Memory Help for Noobies - Page 2

lvgdgts · 03-21-05, 05:12 PM

Originally Posted by ecxim

I have an Axim X50....how do you move the program from main memory to run in a cf or sd card... i tried cutting and pasting a program using file explorer but it didn't work....Thanks a lot for the info...

ecxim

You can use File Explorer in Active sync to move a program. This is more easily done with a card reader. You can move the file to your desktops hard drive and then back to a card. The quickest is often to re-install the application. When a window pops up asking if you want it in the default directory, click on "No". You will then be given the option to choose which directory it goes to(i.e. Main Memory, BIS, CF card or SD card).

ecxim · 03-21-05, 05:25 PM

Thanks a lot for the help guys!!!
Incedentally, I was following your advice and exploring "My Device" and found a folder called "eNews"...inside was a file which looked like a file for CNN news..... but I don't have Avantgo or any of the news programs in my axim.... anyone have any idea how it got there and what I should use for it???

Thanks again!

lostokie2 · 03-23-05, 03:37 PM

OK, I'm in. today I ordered a x50v. I'm very excited, waiting for delivery around the Easter holiday will be long I'm certain. currently I am running a "dinosaur" Handspring Visor Platium with Palm OS. Learning a new system should be exciting! The medical software that I use has upgraded/updated right out of my current capabilities. When my new "tool" arrives, I'll be right here asking for help! Celebrate Easter!

Rsaturn9 · 03-23-05, 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by lostokie2

OK, I'm in. today I ordered a x50v. I'm very excited, waiting for delivery around the Easter holiday will be long I'm certain. currently I am running a "dinosaur" Handspring Visor Platium with Palm OS. Learning a new system should be exciting! The medical software that I use has upgraded/updated right out of my current capabilities. When my new "tool" arrives, I'll be right here asking for help! Celebrate Easter!

Welcome to Axim-Site lostokie2,Enjoy your new Toy:approve:

stoneraven9 · 03-27-05, 07:22 PM

I saw a couple posts by people asking memory questions, and thought they might like to read this.
Hope it helps.

DavidLennartz · 03-28-05, 06:56 AM

Thank you stoneraven this was a well presented, concise and informative post.......explaining all of what I wanted to tell someone a couple days ago!!!!

ramspot · 03-28-05, 01:50 PM

Good compilation of basic info that I will attest is HARD to find! Thanks, stoneraven

stoneraven9 · 03-28-05, 02:20 PM

hmmmm, maybe I should get this posted as a sticky in the "newbie area"

Rsaturn9 · 03-28-05, 03:40 PM

Originally Posted by stoneraven9

hmmmm, maybe I should get this posted as a sticky in the "newbie area"

Place it in your sig Linked to this thread as a Reference, so all can enjoy when they see you:approve:

stoneraven9 · 03-28-05, 04:19 PM

Originally Posted by rsaturn9

Place it in your sig Linked to this thread as a Reference, so all can enjoy when they see you:approve:

Thanks for the idea. Done. :approve:

Rsaturn9 · 03-28-05, 04:27 PM

Originally Posted by stoneraven9

Thanks for the idea. Done. :approve:

Looks Great:approve:

ozmosis · 03-28-05, 07:10 PM

Great thread Stoneraven. I'm on my second Axim and you've cleared up some things for me too. Now I need to ensure I have the right programs in the right location.

LittleHey03 · 03-29-05, 07:39 AM

So am I reading this right that pretty much the X50 opening price unit is "joke" unless one doesn't plan on using anything but what comes on windows? Having 64meg and having windows platform eat up 38meg doesn't seem to leave much else one could ad with the excess 26meg. Granted it's the platform and should be bigger, but what's the average size of most of the programs? I know programs could be loaded onto cards, but I am trying to figure out how much to expect to use before cards will come into play. My home computer is not set for WIFI so it would be basic games and using it for storing things for quick call up on business. I was looking at the X50 considering I couldn't make myself pay $499 for the X50V, but I may now take another look that the extra $100 for the X50mid. Anybody using or has used the X50 or X50mid that can give some input?

EagleScout · 03-30-05, 03:14 PM

How can I tell what is installed on my MAIN and BIS memory slots?

Also, my slider is in the middle for my MAIN memory. I would like to make this memory completely free for Programs to run and not have anything stored on it. Is this possible and if so how do I make sure it stays this way. I know not to install to default but that is about it for me...I do not have a external card as of today. I just got my X50v last night. So this is all new to me.

Great thread btw...

Thanks for any feedback...

ES

stoneraven9 · 03-30-05, 03:55 PM

Originally Posted by EagleScout

How can I tell what is installed on my MAIN and BIS memory slots?

Also, my slider is in the middle for my MAIN memory. I would like to make this memory completely free for Programs to run and not have anything stored on it. Is this possible and if so how do I make sure it stays this way. I know not to install to default but that is about it for me...I do not have a external card as of today. I just got my X50v last night. So this is all new to me.

Great thread btw...

Thanks for any feedback...

ES

Welcome aboard the Aximsite. Hope you are having "fun" with your new toy.
Use the file explorer to find out what has been installed where.
My limited advice is to leave the memory slider more or less in the middle. Maybe move it a bit to the left, to allow a little more room for programs to run, but the system will manage it.
Some programs operate better in the Main Memory area, and should be installed there. These are yourToday screen programs such as Pocket Breeze, Pocket Plus, Today Plus, Contact Breeze, and your program launcher apps.
My suggestion is not to install too much on your Ax until you get your storage card, as a lot of programs are able to run off the cards quickly and easily. If you install them now, you will just want to move them later, or have to uninstall them and install then again. My personal preferrence is to use the SD card for running stuff like Betaplayer, Adobe, etc (things that give you a choice to install the main part of the program) and to leave the CF card slot for multimedia, such as pictures, music files, movies, etc (this will eat up room quickly, and CF cards are normally a bit cheaper when you want to purchase another)
Put your file management programs, such as Advanced Explorer, or Pocket Mechanic, or Resco Explorer, in your Built in Storage area. They run well from there.
You have to understand, as well, that even though you direct the programs to install in a particular spot, the programs are still going to put certain files in your main memory or your BIS (windows area) anyways. These are pesky to find and try to move, and if you are not sure what to do, leave them alone (at least until you learn a little more, hehehe)
Oh yeah, don't forget to backup everything before you add programs. Sometimes they lock up your Ax, or just do not want to run with a particular program you already have installed. Learn where your "reset" button is, quick.

I installed Sprite Backup on my BIS area, with it doing regular scheduled backups onto my SD card. MrKlaatu has a nice setup on how to set up Sprite Backup for automatic scheduling. I forget which post it was in, so do a search and find it. (good experience learning the search feature of the site)
In the end... Just have fun and do not get too caught up in the toy. Don't forget, as long as you have a recent backup, you can always do a hard reset to get everything back to normal, then restore the files.