Re: Copy a .mid file to Pocket PC

"Amber Hancock" <a-> wrote in message
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> Hello,
> I'm trying to copy a .mid file to my Pocket PC.
> I'm running Windows Mobile 2003 and MS ActiveSynch 3.7.1.
> I've brought .mp3 files over no problem, but everytime I try a .mid file,
> I get the error
> "Cannot copy myfile: access is denied."
> "Make sure your mobile device has sufficient memory, that the file is not
> set as read-only, and that you have permission to copy this file type".
>
> All the manual says is:
> Use activesync to copy a .wav file or .mid file to the /Windows/Rings
> folder on your device.
>
> Any suggestions??
> Thanks!
> Amber
>

Are you copying to a memory card? How big is the file? Have you tried
copying that file elsewhere (eg the desktop)?

"Amber Hancock" <a-> wrote in message
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>I think I'm copying it directly to my PocketPC (in the \Windows\Rings
> folder).
> I've tried copying and pasting directly there...but it won't work.
> I've tried adding it to my 'sync' list, then sync'ing - but that
> doesn't work either (this is the method I use to move all my MP3
> files).
> I've tried mutliple .mid files - ranging from 1K to 1M. None work.
> I downloaded these files from the net onto my laptop, and can move the
> files around on my laptop no problem (and listen to them).
> Any ideas?
> Cheers,
> Amber
>

Activesync has problems with larger files, but the smaller should be ok.
Have you tried copying using Windows file explorer once the pda is connected
rather than the activesync interface? Your pda should show as another drive
in Windows File Explorer.
Do you have a memory card/card reader on your pc? (Copy directly rather than
through as)
Or a file manager/explorer like Resco? (you could remove/rename the file
extender, then name it back once copied).
Or a zip program? zip the file, unzip it on your pda- there are free zip
programs available for your pda to unzip it once copied- Resco does it too
if you have that but it normally costs.

>> \windows\rings <<

if you are planning to use it as a ringtone, time to regroup.

If so, you are going to have to convert it to .wav or .wma format.

You still didn't post the filesize... we need all the info possible to help.

Finally, pop for a memory card and cardreader for your pc... use the
activesync connection to transfer files only if you enjoy waiting,
problems and irritation ;-)

Beverly Howard [MS MVP-Mobile Devices]

>> I have the same problem with a 42 kB .WAV file <<

on a PC, find the file and right-click and select properties.

You will then be able to see what codec was used to create it... not all
wav codecs are supported by ppc's... take a look at
start/settings/personal/input/voice to see which are supported on your
device... for example, PCM should work.

....next step, convert it to a supported codec... on the pc sndrec32.exe
should do the job.

One other note... on my wm5 device, I changed the "file association" for
..wav files from wmp to sndplay.exe ...made a big difference.

Beverly Howard [MS MVP-Mobile Devices]

Beverly Howard [Ms-MVP/MobileDev] wrote:
> *>> \windows\rings <<
>
> if you are planning to use it as a ringtone, time to regroup.
>
> If so, you are going to have to convert it to .wav or .wma format.
>
> You still didn't post the filesize... we need all the info possible
> to help.
>
> Finally, pop for a memory card and cardreader for your pc... use the
> activesync connection to transfer files only if you enjoy waiting,
> problems and irritation ;-)
>
> Beverly Howard [MS MVP-Mobile Devices] *

I have the same problem with a 42 kB .WAV file. I have a 1GB card, but
don't see how this helps, as a ring tone has to be in the \Windows\Rings
folder, not on the SD card.



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rsbrux
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