Just uninstall your present version and download the zip file (cab version ) from here.
http://www.freewareppc.com/multimedia/notem.shtml.
If you download using your PC, extract the cab file (unzip), transfer it to your axim and run it directly on your axim.
If you have Resco file explorer and internet on your Axim, download it directy to your Axim and simply tap the cab file. Install on default location.
This copy of noteM works for me. You don't have to be on A12, ROM versions don't matter.