Chapter 4 - Software Configuration; Introduction; Operating System; Microsoft Windows Setup And Configuration - Honeywell Marathon User Manual

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Software Configuration

Introduction

Like any personal computer, there are many aspects to the setup and configuration of the Marathon. Much of the setup and
configuration of the Marathon is dependent upon the optional features (both hardware and software) installed on the computer.
Since the Marathon uses the Microsoft Windows Plug and Play operating system, much of the hardware setup is automatic. The
examples found in this section are to be used as samples only; as the configuration of your specific computer may vary. The
following sections provide a general reference for the configuration of the Marathon and its optional features.
Refer to commercially available Microsoft Windows user guides or to Windows on-line Help applications for more information on
system configuration.

Operating System

The Marathon is available with the following Windows operating systems:
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• Windows XP Professional
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• Windows Embedded Standard
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• Windows 7 Professional)
The Marathon supports only one operating system at a time.

Microsoft Windows Setup and Configuration

After the system files are processed, Microsoft Windows begins to load. Windows maintains a System Registry and INI files.
Standard Windows configuration options apply to the Marathon. Configuration options are located in either the System Tray or
Notification bar or the Control Panel:
• The System Tray or Notification bar contains icons for adjusting the time, date or volume level.
• The Control Panel contains icons for many other configuration options, such as Power Management, Regional and Language
Options, etc.
• The Control Panel icons are also used to add, delete or modify software installed on the .
Refer to Help and Support on the Windows Start menu or commercially available Windows guides for more information on
configuration options in Windows.

Microsoft Windows License Agreement (First Boot)

If your Marathon is shipped with a Microsoft Windows operating system pre-installed, it is necessary to complete the Win-
dows licensing/registration screens when starting the Marathon for the first time. To complete this information, you may
need the Microsoft Windows software key that was included with the Marathon.
When Microsoft Windows is started by the user for the first time (known as the "out of the box experience"), a series of
questions is presented. If prompted, the product key (printed on a decal attached to the Marathon) must be entered. The
series of prompts and responses allow the user to configure Microsoft Windows operating system on the Marathon accord-
ing to user needs.
Proceed with the remainder of the boot process.

Drive C Folder Structure

Microsoft Windows is installed in the \Windows folder. In addition, Microsoft Windows creates other folders and several sub-
folders. For more information on the folder structure, refer to commercially available Microsoft Windows OS reference
guides.
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