From the Back Cover
The Ultimate Reference Companion to Maximize your PDA Performance.
The personal digital assistant or PDA is now an essential part of everyday life for an increasing number of people. Whether it is coordinating personal or business appointments, sending emails and SMS, or simply checking the latest stock prices on the Internet - the PDA has become an invaluable tool for anyone on the go.
The Essential Palm User's Guide will help you to get the most out of your PDA. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced user, you will learn how to use your PDA more efficiently and effectively. Solutions are provided for many common problems as well as new tips and tricks for getting the most out of each application.
Exchange Data Quickly and Easily * Transfer data with Outlook, Word, Excel, Word Perfect, Lotus notes and many more popular programs. * Convert emails, graphics and Excel tables. * Maximize use of text blocks, addresses, notes and the calendar. * Synchronize your Palm with Linux and Mac.
Communicate on All Channels * Connecting to the internet. * Send emails, SMS, WAP, faxes and digital photos. * Palm to Palm communications. * Use ICQ and Y!Messenger
Go Beyond the Manual * Use your Palm as a browser * The Palm as a digital camera * Memory and slot upgrades * Backup and restore data
Applicable for a variety of Operating Systems including Palm, IBM WorkPad, Handspring Visor, TRGpro and Sony Clie.
A bonus CD is also included and contains additional tools for managing e-mails, WAP, faxes and internet access.
About the Author
Christian Immler is a "Veteran Palm User" - since the introduction of the Palm to the European market he has tested the majority of the available devices (personal favorite: Visor Prism). "The Essential Palm User's Guide" is a very successful book in the European market. Christian Immler is also the author of a variety of magazine articles regarding mobile computing as well as a number of freeware programs for the Palm.
Norbert Salomon was one of the first Palm users in the world who instantly became a connoisseur of handheld computing devices. His fascination soon led him to become an expert on PDAs, and inspired him to educate others by authoring The Essential Palm User's Guide.
