Adding Programs Using Microsoft; Activesync - Dell Axim X3 User Manual

Programs that were already installed when you received your device are
stored in ROM. You cannot remove these programs, and you never
accidentally lose ROM contents. ROM programs can be updated using
installation programs with the *.xip extension. You can save data to either
ROM or RAM.
You can install any program created for your device as long as your device has
sufficient memory. The most popular place to find software for your device is
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on the Microsoft Windows Mobile™ 2003 Software for Pocket PC website:
www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile.

Adding Programs Using Microsoft

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ActiveSync

You need to install the appropriate software for your device on your
computer before installing software on your device. See "Using Microsoft
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ActiveSync " on page 57 for more information.
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.
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On the System tab, tap About.
b
From the Version tab, record the processor information.
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Download the software to your computer (or insert the CD or floppy
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disk that contains the software into your computer). 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 that
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comes with the program. Many programs provide special installation
instructions.
Connect your device to your computer.
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Double-click the *.exe file.
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If the file is an installer file, the installation wizard begins. Follow the
directions on the screen. Once the software has been installed on your
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