Microsoft ET180 Adding and removing programs, Adding programs, To add programs using ActiveSyncTM

9 Customising your ET180

Adding and removing programs

Adding and removing programs

Programs bundled with your device at the factory are stored in ROM (read-only memory). You cannot remove these programs, and you'll never accidentally lose ROM contents. ROM programs can be updated using special installation programs with a *.xip extension. All other programs and data files installed to your device after factory installation are stored in RAM (random access memory).

You can install any program created for your device, as long as it has enough memory. The most popular place to find software for your device is on the Pocket PC Web site (http://www.microsoft.com/mobile/pocketpc/).

Adding programs

You can add programs to your device either by using ActiveSyncTM or by downloading the program from the Internet.

To add programs using ActiveSyncTM

You'll need to install the appropriate software for your device on your computer before installing it on your device.

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

a Tap and then Settings.

b On the System tab, tap About.

c In the Version tab, make a note of the processor information.

2Download the program to your computer (or insert the CD or disk that contains the program into your computer).

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. Be sure to select the program designed for a Pocket PC and your device’s processor type.

NOTE: Read any installation instructions, Read Me files, or documentation that come with the program. Many programs provide special installation instructions.

3Connect your device to your computer.

4Double-click the *.exe file.

•If the file is an installer, the installation wizard will begin. Follow the directions on the screen. Once the software has been installed on your computer, the installer will automatically transfer the software to your device.

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

5Once installation is complete, tap , Programs, and then the program icon to launch it.

To add a program directly from the Internet

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

a Tap and then Settings.

b On the System tab, tap About.

c In the Version tab, make a note of the processor information.

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