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C'mon folks! Let's get a little more constructive here:
Remove the flip - makes phone sleeker and your Tracker background always looks kewl. Otherwise you phone looks like an old brick!
Then use virtual flip button to lock screen (activates keylock within a few seconds) as this is the ONLY screenlock that does not light up when the screen gets touched in your pocket/pouch
Make sure your carry pouch has some reinforcement to prevent the screen from receiving unnecessary pressure, and try to put it into your pouch screen facing your hip. I use a srtip of Formica to line my pouch
Tracker is a must-use piece of s.ware. better than HandyDay and v3 is coming any day...May even have a screenlock that doesn;t light up thus negating the virtual flip tip
AutoStart is necessary to get Tracker loaded every time
Other basic apps required include Opera (tho I've not found many small scren friendly sites I like to surf just yet), MobiPocket eBook reader, WorldMate 4 weather & currencies, the latest Midi enhancer (v3 I think) that's nice n small yet makes a HUGE difference, a couple of midi's as ringtones, and stacker to maximise your MSD usage if u only have 16Mb
Avoid anything that requires AppForge! I've not yet had a SINGLE triangle of death, and I used R1D for about 2 weeks, followed by R2F for another 2 weeks. Extensive usage!
Feel free to install and uninstall aps, but reguarly use Tracker's file manager to clean out the crap that gets left behind
Update to R2F - other ppl claim the night mode on camera is great, I think the camera is snot all round, but then I'm fussy
Tasks: Set your tasks to sort by date then priority. Now insert a task with no date, priority 9, and called "========". This then becomes a nice divider between current tasks and future tasks. Overdue tasks will also show red
Tasks 2: There's no repeating task, so u have 2 options. Name repeating tasks "[R1m] pay monthly telephone bill" where the [] helps U remember to reschedule it rather than delete it once done. Else, put repetitive entires into your calender and convert them into tasks when they alarm you
Put on a screen cover. It makes you far happier to press hard when writing, and you don't stress about grabbing the nearest pen when you can't find the stylus. Also, fingerprints can be quickly wiped off so you don;t care too much about not having a flip. PS: to cut a palm screen cover to size make a paper template, ensure it fits comfrotably on screen, then use Prestick/blue tack to stick to palm cover and trim away before peeling and sticking
Put trackers task list onto a hotkey (I use jog towards me) so that U can easily see what's running and close it down
Put trackers close app function onto your blue button and use it to gracefully close any task you don't need just now
Above 2 should get you to 48hrs of battery life at around 30min of talking per day.
[ This Message was edited by: craigiecraigie4 on 2003-09-20 12:30 ]
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Posted: 2003-09-20 13:17:53
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Here's a tip for bluejacking.
In your contacts menu, create a folder called 'bluejack' or whatever you wish to call it. In this folder, create a load of contacts with names like:-
Nokias suck.
SE rules.
My phone is better than yours.
Your shit nokia has been infected with a virus.
You look stupid.
Nice shoes.
Nice hat.
Nice tie.
Nice job.
You're a bit of a fat b****rd aren't you?
Your girlfriend has a fat ass.
OH MY GOD! You're ugly!
OH MY GOD! You're ginger!
Your tits are too small.
Your gums are HUGE!
You eat like a pig.
Hello Holly Valance.
You must be Vermania.
Now when you see a fat/ugly/ginger person with a nasty hat/tie/girlfriend/gummy smile, you can quickly access your contacts menu and already have a nice vcard to send them via bluetooth.
Lovely.
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Posted: 2003-09-20 14:09:29
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Security Measures
1. Back-up you c: and d: drivers frequently. Don't forget to test for ability to restore (good idea to reformat c: occasionallyto improve performance anyway).
2. In public places, e.g. Central London, ensure your P800 is not too obvious. Its a bloody expensive phone! Also, don't let a curious person ask if they could have a look at your wonderful phone - you may not see it again.
3. If the P800 loss / damage is not covered by your house/flat/shed/etc contents insurance, you may want to think about extending it to cover yourself
4. Use the PIN facility on your phone to lock the phone and SIM card.
5. Use a product like Handy Safe to store sensitive information.
Boring but essential.
Be careful out there !
[ This Message was edited by: Jah on 2003-09-20 13:26 ]
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Posted: 2003-09-20 14:25:23
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Don't Set Your P800 on Fire.
That is all..
(do i win the competition now?)
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Posted: 2003-09-20 14:50:13
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lol nice tips here..... especially the " dont set your P800 on fire"
I thought people would post some useful tips..
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Posted: 2003-09-20 16:37:45
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Anti-bluejacking tip: In the Bluetooth connection settings change the default name from P800 to something like Boeing 737 or Airbus A300. If anyone starts looking for devices to connect to this'll certainly get them looking up to the skies...
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Posted: 2003-09-20 18:30:24
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Post repetitive questions about software development in a hope that you can make a buck or two in a little application you've written.
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Posted: 2003-09-21 00:34:08
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On 2003-09-20 18:30:24, mbailey wrote:
Anti-bluejacking tip: In the Bluetooth connection settings change the default name from P800 to something like Boeing 737 or Airbus A300. If anyone starts looking for devices to connect to this'll certainly get them looking up to the skies...
[b] i like that idea... [b]
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Posted: 2003-09-22 13:07:34
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1-If you wanna hear a .wav louder just listen to it through the sounds and alerts prefrences i have no clue why is it louder over there but it is.
2-Having Bluetooth and/or IR turned on all the time dranes your battery like a Mo Fu so keep it turned off when not needed
3-the carry pouch saves your phone from some fatal fall's so dont follow my steps and never lose your carry puoch
4-about the communiCAM SET PICTURE SIZE TO 320x240 and the Quality to medium this wont effect the quality of the picture that much (if at all) and would give you almost double the amount of pictures on highest standers.
5-when playing chess dont even bother playing it at expert he is invinceble
6- the Stunt Run game is freaken boring dont even bother
7- when at anger try not to hit with your P800 you might kill someone and or you might even break your phone (which is worse)
8- NEVER compare your phone to any nokia NOKIA's are for losers :>
Thats all folks if any new REALLY helpful thoughts came across my mind ill post them
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Posted: 2003-09-22 14:14:21
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Top P800 Default Case Tip!
http://www.esato.com/board/viewtopic.php?topic=35360&forum=35#post482493
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Posted: 2003-09-22 14:38:31
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