Jean,

I'm not positive this will solve your issue but try this. If you go
to iCal (I'm assuming you use the Mac) in the preference pane, under
General you should see a checkbox for showing the birthday calendar.
If this is checked, you can uncheck and it should go away from iCal
as well as Mobile Me.

These dates come from the Address Book where you can put in the
birthday of your contacts. There may also be another way to enable
it directly on the phone so if you want to fix the dates you should
be able to do it from the Address Book.

Hope that is the issue and you can fix it using my limited knowledge.

Regards,

Jay

On Nov 8, 2010, at 5:02 AM, JeanW wrote:

> On my iPhone 4, it has my Mobile Me calendar, my Yahoo calendar, my
> Gmail calendar, and those are all fine.
> But then it has a calendar under the category "Other" called
> Birthdays, and for whatever reason it has listings for some of my
> contacts that are NOT their birthdays, and those entries do not get
> an Edit button on the iPhone.
> I've gone to settings under calendar, and I don't even know where
> that one comes from. I've dropped and re-added every account that
> says it has a calendar, and that one persists. Where does it come
> from, and how can I get rid of - or at least fix - it? I have it
> unchecked, and the dates are off the calendar, but I find that
> unsatisfying - I want it really "fixed". Any ideas?

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I have the blue skin for my Otterbox, and I got an Otter for the iPad as well.

The Otter iPad is almost 90 on their website, but I got it at Amazon.com for $50.00

On Nov 7, 2010, at 7:25 PM, Calle's Yahoo wrote:

> I love my white otterbox. I really like the white color. Hubby got the black and he really likes his too. He said if someone showed him a naked phone and one in the otterbox case, and told him the difference was $50.00, he wouldnt even bat an eye.
>
> He also loves the feel of it. Guess we are all different which is good. Another me would be scary!!
>
> Calle

Hi Bruce,

You can setup an iPhone or Touch to work with Windows Live Calendar and
supposedly sync two devices to the same calendar using Microsoft Exchange
ActiveSync. I haven't tried either so I can't verify it.

The steps to do it are below are from the WIndows Live website along with
some known issues for the iOS devices.

Cheers,
Chris

http://windowslivehelp.com/solution.aspx?solutionid=46bd910c-ed99-497d-80d7-ab8b11237ed0

*iPhone Setup
*
The steps are similar for the iPhone, iPod Touch and the iPad. On a device
that supports only a single ActiveSync profile, make sure to back up the
data on the device before configuring the ActiveSync profile for Hotmail
access.

1. Tap on Settings. Under Settings, click on "Mail, Contacts, Calendar".
2. Tap on "Add Account" in the Accounts page.
3. Tap on "Microsoft Exchange" to configure Hotmail access.
4. Enter your full Hotmail email address in both Email and Username fields.
Leave Domain blank. Enter your password. In the Description field, enter a
name, e.g Hotmail.
5. Enter m.hotmail.com for the Server name.
6. If access succeeds, you will see this page. Select the data to sync. Tap
on Save.

http://windowslivehelp.com/solution.aspx?solutionid=e123b840-e6ee-41e7-a302-049da52bf0d5

*Exchange ActiveSync - Known Issues **- iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch
**
Mail*
• iPhone is unable to download large attachments beyond 20MB. User will get
a message that the attachment is too large to download when trying to sync a
message with too large an attachment.
• Some attachments in messages synced to the iPhone may not download
successfully. Apple Support Article: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1506
• Messages forwarded from a Windows Mobile 6.1 device and viewed on an
iPhone cannot be viewed successfully. The original message is included as an
attachment and cannot be opened.
*
Calendar*
• When syncing multiple calendars, the user may see some shared calendars
that are read-only. User cannot add an event to a read-only calendar; the
action will fail. On the iPhone, the event added to the read-only calendar
will be deleted automatically and on some other devices, the device may
retain a client copy. This is the client's discretion.
• Attendee cannot view a Meeting Request on iPhone if the meeting invite is
an ".ics" attachment.
• When attendee changes RSVP status to a meeting invite, e.g. from Tentative
to Accept, the attendee's Busy status is not updated on the server. This is
due to the command used by the iPhone to update the attendee's RSVP status
to the server.
*
Tasks*
• Tasks are not supported.

On Thu, Nov 4, 2010 at 12:59 PM, Donald <xlnt74@sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> Is there any set up in order to get my iPhone 4 iOS4.1 to sync with my
> windows live calender?
>
> Can the older (2nd Gen) iPod touch iOS4.1 sync with that same calender?
>
> Thanks Bruce
>

>
>
>
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> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>

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hello,

this is very helpful, thanks for clarifying.
how do you deal with camera roll photos ? do they get restored as well ?
it is very unclear to me, what is backed-up or not when syncing through itunes.

thanks,

--
my.

--- In apple-iphone@yahoogroups.com, Bill Boulware <bill.boulware@...> wrote:
>
> Brent is correct, restore the phone then restore your backup. If you
> still have the problem, restore the phone again then set up as a new
> phone and this is where you will have to do the work of setting
> everything back up. Generally a Restore then restoring the backup
> will work, this is how I install each new beta, etc and rarely have an
> issue. Only once in the past 7 upgrades have I had to set up as
> completely new.
>
> On Wed, Nov 3, 2010 at 16:06, Brent <flapdoodle@...> wrote:
> > Calle,
> >
> > Restore is a function of iTunes. I did a backup of my iPhone and then
> > clicked on restore. After the restoring the iPhone to new condition, iTunes
> > asks if I would like to restore data from my last back up After that a sync
> > will return everything back like it was. The main difference is that any
> > glitch in the iOS has been removed. Some on the list will tell you to do a
> > restore and then reinstall all the apps. This is a lot of work if restoring
> > my data from the last backup will do.
> >
> > I have had to do a restore as new several times. Once the GPS quit finding
> > my location and a restore fixed it. I'm not sure I made that all clear.
> > Email me direct if you wish.
> >
> > Brent
> >
> > On Wed, Nov 3, 2010 at 2:50 PM, Calle's Yahoo <calle_kitten@...>wrote:
> >
> >>
> >>
> >> Brent what is a restore? Do you lose everything?
> >>
> >> If it was a software issue I should not see it on my new phone correct? I
> >> had no issues with my phone except hubby and could set them side by side and
> >> do the exact same thing and his would only drop a little and mine would drop
> >> a lot.
> >>
> >> I am confused by the restore comment.
> >>
> >> Calle
> >>
> >>
> >> On Nov 3, 2010, at 4:42 AM, Brent <flapdoodle@...<flapdoodle%40gmail.com>>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >> > I had the exact same problem for the past few weeks. The battery would
> >> drop
> >> > fast even when it was just sitting and not being used. I did a restore
> >> and
> >> > now it works perfect. Apple told you right. It is a software issue.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > On Wed, Nov 3, 2010 at 3:40 AM, Calle's Yahoo <calle_kitten@...<calle_kitten%40yahoo.com>
> >> >wrote:
> >> >
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> I have never been happy with my battery performance and got even more
> >> >> unhappy after I got my husband the same phone. We both use our phones
> >> about
> >> >> the same and mine was always running out and his was not
> >> >>
> >> >> So I took it in, after making an appointment at the apple store. A nice
> >> >> young man took my phone and ran a diagnostic (so he said). He said the
> >> >> battery checked out fine and there was no water damage. He suggested it
> >> was
> >> >> a software issue. I complained a little more about it being troublesome
> >> from
> >> >> day one. He gave me a new phone.
> >> >>
> >> >> I had my phone for 11 months. I didn't know how bad the battery was
> >> until I
> >> >> had hubbys phone to compare it to.
> >> >>
> >> >> Anyway I am a happy customer. I did a restore and got everything back
> >> >> except my apps, which is fine with me. I am re-downloading only those
> >> apps I
> >> >> really use.
> >> >>
> >> >> Apple gets an a for customer service.
> >> >>
> >> >> Calle
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >
> >> >
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> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
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> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
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> > Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
> >
>

Battery usage.

If you have 3G enabled, it uses power even if you are using wifi. Similarly,
if wifi is enabled it uses power even if you are using 3G. Is there any
reason to have *both* enabled at the same time?

It would be an obvious advantage to have a single setting that toggles
between the 2, but they are not even in the same level in Preferences.

Otto

On 8 November 2010 01:30, Jim Saklad <jimdoc@me.com> wrote:

> > I switch back & forth from 3G fairly commonly. Is there a way to install
> what in Windows would be called a shortcut?
>
> What is your reason for "switching back and forth"?
> In general, the iPhone will use Wifi preferentially if it is available, and
> cellular connectivity when it can't get Wifi. The only reason I can see for
> turning 3G OFF is if you spend a lot of time in 3G "far fringe" area, where
> the iPhone "thinks" it can get a 3G signal, but really can only get Edge.
> I've found very few such areas myself.
>
> > This is a bit cumbersome:
> > Settings/General/Network/Enable 3G
>
> It can be made less cumbersome by utilizing the multitasking or rapid
> switching feature.
> Open Settings/General/Network/ and leave it there.
> Single-press or double-press the Home button and go to whatever App you
> want to work with. If you feel a need to alter the 3G setting, double-press
> the Home button, scroll through the App tray to find Settings, tap it, and
> there you are at the Network page.
>
> > Speaking of shortcuts, can I create or delete folder-groups for my apps?
> For instance, I need no Financial apps. I could kill that folder.
>
> You can delete Apps you install and Folders you create (but only by
> removing the Apps from the Folders).
> You cannot delete "Apple-native" Apps (like Stocks).
>

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The reason for turning off 3G is to conserve battery, not data usage. Edge data usage still goes against your total data usage.

On Nov 7, 2010, at 10:46 PM, Archie Grapa wrote:

> No. No shortcut...
>
> If you are not on unlimited data plan, which I presume you are due to the need to switch on/off the Enable 3G often, just press the home button after switching it off.
> Then when you want to switch it on again, bring up the multitasking dock by double clicking the home button and tap Settings from there. The switch page should show up...
>
> Also, I think it's the Cellular Data that you need to switch on/off.
>
>  Archie
>
> On Nov 8, 2010, at 5:50, "Book_of_Hezekiah" <book_of_hezekiah_10_26@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > I switch back & forth from 3G fairly commonly. Is there a way to install what in Windows would be called a shortcut? This is a bit cumbersome:
> > Settings/General/Network/Enable 3G
> >
> > After reading the tip about Airplane Mode saving power, I might want to do similar for that toggle. To clarify, it would prevent receiving (or transmitting) of calls, meaning it's a way to silence my ringer for phone or messages. Correct? (Obviously v/m & text messages will be retrieved upon exiting Airplane Mode.)
> >
> > Speaking of shortcuts, can I create or delete folder-groups for my apps? For instance, I need no Financial apps. I could kill that folder.

Otto;

I don't claim to be an expert on the iPhone or iOS but it is not logical that having 3G enabled while on WiFi would have any noticeable impact on battery. While it is true that while on 3G ( or even edge ) the iOS is looking for WiFI anytime it is enabled so it will likely have some impact on battery, I "always" have both enabled because I have yet to see a real impact on battery life. I travel a lot as my job and my iPhone is in an ever changing environment and I find it more useful to let the iOS do it's job instead of trying to micro manage it.

--- In apple-iphone@yahoogroups.com, Otto Nikolaus <otto.nikolaus@...> wrote:
>
> Battery usage.
>
> If you have 3G enabled, it uses power even if you are using wifi. Similarly,
> if wifi is enabled it uses power even if you are using 3G. Is there any
> reason to have *both* enabled at the same time?
>
> It would be an obvious advantage to have a single setting that toggles
> between the 2, but they are not even in the same level in Preferences.
>
> Otto
>
> On 8 November 2010 01:30, Jim Saklad <jimdoc@...> wrote:
>
> > > I switch back & forth from 3G fairly commonly. Is there a way to install
> > what in Windows would be called a shortcut?
> >
> > What is your reason for "switching back and forth"?
> > In general, the iPhone will use Wifi preferentially if it is available, and
> > cellular connectivity when it can't get Wifi. The only reason I can see for
> > turning 3G OFF is if you spend a lot of time in 3G "far fringe" area, where
> > the iPhone "thinks" it can get a 3G signal, but really can only get Edge.
> > I've found very few such areas myself.
> >
> > > This is a bit cumbersome:
> > > Settings/General/Network/Enable 3G
> >
> > It can be made less cumbersome by utilizing the multitasking or rapid
> > switching feature.
> > Open Settings/General/Network/ and leave it there.
> > Single-press or double-press the Home button and go to whatever App you
> > want to work with. If you feel a need to alter the 3G setting, double-press
> > the Home button, scroll through the App tray to find Settings, tap it, and
> > there you are at the Network page.
> >
> > > Speaking of shortcuts, can I create or delete folder-groups for my apps?
> > For instance, I need no Financial apps. I could kill that folder.
> >
> > You can delete Apps you install and Folders you create (but only by
> > removing the Apps from the Folders).
> > You cannot delete "Apple-native" Apps (like Stocks).
> >
>
>
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>