Performing a Databases Backup after a Display FailureCESD|200035Applies to
OverviewThis article discusses what to do in the event of a Handheld PC display failure, should you need to back-up your Windows CE databases to a External Storage card. NB: The steps in this article are to back-up the Pocket Outlook PIM databases, as well as System Databases created by other programs (Such as Pocket Money 2000). Back-up of files that are stored on your Windows CE based Handheld PC should be recovered using a ActiveSync connection, using Windows Explorer to browse the Handheld PC. As an alternative you can use the Back-up facility provided by ActiveSync to back-up both databases, files and the system registry. How-to GuideIn order to begin the databases back-up your H/PC should be on mains power. This insures the integrity of the back-up file. Follow the key combinations below:
If the back-up is successful you should hear an audible prompt. You should ensure that the files have been backed up before you send in your device for hardware repair or restore them onto a new Handheld PC. Tags | Backup Windows CE 2.0
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