Palm and 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.

 

 

Table of Contents

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