A method for accessing remote information via a personal digital device, the
method
including the steps of storing embedded information in a memory of the personal
digital device, receiving an information query from a user of the personal digital
device, and determining if a response to the information query is contained in
the embedded information. If the response to the information query is contained
in the embedded information, then the embedded information is displayed to the
user. Alternatively, if the response to the user query is not found in the embedded
information, then a remote information query is executed through a wireless communication
device. Additionally, if a remote information query is executed, the method includes
the step of storing parameters representing the information query.