Archos 500595 User Manual - Page 32

18.6 Software Packages Use this application to install or uninstall software packages. The .ipk extension is the standard extension for application programs for the PMA430. Although .ipk files developed for other devices might work on the PMA430, you should use.ipk files which have been specifically created for the PMA430 to be sure that the program works correctly. If you copy a .ipk installation file (created specifically for the PMA430) to your Documents folder, then you can run this installer, select "Install from Documents" and choose the file to install. Alternatively, you can just go to the Documents folder and double-click on an .ipk file and it will launch this Software Packages application. Once the program has been install, the PMA430 will notify you that the procedure has been completed. You might want to try the option "Install from Network". Once this new service has been put into place, you will be able to download and install software packages over the Internet directly from your PMA430. Refer to the section on Network in the Hardware settings chapter for information on how to set up and start an internet connection. 18.7 Restart This application allows you to perform a power down-reset of the PMA430 or a restart of the system software only. This might be needed if the system software has become corrupted and is no longer working properly. "Restart Qtopia" will just restart the system software, while "Reboot" will completely power down the PMA430, allowing a full restart of the whole operating system. 18.8 Application Services This application allows you to associate applications with certain file types. That is to say, you tell your PMA430 which application to use to open files of the format. For example, if you have two or three applications that can display JPEG images, then this program lets you select which application will be launched when you double click on a JPEG image in the Documents folder. 18.9 Plug-in Manager Warning!!! This program should be used with extreme care and only when you are familiar with QtopiaTM plug-ins. If you disable a plug-in, you could cause your machine to freeze and/or loose data or possibly continue running but degrade its performance. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you do not change any of these settings. 63 PART V Qtopia™ Desktop Application 64