Pocket PCs for Dummies [Paperback]

Brian Underdahl (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 076451640X | ISBN-13: 978-0764516405 | Publication Date: June 15, 2002 | Edition: 2

Who would have thought that so much computing power could fit into a package that easily fits into your pocket? The Pocket PC is an extremely capable and easy-to-use computer that is, quite honestly, amazing. In a package that weighs just a few ounces, you’ve got computing power that rivals the huge filing cabinet-sized systems of a decade ago.

Pocket PC For Dummies, 2nd Edition, is your road map to using your Pocket PC. This is a hands-on guide that uses real-world examples to show you just what you need to know about Pocket PCs and why you want to know it. You won’t find a lot of hype or jargon. You will find useful information presented clearly and concisely. This book is for anyone who wants to

• Manage appointments
• Keep up with e-mail while on the go
• Take digital images and music files anywhere
• Organize and keep track of important notes

This book will help you lay a solid foundation for getting to know your Pocket PC and how it compares with other computers you may have used in the past. From there, you’ll find out how to take advantage of the Pocket PC’s unique features. This friendly and comprehensive guide covers the following topics, and more:

• Using the touch screen
• Handwriting and your Pocket PC
• Printing from your Pocket PC
• Understanding synchronization
• Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, and more great tools
• Connecting to the Internet
• Downloading eBooks
• Editing photos

Pocket PC For Dummies, 2nd Edition, is about the new Pocket PC 2002 systems. It has been fully updated to cover the new ways of doing things on the Pocket PC 2002 units, and you will find all sorts of new products covered that simply didn’t exist a short time ago.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...three star rating...offers a lot to the mobile computer user..." (Personal Computer World, April 2003)

From the Back Cover

Now updated for Pocket PC 2002 and the latest add-ons

Get the scoop on wireless Internet, eBooks, music, and more

Have more fun and get more done with your Pocket PC
A Pocket PC puts a world of computer power in your pocket. But how do you make the most of it? Don't worry! This friendly reference walks you through the whole range of Pocket PC possibilities, from calendar, address book, and Pocket Office programs to Bluetooth wireless e-mail, eBooks, MP3 players, TV viewing, and GPS add-ons.

The Dummies Way
* Explanations in plain English
* "Get in, get out" information
* Icons and other navigational aids
* Tear-out cheat sheet
* Top ten lists
* A dash of humor and fun

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Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 2 edition (June 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 076451640X
• ISBN-13: 978-0764516405
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,652,861 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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52 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A complete How-to-do-it for Pocket PC's, February 27, 2001

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nevadageo (Reno, NV USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pocket PCs for Dummies (Paperback)

I picked up this book to help my decision between getting a Palm or a Pocket PC and was blown away by the capability of this new class of shirt-pocket computing power. I've checked out all the features of the Casio pocket PC following this book, and it's totally comprehensive. This is the book that should have come with the computer. It covers every aspect of the built-in Microsoft Office suite, as well as the MP3 player functions, e-books, handwriting recognition (awesome!), GPS compatibility, remote web browsing, and on and on. This book sold me on Pocket PC's over a PDA, and for that I consider it worth the price. But it's also an easy to read reference manual for using all the capability that these little gems have to offer.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Pocket Pcs for Dummies, July 27, 2006

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A. M. Kingston "mustread" (Sydney, NSW Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pocket PCs for Dummies (Paperback)

This book was printed in 2002 and is SO out of date that it is really not worth having. Very disappointing!