May 23 2005
Q: How can I tell if the software I want to install on my Palm/Treo is compatible?

A: Like a computer, there are two elements you need to know to determine if a new software will work with your Treo - Available memory and Palm Operating System (OS) version.  Here's how to find both:

On your Palm:

1. Tap or press the ‘Applications’ button (looks like a house) to get to the Application Screen

-This where all your programs like Contacts, Calendar/Date Book, HotSync, CityTime, MemoPad, Calc, etc icons are displayed

2. Tap or press the ‘Menu Launcher’ button (looks like a button kinda like a drop-down menu)

3. Tap ‘App’ in the menu bar

-The Info menu is displayed

4. Tap ‘Info…’

-Tap ‘Version’

-The version of the Palm OS is displayed at the top of the screen

5. Tap ‘Size’

-The total Free and Total memory available is displayed at the top of the screen

That’s it!

May 16 2005
Q: How can I speed up the time it takes my Palm or Treo Handheld to synchronize?

A: Here are a few techniques:

1) Don’t Synchronize programs you don’t use:

Many Handhelds come with programs that you never use.  Change the HotSync settings for these programs to ‘Do not synchronize’ as the default setting so they are omitted when you Synchronize. 

2) Do not use the ‘____ overwrites ____’ setting:

Although this setting is logical for when you make all your changes on your Handheld and want those changes consistently reflected on your computer (or visa versa), in execution it takes more time to complete a Synchronization.  This is because all the information on the receiving device must be erased first before the updates are transferred.

 
To change the HotSync settings:

1. Right click on the HotSync icon (looks like a Red & Blue circular arrow next your clock at the right hand side of your Task Bar

2. Select ‘Custom…’

3. Select the Programs or Categories (aka Conduits)

4. Change each Conduit to optimize your Synchronization using the buttons at the right hand side of the ‘Custom’ window

5. Click ‘OK’ when done

That’s it!

May 9 2005
Q: When I install software on my computer, the software places a folder at the end of the Program list in the Start menu.  After installing several Programs the list has become a little disorganized.  How can I fix this?
A:  To fix this, you can manually drag each program and organize each Program in alphabetical order or you can quickly organize your contacts by:

1. Click the ‘Start’ button

2. Click ‘All Programs’ or ‘Programs’ depending on your version of Windows

3. Right Click on any program

4. Select ‘Sort by Name’ in the Pointer Menu

-Your Programs are sorted by Type (Folder, Program, etc.) and by name

That’s it!

May 2 2005
Q: In Outlook, how can I quickly move ahead several months with in the Mini-Calendar (for clarification, I consider the Mini-Calendar the month calendar either at the upper right or left hand side of your screen when you are looking at your calendar folder)?’
A: All you need to do is:
1. Click on the name of the month in the Mini-Calendar
-A list of months before and after the current month are displayed
2. Drag the Pointer to the desired month then
3. Let go
That’s it!
*Bonus: This Tip also works in ACT! 6.0 - 2006 if you Right Click on the name of the month.

To revert to the current day in Outlook:
1. Right Click on the Day displayed (Ex. ‘Sunday, May 01, 2005’)
2. Select ‘Today’

I hope this Tip saves you time!