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  How can I save memory on my handheld device?
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  How can I save memory on my handheld device?
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  There are lots of ways to free up memory on your handheld device. Every device (and every customer!) is different, but here are some general tips that we recommend to all our customers:

Palm OS Handheld

Windows Mobile/Pocket PC OS Handheld




Palm OS Handheld

Here are some easy ways to save memory on a Palm OS handheld device:
  • Memory Card - Nowadays, substantial memory cards can be purchased for as little as $12! Save up to 14 MB of main memory by moving your Epocrates software to an expansion card. Learn How
    Plus, move any other applications that work on a memory card to your card.
  • Pictures - If you have any pictures stored on your device that you no longer need, delete them or sync them to your computer.
  • Audio/Video - These files can take up a lot of memory! So if you have any unwanted audio or video files, delete them or sync them to the computer.
  • Email - Delete any messages you no longer need on your device.
  • Epocrates MedTool Add-Ons - Epocrates software is designed to let you choose only the tools you need most. Make sure that your MedTool selections are customized to your needs. Learn How
  • Epocrates Formularies - Be sure that your formulary selections are customized to your needs.





Windows Mobile/Pocket PC OS Handheld

Here are some easy ways to save memory on a Windows Mobile handheld device:
  • Soft Reset - Soft resetting your device from time to time will remove all Temp files, instantly improving handheld performance (if you do not know how to perform a soft reset, please consult your device user guide).
  • Memory Card - Nowadays, substantial memory cards can be purchased for as little as $12! Save up to 17 MB of main memory by moving your Epocrates software to an expansion card. Learn How
    Plus, move any other applications that work on a memory card to your card.
  • Pictures - If you have any pictures stored on your device that you no longer need, delete them or sync them to your computer.
  • Audio/Video - These files can take up a lot of memory! So if you have any unwanted audio or video files, delete them or sync them to the computer.
  • Email - Delete any messages you no longer need on your device.
  • Epocrates MedTool Add-Ons - Epocrates software is designed to let you choose only the tools you need most. Make sure that your MedTool selections are customized to your needs. Learn How
  • Epocrates Formularies - Be sure that your formulary selections are customized to your needs.



 
 
 
  
 
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