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pmoto · 03-11-03, 11:11 AM

1) I have never had to reformat a card prior to using it. However, some believe that doing so may reduce the chances of having problems with the card in the future.

2) You do not need to convert the MP3 files to another format. Although WMP also plays WMA files (which are smaller) so its up to you whether you want to convert them to WMA to save space.

3) Copying the MP3s onto your CF card is pretty simple assuming you have ActiveSync working correctly between your Axim and PC. Once you have established an ActiveSync session you can use Windows Explorer to copy the files from your PC to your Axim. The Axim's CF card will show up in the Mobile Device\My Pocket PC\CF card folder under My Computer. Some recommend putting the MP3s in a folder named My Documents on the CF card. Once they are on the CF card simply fire up WMP and browse to the CF card and you should be able to select and play any of the MP3s.

I should point out that using ActiveSync to copy files is pretty slow. It is MUCH faster if you use a CF card reader to copy the files to the CF card. If you don't already have one, they are relatively inexpensive and a hugh time saver when it comes to transferring files.

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pmoto Aximsite Minor League Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Nebraska Posts: 108 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1) I have never had to reformat a card prior to using it. However, some believe that doing so may reduce the chances of having problems with the card in the future. 2) You do not need to convert the MP3 files to another format. Although WMP also plays WMA files (which are smaller) so its up to you whether you want to convert them to WMA to save space. 3) Copying the MP3s onto your CF card is pretty simple assuming you have ActiveSync working correctly between your Axim and PC. Once you have established an ActiveSync session you can use Windows Explorer to copy the files from your PC to your Axim. The Axim's CF card will show up in the Mobile Device\My Pocket PC\CF card folder under My Computer. Some recommend putting the MP3s in a folder named My Documents on the CF card. Once they are on the CF card simply fire up WMP and browse to the CF card and you should be able to select and play any of the MP3s. I should point out that using ActiveSync to copy files is pretty slow. It is MUCH faster if you use a CF card reader to copy the files to the CF card. If you don't already have one, they are relatively inexpensive and a hugh time saver when it comes to transferring files.