Acer N10 Manual

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11 Customisin g your handheldAdding and removing programs1212 Download the program to your computer (or insert the CD or disk that contains theprogram into your computer).You may see a single *.xip, *.exe, *.cab, or *.zip file, a Setup.exe file, or severalversions of files for different device types and processors. Be sure to select theprogram designed for a Pocket PC and your handheld’s processor type.NOTE: Read any installation instructions, Read Me files, or documentation that comes withthe program. Many programs provide special installation instructions.3 Connect your handheld to your computer.4 Double-click the *.exe file.• If the file is an installer, the installation wizard will begin. Follow thedirections on the screen. Once the software has been installed on yourcomputer, the installer will automatically transfer the software to yourhandheld.• If the file is not an installer, you will see an error message stating that theprogram is valid but it is designed for a different type of computer. You willneed to move this file to your handheld. If you cannot find any installationinstructions for the program in the Read Me file or documentation, useActiveSync Explore to copy the program file to the Program Files folder onyour handheld. For more information on copying files using ActiveSync, seeActiveSync Help.5 Once installation is complete, tap , Programs, and then the program icon tolaunch it.To add a program directly from the Internet1 Determine your handheld and processor type so that you know which version of thesoftware to install.a Tap and then Settings.b On the System tab, tap About.c In the Version tab, make a note of the information in Processor.2 Download the program to your handheld straight from the Internet using PocketInternet Explorer.You may see a single *.xip, *.exe, *.cab, or *.zip file, a Setup.exe file, or severalversions of files for different device types and processors. Be sure to select theprogram designed for a Pocket PC and your handheld’s processor type.NOTE: Read any installation instructions, Read Me files, or documentation that comes withthe program. Many programs provide special installation instructions.3 Tap the file, such as a *.xip or *.exe file.The installation wizard will begin.4 Follow the directions on the screen.