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CHAPTER 3
ELECTRONIC REMINDER SYSTEM
• PIM can be used to keep track of project
deadlines, appointments, and work schedules.
• These programs often include task lists.
• Some programs sound an alarm to remind
users of specific tasks or deadlines.
• Include an address book where you can record
PERSONAL contact information for co-workers, clients, and
INFORMATION other people or companies.
MANAGEMENT (PIM)
• Personal digital assistant (PDA) is a handheld
computer.
• Programs can be loaded onto a PDA to do a
variety of tasks.
• PDAs usually come with programs for storing
contact data, scheduling appointments, and
PDA creating task lists.
• Some PDAs can share data with calendar or
PIM programs on a desktop computer.
• Other typical tasks a user can do with a PDA
include:
I. Use handwritten input
II. Access and send e-mail messages
III. Work with programs such as word processors
or spreadsheets
IV. Do calculations such as currency conversions
V. Upload data to or download data from desktop
or laptop computers
VI. Record notes of telephone calls
VII. Recognize schedule conflicts
VIII. Sound alarms as reminders of meetings or
deadlines
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