User manual

Chapter 6: Operating System & Software Apps
Installation
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•Start the PTXConfig.exe in the Tools/software directory on the 8580/8590 hard
disk/PTX Restore DVD.
c:\Psion Teklogix is suggested as the standard installation directory. However, this path
can be modified.
• Restart your computer once installation is complete. Psion Teklogix Config will only be
operable following rebooting.
6.2.2.4 Automatic Installation of the Software Keyboard
The Psion software keyboard is automatically installed as part of the Psion Teklogix Config
installation.
For further information about the software keyboard, please refer to “The Software Key-
board” on page 84.
6.2.2.5 Files
The following important files are located in the Psion Teklogix Config installation directory:
6.2.2.6 Launching the Program
• Launch Psion Teklogix Config through Start>Programs.
6.2.2.7 Password Check
If a password was entered in the Psion Teklogix Config Settings menu, it will be requested
when the program is launched. The password is case-sensitive; the program terminates after
three incorrect entries.
The default password is gold.
PTXCfg.exe Main Program For Configuration
PTXCFG_Local.CFG Configuration file with Psion Teklogix Config settings - all local set-
tings that are not saved directly in the hardware are saved here.
PTXKEY-
BOARD.EXE
Software keyboard main program.
KEYBOARD.CFG The layout and functionality of the software keyboard are set here.
Important: Psion Teklogix Config software requires the COM3 port to communicate
with the environment controller; do not attach cables, devices, or machines
while this software is running. Devices and machines connected to the
COM3 port could be severely damaged.