AARP eReaders For Dummies E-Book

Corey Sandler

• Herausgeber: John Wiley & Sons
• Kategorie: Wissenschaft und neue Technologien
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 88

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2011

Beschreibung

Never leave home without a good book in hand again - it's easy with an eReader! No more packing a suitcase full of books to read on your beach vacation or lugging a heavy bag of magazines with you to visit the grandkids - your eReader holds them all. Lightweight and ultraportable, eReaders have become one of the most popular gadgets in your technology toolbox, and this one-of-a-kind For Dummies guide is filled with the know-how you need to become savvy with your eReader. From changing preferences and navigating to downloading books and magazines, you'll be ready to enjoy your eReader in no time. Decisions, decisions - discover common eReader features, learn different ways to navigate your device, and sync all your gadgets Start shopping - download your old favorites, find new eBooks to explore, and get fantastic free books to read Mine all mine - customize your eReader settings, change fonts and type sizes, and adjust the lighting Spread your knowledge - share your eBooks with family and friends, and rate and review your recent reads Wait, there's more - go beyond the world of eBooks and subscribe to a newspaper or fill your eReader with your own files Open the book and find: * Explanations of different eBook file formats * Tips for using touchscreen devices * Advice on powering up your eReader and managing battery life * How to connect through WiFi * Accessories that are worth having * Websites to visit for more eBook information * Ten differences between a paper book and eBook

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Connections that work for you.

Maybe you’re sharing family photos with your loved ones, or reconnecting with people you haven’t seen in years. Maybe you’re consolidating that vast music collection into one place, or catching up on your reading without toting 10 pounds of books home from the library. Or maybe you’re buying your first laptop or making your first PowerPoint presentation.

Welcome to the world of technology. It’s full of amazing opportunities and growing at such a fast rate that it can be a bit tricky to navigate. So where do you turn for help?

Dedicated to helping you stay connected with friends, family, and community, AARP offers the best advice and solutions for using tech to connect. Whether you’re plunging into social networking, posting pictures, or researching caregiving resources, we’ve got solutions to help you along the way.

And we’re dedicated to help you connect with tech, too. Today’s gadgets can do great things for you, from helping you take advantage of discounts to building a website for that business you’ve always dreamed of to carrying around your favorite travel guidebooks on one skinny tablet. We’ve got advice on making technology work for you while protecting your online privacy and security.

Whatever role technology plays in your life, from novice to hardcore techie, we’ve got solutions to help you…and help you have fun. Because that, too, is what this time of your life is about.

AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization that helps people 50 and older improve their lives. For more than 50 years, AARP has been serving our members and society by creating positive social change. AARP’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for all as we age; lead positive social change; and deliver value to members through information, service and advocacy.

eReaders For Dummies®

by Corey Sandler

eReaders For Dummies®

Published byJohn Wiley & Sons, Inc.111 River StreetHoboken, NJ 07030-5774

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Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey

Published simultaneously in Canada

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