The missing manual

Demonstrates the operating system's basic features, including Internet access, file management, configuring the desktop, installing peripherals, and working with applications.

"For Starters series. Think of them as mini-Missing Manuals ... condensed into a handy package to get you started quickly, easily."

Unleash the powers of the Amazon Fire phone with help from technology guru Preston Gralla. Through clear instructions and savvy advice, this fast-paced, engaging guide shows you how to make the most of Fire phones innovative featuresincluding Firefly, Dynamic Perspective, one-handed gestures, and integration with Amazon Prime. The important stuff you need to know:Gain control with Dynamic Perspective. Tilt your phone to scroll, move your head to play games, and explore maps in 3D. Take pictures further. Capture high-res, panoramic, and moving (lenticular) photos. Shoot HD video, too. Shop with ease. Use Firefly to identify music, videos, and other items, and go straight to the products Amazon page. Get the apps you want. Load up on games and apps for productivity, health and fitness, and social networking from Amazons Appstore. Solve problems right away. Get live tech support from Amazon via video chat with the Mayday help feature. Carry the Cloud in your hand. Access Prime Instant Video, your Kindle library, and your uploaded photos and videos.

Looks at the features and functions of the Motorola Xoom, covering such topics as accessing the Internet, setting up an email account, using apps, playing games, playing and managing music, watching videos, and more.

Unlock the power of Flash and bring gorgeous animations to life onscreen. It's easy with Flash CS4: The Missing Manual. You'll start creating animations in the first chapter, and will learn to produce effective, well-planned visuals that get your message across. This edition covering the new edition of Flash includes a complete primer on animation, a guided tour of the program's tools, lots of new illustrations, and more details on working with video. Beginners will learn to use the software in no time, and experienced Flash designers will improve their skills. --from publisher description

This book demystifies the hundreds of enhancements in all 50 programs that come with the Mac OS X Snow Leopard, including the big ticket changes such as: a 64-bit overhaul, a rewritten Finder, Microsoft Exchange compatibility, and an all-new QuickTime Player. You'll also find tips on using Safari, Mail, iChat, Preview, Time Machine, Shortcuts, power usage, security, networking, build-your-own services, file sharing with Windows, even Mac OS X's Unix chassis--this one witty, expert guide makes it all crystal clear.

Want to create animated graphics for iPhone, iPad, and the Web, using familiar Adobe features? You've come to the right book. Adobe Edge Animate: The Missing Manual shows you how to build HTML5 graphics with Adobe visual tools. No programming experience? No problem. Adobe Edge Animate writes all of the code for you. With this book, you'll be designing great-looking web elements in no time. (Note: This book does not cover Adobe Edge Animate CC and later versions.) The important stuff you need to know: Jump into animation. Master Animate's elements, properties, and timeline panels. Create and import graphics. Make drawings with Animate's tools, or use art you've created in other programs. Work with text. Build menus, label buttons, provide instructions, and perform other tasks. Make it interactive. Use triggers and actions to give users control over their web experience. Dig into JavaScript. Customize your projects by tweaking your code. Look great at any size. Publish responsive web pages that adjust to any display, tablet, or smartphone.

New York Times computer columnist David Pogue has just updated his bestselling Mac OS X: The Missing Manual! And once again, he applies his scrupulous objectivity to this exciting new operating system, revealing which new features work well and which do not. With new material on almost every page, this second edition offers a wealth of detail on the myriad changes in OS X 10.2. Pogue includes new chapters on iChat (Apple's new, AOL-compatible instant-messaging software), Sherlock 3 (the Web search tool that pulls critical Web information directly onto the desktop), and the new Finder (which reintroduces--spring-loaded--folders by popular request). With humor and technical insight characteristic of the Missing Manual series, the book also delves into features under the hood, such as the networking tools that allow Macs and PCs to swap files on a network. This acclaimed book is an essential resource for anyone who is serious about Mac OS.