The Unofficial XCSoar Manual

From XCSoar

Download

Download the version of XCSoar that suits your device from SourceForge Click on "Binaries" to get a list of available versions.

Installing From a CAB file

If the version of XCSoar that you need comes as a file with a *.cab extention install as follows..

Copy the file to any location on your PDA. On your PDA find the file and select it. XCSoar will install.

Installing from Windows

If the version of XCSoar that you need comes with *.exe extension it is an "installer" application. Follow these instructions.

Installing from a Microsoft Windows system with ActiveSync installed.

Download prompt (Microsoft Internet Explorer)

ActiveSync window with an organiser connected.

Connect

Connect the organiser to Windows via ActiveSync. Usually a connection is made automatically when the organiser is placed in a cradle or connected via a data cable.

Backup

Prior to performing any installation it is a good idea to backup the organiser for extra safety. (Backup from Windows ActiveSync or other proprietary method, eg 'iPAQ Backup').

Execute

Run the XCSoar installation EXE. This will be called something like "Install-XCSoar-nnn.exe" - where nnn contains version number and target organiser type. To run, double click on the downloaded EXE on the desktop.

Licence Agreement

Read and accept the License Agreement.

If an earlier version of XCSoar is already installed, it can be safely replaced.

Follow Prompts

Follow the prompts for installation. The installer advises that there may be further instructions on the organiser. All further steps take place on the organiser.

Completing the installation

Erroneous Warning

On Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition and Windows Mobile 5, the organiser may warn that 'This software was designed for an earlier version of Windows and may not display correctly'. This prompt can be safely ignored.

Reset

Soft reset (see operating instructions) the organiser to enable installed fonts and the Today screen launcher. This is an optional step. After restart the "FLY" (for full GPS version) and "SIM" (for XCSoar Simulator mode) launcher icons will be visible on the Today screen of the organiser.

• Resetting the organiser before every use of XCSoar (and other demanding applications) is a good practice, as it frees up as much memory as possible.

The Today screen with XCSoar installed. (Windows Mobile 2003)

Start in Simulator mode

Choose Simulator from the Today screen.

A fully configured installation of XCSoar.

Simulator

Now have a play. Review the Quick Start Guide for an introduction.

Further Information

For further information see the FAQ.