Unitech hard reset
Unitech PA968 hard reset
Before
you buy a new cell phone or new tablet, please try the following
procedure to repair your device. First charge your battery, backup your
important data if possible and in most cases take out SIM and SD card.
It is impossible to recover your data after doing a hard reset, so
online backup is always important. For all of your data, a backup should
be done on an external device, hard drive, raid system or media.
Use the Stylus to press the RESET Button in to
Warm Start the PA968
Performing an Unitech PA968 Hardware Reset
Perform a reset if the PA968 freezes (i.e., the PA968 no longer responds).A soft reset allows the PA968 to get a fresh start (similar to rebooting a computer).
This will restart the PA968 and adjust memory allocation. All records and entries are
retained after a soft reset. But, unsaved data in open programs may be lost.
Performing a Warm Boot
1. Remove the Stylus from its holder.
2. Lightly press the tip of the Stylus into the RESET Button on the PA968’s back
panel.
Performing a Cold Boot
A Cold Boot erases all added data and programs, and it will restore the PA968 to the
default factory settings.
Only perform a Cold Boot if a Warm Boot does not correct the problem. During the
next Microsoft ActiveSync operation, it is possible to restore any data that was previously
synchronized to the computer or data can be retrieved from a storage card
Method 1: From Windows CE
1. Tap Start → Programs → Utilities → Bootmode.
The BootMode Window appears.
2. Tap Cold Boot.
The system resets and all data is lost (including
files in the RAM memory).
Method 2: From Hardware
1. Remove the Battery Compartment Cover
and the Main Battery.
2. Turn the Backup Battery Switch to the OFF
position.
3. Turn the Backup Battery Switch to the ON
position.
4. Put the Battery back into the Battery Compartment
and replace the Battery Compartment
Cover. the system will automatically
Cold Boot.
NOTE: The data and time settings will not
retain in a hard reset. Formats, preferences
and other settings will
restore to their default factory settings.
