newbie-still learning-missed calls log, trigger dial finger? - Treo Forum

tmord1 · 03-03-2008, 06:49 AM

Hi, I've been a palm user for years, but have always had std cell phone. Recently moved to treo 755p/verizon and am getting the feel of it. Two questions:
1) is there a way to check missed calls (i.e. been away from the phone and missed 5 calls-is there a way to see them when you return to the phone).

2)My biggest problem is I 'accidentally' dial people when going thru my contacts by highlighting the phone number. Is there any way to have the palm confirm that you want to dial if you highlight a phone number in the contacts field when the phone is on? (or avoid an immediate dial)

Thanks in advance!

jstant · 03-03-2008, 07:10 AM

Welcome to the forum tmord1!

First the missed calls: under the "Call Log" use the drop down in the upper right corner to choose "Missed Calls" category & the call log list will then change to those you've missed. You might also consider installing a program called Butler that allows you to set your LED light to light solid or flash a certain color to alert you that you have a reminder (missed call, appt, etc) even when the screen has powerd off.

As far as accidental dialing, I don't know of any setting that will allow you to 'confirm' the dial. Someone else may know of a solution, but I've just learned to be very careful while scrolling with the up and down keys and not hit the center 'enter' button.

LotusLord · 03-03-2008, 08:38 AM

Welcome to Treonauts tmord1

Treo Musketeers · 03-03-2008, 11:21 AM

Welcome to Treonauts, tmord1! I would recommend using a freeware contacts program such as Treobble, 2Cool4U, or Touchbook. They all allow you to scroll through your contacts without fear of accidently touching the phone number. If you want to make a call, then you click on the contact and click on the number.

Ohappydaye · 03-03-2008, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by tmord1

2)My biggest problem is I 'accidentally' dial people when going thru my contacts by highlighting the phone number. Is there any way to have the palm confirm that you want to dial if you highlight a phone number in the contacts field when the phone is on? (or avoid an immediate dial)

Thanks in advance!

The first question was already answered, but I just wanted to add something to the discussion about the second one. I moved to the 755p after using a combo of my Palm TX and Moto Razr for almost 2.5 years and the contacts app on the Treo took some getting used to. I made the very same mistake as you. I would open the contacts and tap the number, meaning to open the contact "page" for that person NOT dial the number. It was so annoying.

Really, it's just a matter of conditioning. Now I've forced myself to remember that I always have to move the cursor up to the name and then tap it. It was aggravating, but now I don't make the mistake anymore.

MetaView's 2Cool4U is a really cool looking app.

I have a few of Henk's apps and he's a great developer. I've been following the development of this app for a little while now and I'm thinking of installing it. I've been using Takephone as my replacement phone app and am hoping that these two play nice together.

tmord1 · 03-04-2008, 06:47 PM

Thanks everybody. I'm working on the 'conditioning' part like Ohappydaye suggested. I looked at 2cool4u and it sounds good, but I'm holding off on adding it until I become more aquainted with the Treo. It's great to have a place to help you sort through these things.

eclair · 03-04-2008, 11:26 PM

tmord1, welcome to treonauts. very nice to have you here. Hope you solve your issues to your satisfaction.

03-03-2008, 06:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
tmord1 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 My Treo: Treo 755p My Carrier: Verizon My OS: XP Posts: 57 Thanks: 25 Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts	newbie-still learning-missed calls log, trigger dial finger? Hi, I've been a palm user for years, but have always had std cell phone. Recently moved to treo 755p/verizon and am getting the feel of it. Two questions: 1) is there a way to check missed calls (i.e. been away from the phone and missed 5 calls-is there a way to see them when you return to the phone). 2)My biggest problem is I 'accidentally' dial people when going thru my contacts by highlighting the phone number. Is there any way to have the palm confirm that you want to dial if you highlight a phone number in the contacts field when the phone is on? (or avoid an immediate dial) Thanks in advance!

03-03-2008, 07:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
jstant Senior Treonaut Join Date: May 2007 Location: Springfield, MO My Treo: Treo 755p My Carrier: Alltel My OS: XP Posts: 407 Thanks: 52 Thanked 101 Times in 79 Posts	Welcome to the forum tmord1! First the missed calls: under the "Call Log" use the drop down in the upper right corner to choose "Missed Calls" category & the call log list will then change to those you've missed. You might also consider installing a program called Butler that allows you to set your LED light to light solid or flash a certain color to alert you that you have a reminder (missed call, appt, etc) even when the screen has powerd off. As far as accidental dialing, I don't know of any setting that will allow you to 'confirm' the dial. Someone else may know of a solution, but I've just learned to be very careful while scrolling with the up and down keys and not hit the center 'enter' button. __________________ -JG __________________________________

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03-03-2008, 11:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
Treo Musketeers Moderator At Your Service Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cincinnati, OH My Treo: Treo 755p My Carrier: Sprint My OS: Vista Posts: 1,733 Thanks: 319 Thanked 644 Times in 436 Posts	Welcome to Treonauts, tmord1! I would recommend using a freeware contacts program such as Treobble, 2Cool4U, or Touchbook. They all allow you to scroll through your contacts without fear of accidently touching the phone number. If you want to make a call, then you click on the contact and click on the number.

03-04-2008, 06:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
tmord1 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 My Treo: Treo 755p My Carrier: Verizon My OS: XP Posts: 57 Thanks: 25 Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts	Thanks everybody. I'm working on the 'conditioning' part like Ohappydaye suggested. I looked at 2cool4u and it sounds good, but I'm holding off on adding it until I become more aquainted with the Treo. It's great to have a place to help you sort through these things.

03-04-2008, 11:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
eclair Senior Treonaut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: desert southwest My Treo: Treo 700wx My Carrier: Sprint My OS: XP Posts: 822 Thanks: 125 Thanked 134 Times in 91 Posts	tmord1, welcome to treonauts. very nice to have you here. Hope you solve your issues to your satisfaction.