How to Do Everything With Your Treo 600,9780072255812

How to Do Everything With Your Treo 600

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ISBN13: 9780072255812
ISBN10: 0072255811
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2004-05-07
Publisher(s): McGraw-Hill Osborne Media
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Summary

Not only can you make phone calls, take photos, and surf the web with your cool Treo 600, you can also load games, movies, and music. This expert guide shows you how to maximize all the amazing features offered on your Treo, including working with text documents, spreadsheets, and slideshows. You'll also discover what third-party software you can add to further enhance your Treo's mobile office capabilities.

Author Biography

Derek Ball (Calgary, Canada) has authored or co-authored ten books about mobile computing, and other emerging technology topics.

Dayton Foster (Calgary, Canada) is Vice President of Research and Development for Sonic Mobility, Inc., a Canada-based company that develops applications for mobile devices including the Treo 600. Dayton Foster (Calgary, Canada) is Vice President of Research and Development for Sonic Mobility, Inc., a Canada-based company that develops applications for mobile devices including the Treo 600.

Table of Contents

Foreword xxi
Acknowledgments xxiii
Introduction xxv
PART I Meet Your Treo 600
CHAPTER 1 The Treo 600...Not Just Another Palm!
3(16)
The History of Palm and the Palm OS
6(2)
Treo vs. Other Devices
8(2)
Treo 600 vs. Other Palms
9(1)
Treo 600 vs. the Microsoft Pocket PC Phone Edition
9(1)
Applications
10(1)
Expandability
11(1)
The Bottom Line
12(1)
The Treo Family
12(2)
Treo 180
12(1)
Treo 270
13(1)
Treo 300
13(1)
Adopt the Mobile Lifestyle with Your Treo 600
14(4)
Tips for Adopting the Mobile Lifestyle
14(2)
Keep Your Treo with You
16(2)
Wrap It Up
18(1)
CHAPTER 2 Get Started with Your Treo 600
19(36)
Unpack Your Treo and See What's in the Box
20(1)
First Steps to Getting Started with Your Treo
21(5)
Charge Your Treo Battery
21(1)
Get Oriented with Your Treo Hardware
22(4)
Turn Your Treo on for the First Time
26(1)
Turn Your Treo On and Off
26(1)
The Welcome Wizard
26(1)
Learn How to Navigate the Treo Screen
27(6)
Get to Know Your Treo Buttons
27(2)
Use the Five-Way Navigation Control
29(1)
Use the Stylus and Touchscreen
29(1)
Use the Keyboard
29(4)
Lock Your Phone and Data
33(2)
Configure Security for Your Treo
33(2)
Set Up User Preferences
35(4)
Safeguard Your Personal Info Using Owner Preferences
37(1)
Date & Time
37(1)
Configure Your Wireless Connection Information Using Network Preferences
38(1)
Define More of Your Preferences Using General Preferences
38(1)
Sound
39(1)
Keyguard
39(1)
Launch Applications on Your Treo
39(1)
Perform Common Treo Tasks
40(4)
Manage Your Contacts
40(4)
Explore the Applications Installed on Your Treo
44(6)
Calc
44(1)
Calendar
45(1)
CityTime
46(1)
Documents-Docs To Go and Sheets To Go
47(1)
Mail
47(1)
Memo Pad
47(1)
SMS
48(1)
MMS
48(1)
SplashID
48(1)
SplashMoney
48(1)
SplashShopper
48(1)
To Do List
49(1)
Blazer Browser
49(1)
Games
49(1)
Upgrade from a Previous Palm OS Device
50(2)
Transfer Applications and Data from Your Old Palm
50(1)
What Is New and Different on the Treo 600?
51(1)
Beam Data Using Your Treo's Infrared Capability
52(2)
What Is the Range of Infrared on the Treo 600?
52(1)
Beam Your Business Card to Another Palm-Powered Device
52(1)
Beam a Contact Record
52(1)
Beam an Application
53(1)
Receive Beamed Information
54(1)
Wrap It Up
54(1)
CHAPTER 3 Synchronize Your Treo with Your PC
55(28)
What's on the Treo Companion CD
56(1)
Connect Your Treo to Your PC
56(4)
Do You Need a PC to Make the Most of Your Treo 600?
57(1)
HotSync Synchronization
57(1)
Treo-to-PC Connection Options
58(1)
What Is the Palm Desktop Synchronization Software?
59(1)
Install Palm Desktop Synchronization Software on Your PC
60(4)
System Requirements
60(2)
The Installation Process
62(2)
Learn the Palm Desktop
64(12)
Palm Desktop Functionality and Applications
64(3)
Install Applications and Files on Your Treo with the Palm Desktop
67(1)
Remove Applications or Files from Your Treo
68(2)
Import and Export Data in the Palm Desktop
70(4)
Configure HotSync Manager
74(1)
Add Functionality to Your Palm Desktop
75(1)
Use PocketMirror to Synchronize Your Treo with Outlook
76(3)
Change Chapura Synchronization Preferences
78(1)
What if I Don't Use Outlook?
79(1)
Use the HotSync Conduit with Third-Party Applications
80(2)
Wrap It Up
82(1)
CHAPTER 4 Make Calls with Your Treo
83(26)
Use the Basic Phone
84(7)
Dial a Call
85(4)
Use "On Call" Controls
89(2)
Change Volume and Vibrate Settings
91(1)
Use Advanced Calling Features
91(17)
Speed Dial a Favorite Number
91(4)
Manage, Set, and Download Ringtones
95(3)
Associate a Picture with a Specific Caller
98(1)
Prevent Unauthorized Calls with Call Barring
99(2)
Prevent Accidental Calls with Keyguard
101(1)
Forward Your Calls
102(2)
Manage Two Calls
104(2)
Customize the Look of Your Phone
106(1)
Use External Headsets
106(1)
Set Dialing Preferences
107(1)
Wrap It Up
108(1)
CHAPTER 5 Connect Wirelessly
109(46)
Wireless and Nonwireless Modes
110(2)
Multitasking: Use Nonwireless Applications while Talking on the Phone
110(2)
Turn Wireless Mode On and Off
112(1)
Get Connected
112(4)
Using Wireless E-Mail, Web Browsing, and Data Applications on Your Treo
112(1)
Brand Names for Wireless Data Services
113(2)
Configure Your Wireless Network Settings
115(1)
Browse the Web
116(18)
Use the Blazer Web Browser
117(11)
Configure Your Blazer Preferences
128(4)
Other Web Browsers for Your Treo
132(1)
Web Sites with Content Dedicated to the Treo 600
133(1)
Treo 600-Friendly Web Sites
133(1)
MMS
134(3)
MMS vs. E-Mail
135(1)
Get Ready to Send an MMS Message
135(1)
Send an MMS Message
136(1)
Use Sprint Picture Mail
137(3)
Send a Picture Using Sprint Picture Mail
137(1)
Receive Sprint Picture Mail
138(1)
Access Your Sprint Picture Mail Inbox
138(1)
Customize Your Sprint Picture Mail Settings
139(1)
Third-Party MMS Applications
140(1)
SMS
140(4)
What Is SMS?
140(1)
What's So Great about SMS?
140(1)
What You Need to Send and Receive SMS Messages
141(1)
Send an SMS Message
141(2)
Receive SMS Messages
143(1)
What Other Wireless Functions Can You Use Your Treo For?
144(5)
Download and Install Applications Wirelessly
144(1)
Use Your Treo as a Wireless Modem for Your PC
145(1)
Expand Your Treo Wireless Connectivity Options
145(1)
Use Your Treo to Connect to a Virtual Private Network
146(1)
Computer System and Network Management Tools
146(2)
GPS, Navigation, and Maps
148(1)
Stock Market Applications
148(1)
TTY-Teletypewriter for the Deaf
149(1)
Other Wireless Topics Worth Mentioning
149(4)
What Is Dial-Up?
149(1)
Roaming
150(1)
Blazer Web Browser Supported Media Types
151(2)
Wrap It Up
153(2)
CHAPTER 6 Send and Receive E-Mail
155(22)
E-Mall-The Killer Wireless Application for Your Treo
156(1)
Get Connected
156(1)
Understand Your E-Mail Options
157(3)
Understand E-Mail Account Types
157(1)
Find Out Your E-Mail Account Type
158(1)
Don't Already Have an E-Mall Account?
158(2)
Use Palm Mail for Your POP3 E-Mail Account
160(4)
Configure Palm Mail
161(3)
Use Palm Mail
164(10)
Compose and Send E-Mail with Palm Mail
164(1)
Compose and Send E-Mall-Basic
165(1)
Compose, Send, and Manage E-Mall-Advanced
166(1)
Change the Main View
166(1)
Use the Palm Mail Application Menus
166(8)
Third-Party POP3 E-Mail Application Options for Your Treo 600
174(1)
IMAP E-Mail Application Options for Your Treo 600
174(1)
Corporate E-Mall Options-Microsoft Exchange and Lotus Domino
175(1)
Set Up Your Treo to Use a Corporate E-Mail Account
175(1)
Wrap It Up
176(1)
CHAPTER 7 Take and Send Photos
177(36)
Technical Information about
Your Treo Digital Camera
178(1)
Take Pictures with Your Treo
179(4)
Take a Quick Series of Photos
180(1)
Tips for Taking Photos with Your Treo 600
181(2)
Save a Photo on Your Treo 600
183(1)
Rename a New Photo Before You Save It
183(1)
File a New Photo
184(1)
View a Photo on Your Treo 600
184(1)
Send a Photo to Others
185(2)
Send a Photo Using E-Mall
185(1)
Send a Photo Using MMS
186(1)
Move a Photo on Your Treo 600
187(1)
Delete a Photo from Your Treo
188(1)
Configure Your Treo Camera Options
188(6)
Define a Default Picture Name
188(1)
Define the Default Category for New Photos
189(1)
Configure Your Default Picture Size
190(1)
Turn the Camera Sound Off
191(1)
Other Configurable Camera Settings-Confirm Before Deleting or Saving a Photo
191(1)
Define Your Backup Settings
192(2)
View Your Treo Photos on Your PC
194(1)
Transfer Your Treo Photos to Your Macintosh
194(2)
Move Photos from Your Treo to Your Mac Using an SD Card
194(1)
Move Photos from Your Treo to Your Mac Using E-Mail
195(1)
Move Photos from Your Treo to Your Mac Using Third-Party Software
196(1)
Edit Your Treo Photos Using Third-Party Software
196(5)
Add Special Effects to Your Treo Photos
197(1)
Sharpen Your Treo Photos
198(1)
Adjust the Color of Your Treo Photos
199(1)
Reduce Photo Size
199(1)
Reduce the Treo's Default Compression
200(1)
Set Your Treo Wallpaper
201(1)
Use Your Treo Pictures for Picture Caller ID
202(1)
Other Software Available for Your Digital Photos
202(3)
Organize Your Treo Photos
203(1)
Make a Digital Photo Album or Slide Show
204(1)
Publish Your Treo Photos on the Internet
205(3)
Publish Your Treo Photos on the Web Using an Online Picture-Hosting Web Site
205(1)
Publish Your Treo Photos on Your Own Web Site
206(2)
Use a Memory Card to Store Photos
208(1)
Move Your Treo Photos to Your Memory Card
208(1)
Wrap It Up
209(4)
PART II Maximize the Capabilities of Your Treo
CHAPTER 8 Enjoy Music, Movies, and Games
213(24)
Turn Your Treo into an MP3 Music Player
214(14)
Learn about Sound File Formats
214(2)
Listen to Music Files on Your Treo 600
216(2)
Transfer Your Music onto Your Treo 600
218(1)
Use Pocket Tunes to Play Music on Your Treo 600
219(7)
Use RealPlayer to Play Music and Other Audio on Your Treo 600
226(2)
Download MP3 Files from the Internet to Your Treo
228(1)
Convert Music CDs to Files You Can Listen to on Your Treo
228(1)
Listen to Nonmusic Audio on Your Treo 600
228(1)
Some Great Ways to Use Your Treo 600 as a Music Player
229(2)
Play MP3s Through Your Car Stereo
229(1)
Make Your Car Stereo into a Speakerphone
230(1)
Play Video on Your Treo
231(1)
Play Games on Your Treo
231(5)
Card Games
232(1)
Board Games
233(1)
Puzzle Games
234(1)
Action Games
234(1)
Software to Help Your Game
235(1)
Wrap It Up
236(1)
CHAPTER 9 Keep Your Treo Running at Its Best
237(18)
Back Up Your Treo
238(2)
Perform a HotSync Backup
239(1)
Back Up Using Third-Party Software
239(1)
Maximize Your Battery
240(7)
Keep an Eye on Your Battery
242(2)
Recharge Your Battery
244(3)
Work More Efficiently
247(4)
Launch Applications
247(3)
Enter Text Faster
250(1)
Never Miss an Alert
251(1)
Protect Your Treo from Damage
251(3)
Use Better Grips
251(1)
Use Better Cases
252(2)
Cover Up the Screen
254(1)
Wrap It Up
254(1)
CHAPTER 10 Use Productivity Applications
255(34)
Stay on Schedule with the Calendar
256(21)
Navigate Through Your Calendar
257(7)
Create a New Entry
264(6)
Edit and Delete Entries
270(1)
Jump to a Date
270(1)
Send an Entry to Someone Else
271(1)
View Your To Do List
272(2)
Look Up a Contact in Your Phone Book
274(1)
Set Your Preferences
274(1)
Secure Your Data
275(2)
Synchronize Your Calendar with Your Desktop
277(1)
Carry Your Contacts with You
277(6)
Navigate Your Contacts
279(1)
Create a New Contact
280(1)
Send a Contact to Someone Else
281(1)
Message a Contact
282(1)
Take Notes on the Go
283(1)
Navigate Your Notes
283(1)
Create a New Note
283(1)
Send a Note to Someone Else
284(1)
Sort Your Notes
284(1)
Convert Weights and Measures
284(1)
Organize Your Shopping Trips
285(2)
Store Your Credit Card, Passport, and Other Important Numbers
287(1)
Stay on Time with CityTime
288(1)
Wrap It Up
288(1)
CHAPTER 11 Work with Documents, Spreadsheets, and Slide Shows
289(38)
Work with Documents, Spreadsheets, and Presentations
290(31)
Start Documents To Go
290(2)
Compose Documents with Word To Go
292(23)
Present Like a Pro with Slideshow To Go
315(4)
Hook Up Your Treo to a Projector or Monitor
319(2)
Read Acrobat Files
321(1)
Read E-Mall Attachments
322(1)
Move Files Between Your PC and Treo
323(1)
Print from Your Palm
324(1)
Wrap It Up
325(2)
CHAPTER 12 Manage Your Finances with Your Treo 600
327(20)
Account List
328(3)
Account Register
331(4)
Enter a New Transaction
333(2)
Categories
335(1)
Investments
336(1)
Memorized Transactions
337(1)
The Built-In Calculator
337(1)
Work Your Budgets
338(1)
Quicken Options
338(6)
General Preferences
338(1)
Display Preferences
339(1)
Notify Preferences
340(1)
QuickFill Preferences
340(1)
HotSync Preferences
341(1)
Manage Data Volume
342(1)
Set a Quicken Password
343(1)
Other Mobile Financial Software
344(1)
Wrap It Up
345(2)
CHAPTER 13 Secure Your Treo
347(18)
Why Worry About Security?
348(7)
The Risk of Data Falling into the Wrong Hands
348(1)
The Risk of Damage Resulting from Malicious Code
349(1)
Risks of Your Treo Being Lost or Stolen
349(3)
Precautionary Steps for Minimizing Security Risks
352(3)
Third-Party Software
355(3)
Software for Enterprise Device Support and Security
355(3)
Antivirus Software to Protect Your Treo, Your PC, and Your Network
358(3)
Antivirus Software for Your PC
359(2)
Antivirus Software That Runson Your Treo 600
361(1)
Treo 600 Authentication and Encryption Solutions
361(1)
VPN Solutions
362(1)
Enterprise Network Authentication
363(1)
Wrap It Up
364(1)
CHAPTER 14 Navigate with GPS
365(18)
What Is GPS?
366(1)
How Does GPS Work?
366(1)
What Do We Use GPS For?
367(1)
GPS on Your Treo
368(2)
Check GPS Status
370(2)
Find Your Current Location
372(1)
Navigate to a Destination
372(5)
Specific Address
373(2)
Get There by Pointing
375(1)
Favorites
376(1)
Contacts
376(1)
Place By Category
376(1)
Load and Switch Maps
377(1)
GPS Hardware and Software
378(1)
Other Software
379(1)
MapQuest
379(1)
TomTom CityMaps
379(1)
Wrap It Up
379(4)
PART III Select Essential Hardware Accessories and Software for Your Treo
CHAPTER 15 Store Information and Go Further with Secure Digital and MultiMediaCards
383(10)
What Are SD and MMC Cards?
384(1)
Use the Treo Card Slot
385(2)
Storage Capacity and Cost
387(1)
Move and Launch Applications from the Expansion Card
388(1)
Use Storage Cards to Swap Files
389(2)
Use SDIO Cards to Add Hardware Features to Your Treo
391(1)
Go Wireless
391(1)
Make Presentations
391(1)
Biometric Security
392(1)
Better Cameras
392(1)
Wrap It Up
392(1)
CHAPTER 16 Explore the Peripheral and Software Jungle
393(24)
Hardware Accessories
394(15)
Headsets and Car Kits
394(3)
Cases
397(7)
Chargers, Cradles, and Cables
404(1)
External Keyboards
405(1)
GPS Systems
405(1)
Memory Cards
406(1)
Screen Protectors
406(1)
In-Car Accessories
407(1)
Styli
408(1)
Software
409(5)
Communications
409(2)
Multimedia
411(1)
Productivity
412(1)
Security
412(1)
Utilities
413(1)
Wrap It Up
414(3)
PART IV Appendixes
APPENDIX A Troubleshoot Treo Problems
417(24)
Error Messages and Troubleshooting
418(1)
GSM/GPRS Treo 600
418(1)
Sprint CDMA Treo 600
419(1)
Treo 600 Battery
419(1)
Treo Sound and Speaker
420(1)
The Treo Screen
421(1)
Synchronization with HotSync
422(1)
Treo Phone
423(2)
Wireless Connectivity
425(1)
Browse the Internet
426(3)
E-Mall
429(1)
MMS
429(1)
SMS
430(1)
Camera
430(2)
Music
432(1)
Movies
432(1)
Third-Party Applications
432(2)
Security
434(1)
Expansion Cards
434(1)
Memory
434(2)
Reset Your Treo 600
436(3)
Perform a System Reset
436(1)
Perform a Soft Reset
437(1)
Perform an In-Cradle Reset
438(1)
Perform a Hard Reset
438(1)
Traveling Outside Your Country of Residence
439(1)
Find More Information about Troubleshooting
440(1)
APPENDIX B Find More Information
441(8)
Web Sites
442(4)
Treo 600-Specific Web Sites
442(2)
Other Web Sites
444(2)
Magazines
446(1)
Conferences
446(3)
PalmSource Developer Conference
446(1)
COMDEX
446(1)
Mobile & Wireless World
447(1)
CES
447(1)
3GSM World Congress
447(2)
Index 449

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