Juniper Systems Allegro DOS Manual - Manual (Page 163)

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MS-DOS Operating System Overview
This section describes the operation of the Allegro using the
MS-DOS
™ 6.22 operating system.
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ Running DOS
The Allegro boots to Windows CE by default when it is first turned on.
To switch to DOS, tap the Start button and select Programs|Boot to DOS.
Once you switch to DOS, it becomes the default operating system until
you switch back to Windows CE. You can operate the Allegro by issuing
standard DOS commands from the DOS prompt or through a file
management program called FileScout (described in detail later in this
section).
Going to Windows CE from DOS
To switch to Windows CE from DOS, type “WCE” at the DOS prompt. It
is normal for the display to become dark for several seconds while
Windows CE is loading.
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ Programs for the Desktop PC and the Allegro
Desktop PC Program
The Allegro Utilities CD-ROM includes the Lynx
™ Windows File
Manager for installation onto your desktop PC. To run Lynx, the
desktop PC must be running Windows 95 or higher and must have at
least one serial port. To install Lynx on your desktop PC, insert the
Allegro Utilities CD-ROM into your computer and select “Install Lynx”
option. Follow the instructions given to you. The Lynx icon appears in
the Start menu when installation is complete.
❖ Note: If you have previously installed Lynx on your desktop PC we
recommend that you uninstall it and install the updated version included on
the Allegro Utilities CD-ROM.
Allegro Programs
The following DOS programs are factory-installed on the Allegro:
❏ FileScout DOS File Management Utility
❏ Text Editor
❏ Terminal Program
❏ Commonly Used DOS Commands
The Lynx program, all of the Allegro programs, and the full set of the
DOS commands are included on the Allegro Utilities CD-ROM.