Adding Programs; Adding A Program From The Internet - Symbol PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Manual

Adding Programs

Install the appropriate software on your desktop computer before installing it on your
terminal.
1. Tap Start, then Settings. On the System tab, tap About. In the Version tab, note 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 *.xip file,
*.exe file, a *.zip file, or a Setup.exe file.
3. Read any installation instructions, Read Me files, or documentation that comes with
the program. Many programs provide special installation instructions.
4. Connect your terminal and desktop computer.
5. Double-click the *.exe file.
If the file is an installer, the installation wizard begins. Follow the directions on the
screen. Once the software is installed on your desktop computer, the installer
transfers the software to your terminal.
If the file is not an installer, an error message states that the program is valid but is
designed for a different type of computer. Move this file to your terminal. If you
cannot find 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 terminal. For more information on copying files using
ActiveSync, see ActiveSync Help.
When installation is complete, tap Start, Programs, then the program icon to select it.

Adding a Program from the Internet

1. Tap Start, then Settings. On the System tab, tap About. In the Version tab, note the
information in Processor.
2. Download the program to your terminal from the Internet using Pocket Internet
Explorer. You may see a single *.xip, *.exe, *.zip file, or a Setup.exe file.
3. Read any installation instructions, Read Me files, or documentation that comes with
the program. Many programs provide special installation instructions.
4. Tap the file, such as a *.xip or *.exe file, to launch the installation wizard. Follow the
directions on the screen.
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