Nokia N97 - Manual (Page 110)

Application manager
About Application manager
Select Menu > Settings and Application mgr. .
With Application manager, you can see the software
packages installed in your device. You can view details of
installed applications, remove applications, and define
installation settings.
You can install the following types of applications and
software:
•
JME applications based on Java™ technology with .jad
or .jar file extensions
• Other applications and software suitable for the Symbian
operating system with .sis or .sisx file extensions
• Widgets with the .wgz file extension
Only install software that is compatible with your device.
Install applications
You can transfer installation files to your device from a
compatible computer, download them during browsing, or
receive them in a multimedia message, as an e-mail
attachment, or using other connectivity methods, such as
Bluetooth connectivity.
You can use Nokia Application Installer in Nokia Ovi Suite to
install an application to your device.
Icons in Application Manager indicate the following:
SIS or SISX application
Java application
widgets
application installed in the memory card
application installed in the mass memory
Important: Only install and use applications and other
software from trusted sources, such as applications that are
Symbian Signed or have passed the Java Verified™ 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 view the security certificate details of the application,
select Details: > Certificates: > View details . Control
the use of digital certificates in Certificate Management.
• 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 backup 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 backup 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.
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