Datalogic Pegaso Product Reference Manual

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3-6 Pegaso™ Industrial PDA with Windows® CEUsing an Installation WizardIf the file has an installer, the installation wizard begins automatically if you have Active-Sync installed. Most installation programs require an ActiveSync connection. (Refer to"Installing & Setting Up Microsoft ActiveSync" on page 4-1.)Follow the directions on the screen. Once the software is installed on your desktop com-puter, the installer transfers the software to your Pegaso.Installing Programs ManuallyTo quickly install programs on multiple units, use the Falcon Management Utility(FMU). For more information, refer to page 2-13.If the file does not contain an installer, an error mes-sage indicates the program is valid but is designedfor a different type of computer.• Install *.cab, *.exe *.zip, setup.exefiles, or other files designed for the Pegaso.• Many Windows CE applications will alsowork on the Pegaso.Start by downloading the program to your desktopcomputer (or insert the CD or disk that containsthe program into your desktop computer).1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > System >General on the Pegaso. Make a note of theinformation in the Processor field as shown at right. The processor type is requiredto determine file type compatibility.2. Read the installation instructions, ReadMe files, or manual that comes with theprogram. Many programs provide installation instructions.• If you cannot find installation instructions for the program in the ReadMe fileor manual, use ActiveSync Explore to copy the program file to the ProgramFiles folder on your Pegaso.• For more information on copying files using ActiveSync, refer to the ActiveSynconline Help.3. Connect your Pegaso and desktop computer. Refer to "Networks, Communica-tions, and Connections", starting on page 4-1 to connect your Pegaso with yourPC.4. Double-click the *.exe or *.cab file.5. Once the installation is complete, double-tap the program icon from the desktop,or select Programs > program icon to select it.Refer to "Using ActiveSync to Add to the Start Menu" on page 3-7.