Memory

See how much memory is available

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

On the Main tab, the amount of memory allocated to file and data storage versus program storage is displayed, as well as the amount of memory in use versus the available memory.

See available storage card memory

You can see how much memory is available on a storage card that is inserted into your device.

1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Memory

2. Tap the Storage Card tab.

Tip
If you have more than one card inserted, tap the list box and then the storage card whose information you want to view.

Free up program memory

1. Stop programs you are not currently using.
2. Move e-mail attachments to a storage card.
3. Move files to a storage card.
4. Delete unnecessary files.
5. Delete large files.
6. In Internet Explorer Mobile, delete temporary Internet files and clear history information. Remove programs you no longer use.
7. Soft Reset your device, as described in the owner's manual.

Tip
In most programs, you can also use the keyboard shortcut CTRL+Q to close the program.

Close programs
Even when you tap the x in the corner of a program, it may still be running in the background, in case you want to pull it up again. To completely exit a program you may need to:

1. Tap Start> Settings > System tab > Memory > Running Programs tab.
2. In the Running Programs list, tap the program you want to close, and tap Stop. Tip
In most programs, you can also use the keyboard shortcut CTRL+Q to close the program.

Next: Move & Delete Files

Move & Delete Files

Move files to a storage card

1. Tap Programs > File Explorer.
2. Tap and hold the file, and tap Cut.
3. Browse to the storage card folder and tap Edit > Paste.

Delete files

1. Tap Programs > File Explorer. Tap and hold the file, and tap Delete.

Delete large files

1. To find your largest files, tap Programs > Search. In the Type list, tap Larger than 64 KB, and tap Search.

Remove programs

You can only remove programs that you installed. Programs that come with your device cannot be removed.

1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Remove Programs.
2. In the Programs in storage memory list, select the program you want to remove, and tap Remove.
3. Tap Yes. If another confirmation message appears, tap Yes again.

Next: Battery

Battery

Make the battery last longer

How long your battery power lasts depends on battery type and how you use your device. Try the following to help preserve battery life: