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.