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PDAs - For Beginners

Available at: http://web.stcloudstate.edu/pmiltenoff/pda/pdaclass.pps. PDAs - For Beginners. InforMedia LRTS Plamen Miltenoff pmiltenoff@stcloudstate.edu. Who’s Using a PDA?. What kind? How long have you had it? What do you use it for? Would you get the same thing again?. Plan.

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PDAs - For Beginners

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  1. Available at: http://web.stcloudstate.edu/pmiltenoff/pda/pdaclass.pps PDAs - For Beginners InforMedia LRTS Plamen Miltenoff pmiltenoff@stcloudstate.edu

  2. Who’s Using a PDA? • What kind? • How long have you had it? • What do you use it for? • Would you get the same thing again?

  3. Plan • Introducing the Technology • Basic functions & features • Getting more advanced: software • Where to find out more

  4. I. Introducing the Technology • What are these things anyway? • More than an organizer • Almost a computer • Operating Systems: underneath it all • PalmOS vs Windows (PocketPC) • Brands & models • Handspring, Sony, Palm, Compaq

  5. Palm Brand (PalmOS)

  6. Other PalmOS Devices:

  7. PocketPCs:

  8. Alternative: Sub-Notebook

  9. Shopping for a PDA First, select a platform

  10. Things to consider • Color: adds to cost, weight • Memory: minimum 8MB for PalmOS • Expandability / accessories • Batteries – AAA adds to weight, cost • Wireless access: how expensive?

  11. Accessories • Cases • Keyboards • Modems • Digital cameras • Mobility (car power kits, etc.) • Multimedia: GPS, Voice recorders • Memory cards

  12. Address Book Datebook (calendar) Memo pad Note pad (new Palm) Expense Mail System utilities Calculator II. Basic Functions: Palm • Basic Applications: • On Computer: Desktop Version

  13. Connecting the PDA • Cradle to connect to computer • “Sync” software copies newest information both ways • Infrared for between-PDA “beaming” (some printers support IR) • Wireless-equipped models can connect to Internet away from a computer

  14. Main Screen Address Book Date Book Memo Pad Note Pad To-Do List System Utilities Demo

  15. Mail on the PDA • Non-wireless: need to be able to move e-mail to PDA • May need an outside program depending on how you get your e-mail. • Get e-mail at Sync • Read, compose replies “off-line” • Post replies at Sync • Wireless: e-mail can be live

  16. PocketPC

  17. PocketPC: Office Apps

  18. PocketPC: E-Books

  19. III. Getting More Advanced • Extend your PDA with software • Literally hundreds of programs available via download sites on the Web • TUCOWS • Handango • Memoware: documents & books • Many cost money, usually not much

  20. Software Categories • Most important • Security, especially for clinical users • Document readers for .DOC, .PDB files • Useful utilities • Second calendar for your personal life • Reference content • Fun stuff: good for first tries • Games, doodlers, maps, restaurant guides • Think about: anti-virus software

  21. Installing Software for PalmOS • Download (uncompress if needed) • Is it a PROGRAM or a DATA FILE? • Many programs: .PRC • Use desktop software to mark files for installation • Software is installed at next Sync Or: Transfer software directly via “beam”

  22. The Net on a PDA • Most PDAs are not well-suited to Web browsing • Small screens • Mediocre connectivity to Internet • PocketPC has advantage over PalmOS

  23. PocketPC: Web

  24. Web on PDA: Palm Options • PDAs with wireless modems: live, but use Web “clipping” to reformat content • Middleman services: grab content, deliver it at Sync • Our pick: AvantGo • Register with your computer • Select “channels” or create your own • Read updated content on PDA

  25. AvantGo

  26. Educational PDA Apps • Palm OS • mVal • TeacherPet • Lesson Planner • PocketPC • SpareBrains!Student: arrange student’s data • Coordinator’s Scope: coordinates teachers schedule

  27. Where to Get More Info • Vendors, magazines, newspapers • Colleagues and friends • Electronics, office supply stores • Wireless cards: Computer Store

  28. Available athttp://web.stcloudstate.edu/pmiltenoff/pda/pdaclass.pps Plamen Miltenoff Information Specialist / Librarian 204-J James W. Miller Center Learning Resources and Technology Services 720 Fourth Avenue South St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498 320-308-3072 pmiltenoff@stcloudstate.edu http://web.stcloudstate.edu/pmiltenoff/faculty/

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