Nokia 6790 User Guide - Page 51
Downloads, Application manager, Install applications and software
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11. Downloads You can download and install applications to your device. Application manager With Application manager, you can see the software packages installed in your device. You can view details of installed applications, remove applications, and define installation settings. You can install two types of applications and software to your device: ● JME applications based on Java™ technology with the .jad or .jar file extensions ● Other applications and software suitable for the Symbian operating system with the .sis or .sisx file extensions Only install software that is compatible with your device. Install applications and software You can transfer installation files to your device from a compatible computer, download them during browsing, or receive them in a multimedia message, as an e-mail attachment, or using other connectivity methods, such as Bluetooth connectivity. You can use Nokia Application Installer in Nokia Ovi Suite to install an application to your device. Icons in Application manager indicate the following: .sis or .sisx application Java application application not fully installed application installed on the memory card Important: Only install and use applications and other software from trusted sources, such as applications that are Symbian Signed or have passed the Java Verified testing. Before installation, note the following: ● To view the application type, version number and the supplier or manufacturer of the application, select Options > View details. To display the security certificate details of the application, select Details: > Certificates: > View details. ● If you install a file that contains an update or repair to an existing application, you can only restore the original application if you have the original installation file or a full backup copy of the removed software package. To restore the original application, remove the application, and install the application again from the original installation file or the backup copy. The JAR file is required for installing Java applications. If it is missing, the device may ask you to download it. If there is no access point defined for the application, you are asked to select one. When you are downloading the JAR file, you may need to enter a user name and password to © 2010 Nokia. All rights reserved. 51