Mobile Devices
Action may need to be taken immediately in order to avoid inconsistencies between your mobile device and your calendaring system (e.g., dCal, Notes, Outlook). All of the systems that are used in maintaining your calendar should be updated as close to the same time as possible to avoid inconsistencies.
BlackBerry - action required
PALM OS - action required
Windows Mobile - action required
DUHS Pylon customer advisory - action required
BlackBerry devices require the 2007 DST patch RIM made available.
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DUHS will administratively push the patch to Lotus Notes BlackBerry users.
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Non-Lotus Notes BlackBerry users should check with their local support to see if they will automatically push the patch.
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You may apply the patch directly to your BlackBerry device. Click here for more information from Blackberry on the DST changes.
PALM OS 5.x – see the Palm knowledgebase article Using the Daylight Saving feature on Palm OS® 5.x handhelds
PALM OS 4.x – DST is manually turned on and off:
- Open the Prefs application on the device
- Select Date & Time from the drop-down list in the upper right corner
- Change the Daylight Saving option to "On" the second Sunday in March; change to "Off" the first Sunday in November
PALM OS 3.x does not support DST. You will need to change the time manually.
Windows Mobile - Action required
Microsoft Knowledge Base article 923953 directs users to find the solution at Updating Windows Mobile-powered devices for the new Daylight Saving Time
DUHS Pylon customer advisory - Action required
Please read the Duke University Health System Pylon Customer Advisory.
Need More Help?
- Contact the Duke OIT Service Desk
- (919) 684-2200
- help@oit.duke.edu