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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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