The ultimate full-color consumer guide to the fun and functional BlackBerry PlayBook

BlackBerry's entry into the tablet market adds a new dimension to the image of the BlackBerry as a tool primarily for business. The PlayBook does business, but it also does fun, and this handy, full-color book covers just what you need to get up and running with your PlayBook and make the most of it. In an entertaining and to-the-point fashion, this guide shows you how to connect your PlayBook to your BlackBerry smartphone, take photos, watch videos, read e-books, connect to the Internet via WiFi, use third-party apps, video chat, and more.

• Helps you get set up and use your Playbook, with full-color screen shots and navigational elements that help you quickly find information
• Shows how to manage your e-mail by connecting to your BlackBerry smartphone and how to get online with WiFi
• Covers acquiring and reading e-books and periodicals, participating in social media, shooting photos and videos, and using instant messaging and video chat
• Explains how to download and use third-party apps on the BlackBerry platform

With a hip, direct style, BlackBerry PlayBook Companion shortens the learning curve and helps you maximize what your PlayBook offers for both work and play.

The EPUB format of this title may not be compatible for use on all handheld devices.