White paper G900c
Data storage
The memory of G900c is divided into:
•A Phone memory with a phone part, and an 'Organizer' part running Symbian OS. The ‘Organizer’ part consists of a RAM (Random Access Memory) memory that is controlled by the Symbian OS, and a 256 MB flash memory. The flash memory is split into approximately 96 MB for operating purposes and up to 160 MB for storage of user data, additional languages and settings such as the active theme. This part
behaves just like a normal disk drive. The fold- ers can be viewed and managed from the File manager application or from a connected com- puter.
•A Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) memory card of maximum 8 GB (not included at delivery) for user file storage. This memory behaves like a normal disk drive. It can be accessed as a USB mass storage device from a computer, allowing fast transfer of files.
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 computer, the user does not need to be aware of the underlying file 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 cards. Memory cards of up to 8 GB capacity are supported. Any number of memory cards may be used for storage. See “Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™)” on page 38 for more information on how to use memory cards when exchanging data with other devices.
Depending on the application, data can be beamed, mailed, uploaded to the Web, transferred to a computer or moved to a memory card in order to archive and create free user space on Sony Ericsson P1. See “Synchronization” on page 44.
User storage configuration in G900c
Applications and information are placed in the internal storage of G900c in the factory. This provides sample demonstration, educational, multimedia and fun content so that G900c 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.
Action at master reset
Master reset restores the phone to its purchase state, that is, all user data is deleted. When a master reset is initiated the user can select to keep all
If the user has backed up data in G900c using the PC Suite for Sony Ericsson, then the C: drive can be restored to the state it was in when the backup was made. The exception is DRM Forward Lock protected files, which cannot be transferred to other media and therefore not backed up.
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