Configuring Outlook Task List
The Preference Settings for Outlook Task List offers only a handful of topics, most of which we've already discussed. The Categories/Folders, HotSync Action, Multiple PCs, Offline Use, Private Items, and Progress Monitor topics can be configured for the Task List just as they can for the Calendar or Contacts. In fact, there is only one unique topic: Start Date, shown in Figure Z.

FIGURE Z


Do you want the due date or the start date from Outlook to be transferred to your Palm Device? Roll over picture for a larger image.

Outlook's Task List is a bit more robust than the To Do list on your Palm device and offers a number of task tracking features that aren't replicated in the handheld application. This topic lets you choose whether you want to use Outlook's Task due date or start date as the due date on your Palm device.

Configuring Outlook Notes
Ah yes, the humble Notes module. There isn't anything new here to configure, just the basic topics from the other modules: Categories/Folders, HotSync Action, Multiple PCs, Offline Use, Private Items, and Progress Monitor. These, of course, can be configured for Notes just as they are for the other Outlook modules.

Now to wrap it all up
I realize that there are many other ways to customize Outlook and that I didn't cover some topics in great depth However, the items discussed are the changes I found to be most useful. If you've found something that works well for you that I haven't mentioned, by all means share it on the Powerboards!

Chapura's PocketMirror 3.0 Standard is a great tool for using Outlook with your Palm device. But, if you're willing to pay for even more functionality, there are other packages you can use. In the coming months, I'll be reviewing Chapura PocketMirror 3.0 Professional, DataViz Desktop to Go, Pumatech Intellisync, and Starfish Software's TrueSync Plus. If you currently use any of these conduits and have tips, tricks, or secrets to share, I'd love to hear from you. Drop me a line at palmguy@mac.com. Until next time….

Bob Draper is a technical writer at Westar Corporation's U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground office. He can be reached at palmguy@mac.com.