User's Manual

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Basic Skills
5. Double-click the *.exe file.
■ 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 computer, the installer will automatically transfer the software
to your device.
■ 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 device. 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 device. For more
information on copying files using ActiveSync, see ActiveSync Help.
Once installation is complete, tap , Programs, and then the program
icon to switch to it.
To add a program directly from the Internet
1. Determine your device and processor type so that you know which
version of the software to install.
Tap and then Settings. On the System tab, tap About. In the
Version tab, make a note of the information in Processor.
2. Download the program to your device straight from the Internet using
Pocket Internet Explorer. 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. Be sure to select the program designed for the Toshiba
Pocket PC e800 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. Tap the file, such as a *.xip or *.exe file. The installation wizard will
begin. Follow the directions on the screen.
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