iPAQ for DUMmIES

[...]... just how much fun an iPAQ really can be As you read through iPAQ For Dummies, you notice that I emphasize ways to really become more efficient and comfortable with using your iPAQ, but I guarantee that you can have fun doing so Feel free to jump around, but I suggest that you start with Chapter 1 for a good introduction to your iPAQ 5 6 iPAQ For Dummies Part I Introducing the iPAQ F In this part ... of your iPAQ In reading this book, I hope you get lots of enjoyment and see just how much you really can do with your iPAQ! About This Book iPAQ For Dummies is a hands-on guide that uses real-world examples to show you just what you need to know about iPAQs and why you want to know it You don’t find a lot of hype or jargon You do find useful information presented clearly and concisely iPAQ For Dummies. .. 315 xv xvi iPAQ For Dummies Powering Your Way to Freedom 317 Power from your car or laptop 317 Power when you’re away from an outlet 318 Cases for Your iPAQ 322 Mobile Mounts for More Convenience .323 Using Your iPAQ as a Radio 323 Controlling Your Life 324 Connecting Your iPAQ to a Big Screen Display 325 Chapter 21: Ten Great iPAQ Business... familiar with your iPAQ, you can skip around to find out about things that you’re a little unsure of If you’re new to iPAQs, you may want to read the entire book Either way, you’re bound to find out lots of little things — and some very important and useful ones Finally, iPAQ For Dummies is primarily about the new iPAQ Windows Mobile 2003 systems It can also be useful for owners of older iPAQs, of course,... 5th Wave cartoons How This Book Is Organized iPAQ For Dummies has seven parts Each part is self-contained, but you also find that the parts are somewhat interconnected That way, you see the most useful information without a lot of boring repetition Part I: Introducing the iPAQ Part I lays the foundation for getting to know your iPAQ You discover how your iPAQ compares with other computers that you may... productivity from your iPAQ I don’t leave out those of you who just have to tinker and tweak, either I even included a chapter that shows you some nifty utilities that let you really take control of your iPAQ Introduction Icons in This Book iPAQ For Dummies includes icons that point out special information Here are the icons that I use and what they mean: Technical Stuff is information for folks who want... 2: Choosing Your iPAQ 21 Model Number Mayhem: Understanding the iPAQ Models .21 h1900 series highlights .23 h2200 series highlights .23 h4100 series highlights .25 Deciding Which iPAQ Is Right for You 28 What kind of iPAQ user are you? .28 Built-in capabilities .29 Size differences 30 x iPAQ For Dummies Chapter... can get a feeling for why iPAQ fans don’t want to be without their iPAQ Understanding Your iPAQ So just what is an iPAQ, anyway? Is it a real PC, and does it really fit into a pocket? Do you look like a propeller-head as soon as you pull it out and start 10 Part I: Introducing the iPAQ using it? Here are some basics about the iPAQ to answer some of these types of questions: ߜ An iPAQ is a Pocket PC... find out the essential information that you need to make traveling with your iPAQ a truly enjoyable experience Part VII: The Part of Tens The Part of Tens provides information on some great ways to enhance your iPAQ by showing you the best iPAQ accessories I included a chapter that shows you some of the best business-related iPAQ programs and a chapter on ways to enjoy your iPAQ You see some great ways... surfed until you’ve done it on an iPAQ miles away from your desktop Part V: Multimedia Time Part V shows you how to have some fun with your iPAQ In this part, you see why an iPAQ can be a great musical companion, how you can read all sorts of the new electronic books on your iPAQ, how to make your iPAQ into the perfect partner for your digital camera, and why your iPAQ is the ultimate handheld game .