................................................................................... 55
7.6.3 URL File ....................................................................................................................... 57
7.6.4 ActiveX Components ................................................................................................... 57
7.7 WEB Server (HTTPD).............................................................................................. 58
7.7.1 General Settings .......................................................................................................... 58
7.7.2 Virtual Directory Settings ............................................................................................. 59
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7.7.3 HTTP Authentication.....................................................................................................60
7.7.4 Sample Settings............................................................................................................61
7.7.5 WEB Server Start/Stop.................................................................................................62
7.8 File server.................................................................................................................63
7.8.1 General Settings...........................................................................................................63
7.8.2 VIRTUAL DIRECTORY SETTINGS .............................................................................63
7.8.3 File Server Start/Stop ...................................................................................................64
7.8.4 Sample Settings............................................................................................................64
7.8.5 Access to the enable: ...................................................................................................64
7.8.6 Note for Users of Newer Windows Versions ................................................................64
7.8.7 Use without authentication ...........................................................................................64
7.9 User Administration (UserAdmin) .............................................................................65
7.10SNTP client...............................................................................................................66
7.10.1General Settings...........................................................................................................66
7.11Registry Editor ..........................................................................................................68
7.11.1Command Line Call......................................................................................................69
7.12Background Picture (WALLPAPER).........................................................................70
7.13CF Backup................................................................................................................70
7.13.1Command Line Call......................................................................................................71
7.14AutoLaunch...............................................................................................................72
7.15Device restart (Reboot).............................................................................................73
7.16Information display (Info) ..........................................................................................73
7.17File System Size (StorageMemorySize) ...................................................................73
7.18System performance (IdleCount)..............................................................................74
8.1 File Viewer Applications............................................................................................75
8.1.1 File Viewer Application Limitations...............................................................................75
8.1.2 Microsoft PDF Viewer...................................................................................................76
8.1.3 Microsoft Image Viewer................................................................................................76
9.1 Relicensing Procedure..............................................................................................77
10 Index...................................................................................................................78
11 Notes ..................................................................................................................80
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1 GENERAL
The operating system is implemented in English on all MICRO PANEL devices with Windows CE®.
Note:
This documentation applies to MICRO PANEL devices which have the Windows® CE 3.0 operating
system from image version 2.20.0 and Windows® CE 5.0 from image version 2.22.0.
1.1 STARTUP BEHAVIOR
1.1.1 XV400
system is started from a PCMCIA or CompactFlash card. The operating system is stored in the OS
directory on the Flash card. The device only contains the bootloader which searches for the operating
system on the Flash card when the device is started, and then launches it. The following screen at
least is shown during startup:
The display shows different information such as the network settings, the serial number and the
number of license points. If the Flash card does not contain an operating system, the screen shows
the following:
If this display appears on the screen, this means that either there is no Flash card in the device, the
card is not correctly formatted or does not contain a valid operating system. The valid operating
system depends on the device concerned!
Note:
The display may vary according to the device type!
Important:
The PC must contain a suitable drive for writing the PCMCIA or Compact Flash card for the first time!
pressed:
1. The registry entries are transferred once the AUTOEXEC.REG file is found in the root directory of
2. The bootloader also looks for the AUTOEXEC.BAT file in the root directory. This file is run if it is
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1.1.2 XV100
operating system is started from an internal memory or SD Flash card. The operating system is stored
in the OS directory. If the startup is from the internal memory, the operating system is started from a
linear memory area. If a different operating system in the internal memory was loaded into the OS
directory, a copy of this OS is copied to the linear memory area.
The device not only contains a bootloader but also a firmware OS. The bootloader starts the OS from
the internal memory. The firmware OS is required if the OS is started from the SD Flash card. If a valid
OS is not found on the SD Flash card, the firmware OS is started. This OS enables the user to
establish a connection to the device (FTP server, CE remote server) in order to make changes in the
device settings, so that the device can start up correctly. The firmware OS cannot be used to start an
application!
The following screen at least is shown during startup:
Bootloader V3.1.0 (xxxx)
Micro Innovation AG
-----------------------------------------------------------
Type
Serial No.
License
XV-………..
10………….
140 points
disabled
DHCP
IP address
Subnet mask
Network name
192.168.1.1
255.255.255.0
MI_........
-----------------------------------------------------------
Loading Image: xxxxxxxxxx bytes
Image Release: 2.22.0 (xxxx)
Launch OS at 800F1000h
The following screen is shown first of all when the OS on the SD Flash card is started.
Bootloader V3.1.0 (xxxx)
Micro Innovation AG
-----------------------------------------------------------
Type
Serial No.
License
XV-………..
10………….
140 points
disabled
DHCP
IP address
Subnet mask
Network name
192.168.1.1
255.255.255.0
MI_........
-----------------------------------------------------------
Search binary file xxxxx.BIN
on path \StorageCard\OS\ !
Note:
The display may vary according to the device type!
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pressed:
1. The bootloader searches for the AutoLaunch.inf file on the SD Flash card. If this file is present, the
2. The registry entries are transferred when the AUTOEXEC.REG file is found in the root directory of
3. The bootloader also looks for the AUTOEXEC.BAT file in the root directory. This file is run if it is
1.2 AUTOEXEC.REG
Customer-specific registry entries can be configured using the AUTOEXEC.REG file when the MICRO
PANEL starts up. The file must be stored in the root directory of the boot device. The registry is used
registry is set according to the image, partly also known as the CE kernel. All other necessary registry
entries must be contained in this file.
Note:
startup!
1.3 AUTOEXEC.BAT
A customized panel start can be implemented with the AUTOEXEC.BAT start file. This enables
command line commands to be executed without a keyboard. The file must be stored in the root
directory of the device. A search is carried out for the «Autoexec.bat» file for 10 seconds after the
operating system is started. If the file is found, it is executed using a «CMD» Shell. The «CMD» Shell
is given a parameter (%1) for the AUTOEXEC.BAT file with the name of the boot device. This
parameter can be used to start programs from the correct device:
Note:
startup!
Important:
If a download is executed with the GALILEO Design Tool, the AUTOEXEC.BAT file is created again
on the basis of the INI file in the GALILEO project. This means that any required settings must be
added to the INI file. For more information on this refer to the chapter «INI File Startup» in the
GALILEO online documentation.
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Example of an «Autoexec.bat» file:
ECHO OFF
REM ************************************************
REM Verify boot device, if parameter is not
REM available, the boot device is StorageCard
SET bootdev=StorageCard
IF "%1"=="" GOTO START
SET bootdev=%1
REM ************************************************
:START
REM
START Shortcut –p GRSW3.EXE
START CeRemoteSvr.exe -h
START GRSW3.EXE
ECHO ON
This example initially checks whether the pass parameter (%1) is set for the boot device. If not,
StorageCard is defined the boot device. A link file for the GALILEO runtime system is then created on
the desktop, the «Remote Server» application is then started and finally the GALILEO runtime.
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The following MSDOS compatible commands are available:
ATTRIB
CALL
Shows file attributes or changes them.
Calls a batch program from another one.
Changes the current directory or shows its name.
Clears the screen content.
CD, CHDIR
CLS
COPY
DATE
DEL
Copies one or several files to another position.
Changes the set date or displays it.
Deletes one or several files.
DIR
Lists the files and subdirectories of a directory.
Displays messages or switches the command display on/off.
Deletes one or several files.
ECHO
ERASE
EXIT
Ends the CMD.EXE command interpreter.
Continues the execution of a batch program at a specific label.
Displays the Help for the command line commands.
GOTO
HELP
IF
Processes expressions with conditions in a batch program.
Creates a directory.
MD, MKDIR
MOVE
Moves one or several files.
PATH
Creates the search path for executable files or displays this.
Breaks the execution of a batch processing file.
Modifies the entry prompt.
PAUSE
PROMPT
RD, RMDIR
REM
Removes (deletes) a directory.
Introduces comments in a batch program (batch files).
Renames one or several files.
REN, RENAME
SET
Sets or removes environment variables or displays them.
Moves the position of replaceable parameters in a batch program.
Starts a separate window for executing the program.
SHIFT
START
TIME
TYPE
Sets the system time or displays them.
Displays the content of a text file.
Detailed Help on the commands can be displayed using the HELP [Command] instruction.
The following MICRO PANEL specific commands are also available:
DELAY –t n
Time delay by n seconds before the next line within a BATCH file (e.g. Autoexec.bat) is
executed.
Important:
Do not use START for the Delay call!
1.4 AUTOEXEC.BMP
During the startup of the device, the bitmap «Autoexec.bmp» can be displayed instead of the
Windows CE user interface if required. This option is set in «Control Panel Display», see Boot Option
(Startup with hidden OS Shell). The file is stored in the root directory of the boot device.
Note:
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1.5 CTRL/DOWNLOAD BUTTON
1.5.1 XV400
The CONTROL button on the device has two different functions:
1. If the button is pressed on startup, the bootloader will list all directories and files on the Compact
Flash card. This can be useful when analyzing problems. Windows CE is then started in the usual
manner.
2. If the button is held down during the Windows CE startup (after the bootloader), the Autoexec.bat
Note:
The button is labeled depending on the MICRO PANEL either with CTRL or DOWNLOAD.
1.5.2 XV100
The CONTROL button on the device has three different functions:
1. If the button is pressed on startup and held down for at least 3 seconds, the device with the
firmware OS is started irrespective of which device was defined as boot device.
2. If the button is held down during the Windows CE startup (after the bootloader, i.e. “Launch OS at
3. If the button is pressed on startup and is released after the display of “Pressed button detected”,
the “Debug mode active!” state is set which is required for developing the device.
1.6 FILE SYSTEM
The file system on the device has a structure similar to the following:
afterwards from the PC using Microsoft Windows® Explorer.
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The file system on the device essentially contains the following important directories:
InternalStorage
StorageCard
StorageCard2
Windows
Content of the internal memory
Content of the PCMCIA, Compact Flash or SD Flash card
Content of the second PCMCIA or Compact Flash or SD Flash card, if present
Directory with the system files
Note:
All directories apart from «InternalStorage», «StorageCard» and «StorageCard2» are located in the
working memory (RAM) and are re-created with every device start. In other words, all files that are not
located in these memories are lost when the device is powered down.
The file system can also be viewed and edited directly on the device. For this start the «My
Computer» («My Device») icon on the Desktop or in the Start menu choose «Start – Programs –
Windows Explorer».
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1.7 SHORTCUTS
Shortcuts can be created on the Desktop for easier operation. As the MICRO PANEL does not have a
persistent registry, (i.e. the registry is set according to the CE Kernel with every start), the shortcuts
Shortcut or link files can be created with the SHORTCUT program. The program can be called in the
The SHORTCUT program supports the call with the following command line parameters:
Parameter
Description
-p «Program»
Selection of the program for which a shortcut file is created (with or without
directory)
-l «Shortcut»
Optional - File name of the LNK file (with or without directory)
If no file name is given, the LNK file created takes on the name of the program
it is meant to call. The LNK file is created in the default directory
«\windows\desktop», i.e. the icons are visible on the Desktop. The file name
serves at the same time as name of the icon on the Desktop.
-q
The program is executed in the background without a window.
Examples of the call within the AUTOEXEC.BAT file:
START shortcut –p FtpSvr.exe
This creates a shortcut file (FtpSvr.lnk) for the FTP server which is copied to the Desktop directory. In
other words, the shortcut is visible on the Desktop.
START shortcut –p CeRemoteSvr.exe –l \storagecard\remote.lnk
This is used to create a shortcut file (remote.lnk) for the remote server, which is copied to the
«\storagecard\remote.lnk» directory.
The LNK files created using the SHORTCUT program are ASCII files with the following format:
0#«File with path»
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1.8 POWER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION
In the event of a power supply failure, the NVSRAM (non-volatile SRAM) ensures that the data is
saved. If the following dialog appears when the device is started, this means that the data in the
NVSRAM could no longer be saved. This either indicates a hardware fault or the fact that a serious
fault has occurred in Windows CE, which prevented saving. If this message is present, please contact
your MICRO PANEL distributor.
Note:
This only applies to devices that have an NVSRAM memory (see Device Description of the MICRO
PANEL).
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2 ETHERNET
The Ethernet interface is implemented in compliance with the IEEE 802.3 (10/100BASE-T) standard.
The network is implemented with shielded twisted-pair cables and shielded RJ45 plugs. The devices
networked with the MICRO PANEL must also be provided with shielded connections. The twisted-pair
cable selected for use in Ethernet networks must comply with the cable specifications with regard to
cable length and transmission speed. See also specification to EIA/TIA 568 TSB-36.
The cables of the Ethernet interface must be laid separately from the low-voltage cables.
2.1 ACCESS TO PC
Network name
Each panel is given a unique network name in order to avoid conflicts within a network. When the
panel is started, the name is displayed together with its relevant IP address. A device name must only
occur once in the same network.
Caution:
With Windows CE it is only possible to access external resources (drives/directories/printers) via
names and not via IP addresses. Further information is provided in chapters Name resolution in
User name / Password / Domain:
The MICRO PANEL has the following default settings:
User name:
Password:
Domain:
MI_PANEL
No password defined
No domain defined
Note:
The user name and password must always be given to access a PC!
Examples of external access:
Direct access to the computer resources is possible or via the local directory
\Network\«EnableName». All computer resources associated with the net use command are listed in
the directory \NETWORK of the MICRO PANEL. The use of the net use command is described in
Direct access to computer resource:
\\«Network name of the computer»\«Printer name»
\\«Network name of the computer»\«Directory»
Access via «connected» resources
Examples:
\\PC-001\ColorPrinter
\\PC-001\transfer
\Network\«mapped printer name»
\Network\HP6940
\Network\pc001
\Network\«mapped directory name»
The name of the computer must be specified under «Network name of the computer». IP addresses
are not supported here. Enter the name of the enabled printer under «Printer name».
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NAME RESOLUTION IN WINDOWS NETWORKS
The name resolution is absolutely necessary in order to access enabled resources (drives, directories,
printers) of a computer with the Windows operating system. Access via IP addresses is not supported
by Windows CE.
The name resolution under Windows CE is executed via the NetBios name (UDP, Port 137) service.
The following must be observed on the computer:
•
The options «File and Printer Sharing» and «Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)» in the network
settings must be activated.
•
If a domain controller is not used: The option «Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP» must be
selected. This setting is carried out in the Network Settings «Internet Protocol TCP/IP –
Properties – Advanced – WINS»: Network Settings – Internet Protocol TCP/IP – Properties –
Advanced – WINS: Option «Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP»)
•
The following settings must be set in the local security policy. These settings are located at Æ
Control Panel – Administrative Tools – Local Security Policy – Local Policies – Security
Options:
Option:
Setting:
Accounts: Local account use of blank passwords.
disable
Æ From Windows XP blank passwords are not permissible.
Network security: LAN Manager authentication level
Send LM and NTLM
responses
•
•
•
The relevant rules for user name and password must be observed. When using a domain
controller, consult your network administrator. On desktop PCs, these rules are found under
Æ Control Panel – Administrative Tools – Local Security Policy – Account Policies –
Password Policy.
In a network without a domain controller, the service «Computer Browser» must be started to
support correct name resolution. See Æ Control Panel – Administrative Tools – Computer
Management – Services and Applications – Services. The «Computer browser» setting must
be activated.
When using several network cards, the used network card must be installed at the first
position in the order of all network cards. Network cards of virtual PCs such as VMWare or
VirtualPC must be deactivated under certain circumstances.
2.1.2
NETWORK ACCESS PROCEDURE
•
•
•
Set up a user name and password on the computer. Disable the option «Change ID on the
next start».
•
•
•
Enable the required resources on the computer (drives/directories/printers).
Open a command line window on the MICRO PANEL: Test the network access with the net
view command. For example, «net view \\hostname» will display the enabled resources of the
computer with the network name «hostname».
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•
The net use command connects or disconnects the MICRO PANEL with an enabled
resource. The connection of resources is not absolutely necessary, but is nevertheless
recommended. This has the advantage that access from the application is always the same,
irrespective of the computer, directory or printer name. The command syntax is as follows:
net use «locale name» \\«computer name»\«enable name»
«Computer name» is the network name of the computer, «enable name» is the enabled
resource and «local name» is the NETWORK subdirectory on the MICRO PANEL. After
executing the command, the resource is accessed using \network\«local name». When no
parameters are given, net use displays a list of the network connections.
Note:
Further information on the MS-DOS commands «net view» and «net use»are provided in PC manuals.
Calling the command with the parameter «–?» will display the relevant command syntax.
2.2 ACCESS TO MICRO PANEL
The following options are available for accessing the MICRO PANEL:
•
•
•
Note:
Directory enables can be used to make access to an external server/PC possible from the MICRO
PANEL. Access from the server/PC to the MICRO PANEL is possible with Windows CE 5.0 (see File
server).
2.3 NAME RESOLUTION (CEHOSTS)
This command line program is used for the name resolution in TCP/IP networks. NetBIOS names are
resolved to the IP addresses. The devices/stations are always addressed in a TCP/IP network using
IP addresses. The name resolution is used to enable devices in the network to be addressed also with
a name. The command line call is as follows:
cehosts.exe –a «IP address» -n «Name»
For example, the call «cehosts.exe -a 192.168.1.1 –n MY_PC» resolves the name «MY_PC» to the IP
Note:
These settings are not retained after the device is restarted. The name resolution function is not active
with CEHosts when accessing enabled drives or printers on PCs with the Windows operating system,
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3 PRINTING
Different interfaces are provided for use as a printer terminal. These are the Ethernet interface, the
parallel interface and the serial interface.
Windows CE currently contains the following printer drivers:
Printer types *:
PCL Deskjet
PCL Laser
Printer driver
pcl.dll
HP Laserjet
HP Color Laserjet
HP Business Inkjet
HP Deskjet 9xx
HP Deskjet 61xx
HP Photosmart 7xxx
HP Photosmart 1xx
emprint.dll
* These are printer names which are used for printer selection.
3.1 PRINTING VIA ETHERNET
Printers can be connected to the Ethernet interface of the MICRO PANEL. The printer can either be
addressed via an enabled printer of a Windows PC or directly addressed via the RAW or LPR
protocols.
Notes:
Only printers that support the PCL protocol can be connected. PCL is a language developed by
•
•
HP® which, however, is also supported by other printer manufacturers.
If the following registry entry is set (not equal 0), the printer message «Print job ... on queue ...
has finished printing.» will not be displayed:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Printers]
"NoNotifyWhenPrinted" = dword:1
Access to enabled printer of a Windows computer
All printouts are carried out via the selected Windows PC. The procedure and the necessary settings
RAW or LPR protocol
If the printer or printer server supports printing using the RAW or LPR protocols, the MICRO PANEL
can activate the printer directly. This makes it unnecessary to have a computer with the Windows
operating system in the network.
Printer selection:
Examples:
RAW:192.168.1.1
LPR:192.168.1.1/P2
RAW:«IP address or network name»:«port number»
LPR:«IP address or network name»/«port name»
Select under «IP Address or Network Name» the appropriate IP address or network name of the
optional, and port number 9100 or port name P1 is used if no entry is made. Refer here to the
information provided with your printer or printer server.
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3.2 PARALLEL INTERFACE
Some MICRO PANEL devices are provided with a parallel printer interface which can be used for
connecting the printer.
Note:
Only printers that support the PCL protocol can currently be connected. PCL is a language developed
by HP® which, however, is also supported by other printer manufacturers.
3.3 SERIAL INTERFACE
The serial port can also be used for connecting the printer. Two different modes are always available
for printing via the serial port.
Printing using Windows driver
Connecting a printer to the serial interface in conjunction with a standard Windows CE driver has the
same requirements as for the parallel interface.
Note:
Only printers that support the PCL protocol can currently be connected. PCL is a language developed
by HP® which, however, is also supported by other printer manufacturers.
Printing using ESC sequences
The GALILEO Runtime program also supports printing by means of ESC sequences. This makes it
possible to connect a printer without the need for a Windows CE driver. However, the project designer
must create a «kind» of printer driver (PRV file) in which the necessary commands are defined with
ESC sequences. Further information is provided in the GALILEO documentation.
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4 SYSTEM SETTINGS
All adjustable system settings can be accessed under «Start» Î «Programs» Î «Control Panel». If
the application is started with the command line parameter –fullscreen, the full screen resolution is
The «Control Panel» contains the following programs:
The settings for date/time, display and touch are already factory set for optimum performance. The
network settings, however, must always be adapted to the network in place.
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4.1 COMMAND LINE PARAMETERS
4.1.1 XV400
The command line call of the programs with the suffix .CPL is as follows:
Parameter
Description
-fullscreen
The program uses the full screen, i.e. the taskbar is not
visible. This function is only active if the parameter –cpl
is not used.
-cpl «CPL program»
Other parameters
Selection of the .CPL program
The other parameters depend on the CPL program
selected.
Examples:
Call:
Set number of colors to 16 bits
Rotate screen orientation 90°
Set backlight to 60%
"control panel" –cpl display.cpl –colors 16
"control panel" –cpl display.cpl –rotate 90
"control panel" –cpl display.cpl –back 60
Note:
The supported command line parameters should be taken from the corresponding CPL program (e.g.
Display). The "control panel" entry must always be placed in inverted commas!
4.1.2 XV100
The individual programs of the Control Panel can be called directly with the relevant command line
parameters.
Examples:
Call:
Set number of colors to 16 bits
Rotate screen orientation 90°
Set backlight to 60%
display.exe -colors 16
display.exe -rotate 90
display.exe -back 60
Note:
The supported command line parameters should be taken from the corresponding CPL program (e.g.
Display.exe).
4.2 EXPANDING THE CONTROL PANEL
Windows CE 5.0 allows you to add further programs to the Control Panel. This requires an entry to be
made in the registry which defines the path on which the additional programs are stored.
Example:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Micro Innovation\UserCpl]
"userCplDir"="\\StorageCard\\cpl"
After this entry is added to the registry, all *.exe files in the directory \StorageCard\cpl are also
displayed in the Control Panel.
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4.3 DATE / TIME AND TIME ZONE SETTING (DATETIME)
4.3.1 DATE/TIME
Month/Year
Hours
Minutes
Seconds
Day
You can change the month and year using the two buttons stated (<< and >>). You can select the day
directly by touching the day of the month. Hours, minutes and seconds are changed after they are
selected with the buttons shown above. Hours must be entered in 24 hour format. Touching «OK» will
cause the current settings in the clock module to be saved and retained, even in the event of a restart.
Note:
The daylight saving time change is NOT automatic. The year number cannot be set to a lower value
than the current year.
4.3.2
TIME ZONE
The dialog shown can also be used to set the required time zone. The «GMT» time zone is set by
default, i.e. without a time shift setting. The set time zone is also retained after a restart.
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4.3.3
COMMAND LINE PARAMETERS
Parameter
Description
Set time zone according to the Time Zone ID, e.g. -id 6912
-id [Time Zone ID]
The Date/Time dialog of the Time Zone tab shows the time zone IDE of the
selected time zone.
4.4 SCREEN SETTING (DISPLAY)
4.4.1
BACKLIGHT
This program can be used to set the backlight to the
required value. The setting made is stored as persistent
data, i.e. it is retained even after a restart.
The lower values such as 40 and 60 % are «stand by»
values and are not therefore intended for normal operation.
The reduction of the backlight increases the lifespan of the
backlight (tubes).
Note:
The supported percentage values depend on the device
concerned.
Dim Value
This is the dialog to select the appropriate dim value of the
backlight. An activation of the screen saver reduces the
backlight to this dim value. The screen saver is part of the
HMI program.
Use the arrow buttons to set the required dim value and
touch Save to store the value as persistent data.
4.4.2
CONTRAST
This program is used for setting the screen contrast. The
«Middle» setting is the factory setting. Touch «Save» to
save the selected setting as persistent data, i.e. the value is
retained even after a restart.
Note:
This setting is not required for devices with an active
display (TFT technology) and is therefore not available.
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4.4.3
ORIENTATION
Display orientation can be set with the «0» (default setting)
or «90» settings. The display is rotated in a clockwise
direction. The «90» setting should be selected for vertical
mounting. The picture on the left of the dialog shows the
orientation set. The setting is not transferred until after a
restart.
Note:
This function is not supported by all MICRO PANEL
devices.
4.4.4 COLORS
This setting enables the number of screen colors to be
selected. Different color depths can be selected. The
setting is not transferred until after a restart.
Note:
This function is not supported by all MICRO PANEL
devices. If this function is not available, the device
operates with 256 colors.
4.4.5 BOOT OPTION (STARTUP WITH HIDDEN OS SHELL)
This setting can be used to modify the startup behavior of
the device. If this option is enabled, either the
Autoexec.bmp bitmap or a black screen will be displayed
during startup instead of the Windows CE interface. The
This setting can also be set via the Command line
parameter «shell hide» or «shell show».
The Autoexec.bmp bitmap file must be stored in the root directory of the memory card «\StorageCard».
The device returns to normal display if either a program (e.g. HMI Runtime GRS) «switches» the
display or after around 14 seconds have elapsed. The default delay time of 14 seconds can be
overwritten using the following registry entry (enter the number of seconds in HEX, max. 60 seconds):
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Init]
"StartupDisplayDelay"=dword:0014
;e.g. 20 seconds
Note:
4.4.6
COMMAND LINE PARAMETERS
only the settings of the used parameters can be changed. The following parameters are supported:
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Parameter
Description
-back [% value]
Set backlight, e.g. -back 60
The supported percentage values depend on the device concerned. The
entered percentage value is rounded up to the next higher value supported.
-dim [% value]
Sets the reduction value of the backlight used by the screen saver, e.g. –dim
60.
The supported percentage values depend on the device concerned. The
lowest brightness level is used as a default reduction value.
-rotate 0
Sets the display orientation to 0° or 90°
-rotate 90
-colors 8
Sets the color depth in number of bits
-colors 16
-shell show
-shell hide
Either show or hide the operating system environment during startup.
-r
Device is started immediately if the settings «Number of colors» or
«Orientation» are modified.
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4.5 SOFTWARE INPUT PANEL
A range of different software keyboards are provided for entering characters on the device. The
«Input Panel active» setting can be used to activate or deactivate the software keyboard. The option
is deactivated by default. A change of this setting requires the system to be restarted.
When the software keyboard is activated, the icon with the sheet and the red pen are contained in the
taskbar (see figure at top right). Double touching the icon makes the keyboard visible or invisible. A
single touch shows the menu which is contained in the figure shown above. The keyboard type and
the visibility can be toggled in the «Hide Input Panel» menu.
Note:
Depending on the application, the keyboard appears automatically as soon as an editable field is
selected.
The standard keyboard can be selected at «Default Input Panel». This setting is also retained after a
restart. The following keyboard types are available.
4.5.1
KEYBOARD
4.5.2 MINI-KEYBOARD
The «Caps», «Num» and «Sym» buttons can be used to toggle
between the different characters (normal characters, numbers and
special characters). Each button is assigned with several
characters. You operate the buttons in the same way as on a
mobile phone – touch once to transfer the first character, twice to
transfer the second etc.
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4.5.3
CHANGE THE BUTTON SIZE ON THE KEYBOARD:
The size of the buttons is set with the settings of KeyButtonsSize57 or KeyButtonSize. The maximum
size depends on the display size. With small displays, the value should not be too big as the input
window may be overlaid with the keyboard.
The smallest value for the buttons should not be less than 0x16. Smaller settings make the letters
illegible.
Registration entries under
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{4E1C5F95-9342-4E03-91A6-796D7CC3AB81}\Keys]:
Entry
Type
Description
KeyButtonSize5 dword
7
Setting of the button size for displays with a QVGA resolution
Default value: 0x16
KeyButtonSize
dword
Setting of the button size for displays with a higher resolution than
QVGA.
Default value: 0x20
4.5.4
CHANGE THE BUTTON SIZE ON THE MINI-KEYBOARD:
The size of the buttons is set with the settings of KeyButtonsSize57 or KeyButtonSize. The maximum
size depends on the display size. With small displays, the value should not be too big as the input
window may be overlaid with the keyboard.
The smallest value for the buttons should not be less than 0x22. Smaller settings make the letters
illegible.
Registration entries under
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{af0dcded-f61f-11da-95e7-00e08161165f}\Keys]:
Entry
Type
Description
KeyButtonSize5 dword
7
Setting of the button size for 5.7" displays (QVGA)
Default value: 0x28
KeyButtonSize
dword
Setting of the button size for displays with a higher resolution than
QVGA.
Default value: 0x32
4.5.5
SETTING EXAMPLE
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{4E1C5F95-9342-4E03-91A6-796D7CC3AB81}\Keys]
"KeyButtonSize57"=dword:00000020
"KeyButtonSize"=dword:00000029
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{af0dcded-f61f-11da-95e7-00e08161165f}\Keys]
"KeyButtonSize57"=dword:00000030
"KeyButtonSize"=dword:00000040
Caution:
The values in the registry file are HEX numbers!
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4.6 LICENSE ADMINISTRATOR (LICENSE)
The license administrator is used for increasing the number
of license points on the device.
Serial
Shows the serial number of the device that is printed on the
device nameplate.
Points
This field contains the current number of installed license
points for the device.
Change License
Touching this button will activate a keypad with which the
activation code can be entered manually. See also the
List box
This field lists applications and drivers that are currently started and which require license points. The
designations Withdrawn and Rejected have the following meanings:
This number of license points were assigned to the applications listed.
The system does not have enough license points for these applications.
Withdrawn:
Rejected:
The total of all license points under Withdrawn and Rejected produces the total number of points
required.
Note:
After an application has been shut down, license points that have been assigned to it remain reserved
until the next time the device is restarted. The number of license points cannot be reduced.
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4.7 NETWORK SETTING (NETWORK)
Note:
Modifications to the network settings of XV400 devices are not activated until the device is restarted
(see also documentation «Network in brief»). A restart is not necessary for XV100 devices.
4.7.1 IP ADDRESS
It is always possible for the device to obtain an IP address (network address) via a DHCP server on
startup «Obtain an IP address via DHCP». However, for the device to have a unique ID, you should
select «Specify an IP address».
To do this, make sure that you set at «IP address» an address that is still free in your network. Select
the «Subnet mask» according to your network configuration (see Network properties Î TCP/IP
settings on the working computer).
Note:
If the following error message appears when starting the network settings, this means that there is a
problem with the network adapter. It may mean that the set network address is already being used by
another network station.
Gateway
The setting (address) for the «Gateway» is only required if you wish the device to access the Internet
via a router. Ask your network administrator for this or set the address that is also set in your working
computer. Set 0.0.0.0 if no gateway is required or if this is not known.
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IP classes
The private IP address ranges of classes A, B and C are listed in the following table.
Private IP address ranges
10.0.0.0 to 10.255.255.255
Standard subnet mask
255.0.0.0
Class A network
Class B network
Class C network
255.255.0.0
172.16.0.0 to 172.31.255.255
255.255.255.0
192.168.0.0 to 192.168.255.255
Note:
All of the above listed address ranges (compliant with RFC 1918) are not available on the Internet, i.e.
they are reserved for private use. If you do not have an official IP address, only use these private
address ranges!
Notes on the Subnet mask
The program only allows valid subnet masks. A valid subnet mask must consist of a contiguous series
of 1 bits followed by 0 bits. At least the MSB (Bit 32) must be 1 and LSB (Bit 0) 0 in order for the mask
to be valid. See also the previous chapter IP Classes.
Examples of invalid subnet masks:
255.255.255.255
0.0.0.0
Binary format:
1111 1111.1111 1111. 1111 1111.1111 1111
0000 0000.0000 0000.0000 0000.0000 0000
1111 1111.1111 1111.0000 1111.0000 0000
255.255.15.0
*MSB: Far left in the table above
*LSB: Far right bit
4.7.2 DNS
Ask your network administrator about DNS or set the
addresses 0.0.0.0 for «Primary DNS» and «Secondary
DNS».
4.7.3 WINS
Ask your network administrator about WINS or set the
addresses 0.0.0.0 for «Primary WINS» and «Secondary
WINS».
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4.7.4 INFO
The MAC address of the HMI device is displayed in the Info page. This is a manufacturer-specific and
unique Ethernet connection number of the device.
Note:
The Info tab is not available for XV100 devices. The MAC address can be viewed by double touching
the icon in the network connection in the taskbar.
4.7.5
COMMAND LINE PARAMETERS
The network settings can either be made using the «IpSetup.exe» program or as described in the
chapter Command line call. The supported parameters are listed in the following table. All parameters
can be used as required, although only the settings of the used parameters can be changed.
-a [IP address]
-a off
IP address
Delete IP address or set to 0.0.0.0. DHCP is activated automatically if the
address is set to 0.0.0.0.
-m [Subnet mask]
-m std
Subnet mask
Subnet mask is set according to the class of the set IP address (see table of
-g [Gateway]
-g off
Sets the gateway address
Deletes the gateway address
First DNS address
-d [DNS]
-d2 [DNS]
-d off
Second DNS address
Deletes the DNS addresses
First WINS address
-w [WINS]
-w2 [WINS]
-w off
Second WINS address
Deletes the WINS addresses
-speed auto, 10, 100 Sets the network speed to 10M, 100M or automatic. The default setting is
«auto», which causes the device to determine the network speed
automatically. If a fixed speed is set, the «duplex» setting must also be set.
-duplex auto, half, full Sets the «Duplex» mode to «half», «full» or automatic. The default setting is
«auto». The setting must always be activated together with «speed».
-r
Device is restarted immediately if the settings are modified.
-c
If this option is used, the network settings do not apply to the integrated
Ethernet interface but to an NE2000 compatible network card in the
Compact Flash slot.
-s
-?
Status display of the current settings
Shows the possible parameters on screen
For example, the following line inside the «Autoexec.bat» file sets the IP address:
START ipsetup.exe –a 192.168.1.1 –m 255.255.0.0 –g off –w off –d off
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4.8 OWNER (OWNER)
This program is used for specifying the user, password and domain for logging into an external
Windows® server/PC. The default setting is the user name MI_PANEL and no password.
Specific operations must be carried out in order for the selected settings to be retained after a restart.
If the entries are acknowledged with OK, the current settings can be saved inside the registry file
settings are reset after a restart.
Note:
These entries are only required if the device is to be connected to a Windows® Server/PC with the
Windows® operating system. This requires the appropriate user rights, directory or printer
authorizations on the server/PC.
4.9 NET SETUP (NETSETUP)
The network name can be set using the Netsetup.exe program. The command line call is as follows:
Parameter
-n [Name]
-default
Description
Network name
Sets the default network name consisting of 'MI_' and the last 6 digits of the
MAC address
-r
Device is restarted immediately if the settings are modified.
Display of the possible parameters
-? or –h
The currently set network name is displayed during the startup (see Startup behavior) and inside the
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4.10 SYSTEM PROPERTIES (SYSTEM)
4.10.1 GENERAL
The «General» tab contains important information about
the device and the installed Windows CE version. «Image
Release» shows the version of the CE Image. See also
4.10.2 MEMORY
The «Memory» tab contains information on the available
«RAM» working memory.
Total Memory:
Contains the total memory size minus the memory
reserved for the Windows CE Image (i.e. CE Kernel).
Storage Memory:
Shows the memory reserved for the file system (without
PCMCIA or CF cards) on the device. «in use» shows the
memory currently in use within the «Storage Memory».
Program Memory:
Contains the available memory reserved for the program
memory. «in use» shows the memory in use and
«reserved» shows the memory reserved.
Note:
The above values may vary according to the device configuration in place.
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4.10.3 MISC
The «Misc» tab displays the current temperature on the
device and the operating hours.
Details displays the total operating hours run, broken
down into individual temperature ranges:
Note:
This function is not supported by all MICRO PANEL
devices. The total operating hours or the temperature
histogram are only supported from OS Image Release
therefore only counted from 2.14.0.
4.10.4 DEVICE
The «Device» tab displays the network name. The
can be restarted if required after the network name is
changed.
4.10.5 COMMAND LINE PARAMETERS
Parameter
-status
Description
Display of the current memory setting, see chapter Memory
-storage «n»
Setting the storage size as the number of MBytes used for the file system. For
example, '–storage 5' means that 5 MBytes of memory are used for the file
system.
-fullscreen
-? or –h
The application is started in full screen mode.
Display of the possible parameters
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4.11 TOUCH (TOUCH)
Touch Enable/Disable. If the program is started without
command line parameters, the following dialog appears:
4.11.1 TOUCH ENABLE/DISABLE
The touch display always distinguishes between «normal status», «touch disabled» and «touch
locked» status. When disabled or locked the device cannot be operated. When locked, the touch
display can either be reactivated by means of a special touch operation (see table below) or by using
«Touch.exe –unlock». If the touch display is disabled, the device can only be restored to the normal
state using «Touch.exe –enable». The following table shows how to disable or lock the touch states.
The touch icon in the toolbar indicates the current status:
Touch is enabled (default). Touch operation is only possible in this state.
Touch is disabled with «Touch.exe –disable». To reactivate the touch use «Touch.exe –
enable». The touch can also be enabled/disabled using other applications.
Touch is damaged or a wrong touch operation occurred. After a wrong touch operation the
touch changes to the default state after 1-2 seconds.
Touch is locked – This status is set directly by the application or by means of «Touch.exe
–lock». Touch is unlocked in different ways, depending on the device type (see below) or
by using «Touch.exe –unlock».
IR touch: To reactivate the touch display, it must be touched in two places that are
diagonal to each other (double finger touch) with a minimum distance of about 5cm.
Resistive touch: To reactivate the touch display (TouchEnable), it must be touched in all
4 corners of the screen in succession, in a clockwise or counter clockwise direction.
The bitmap shown on the left will appear as a result of a correct double finger touch
or four successive touches.
IR touch: Touch is dirty. Please clean!
Resistive touch: Touch is badly calibrated. Please recalibrate!
Note:
Every «Disable» increments a counter by 1. The counter is decremented by 1 with every «Enable».
Only if the counter is 0 or less is the touch enabled. In other words, the same number of «Enables» as
executed «Disables» are required in order for the touch function to be activated. The same applies to
«Lock» and «Unlock».
The touch function is disabled during the device startup. Touch activation is carried out by default
when the Autoexec.bat file is run. If, for example, touch is not to be enabled until the end of the startup
If the touch is to be locked directly on startup, the line «Touch.exe –lock» should be added to the
Autoexec.bat file. The touch display can then be unlocked by using the special touch procedure (see
the table above).
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Touch Disable/Enable
Touch Lock
ECHO ON
ECHO ON
Touch.exe –disable
….other command lines!!!
Touch.exe –enable
ECHO OFF
Touch.exe –lock
….other command lines!!!
ECHO OFF
4.11.2 TOUCH CALIBRATION
Note:
Touch calibration is only required for resistive touch devices.
Touch calibration only needs to be carried out if a MICRO PANEL with a resistive touch is no longer
reacting correctly to screen touch operations.
If the program is started with «Touch.exe –r», the calibration is called immediately and the following
Note:
The touch stylus for calibration is supplied with the device. Do not use any other pointed objects as
these might damage the resistive foil!
The following display will appear on screen after calibration is started with the «Recalibrate» button. A
touch stylus is required for the calibration process. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Press and hold the stylus briefly in the middle of the
target (cross-hair) repeat this while the target is
moving.
The following screen will appear once the calibration
has been carried out successfully. The calibration is
completed as soon you confirm calibration by touching
the screen. The calibration data is stored as persistent
data in the device, i.e. it is also retained after a restart.
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4.12 KEYBOARD SETUP (KEYBOARD)
The keyboard setup – control panel makes the country setting for a USB keyboard. You can select the
desired keyboard layout in the dialog shown above. The selected keyboard layout is still retained after
a restart.
The following keyboards are supported:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
English (United Kingdom)
English (United States)
French (France)
German (Germany)
German (Switzerland)
Italian (Italy)
Spanish (Spain)
4.12.1 COMMAND LINE PARAMETERS
Parameter
-l
Description
indication of the keyboard layout:
0409
0809
0407
0807
040C
0410
040A
English (United State)
English (United Kingdom)
German (Germany)
German (Switzerland)
French (France)
Italian (Italy)
Spanish (Spain)
-s
Displays the active keyboard layout
Display of the possible parameters
-? or –h
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4.13 BOOTDEVICE SETUP (BOOTDEVICE)
Note:
The BootDevice setup is only available on XV100 devices.
BootDevice Setup is used to specify the medium from which the panel is to start. The relevant
selection options are displayed according to the features of the panel.
4.13.1 COMMAND LINE PARAMETERS
The following parameters are supported:
Parameter
Description
1: Start of InternalStorage
2: Start of StorageCard
-device <boot device type>
3: Start of USBStorage
-state
-r
Displays the current status
Restarts the panel after the settings are made. This option only functions
if a setting was changed.
4.13.2 FIRMWARE OS
The internal firmware OS is started if the CTRL/DOWNLOAD button is held down for approx. 3
seconds while the device is powered up. Only the most important functions can therefore be run in
order to make the device operational again.
4.13.3 UPDATE OF THE OPERATING SYSTEM
In order to install a new operating system on the device, the appropriate BIN file must be copied to the
folder \<BootDeviceName>\OS\. When the panel is restarted, the BIN file is detected and
automatically installed.
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4.14 STORAGEMANAGER (STORAGEMANAGER)
Note:
The incorrect handling of this program may cause panels to become non-operational. It should
therefore only be used by experienced users. The StorageManager should only be used in
exceptional situations.
Note:
The StorageManager is only available on XV100 devices.
4.14.1 STORE INFO
The following procedure should be observed to format an
entire data carrier:
-
-
-
Select the data carrier
Touch Dismount
Touch Format
All partitions on the data carrier were deleted. (FormatStore
was executed)
4.14.2 PARTITIONS
When a new partition is created, the maximum available
memory space can be used, or the size can be defined in
the number of sectors. MBs are converted into sectors as
follows:
Number of sectors = Number of MB x 1024 x 1024 / 512
This partition must still be formatted. To do this choose
Properties and select Dismount, followed by Format.
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5 NETWORK TEST
Once you have adjusted the system settings, particularly network settings, first of all check whether
the device can be addressed in the network.
For this connect the device directly to a network connection/hub (patch cable) or directly with a
network cable to your workstation (cross cable).
From the workstation carry out at the MS-DOS entry prompt the «Ping» command with the IP address
set on the device (see example).
The first part of the network test is completed if you receive a response from the device as shown in
the example.
Next carry out the test on the MICRO PANEL in the same way as the network test. The exact
Only when both network tests have been successfully completed is the network configuration correct
or completed.
For network specialists the following command line programs are available, for further information
refer to the command line help (call the program with parameter «/?», e.g. «ipconfig /?» ):
•
•
ipconfig
route
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6 ACTIVESYNC CONNECTION
An ActiveSync connection can be used for data transmissions, diagnostics or debugging. An
exclusively DEBUG connection can also be created via «Manual Server» (see also Procedure:
program on the PC and the starting of the «Repllogswitch» program on the device. This connection
can be implemented via the serial or USB interfaces. Depending on the MICRO PANEL, the
installation of the «WceUsbSh.sys» driver is required on the PC for the USB connection. The driver
files are contained in the GALILEO installation but are not automatically installed.
Note:
The connection requires at least ActiveSync Version 3.5. ActiveSync is a program from Microsoft and
can be obtained free of charge from the Internet.
USB driver installation:
1. Connect devices with each other.
2. Select the .....WcUsbSh.inf file in the «New Hardware Found» dialog. The driver is located in the
subdirectory «Tools\USB Driver» in the GALILEO installation directory.
6.1 REPLLOGSWITCH
The «Repllogswitch.exe» program is used for establishing a connection with a PC via «ActiveSync» or
The program supports the call with the following command line parameters:
Parameter
Description
-s
The ActiveSync connection is started directly via the serial connection
without the display of the above dialog.
-u
-e
The ActiveSync connection is started directly via the USB connection
without the display of the above dialog.
The DEBUG connection is started directly via the Manual Server without
the display of the above dialog. See also the chapter Procedure: Manual
-a «IP address:port»
IP address and port number of the host PC for connection establishment
using «Manual Server». This entry is absolutely necessary when using
Note:
The buttons «..USB..» and «..serial..» are only operable if the MICRO PANEL has the interface
concerned and this is still available.
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6.2 PROCEDURE: ACTIVESYNC
• The Microsoft ActiveSync must be started on the PC.
• The «RepllogSwitch.exe» program must be started on the MICRO PANEL («Start – Programs –
Communication – RepllogSwitch»)
• Connect the panel and the PC via USB or the serial interface.
• Select the required interface in the dialog shown above.
• The following dialog will then appear. If the dialog closes again without any error messages, this
means that the connection could be established successfully.
• The following dialog is displayed on the PC (only a chapter of the dialog is shown)**:
• Confirm the dialog with «No»
• The connection was successful.
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**Note:
The partnership prompt will not appear if the following setting is made in the PC's registry:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows CE Services]
"GuestOnly"=dword:00000001
Æ For example, the file system on the device can now be viewed using the «Browse» function.
6.3 PROCEDURE: MANUAL SERVER
The connection using «Manual Server» is designed for DEBUG tasks only. In order for the connection
establishment to be started, the IP address of the host PC and the port number must be set with the
parameter –a. The settings in the development environment must also be set accordingly on the PC.
Further information is provided in the documentation of the development environment.
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7 PROGRAMS
MICRO PANEL devices with Windows CE contain a number of programs which are described briefly
below. This list is not complete and the programs are not available on all MICRO PANEL devices.
7.1 PING
The «Ping» program for the network test can be started in the following way via the menu.
The following dialog appears if the program is started without command line parameters:
The dialog can be used to set the IP address and the number of pings. The result of the pings is
output in the display field.
If the program is called with command line parameters, the results are output in an MSDOS
window. The call is as follows and the following command line parameters are supported:
ping [-l Size] [-n Number] [-w Timeout] Address
Parameter
-l Size
Description
Send buffer size in number of bytes (default 32)
Number of «Pings» (default 4)
-n Number
-t
Pings are carried out until the program is interrupted
Timeout in milliseconds
-w Timeout
-?
-h
Display of the possible parameters
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7.2 FORMAT
Note:
The «Format» program is only available on XV400 devices.
The «Format» program for formatting Flash cards (PCMCIA or Compact Flash) can be started via the
menu shown below.
The program is started as follows:
The Flash card drive can be selected in the top left selection field. The lower display field shows the
information about the selected drive. This information includes details such as FAT type, total
memory, currently used memory etc. Much of the information is not normally required.
The «Format» button can be used to format the selected Flash card. The card with a defined FAT
type can only be selected with command line options. The FAT types that are permissible depend on
the number of sectors.
The «Info» button is used to update the information displayed.
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7.3 REMOTE SERVER
The Remote Server/Client programs allow the device to be operated remotely. A MICRO PANEL with
CE is called «CERemoteSvr.exe» and provides the services in a PC or another MICRO PANEL. For
Use:
• Remote operation and diagnostics
• The target device (server) is controlled via the client, and the entries made via the keyboard,
mouse or touch operation are passed onto the target device. The screen content of the target
device is displayed 1:1 on the client.
Procedure:
• Both server (MICRO PANEL) and client (PC) must be connected together via Ethernet and both
devices (panel and PC) must be assigned a unique IP address and corresponding subnet mask
(see also chapter Network test).
• Server: Start of the remote server on the device via shortcut (Start Î Programs Î Communication
Î Remote Server) in the Start menu, or start the file «CERemoteSvr.exe» in the «OS» directory
on the Flash card.
Touching the «Hide» button causes the dialog shown above to be hidden, i.e. only the icon
in the
Start bar is visible. Use the «Disconnect» button to close the current client/server connection. The
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COMMAND LINE PARAMETERS
Parameter
Description
-port n
Set port number to n, values between 1000 and 65535 are permissible (the
default port number is set to 51738).
-c
Closes an «open» connection between server and client. The call only has a
function if the call is executed on the device on which the server is already
running.
-exit
Exits the remote server. This call only has a function if the remote server is
already running.
-i «File»
Defines the path to the INI file in which the password settings are saved. If the
password protection is activated without the /i parameter, an INI file
«CeRemoteSvr.ini» is created in the directory «\Storagecard\os». The INI file
only contains encrypted data.
-h
-?
Minimizes the server dialog immediately to the status bar when the server is
started (dialog not visible).
Displays information on the available command line parameters.
• The program «CERemoteSvr.exe» can also be started via the «Autoexec.bat» file.
• A connection between the server and client can be disconnected as follows:
- Touch the «Disconnect» button on the server dialog
- The server is closed
- Command line call of the server with parameter -c
Note:
For performance reasons, the server/client connection should not be permanently active. The active
server only slightly loads the performance of the device. However, an active client connection slows
down the system considerably in certain circumstances. The server only supports one client
connection at a time.
7.3.2
PASSWORD SETTINGS
The following dialog is used to modify the password settings.
The password settings are stored in the file «CERemoteSvr.ini» in the directory «\“Bootdevice”\os\».
The data stored is naturally encrypted. The file is stored on the Flash card, which means that the
password settings are also retained after a restart.
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7.4 REMOTE CLIENT
The remote server/client programs enable the target devices to be remotely controlled. For example, a
panel with Windows CE can be operated from a PC. The following client programs are available:
CERemoteClient.exe
RemoteClient.exe
Remote client for Windows CE
Remote client for Windows NT, 2000, XP
The IP address of the server must be stated in the entry field. An additional port number can be added
if required (e.g. «192.168.1.1:23450»).
Touch «OK» to start the client/server connection. If the connection cannot be established
successfully, the error message «Failed to connect to server» will appear after approx. 10 seconds.
Note:
The number 51738 is used if the port number is not given. The port numbers of remote server and
If the server is password protected, the dialog shown on the
left will appear for entering the password.
7.4.1
OPTIONS
The following options can be selected:
View only:
Rotate:
Only display – no entries possible
Rotates the display by 90° anti-clockwise.
Scale by x / y: Zoom setting in which the setting 2 / 1
represents double size. The setting 1 / 2
represents a corresponding reduction.
Full Screen: The client is displayed without a frame and menu. This is useful if the screen resolution
of the server and the client are the same size. The client/server connection must then
be closed either via the Disconnect button in the server dialog or by calling
If the screen resolution of the client is not enough for displaying the server screen, the
display will appear with scroll bars.
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7.4.2
SYSTEM MENU
The System menu contains the following entries, although not all entries are available in Windows CE:
Menu item
Description:
Request screen refresh
Touch lock
This function refreshes the view in the remote client.
These functions enable the touch to be locked/unlocked or
enabled/disabled. Further information on this is provided in the
Touch unlock
Touch disable
Touch enable
Send Ctrl-Alt-Del
Send Ctrl-Esc
Send Alt-Tab
Ctrl Down
These functions execute the corresponding button combination on
the device. «Ctrl-Alt-Del» and «Alt-Tab» launch the Task Manager,
«Ctrl-Esc» activates the START button on the Windows start bar.
These functions are used to enable key combinations using ALT and
CTRL to be run on the device. For example, if «Ctrl Down» is
executed, the CTRL button stays «actuated» until «Ctrl Up» is
executed. These functions are only used with older versions of the
remote server.
**
Ctrl Up
Alt Down
Alt Up
** These functions are not available, if the command line parameter –nospecialkey is used. The
menu items vary according to the version of the remote server.
Note:
The System menu on the remote client for Windows CE is called using the ? button in the title bar.
7.4.3
COMMAND LINE PARAMETERS
Start the remote client on the Panel/PC. The command line call supports the following parameters:
Parameter
server:Port
-rotate
Description
See also Remote server
See chapter Options
-fullscreen
-viewonly
-scale x/y
-raw
-hextile
-pcx (default)
(recommended).
-nospecialkey
Removes the menu items «Send Ctrl-Alt-Del», «Send Ctrl-Esc» and «Send
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7.5 FTP SERVER
The FTP server (File Transfer Protocol) is used for transferring files via the Ethernet. The server
program for Windows CE is called «FtpSvr.exe».
The following dialog appears on startup.
The Hide function is used to minimize the dialog, i.e. it
is reduced to the
icon inside the start bar. Double
touching this icon will then cause the above dialog to
be displayed again. A password protection can be
active FTP connection and stop the FTP server.
Touching Start will restart the FTP server and enables
an FTP connection to be re-established.
Use:
•
•
Upload/download of the project
Up/download of the password and recipe data
Procedure:
•
•
Start the FTP server on the panel via the Start menu.
Configuration of an FTP connection in GALILEO or another program. For this, the IP address, the
user name and the password must be known. A new device has the following factory settings:
IP address:
User name:
Password:
IP address
Ignored
Can be used if required
•
•
Transfer of the files
Closing of the FTP server
Note:
Only files that are NOT being used or processed at the same time by other programs can be
accessed. For greater security the FTP server should not be permanently active.
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7.5.1
PASSWORD SETTINGS
The password settings are stored in the «FtpSvr.ini» file in the directory «\“Bootdevice”\OS\». The
data stored is naturally encrypted. The file is stored on the boot device, which means that the
password settings are also retained after a restart.
7.5.2
COMMAND LINE PARAMETERS
The following parameters are supported:
Parameter
-d
Description
Deactivates a previously activated password protection.
-p «Password»
Activates the password protection with the new password transferred as a
parameter.
-i «File»
Defines the path to the INI file in which the password settings are saved. If
the password protection is activated without the /i parameter, an INI file
«FtpSvr.ini» is created in the directory «\StorageCard\OS». The INI file
only contains encrypted data.
-h
Minimizes the server dialog immediately to the status bar when the server
is started (dialog not visible).
-exit
Exits the FTP server. This call only has a function if the server is already
running.
-port «number»
Defines the port number of the FTP server, the default port number is 21.
Only values between 0 and 65535 are allowed.
-prio low
-prio high
The setting «high» sets the priority of the FTP server to 1 higher than
normal, «low» sets the priority to 1 below normal. This setting is optional.
-root «directory»
-timeout «sec.»
Defines the root directory. Changing to upper directories is not allowed.
Defines the timeout in seconds (default is 5, maximum is 120). This is
helpful for slow connections via modem.
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7.6 HTML BROWSER (INTERNET EXPLORER)
The program can be called via command lines and also via the Start menu. The program file for the
command line call is called «MiExplorer.exe». If the program is called via the Start menu (Start –
Programs – Internet Explorer), the settings are transferred from the INI file in the directory
«\StorageCard\OS». If the program is started with MIExplorer.exe without any parameters, the
«Back», «Forward», «Refresh» and «Exit» buttons are visible.
The browser is based on Microsoft® Internet Explorer (IE) (Windows CE 3.0: Version 4.01, Windows
CE 5.0: Version 6.0). The IE browser contains the following functions:
•
•
•
•
HTML browser
Display of graphic formats BMP, GIF, JPG
Java Scripts (JScript) and Visual Basic Scripts (VBScript)
The icons have the following functions:
«Go Back» button
«Go Forward» button
«Stop» button – Stop the loading of the current page.
«Refresh» button
«Go Home» button
«Go Search» button
«Open» button. The «Open File» dialog opens
«Taskswitch» button – Used to change to another application without closing Internet
Explorer.
«Options» button – Shows the currently set options such as start address, cache size etc.
Exit Internet Explorer
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7.6.1
COMMAND LINE PARAMETERS
The program can be called via command lines and also via the Start menu. The startup behavior and
following command line parameters are supported:
Parameter
Description
-a «Start page»
-i «INI file»
See chapter INI File
The INI file should be specified with a directory if the INI file is not located
in the same directory as «MIExplorer.exe».
-u «URL file»
See chapter URL file
The URL file should be specified with a directory if the URL file is not
located in the same directory as «MIExplorer.exe».
The following settings are only considered if an INI file is not used!
-FullScreen
-StatusBar
-Menubar
-Animate
-Open
-Stop
-Print
-GoHome «url»
-GoSearch «url»
-NoNavigation
Definition of the start address (call via the GoHome button within the
toolbar)
Specifies the search address (call via the GoSearch button within the
toolbar)
Do not display the two navigation buttons Forward and Back inside the
toolbar.
-NoToolBar
Do not display the toolbar with all the buttons and the address list.
Do not display the Close button inside the toolbar.
Do not display the Refresh button inside the toolbar.
Display small icons in the toolbar.
-NoClose
-NoRefresh
-SmallIcons
-AddressBar «Width»
Display the address list in the toolbar with the «Width» (specified in
pixels).
See also the chapter INI File
-TaskSwitch «File»
Display the TaskSwitch button in the toolbar and on actuation change to
the application with the file (EXE file) specified.
See also the chapter INI file
All parameters are optional.
Examples of IE calls:
MiExplorer.exe –a file://\storagecard\pics\image.jpg
MiExplorer.exe –i \storagecard\os\miexpl.ini
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7.6.2 INI FILE
The startup behavior and the display of Internet Explorer can be modified either via the command line
contains an example of an INI file «MiExplorer.ini».
The INI file contains the following settings.
[MIExplorer]
Description:
Start Page
Start address specified (call via the GoHome button in the toolbar)
Examples of files on the Flash card:
Search Page
FullScreen
Specifies the search address (call via the GoSearch button within the toolbar)
0: Taskbar remains visible (default)
1: Application is started in full screen mode
0: Status bar is not displayed (default)
StatusBar
ToolBar
1: Status bar is shown at the bottom of the screen
0: Toolbar with buttons is not shown
1: Toolbar is shown with the following buttons [MiExplorer buttons] at the top
of screen (default)
MenuBar
0: Menu not visible (default)
1: Menu displayed
AddressBar
0: Address entry field not visible (default)
1: Address entry field visible
Æ Toolbar = 1
AddressBarWidth
Animate
Width of the address entry field in pixels
Æ AddressBar = 1
0: Animation icon not displayed (default)
1: Display of animation icon on the right of the screen within the toolbar
Æ Toolbar = 1
TaskSwitch EXE
Definition of the EXE file to be activated on the Taskswitch call (see also
[MiExplorer Buttons] – Taskswitch
[ProxySettings]
ProxyEnable
0: Proxy server not activated (default)
1: Proxy server activated
ProxyServer
Address of the proxy server including port number
e.g. 192.1681.1:80
AnchorUnderline
yes, no, hover
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Defines which buttons to be shown in the toolbar!
[MiExplorer
Buttons]
LargeIcons
=0: Display buttons at standard size
=1: Display buttons extra large (default)
=0: Back button not visible
GoBack
=1: Back button is displayed (default)
=1: Forward button is displayed
GoForward
Stop
=1: Stop button is displayed (default = 0)
=1: «Refresh» button is displayed (default =1)
Refresh
GoHome
=1: «GoHome» button is displayed
(default =0)
Æ see also [MiExplorer] – GoHome
GoSearch
=1: «Go to SearchPage» button is displayed
(default =0)
Æ see also [MiExplorer] – GoSearch
Open
=1: «Open» button is displayed (default = 0)
=1: «Print» button is displayed (default = 0)
=1: «Taskswitch» button is displayed (default = 0)
Print
Taskswitch
Æ Used to switch to another application (see also [MiExplorer] – Taskswitch
EXE)
Close
=1: «Close» button is displayed (default=1)
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Example of an INI file:
[MIExplorer]
CacheLimit=0
FullScreen=0
StatusBar=0
ToolBar=1
MenuBar=0
AddressBar=0
AddressBarWidth=150
Animate=0
TaskSwitch EXE=
[ProxySettings]
ProxyEnable=0
ProxyServer=itgproxy:80
AnchorUnderline=no
[MIExplorer Buttons]
LargeIcons=1
GoBack=1
GoForward=1
Stop=0
Refresh=0
GoHome=0
GoSearch=0
Open=0
Print=0
Find=0
Taskswitch=0
Options=0
Close=1
7.6.3 URL FILE
The URL file contains the definitions of an HTML start page and has the following appearance:
[InternetShortcut]
7.6.4 ACTIVEX COMPONENTS
ActiveX components must be registered correctly so that they can be used. The components for the
corresponding processor type must naturally be available. No ActiveX components are registered by
default.
The registration is carried out using the program «RegSvrCe.exe xxx.dll», in which the file «xxx.dll»
contains the ActiveX component concerned.
Note:
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7.7 WEB SERVER (HTTPD)
The device is provided with a web server that is based on the standard web server from Windows CE
3.0 and Windows CE 5.0 respectively. The web server (HTTPD) supports only a part of the HTTP/1.0
protocol with restricted functionality. ASP (Active Server Pages) is supported with JScript 3.0 and
VBScript 3.0 (Windows CE 3.0) and JScript 5.6 and VBScript 5.6 (Windows CE 5.0) respectively.
Note:
More detailed information on the functions of the web server is provided in the MSDN documentation
from Microsoft.
7.7.1
GENERAL SETTINGS
The following registry settings control the functionality of the web server (see also chapter Registry
Editor).
Note:
Changes in the registry are not activated until the next restart (see Web server start/stop) of the web
Basic registry entries under [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\COMM\HTTPD]:
Entry
Type
Description
DirBrowse
dword
«Directory browsing» is permitted if the value does not equal 0. If the
value is 0, the content of the directory cannot be viewed in the browser.
DefaultPage
string
List of all default pages, separated by semicolons, e.g.
"default.htm;default.asp;index.htm;index.asp"
If the web server selects a directory, the corresponding pages are
searched for according to the default page. If the appropriate page is
found, this is transferred to the browser. If none of the web pages are
present, the directory content is displayed or an error is returned to the
browser, depending on the DirBrowse setting.
Basic
dword
dword
This value must be set to 0.
NTLM
If the value is 0, no authentication is used. If the value does not equal 0,
authentication is carried out with NTLM. See also chapter HTTP
AdminUsers
Port
string
dword
string
dword
List of all user names with administrator rights, separated by semicolons.
Caution: All users will have administrator rights if this entry is empty!
Port number for HTTP requests (the default setting is: dword:0050 Æ
Port number 80)
LogFileDirectory
MaxLogSize
Directory in which the LOG file is created – do not save on the CF card
«\StorageCard»
Maximum size of the LOG file. If the maximum size is reached, the oldest
entry present is overwritten. No log file is created if the value is 0 or is not
set. The memory size according to the available memory must be
MaxConnections dword
Maximum number of connections to the web server that can be opened
at the same time (default): dword:000a Æ max. 10 connections)
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7.7.2
VIRTUAL DIRECTORY SETTINGS
These registry entries contain the mapping between the virtual directories in the web server and the
physical directories on the device. If required, the authentication level and the access permissions can
be set for each directory.
Root directory
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\COMM\HTTPD\VROOTS\/]
Subdirectory (virtual)
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\COMM\HTTPD\VROOTS\/«Subdirectory»]
Note:
Remember to use the string «\» and «/», which is absolutely necessary in the registry entry!
The following settings can be made for each directory (base and subdirectory):
Entry
Default
A
Type
string
dword
Description
Specified directory (physical)
Authentication level for this directory:
0: No authentication required (default)
1: Authentication with user ID and password required
[optional]
2: Authentication with user ID and password, in which the user must possess
administrator rights
P
dword
string
Access permissions for this directory. The permissible values are described in
[optional]
UserList
[optional]
List of permissible users. If this list is empty, all users are permissible. More
detailed information on this setting is provided in the chapter HTTP
Authentication - UserList. The user administration is described in the chapter
Note:
Changes to the registry entries are not active until the next restart of the web server (see Web server
settings).
Refer to the following chapter for more detailed information:
Topic
Chapter
Authentication and access permissions
Registry
Example of web server settings
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7.7.3 HTTP AUTHENTICATION
Only NTLM authentication is supported. If no authentication is required, the «NTLM» value (see table
above) must be set to 0 and all «A» registry entries also set to 0. If authentication is used, the registry
entry «NTLM» must be set to 1. The «A» registry entries of the corresponding virtual directories must
Note:
controller is not supported.
Access authentication A
The registry entry A for each virtual directory describes the type of access authentication permitted.
The following steps are required to access a web page when A>0. The valid values for A are
1. The user must be authenticated for the corresponding virtual directory. Access is refused if
this is not successful.
2. The user is assigned administrator permissions if the user name is contained in the registry
entry [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\COMM\HTTPD\AdminUsers].
3. If A=1 or A=2 and the user is contained in the registry entry
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\COMM\HTTPD\VROOTS\/«directory»\UserList] access to the
web page permitted.
Note:
All users are granted administration rights if A=2 and the registry entry
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\COMM\HTTPD\AdminUsers] is empty. It must therefore be
ensured that the registry entry AdminUsers is not empty!
4. If one of the above steps fails, access to the web page is not granted.
User List (UserList)
following syntax must be observed:
Example
Description
"GladysL;AnnD;-KimYos"
The users «GladysL» and «AnnD» have access permissions
The user «KimYos» does not have access (identified with a leading
minus character)
"*"
All users have access permissions
Note:
Administrators always have access to a virtual directory if A=1. This applies even if the user is not
contained in the UserList registry entry.
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P Access Permissions
The registry entry P describes the type of access permission granted for every virtual directory. If the
registry entry is missing, the default access permissions are Read, Execute and Script (hex value
0205).
P (values in hex)
Description
0001
0002
0004
0200
Read access permitted (Read – Access)
Write access permitted (Write – Access)
Execution of a function permitted (Execute – Access)
Scripts are permitted (Script – Access)
The above values for P are bit values. For example, for read and script access, P must be set to the
value dword:0201. Other settings of the virtual directories are described in the chapter Virtual
7.7.4
SAMPLE SETTINGS
The settings for the web server can be set as follows in a REG file (see also chapter Autoexec.reg):
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\COMM\HTTPD]
"Port"=dword:50
"Basic"=dword:0
"NTLM"=dword:1
"DirBrowse"=dword:1
; 80 decimal
"DefaultPage"="default.htm;default.asp"
"AdminUsers"="AnnD;GladysL"
"LogFileDirectory"="\\windows\\www"
"MaxLogSize"=dword:1000
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\COMM\HTTPD\VROOTS\/]
"Default"="\\storagecard\\www"
"A"=dword:0
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\COMM\HTTPD\VROOTS\/Dir1]
"Default"="\\storagecard\\www\\dir1"
"A"=dword:1
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\COMM\HTTPD\VROOTS\/Dir2]
"Default"="\\storagecard\\www\\dir2"
"A"=dword:0
"P"=dword:201
Notes on the above example:
•
•
•
The directory «Dir1» is password protected.
Only script and read accesses to directory «Dir2» are permitted.
The entries with «dword» are in hexadecimal format.
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7.7.5 WEB SERVER START/STOP
The WEB server is not started by default. It must be ensured that the registry entries are set correctly
before the web server is started. The web server can be started and stopped with the program
HttpdStart.exe. The possible command line calls are listed in the table below:
Functionality
Call
Start
HttpdStart –start
HttpdStart –stop
HttpdStart –status
Stop
Status: Display of the current status
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7.8 FILE SERVER
With Windows CE 5.0 a file server is contained in the device.
Note:
Further information on the functionality of the file server is provided in the Microsoft MSDN
documentation.
7.8.1
GENERAL SETTINGS
The following registry settings control the functionality of the file server (see also chapter Registry
Editor).
Note:
Changes to the registry entries are not active until the next restart of the file server (see File server
start/stop) of the file server.
Registry entries under [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Services\Smbserver\Shares]:
Entry
Type
Description
UseAuthentication dword
Set to 1 by default.
If this value is set to 0 (not recommended), the authentication on the file
server is deactivated and all users on the network have access to all
enables.
7.8.2 VIRTUAL DIRECTORY SETTINGS
These registry entries contain the mapping between the virtual directories in the file server and the
physical directories on the device.
Note:
Changes to the registry entries are not active until the next restart (see File server start/stop) of the file
server.
Registry entries under [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Services\SMBServer\Shares\«Enablename»]:
Entry
Path
Type
string
dword
Description
Specified directory which is enabled.
Type
0 for file enable
1 for print enable (not supported)
UserList
string
Specifies a comma-separated list of authorized users.
This entry is ignored if UseAuthentication = 0 is set.
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7.8.3 FILE SERVER START/STOP
The file server is started by default. The file server must be restarted after registry entries are
changed. The file server can be started and stopped with the program services.exe. The possible
command line calls are listed in the table below:
Functionality
File server restart
Start
Call
Services.exe refresh SMB0:
Services.exe start SMB0:
Services.exe stop SMB0:
Services.exe list
Stop
Display status
7.8.4
SAMPLE SETTINGS
The settings for the file server can be set as follows in a REG file (see also chapter Autoexec.reg):
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Services\SMBServer\Shares\SampleVRoot]
"Path"="\\InternalStorage\\Data"
"Type"=dword:0
"UserList"="AnnD;GladysL"
The registering of the users and the restarting of the file server must be carried out after the registry
keys are set (see also chapter Autoexec.bat):
useradmin.exe -add AnnD -p password1
useradmin.exe -add GladysL -p password2
services.exe refresh SMB0:
7.8.5
ACCESS TO THE ENABLE:
The enable can be accessed from a different device by stating the panel name and the enable name:
e.g. \\MI_xxxxxx\SampleVRoot
Access from a PC is also possible using the IP address of the panel:
e.g. \\192.168.1.1\SampleVRoot
7.8.6
NOTE FOR USERS OF NEWER WINDOWS VERSIONS
From Windows Vista the LAN Manager authentication level must be set to
“Send LM & NTLM -- use NTLMv2 session security if negotiated.”
Further information is provided in the chapter Name resolution in Windows networks.
Alternatively, this setting can also be changed with the following registry key:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa]
"lmcompatibilitylevel"=dword:00000001
7.8.7
When accessing from a panel without authentication, the entry of a user name may nevertheless be
requested. In this case, any user name (e.g. MI_PANEL) can be entered. The next enable access will
then no longer request a user name and the access will function normally. The same procedure
applies after a “disconnect” of the connection.
This strange behavior seems to be a characteristic of Windows CE 5.0. Use without authentication is
therefore not recommended.
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7.9 USER ADMINISTRATION (USERADMIN)
The NTLM user administration is used for managing the users and associated passwords on the
MICRO PANEL.
Note:
The users are first only administered temporarily on the MICRO PANEL. Only with the command line
parameter «permanent» are the currently set users permanently accepted. This means that the user
definitions are also retained after a restart of the MICRO PANEL.
The command line program UserAdmin.exe is used for administering the users. The supported
program functions are as follows:
Function
Call
Add a new user
Delete a user
UserAdmin –add «User» –p «Password»
UserAdmin –del «User»
UserAdmin –list
List all currently entered users
The currently entered users are accepted in the UserAdmin –permanent
system permanently. The users are added to the
Autoexec.reg file.
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7.10 SNTP CLIENT
Under Windows CE 5.0 the device contains a Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) client. The SNTP
implementation is derived from the Network Time Protocol (NTP). SNTP synchronizes the system time
on a device with that of an SNTP server. This in turn receives its time from a reference source.
Note:
Further information on the functionality of the SNTP client is provided in the Microsoft MSDN
documentation.
7.10.1 GENERAL SETTINGS
The following registry settings control the functionality of the SNTP client (refer also to chapter
Note:
Changes to the registry entries are not active until the next restart of the SNTP client. The dword
Basic registry entries under [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Services\Timesvc]:
Entry
Type
Description
Server
string
/ Specifies the domain name of an SNTP server. If only a name is
multi_strin specified, this value is a string. If a list of servers is specified, the
g
value is a multi-string.
Public time servers:
swisstime.ethz.ch
thrad.cybernet.ch
pool.ntp.org
- IP 129.132.2.22
- IP 212.90.197.226 Swisscom
- IP 212.101.3.211 Int. NTP Server Project
ETH Zürich
Refresh
dword
Specifies the duration in milliseconds between the synchronizations
with the SNTP server.
Caution: Minimum value for refresh: 5*60*1000ms
RecoveryRefresh dword
Specifies the time in milliseconds until the next synchronization if the
previous attempt failed.
Caution: The specified time for this code must be less than or equal
to the specified time for the refresh code.
Caution: Minimum value for RecoveryRefresh: 5*60*1000ms
Threshold
dword
Specifies the time in milliseconds between the time on the SNTP
server and the current time on the device. If the difference between
the time on the SNTP server and the current time on the device is
greater, the time synchronization is interrupted.
AutoUpdate
ServerRole
dword
dword
If this value is set to one (1), the SNTP client is activated if a server
was defined.
Always set to zero (0). SNTP server is not supported!
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7.10.2 SAMPLE SETTINGS
The settings for the SNTP client can be set as follows in a REG file (see also chapter Autoexec.reg):
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Services\TIMESVC]
"server"=multi_sz:"swisstime.ethz.ch","thrad.cybernet.ch"
"AutoUpdate"=dword:1
"ServerRole"=dword:0
"refresh"=dword:927C0
"recoveryrefresh"=dword:57E40
"threshold"=dword:5265C00
Notes on the above example:
•
•
•
•
The entries with «dword» are in hexadecimal format.
"refresh"=dword:927C0
corresponds to 10 minutes in milliseconds (10*60*1000)
"recoveryrefresh"=dword:57E40 corresponds to 6 minutes in milliseconds (6*60*1000)
"threshold"=dword:5265C00
corresponds to 1 day in milliseconds (24*60*601000)
The settings for the SNTP client can be stored in a REG file SNTP.REG and started in the
Autoexec.bat file as follows:
REM Verify boot device, if parameter is not
REM available, the boot device is StorageCard
SET bootdev=StorageCard
IF "%1" == "" GOTO START
SET bootdev=%1
IF exist \%bootdev%\sntp.reg CALL regedit.exe "\%bootdev%\sntp.reg" "/Q"
services.exe refresh NTP0:
7.10.3 START/STOP/REFRESH OF THE SNTP CLIENT
The SNTP client is started by default. The values for a time synchronization are not set in the default
setting.
The SNTP client is prepared by setting the appropriate registry entries. The services.exe program
transfers the new registry entries to the SNTP client. The possible command line calls are listed in the
table below:
Functionality
Call
Restart of the SNTP client with actual registry Services.exe refresh NTP0:
entries
Start
Services.exe start NTP0:
Services.exe stop NTP0:
Services.exe list
Stop
Status: Display of the current status
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7.11 REGISTRY EDITOR
The registry editor in Windows CE is called «RegEdit.exe». The functions are comparable with those
of the registry editor in Windows 98, NT or 2000.
The following window appears when the startup is carried out without parameters (see also Command
The registry editor enables system settings to be displayed or edited. The buttons inside the toolbar
have the following functions.
Edit selected entry – a dialog appears for editing the numerical or alphanumerical value
Delete selected entry
Add entry – a dialog appears enabling the selection of the different types «Key, String, Multi
String, Double Word, Binary».
Display of program information.
More detailed information can be obtained from the description of the Windows operating system of a
desktop PC (e.g. Windows 2000).
Note:
Modified settings are not retained after a MICRO PANEL system start. Permanent settings must be
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7.11.1 COMMAND LINE CALL
Parameter
-import «file»
-export «file»
« "File" »
Description
Import the entries from the stated REG file
Export of the complete registry to the stated file
closing delimiters! This entry is only supported to ensure compatibility, use the
parameter «import».
-q
If the call is executed without the –q parameter, a message will appear on
screen after the import. With the –q parameter, a message will only appear in
the event of a fault.
-h or -?
Displays information on the available command line parameters.
7.11.2 FILE .REG
Files with the suffix «.REG» can be imported providing that the following syntax is observed:
Type
Description
String
“«Identifier»”=“«text»”
Multi string
Double word
Binary
“«Identifier»”=multi_sz:“«text1»”,“«text2»”,“«text3»”
“«Identifier»”=dword:«Value in hex»
“«Identifier»”=hex(3):11,22,33,44,55,66,77,88
Æ The hex(3) entry is mandatory
Æ The values 11,22,... are examples
Æ If the binary values in the REG file are written on several lines, the line break
must be made with the «\» character.
;
A semi-colon at the beginning of a line indicates a comment line and is not
included in the import.
Example of a REG file:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Hardware\DeviceMap\Touch]
"CalibrationData"="2108,2032 1111,1029 1104 3053 3099,3043"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Comm\OnBoard1\Tcpip\Parms]
"IPAddress"="192.168.1.1"
"DNS"="192.168.2.2","192.168.2.3"
"EnableDHCP"=dword:01
"Test"=hex(3):12,34,56,78,9A,BC,EF
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7.12 BACKGROUND PICTURE (WALLPAPER)
Use this application to select a background picture for the desktop. Only the BITMAP (*.BMP) file
format is supported. The command line call is as follows:
wallpaper.exe –b «file name including the path»
For example:
wallpaper.exe –b \storagecard\wince.bmp
Note:
The setting is lost after a device is restarted. The call for the background picture must be inserted in
the Autoexec.bat file so that the background picture is transferred again after a restart. Bitmap files
with a color depth of 8, 16 or 24 Bpp (bits per pixel) are supported. The bitmap should not exceed the
maximum size of the screen resolution.
7.13 CF BACKUP
This application enables GALILEO and PLC projects to be copied from one Flash card to another. The
The following options are available after the CFBackup.exe program is started:
The source directory and the destination directory are selected in Source and Destination
respectively. Normally «\StorageCard» is the destination directory for the Flash card. Touch Backup
to start the save operation. A prompt will first of all ask you to insert the source Flash card. The source
Flash card is then read and is copied either directly to the destination Flash card or to a temporary
directory. If the Source and Destination directories are the same, the user is asked to enter the
destination Flash card. Depending on the volume of data to be copied, the request to insert the source
or destination directory will appear several times until the copy operation has been completed.
Note:
The Compact Flash or PCMCIA drives can be found at the directories \StorageCard,
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7.13.1 COMMAND LINE CALL
only the settings of the used parameters can be changed. The following parameters are supported:
Parameter
-source <path>
-dest <path>
-del
Description
Source path for the copy command
Destination path for the copy command
(Source:)
(Destination:)
Deletes the destination path directories before starting copying
Selects check box <GRS Runtime>
Selects check box <GRS Project>
-GrsRuntime
-GrsProject
-GrsRecipe
-GrsPassword
-PlcRuntime
-PlcProject
-OS
Selects check box <GRS Recipe>
Selects check box <GRS Password Setting>
Selects check box <PLC Runtime>
Selects check box <PLC Project>
Selects check box <OS>
-Autoexec
-fullscreen
-? or –h
Selects check box <Autoexec>
The application is started in full screen mode.
Display of the possible parameters
The example shows how a command line call can look like:
CFBackup.exe –source \StorageCard –dest \InternalStorage –GrsRuntime –GrsProject –Autoexec
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7.14 AUTOLAUNCH
Note:.
The Tool AutoLaunch is only available on XV100 devices.
The AutoLaunch.exe tool detects the insertion of an SD card and carries out one required action. It is
started by the OS and cannot be closed.
The \StorageCard\AutoLaunch.inf file is used to configure the tool. The following requirements must
be observed for the file entries:
•
•
•
•
Only one entry is allowed per command. In case several are present, only the first one is
used.
If a path is not given for the file to be executed, the file is automatically looked for in the
directory \StorageCard.
The file stated is started with the program linked according to registry. The following file types
are supported: *.EXE, *.BAT, *.REG
The command “open=…” cannot be used to assign parameters to a file.
(e.g. “test.reg –Q” or “delay.exe –t 5” are not possible!) These types of calls must be executed
in a batch file.
•
The upper / lower case is ignored.
The following is an example of this type of file:
[AutoLaunch]
open=program.exe
RunOnBoot=0
[AutoLaunchBoot]
open=update.bat
[AutoLaunch]
The file stated at “open=” is:
•
executed when an SD card is inserted.
RunOnBoot=0 / RunOnBoot=1
If the line is not present or RunOnBoot=0, the stated file is not executed on start.
If the value RunOnBoot=1, the stated file is executed when the panel is started. However, the
complete execution of the file before Autoexec.bat is started cannot be ensured.
[AutoLaunchBoot]
The file stated at “open=” is:
•
called when the panel is booted before Autoexec.bat (Autoexec.bat is not run until the stated
file is executed completely).
•
not executed when an SD card is inserted.
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7.15 DEVICE RESTART (REBOOT)
The auxiliary program reboot.exe executes a device restart. When no command line parameter is
entered, a confirmation prompt will appear that has to be acknowledged by the user before the device
is restarted. If the call is executed as follows «reboot.exe –quiet», no confirmation prompt will
appear.
7.16 INFORMATION DISPLAY (INFO)
The auxiliary program info.exe displays the information of the system.
The following command line parameters are supported:
Parameter
-fullscreen
-first
Description
The program uses the full screen, i.e. the taskbar is not visible.
Displays additional information for new users.
-export «file»
The information is written to the specified file. The file is only overwritten if the
content is changed. Otherwise it is not overwritten.
-h or -?
Displays information on the available command line parameters.
7.17 FILE SYSTEM SIZE (STORAGEMEMORYSIZE)
The auxiliary program StorageMemorySize.exe can be used to change the size for the file system.
For the file system, the system takes by default 1/8 of the entire memory less the memory requirement
of the operating system. In specific cases it can be of use to change this setting.
The following command line parameters are supported:
Parameter
Description
-size
Size of the file system in MBytes (for the program memory at least 1 MByte is
additionally reserved for the program memory currently used)
Actual file system size in KBytes
-h or -?
Displays information on the available command line parameters.
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7.18 SYSTEM PERFORMANCE (IDLECOUNT)
The auxiliary program idlecount.exe records and displays system performance. The system
performance is calculated and displayed as soon as the program is started.
The following settings can be changed via the menu:
Menu item
Description
Refresh Interval Set the refresh interval between 100 ms and 10 s, default is 500 ms.
Style
The curve can be displayed as a line or as a bar graph.
Stop or restart recording and display.
Freeze Graph
The following command line parameters are supported:
Parameter
Description
-initref
Determines the maximum possible value for this device which is used for later
recordings of system performance. This reference value applies to a system
performance of 0%. The line « idlecount – initref » (without START) must be
inserted at the beginning of the file so that the value is correctly calculated.
The reference value is stored in the registry entry [HKLM\Software\Micro
Innovation\IdleCount\ReferenceValue].
-close
Exits a previously started instance of this program.
-h or -?
Displays information on the available command line parameters.
Note:
The program exits only with the command line parameter «close» or with menu item «File – Exit». If
the window is closed by means of the X button, the application still continues running and is indicated
as an
icon in the taskbar.
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8 PROGRAMS FROM WINDOWS CE 5.0 PROFESSIONAL PLUS
8.1 FILE VIEWER APPLICATIONS
8.1.1
FILE VIEWER APPLICATION LIMITATIONS
The Microsoft file viewers do not provide all of the functionality that is available in their corresponding
Windows desktop applications. Typically these limitations result in a different document layout or
presentation; however, in some cases, document content may not be visible.
General Limitations
There is no support for files created in versions of Microsoft Office earlier than Office 97. There is also
no support for the Microsoft Visual Basic macro programming language.
If sufficient memory for temporary file storage is not available on a Windows CE-based device, very
large documents or documents that contain large graphical elements may not open, or may not
display all of the content.
Font recommendations
Windows CE does not provide the same set of fonts that is available on Windows-based desktop
operating systems. If the original font used in a document is not available, the file viewers show the
closest possible approximation of the original format.
The following list shows fonts that you should include in your OS design for optimal performance with
the file viewers:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Arial
Arial Italic
Tahoma (in standard Installation from Windows CE)
Times New Roman
Times New Roman Italic
Courier New (in standard Installation from Windows CE)
Symbol
Wingding
The listed fonts are included in the OS-directory and must be copied to the Windows directory at the
startup of the device. After that the fonts are accessible for the system.
Example code for autoexec.bat file:
Copy \StorageCard\Os\*.ttf\Windows\*.ttf
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8.1.2 MICROSOFT PDF VIEWER
The Microsoft PDF Viewer gives the user the possibility to show PDF documents on a Windows CE
device. When creating the documents, the user should take the functional limitations into account. To
generate a PDF document the Adobe Acrobat should be used. Generally the user must check whether
the created PDF document is shown correctly.
The Microsoft PDF viewer does not support the following functionality:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Encrypted files
Annotations
Transitions
CCITTFaxDecode images
Acrobat forms. Content from forms, including images, is not displayed
Clip paths
Predictive GZIP decoding and CMYK JPEGs
The Microsoft PDF viewer operates with the following limitations:
•
•
Poly-polygons are treated as polygons and therefore may have the interiors filled
Embedded TrueType fonts are not used; instead they are mapped to existing fonts already
installed on the system
•
Colors from unsupported color spaces, such as ICCBased or DeviceN color, may be
displayed incorrectly
•
•
•
Text rotation is only shown in 90-degree increments
Type 1 fonts are mapped using either the encoding or Unicode mappings
Type 3 fonts are not supported, but some attempt is made to map them if a Unicode mapping
exists
8.1.3
MICROSOFT IMAGE VIEWER
You can use the Image Viewer, to view and edit BMP, JPEG, GIF and PNG images. The Image
Viewer allows the user to control how images are viewed in order to create a Slide Show. Images can
be Sorted, Rotated and Zoomed. The timings between slides can be set and there are a variety of
slide transition effects to choose from.
The Image Viewer “Edit Window” allows you to adjust the brightness/contrast and hue/saturation of an
image. You can also scale, crop, and change the orientation of an image, then save it as a JPEG.
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9 LICENSING
The MICRO PANEL devices are provided with an integrated licensing system. A certain number of
licensing points are required depending on the functions used. Devices already come on delivery with
a standard number of license points depending on type. The actual number of license points is shown
Important:
Licensing is only required for additional/optional functions! The relicensing must be carried out
specifically for each individual device. The license code provided by the distributor can only be used
on the MICRO PANEL with the corresponding serial number!
9.1 RELICENSING PROCEDURE
With a license product certificate:
Fill in the license product certificate completely. For all further information refer to the License Product
Certificate. Afterwards a license code will be sent to you immediately in accordance with your order
(by email). A description of the licensing procedure is also sent with the code. One possibility is
Without a license product certificate:
Contact your MICRO PANEL distributor. The following information is required to order your license
points:
•
•
Specification of the required functions
Serial numbers of all MICRO PANEL you wish to relicense.
Note:
The serial number is printed on the device nameplate and is displayed inside the System Properties or
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10 INDEX
Access authentication
Access permissions
ActiveSync
ActiveX
Alt down
Alt up
Autoexec.bat
Autoexec.bmp
Autoexec.reg
AutoLaunch
AutoLaunchBoot
Background picture
Backlight
Backup
Boot up with hidden OS shell
Browser
60
61
42
57
50
50
8
Httpd
HttpdStart
Idlecount
Image release
Info.exe
INI file (HTML browser)
InputPanel
Internet Explorer
IP address
Ipsetup.exe
Keyboard
Keyboard layout
LicAdmin
License
58
62
74
33
73
55
26
53
17, 29
31
26
37
28
28, 77
33
77
13
18
31
44
33
33
53
55
26
34
17
17
32
29
29
15
15
41
10
8
72
72
70
23
70
24
53
36
17
70
24
24
24
23
11
74
11
50
50
11
50
50
22
22
42
10
34
73
23
35
23
24
30
15, 32
11
31
35
19
15, 18
11
46
51
29
6
License points
Licensing
LNK file
Calibration
CEHosts
LPR (print)
MAC address
Manual server
Memory
Memory (RAM)
MiExplorer.exe
MiExplorer.ini
Mini-Keyboard
MISC
Name resolution
NetBIOS names
Netsetup
Network
Network
CF backup
Color depth
Colors
Colors (number)
Contrast
CONTROL button
CPU usage
CTRL button
Ctrl down
Ctrl up
CTRL/DOWNLOAD button
Ctrl-Alt-Del
Ctrl-Esc
Date
DateTime
DEBUG connection
Delay
Device
Device restart
Dim value
Disable touch
Display
Display - Boot
DNS
Domain
DOWNLOAD button
Duplex
Enable touch
ESC sequences
Ethernet
File system
Format
FTP server
Gateway
Network enable
Network name
Network test
NTLM
65
14
24
24
32
19
15, 32
19
41, 45
NVSRAM
Orientation
Orientation (display)
Owner
Parallel interface
Password
PCL
Ping
Power down resources are critical 14
Power fail
Print
Printer enable
RAW (print)
Reboot
Recalibrate
REG file
14
18
18
18
73
36
69
68
68
77
49
47
42
42
Regedit
General
Registry editor
Relicensing
Remote client
Remote server
Repllog
Hidden OS shell
Hide OS shell
Histogram
Host name
HTML browser
24
24
34
17
53
Repllogswitch
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Request screen refresh
Saving
Screen saver
Screen settings
Serial interface
Shortcut
50
70
23
23
19
13
13
26
26
31
62
6
24
73
29, 30
33
74
33
20
34
Temperature histogram
Time
Time zone
34
22
22
35
36
50
35, 50
50
50
35
35
57
65
Touch
Touch calibration
Touch disable
Touch enable
Touch lock
Touch unlock
TouchDisable
TouchEnable
URL file
User administration
User list
User name
UserAdmin
UserList
Shortcuts
SIP Software Input Panel
Software keyboard
Speed
Start/Stop WEB server
Startup behavior
Startup bitmap
StorageMemorySize
Subnet mask
60
15, 32
65
60
70
System
System performance
System properties
System settings
Temperature
Wallpaper
WEB server
WINS
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