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3.2 Managing
Memory
Storage and Program Memory
Caution:
Files, settings and data that you add to your Yakumo alpha GPS are stored in
RAM (Random Access Memory).
The RAM on your Yakumo alpha GPS is shared between storage memory and
program memory. The RAM of your Yakumo alpha GPS is divided into a storage
memory and a program memory.
Storage memory
Storage memory is used to store the data you create and additional programs
you install.
Program memory
Program memory is used to run programs on your Yakumo alpha GPS.
Your Yakumo alpha GPS automatically manages the allocation between storage
and program memory. However, in some situations, such as when the memory is
running out, your Yakumo alpha GPS may not be able to automatically adjust the
allocation. (For information on solving memory problems, see section 7.4.)
Additional Memory
You can buy an SD/MMC storage card for backup, storage, archives or to transfer
large files to other devices. Files stored on a storage card appear in a folder called
SDMMC Disk
, listed under
My Device
in the File Explorer application. Data stored on
a storage card will be saved, even if your Yakumo alpha GPS loses power. To
protect your data, you can back up regularly to a storage card. (For back up
details, see section 3.5.)
