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Hard reset

You can also perform a hard reset (also known as a full reset). A hard reset should only be performed if a normal reset does not solve a system problem. After a hard reset, the device is restored to its default settings—the way it was when you first purchased it and turned it on. Any programs you installed, data you entered, and settings you customized on your device will be lost. Only Windows Mobile® software and other pre-installed programs will remain.

Warning!

Your device will be set back to factory default settings. Make sure that any additional installed

 

programs and/or user data have been backed up before you perform a hard reset.

Important

If Encrypt files when placed on a storage card is enabled, backup all files from the storage card

 

before using Clear Storage, hard reset, or updating the ROM system software. Otherwise you will no

 

longer be able to access the encrypted files on the storage card. Use ActiveSync or Windows Mobile

 

Device Center to transfer files between your storage card and computer. After the procedure, copy your

 

files back to the storage card.

To perform a hard reset

1.Turn off the power.

2.Press and hold the ENTER key, and then press the POWER key.

3.Release the POWER key, but continue pressing the ENTER key until you see the following message on the screen:

This operation will delete all your personal data, and reset all settings to manufacturer default. Press VolUp to restore manufacturer default, or press other keys to cancel.

4.Release the ENTER key, then press the VOLUME UP button to perform the hard reset, or press any other button to cancel the reset.

After the device performs the hard reset and restarts, the customization process will start followed by the Quick Start Wizard.

Clear Storage

Another way of clearing the device storage and reset all settings back to factory default settings is to use the Clear Storage feature. You will lose all your data and files on the device storage when you use Clear Storage, so make sure to do a backup first.

1.Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Memory > Clear Storage tab.

2.Enter “1234” and then tap OK.

After the device performs the Clear Storage and restarts, the customization process will start followed by the Quick Start Wizard.

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HTC DIAM400 user manual Hard reset, To perform a hard reset, Tap Start Settings System tab Memory Clear Storage tab