Installing Additional Software; Adding Programs To The Terminal Using Activesync - Honeywell Dolphin 9900 User Manual

Installing Additional Software

In addition to the default programs installed on your terminal when it is first booted up, you can install any
program (created for a Windows Mobile-based device), as long as the terminal has enough memory to
store the program and the program has an EXE, CAB, or DLL extension.
The most popular place to find software on the Windows Mobile website:
windowsmobile/products/pocketpc/
When selecting programs, verify that the program and version of the program are designed for the Windows
Mobile and your processor. You can verify your processor by tapping Start > Settings > System tab > About
> Version tab. Make a note of the information in the Processor field.
You can install additional software via:
• ActiveSync - see page 7-8.
• Infrared - see page 7-2.
• Network connection (via wireless radio) - see page 7-9.
• Connect to your ISP.

Adding Programs to the Terminal Using ActiveSync

When selecting programs, verify that the program and version of the program are designed for Windows
Mobile and your processor. You can verify your processor by tapping Start > Settings > System tab > About
> Version tab. Make a note of the information in the Processor field.
Depending on the application, the software must be stored or installed on the host workstation.
1. Download the program to your workstation from either the Internet or the CD or disk that contains
the program. You may see a single EXE or setup.exe file, a CAB file, or DLL. There may also be
several versions of files for different device types and processors.
2. Read any installation instructions, Read Me files, or documentation that comes with the program.
Many programs provide special installation instructions.
3. Connect the terminal to the workstation via a Honeywell communication peripheral.
If the File is an Installer:
An installer program is one that installs on the workstation and the terminal simultaneously; one process
installs to both devices.
1. On the workstation, double-click the EXE or *.setup.exe file. The installation wizard begins.
2. Follow the directions on the workstation screen. The installation process includes transferring the
software to the terminal.
If the File is Not an Installer:
Some programs cannot be installed on workstations because they are designed for terminals. In these
cases, the appropriate files must be stored on the host workstation, transferred via ActiveSync, and
installed on the terminal. You will know the program cannot be installed on the workstation if an error
message appears when you try to install it stating that the program is valid but designed for a different
type of workstation.
1. If you cannot find any installation instructions for the program in the Read Me file or documentation,
open ActiveSync and click Explore.*
2. Navigate to the My Pocket PC folder and copy the program file or files to the Program Files folder
on the terminal.
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