Acer DX900 User Guide - Page 232

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 desktop computer, the installer will automatically transfer the software to your Pocket PC. 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 Pocket PC. If you cannot find any installation instructions for the program in the Read Me file or documentation, use synchronization tools Explore to copy the program file to the Program Files folder on your Pocket PC. For more information on copying files using synchronization tools, see Help. Once installation is complete, tap to switch to it. > Programs, and then the program icon Add a Program Directly from the Internet 1. Determine your Pocket PC and processor type so that you know which version of the software to install. Tap > 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 Pocket PC 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 Pocket PC types and processors. Be sure to select the program designed for the Pocket PC and your Pocket PC 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. 12-8