HTC AM171 PDAs & Smartphones User Manual


 
Managing Your Device  143
13.8 Windows Update
You can update Windows Mobile® on your device with the latest updates, security patches or fixes, if these are 
available.
To set up Windows Update
The first time you run Windows Update, you need to set up how you want Windows Update to check for 
patches on the Microsoft Web site.
1. On the Home screen, slide to the 
Settings tab and then tap All Settings. 
2. On the
System tab, tap Windows Update.
3. On the Update Setup screen, tap 
Next.
4. Choose how you want to check for updates, 
Manual or Automatic, then tap Next. 
Note If you select Automatic, you will be asked if you want to use your current data plan to check for   
updates. Select or clear the Use my data plan to check for and download updates check box and tap  
Next.
5. Tap Finish.
To check for updates
1. On the Home screen, slide to the Settings tab and then tap All Settings. 
2. On the
System tab, tap Windows Update.
3. Tap 
Check Now.
Note Windows Mobile® updates may not be available at all times. Check the Windows Mobile® Web site for update 
information.
To change Windows Update options
1. On the Home screen, slide to the Settings tab and then tap All Settings. 
2. On the
System tab, tap Windows Update.
3. Tap 
Menu and select the option you want to change.
Tap Connections to change how the device connects to 
the Internet when checking for updates.
Tap 
Change Schedule to change how Windows Update 
checks for Windows Mobile® updates.