Installing the Windows Mobile Emulator:

You will need to know if your computer is a 32-bit machine, or 64-bit: Use the following instructions to check: This can be checked by following these instructions : Microsoft Instructions

1. Download Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Premium:Download Here.

• NOTE: Only download if you do not have already have Visual Studio.

2. Browse to Microsoft Device Emulator 3.0 download page: Download Here

2a. Download the installer that corresponds to the operating system on your computer, either 32 bit or 64 bit.

2b. Run the installer when the download completes.

3i. Windows XP or lower

• Browse to Windows Mobile 6.0 SDK for Pocket PC download page, this will give you the image to run in the device emulator or click the following link: download

3a. Download the installer and run it when the download completes. [NOTE: If you are running Windows Vista or later versions of Windows, it may ask for ActiveSync 4.0 or greater. This product is not compatible with these versions of Windows.]

3ii. Windows Vista or greater

• Browse to Windows Mobile 6.0 SDK for Pocket PC download page, this will give you the image to run in the device emulator or click the following link: download

• If you are running Windows Vista or greater, download the Windows Mobile Device Center. You can get this from the following links. Using the 32-bit or 64-bit link, using the information of your system from step 2a, choose the appropriate link:

32bit Windows Mobile Device Center

64bit Windows Mobile Device Center

When the download is complete, run the installer.

4. Some devices do not come pre-installed with .NET Compact Framework 3.5. This is required for DragonRAD. If your device does not have .NET Compact Framework 3.5, download it from here: .NET Compact Framework 3.5

5. Publish your project to your server. Choose the Windows Mobile Platform, chose Windows Mobile 6 Professional Emulator, and press Start Emulator.

Connecting the Windows Mobile emulator to the network:

1. The emulator must be connected to the network. DragonRAD Designer will normally connect the emulator automatically to the network, however in case of problems connecting to your server, check these items:

2. On the emulator device screen, in Settings / Connections / Advanced /Select Networks, choose My Work Network

3. On the emulator, choose File / Configure / Network / Check ‘Enable Ne2000 PCMCIA network card and bind to:’ and select ‘Connected Network Card’. Note: This should eliminate the need to perform the next step.

4. If the device does not connect automatically, in Device Manager, click Refresh, select your emulator, right click and select Cradle. Windows should detect the device and connect to it.

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Note, please check the forum if you have questions or email support@dragonrad.com