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Chapter 2: Basic Skills
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Adding or Removing Programs
Programs installed on your device at the factory are stored on ROM (read-only memory) and
cannot be removed or accidentally lost. ROM programs can be updated using special installation
programs with a *.xip extension. Any programs and files added after factory installation are stored
in RAM (random access memory). As long as you have enough memory, you can install any
program created for your device. To find software for your device, visit the Pocket PC website at
http://www.microsoft.com/mobile/pocketpc.
Note
If you update ROM programs using special installation programs with a *.xip extension,
do not use the backup data which you made before updating ROM programs.
Adding programs using ActiveSync
®
:
Before installing a program on your device, the appropriate software will need to be installed on the
computer.
1. Determine which version of the software to install by tapping
, then Settings. On the
System tab, tap About. In the Version tab, make a note of the information in Processor.
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 Pocket PC 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 and your computer.
5. 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, an error message will appear stating that the program is valid but
designed for a different 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
ActiveSync
®
Explore to copy the program file to the Program Files folder on your device. For
more information on copying files using ActiveSync
®
, see ActiveSync
®
Help.
Once installation is complete, tap
, Programs, and then the program icon.