Adding or removing programs in rom and ram, Adding programs using activesync – Holux GPSmile Pocket PC User Manual

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Chapter 2: Basic Skills

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Password

to limit access to Holux GPSmile 60

Power

to maximize the battery life

Today

to customize the look and the information that is displayed on

the Today screen

Screen

to change the display mode to Landscape or to align the screen

Adding or Removing Programs in ROM and
RAM

Programs added to Holux GPSmile 60 at the factory are stored in read-only
memory (ROM). You cannot remove this software, and ROM contents are
never lost. ROM programs can be updated using special installation
programs with a *.xip extension. All other programs and data files added to
Holux GPSmile 60 after the factory installation are stored in random access
memory (RAM).

You can install programs created for Holux GPSmile 60; the most popular
place to find Holux GPSmile 60 software is on Holux GPSmile 60 Web site
(http://www.microsoft.com/mobile/pocketpc). Before you install any
programs for the first time, be sure that Holux GPSmile 60 has enough
memory.

Adding Programs Using ActiveSync

Install the appropriate software for Holux GPSmile 60 on your PC before
installing it on Holux GPSmile 60.

1. Determine Holux GPSmile 60 processor type so that you know which

version of the software to install.

Tap

> 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 PC (or insert the CD or disk that contains

the program into your PC). 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 Holux
GPSmile 60 and its processor type.

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