How To Install Software; Installing From A Local Network; Installing Downloaded Files From The Internet; Installing From A Removable Storage Device - FlipStart E-1001S User Manual

How to install software

Although system requirements for specific programs may vary, almost any software that is
compatible with your Microsoft Windows XP or Microsoft Windows Vista operating system
should run successfully on the FlipStart.
There are several ways to install programs onto your FlipStart, depending on the program to
be installed.

Installing from a local network

When you have successfully connected to your home or office network, you can access other
computers on your network to install programs. There are two ways to do this:
 Share a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or hard disk drive on a computer, and then access it with
your FlipStart from the network. Run the installation program from the shared drive, and
choose the installation location on your FlipStart's C: drive.
 Copy the installation files from another computer to your FlipStart over the network.
Then, run the installation from your FlipStart.

Installing downloaded files from the Internet

When you have successfully connected to the Internet, you can download software installation
files from Internet sites. Once an installation file is on your FlipStart, you can run the installation
program from your FlipStart.

Installing from a removable storage device

Removable storage devices range from CD or DVD drives to an external hard drive to USB
flash drives. If you have one of these storage devices, you can install programs on your
FlipStart simply by plugging the drive into the FlipStart's USB port.

Installing programs directly from another computer

If you have an Ethernet crossover cable, you can connect your FlipStart to another Windows-
based computer directly to form a network. An Ethernet crossover cable is a special type of
network cable specifically used to connect two computers to each other.
To connect your computers, plug one end of your crossover cable into the Ethernet port of
your desktop or laptop computer. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into your FlipStart's
Ethernet port, located on the back of the port replicator. (For more information about using
the port replicator, see Expanding your FlipStart (on page 35). Windows will recognize the new
network and show a 'connected' icon in the lower part of your screen in the system tray.
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