Nokia E61 Memory card security, Format a memory card, Back up and restore to the memory card

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You can see how much memory is currently in use, how much free memory remains, and how much memory is consumed by each data type. For example, you can see how much memory your e-mail messages, text documents, or calendar appointments consume.

Tip: To ensure that you have adequate memory, you should regularly delete or transfer data to a memory card or PC.

Memory card

This device uses a mini Secure Digital (SD) card. Use only compatible miniSD cards with this

device. Other memory cards, such as MultiMediaCards, reduced-size MultiMediaCards or full-size SD cards, do not fit in the memory card slot and are not compatible with this device. Using an incompatible memory card may damage the memory card as well as the device, and data stored on the incompatible card may be corrupted.

Your Nokia device supports the FAT16 and FAT32 file systems for memory cards. If you use a memory card from another device or if you want to ensure compatibility of the memory card with your Nokia device, you may need to format the memory card with your Nokia device. However, all data in the memory card is permanently deleted if you format the memory card.

Format a memory card

When a memory card is formatted, all data on the card is lost permanently. Consult your retailer to find out if you must format the memory card before you can use

it. To format a memory card, select Options > Format mem. card. When formatting is complete, enter a name for the memory card.

Back up and restore to the memory card

It is recommended to back up device memory regularly to the memory card. The information can be restored to your device later. Do not remove the memory card in the middle of an operation when the card is being accessed. Removing the card in the middle of an operation may damage the memory card as well as the device, and data stored on the card may be corrupted. To back up information from device memory to a memory card, select Menu > Tools > Memory card > Options > Backup phone mem.. To restore information from the memory card to the device memory, select Menu > Tools > Memory card > Options > Restore from card.

If you cannot use a memory card in your device, you may have the wrong type of memory card, the card may not be formatted for your device, or the card has a corrupted file system.

Tip: You can insert and remove a memory card without removing the battery or switching off the device.

Memory card security

You can protect a memory card with a password to prevent unauthorized access. To set a password, select Options > Set password. The password can be up to 8 characters long and is case-sensitive. The password is stored in your device and you do not need to enter it again while you use the memory card on the same