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How to Do Everything: iPad, 3rd Edition

mheasiacomputing — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 04:00:59 +0000

How to Do Everything: iPad, 3rd Edition

Authors: Joli Ballew
ISBN: 9780071804516
©2012 | 1^st Edition | 352 pages | Paperback
Pub Date: JUN-12
Price: US$ 25.00

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Get the most out of Apple’s latest magical device, the thinner, lighter and faster iPad 3. See how to use the updated feature set to read books, newspapers and magazines, make calls, read/send email, video chat, surf the web, listen to music, watch movies, download and use apps, and more!

Apple will continue its dominance in the tablet category when it releases iPad 3, rumored for March 2012 (though unconfirmed by Apple). In the fully updated new edition of How to Do Everything: iPad 3, author Joli Ballew shows technology enthusiasts from high school kids to enterprise employees and grandmothers how to quickly master the basics of the iPad 3 including sending/receiving SMS messages and e-mail, surfing the Internet, reading e-books and other online content, and customizing iPad 3.

Chapters show how to take/send images and video using the forward and rear-facing cameras to chat with other iPad 3 users and get content from the App Store and iTunes. How to Do Everything: iPad 3 goes in-depth too, and shows readers hoe to map routes with the built-in GPS, synch the device with a computer, rent movies, take handwritten notes and translate them to typed pages, and more.

There are upwards of 140,000 apps just for iPad that extend the power of iPad – everything from office productivity to entertainment, lifestyle and game apps – and How to Do Everything iPad 3 includes details for exploring the best of them as well as how to find whatever app readers would want.. Apple’s iPad has sold over 15 million units worldwide since release in April 2010. The updated iPad 3 is destined to be an instant hit, and this book is the perfect companion.

Features

Personalize iPad 3 with applications, ringtones, themes, skins, and wallpapers and explore iPad 3 accessories
Download and access e-books, online newspapers, magazines, videos, movies, blogs, journals, and educational materials like college textbooks and lab books
Use the updated operating system version 5. 01 to navigate file folders, applications, and perform computer-related tasks
Place and answer phone calls, use voice activation, add phone contacts, and incorporate a Bluetooth headset
Send and receive text, picture, and video SMS, MMS, and e-mail messages. Learn how to video chat with other iPad 2 and iPad 3 users.
Find Wi-Fi hotspots, surf the Internet, research, and locate and read online publications, and explore GPS and Maps
Learn about networking options including Ethernet, ad-hoc, Bluetooth, wireless, and connect iPad 2 to your home entertainment center or game console
Readers learn to use basic features like making phone calls, sending text messages, and managing contacts, as well as listening to music, taking and viewing photos, working with e-mail, creating contacts and synching data with their computer
Readers learn to use GPS and maps features and see how to download and subscribe to books, magazines, newsletters, journals, and blogs in the fields of entertainment, sports, science, history, culture, celebrities, news, current events, politics, technology, and education
Readers learn how to locate and connect to Wi-Fi hotspots, choose an Internet subscription plan, surf the Internet, and perform Internet-related tasks, like shopping, updating their device, signing into Web sites, and managing bookmarks and cookies.
Contents are arranged so readers can either work through the book chapter by chapter or use the book as reference, using the Table of Contents and Index as a guide
See what fun and games are available at the App Store, what can be acquired from iTunes, and download and install 3rd party applications created for the iPad

About the Author

Joli Ballew is a technical writer, technology trainer, and self-proclaimed gadget guru. She is the bestselling author of more than 40 computer books, including How to Do Everything: iPad, How to Do Everything: BlackBerry Storm2, How to Do Everything: Netbook, and Degunking Windows 7.

Table of Content

Chapter 1. Set up and Discover iPad 3
Chapter 2. iPad Basics
Chapter 3. Safari
Chapter 4. Communicate with Mail
Chapter 5. Go Digital with iBooks
Chapter 6. Read News and Commentary, and Use Social Networks
Chapter 7. Get and Use Apps from the App Store
Chapter 8. Use Your iPad App
Chapter 9. Shop the iTunes Store
Chapter 10. Take, View, Manage, and Share Photos
Chapter 11. Take, View, Manage, and Share Video
Chapter 12. Manage Contacts
Chapter 13. Manage Your Schedule
Chapter 14. Use Maps
Chapter 15. Use Notes
Chapter 16. Accessibility
Chapter 17. Security
Appendix A. Settings
Appendix B. Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot Your iPad

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iPad QuickSteps, 2nd Edition

mheasiacomputing — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 04:00:19 +0000

iPad QuickSteps, 2nd Edition

Authors: Joli Ballew
ISBN: 9780071803717
©2012 | 1^st Edition | 208 pages | Paperback
Pub Date: AUG-12
Price: US$ 20.00

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The four-color step-by-step guide to using Apple’s hot-selling third generation iPad

The third generation iPad is here, and customers are lining up around the block to get it. iPad QuickSteps is a perfect vehicle to learn about this category-defining tablet, with four-color illustrations throughout, and handy Tips and Shortcuts that make key points easy to understand and remember. QuickSteps numbered steps show readers how to use iPad’s core features, while informative QuickFacts sidebars explain the how to get the most out of them.

Veteran author Joli Ballew shows readers how to quickly set up and begin using the iPad, including customizing, loading content from the App Store and iTunes such as eBooks, movies, videos, and music, plus email and web surfing. Ballew also covers the best apps for extending the functionality of iPad.

Step-by-step tutorials and quick-reference information with full-color graphics and colorful layouts throughout
Landscape-oriented layout features graphics and text side by side, and the book lies open so readers can follow along as they type
Contains key third generation iPad details to help readers maximize all the new tablet’s features

About the Author

Joli Ballew, Microsoft MVP, MCSE, MCDST, A+, is the author of more than 40 books overall, including for McGraw-Hill How to Do Everything iPad, How to Do Everything iPad 2 and Degunking Windows 7 and for Pearson over a dozen books in the Brilliant and In Simple Steps series including Brilliant Windows 7 for the Over 50′s and Computer Essentials with Windows 7.

Beyond her computer book author career, Joli has written articles and given live webcasts for Microsoft’s Windows XP Expert Zone, and has written web pages for Microsoft’sMalaysiaweb site for small- to medium-sized businesses. She was the managing editor for BrightHub.com’s Home Office channel and still currently writes for the site, teaches classes at three different community colleges in Dallas and Collin County, Texas, and has created training videos for Keystone Learning.

Table of Content

Chapter 1: Getting Started
Chapter 2: Accessing and Surfing the Internet
Chapter 3: Communicating with Mail
Chapter 4: Using the Camera, Displaying Photos, Viewing Videos, and Exploring FaceTime
Chapter 5: Getting and Listening to Music and Audio
Chapter 6: Shopping iTunes, the App Store, and the iBookstore
Chapter 7: Exploring More On-Board Apps
Chapter 8: Managing Contacts and Calendars
Chapter 9: Syncing, Backing Up, and Restoring
Chapter 10: Exploring Settings
Index

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How to Do Everything Samsung Galaxy Tab

mheasiacomputing — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:57:13 +0000

How to Do Everything Samsung Galaxy Tab

Author: Guy Hart-Davis
ISBN: 9780071771092 / 0071771093
©2011 | 1st Edition | 336 pages | Paperback
Pub Date: APR-12
Price: US$ 25.00
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Get the most out of your Samsung GALAXY Tab

At last—a tablet that puts the power of a full computer right in your pocket! This hands-on guide shows you how to tap into your Galaxy Tab’s full range of business productivity and entertainment features. How to Do Everything: Samsung GALAXY Tab teaches you how to connect to wireless networks, sync data with your PC or Mac, browse the Web, use e-mail, and much more. Harness the power of the Android operating system, maximize the built-in and third-party applications and maintain and troubleshoot your Galaxy Tab with help from this practical, time-saving resource.

Set up, navigate, and customize your Galaxy Tab
Connect seamlessly to as many wireless networks as you need
Synchronize your Galaxy Tab with your PC using Samsung Kies
Integrate your Galaxy Tab with your Mac
Make phone calls with enabled models and enjoy video conferencing
Play movies on your Galaxy Tab or your TV
Take photos and share them online and offline
Check e-mail, communicate with instant messaging, and browse the Web from anywhere
Keep up with your social networks on the go
Read e-books and PDFs in the palm of your hand
Navigate easily with Google Maps
Install and use versatile applications from the Android Market
Troubleshoot, maintain, and secure your Galaxy Tab

About the Author

Guy Hart-Davis is the author of more than 60 computer books, including How to Do Everything: iPod, iPhone, & iTunes, Fifth Edition, iPad & iPhone Administrator’s Guide, Integrating Macs into Windows Networks, and Mac OS X System Administration.

Other books you might be interested:

9780071630245 How to Do Everything iPod, iPhone & iTunes
9780071748698 How to Do Everything iPad

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A Parent’s Guide to the iPad

mheasiacomputing — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 03:56:54 +0000

A Parent’s Guide to the iPad

Author: Vick Vandome
ISBN: 9781840784497 / 1840784490
©2012 | 1st Edition | 192 pages | Paperback
Pub Date: APR-12
Price: US$ 18.50

(Not for Sales in Indian subcontinent, Japan and Philippines)

Since its introduction in 2010, the iPad has quickly become an icon device – a compact, versatile tablet computer that packs a real punch in terms of its functionality. It is now widely used and in many ways it is ideal for children: it is user-friendly, compact, powerful and stylish into the bargain.

But for a parent, the idea of your child using an iPad can be a daunting one: how do you know what they are using it for, what are they looking at on the web and how are they communicating with their friends? A Parent’s Guide to the iPad is the guide that aims to put parents’ minds at ease and lets them understand the iPad, while helping their child explore this exciting machine.

The book looks at the functionality of the iPad so that you can understand how your child is using it, and also make the most of yourself. It then covers a range of topics for which the iPad can be used: education, games, photos, music, creativity and social networking.

A Parent’s Guide to the iPad will not only ensure that children get the most out of the iPad; an indispensible guide for today’s parents!

About the Author

Nick Vandome is an IT writer and trainer who specialises in digital imaging and web authoring subjects. In addition to his writing, he also works designing websites and runs training courses. Before he started working with computers he wrote books about working and travelling abroad.

Filed under: Consumer Application & Hardwares, Highlights Tagged: Apple, computers, Education, hardware, iPad, reference, tablets, Technology

Kindle Fire

mheasiacomputing — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:08:15 +0000

Kindle Fire QuickSteps

Author: Joli Ballew
ISBN: 9780071795241 / 0071795243
©2012 | 1st Edition | 224 pages | Paperback
Pub Date: FEB-12
Price: US$ 20.00
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You’ve got the Kindle Fire. Now get the value-priced, full-color QuickSteps guide to unlock all the amazing media capabilities of this revolutionary device!

Amazon’s Kindle Fire is one of the most popular and talked about devices in years, because it packs capability of more expensive tablet computers — and more — into a sleek, portable, sub-$200 package. In Kindle Fire QuickSteps, award-winning computing and tech writer, Joli Ballew, shows you how to quickly set up and use the Kindle Fire; sync it with Amazon Prime and other accounts to access the stuff you already own; stream and download videos, and music; play games, surf the web, read email, use free services like Amazon Cloud to safely and easily backup files and data … and, of course, read any of the hundreds of thousands of Kindle e-books available from Amazon and local public libraries.

The popular QuickSteps format is the perfect way to learn how to do all this, with key points, handy QuickFacts, Tips, loads of four-color illustrations throughout, and other features that will make the Kindle Fire your new go-to device.

Provides a handy overview filled with useful information — all at an ultra-low price (that leaves more in your pocket for apps and media purchases)
Generously sized presentation displays graphics and text side by side — and the book lies open flat, to let you follow along while you use your Kindle Fire
Lets you quickly master the Kindle Fire’s built-in hardware features and application, link to Amazon accounts, load content, access books and files, shop, and much more

About the Author

Joli Ballew, Microsoft MVP, MCSE, MCDST, A+, is the author of over 40 books overall, including for McGraw-Hill How to Do Everything iPad, How to Do Everything iPad 2 and Degunking Windows 7 and for Pearson over a dozen books in the Brilliant and In Simple Steps series including Brilliant Windows 7 for the Over 50′s and Computer Essentials with Windows 7.

Beyond her computer book author career, Joli has written articles and given live webcasts for Microsoft’s Windows XP Expert Zone, and has written web pages for Microsoft’s Malaysia web site for small- to medium-sized businesses. She was the managing editor for BrightHub.com’s Home Office channel and still currently writes for the site, teaches classes at 3 different community colleges in Dallas and Collin County, Texas, and has created training videos for Keystone Learning.

How to Do Everything Kindle Fire

Author: Jason Rich
ISBN: 9780071793605 / 0071793607
©2012 | 1st Edition | 336 pages | Paperback
Pub Date: MAR-12
Price: US$ 25.00
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Make your Kindle Fire sizzle with the comprehensive user’s guide to Amazon’s amazing new tablet

Fully illustrated and filled with recommendations, tips, and expert guidance How to Do Everything: Kindle Fire is the must-have guide to Amazon’s hot, new tablet. Bestselling tech author Jason Rich delivers the knowledge and advice you need to get the most fun, function, and value from your Kindle Fire.

From linking to your Amazon account, synching your existing eBooks and media files and wirelessly backing up data in the Amazon Cloud; to playing music video, and the latest games; to email, web-surfing, and apps – whatever you want to do with your Kindle Fire, this is the guide that shows you how!

Master everyday tasks with this guide’s user-friendly, step-by-step instructions, highlighted with clear illustrations and screenshots, plus “How To” and “Did You Know” sidebars
Lets you troubleshoot and optimize your Kindle Fire for worry-free operation
This is the perfect companion guide, whether you’re new to tablet computing or upgrading to the Kindle Fire

About the Author

Jason R. Rich (Foxboro, MA) (www.jasonrich.com) is the bestselling author of more than 48 books that cover a wide range of topics. Some of his recent books include: How To Do Everything Digital Photography (McGraw-Hill), Using iPhoto ’11 (Que), Your iPad 2 at Work (Que), and iPad 2 Essentials(Que).

Rich has also written more than 40 feature-length “how-to” articles about the iPhone and iPad for the QuePublishing.com website that are targeted to business professionals (visit www.iOSArticles.com, and click on the Articles tab) to see the most recently published articles.

Other books you might be interested:

9780071748698 How to Do Everything iPad
9780071774277 iPad 2 QuickSteps
9780071780919 How to Do Everything iPad 2

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iPhone in easy steps Updated to cover iPhone 4S

mheasiacomputing — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 03:50:48 +0000

iPhone in easy steps Updated to cover iPhone 4S

Author: Drew Provan
ISBN: 9781840785296 / 1840785292
©2012 | 3rd Edition | 240 pages | Paperback
Pub Date: DEC-11
Price: US$ 18.50
In Easy Steps Series

You may think ‘how can anyone compete with the iPhone 4?’ but Apple have managed to do it again with the iPhone 4S, boasting exceptional new features and a prolonged battery life. Our next challenge is to teach you how to make the most of these 200 features in simple stages with one book…

With the new IOS 5 operating system, expect to find over 200 new functions available, including iMessage and Twitter Integration which may seem daunting but have no fear for this 3rd edition of iPhone in easy steps is updated to cover iPhone 4S and will take you through all the essentials you need to know. There are even easy steps in the book explaining an application that enables you to talk to your phone as though it were a human- sending your texts, setting reminders, scheduling meetings and even calling people!

Sharper graphics and a more powerful phone are all part of the new package. This book will help you get the most out of the 8-megapixel camera as well as 1080p HD video function. There is even the option to edit both picture and video directly on your iPhone 4S without the need of your desktop, something this book will happily guide you through in easy steps.

And just when you think it can’t get much better, Apple introduces iCloud, Facetime, Airplay and Airprint! Even more features for us to tell you how to use and be assured you’ll be a whizzing through these sooner than you know it!

About the Author

Drew Provan is currently a senior lecturer at Queen Mary’s School of Medicine and Dentistry. He’s also a keen iPhone user. Drew enjoys writing and editing and has been involved with the production of a number of medical books. He also writes for GP Magazine, and have written pieces for other publications including Financial Times, Tesco Healthy Living, Readers Digest, and patient support group publications.

Drew uses technology extensively at home and at work, for creating music, reading, writing, databases and giving presentations. As an early adopter of the iPad he has almost stopped using his laptop and switched over to the iPad for most of his computing and multimedia needs.

Other books you might be interested:

9780071783071 How to Do Everything iPhone 4S
9780071759069 iPad & iPhone Administrator’s Guide
9780071703284 Objective-C for iPhone Developers, A Beginner’s Guide
9780071634854 iPhone & iPod touch QuickSteps
9780071630245 How to Do Everything iPod, iPhone & iTunes
9780071774277 iPad 2 QuickSteps
9780071780919 How to Do Everything iPad 2
9780071748698 How to Do Everything iPad
9781840784084 MacBook in easy steps
9781840784343 Mac Computing for Seniors in easy steps
9781840784312 iMac in easy steps, covers Mac OS X Lion
9781840784152 iPhone in easy steps covers iPhone 4

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Mac Basics in easy steps

mheasiacomputing — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 03:48:10 +0000

Mac Basics in easy steps
(covers Mac OS X Lion)

Author: Drew Provan
ISBN: 9781840784459 / 1840784458
©2011 | 1st Edition | 192 pages | Paperback
Pub Date: SEP-11
Price: US$ 18.50
In Easy Steps Series

Covering the new Mac OS X Lion, Mac Basics in easy steps shows you how to get up and running on your Mac with minimum time and effort. Useful for anyone new to the world of Mac computing.

Mac Basics is easy steps covers all the essentials a novice need to know, from getting started to security issues. Areas covered include:

Getting to grips with the Mac
Dealing with Documents
Mastering email
Browse the web with Safari
Calendars & Contacts
Photos & Videos on the Mac
The world of iTunes
Networking using the Mac
Video chat using the Mac
Personalising your Mac
Troubleshooting

This handy guide even shows how to move over from a PC – in easy steps – with minimum hassle.

About the Author

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How to Do Everything iPhone 4S

mheasiacomputing — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 02:08:18 +0000

How to Do Everything iPhone 4S

Author: Guy Hart-Davis
ISBN: 9780071783071 / 0071783075
©2012 | 1st Edition | 352 pages | Paperback
Pub Date: DEC-11
Price: US$ 25.00
Learn More | How to Do Everything Series

Step-by-step coverage of the latest iPhone, plus iTunes and the App Store

How to Do Everything: iPhone 4Scovers all the smartphone features of this brand-new version of Apple’s revolutionary device, as well how to use all of the iPhone’s other capabilities. This hands-on guide explains how to video chat using FaceTime, load music, videos, and data onto the iPhone, use email, surf the web, keep up with social media accounts, take photos, create and edit business documents, and much more. Find out how to fully exploit the iPhone with both Windows PCs and Macs.

How to Do Everything: iPhone 4S

Contains clear instructions with screenshots and illustrations that guide you through everything from unboxing the iPhone and installing iTunes to troubleshooting hardware and software issues
Includes “How To” and “Did You Know?” sidebars with extra information to help you with tricky issues and queries
Explains how to use the iPhone 4S and iTunes with both Windows PCs and Macs, covering Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.7 Lion
Helps you get the most out of your iPhone for business or personal use
Includes details on connecting to Microsoft Exchange servers as well as corporate networks through VPN
Offers tips for building a comprehensive media library in iTunes and keeping it backed up

About the Author

Guy Hart-Davis (Barnard Castle, UK) is the author of more than 60 computer books, including How to Do Everything: iPod, iPhone, & iTunes, iPad and iPhone Administrator’s Guide, Integrating Macs in Windows Networks, and Mac OS X System Administration.

Other books you might be interested:

9780071630245 How to Do Everything iPod, iPhone & iTunes
9780071786744 How to Do Everything iPod and iTunes
9780071785181 How to Do Everything iPod Touch
9780071748698 How to Do Everything iPad
9780071497909 How to Do Everything with Your iPhone

Table of Contents

Part I. Get Up & running with Your iPhone
1. Get and Connect Your iPhone
2. Load Your iPhone
3. Connect to Wireless Networks and the Internet
4. Choose Essential Settings
5. Take Photos and Videos
6. Install and Manage Apps

Part II. Use iPhone for Communications
7. Make Phone and Video Calls
8. E-mail and Instant Messaging
9. Surf the Web
10. Calendar and Contacts

Part III. Use Your Phone for Entertainment
11. Enjoy Music and Video
12. Make Most of the Built-In Apps
13. Create Audio and Video Library
14. Backup, Storage, and Transfer

Part IV. Use iPhone as a Work Tool
15. Connect to Company by VPN
16. Connect to Exchange Server
17. Create and Edit Documents

Part V. Advanced Moves
18. Take Your iPhone to the Limit
19. Troubleshoot Your iPhone
20. Troubleshoot iTunes

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Multimedia Demystified

mheasiacomputing — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 02:07:18 +0000

Multimedia DeMYSTiFieD

Author: Jennifer Coleman Dowling
ISBN: 9780071770644 / 007177064X
©2012 | 1st Edition | 352 pages | Paperback
Pub Date: DEC-11
Price: US$ 25.00
Learn More | DeMYSTiFieD Series

Learn the latest multimedia skills with ease!

Featuring a color insert, Multimedia DeMYSTiFieDis a self-paced study guide and desk reference for learning about the fundamentals of multimedia. It covers the concepts, tools, and skills needed to create, combine, display, and provide interactivity for graphics, photography, text, typography, audio, video, and animation in digital formats.

The book covers the essential topics and terminology relating to current software and hardware technologies for creating media. It breaks down all the necessary technical information in a way that’s easy to understand, providing visual examples and hands-on exercises. Web design and HTML are also addressed, with particular emphasis on multimedia tags and scripts. You will develop an understanding of the fundamental concepts and applications of digital media and gain practical knowledge and real-world skills through step-by-step exercises.

Multimedia DeMYSTiFieD

Features a color insert illustrating color design principles
Contains technical information on hardware and software
Covers audio and video recording and manipulation methods
Reviews types of file formats and delivery options
Explains how to create multimedia for the Web, covering HTML tags, JavaScript, and CSS
Contains questions at the end of every chapter that reinforce learning and pinpoint weaknesses
Includes a final exam for overall self-assessment

About the Author

Jennifer Coleman Dowling (Wayland, MA) has an M.F.A. is Visual Design and is an experienced new media specialist, educator, and artist. She is currently a tenured professor in the Communication Arts Department at Framingham State University where she teaches courses in digital media and design using Adobe software. Ms. Dowling has worked on web design, interactive multimedia, animation, print design, illustration, logo and corporate packaging, educational software, advertising, product promotion, and presentation graphics.

Table of Contents

PART ONE: Multimedia Overview: What It’s All About

I. Introduction to Multimedia

A. What is Multimedia?
B. A Concise History of Multimedia
1. Early Multimedia Computing
2. Hypermedia and Hypertext
C. Combining Content from Various Media
D. Linear vs. Interactive Multimedia
1. Linear Multimedia
2. Nonlinear Interactive Multimedia
3. Kinds of Multimedia
E. Let’s Get Technical
F. Analog-to-Digital Evolution

II. The Purpose and Application of Multimedia
A. Benefits of Interactive Presentations
1. Avoiding Potential Pitfalls
B. Uses of Multimedia
C. Planning Stages and Development Process
1. Roles and Responsibilities of the Multimedia Team 2. Information Architecture
3. Copyright Issues: Securing Permission for Media Usage D. Tools Required for Creating and Preparing Media E. Making it Functional and Interactive F. Finalizing, Testing, and Delivering Multimedia

PART TWO: Kinds Of Media: The Essential Components

III. Graphics and Images

A. Designing Vector Graphics
B. Creating Raster Images
1. Pixel-Based Displays
2. Working with Raster Graphics
C. Scanning and Resolution
D. Digital Photography
E. Clip Art and Stock Images
F. File Formats for Screen Display
G. Color Theory: Pigment vs. Pixels
1. CMYK and the Subtractive Color Model
2. RGB and the Additive Color Model
3. Color for Digital Displays

IV. Text and Typography

A. Text Defined
1. Typing, Texting, and Emailing
B. Words and Copywriting: How to Write Effective Content
C. Typography
1. Fonts and Styles
a. Serif vs. Sans Serif
2. Typographic Treatment: Designing with Type
3. Placement and Arrangement of Type
D. Preparing Text for the Screen: Amount and Legibility/Readability
1. Type Sizes and Styles for the Screen
2. Screen vs. Print
3. Type on the Web

V. Animation

A. Animation in Multimedia
1. Functions of Moving Images
2. Advantages and Disadvantages of Animation
3. Interactive Animation
4. Kinds of Animation: Categorizing and Evaluating
B. Traditional Animation Overview
1. Principles of Animation
C. Concept Development and Storyboarding
D. Differences Between 2D and 3D Animation
1. 2D Computer Animation: Frame-By-Frame and Tweening
2. 3D Animation: Modeling, Ray Tracing, and Rendering
E. Animation Files and Formats

VI. Audio: Music and Sound Effects

A. Audio Fundamentals
1. Mechanics of Sound
2. Analog and Digital Audio
B. Recording vs. Importing Audio
1. Amplitude, Frequency, and Sampling Rates
C. MIDI and Digital Music
D. Editing and Manipulating Audio Tracks
E. Audio File Formats and Compression Schemes
1. Audio File Types
2. Storage Options
F. Using Sound in Multimedia Projects
1. Web Site Audio
2. Mobile Device Audio

VII. Video: Recording and Manipulating Moving Images

A. Video Mechanics
B. Video in Multimedia
C. Analog and Digital Video
1. Composite vs. Component Signals
2. Analog-to-Digital Conversion
3. Video Resolution
D. Shooting or Obtaining Video
1. Recording Raw Footage
2. Capturing Directly from TV
3. Importing Video to Computer
4. Acquiring Video Clips
E. Display Standards and Playback Options
F. Editing and Manipulating Video
G. Video File Formats and Compression Schemes
1. Video File Types
2. Storage and Memory
H. Using Video in Multimedia Projects

VIII.Authoring for Multimedia Functionality

A. Programming and Scripting to Create Interactive Environments
B. Tools for Authoring
1. Tool Selection Considerations
2. Bandwidth for Web Projects
C. Web Authoring with HTML
1. HTML Tags
2. JavaScript Programming
3. Web Page Formatting with CSS
4. Web Standards and Guidelines
D. Interactive Design
1. Graphical User Interfaces
2. Screen Layout and Arrangement of Elements

PART THREE: Tools For Creating Multimedia Projects: Hardware and Software Needed To Make It Happen

IX. Hardware and Equipment Options

A. Multimedia Project Equipment Setup
B. Input Devices
1. Mice, Digitizing Tablets, and Trackpads
2. Keyboards
3. Scanners
4. Image and Motion Capture
5. Microphones
6. Touchscreens and Fingerprinting Technology
7. Digital Audio Recorders
C. Output: Displays and Screens
1. Dual Monitors
2. Speakers and Headphones
D. Data Storage
1. Internal Drives
2. External USB Drives and Large Capacity Hard Disks
3. Online and Networked Storage
E. Computing Platforms
1. Desktop Computers
2. Mobile Devices and Operating Systems

X. Software for Multimedia

A. Multimedia Software Options
B. Vector Graphics: Illustration and Line Art
C. Digital Imaging: Photography and Bitmapped Images
1. Screen Captures and Recordings
D. Page Layout and Typography
E. Animation and Motion Graphics
F. Audio and Video Recording and Editing
G. Authoring and Web Design
H. Presentations
I. Media Players

PART FOUR: Multimedia End Products: Putting It All Together

XI. Multimedia Projects

A. Categorizing Multimedia Uses
B. Presentations
C. Video and Animation
D. Educational and Training Programs
E. Web Sites
F. Apps and Mini Software Programs
G. Video Games
H. Noteworthy Gadgets and Devices

XII. Delivery Systems

A. Multimedia Product Maintenance
B. Troubleshooting and User-testing
C. Disk vs. Web Preparation
D. Presentation Options
1. Portable or Permanent Displays
2. Kiosks
3. Projection
4. Multiple Screens
5. Interactive Whiteboards
6. Touch Screen TVs and Handheld Devices
7. E-Readers
8. Video Game Consoles
E. Delivering Multimedia

Final Exam
Web Resources
Index

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How to Do Everything iPod Touch

mheasiacomputing — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 02:04:49 +0000

How to Do Everything iPod Touch

Author: Guy Hart-Davis
ISBN: 9780071785181 / 0071785183
©2012 | 1st Edition | 352 pages | Paperback
Pub Date: DEC-11
Price: US$ 25.00
Learn More | How to Do Everything Series

This practical guide covers all that’s new in the latest iPod touch and shows the best ways to load media content, play games, surf the web, use FaceTime to video chat, watch TV shows and movies, and more!

How to Do Everything: iPod touchcovers the new, supercharged iPod touch which combines three great products: a widescreen iPod with touch controls; a portable game console; and a breakthrough Internet device The book’s chapters provide details on loading your iPod touch with music, videos, games, and data, plus how to chat with FaceTime, keep up with social media accounts, take photos, create and edit business documents, and much more. You’ll get all the information you need to fully exploit the iPod touch with both Windows PCs and Macs and learn about the wealth of activity you can do beyond listening to music.

How to Do Everything: iPod touch

Contains clear instructions with screenshots and illustrations that guide you through everything from unboxing your iPod touch and installing iTunes to troubleshooting hardware and software issues
Includes “How To” and “Did You Know?” sidebars with extra information to help you with tricky issues and queries
Explains how to use your iPod touch and iTunes with both Windows PCs and Macs, covering Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.7 Lion
Offers tips for building a comprehensive media library in iTunes and keeping it backed up

About the Author

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9780071783071 How to Do Everything iPhone 4S
9780071790178 How to Do Everything iCloud
9780071630245 How to Do Everything iPod, iPhone & iTunes
9780071786744 How to Do Everything iPod and iTunes
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Table of Contents

Part I. Get Up & running with Your iPod touch
Chapter 1: Get and Connect Your iPod touch
Chapter 2: Load Your iPod touch
Chapter 3: Connect to Wireless Networks and the Internet
Chapter 4: Choose Essential Settings
Chapter 5: Take Photos and Videos
Chapter 6: Install and Manage Apps

Part II. Use iPod touch for Communications
Chapter 7: Make Video Calls
Chapter 8: E-mail and Instant Messaging
Chapter 9: Surf the Web
Chapter 10: Calendar and Contacts

Part III. Use Your Pod touch for Entertainment
Chapter 11: Enjoy Music and Video
Chapter 12: Make Most of the Built-In Apps
Chapter 13: Create Audio and Video Library
Chapter 14: Backup, Storage, and Transfer

Part IV. Advanced Moves
Chapter 15: Take Your iPod touch to the Limit
Chapter 16: Troubleshoot Your iPod touch
Chapter 17: Troubleshoot iTunes

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