12-17-2004, 06:00 PM
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Executive Editor
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 29,160
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Need Help? Be Descriptive
I've noticed a large influx lately of new Pocket PC owners, which is great to see, and many of the new messages are "I need help!" messages. We're here to help you, but it's important that both the subject line and the message itself as as descriptive. A message entitled "HELP!?!" or "PLEASE HELP!!!" isn't very descriptive, and in many ways it will cause people to bypass your message rather than gaining you the help you want. Here are some general guidelines for getting help quickly in our forums:
� Read over the forum descriptions and pick the best forum for your question
� Only post in one forum - if you haven't received a response after a few days, you can try posting in another forum, but try changing the subject line or your post
� Be as detailed as possible in your post: include things like the make and model of your Pocket PC, an exact description of the problem, and what steps (if any) you've taken to try and solve it thus far
To all our new members, welcome! We're here to help you, so if you follow the above guidelines, you stand a good chance of being helped quickly and effectively. :-)
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12-17-2004, 06:14 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 41
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I agree with Jason completely- it gets hard to look at lots of threads with titles like "HELP..." or "IPAQ question...".
I'd also add (and in a friendly tone  ) to please try and use the search function before posting your questions. I realize that this takes some practice to use well; those of us that have been around for a while will be glad to help and may even point you to an existing thread on the topic. :beer: Eventually you will be able to find a similar post or maybe even an answer by using the search functions.
Welcome to all you new PPC owners and PPCT members out there 
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12-17-2004, 06:16 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 160
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could it be?
JASON LIVES!!!!! i haven't heard from you in a while.
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12-17-2004, 06:17 PM
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Executive Editor
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 29,160
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Re: could it be?
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Originally Posted by Evee Ev
JASON LIVES!!!!! i haven't heard from you in a while.
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I'm here, just very busy. I'm more active on DMT because that site needs the most help right now. PPCT is ticking along quite nicely! :mrgreen:
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12-17-2004, 06:29 PM
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Swami
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 4,396
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Re: Need Help? Be Descriptive
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Originally Posted by Jason Dunn
Here are some general guidelines for getting help quickly in our forums:
� Read over the forum descriptions and pick the best forum for your question
� Only post in one forum - if you haven't received a response after a few days, you can try posting in another forum, but try changing the subject line or your post
� Be as detailed as possible in your post: include things like the make and model of your Pocket PC, an exact description of the problem, and what steps (if any) you've taken to try and solve it thus far
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Besides Jason's suggestions, check out Pony's Posting Proverbs. I wrote it a while back specifically for new users. :-)
Steve
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12-17-2004, 06:37 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 41
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Ah yes... Pony's Classic. Very useful
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12-17-2004, 07:42 PM
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Pontificator
Join Date: Mar 2002
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Yes. I'm having problems with my PDA. I don't know who makes it. I think its running one of those PDA OS's. The problem is that the device won't run this app I have. I'm not sure why. Its a good app. Can you please help.
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12-17-2004, 07:50 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 41
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Originally Posted by Jonathan1
Yes. I'm having problems with my PDA. I don't know who makes it. I think its running one of those PDA OS's. The problem is that the device won't run this app I have. I'm not sure why. Its a good app. Can you please help.
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:splat: :snipersmile: :bangin: :twak:
Actually.... :rofl: and all too true.
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12-17-2004, 08:41 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 10
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Originally Posted by Jonathan1
Yes. I'm having problems with my PDA. I don't know who makes it. I think its running one of those PDA OS's. The problem is that the device won't run this app I have. I'm not sure why. Its a good app. Can you please help.
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...and when I turn it on - nothing happens - I'm wondering if maybe it needs some AAA batteries? I cannot find anywhere in the documentation what kind it uses. :roll:
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12-17-2004, 09:59 PM
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Thinker
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 437
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hehehe appropriate thread considering the hordes of new PPC users we'll see wandering in here shortly after Christmas.
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