User manual

Chapter 6: Operating System & Software Apps
Special Features of the Operating System
64 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual
6.1.2.2 Operating System Images
If you have created an image of a master installer, there are many ways to copy it to another
computer:
6.1.2.3 Operating Systems on Floppy Disk
Operating systems supplied on floppy disk can be installed from an external USB floppy
disk drive.
There are three ways to install additional system-specific device drivers such as those for
display and network adaptors or touchscreens:
• If the 8580/8590 is equipped with a floppy disk drive only, the device drivers need to be
copied from the IPC/HPC/MPC Drivers CD-ROM to a floppy disk.
• If a CD-ROM drive is available for the USB connection on the 8580/8590, it is possible
to install from the IPC/HPC/MPC Drivers CD-ROM.
• If a network connection is available, copy the IPC/HPC/MPC Drivers CD-ROM to the
network server and install the device drivers from there.
6.1.3 Special Features of the Operating System
Always review the documentation provided by the operating system manufacturer when
using a custom operating system.
Note: The installation CD must include Service Pack 1 or higher if Windows XP is to be
installed via a USB-connected CD-ROM. Service Pack 2 is included with all current
installation CDs from Psion.
From CD-ROM For installation via USB CD-ROM a bootable image CD must
be available The operating system image can then simply be
installed from the USB-connected CD-ROM drive.
Via Memory Stick For installation via a USB memory stick a bootable memory
stick with an image must be available. The operating system
can then be installed from the memory stick.
Via The Network When installing via a network, you need to have an external
USB floppy disk drive and a bootable disk with the right
network driver. The operating system image can then be
installed from the network server.