How To Do Everything with Your Pocket PC, 3rd Edition [Paperback]

Frank McPherson (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0072229799 | ISBN-13: 978-0072229790 | Publication Date: September 17, 2003 | Edition: 3

This handy resource builds on the success of the first two editions by providing all-new tips and information regarding the upcoming Pocket PC release, in addition to in-depth, relevant coverage of the Windows CE Operating system. Learn details on using Pocket PC applications, wireless, making phone calls, plus playing games and MP3 files, and even using GPS connectivity!

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From the Back Cover

Make your Pocket PC your own personal information appliance. This easy-to-follow guide will teach you everyday essentials such as managing appointments, keeping addresses, and making task lists. It shows you in a clear, step-by-step format, how to retrieve your e-mail and surf the Web, write and format letters, balance your checkbook, make voice recordings, read books, listen to music, and much more. From business to pleasure, this handy guide will have you fully utilizing all the great features of your Pocket PC in no time.

• Manage appointments, tasks, and contacts
• Write, save, edit, and format documents
• Create, view, and edit pictures
• Watch PowerPoint presentations
• Produce databases to store and query data
• Access your e-mail and run Windows programs
• Add handwriting, drawings, and recordings to documents
• Track how you spend, save, and invest money
• Connect to desktops with infrared, Ethernet networking, or modem
• Synchronize with your desktop computer

About the Author

Frank McPherson (West Bloomfield, MI) has been using handhelds since they were introduced in 1993. He is currently an Assistant Forum Manager for the Windows CE forum on Microsoft's Computing Central web site. In March, 1999 Microsoft recognized Frank as a Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for helping users in the microsoft.public.windowsce newsgroup. He created and maintains the Windows CE Knowledge Center web site, (http://start.at/know_ce) which averages 9000 page views per day. The site includes original content and links to information that show users how to get the most out of the Windows CE.

Product Details

• Paperback: 512 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media; 3 edition (September 17, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072229799
• ISBN-13: 978-0072229790
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,991,470 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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45 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Useful, February 27, 2002

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Ellen Craw, Ilium Software (Ann Arbor, MI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How To Do Everything With Your Pocket PC, 2nd Edition (Paperback)

This is a very useful book. Whether you're looking for a reference manual or a users' guide, you'll be sure to find the information you need here. The many pictures and highlighted tips and notes make "How to Do Everything with Your Pocket PC" easy to read, and easy to quickly find the information you're looking for.

The Second Edition has been updated with new information, including details about Pocket PC 2002 and even the very new Pocket PC Phones. Where specifics are different between the Pocket PC 2000 and Pocket PC 2002 versions, this very thorough book covers both.

The information is all current, the pictures useful, and the tips excellent. Whether you're a newcomer to Pocket PCs looking for basic information, or a more sophisticated user looking for reference information, you'll be sure to get a lot of good information from this guide.

25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars this book is not current - Updated Revision Needed Now, September 24, 2003

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Mark Abrams (Westport, MA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How To Do Everything With Your Pocket PC, 2nd Edition (Paperback)

While I enjoyed the book and found much of the information informative, I was also disapointed that it's focus is on the 3100,3600,3700,3800 series and the MicroSoft CE 2002 operating system. The 3870 is the latest model referenced and it was released 11/15/2001, almost two years ago. Alot of changes have happened and this book is not current.

I have just been introduced to the iPAQ world with a 5555 and MS CE 2003. Most of the CE 2003 Operating System is the same (in appearence) as CE 2003. After reading the HP users manual, which I found sparce, I purchased this book partly for configuration information of WiFi email (which is a major bullet on the cover) and troubleshooting.

I found the book's information on configuration of WiFi email to be basic, almost the same at the HP manual, and there was little information to deal with setup problems that do arise. There are only 2 pages devoted out of 365 that deal with troubleshooting...

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How To Do Everything With Your Pocket PC, 2nd Edition, May 12, 2002

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Rufus (Edmond, OK United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How To Do Everything With Your Pocket PC, 2nd Edition (Paperback)

Excellent book! Buy this book if you are new to the Pocket PC!!! I tried another and it just did'nt have the detail. McPherson writes like he is sitting next to you! It is easy to read and I've become educated in how to use my ipaq more efficently. McPherson also has many useful websites within the book that are very helpful.