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files for different device types and processors. Be sure to select the program

designed for the Pocket PC and your Pocket PC processor type.

5. Read any installation instructions, Read Me files or documentation that

comes with the program. Many programs provide special installation

instructions.

6. Connect your Pocket PC and desktop computer.

7. Double-click on the *.exe file.

z If the file is an installer, the installation wizard begins. Follow the

directions on the screen. Once the software has been installed on your

computer, the installer automatically transfers the software to your

Pocket PC.

z If the file is not an installer, you will see an error message stating that the

program is valid but it is designed for a different type of computer. You

will need to move this file to your Pocket PC. If you cannot find any

installation instructions for the program in the Read Me file or

documentation, use ActiveSync Explore to copy the program file to the

Program Files folder on your Pocket PC. For more information on

copying files using ActiveSync, see ActiveSync Help.

NOTE: You can also use Pocket Internet Explorer to download some programs from the

Internet directly to your Pocket PC if your Pocket PC is connected to Internet.

Once installation is complete, tap

Programs and tap the program icon to

switch to it.

To Add a Program to the Start Menu

Use one of the following methods to add a program to the Start menu.

z Tap

Settings Æ Menu and tap the check box for the program. If you do

not see the program listed, use any of the following two methods.

z If you are using File Explorer on the Pocket PC:

Tap

Program Æ File Explorer and locate the program (tap the folder list,

labelled

My Documents by default and tap My Device to see a list of all folders

on the Pocket PC). Tap and hold the program and tap

Cut on the shortcut

menu. Open the Start Menu folder located in the Windows folder, tap and

hold a blank area of the window and tap

Paste on the shortcut menu. The

program appears on the Start menu.