Sony CLIE PEG-NX73V Frequently Asked Questions Manual page 13

Avoiding problems
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Making a backup of the data on your CLIÉ
handheld
We recommend that you make a backup of your data in case of unexpected
problems. Backing up your data will ensure that it can be restored again on your
CLIÉ handheld, even if you have to perform a hard reset.
Making a backup using Memory Stick Backup
Use "Memory Stick" media and the supplied Memory Stick Backup on your
CLIÉ handheld to back up data and applications on your CLIÉ handheld.
b
"Memory Stick" media (sold separately) is required.
For details, refer to "Backing up your CLIÉ™ handheld data and
applications" in the "Handbook."
Making a backup using the HotSync
Data on your CLIÉ handheld is backed up to your computer when the
®
HotSync operation is performed. If you need to perform a hard reset, this
would erase all user data stored on your CLIÉ handheld. However, this can be
restored with the next HotSync
Note
Some applications installed later or some data created with such applications, cannot be
backed up using the HotSync
or data installed through beaming, "Memory Stick" media or CF memory card, by
synchronizing your computer with your CLIÉ handheld. Use Memory Stick Backup
to make such backups.
b
For details on the HotSync
files/data using the HotSync
the "Handbook."
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operation.
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operation. In particular, you cannot back up applications
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operation, refer to "Exchanging and updating
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operation (Other HotSync
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operation
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operations)" in
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