WebTV for Dummies

By Brad Hill

Revised to cover the latest upgrades to the system and service, WebTV For Dummies, 3d Edition is a great manual for new and experienced WebTV users alike. In classic . . . For Dummies style, this book explains the user interface and interactive TV. Plus, the book also all the new features WebTV has to offer, such as WebPIP, Web Home, and TV Crossover Links, DVR boxes (digital video recorder) and much more. Author Brad Hill also shares his expertise with new Internet users so they can master the art of Web browsing with their WebTV system. Easy-to-understand explanations on setting up and using WebTV will have users surfing the Net and enjoying WebTV's great features in no time at all. WebTV spokesperson and author Brad Hill explains the set-up process thoroughly but without intimidating technical jargon and shows you how to find the best sites for family activities and kid-safe browsing. Describes all the latest technology available with WebTV, including WebPIP (picture-in-picture), VCR Record, TV Crossover Links, Web Home, Smart Card slot, the infrared keyboard, and video and audio e-mail attachments. WebTV isn't just internet anymore - its interactive television Discover how to interact with news programs, game shows and many more to come

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764507427
• ISBN13: 9780764507427
• Release Date: July 2000
• Publisher: For Dummies
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.4" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

WOW! WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH WEBTV!!!

ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS BOOK!!! I'VE HAD WEBTV FOR 2 YEARS AND NOT UNTIL A MONTH AGO WHEN I STUMBLED ACROSS THIS BOOK DID I HAVE ANY IDEA OF ALL THE THINGS I COULD DO WITH WEBTV. LIKE SET UP A WEBPAGE, KEEP A SCRAPBOOK OF IMAGES FROM THE INTERNET. HAVE ACCESS TO 6 ACCOUNTS GIVING ME LOTS MORE SPACE FOR MORE SAVED IMAGES AND WEBPAGES. I CAN ADD MUSIC TO MY WEBPAGES ALSO. I DONT' FEEL SO LEFT OUT OF THINGS (NOT HAVING A COMPUTER) NOW. I HIGHLY RECCOMMEND IT!

Dummies Books Are The Best!

I have been reviewing many of the "Dummies" books for the past year, not only the internet ones, but also those on other subjects. I find them entertaining and written in such a way that the writer seems like a friend looking over your shoulder, guiding your steps."WebTV for Dummies" was a lifesaver! I wanted to do more with my webby than just surf the net and chat, and "Dummies" showed me how to find what I needed. The "cheat sheets" are great; a fast, easy-to-find guide that I don't have to search through the whole book to find. This was the first reference book I bought after I got my webby, and probably will be the onlyone, unless they come out with another!Go, Dummies!

A Must Have

I bought this book in January of 1999. I did not know anything about the web and this book answered all my questions in an easy to read format. I then let my mom borrow it as she just bought webtv plus. She wouldn't be without it. It is a book everyone can use.

Good resource for the Dummies in us all!

After having Webtv for two weeks I needed something like this. I was totally lost until received my copy. I am surprized that Webtv shippers don't pack a real guide like this. On screen helps are no help if you have to back-track a great deal. To save time.One key item was the 20 yellow pages of http address for Webtvers; Key items like where to find graphics and so forth.I would have gotten rid of my Webtv unit if t were not for this book.

the best thing for a dummie

This book is the best thing that happened to me because I was a total dummie with the net, then Idecided to get the webtv for dummie book and it was a lifesaverit answered all my questions.This my second book through IDG and I'm very happy with both purchases and recommended it to my friends.Thank you IDG.