T-Mobile MDA III manual Tasks, Create or change a task, Set a reminder for a task

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7.3Tasks

Use Tasks to keep track of things you need to do.

A variety of task information can be displayed on the Today screen.

If you use Outlook on your PC, you can synchronize tasks between your device and PC. See ActiveSync in Chapter 4.

Create or change a task:

1.To create a task with detailed information, such as start and due dates, tap > Tasks > New.

2.In the task list, you can display tasks by category.

3.To assign the task to a category, tap Categories and select a category from the list.

To create a new category, tap the Add/Delete tab, enter the category name, and then tap Add. The new category is automatically selected in the Select tab.

4.To add notes, tap the Notes tab. You can enter text, draw, or create a recording. When finished, tap OK to return to the task list.

5.To change a task, tap it in the task list, and then tap Edit. To quickly create a task, enter text in the Tap here to add a new task box at the top of the screen. If you don't see this box, tap Tools > Entry Bar.

Set a reminder for a task

1.In the task list, tap the task, and then tap Edit.

2.Tap the Due field and set a due date if you have not already done so.

3.Tap the Reminder field and select Remind me. You will be reminded at 8:00 in the morning on the due date.

4.To change the reminder date, tap the date displayed.

To be automatically reminded of new tasks with a due date, in the task list, tap Tools > Options and select Set reminders for new items.

To choose how you are reminded, for example by a sound, tap > Settings > Personal tab > Sounds & Notifications.