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except that the Personal Data entries and Option entries have been expanded by tapping the plus
sign to show the contents. This listing is similar for either a backup or a restore.
The list includes everything that is stored in RAM on the
WayPoint
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Pocket PC PDA and by default all items are checked
to be backed up as shown on the screen by the checkmarks.
For a restore the list shows everything that is in the backup file
that was selected.
Smaller backups of less data can be useful to keep track of
personal data that changes frequently or files that you are planning
to edit but would like to be able to restore if the change doesn’t
work. Your personal data can be the most important item on the
list and you may want to consider special backups of this data.
CUSTOM BACKUP
To backup just the data you want:
1. Uncheck the items you do not wish to back up. Use the + entry to show more detail
about your choices. Check or uncheck the boxes until the exact choices are made.
2. If you wish to change the filename or location, tap the icon. Generally you will want
to select somewhere other than RAM for your backup file. The filename should be
descriptive. See more below under Advanced Features.
3. Tap to initiate the backup.
4. A confirming screen will appear. Tap Start to begin. The screen will display the progress.
Advanced Features
In the System Data category is a check mark for the file system. Much of the file system files are
actually in ROM but this setting will get all of the rest of them. The Registry is a special place used
by the Pocket PC OS to store settings for programs. In particular this is a good thing to backup if
you install beta software or other software that you don’t trust so that if you have to remove it
you can restore the Registry as well. The standard remove program often leaves entries in the
Registry.
The backup file selection Button permits defining the file name and file location. It brings up
a form with 4 entries to fill in. These are:
1. Name: This is the name of the file. It should be descriptive of the contents and date.
2. Folder: This is the file folder that you wish the backup to be stored in. Tapping this will
bring up a selection list.