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Microsoft Windows Explorer to transfer a file, save the file
to a compatible memory card (local disk).
Install applications and software indicates a .sis application, a Java application,
that the application is not fully installed, and
that the application is installed on the memory card.
Important: Only install and use applications and
other software from trusted sources, such as applications
that are Symbian Signed or have passed the Java
VerifiedTM testing.
Before installation, note the following:
• To view the application type, version number, and the
supplier or manufacturer of the application, select
Options> View details.
• To display the security certificate details of the
application, select Options> View certificate. See
‘Certificate management’, p.110.
• If you install a file that contains an update or repair to
an existing application, you can only restore the
original application if you have the original
installation file or a full back-up copy of the removed
software package. To restore the original application,
remove the application, and install the application
again from the original installation file or the back-up
copy.
• The .jar file is required for installing Java applications.
If it is missing, the device may ask you to download it.
If there is no access point defined for the application,
you are asked to select one. When you are downloading
the .jar file, you may need to enter a user name and
password to access the server. You obtain these from
the supplier or manufacturer of the application.
1To locate an installation file, press , and select
Tools> App. mgr.. Alternatively, search the device
memory or a compatible memory card (if inserted) in
File mgr., or open a message in Messag. > Inbox that
contains an installation file.
2In App. mgr., select Options> Install. In other
applications, scroll to the installation file, and press
to start the installation.
During installation, the device shows information
about the progress of the installation. If you are
installing an application without a digital signature or
certification, the device displays a warning. Continue
installation only if you are sure of the origin and
contents of the application.
To start an installed application, locate it in the menu, and
press .
To start a network connection and to view extra
information about the application, select Options> Go to
web address, if available.