Downloading Programs From The Internet - Dell Axim X5 User Manual

Double-click the *.exe file.
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If the file is an installer file, the installation wizard will begin. Follow
the directions on the screen. Once the software has been installed on
your computer, the installer will automatically transfer the software
to your device.
If the file is not an installer file, you will receive an error message
stating that the program is valid but that it is designed for a different
type of computer. You will need to move this file to your device. If
you cannot find any installation instructions for the program in the
readme file or documentation, use ActiveSync Explore to copy the
program file to the Program Files folder on your device. For more
information on copying files using ActiveSync, see ActiveSync Help.
To open a program after the installation is complete, tap the Start button,
tap Programs, and then tap the program icon.
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Determine your device and processor type so that you know which
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version of the software to install:
Tap the Start button and tap Settings.
a
On the System tab, tap About.
b
From the Version tab, record the processor information.
c
Using Pocket Internet Explorer, download the program to your
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device. 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.
Ensure that you select the program designed for the Pocket PC and
your device processor type.
Read any installation instructions, readme files, or documentation
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that comes with the program. Many programs provide special
installation instructions.
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