How to Do Everything with Your Palm Powered Device

How to Do Everything

by Dave Johnson, Rick Broida

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

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.

496 pages, Paperback

First published March 13, 2000