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T-Mobile MDA III User Manual
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Adding or Removing Programs
By default, programs added to your device at the factory are stored in the ROM (read only memory).
You cannot remove these programs, and you will never accidentally lose them. You can install any
other programs created for your device, as long as it has enough memory. The most popular web
site to nd software for Pocket PC devices is http://www.microsoft.com/mobile/pocketpc.
To add programs using ActiveSync :
You will need to save the appropriate software to the hard drive of your PC before installing it
on your device.
1. Download the program to your PC (or insert the CD or disk that contains the program into your PC).
Be sure that the program is compatible with your device before installing it.
2. Read any installation instruction or documentation that came with the program. Many programs
provide their own installation instructions.
3. Connect your device to a PC.
4. Double click on the program's .exe le.
n If the le is an installer, the installation wizard will begin. Follow the directions on the screen.
Once the software has been installed on your PC, the installer will automatically transfer the
software to your device.
n If the le is not an installer, you will see an error message stating that the program is valid but
was designed for a different type of PC. You will need to move this le to your device. If you
cannot nd any installation instructions for the program in the Read Me le or documentation,
use the
Explore command in ActiveSync to explore the Program Files folder on your
device.
Once installation is completed, tap > Programs > program icon.
To add a program directly from the Internet:
1. Determine that your device and processor type meet the requirement of the software that you want
to install.
2. Download the program to your device directly from the Internet using Pocket Internet Explorer
.
You should see a single *.xip, *.exe or *.zip le, a setup.exe le, or several versions of the les for
different device types and processors. Be sure to select the program designed for the Pocket PC.
3. Read the installation instructions, readme les, or documentation that came with the program. Many
programs provide their installation instructions.
4. Tap the le, such as a *.xip or *.exe le. The installation wizard will begin. Follow the directions on
the screen.
To remove a program: