Toshiba Pocket Pc e830 - Manual (Page 62)

Toshiba Pocket PC e830 User’s Guide
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installation programs with a *.xip extension. All other programs and data
files added to your Toshiba Pocket PC e830 after factory installation are
stored in random access memory (RAM).
Adding programs using ActiveSync
Install the appropriate software for your Toshiba Pocket PC e830 on your
PC before installing it on your Toshiba Pocket PC e830.
1. Determine your Toshiba Pocket PC e830 processor type so that you
know which version of the software to install.
Tap and 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 PC (or insert the CD or disk that con-
tains 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 your Toshiba Pocket PC e830 and its 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 Toshiba Pocket PC e830 to your PC.
5. Double-click the *.exe file.
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If the file is an installer, the installation wizard begins. Follow the
directions on the screen.
Once the software has been installed on your PC, the installer
automatically transfers the software to your Toshiba Pocket PC
e830.
• If the file is not an installer, an error message displays stating that
the program is valid but it is designed for a different type of PC.
Transfer this file to your Toshiba Pocket PC e830. If you cannot
find any installation instructions for the program in the Read Me
file or documentation, use ActiveSync Explore to copy the pro-
gram file to the Program Files folder on your Toshiba Pocket PC
e830. For more information on copying files using ActiveSync,
see ActiveSync Help.
• If the application is not for Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition,
a message displays stating that the program is designed for a
previous version. In this case, the program you have installed
may not properly display on the LCD.
6. Once installation is complete, tap , Programs, and then the pro-
gram icon to switch to it.