Dell X50, HC03UL, HD04U Downloading Programs From the Internet, Adding and Removing Programs

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4Connect your device to your computer.

5Double-click the *.exe file.

If the file is an installer file, the installation wizard begins. Follow the directions on the screen. Once the software has been installed on your computer, the installer automatically transfers the software to

your device.

If the file is not an installer file, you receive an error message stating that the program is valid but that it is designed for a different type of computer. You need to move this file to your device. If you cannot find any installation instructions for the program in the readme file or documentation, use ActiveSync Explore to copy the program file to the Program Files folder on your device. For more information on copying files using ActiveSync, see ActiveSync Help on your computer.

To open a program after the installation is complete, tap the Start button, tap Programs, and then tap the program icon.

Downloading Programs From the Internet

1Determine your device and processor type so that you know which version of the software to install:

a Tap the Start button and tap Settings. b On the System tab, tap About.

c From the Version tab, record the processor information.

2Using Pocket Internet Explorer, download the program to your device. You may see a single *.xip, *.exe or *.zip file, a Setup.exe file, or several versions of files for different device types and processors. Ensure that you select the program designed for the Pocket PC and your device processor type.

3Read any installation instructions, readme files, or documentation that comes with the program. Many programs provide special installation instructions.

4Tap the file, such as a *.xip or *.exe file.

The installation wizard begins. Follow the directions on the screen.

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