Windows Phone 7 Secrets
1st Edition
Published on 23. November 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
480 pages
978-0-470-88659-5 (ISBN)
Description
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.
* Exposes priceless tips, tricks, and advice not found anywhere else
* Makes you feel as though you are sitting down with the author while he shares unique insight garnered from years of experience
* Emphasizes key content with personalized notations, interior elements, and highlighted sections
* Reveals new ways for the Windows Phone 7 to exchange data and explores its many new sophisticated features and functionality
The word is out: Windows Phone 7 Secrets uncovers unbeatable 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.
* Exposes priceless tips, tricks, and advice not found anywhere else
* Makes you feel as though you are sitting down with the author while he shares unique insight garnered from years of experience
* Emphasizes key content with personalized notations, interior elements, and highlighted sections
* Reveals new ways for the Windows Phone 7 to exchange data and explores its many new sophisticated features and functionality
The word is out: Windows Phone 7 Secrets uncovers unbeatable advice!
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Paul Thurrott runs SuperSite for Windows, a world-renowned Windows-oriented website. He is the author of more than 20 books about technology, a columnist for Windows IT Pro Magazine, and the co-host of the popular Windows Weekly podcast with Leo Laporte.
Content
Introduction.
Chapter 1 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.
Summary.
Chapter 2 Unboxing and Getting Started.
Unboxing Your Windows Phone.
Windows Phone Usage.
Summary.
Chapter 3 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.
Summary.
Chapter 4 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.
Summary.
Chapter 5 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.
Summary.
Chapter 6 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.
Summary.
Chapter 7 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.
Summary.
Chapter 8 Browsing the Web.
A (Short) History of the Mobile Web.
Using Internet Explorer on Windows Phone.
Configuring Internet Explorer.
Summary.
Chapter 9 Searching on the Go with Bing.
Bing: A Different Way to Search.
Using Bing.
Configuring Bing.
Summary.
Chapter 10 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.
Summary.
Chapter 11 Tracking Your Schedule with Calendar.
Connected Calendars.
Glancing at Your Schedule on the Go.
Using Calendar.
Working with Appointments and Reminders.
Configuring Calendar.
Summary.
Chapter 12 Getting Work Done on the Go with Office Mobile.
Introducing the Tiniest Memberof the Office Family.
What You Can--and Can't Do--with Office Mobile.
Using the Office Hub.
Accessing Online Documents.
Configuring Office Mobile.
Summary.
Chapter 13 Making Calls and Using Voicemail.
Configuring Contacts Accounts.
Making and Receiving Phone Calls.
Using Voicemail.
Working with Bluetooth.
Configuring Phone and Voicemail.
Summary.
Chapter 14 Text and Multimedia Messaging.
Understanding Mobile Messaging.
Messaging on Windows Phone.
Configuring Messaging.
Beyond Messaging.
Summary.
Chapter 15 Digging Deeper into Phone Configuration.
Configuring What HappensWhen the Phone Is Locked.
Configuring Sounds.
Using Windows Phone on an Airplane.
Configuring Accounts.
Making Region and Language Configuration Changes.
Wi-Fi Sync.
Nuke It from Space and Start Over.
Summary.
Chapter 16 PC and Web Integration.
You Can't Get There from Here.
Browsing and Buying in the Marketplace.
Windows Phone on the Web.
Updating Windows Phone.
Summary.
Index.
Chapter 1 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.
Summary.
Chapter 2 Unboxing and Getting Started.
Unboxing Your Windows Phone.
Windows Phone Usage.
Summary.
Chapter 3 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.
Summary.
Chapter 4 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.
Summary.
Chapter 5 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.
Summary.
Chapter 6 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.
Summary.
Chapter 7 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.
Summary.
Chapter 8 Browsing the Web.
A (Short) History of the Mobile Web.
Using Internet Explorer on Windows Phone.
Configuring Internet Explorer.
Summary.
Chapter 9 Searching on the Go with Bing.
Bing: A Different Way to Search.
Using Bing.
Configuring Bing.
Summary.
Chapter 10 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.
Summary.
Chapter 11 Tracking Your Schedule with Calendar.
Connected Calendars.
Glancing at Your Schedule on the Go.
Using Calendar.
Working with Appointments and Reminders.
Configuring Calendar.
Summary.
Chapter 12 Getting Work Done on the Go with Office Mobile.
Introducing the Tiniest Memberof the Office Family.
What You Can--and Can't Do--with Office Mobile.
Using the Office Hub.
Accessing Online Documents.
Configuring Office Mobile.
Summary.
Chapter 13 Making Calls and Using Voicemail.
Configuring Contacts Accounts.
Making and Receiving Phone Calls.
Using Voicemail.
Working with Bluetooth.
Configuring Phone and Voicemail.
Summary.
Chapter 14 Text and Multimedia Messaging.
Understanding Mobile Messaging.
Messaging on Windows Phone.
Configuring Messaging.
Beyond Messaging.
Summary.
Chapter 15 Digging Deeper into Phone Configuration.
Configuring What HappensWhen the Phone Is Locked.
Configuring Sounds.
Using Windows Phone on an Airplane.
Configuring Accounts.
Making Region and Language Configuration Changes.
Wi-Fi Sync.
Nuke It from Space and Start Over.
Summary.
Chapter 16 PC and Web Integration.
You Can't Get There from Here.
Browsing and Buying in the Marketplace.
Windows Phone on the Web.
Updating Windows Phone.
Summary.
Index.