GeoExplorer Series Getting Started Guide Installing software 13
Installing software
To install software on the handheld, first establish an ActiveSync
connection to a computer (see page 11). Then follow the installation
instructions that are provided with the software. If no instructions are
provided, run the program file (.exe file) on a computer:
• If the file is an installer, the installation wizard will begin. Follow the
instructions on the screen. Once the software is installed on the
computer, the installer will automatically transfer it to the handheld.
• If the file is not an installer, an error message appears, stating that the
program is valid but designed for a different type of computer. Use
ActiveSync to copy the file to the Program Files folder on the handheld.
Installing TerraSync
You can install version 2.40 or later of the TerraSync software on a
GeoExplorer series handheld.
To install TerraSync, either insert the
TerraSync Software and Operation
Guide CD
in the CD-ROM drive of a computer and use the menus provided,
or run the downloaded setup file. To obtain a serial number for installation,
you must register your copy of TerraSync online. Detailed installation
instructions are provided in the
TerraSync Release Notes
.
Installing ArcPad
You can install version 6.0.2 or later of the ESRI ArcPad software on a
GeoExplorer series handheld. Detailed installation instructions for ESRI
ArcPad are provided in the ArcPad documentation. You can also download
installation instructions from the ESRI website at www.esri.com/arcpad.
Installing GPScorrect
You can install version 1.01 or later of the GPScorrect software on a
GeoExplorer series handheld. Before you install the GPScorrect software,
install version 6.0.2 or later of ArcPad.
To install GPScorrect, either insert the
GPScorrect CD
in the CD-ROM drive
of a computer and use the menus provided, or run the downloaded setup
file. Detailed installation instructions are provided in the
GPScorrect
Release Notes
.
Note — The GeoExplorer series handheld supports software designed to run
on Windows Mobile 2003 software for Pocket PCs. You may also be able to
install and run some software designed for other operating systems.
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