1 adding and removing programs, 2 using task manager – HTC Touch by HTC VOGU100 User Manual

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126 Managing Your Device

12.1 Adding and Removing Programs

Before you purchase additional programs for your device, make sure that they are compatible with your
device.

To add programs

1.

Download the program to your PC (or insert the CD or disk that contains the program into your PC).
You may see a single *.exe file, a *.zip file, a Setup.exe file, or several versions of files for different
device types and processors. Be sure to select a program designed for your device and processor type.

2.

Read any installation instructions or documentation that comes with the program. Many programs
provide special installation instructions.

3.

Connect your device to the PC.

4.

Double-click the *.exe file.

To remove programs

1.

Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Remove Programs.

2.

In the Programs in storage memory list, select the program you want to remove, and tap Remove.

12.2 Using Task Manager

Task Manager lets you view and stop running programs, configure the Exit button (

), and enable the

Quick Menu on the Today screen.

To open Task Manager

Tap the Quick Menu button (

) on the top right corner of the Today screen to open the Quick

Menu, and then tap the Options icon (

); or

Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Task Manager.

To switch back to a running program

Tap the program name in the Quick Menu; or

On the Task Manager screen, tap the program name in the Running

tab, then tap Activate.

To configure the Exit button (

)

You can configure the Exit button (

) to shut down running programs when the button is tapped, or to

just temporarily close the program screen but keep the program running.

1.

On the Task Manager screen, tap the Button tab.

2.

Select the Enable the “X” button to end running programs check box.

Note

When the Enable the “X” button to end running programs check box is not selected, tapping the Exit button
will only close a program screen. The program is not ended and continues to run in the background.

3.

Choose the action for shutting down programs (by tapping the

button, tapping and holding

the

button, or both).

4.

Tap OK.

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