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To add programs
You'll need to install the appropriate software for your Bluebird on your desktop computer before
installing it on your Bluebird.
1. Determine your Bluebird and processor type so that you know which version of the software
to install. Tap
make a note of the information in Processor.
2. Download the program to your desktop computer (or insert the CD or disk that contains the
program into your desktop computer). 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 the program designed for Bluebird and your device 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 Bluebird and desktop computer.
5. Double-click the *.exe file.
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If the file is an installer, the installation wizard will begin. Follow the directions on the
screen. Once the software has been installed on your desktop computer, the installer will
automatically transfer the software to your Bluebird.
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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 Bluebird. 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 Bluebird. For more information on copying files using
ActiveSync, see ActiveSync Help.
Once installation is complete, tap
To add a program to the Start menu:
Tap , Settings, Menus , the Start Menu tab, and then the check box for the program. If you do
not see the program listed, you can either use File Explorer on your Bluebird to move the
program to the Start Menu folder or use ActiveSync on the desktop computer to create a shortcut
to the program and place the shortcut in the Start Menu folder.
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Using File Explorer on the device: Tap
program (tap the folder list, labeled My Documents by default, and then My Device to see a
list of all folders on Bluebird). Tap and hold the program and tap Cut on the pop-up 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 pop-up menu. The program will now appear on the
For more information on using File Explorer, see "Find and Organize Information," earlier in
this chapter.
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Using ActiveSync on the desktop computer: Use the Explorer in ActiveSync to explore
your Bluebird files and locate the program. Right-click the program, and then click Create
Shortcut. Move the shortcut to the Start Menu folder in the Windows folder. The shortcut
now appears on the
Bluebird User's Guide
and then Settings. On the System tab, tap About. In the Version tab,
, Programs , and then the program icon to switch to it.
menu. For more information, see ActiveSync Help.
, Programs , File Explorer, and locate the
menu.
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