User manual PALM SECURE DIGITAL CARD & MULTIMEDIACARD

[. . . ] and its subsidiaries assume no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this handbook. and its subsidiaries assume no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise through the use of this software. and its subsidiaries assume no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a result of malfunction, dead battery, or repairs. [. . . ] 5 Using the Cards in a Reader/Writer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Copying files to a card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Deleting files from a card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Adding the card directories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Contents Page iii Page iv PalmTM Secure Digital Card and MultiMediaCard Handbook About This Book This handbook describes how to use a Secure Digital (SD) card or MultiMediaCard with your PalmTM handheld or a computer equipped with a card reader/writer device. It guides you through: s s Storing files in the proper directories on the card Using the card in your handheld--copying files to the card, deleting files, and beaming from the card Using the card in a reader/writer device--copying files to the card from your computer, and deleting files from the card Adding the required directories to a third-party card s s For additional information about expansion card features and usage, refer to your Palm handheld handbook. About This Book Page 1 Page 2 PalmTM Secure Digital Card and MultiMediaCard Handbook Introduction Secure Digital (SD) and MultiMediaCard expansion cards are high-capacity storage media that allow you to exchange data across different devices. The SD card additionally features a write-protect lock and faster read/write speed of up to 10 megabytes per second. You can use expansion cards to exchange files between your handheld and any computer equipped with a reader/writer device. About the card directory The following table shows where the handheld stores files on a card when you copy files from your handheld. When copying files to a card from your computer, it is important to place them in the proper folder so that the handheld can find them. Folder/Subfolder Types of Files Stored PALM/Launcher Applications (PRC) Databases (PDB) Web clipping applications (PQA) Electronic books (PDB, PRC) Image (JPG, JPEG, GIF) Video (QT, MOV, AVI, MPG, MPEG) Audio (MP3, WAV) Page 3 PALM/Books DCIM AUDIO Introduction Using the Cards in Your Handheld Insert the card as indicated by the card icon on the back panel. Copying files to a card To copy applications, web clipping applications, or databases: s Refer to the section on copying applications to an expansion card in your handheld handbook. To copy image, video, audio files, or eBooks: 1. Tap the icon for the application that uses the file you are copying. Use the appropriate command within the application to copy files to the card. Page 4 PalmTM Secure Digital Card and MultiMediaCard Handbook Note: Some applications cannot be opened on a card because they use libraries stored on the handheld. If an error message appears while opening a card application, copy the application to the handheld and open it. Deleting files from a card To delete applications, web clipping applications, or databases: s Refer to the section on deleting applications from an expansion card in your handheld handbook. To delete image, video, or audio files, or eBooks: 1. Tap the icon for the application that uses the file you are deleting. Use the appropriate commands within the application to delete the file from the card. Beaming from a card You can beam information from a card to another handheld. To beam from a card: 1. Tap Beam. . Using the Cards in Your Handheld Page 5 3. Tap the Beam From pick list and select Card. 4. [. . . ] Drag the files to the directory folder you opened on the card. Deleting files from a card To remove files from a card, use standard techniques for deleting files using your computer. Using the Cards in a Reader/Writer Page 7 Adding the card directories Third-party cards do not contain the directory folders that the handheld requires to store and read files. You must add these folders before copying files to the card from your computer using the reader/writer device. Note: The handheld automatically adds the required folders to a third-party card when you copy files to the card from the handheld or use HotSync® technology to send files to a card. To add the required directories to a third-party card: 1. [. . . ]