Day-Timer Technologies Introduces Day-Timer Organizer 2.1 for Macintosh; New version offers dozens of new features to make personal information management easier and more powerful.SAN MATEO San Mateo (săn mətā`ō), city (1990 pop. 85,486), San Mateo co., W Calif., on San Francisco Bay; inc. 1894. It is a commercial and retail center with some high-technology manufacturing. San Mateo, Spanish for St. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 5, 1996--Day-Timer Technologies today announced version 2.1 of its award-winning Day-Timer Organizer personal information manager (PIM (1) (Protocol Independent Multicast) A multicast routing protocol endorsed by the IETF. Used in conjunction with an existing unicast routing protocol, it comes in two flavors: Dense Mode (PIM-DM) is used when recipients in the target group are in a concentrated ) software for the Macintosh, sporting a new, more intuitive interface, enhanced integration with other applications, and additional features to make time management easier and more convenient. Among the new features designed to improve the program's ease of use are significant printing enhancements for added flexibility; a "quick fill" data entry function enabling users to enter the first few letters of a previously entered name, company, or city while Day-Timer Organizer fills in the rest; balloon help On-screen help displayed in a cartoon-style dialog box that appears when the pointer (cursor) is placed over the object in question. for easier navigation; more comprehensive on-line help; and the ability to speed dial most frequently called numbers. Enhanced integration capabilities make it easier to exchange and share information between applications. Version 2.1 offers a new interface for ASCII ASCII or American Standard Code for Information Interchange, a set of codes used to represent letters, numbers, a few symbols, and control characters. Originally designed for teletype operations, it has found wide application in computers. importing, allows database synchronization (1) See synchronous and synchronous transmission. (2) Ensuring that two sets of data are always the same. See data synchronization. (3) Keeping time-of-day clocks in two devices set to the same time. See NTP. between desktops and portable computers, and provides the ability to mail merge Printing customized form letters. A common feature of a word processor, it uses a letter and a name and address list. In the letter, Dear A: Thank you for ordering B from our C store..., A, B and C are merge points into which data are inserted from the list. with Claris Works and Microsoft Word A full-featured word processing program for Windows and the Macintosh from Microsoft. Included in the Microsoft application suite, it is a sophisticated program with rudimentary desktop publishing capabilities that has become the most widely used word processing application on the market. . Files can be attached to individual entries for easy access to related information and icons will appear next to the entry indicating they contain links, attachments and/or notes. Additional New Features -0- More Flexible Printing Options -- Address ranges can be specified to easily print selected sections of the address/phone book -- Letter headings can be printed on address/phone list print-outs -- Titles, headers and footers can be printed on reports and lists -- Scheduled time appears shaded in the daily print-out to better visualize available time -- Multi-day banners can be printed in the monthly view to help users visualize multi-day events blocked out on their schedules (for vacations, trade shows, etc.) -- Either a home or work address can be printed first in a list Ease of Use Enhancements -- Alpha-tab navigation within Address List view -- Start and End time for scheduling meetings contained in one dialog box -- Multiple monthly calendars are available on the Daily and Weekly views -- Address Book module can default to display phone number tab -- Ability to set alarms for future phone calls -- Phone Call dialog box offers a dial button for automatic dialing -- Notebook entries can be sorted alphabetically by title -- Category and assignee names are increased to 20 characters -- Automatic totaling of time and expenses -- Command keys for Search menu items-0- "This new version provides an attractive combination of power, flexibility and ease of use for both individuals and network users," said Kathy Kane, vice president of Day-Timer Technologies. Day-Timer Organizer for the Macintosh, introduced in October 1995, provides electronic scheduling, task management, address book, notebook and expense tracking functions in tightly integrated, easily navigated modules. The software mimics the world-famous paper-based Day-Timer system, so users of paper planners can easily transition to Day-Timer Organizer on their personal computer or network systems. The Macintosh, Windows 3.1 and Windows 95 single-user versions are available for $59.95 in retail stores and through the Day-Timer catalog, while a CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). Deluxe version for Windows is available for $79.95. Single-user versions are "workgroup-ready" and can be linked on a network to take advantage of group scheduling See calendaring. , selective sharing of contacts and other information, messaging and more. Up to 720 users can be linked on a single network server, with cross-platform support offered for Macintosh and Windows users. Day-Timer Technologies is a joint venture between Day-Timers Inc., a world leader in time and information management products, and Kensington Microware Limited, a designer and marketer of quality computer accessories, peripherals and software. Both companies are part of ACCO ACCO American College of Chiropractic Orthopedists ACCO Association of County Commissioners of Oklahoma ACCo American Cyanamid Company ACCO Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Organization ACCO American Clip Company ACCO Assistant Central Control Officer World Corp., an operating company operating company A business that engages in transactions with outsiders. of American Brands Inc. -0- Note to Editors: Day-Timer is a registered trademark and Day-Timer Organizer is a trademark of Day-Timers Inc. CONTACT: Day-Timer Technologies Dale Olsen, 415/572-6260, ext. 3354 email: dale@dtt.daytimer.com or Evans Communications Chris Black Chris Black is a screenwriter and television producer notable for writing and producing mainly science fiction and action series, although he alsoo was a part of the production team of the dramedy Desperate Housewives during its first two seasons. , 619/360-8656 email: prchrisb@aol.com |
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