How to Do Everything with Your Palm Handheld, Fourth Edition [Paperback]

Dave Johnson (Author), Rick Broida (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0072230827 | ISBN-13: 978-0072230826 | Publication Date: August 19, 2003 | Edition: 4

Put down that flimsy manual and get to the heart of the matter with the fourth edition of this step-by-step Palm goldmine. Easy-to-follow and filled with information, this handy guide will help you achieve the most from your Palm Handheld, including working on documents, updating databases, and managing finances and schedules while on the go.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Did you know that you can use your Palm handheld to compose music, deliver PowerPoint presentations directly to a VGA projector, read books, and more? This insightful guidebook will help you work smarter, play better, and do more with your handheld than you ever thought possible. Master the core applications, discover new software, and take your PDA online. Plus, find out how to protect your data with better security. No matter which Palm handheld model you own, maximize its potential and use it to play games, watch movies, listen to music, create Word documents, work with spreadsheets, manage your schedule, and surf the Web.

• Go wireless to work and play on the go
• Transform your Palm handheld into a complete laptop replacement with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint compatibility
• Gear up your Palm handheld for business on the road
• Learn to use the core applications effectively
• Protect your data with robust security
• Create memos, task lists, electronic business cards, and much more
• Take advantage of new and exciting multimedia features
• Manage addresses, appointments, expenses, and tasks
• Check e-mail from any location with infrared, modem, Bluetooth, or cable

About the Author

Dave Johnson (Colorado Springs, CO) has written many books since 1990 including Digital Photography Answers, and is a frequent contributor for PC Computing, Home Office computing, and Family PC. He is currently a mobile computing editor at Planet IT, an online magazine published by CMP Media.

Dave Johnson (Colorado Springs, CO) is a mobile computing editor for CMP Media, and Rick Broida (Commerce Township, MI) is the founder and former editor of Handheld Computing, the first and only print magazine designed expressly for Palm OS users. They are the best-selling authors of How to Do Everything with Your Palm and How to Do Everything with Your Visor

Product Details

• Paperback: 464 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media; 4 edition (August 19, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072230827
• ISBN-13: 978-0072230826
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,718,839 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

94 of 96 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for Palm owners, September 22, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: How to Do Everything with Your Palm Handheld, Fourth Edition (Paperback)

This is a brand new edition and it covers all the newer Palms running OS 5, such as the Tungstens and Zires. Very well-written and an excellent choice for new or non-techie users. What I like about this book is that it covers a wide range of things you can do with your PDA, from the basic built-in functions to fairly advanced stuff like downloading your email or surfing the Internet by linking through a cell phone. And it does so in a manner that is easy for beginners without insulting the more experienced user. It also suggests additional programs and services, and tells you where to get them.

48 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The only Palm book you'll ever need, February 17, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: How to Do Everything with Your Palm Handheld, Fourth Edition (Paperback)

I bought this book when I bought my Palm Zire 71, and I am absolutely amazed at how much I have learned. The tips in this book alone are worth the price. For instance, I learned that I could Hotsync my Palm with my Yahoo web address book. I learned how to beam entire programs to my friend's Palm. And I learned that I could read books on my Palm, which I had no idea you could do and now love more than anything. The authors really seemed to have fun writing the book, too, and that sense of fun comes through to the reader. So much better than most computer books I've read that are dry and dull. HIghly recommended!

33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Glossed Over Wi-Fi, January 2, 2004

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"sweetpeas_treasures" (Upstate New York, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Do Everything with Your Palm Handheld, Fourth Edition (Paperback)

It is disappointing that, after spending HUNDREDS of dollars on a new Palm, no printed manual is included. How to Do Everything with Your Palm is what Palm should have included with their products. This book is a good read for the first-time Palm owner and offers some new tricks for the experienced user.
Although the cover of the book mentions wireless and shows a Tungsten C very little is written about Wi-Fi - one of the things that drew me to buy this book.
Overall, Dave Johnson and Rick Broida have done a fine job here. They have presented their material in a logical and well-written manner while having a little fun along the way.