1	Making your PDA work for you! Sharaine Rawlinson Cindy Camp
2	Objectives Develop a basic understanding of PDAs Learn to evaluate what you need: what is standard and what is extra? Learn how a PDA can help you optimize your time and keep you on task Discuss the accessibility of PDAs
3	How do I choose a device? Know what you need / want in a PDA. Brainstorm how will you use it. Know what is possible. The general rule is that it is easier to buy more than you think you need. PDAs don’t expand like computers.
4	Why Do I Need a PDA? Organization Calendar Contacts Entertainment eBooks Audio books Games Information Portable documents: Word & Excel Mobile Access Web Email
5	Choosing a PDA or Handheld (Personal Digital Assistant) PDAs come in 2 main categories: Palm OS Windows CE
6	Glossary of Terms Syncing Beaming Docking cradle Shareware Freeware Irda
7	Features to Consider Operating system Memory Expandability Connectivity with your computer Mobile access (modem) What programs are included Screen size / resolution Color / Monochrome Handwriting recognition Sound Microphone
8	What’s the difference between Windows CE and Palm OS? Windows CE is based on the standard Windows system. Windows users will be comfortable with the look and navigation. Requires more memory Files easily transfer from desktop to handheld. Palm OS is a system specifically created for handheld devices. The look and navigation may require some getting used to. Requires less memory. Files require conversion from desktop to handheld.
9	What comes standard? (Usually) Hardware Docking Cradle AC adaptor Software Sync Software Calendar Address Book Word Processor
10	What extras do I need? Screen protectors Extra stylus or pen/stylus combo Carrying case Keyboard Travel charger (AC or car)
11	Choosing a Keyboard Keyboard Fold out keyboard Handheld Flexible Handwriting recognizer
12	Extra Extras Memory cards Projection capability Presenter-to-go Colorgraphic Voyager Ultra-portable Printer Wireless connectivity
13	Printing Options Synchronize document- print from desktop. Beam document to another PDA user who prints for you. Directly from PDA to printer thru Irda.
14	Why do I need a modem? Send and receive email Surf the web Check flight schedules Instant message
15	Going Wireless
16	Uses for the Irda infrared data transfer Exchange business cards Share a memo Share a calendar item Sync with computer Print a document Exchange a shareware program Play a game with a friend
17	What can my PDA do? (Standard) Store names and contact information. Maintain a your calendar and sync with your desktop calendar. Store files from Word and Excel for easy access.
18	What can my PDA do? Extras Read ebooks Listen to audio books and MP3s Play games Access the Web Read your Bible
19	Is that all? NO!! There’s more Beam your business card Be your alarm clock Manage your expenses Be your map and GPS guide Noise meter Be your calculator
20	Is that all? NO!! There’s more Introduce you to fellow travelers Be you dictionary/thesaurus Teach you a foreign language Keep you on your diet Be your universal remote control Be your camera
21	Accessibility Options Screen enlargement Hardware - MAGNIFICO™ - Clip-On Software TealMagnify (Palm only) Nyditot (Window CE) Speech input/output products IBM Embedded Via-Voice Dragon PDSay.
22	Accessibility Options Vibrating / Flashing alarms One handed keyboard Text or Symbol communication software http://www.washington.edu/accessit/articles?62 http://www.techdis.ac.uk/PDA/front.htm
23	But Does It Wash Windows? No, sorry. But it could help you schedule your window washing. Also check out the new Tablet PCs, combination PDA and laptop.
24	Resources to Try Yourself www.palm.com http://www.palmgear.com/ http://www.dataviz.com/ http://www.pdastreet.com/ http://www.pilotzone.com/ http://www.geek.com/pdageek/ http://www.pdapointer.com/
25	eBook Web Sites http://www.ebooks.com/ http://DigitalBookIndex.com/ http://www.peanutpress.com/home.cgi/REFID=42122/ http://www.fictionwise.com http://www.pdasupport.com/eBookSites.html http://www.audible.com (for audio books)
26	More Resources Sharaine Rawlinson sharaine.j.rawlinson@mail.sprint.com Cindy Camp ccamp@jsucc.jsu.edu Stephanie Winslow winslows@ac.kcmetro.cc.mo.us