How to Do Everything with Your Palm Powered Device, Sixth Edition

Overview

Now you can get more out of your handheld device with help from this easy-to-follow guide. How to Do Everything with Your Palm Powered Device, Sixth Edition explains how to master the latest features, tools, and shortcuts in clear, straightforward language. Learn to configure your PDA's preferences, HotSync with your PC, schedule appointments, prioritize tasks, and view your address book. You'll also find out how to utilize different wireless options, access e-mail and the Web, turn your PDA into a mobile office, play music and movies, password-protect your PDA, and so much more. Maximize the capabilities of your Palm OS handheld and make your life not only more efficient, but also more fun.

• Configure your PDA and enter data using Graffiti, the onscreen keyboard, Palm Desktop, or Outlook
• Perform wired or wireless HotSyncs
• Turn your PDA into a GPS navigation system
• Implement foolproof security measures and safeguard your personal information
• Access the Internet and send and receive e-mail
• Schedule appointments and keep track of contacts, tasks, and expenses
• Use your PDA as a full-fledged laptop replacement
• Connect your cell phone to your handheld device
• Play games, listen to music, take photos, download podcasts, and more
• Troubleshoot, accessorize, and upgrade your PDA

Table of contents

PART I: GET STARTED
Chapter 1: Welcome to Palm Handhelds
Chapter 2: Get to Know Your PDA
Chapter 3: Ready, Set, Sync!
Chapter 4: Get Information In and Out of Your Handheld
PART II: GET THINGS DONE
Chapter 5: The Date Book and Calendar
Chatper 6: The Address Book and Contacts
Chapter 7: The To Do List and Memo Pad
Chapter 8: Note Pad, Expense, and the Rest of the Palm OS Team
Chapter 9: Go on a Trip
Chapter 10: Unwire Your PDA
PART III BEYOND THE BOX
Chapter 11: The Palm Office
Chapter 12: Utilities
Chapter 13: Playing Games
Chapter 14: Music and Movies
Chapter 15: Books, Photos, Paintings, and More
Chapter 16: Accessories and Upgrades
Chapter 17: Problems and Solutions

Biographical note

Dave Johnson is the editor of PC World magazine's Digital Focus newsletter and the voice of Gotta Gadget, an audio blog at ITWorld.com.Rick Broida is a contributor to CNET and PC Magazine. He is the bestselling coauthor, with Dave Johnson, of all previous editions of this book.

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Now you can get more out of your handheld device with help from this easy-to-follow guide. How to Do Everything with Your Palm Powered Device, Sixth Edition explains how to master the latest features, tools, and shortcuts in clear, straightforward language. Learn to configure your PDA's preferences, HotSync with your PC, schedule appointments, prioritize tasks, and view your address book. You'll also find out how to utilize different wireless options, access e-mail and the Web, turn your PDA into a mobile office, play music and movies, password-protect your PDA, and so much more. Maximize the capabilities of your Palm OS handheld and make your life not only more efficient, but also more fun.Configure your PDA and enter data using Graffiti, the onscreen keyboard, Palm Desktop, or OutlookPerform wired or wireless HotSyncsTurn your PDA into a GPS navigation systemImplement foolproof security measures and safeguard your personal informationAccess the Internet and send and receive e-mailSchedule appointments and keep track of contacts, tasks, and expensesUse your PDA as a full-fledged laptop replacement Connect your cell phone to your handheld device Play games, listen to music, take photos, download podcasts, and moreTroubleshoot, accessorize, and upgrade your PDA