Portable Data Assistant, PDA

You can use a PDA with Orchid Medical Spa pocket pc software. PDA stands for "Portable Data Assistant" and is typically a small hand-held computer with a touch screen.

The PDA software will run on any Pocket PC that is running Windows Mobile 5.0 or higher.

The following information can be viewed:

Upcoming appointments date and time
Services and products on each upcoming appointment
Grand total price for the appointment
Quantity, price, and discounts for each service
Employee that performs each service
Details on the client who is scheduled for the appointment including:
- Client's address
- Home, cell, and work phone number
- Comments
- History
- Pop-up reminders
- Balance

The PDA needs to connect to your computer via a serial or USB connection and be able to transfer data using Microsoft's ActiveSync for Windows XP or Windows Mobile Device Center for Windows Vista.

ActiveSync is a free product offered by Microsoft, and is usually included with the software that came with your PDA. For more information about Microsoft ActiveSync and to download the program for free, visit Microsoft's web site at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/activesync/default.mspx

Common brands of Pocket PC's are Dell and HP. Some popular models are Dell Axim and HP Ipaq.

For instructions on how to use your PDA with Orchid Medical Spa Software, click here.