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files to this type of memory. You can, for example, set the camera application to save
photos directly to the memory card.
The dynamic memory (RAM) is about 512 MB and cannot be used for storage. RAM
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is used to handle running applications and the operating system.
You may have to purchase a memory card separately.
Read more about the use of memory in Android devices by downloading the white
paper for your device at
Improving memory performance
The memory in your device tends to fill up as a result of normal usage. If the device
starts to slow down, or applications suddenly shut down, you should consider the
following:
Always have more than 100 MB of free internal storage and more than 100 MB of free
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RAM.
Close down running applications that you are not using.
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Clear the memory cache for all applications.
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Uninstall downloaded applications that you don't use.
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Transfer photos, videos, and music from the internal memory to the memory card.
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If your device can't read content on the memory card, you may need to format it.
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To view the memory status
From your Home screen, tap
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Find and tap Settings > Storage.
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To view the amount of free and used RAM
From your Home screen, tap
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Find and tap Settings > Apps > Running.
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To clear the memory cache for all applications
From your Home screen, tap
1
Find and tap Settings > Storage.
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Tap Cached data > OK.
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When you clear the memory cache, you don't lose any important information or settings.
To transfer media files to the memory card
Make sure you have a memory card inserted in your device.
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From your Home screen, tap
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Find and tap Settings > Storage > Transfer data to SD card.
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Mark the file types you want to transfer to the memory card.
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Tap Transfer.
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To stop applications and services from running
From your Home screen, tap
1
Find and tap Settings > Apps > Running.
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Select an application or service, then tap Stop.
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To format the memory card
From your Home screen, tap
1
Find and tap Settings > Storage > Erase SD card.
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To confirm, tap Erase SD card > Erase everything
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All content on the memory card gets erased when you format it. Be sure to make backups of
all data that you want to save before formatting the memory card. To back up your content,
you can copy it to a computer. For more information, see
computer on the 82page.
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