How to Do Everything with Your Treo 600 [Paperback]

Derek Ball (Author), Dayton Foster (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0072255811 | ISBN-13: 978-0072255812 | Publication Date: May 7, 2004 | Edition: 1

Not only can you make phone calls, take photos, and surf the web with your cool Treo 600, you can also load games, movies, and music. This expert guide shows you how to maximize all the amazing features offered on your Treo, including working with text documents, spreadsheets, and slideshows. You’ll also discover what third-party software you can add to further enhance your Treo’s mobile office capabilities.

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From the Back Cover

Find out how you can transform your Treo 600 from merely an e-mail and telephone device into your mobile office and entertainment center. This easy-to-understand resource with step-by-step instructions shows you how to take full advantage of the powerful capabilities your Treo 600 possesses. Work on documents, spreadsheets, and even PowerPoint presentations, all on the go. And if you need a reprieve from work, listen to music--even make music--play games, watch a movie, or just surf the Web. With this guide showing you how, your Treo 600 can change your life.

• Learn the basics, from navigating with the touchscreen and five-way navigation control to using preinstalled Treo 600 applications
• Synchronize contacts, calendar, and other data between your Treo 600 and PC
• Learn advanced phone features including custom ringtones, picture display, conference calls, speakerphone, speed dial, and hands-free calling
• Take and send photos wirelessly, or download them to your PC
• Manage your Treo 600’s battery life, and back up your data
• Add storage memory, and use storage cards (SD and MMC) to swap files between your Treo and PC
• Watch movies and videos, and play games
• Listen to music and radio
• Protect your Treo 600 from damage and troubleshoot problems
• Find your way around with the Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
• Manage your finances with your Treo and Quicken
• Identify and minimize security risks and use third-party software to secure your Treo 600’s data and connections

About the authors: Derek Ball has authored over ten books on mobile computing and other emerging technology topics. He is CEO of Sonic Mobility, Inc., which develops applications for mobile devices including the Treo 600. Dayton Foster is Vice President of Research and Development for Sonic Mobility, Inc., which develops applications for mobile devices including the Treo 600. Technical Editor, Michelle White, is a Senior Product Manager at palmOne and was the lead Product Manager for the Treo 600. She was responsible for the IBM WorkPad line of handhelds at Palm Inc., Handspring Visor, Visor Platinum, Visor Edge, Treo 90 and most recently the Treo 600.

With a foreword by Mitchell Kertzman of Handspring

About the Author

Derek Ball (Calgary, Canada) has authored or co-authored ten books about mobile computing, and other emerging technology topics. Dayton Foster (Calgary, Canada) is Vice President of Research and Development for Sonic Mobility, Inc., a Canada-based company that develops applications for mobile devices including the Treo 600.

Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media; 1 edition (May 7, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072255811
• ISBN-13: 978-0072255812
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,981,868 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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78 of 84 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Even when you thought you knew it all... there's more!, July 14, 2004

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susan dennis (seattle, wa USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How to Do Everything with Your Treo 600 (Paperback)

I'll admit it. I'm an early adapter. I try (sometimes unsuccessfully) to wait at least a month before buying the latest toy. I think I managed 3 weeks with my Treo600. So by the time I got this book, I'd had it a good 8 months and I honestly thought I'd figured out all the tricks. Wrongo!

I first skipped here and there - actually, I first looked for my name. [Disclaimer, there is a little sidebar about my using my Treo for mobblogging - the authors posted a request for examples of interesting Treo use and I submitted it. My sidebar is one of the very many from real people who provide great examples.]

But, soon, I gave up and just read the thing from cover to cover. I would read a tip, whip out my Treo and give it a try and go on to the next one. I love learning new stuff.

But, I think the person who is a bit anxious about trying new things and/or a little afraid of their new Treo600 is the person who really really needs this book. It is very easy to follow. Very friendly. Very informative. And a great reference.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Treo Manual, January 11, 2007

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S. Reid (Lawrenceville, GA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How to Do Everything With Your Palm Treo (Paperback)

I found the Treo manual very helpful and much more detailed than the owners manual. The tips I discovered were more than worth the price of the book. I recommend it to all Treo owners!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Treo 700P Second Edition, January 7, 2007

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Nom de Plume (Columbia, SC) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: How to Do Everything With Your Palm Treo (Paperback)

This book covers the things that should have been covered by the manuals that come with the Treo. Well illustrated and clearly written, but there is no real "extra" material inside. It does cover some of the accessories and software available from the secondary market however.
I guess I was hoping for some of the tricks and hacks that I've seen on the web to be collected into this book.
If you are new to the Treo and Palm OS, this is still a good resource to learn with.