White Paper M600
Data storage
M600 is divided into two parts:
•A GSM phone part, having flash memory. This is very similar to a conventional mobile phone.
•An 'Organizer' part running Symbian OS and having a large amount of flash and RAM mem- ory plus a Memory Stick™ slot and the ability to exchange files with a PC.
The RAM (Random Access Memory) is controlled by the Symbian OS operating system and is not used to store any user or program data. The RAM is totally
The available 128 MB flash memory is split into 48 MB for operating purposes and up to 80 MB for storage of user data, such as, audio files, pictures, documents, additional languages and settings such as the active theme. Flash memory retains data even with no power applied. Unlike some PDA devices, M600 does not require a small 'memory
backup' battery. Data stored on M600 is therefore not subject to loss due to such a battery running down.
The first 48 MB bank is used like a ROM. It stores the Symbian (UIQ) operating system, the
Note: The extensive MMI of M600 means that it is impractical to hold many languages inside the phone, as is the case for some other models.
Part of the flash memory provides a 'C:' drive of up to 80 MB capacity. This behaves just like a normal disk drive. The folders can be viewed and managed from the File manager application or from a connected PC.
User storage
The user storage space (C: drive) is shared across applications without any imposed restrictions, apart from the whole space becoming full.
Unlike a PC, the user does not need to be aware of the underlying filing system. Applications will always store information automatically in the appropriate folder, simplifying the management of data. Third party applications may implement more complex file management solutions where required.
Additional storage space is available by using Memory Stick™. A 64 MB Memory Stick Micro™ M2™ is included with M600; and Memory Sticks of up to 4 GB capacity are supported. Any number of Memory Sticks may be used for storage. Memory Sticks may be used to exchange data with other devices. See “Memory Stick Micro™ M2™” on page 41 for more information.
Depending on the application, data can be beamed, mailed, uploaded to the web, transferred to a PC or moved to a Memory Stick™ in order to archive and create free user space on M600. See “Synchronisation and data transfer” on page 48.
User storage configuration in the new M600
Applications and information are placed in the internal storage of M600 in the factory. This provides sample demonstration, educational, multimedia and fun content so that M600 can be used directly out of the box. Much of this can be deleted by the user in order to make the space available for personal use.
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