Audiovox PPC 4100 - Manual (Page 77)

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2. Download 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
.
3. Connect your device to your computer.
4. Double-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 the ActiveSync Explore button
to copy the program file to the Program Files folder on
your device. For more information on copying files using
ActiveSync, see page 67.
5. Once installation is complete, tap , P Prro og grra am ms s, then
the program icon to launch it.
A AD DD DIIN NG G P PR RO OG GR RA AM MS S A AD DD DIIN NG G P PR RO OG GR RA AM MS S
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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/). You can
add programs to your device either by using ActiveSync
or by downloading the program from the Internet.
To add a program using ActiveSync:
Before installing a program on your device, you must first
install the appropriate software for your device on your
computer.
1. Determine your device and processor type so that you
know which version of the software to install.
a. Tap , S Se ettttiin ng gs s, then S Sy ys stte em m tab.
b. Tap A Ab bo ou utt .
c. In the Version tab, make a note of the processor
information.
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