iPad QuickSteps, 2nd Edition

June 1, 2012

iPad QuickSteps, 2nd Edition

Authors: Joli Ballew
ISBN: 9780071803717
©2012 | 1st 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

March 1, 2012

Samsung Galaxy TabHow 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
Learn More | How to Do Everything Series

 

 

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.

  1. Set up, navigate, and customize your Galaxy Tab
  2. Connect seamlessly to as many wireless networks as you need
  3. Synchronize your Galaxy Tab with your PC using Samsung Kies
  4. Integrate your Galaxy Tab with your Mac
  5. Make phone calls with enabled models and enjoy video conferencing
  6. Play movies on your Galaxy Tab or your TV
  7. Take photos and share them online and offline
  8. Check e-mail, communicate with instant messaging, and browse the Web from anywhere
  9. Keep up with your social networks on the go
  10. Read e-books and PDFs in the palm of your hand
  11. Navigate easily with Google Maps
  12. Install and use versatile applications from the Android Market
  13. 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:

  1. 9780071630245     How to Do Everything iPod, iPhone & iTunes
  2. 9780071748698     How to Do Everything iPad

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A Parent’s Guide to the iPad

March 1, 2012

iPad 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Kindle Fire

February 3, 2012

Kindle FireKindle Fire QuickSteps

Author: Joli Ballew
ISBN: 9780071795241 / 0071795243
©2012 | 1st Edition | 224 pages | Paperback
Pub Date: FEB-12
Price: US$ 20.00
Learn More | Sample Ch 01

 

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.

 

 

 

Kindle FireHow 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
Learn More | Sample Ch 01

 

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:

  1. 9780071748698      How to Do Everything iPad
  2. 9780071774277     iPad 2 QuickSteps
  3. 9780071780919     How to Do Everything iPad 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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iPhone in easy steps Updated to cover iPhone 4S

December 9, 2011

 

 

 

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:

  1. 9780071783071     How to Do Everything iPhone 4S
  2. 9780071759069     iPad & iPhone Administrator’s Guide
  3. 9780071703284     Objective-C for iPhone Developers, A Beginner’s Guide
  4. 9780071634854     iPhone & iPod touch QuickSteps
  5. 9780071630245     How to Do Everything iPod, iPhone & iTunes
  6. 9780071774277     iPad 2 QuickSteps  
  7. 9780071780919     How to Do Everything iPad 2
  8. 9780071748698     How to Do Everything iPad
  9. 9781840784084     MacBook in easy steps
  10. 9781840784343     Mac Computing for Seniors in easy steps
  11. 9781840784312     iMac in easy steps, covers Mac OS X Lion
  12. 9781840784152     iPhone in easy steps covers iPhone 4

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Mac Basics in easy steps

December 9, 2011

Mac OS X LionMac 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:

  1. Getting to grips with the Mac
  2. Dealing with Documents
  3. Mastering email
  4. Browse the web with Safari
  5. Calendars & Contacts
  6. Photos & Videos on the Mac
  7. The world of iTunes
  8. Networking using the Mac
  9. Video chat using the Mac
  10. Personalising your Mac
  11. Troubleshooting

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

 

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.

 

 

 

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How to Do Everything iPod and iTunes

October 18, 2011

iPod and iTunesHow to Do Everything iPod and iTunes

Author: Guy Hart-Davis
ISBN: 9780071786744 / 0071786740
©2012 | 6th Edition | 384 pages | Paperback
Pub Date: DEC-11
Price: US$ 25.00
Learn More | How to Do Everything Series

 

 

This fully updated bestselling guide covers all the versatile features of the latest iPod models and iTunes software

How to Do Everything: iPod, & iTunes, 6th Editionis completely revised for the latest iPods—including the iPod nano, iPod shuffle, and iPod classic as well as the latest iTunes software. You’ll find all the details you need to acquire, load, and manage music, video, and images on any iPod with either a Windows PC or a Mac. This practical guide focuses on Apple’s entire iPod line and includes in-depth coverage of the broad functionality that iPods provide.

 

How to Do Everything: iPod, & iTunes, 6th Edition

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

 

 

About the Author

Guy Hart-Davis (Barnard Castle, UK) is the author of more than 60 computer books, including all editions of 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:

  1. 9780071783071     How to Do Everything iPhone 4S
  2. 9780071790178     How to Do Everything iCloud
  3. 9780071630245     How to Do Everything iPod, iPhone & iTunes
  4. 9780071785181     How to Do Everything iPod Touch   
  5. 9780071748698     How to Do Everything iPad
  6. 9780071497909     How to Do Everything with Your iPhone

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How to Do Everything Mac OS X Lion Edition

September 12, 2011

Mac OS X LionHow to Do Everything Mac OS X Lion Edition

Author: Dwight Spivey
ISBN: 9780071775175 / 007177517X
©2012 | 1st Edition | 560 pages | Paperback
Pub Date: OCT-11
Price: US$ 25.00
Sample Ch 01 | Learn More

 

The new edition of this bestselling Mac guide covers the important features of Apple’s major new operating system upgrade—Mac OS X Lion.

How to Do Everything Mac OS X Lion Editioncovers all the important new features of the extensive upgrade to the Mac operating system. With Mac OS X Lion, Apple will for the first time apply some of the best features of the iPhone and iPad to the Mac. This hands-on guide covers all the new features, including Launchpad, Mission Control, and multitouch technology. You’ll learn how to customize your desktop, use email and Web applications, add hardware and software, manage photos, download apps, music, and movies, back up and secure your system, and much more.

How to Do Everything Mac OS X Lion Edition features:

  1. Detailed tutorials for the Mac computing environment written by an expert at teaching new users
  2. Thorough coverage of Mac OS X Lion, the latest versions of iLife and iWork, and all the built-in applications, widgets, communications, and multimedia software
  3. Essential information on security, troubleshooting, and maintenance to help you keep your Mac running safely and smoothly
  4. Updated coverage of OS features and applications, including the new LaunchPad, Mission Control, multi-touch, and more
  5. Instructions on working with Windows on a Mac and in a mixed-networking environment with PCs

 

About the Author

Dwight Spivey (Mobile, AL) is a Level III Software Engineer for Konica Minolta. He handles the company’s Mac maintenance and troubleshooting, is a Mac OS X beta tester for Apple, and stays up to date on all Mac technical issues. Dwight teaches classes on Mac usage and writes training materials and documentation for the support group regarding installation, use, and troubleshooting for the Mac, Linux, and Windows environments. This is his eighth book.

 

Other book you might be interested:

  1. 9780071639989      How to Do Everything Mac

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MacBook in easy steps

September 9, 2011

MacbookMacBook in easy steps

Author:  Nick Vandome
ISBN: 9781840784404 / 1840784407
©2011 | 2nd Edition | 192 pages | Paperback
Pub Date: OCT-11
Price: US$ 18.50
In Easy Steps Series

NOT FOR SALE IN INDIA SUB-CONTINENT/JAPAN/PHILIPPINES

 

MacBook in easy steps, contains all of the information you need to use MacBooks for both business and pleasure.

The book looks at the specifications and hardware of MacBooks and details how to get up and running with this attractive, stylish and highly functional laptop.

MacBook in easy steps covers the MacBook operating system, OS X Lion in detail helping you to set up and get the most from your MacBook.

This book also covers the developments to the OS X Lion operating system that has been designed for the fast moving times in which we live. Computer apps are increasingly a part of everyday life and OS X Lion has a Mac App Store for storing and using all of your favorite apps. There is also a handy Launchpad function, where you can manage all of your applications, whether it is the ones on your MacBook, or new ones you have downloaded. Using a MacBook touchpad, OS X Lion also delivers the same Multi-Touch functionality as the iPad in terms of scrolling and zooming. Other new features include a Resume function so you can get back to work quicker, Auto Save, Versions comparison and Air Drop, which enables you to send files to anyone within wireless range.

MacBook in easy steps is a handy guide for anyone who wants to get more out of their MacBook without spending too much time and effort!

 

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.

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Mac OS X Lion in easy steps

September 8, 2011

Mac OS X Lion Mac OS X Lion in easy steps

Author: Nick Vandome
ISBN: 9781840784398  / 1840784393 
©2011 | 1st Edition | 192 pages, Softback
Pub Date: AUG-11
Price: US$ 18.50
In Easy Steps Series

 

With the growing popularity of Macs the time has never been better to introduce the power of OS X Lion into your computing life: once you have done it you will be the proud owner of the most exciting and state of the art operating system on the market.  With a copy of Mac OS X Lion in easy steps by your side, you’ll simply stride through to mastering the essentials of this new environment!

With Mac OS X Lion in easy steps, you’ll be able to unleash this powerful operating system and have it up and running in no time. In clear, accessible language, the book introduces you to the OS X environment and teaches you about the user interface. With these basics mastered, this full-colour, fully illustrated guide opens the gateway to the foundations of Lion: the Dock and the Finder.

But it is the changes to OS X Lion that really announces it as an operating system that has been designed for the fast moving times in which we live.

Learn how to:

  1. get more out of Computer apps in your everyday life.
  2. use the Launchpad function, where you can manage all of your applications, whether it is the ones on your Mac, or new ones you have downloaded.
  3. master the increased functionality in terms of moving around your screen, using techniques taken straight from the iPad.
  4.  utilise the new Resume function so you can get back to work quicker.
  5. take advantage of Auto Save, Versions comparison and Air Drop, which enables you to send files to anyone within wireless range.

 

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.

 

 

 

 

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