Product Description

This work offers both novice and experienced Palm users solutions, tools and troubleshooting techniques to get the most out of their handheld device. The different Palm OS models are covered and advice is given regarding wired and wireless connection issues, and third party software.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1222575 in Books
• Published on: 2000-04-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 607 pages

Amazon.co.uk Review
The authors of this guide take the approach that handheld computers based on the Palm operating system are so user-friendly and crash proof, that it's useless to spend a lot of time telling you how to get it to work. Rather, How to Do Everything with Your Palm Handheld is more of a task master, leading the reader through such productivity tips as tracking expenses, planning trips and using the Palm as a business productivity software suite.

Though the book is weighted heavily toward the Palm Pilot, it is targeted toward users of all devices based on the Palm OS, such as the IBM WorkPad ,the Qualcomm pdQ and the Handspring Visor, to which the authors devote an entire chapter. What Dave Johnson and Rick Broida do best is explain how to get the most out of those features you probably gave only a cursory glance.

Most users probably create to-do lists on their Palm handhelds, but how many of them import those lists into other applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel? Both programs build tables based on to-do list data. Palm handhelds also come with an applet called Sun Compass, which could come in handy when you're on the road.

Given that so many people use their Palm Pilots as glorified address books, the tips Johnson and Broida supply are highly useful. How to Do Everything with Your Palm Handheld will show you how to make these popular devices the ultimate productivity tools. --John Frederick Moore, amazon.com

From the Back Cover

How to Do Everything with Your Palm Handheld, Second Edition will help you master all the powerful features of your Palm handheld computer. Learn about new software and accessories, connect to the Internet, play games, manage your contacts and calendar, and much more all in an easy-to-follow format. You'll get step-by-step instructions on preparing your Palm device for business trips, beaming information to other handhelds, and even troubleshooting common problems. Learn absolutely everything about your Palm handheld by reading the newest edition of the book many readers say should replace the manual!

-Master the many ways of entering data including Graffiti ShortCuts

-Beam your business card to other Palm OS device users

-Sync with a date book on the Web to share schedules while you're away

-Manage your expenses and synchronize the data with Microsoft Excel

-Capitalize on the telephony, 16-bit color, and security enhancements in the powerful new Palm OS 4.0

-Get online with the Mobile Internet Kit and other connectivity solutions

-Turn your Palm handheld into a game machine, canvas, jukebox, or photo album

-Take Microsoft Word and Excel documents with you and turn your Palm handheld into a portable office

-Upgrade and troubleshoot your Palm handheld

-Learn to use all the Palm OS devices including the Handspring Visor, Sony CLIE, Kyocera Smartphone, and HandEra 330

About the Author

Dave Johnson is the editor of PC World magazine's Digital Focus newsletter and the voice of Gotta Gadget, an audio blog at ITWorld.com.

Rick Broida is a contributor to CNET and PC Magazine. He is the bestselling coauthor, with Dave Johnson, of all previous editions of this book.

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Customer Reviews

Very Good
This is an excellent book, which tells you all you need to know about the Palm device.(upto the V series, as it does not cover the M series). This book is a must for anyone who owns a Palm, and my only criticism is that this book was published in 2000 and so does not include a lot of newer and better applications, nor does it cover Palm OS 4.

A must for every Palm Owner
Quite simply this book has turned my Palm from "new toy" to invaluable tool. The book is packed full of useful tips, details of what software is available and where to download it. It also looks at the whole issue of Palm connectivity and explains it in an easily digestable format. In short I would wholeheartedly recommend this book to any Palm owner - I can almost guarantee that even if you think you know all there is to know about your Palm that this book will be able to teach you a few more tricks.

Very Good
This is a very intresting and useful book for everyone who uses Palm devices. It teaches everything you need to know about this Operating System. Everyone should buy it.