You have the smartest smartphone around - now learn how to make the most of it! It's revolutionary, it does all sorts of new tricks, and it's friendlier with your PC than any other smartphone. You want to get all the functionality from your Windows Phone 7 that you paid for, so grab this book and learn how to use every feature! From the basics to playing games, music, video, and going online, here's what you need to know. Learn your way around the phone and find out what applications are included. Coordinate all your social networking contacts and facilitate communication with the People hub. Use your phone's Zune HD capabilities to get the most from music and video. Play your favorite Xbox games, including multiplayer ones, and explore what's available on Xbox LIVE. Take the Internet wherever you go and use Office Mobile apps including OneNote, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
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Listen up! Bestselling author Paul Thurrott whispers little know Windows Phone 7 tips, tricks, and advice The newly revamped Windows Phone platform boasts sophisticated new features and functionality. Sharing his years of training and experience, bestselling author and Windows expert Paul Thurrott reveals little known tips, valuable insight, and unbeatable advice so you can get the most from your Windows Phone 7. You'll benefit from the simple, straightforward solutions to common problems, all of which will go a long way to help if you are new to the Window Phone 7. Written with access to unique information from the team at Microsoft, Windows Phone 7 Secrets is the ultimate guide to this exciting new mobile platform. Unlike other books, this title reveals the inner workings of the Windows Phone and how to make it work the way you want it. Thurrott begins with the basics of choosing the right Windows Phone, setting it up, and upgrading from another smart phone. He then moves on to customizing the screen; downloading applications; and using the Internet, e-mail, calendar, Microsoft Office; and more. Coverage includes: Pre-Flight Checklist: What to Do Before You Get Your Windows Phone Windows Live ID: One Online ID to Rule Them All Using Windows Live ID to Access Your Social Networks and Other Services Picking a Phone Unboxing and Getting Started Unboxing Your Windows Phone Windows Phone Usage Understanding the Windows Phone User Interface The Way We Were: How Microsoft Screwed Up Mobile So Bad It Had to Start Over from Scratch A New Beginning: Metro Real World Metro: A Whirlwind Tour of the UI Hubs and Applications You and Your Friends: How to Connect with Others, Connect to the World Managing Your Digital Persona Being a People Person: Managing Your Family, Friends, and Other Contacts Configuring the People Hub Digital Memories: Using the Pictures Hub and Camera Using the Pictures Hub Taking Pictures and Videos with the Camera Moving Photos Between the Phone and Your PC Sharing Photos and Customizing Your Phone Configuring Pictures Hub Options Zune to Go: Music + Videos Using the Zune PC Software with Windows Phone Enjoying Music and Video Content on Windows Phone Why Zune Is Different More Music: Pandora and Other Services Having Fun: Windows Phone and Games Windows Phone: Great Mobile Gaming Platform Understanding Xbox Live Xbox Live on Windows Phone:Not the Full Meal Deal Using the Games Hub Playing a Game Finding More Games in the Marketplace Browsing the Web A (Short) History of the Mobile Web Using Internet Explorer on Windows Phone Configuring Internet Explorer Searching on the Go with Bing Bing: A Different Way to Search Using Bing Configuring Bing Managing E-mail on the Go Push It: A Look at Mobile E-mail Understanding Accounts and E-mail Using Mail Configuring Mail and E-mail Accounts Tracking Your Schedule with Calendar Connected Calendars Glancing at Your Schedule on the Go Using Calendar Working with Appointments and Remi
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Bring your PC, Zune, and Xbox gaming visions to life with Microsoft XNA Game Studio. Develop complete 2D and 3D games with step-by-step hands-on instruction, advice, and tips from two industry professionals. Fully revised to cover the latest features, Microsoft XNA Game Studio Creator's Guide, Second Edition lays out the essentials of game programming alongside exciting examples and C# code samples. Learn how to create 3D models, virtual worlds, and add stunning animation. You'll also discover how to incorporate 3D audio into your projects and handle PC and game controller input devices.: Create, draw, and update XNA game windows and 3D objects; Add dazzling animation and fluid character motion; Render photorealistic terrains, landscapes, skies, and horizons; Program custom lighting and shading effects using HLSL; Integrate sound effects, game dashboards, and stat tracking; Work with game cameras, keyframes, sprites, and loaders; Design natural collision detection, ballistics, and particle effects; Develop, import, and control Quake II models using MilkShape
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Join the game development revolution today! XNA 3.0 greatly simplifies the development of your own games, lowering the barrier for programmers to get into game development. In XNA, you can start coding your games from the very start, a true revelation compared to other game programming environments. XNA doesn t sacrifice power for this ease of use it is built entirely on DirectX technology. Completely updated for XNA 3.0, expert Riemer Grootjans brings together a selection of the hottest recipes in XNA programming for the Xbox 360, PC, and Zune. Advanced XNA programmers, experienced coders new to game development, and even complete beginners will find XNA 3.0 Game Programming Recipes an invaluable companion whether building games for fun or as commercial products. What you ll learn This title covers virtually every feature of the XNA 3.0 Framework. It focuses primarily on 2D and 3D graphics programming, but other game programming features such as audio playback, networking, and mobile gaming are also discussed in detail.
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Maximize the power of your Palm Pre! This easy-to-follow guide shows you how to get the most out of the innovative smartphone built on the Palm webOS platform. How to Do Everything: Palm Pre helps you navigate the interface, load data from various sources, and use all the communication features--phone, email, and messaging. You'll surf the Web, snap photos, enjoy multimedia, download cool apps, and keep your Pre running at peak performance. This one-stop resource covers it all! Configure and customize your Pre Connect to data from multiple sources Make calls and send emails, texts, and instant messages Connect to wireless networks and access the Internet Load contacts, calendar items, memos, and tasks Navigate with GPS Listen to music, watch videos, and take photos Install and use third-party apps Secure, troubleshoot, and maintain your Pre About the Authors: Rick Broida is the author or coauthor of more than a dozen books, including How to Do Everything with Your Zune . He writes for PC World, Popular Science, Wired , CNET's Cheapskate Blog, and BNET's Business Hacks. Dave Johnson is the author or coauthor of more than three dozen books, including How to Do Everything with Your Digital Camera . He writes regularly for PC World and blogs daily for BNET's Business Hacks.
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Learn how to compress video and audio with optimal quality and minimal hassles. Renowned expert Ben Waggoner teaches you to improve the quality of your final content and develop effective workflows. Understand the basic concepts of vision and hearing, apply that knowledge in the context of compression, then move onto practical, applicable information for creating, editing, and compressing the best video and audio, whether you're delivering for the web, DVD, Blu-ray, phones, or beyond. Clear examples of how to make the best choices in real-world projects Covers Mac and Windows products for a complete look at today's compression technologies: all the different tools, codecs, and formats for different kinds of deliverables are described, focusing on how to pick the right options for particular projects, players, and sources   Formats Windows Media QuickTime Flash FLV and F4V MPEG-4 and H.264 MPEG-2 Ogg Vorbis and Theora Silverlight and Smooth Streaming Devices iPod and iPhone Zune HD Playstation Portable Playstation 3 Xbox 360 DVD and Blu-ray   *New in the 2nd edition: VC-1, H.264, and mobile video *Clear examples throughout of how to make different choices for real-world projects *Covers multiple platforms form complete compression technology
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The history, statistics, and fun facts!. Although yellow-and-black For Dummies books are pervasive today — found all over the world and wherever books are sold, covering subjects from Access to Zune — at one time they didn't exist at all. How did this brand come about? What juicy tidbits exist in the Hall of Memories to explain the brand's titling strategy (Dummies? I'm not a dummy!) and its unique elements like cartoons and icons? This special anniversary edition answers these questions and provides insight into how the launch of a single book in 1991 evolved into a global brand phenomenon. Open the book and find:. The first book and how it came to market;. Decisions that helped establish the brand;. The role authors have played in making Dummies successful;. The evolution of Dummies packaging;. The brand around the globe;. Fun Dummies moments in history. Learn about:. The first Dummies book and how it came to be;. The brand's history and milestones;. Each book series, licensed products, memorable quotes, and more!
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With Windows Phone 7, Microsoft has created a completely new smartphone operating system that focuses on allowing users to be productive with their smartphone in new ways, while offering seamless integration and use of Microsoft Office Mobile as well as other productivity apps available in the Microsoft App Store. Windows Phone 7 Made Simple offers a clear, visual, step-by-step approach to using your Windows Phone 7 smartphone, no matter what the manufacturer. Author Jon Westfall is an expert in mobile devices, recognized by Microsoft as a "Most Valuable Professional" with experience teaching both businesses and consumers. This book will get you started with the basics and then teach you tricks and shortcuts that will save you time and help you maximize your productivity.What you'll learn * How to set up your Windows Phone 7 * Understand the features that set Windows Phone 7 apart from others, such as Live Tiles * Explore and download apps from the Windows Phone 7 App Store * Navigate and use Windows Office Mobile on your Windows Phone 7 * Migrate files to/from your smartphone and your desktop * Connect your Windows Phone 7 to your desktop using Microsoft's Zune software Who this book is for This book is for new users of the Windows Phone 7 smartphone, as well as those upgrading from other smartphones.Table of Contents * Setting Up Your Windows Phone * Making Phone Calls * Setting Up Accounts * Using Email * Setting Up and Using Facebook and Twitter * Customizing Your Phone * Setting Up Bluetooth and Wi-Fi * Managing and Securing Your Phone * Searching Your Phone and Using Speech * Connecting With People: Using the People Live Tile * Setting Alarms and Reminders * Using and Customizing the Calendar * Using Text Messaging * Surfing the Web with Internet Explorer * Taking Pictures and Putting Them Online * Using Windows Live Services * Using Microsoft OneNote Mobile * Using Microsoft Office Word Mobile * Using Microsoft Office Excel Mobile * Using Microsoft PowerPoint Mobile * Connecting to SharePoint * Using Maps * Connecting to the Zune Software * Using Your Phone with Xbox LIVE * Exploring the Marketplace * Updating Your Phone * Resources to Explore
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