The Official Windows Mobile Discussion Thread - Page 6

**Kush** · May 14th, 2006

opps thought it was still on its first page ohwell!

**perris** · May 14th, 2006

Originally Posted by Kush

ok this is the imate-kjam and let me tell you one thing make sure ur battery never runs out because if it does, you lose everything, i never liked imates

I have the phone and not only does my information remain after the battery fails, it also remains when the battery is removed...it's flash

**NetRyder** · May 14th, 2006

Originally Posted by Kush

ok this is the imate-kjam and let me tell you one thing make sure ur battery never runs out because if it does, you lose everything, i never liked imates

That's not true. Windows Mobile 5.0 doesn't store data in non-volatile memory anymore.
It used to be the case with WM2003, but not anymore.

**Kush** · May 14th, 2006

ahh ok cool that was dumb though

**madmatt** · May 14th, 2006

Originally Posted by NetRyder

Matt, I did a quick search and found the download link for the green theme that I'm using:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobi...ds/themes.mspx

It's not quite the same as the one in the picture you posted, but that's a stock image, so I don't know if that theme actually even exists.

One problem is that unlike the default blue theme, the background in this one doesn't fill up the whole Today screen if you switch to landscape mode. =\

I found that one. As you pointed out, it's not the same. I'm starting to think that it doesn't exist.

**madmatt** · May 14th, 2006

New question: When I have my phone hooked up to my computer the screen never dims/shuts off. If I manually power it off it disconnects from the computer. Anyway to fix that?

Also, Perris. You posted a registry hack to prevent ActiveSync from popping up so you can only sync it when you desire. Since I like to keep it synced right along I wanted to figure out a way to prevent AS from popping up when you plug in. With 4.1 and newer (4.2 is in beta) there is an option in connection settings (File, Connection Settings). Uncheck "Open ActiveSync when my device connects".

**perris** · May 14th, 2006

Originally Posted by madmatt

New question: When I have my phone hooked up to my computer the screen never dims/shuts off. If I manually power it off it disconnects from the computer. Anyway to fix that?

Also, Perris. You posted a registry hack to prevent ActiveSync from popping up so you can only sync it when you desire. Since I like to keep it synced right along I wanted to figure out a way to prevent AS from popping up when you plug in. With 4.1 and newer (4.2 is in beta) there is an option in connection settings (File, Connection Settings). Uncheck "Open ActiveSync when my device connects".

don't know, I stopped playing around with it...active sync is a little presumptuous as far as I am concerned..you can't even shut it down from the tray (there is a free program somewhere that does it, but I forgot the name of it)

**kcnychief** · May 14th, 2006

Perris, that would be this application:

http://www.download.com/Kill-MS-Acti...4-8448714.html

On a personal note, I'm looking at the Treo from Verizon, as I have the 650 through Cingular for work and like the look/feel of it. Main differences obviously are screen size, and the Treo doesn't have the slide out keyboard.

**madmatt** · May 14th, 2006

I absolutely love this phone. It is simply amazing. Cingular is supposed to be nearing a release date for an official ROM update.

Perris/NR, what version of ROM are you running?

I still can't figure out how to make the screen dim/turn off when hooked up. I searched two other forums that specialize in such devices.

NR, any ideas?

Derek, the sales person at Cingular advised me that she heard bad things about the 700w. According to her it looks nice but doesn't work as well as it should.

**kcnychief** · May 14th, 2006

It's just a thought, the Treo is MUCH more expensive as well. I am currently looking into pros/cons comparing both models.

NR/Madmatt - can you guys post some in-useage pictures perhaps?

**madmatt** · May 14th, 2006

Take into consideration that this is Palm's first attempt at working with a non-Palm OS. She said they loaded a lot of their own software on it.

I will post pictures soon. I am still in the process of getting things right. I purchased the Voice Command software and it works great. A must have.

**perris** · May 15th, 2006

Originally Posted by madmatt

Perris/NR, what version of ROM are you running?

mine is 1.03.00

**NetRyder** · May 15th, 2006

Originally Posted by madmatt

I purchased the Voice Command software and it works great. A must have.

Good call. I find it indispensable as well.

Originally Posted by madmatt

I absolutely love this phone. It is simply amazing. Cingular is supposed to be nearing a release date for an official ROM update.

Perris/NR, what version of ROM are you running?

My MDA came with the 1.8.10.2 ROM. I'm waiting for the official T-Mobile ROM upgrade with Direct Push.

I still can't figure out how to make the screen dim/turn off when hooked up. I searched two other forums that specialize in such devices.

NR, any ideas?

Start>Settings.
Click the System tab.
Select Backlight, then the External Power tab.
Check the "Turn off backlight if device is not used for..." box and select a timeout period.

I think that should do it.

**madmatt** · May 15th, 2006

NR, I tried that. It only works when the device is on A/C power not when it's hooked up to my PC. I would like to leave it hooked up when I am at my office/home office but it doesn't have a screensaver.

**kcnychief** · May 15th, 2006

Do your Calendar and Contacts update via Exchange as well? As in if you add a new contact, or revise a current one, or do the same for a calendar event - or do you need to "sync" when you are closer to your PC?

**NetRyder** · May 15th, 2006

Yes, Exchange synchronization works for email, calendar, tasks and contacts.

**kcnychief** · May 15th, 2006

So, *dumb question*, do you even need Activesync then?

**madmatt** · May 15th, 2006

Originally Posted by NetRyder

Start>Settings.
Click the System tab.
Select Backlight, then the External Power tab.
Check the "Turn off backlight if device is not used for..." box and select a timeout period.

I think that should do it.

Never mind, you were right. I was thinking of something else. Thank you again.

Now, how do I clear the most recently used applications that show up in the start menu?

**kcnychief** · May 16th, 2006

NICE blog post on the Voice Recognition Software Kunal, makes me really want this puppy

**NetRyder** · May 16th, 2006

Originally Posted by kcnychief

So, *dumb question*, do you even need Activesync then?

You might. I never use it to sync data anymore, but it's sometimes necessary to install third-party apps.

Originally Posted by madmatt

Never mind, you were right. I was thinking of something else. Thank you again.

Now, how do I clear the most recently used applications that show up in the start menu?

Yeah, I was wondering why it wasn't working for you since it's been working for me. I thought it might be a difference between the MDA and the 8125. Glad it works though.

I'll try to find out the answer to your other question and get back to you if I figure it out.

Originally Posted by kcnychief

NICE blog post on the Voice Recognition Software Kunal, makes me really want this puppy

Let's just say you won't be disappointed.

May 14th, 2006	Top \| #101
Kush High On Life! Joined: January 2002 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 4,676 Reputation: 1300 Power: 159	Re: New toy: Windows Mobile 5.0 phone opps thought it was still on its first page ohwell!
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May 14th, 2006	Last edited by perris; May 14th, 2006 at 1:06am. \| Top \| #102
perris OSNN Godlike Veteran Joined: January 2002 Location: new york Posts: 12,039 Reputation: 4333 Power: 263	Re: New toy: Windows Mobile 5.0 phone Originally Posted by Kush ok this is the imate-kjam and let me tell you one thing make sure ur battery never runs out because if it does, you lose everything, i never liked imates I have the phone and not only does my information remain after the battery fails, it also remains when the battery is removed...it's flash
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May 14th, 2006	Top \| #103
NetRyder Tech Junkie Joined: April 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,575 Reputation: 4260 Power: 274	Re: New toy: Windows Mobile 5.0 phone Originally Posted by Kush ok this is the imate-kjam and let me tell you one thing make sure ur battery never runs out because if it does, you lose everything, i never liked imates That's not true. Windows Mobile 5.0 doesn't store data in non-volatile memory anymore. It used to be the case with WM2003, but not anymore.
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May 14th, 2006	Top \| #104
Kush High On Life! Joined: January 2002 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 4,676 Reputation: 1300 Power: 159	Re: New toy: Windows Mobile 5.0 phone ahh ok cool that was dumb though
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May 14th, 2006	Top \| #105
madmatt Bow Down to the King Joined: April 2002 Location: New York Posts: 13,328 Reputation: 4090 Power: 270	Re: New toy: Windows Mobile 5.0 phone Originally Posted by NetRyder Matt, I did a quick search and found the download link for the green theme that I'm using: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobi...ds/themes.mspx It's not quite the same as the one in the picture you posted, but that's a stock image, so I don't know if that theme actually even exists. One problem is that unlike the default blue theme, the background in this one doesn't fill up the whole Today screen if you switch to landscape mode. =\ I found that one. As you pointed out, it's not the same. I'm starting to think that it doesn't exist.

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May 14th, 2006	Top \| #106
madmatt Bow Down to the King Joined: April 2002 Location: New York Posts: 13,328 Reputation: 4090 Power: 270	Re: New toy: Windows Mobile 5.0 phone New question: When I have my phone hooked up to my computer the screen never dims/shuts off. If I manually power it off it disconnects from the computer. Anyway to fix that? Also, Perris. You posted a registry hack to prevent ActiveSync from popping up so you can only sync it when you desire. Since I like to keep it synced right along I wanted to figure out a way to prevent AS from popping up when you plug in. With 4.1 and newer (4.2 is in beta) there is an option in connection settings (File, Connection Settings). Uncheck "Open ActiveSync when my device connects".

May 14th, 2006	Top \| #108
kcnychief █▄█ ▀█▄ █ Joined: April 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,973 Reputation: 4941 Power: 279	Re: New toy: Windows Mobile 5.0 phone Perris, that would be this application: http://www.download.com/Kill-MS-Acti...4-8448714.html On a personal note, I'm looking at the Treo from Verizon, as I have the 650 through Cingular for work and like the look/feel of it. Main differences obviously are screen size, and the Treo doesn't have the slide out keyboard.
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May 14th, 2006	Top \| #109
madmatt Bow Down to the King Joined: April 2002 Location: New York Posts: 13,328 Reputation: 4090 Power: 270	Re: New toy: Windows Mobile 5.0 phone I absolutely love this phone. It is simply amazing. Cingular is supposed to be nearing a release date for an official ROM update. Perris/NR, what version of ROM are you running? I still can't figure out how to make the screen dim/turn off when hooked up. I searched two other forums that specialize in such devices. NR, any ideas? Derek, the sales person at Cingular advised me that she heard bad things about the 700w. According to her it looks nice but doesn't work as well as it should.

May 14th, 2006	Top \| #110
kcnychief █▄█ ▀█▄ █ Joined: April 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,973 Reputation: 4941 Power: 279	Re: New toy: Windows Mobile 5.0 phone It's just a thought, the Treo is MUCH more expensive as well. I am currently looking into pros/cons comparing both models. NR/Madmatt - can you guys post some in-useage pictures perhaps?
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May 14th, 2006	Top \| #111
madmatt Bow Down to the King Joined: April 2002 Location: New York Posts: 13,328 Reputation: 4090 Power: 270	Re: New toy: Windows Mobile 5.0 phone Take into consideration that this is Palm's first attempt at working with a non-Palm OS. She said they loaded a lot of their own software on it. I will post pictures soon. I am still in the process of getting things right. I purchased the Voice Command software and it works great. A must have.

May 15th, 2006	Top \| #112
perris OSNN Godlike Veteran Joined: January 2002 Location: new york Posts: 12,039 Reputation: 4333 Power: 263	Re: New toy: Windows Mobile 5.0 phone Originally Posted by madmatt Perris/NR, what version of ROM are you running? mine is 1.03.00
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May 15th, 2006	Top \| #113
NetRyder Tech Junkie Joined: April 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,575 Reputation: 4260 Power: 274	Re: New toy: Windows Mobile 5.0 phone Originally Posted by madmatt I purchased the Voice Command software and it works great. A must have. Good call. I find it indispensable as well. Originally Posted by madmatt I absolutely love this phone. It is simply amazing. Cingular is supposed to be nearing a release date for an official ROM update. Perris/NR, what version of ROM are you running? My MDA came with the 1.8.10.2 ROM. I'm waiting for the official T-Mobile ROM upgrade with Direct Push. I still can't figure out how to make the screen dim/turn off when hooked up. I searched two other forums that specialize in such devices. NR, any ideas? Start>Settings. Click the System tab. Select Backlight, then the External Power tab. Check the "Turn off backlight if device is not used for..." box and select a timeout period. I think that should do it.
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May 15th, 2006	Top \| #114
madmatt Bow Down to the King Joined: April 2002 Location: New York Posts: 13,328 Reputation: 4090 Power: 270	Re: New toy: Windows Mobile 5.0 phone NR, I tried that. It only works when the device is on A/C power not when it's hooked up to my PC. I would like to leave it hooked up when I am at my office/home office but it doesn't have a screensaver.

May 15th, 2006	Top \| #115
kcnychief █▄█ ▀█▄ █ Joined: April 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,973 Reputation: 4941 Power: 279	Re: New toy: Windows Mobile 5.0 phone Do your Calendar and Contacts update via Exchange as well? As in if you add a new contact, or revise a current one, or do the same for a calendar event - or do you need to "sync" when you are closer to your PC?
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May 15th, 2006	Top \| #116
NetRyder Tech Junkie Joined: April 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,575 Reputation: 4260 Power: 274	Re: New toy: Windows Mobile 5.0 phone Yes, Exchange synchronization works for email, calendar, tasks and contacts.
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NetRyder Tech Junkie Joined: April 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,575 Reputation: 4260 Power: 274	Re: New toy: Windows Mobile 5.0 phone Originally Posted by kcnychief So, dumb question, do you even need Activesync then? You might. I never use it to sync data anymore, but it's sometimes necessary to install third-party apps. Originally Posted by madmatt Never mind, you were right. I was thinking of something else. Thank you again. Now, how do I clear the most recently used applications that show up in the start menu? Yeah, I was wondering why it wasn't working for you since it's been working for me. I thought it might be a difference between the MDA and the 8125. Glad it works though. I'll try to find out the answer to your other question and get back to you if I figure it out. Originally Posted by kcnychief NICE blog post on the Voice Recognition Software Kunal, makes me really want this puppy Let's just say you won't be disappointed.
	http://kunal.kundaje.net