Adding a program from the internet, Airbeam, Sd card – Symbol Technologies MC3000 User Manual
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Software Installation on Mobile Computer
5-5
1.
Download the program to the host computer (or insert the CD or disk that contains the program into the host computer). The
program may consist of a single *.xip file, *.exe file, a *.zip file, or a Setup.exe file.
2.
Read any installation instructions, ReadMe files, or documentation that comes with the program. Many programs provide
special installation instructions.
3.
Connect the mobile computer to the host computer using an accessory described in
.
4.
Ensure that a connection is established.
5.
Double-click the executable file on the host computer.
If the file is an installer, the installation wizard begins. Follow the directions on the window. Once the software is installed
on the host computer, the installer transfers the software to the mobile computer.
If the file is not an installer, an error message states that the program is valid but is designed for a different type of computer.
Copy this file to the mobile computer (see
). Follow the installation instructions for the program in
the ReadMe file or documentation, or use ActiveSync Explore to copy the program file to the Program Files folder on the
mobile computer as described in
. For more information on copying files using ActiveSync, refer to
ActiveSync Help.
6.
When installation is complete, tap Start - Programs on the mobile computer, then tap the program icon.
Adding a Program from the Internet
1.
Download the program to the mobile computer from the Internet using Internet Explorer.
2.
Read any installation instructions, Read Me files, or documentation that comes with the program. Many programs provide
special installation instructions.
3.
Tap the file, such as a .xip or .exe file, to launch the installation wizard. Follow the directions on the window.
IPL
Use IPL to download files onto the mobile computer. See
Chapter 6, Creating/Loading Hex Images
to download customized flash file
system partitions to the mobile computer and load hex files to the flash memory of the mobile computer.
AirBEAM
Use AirBEAM to download files onto the mobile computer and/or to transfer special software packages from a host server to the
mobile computer. For more information see,
.
SD Card
Use the SD card to download/upload files to and from the mobile computer. See
Secure Device Card on page 2-21
information.