Asus MyPal A716 - Manual (Page 40)

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Adding or removing programs
Programs added to your device at the factory are stored in ROM (Read-
Only Memory). You cannot remove this software, and you will never
accidentally lose ROM contents. ROM programs can be updated using
installation programs with a *.xip extension. All other programs and data
files added 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).
To add programs using ActiveSync:
NOTE You need to install the Microsoft ActiveSync on your desktop
computer before you can synchronize and/or add programs
to your device. Refer to “Chapter 3: Microsoft ActiveSync” for
installation instructions.
1. Determine your device and processor type so that you know which
version of the software to install. Tap , then tap Settings. On the
System tab, tap About. In the Version tab, take note of the information
in Processor.
2. Download the program to your desktop computer (or insert the CD that
contains the program into your desktop 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 the Pocket PC and your device processor type.
3. Read any installation instructions, Read Me files, or documentation
that comes with the program. Many programs provide special
installation instructions.
4. Connect your device to your desktop computer.