Dolphin 9700 User's Guide Rev (a) - Finn-ID

Installing Additional SoftwareIn addition to the default programs installed on your terminal when it is first booted up, you can install anyprogram (created for a Windows Mobile-based device), as long as the terminal has enough memory tostore the program and the program has an EXE, CAB, or DLL extension.The most popular place to find software on the Windows Mobile website: www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/products/pocketpc/When selecting programs, verify that the program and version of the program are designed for Windows! Mobile and your processor. You can verify your processor by tapping Start > Settings > System > About >Version. Make a note of the information in the Processor field.You can install additional software via:• ActiveSync - see page 8-10.• Infrared - see page 8-2.• Network connection (via wireless radio) - see page 8-11.• Connect to your ISP.Adding Programs to the Terminal Using ActiveSyncWhen selecting programs, verify that the program and version of the program are designed for Windows! Mobile and your processor. You can verify your processor by tapping Start > Settings > System > About >Version. Make a note of the information in the Processor field.Depending on the application, the software must be stored or installed on the host PC.1. Download the program to your desktop computer from either the Internet or the CD or disk that containsthe program. You may see a single EXE or setup.exe file, a CAB file, or DLL. There may alsobe several versions of files for different device types and processors.2. Read any installation instructions, Read Me files, or documentation that comes with the program.Many programs provide special installation instructions.3. Connect the terminal to the desktop computer via a Honeywell communication peripheral.If the File is an Installer:An installer program is one that installs on the PC and the terminal simultaneously; one process installsto both devices.1. On the PC, double-click the EXE or *.setup.exe file. The installation wizard begins.2. Follow the directions on the PC screen. The installation process includes transferring the software tothe terminal.If the File is Not an Installer:Some programs cannot be installed on PCs because they are designed for terminals. In these cases, theappropriate files must be stored on the host PC, transferred via ActiveSync, and installed on the terminal.You will know the program cannot be installed on the PC if an error message appears when you try toinstall it stating that the program is valid but designed for a different type of computer.1. If you cannot find any installation instructions for the program in the Read Me file or documentation,open ActiveSync and click Explore.*2. Click on the My Windows Mobile-Based Device folder and copy the program file or files to theProgram Files folder on the terminal.8 - 10