Spectra Precision FAST Survey Reference Manual - Manual (Page 16)

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Memory
Memory is NOT an issue with newer data collectors running Windows Mobile. Please ignore this section of you have a
Windows Mobile device. For all Windows Mobile users, there is no need to do any memory allocation. This section
applies only to older, Windows CE devices like the early Rangers and Allegros.
Memory on most Windows CE devices (excluding Windows Mobile), can be allocated directly by the user for best
results when running or installing FAST Survey. We recommend setting “Storage Memory” to a minimum of 16,000
KB. The following discussion is an example for setting that memory . An equivalent process should be used for other
CE devices, as available.
The FAST Survey controller will function better during topo and stakeout with the "Storage Memory" set to around
18,000 KB. Use the following process to check and/or change the settings:
Go to the start menu by simultaneously hitting the Blue Key and Start. Choose Settings, then Control Panel, then
double click on System. Touch the Memory tab and slide the pointer toward the left, which is the Storage Memory
side, so that Allocated is around 18,000 KB.
Keep in mind that to upgrade software, this setting may need to be changed back, so that the Program Memory has more
available. To change, do as above but slide the pointer toward the right, which is the Program side, so that Allocated is
around 18,000 KB. This assures that there is enough Program memory, so that the new updates can be saved.
Once the upgrade or additional software is added, you can change it back so that the pointer is more toward the Storage
Memory -- around 18,000 KB.
After changing these settings, or updating software, it's a good idea to do a "Save System".
Battery Status
Battery Status of Data Collector
: The black icon that appears at the top of every screen is designed to indicate battery
status of the data collector itself. Full black should indicate full battery. As battery levels decrease the black recedes to
full white (out of battery).
Most Windows Mobile devices show an accurate battery status. If you tap the battery icon, it will display the exact
battery percent available, as in 73% (for example). On some CE devices, there is no way to detect battery status, so the
battery icon does not change. On other devices such as the Jett CE, a partial indication of battery status is detected as
follows:
 Good - 100%
 Low - 50%
 Critical – 10%
Save System
On older Windows CE devices, its highly recommended that you perform a Save System on the device after installing
FAST Survey or making any system level changes (eg. memory settings).
Examples:
Allegro
Start Programs Utilities Save System
This is not necessary (or even possible) on most Windows Mobile data controllers. Windows Mobile itself protects
against loss of registries and data when the power is low or disrupted.