HP 820 manual Adding to your HP Jornada, Installing programs

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Adding to your HP Jornada

This section describes how to add functionality to your HPÊJornada by installing software and adding peripherals and storage cards. You will also learn how to customize the WindowsÊCE desktop and working environment.

Installing programs

You can add even more functionality to your HP Jornada by installing third-party software. A wide variety of commercial software is available for Windows CE, ranging from custom business applications to system utilities to games and entertainment. Some programs are available on the HPÊJornada compact disc and the Desktop Software for Microsoft WindowsÊCE compact disc included with your HPÊJornada. Other programs are available from software distributors and on the Web.

You cannot run programs designed for Windows 95 or Windows NT on your HP Jornada. The only programs that will run on your HP Jornada must be designed specifically for Windows CE.

The HP Jornada compact disc includes many productivity- enhancing programs, such as:

¥Microsoft Java virtual machine, which enables you to run cross-platform Java applications on your HP Jornada.

¥TrueSync CE 2.0 from Starfish Software for synchronizing your HP Jornada with the REXª Classic and

REXª Pro Cards.

Explore the HP Jornada compact disc to enjoy these free software programs. For more information about a particular program, go to the Web site of that programÕs manufacturer.

Many other useful programs are available from the

Hewlett-Packard Web site at www.hp.com/handheld.

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