I have applied the upgrade to one of the CESS treo 650s and it seems to be working better than it was:) I have no information about the bluetooth modem hack though... David Todd wrote: > Specifically, does anyone know if the dial-up networking hack that > enables the 650 to serve as a bluetooth modem for PCs is disabled by > the "upgrade"? Has anyone applied the upgrade and found any > advantages or new features as a result? > > > Geoffrey Duke wrote: >> >> Do we know if this update cripples anything that functions on the >> current revision? I remember several colleagues complaining that >> Verizon had disabled some things on the Treo 700 that worked on the 650. >> >> >> >> --Geoff >> >> >> >> *From:* Discussions about Treo smart phones >> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] *On Behalf Of *Laurie M Gelles >> *Sent:* Tuesday, October 24, 2006 1:38 PM >> *To:* [log in to unmask] >> *Subject:* [Fwd: Treo 650 Update for Verizon Wireless] >> >> >> >> >> >> -------- Original Message -------- >> >> *Subject: * >> >> >> >> Treo 650 Update for Verizon Wireless >> >> *Date: * >> >> >> >> Tue, 24 Oct 2006 13:18:18 -0400 (EDT) >> >> *From: * >> >> >> >> Palm Treo Newsletter<[log in to unmask]> >> <mailto:[log in to unmask]> >> >> *Reply-To: * >> >> >> >> Palm Treo Newsletter >> <[log in to unmask]> >> <mailto:[log in to unmask]> >> >> *To: * >> >> >> >> [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> >> >> >> >> Having trouble viewing this page? 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Download our latest release to get a variety of >> enhancements, including: >> >> * Enhanced memory handling for opening larger web pages >> * Optimized Bluetooth® performance and added support for >> additional headsets and carkits >> * Adds Dial Preferences screen to Phone Application >> * Enhancement to Date/Time preference panel to address daylight >> savings time and network time >> * Replaces Wireless Sync application with Wireless Sync >> over-the-air provisioning client >> * Adds support for certain cradle-based accessories, including >> speaker docks >> * Integrates the Treo 650 E911 Updater to improve the ability of >> emergency room response personnel to locate users who dial 911 >> from the Treo 650 smartphone >> >> *Note:* Those who use the VersaMail® application that was included on >> the in-box CD as the default email application should download the >> latest version of the application here >> <http://News.palmnewsletters.com/cgi-bin13/DM/y/nhbn0RJK6g0Grm0P6w0GK> >> after installing this Treo 650 update. >> >> To download this software update, visit Customer Support >> <http://News.palmnewsletters.com/cgi-bin13/DM/y/nhbn0RJK6g0Grm0P6x0GL> >> today! >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Accessories >> >> *iGo Everywhere8* >> Purchase price $49.99 >> >> Looking for a convenient, all-in-one charging solution? 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Press the Phone button. >> 2. Open the menus by selecting the Menu button. >> 3. Select Options, and then select Sound Preferences. >> 4. Select the Application pick list and select Ring Tones. >> 5. Select the Volume pick list and select the volume level. >> 6. Select the Vibrate pick list and select how you want your >> smartphone to vibrate upon an incoming call. >> 7. Select ringtones from the following pick lists: >> * *Known Caller:* An incoming call from someone in your >> Contacts or Favorites. >> * *Unknown Caller:* An incoming call from someone >> identified by Caller ID who is not in your Contacts or >> Favorites. >> * *Roaming:* A special tone for incoming calls when you're >> outside your home mobile network. This tone overrides all >> other ringtones unless it is set to No Sound >> 8. Select Done. >> >> Treo 700w/wx smartphones: >> >> 1. Press Start and select Settings >> 2. On the personal tab, select Sounds & Notifications >> 3. Select the Notification tab. >> 4. From the Event drop down list, select the type of call or >> notification you want to set the ringtone for: >> * *Known Caller:* An incoming call from someone in your >> Contacts or Speed Dial list. >> * *Missed call:* A call you didn't answer >> * *Roaming:* A tone for incoming calls when you're outside >> your home mobile network. >> * *Unknown Caller:* An incoming call from someone >> identified by Caller ID who is not in your Contacts list >> or Speed Dial list. >> * *Voicemail:* A new voicemail. >> 5. Check the "Play sound" box, then select a ring style from the >> drop down menu >> >> >> >> >> >> Write Stuff >> >> *Treo in the Operating Room!* >> >> I'm a General Surgeon and a lot of my time is spent in the Operating >> Room. It is very nice to be able to sit down for a few minutes >> between cases and email my eldest daughter in London, England. I also >> like to log on to our local newspaper and see what's going on. 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