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install any of the additional software included on the Getting Started CD as well as other third-party applications that are compatible with Windows Mobile® 5 devices, such as business software, games, and more. To learn more, go to www.palm.com.

Applications you download to your computer are likely to be in a compressed format such as ZIP. If the file is compressed, you need to use a decompression utility on your computer, such as Winzip, before you install the application on your smartphone.

These instructions tell you how to install basic files onto your smartphone. Some software uses an installer or wizard to guide you through the process. Consult the documentation that came with the software for details.

TIP If an application does not have a Microsoft Mobile to Market certificate, you will see a message indicating that the application is untrusted. If this occurs, you can indicate whether you want to continue the installation.

Be sure to select and install Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.2 software for Pocket PC Phone Edition. Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.2 software for Smartphone is not compatible with your Treo 700wx smartphone.

Installing applications from the Internet

You can use Internet Explorer Mobile to install Windows Mobile apps in the CAB file format directly from the Internet. You must use your computer to install apps in other file formats.

1Make sure your phone is on (see “Turning your phone on and off” on page 9).

2Press Start and select Internet Explorer.

3Go to the page that contains the link to the application you want to download.

4Press Left or Right to highlight the link to the file, and then press

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