SOFTPAQ NUMBER:  SP11534
PART NUMBER:  311910-xxx
FILE NAME:  N/A
TITLE:  Compaq Aero 2100 Runtime Library Installation
VERSION:  1.00 
LANGUAGE:  English

CATEGORY:  Software Solution

DIVISIONS:  Handheld Products

PRODUCTS AFFECTED:  Compaq Aero 2100 with English ROM v1.12 only

OPERATING SYSTEM:  Microsoft Windows CE version 2.11

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION:  N/A

PREREQUISITES:  N/A

EFFECTIVE DATE:  May 1, 2000

ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTION ALLOWED:  Yes

SOFTPAQ UTILITY VERSION:  4.0

SUPERSEDES:  N/A

DESCRIPTION:  This installs the development tools listed below on the 
Aero 2100 to allow software developers to develop applications specifically 
for Palm-size PCs. 

VB (Visual Basic) support lets software developers write custom
applications for the Aero 2100 using Visual Basic.

MFC (Microsoft Foundation Classes) is useful to C++ developers
so they can develop custom programs specifically for the 
Aero 2100.

ADO (Microsoft ActiveX Data Objects) provides an interface
that allows developers easy-to-use access to a variety of
data sources.

HOW TO USE:

1. Download the SoftPaq to a directory on your hard drive.
The file downloaded is a self-extracting executable with a filename 
based on the SoftPaq Number above.

2. Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions. 
Entering "Y" to confirm the unpacking of files creates a new directory 
folder in the download directory.  All files are unpacked into this 
newly created directory.

3. After the directory has been created, you may delete the 
self-extracting file downloaded in step 1.

4. Connect your Aero 2100 to your desktop using the serial link.
Ensure an active connection has been established.  It is advised that
the unit also be connected to AC power to ensure no interruptions
occur during the installation such as low battery.

5. Select and execute the Setup.exe from the unpacked Softpaq
on your hard drive.

6. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the software upgrade
onto your Aero 2100.  An opportunity will be given to the user during
the install to select either each runtime component individually or all
components at the same time.

7. After the installation to the Aero 2100 is complete, you must reset
your device for the program to be active.  To do this simply disconnect
the unit from it's connection to the desktop and while the unit is still on,
use your stylus to press the reset button locate on the backside of the
Aero 2100 to the left of the agency label.

8. After the installation is completed, you may delete the directory 
created in step 2 if you wish.

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