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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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