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PDA Database Backup Utility
Table of Contents
How To Use Your Handheld
This is a manual for Pocket PC (PPC) use of Dell Axim X5 (Notes on iPAQ H3900 included) for Resource Assessment Program data collection.
Authors: Alex Mandel, Phillip De'ak, Carie Sears, Chris Stermer
California Department of Fish & Game, Resource Assessment Program
Sacramento, CA
Version 3.1 - Converted to html/pdf
Table of Contents
Using the Handheld Database
Part 1. How to Setup Handheld Database
Loading the Device with the forms database and peripheral programs
Collecting Data in the Field, Rules and guidelines to follow.
A. Beginning a new data session
Backing up your work and restoring it when something goes wrong in the field.
A. Daily Backup
Downloading PPC, GPS, and Camera data to the Computer.
Processing the PPC, GPS, and photos into the RAP database structure.
Additional Information & Utilities
Ozi-explorer Use
How to use Ozi-explorer on the PDA.
Part Handheld Usage Tips
Information on common program usage and PDA customization
Long Term Storage
Special Procedures for storing your electronic equipment in the Off-season.
Appendix
Form Buttons & Boxes Color Codes
Notes:
For the purposes of examples the Great Gray Owl project was used. Anytime you see ProjectName
or ex: Great Gray Owl substitute your project name. For file naming
within the directory structure a 3-4 letter acronym will suffice ex:
GGOW.
