Product Description

With an iPAQ in your pocket, you have a whole world of technology literally at your fingertips. The iPAQ is not only a PDA, it’s also a Pocket PC. You can do almost anything on your iPAQ that you can do at home on your desktop computer—if you know how to use all its really cool features. And there are so many of them!

iPAQ For Dummies boils down all this complicated, amazing technology into understandable pieces. Whether you’ve never used a Pocket PC before or you’re just new to the iPAQ, this handy guide will help you

• Navigate the iPAQ interface
• Use the address book and calendar
• Schedule appointments
• Sync your iPAQ with your desktop
• Back up your files
• Create pocket spreadsheets, and more

At the heart of iPAQ’s power is the new Windows Mobile 2003 operating system, with its improved security and network support, better Web browsing, and smoother synchronization for e–mail, calendars, and contacts. iPAQ For Dummies shows you how to use that power to

• Use the menus, change your screen settings, and establish a password
• Enter information into your iPAQ in various ways
• Surf the Web, read e–mail and e–books, and download music
• Create documents and spreadsheets with the pocket versions of Word, Excel, and Money
• Manage your calendar, contacts, and “to do” list
• Entertain yourself with games while you wait for that appointment
• Edit and display photos on your iPAQ, and much more

You can even connect a GPS and all sorts of other cool add–ons to your iPAQ. iPAQ For Dummies tells you the best choices, what they do, and how to use them. With an iPAQ in one hand and this book in the other, you’ll be able to do things you never thought possible.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #260052 in Books
• Published on: 2004-03-23
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 384 pages

From the Back Cover
Get organized with iPAQ’s power – use Word, Excel, and more

Put your office, your music, e–mail, even the Web in your pocket!

All that power in your pocket might be a little overwhelming, if you didn’t have this friendly book to help you use it! From choosing the iPAQ model that’s right for you to surfing the Net and checking your e–mail, you’ll find out how to get the most from the coolest toy on the block.

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

Discover how to:

• Keep your calendar
• Create pocket spreadsheets and manage money
• Sync your iPAQ with other devices
• Back up your files
• Manage your contacts and address book
• Write or record notes

About the Author
Brian Underdahl is the author of more than 70 books and numerous articles on various technologies. He has appeared as a computer expert on several television shows.

Customer Reviews

A useful guide
This is a useful guide to the iPaq, although some people may find the humourous approach a bit tedious!