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Palm & Treo Hacks: Tips & Tools for Mastering Your Handheld
Palm OS is one of the most popular handheld operating
systems on the planet. From the newest Tungstens and Treos
all the way down the family tree, Palms are everywhere.
Although the Palm OS is simple to learn and use, there is
more to it than meets the eye--from new features in the Palm
to capabilities you can get with add-on
software, the Palm
can be made to do quite a lot.
Palm and Treo Hacks gives you tips and tools that show you
how to make the most of your Palm. A few minutes spent
reading some of the hacks in this book will save you hours
of research. Inside this book, you'll learn how to:
Find great applications for your Palm and make the most of
the ones you're using now
Get super-organized, getting more from the built-in Personal
Information Manager and learning how to manage complex
projects with your Palm
Extend the Palm with must-have software and hardware add-ons
Take your Palm online, reading email, surfing the web, and
sending instant messages
Get some rest and relaxation with your Palm, whether it's
listening to music, playing classic games, or watching video
Written for beginning to experienced Palm users, Palm and
Treo Hacks is full of practical, ingenious tips and tricks
you can apply immediately. Whether you're looking to master
the built-in applications or you want to trick out your Palm
to its fullest
extent, this book will show you how.
Credits
Preface
Chapter 1. Managing Information
1. Maximize the Date Book
2. Get the Most Out of the To Do List
3. Extend the Address Book
4. Add Pictures to the Address List
5. Get More Out of MemoPad
6. Show Palm Desktop Who's Boss
7. Find Anything
8. Annotate Everything
9. Become a Better Student
10. Keep Track of Your Collectibles
Chapter 2. Palm Applications
11. Manage Projects
12. Lose Weight the Palm Way
13. Watch the Stars
14. Get Creative with a Spreadsheet
15. Replace the Calculator
16. Turn your PDA into a Flashlight
17. Run Linux on Your Palm
Chapter 3. Play Games
18. Master the Dungeon
19. Discover the Best Palm Games
20. Play Multiplayer Games
21. Play Classic Games
22. Boost Your Online Gaming
Chapter 4. Multimedia
23. Read Books and Articles
24. Improve Text Entry
25. Listen to Music
26. Record Voice Memos
27. Take Great Pictures with Your Palm
28. Watch Videos
Chapter 5. Treo
29. Take Charge of Ringtones
30. Dial with Your Voice
31. Use Your Treo as a Modem
32. Join Conferences on the Move
33. Set Up a Master Application
Chapter 6. Communications
34. Connect to the Internet
35. Get Your Email on the Road
36. Receive Alerts on the Go
37. Surf the Web On and Offline
38. Read Syndicated Content
39. Post to Your Weblog
40. Control Your Computer Remotely
41. Control Your Home Theater
Chapter 7. System
42. Simulate a Palm
43. Make Upgrades Less Painful
44. Reprogram the Hardware Application Buttons
45. Improve the Launcher
46. Tweak Every Setting
47. Extend Your Palm
48. Investigate Your Palm's Databases
49. Write Your Own Programs
Chapter 8. Hardware
50. Find Cheap Palms
51. Find a Better Stylus
52. Find the Perfect Keyboard
53. Must-Have Accessories
54. Repair Worn Contacts
55. Replace Your Batteries
Index
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