Product specifications

Basic Operation

3. Type: Gismo can store files in two formats. A .gbk file is the standard form, but you can

also select a self extracting .exe file. This kind of file will automatically bring up the

program to extract the contents if it is executed.

4. Location: This is the name of the media which defines the place that you wish to store or

retrieve the backup. In file explorer this is the same as the top level directory name for

extended storage locations. Tapping this will bring up a selection list. You must have the

memory card installed to see it on this list.

The backup program works by building a compressed file in the

Location and directory you specify. The file contains only the

items that you selected. It can build a regular backup file or a little

larger self-restore file. Self-The backup command can save your

backup to any location that you may wish. It is a good idea to

reserve an SD card especially for this purpose. While the program

supports backups even to RAM (main memory), this should only

be used for temporary saves.

Note that you cannot backup SD or CF card contents with this

program. The files on these cards will not get lost if the battery

runs down, but the recommendation is to keep critical data

backed up by temporarily placing a copy in RAM and using the

backup utility. It is also possible to use file explorer to copy your

SD card to a CF card to be used as backup. Similarly, the WayPoint

navigation maps and

programs are supplied on a Flash Disk. This is a non-volatile 128 MByte storage area in your unit.

It is also a good idea to back this up by making a copy using file explorer to an SD or CF card.

The figure on the previous page shows the Options menu.

• The Backup Options include the ability to stop all running processes. This is

important for a full backup since running processes cannot be safely backed up under

some conditions. There is also an option to exclude certain files from the backup (such

as previous backup files or temp files).

• The Restore Options include the ability to stop processes and the ability to handle the

start menu based on what is restored.

• The Battery Monitor feature can automatically back up data based on a battery level

threshold. Thus if the battery starts to get low the unit can stop what its doing and save

the state of your RAM contents. It can also be used to simply warn you about the

battery status and can be set to whatever percentage you might like.

About Backups

It is easy to build backups that can eventually fill up your storage so it is a good idea to purge

them occasionally. The file explorer command can be used to erase files. You should load your