User manual SONY VAIO VPC-L113FX/B DATASHEET

[. . . ] . 1 backup and restore applications for the iPAQ Pocket PC h3800, h3900, h5400, and h1910 series With so much more information being accumulated on our networks, computers, and devices, such as handhelds, the importance of backing up our data has become just as significant. Whether for legal purposes or in case of system failures, backups of our computer devices serve the purpose of retaining our information for future use. Not only is a solid process for backing up our data important, but also a sound restore process is also vital for maintaining the integrity of the information. This white paper describes the backup and restore applications available with the iPAQ Pocket PCs h3800, h3900, h5400, and h1910Series. [. . . ] Note: With Contacts and/or Appointments selected, your Pocket PC will perform a PIM synchronization after a normal reset. The amount of time for this synchronization to occur depends on how much Calendar and Contact data is on your Pocket PC. 5981-4260EN backup and restore applications for iPAQ Pocket PC h3800, h3900, h5400, and h1910 series . . 16 permanently removing PIM data The PIM backup file is stored in an inaccessible area of ROM (if you have this feature enabled). Because it is not removed during total loss of power or a full reset, if you want to erase this data manually or refrain from having PIM automatically backed up, follow these steps: 1. From this screen, tap the Permanent PIM application icon to open the program. 3. 4. Tap on the Contacts, Appointments, or both to deselect them. A message asking if you are sure you want erase all of the backup contents of these items displays. If you are sure you want to have these items removed, tap "Yes", otherwise, tap "No". Tap OK in the application window to exit the Permanent PIM application. 5. Your PIM data is no longer automatically saved to ROM. If you want to remove PIM data permanently, you can perform a full reset at this time. A full reset can be performed by simultaneously pressing the two outer application buttons and the reset button on the bottom of the handheld for 10 seconds. 5981-4260EN backup and restore applications for iPAQ Pocket PC h3800, h3900, h5400, and h1910 series . Select the backup file you want to use. 6. From the tree view, select which items you want to restore. 5981-4260EN backup and restore applications for iPAQ Pocket PC h3800, h3900, h5400, and h1910 series . . 24 7. From the main screen, tap Options. . . 9. Check the Stop Processes Before Restore checkbox. From the main screen, tap Restore to begin the process. Press Start to initiate the restore. 5981-4260EN backup and restore applications for iPAQ Pocket PC h3800, h3900, h5400, and h1910 series . After the restore is complete, the following screen displays. 13. Tap OK and perform a normal (soft) reset. 5981-4260EN backup and restore applications for iPAQ Pocket PC h3800, h3900, h5400, and h1910 series . . 26 permanent PIM Permanent PIM is not part of the h3900 backup utility. Permanent PIM allows you to store Calendar (appointment) and Contacts information into non-volatile flash memory so that it is not lost after a total loss of power or a full (hard) reset. backing up your PIM data To activate Permanent PIM on your iPAQ h3900 series device, follow these steps: 1. From this screen, tap the Permanent PIM application icon to open the program. 3. 4. Select both check boxes to store Contacts and Appointments to non-volatile flash memory. [. . . ] Select the PIM tab from the bottom of the backup screen. From the PIM screen, tap the Enable Automatic Backup/Restore checkbox. 4. Tap OK to exit. Your PIM data is now automatically saved to ROM. Each time Calendar or Contact data is added to the iPAQ device, it also adds the information to the PIM backup. Note: With the Enable Automatic Backup/Restore selected, your Pocket PC will perform a PIM synchronization after a normal reset. [. . . ]