| Once you discover that you can carry MP3 files, software, lots of photos, audio books, videos, and even complete movies on your handheld, an expansion card becomes a necessity. Buy a high-capacity card to hold everything (at least for a while), or a few smaller ones if you want to keep different categories of things separate. Keep the dummy card in a safe place and use it when a card is not present. Expansion card tips Buy a case that includes expansion card storage slots. Expansion cards are hot-swappable, which means you can eject or insert new cards any time the card is not in use. SD expansion cards have a small locking tab on the side. Move it down to lock the card, preventing any changes.
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Suggested expansion card usages Size | Comments | Usages |
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128MB | For light users, one card can cover everything | Holds your photos, a few audio books, and your extra files and apps. | 256MB | Better for music use, audio book use, or lots of video | Holds everything you need for most average users, including 2 hours of music. | 512MB | One card for all your needs | No worries about keeping track of multiple expansion cards. | 1GB | Carry it all | Carry large segments of your office or your media plus over 8 hours of MP3s. |
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Software on cards and on CDs: Find a great selection at www.palmOne.com/store Reference The Britannica Concise Encyclopedia has more than 24,000 entries supported by more than 900 photos, maps, tables, and illustrations. Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary & Franklin Thesaurus contains more than 215,000 definitions and more than 340,000 synonyms and antonyms. 
Games The best selling NFL video game is now available for the first time ever for PDAs and mobile phones. Madden NFL 2005 provides the latest player stats and team line-ups and is completely updated for the 2004-2005 season. Playoffs, regular season, and exhibition game modes are all tracked with updated game stats. 
Software on CD Many games, references, and utility software are sold on CDs and copied to your PC. Then transfer what you want, when you need it, to an expansion card for use. The Zondervan NIV Study Bible is one popular example. Others include Centipede & More Classic Games, Directions on-the-go, and more. See www.palmOne.com for all the latest software on CDs you can transfer to your Treo smartphone. 
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Card readers Buy a USB expansion card reader if you are serious about music, video, or photos. Shop for card readers that plug into the USB port of your computer and whose drivers are built in. |
Backup You can back up your entire handheld either fully or incrementally to an expansion card. Use software such as BackupMan, Bachmann's Mobile Backup, or Backup Buddy. |
Card tip When using a card reader on your desktop computer, make sure to eject the drive before removing the card. Files may be missing if you neglect to do this. |
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