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136 Managing Your Device
13.7 Managing Memory
To see how much memory is available for use
Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Memory > Main tab.
The amount of memory allocated to data storage versus program storage is displayed, as well as the amount
of memory in use versus the available memory.
To see the available space of the storage card
Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Memory > Storage card tab.
If your device is running low on memory, try the following to free memory on your device:
Close programs which are not in use.
Move files and e-mail attachments to a storage card.
Delete unnecessary files. Tap
Start > File Explorer. Tap and hold the file, and tap Delete.
Delete large files. To find large files on your device, tap
Start > Programs > Search. In the Type list, tap
Larger than 64 KB, and tap Search.
In Opera Mobile or Internet Explorer Mobile, delete temporary Internet files and clear history information.
Remove programs you no longer use.
Reset your device.
13.8 Resetting Your Device
Soft reset
Occasionally, you may need to reset your device. A soft (or normal) reset of your device clears all active
program memory and shuts down all active programs. This can be useful when your device is running slower
than normal, or a program is not performing properly. A soft reset is also necessary after the installation of
some programs. If a soft reset is performed when programs are running, unsaved work will be lost.
To perform a soft reset
1. Pull out the stylus.
2. Use the stylus to press the RESET button located at the
bottom of the device.
Your device restarts and displays the Today screen.
RESET button
Hard reset
You can also perform a hard reset (also known as a full reset). A hard reset should only be performed if
a normal reset does not solve a system problem. After a hard reset, the device is restored to its default
settings—the way it was when you first purchased it and turned it on. Any programs you installed, data you
entered, and settings you customized on your device will be lost. Only Windows Mobile® software and other
pre-installed programs will remain.
Warning! Your device will be set back to factory default settings. Make sure that any additional installed
programs and/or user data have been backed up before you perform a hard reset.
Important If Encrypt files when placed on a storage card is enabled, backup all files from the storage card
before using Clear Storage, hard reset, or updating the ROM system software. Otherwise you will no
longer be able to access the encrypted files on the storage card. Use ActiveSync or Windows Mobile
Device Center to transfer files between your storage card and computer. After the procedure, copy your
files back to the storage card.
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