How to Do Everything with Your Ipaq (R) Pocket PC - Paperback

by Derek Ball (Author), Barry Shilmover (Author)

This guide introduces the new user to the essentials of operating the iPAQ and answers questions to extend functionality. It covers contemporary technologies, from connecting wirelessly to playing games and watching DVDs.

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Now you can do more with your iPAQ than you ever thought possible with this easy-to-use guide. Learn to maximize your iPAQ's built-in features and increase functionality with additional applications and accessories. You'll also get step-by-step guidance for using Word, Excel, and Outlook and managing your finances with the Pocket Money application. You'll find tips for keeping your iPAQ running at peak performance and discover ways to secure your iPAQ from theft, loss, and other intrusions. Use your iPAQ as a mobile GPS unit to guide you to your destination, wirelessly connect your iPAQ to a LAN with 802.11b, or use a wireless modem to connect to the Internet. Covering troubleshooting problems and describing fun things to do with the most popular pocket PC--this book will show you how to take full advantage of your iPAQ.Discover the unique features in pocket PC versions of Word, Excel, and Pocket Outlook Manage your finances using Pocket Money and other third-party applications Keep your iPAQ running optimally--by backing up, managing the backlight, and setting OS options Send and receive e-mail and surf the Internet Take business presentations on the road--show PowerPoint presentations directly from your device Play video games and watch movies from your iPAQ Use extended storage devices--including CF cards, PC cards, and MicroDrives Select and install expansion sleeves and extend battery life Use GPS to find your way around Secure your iPAQ--and find out how to protect your valuable data