My Xbox One

by Bill Loguidice

Published 15 May 2014

My Xbox One

 

Step-by-step instructions with callouts to colorful Xbox One images that show you exactly what to do

 

Help when you run into problems with Xbox One, Kinect™, Xbox Live®, or SmartGlass

 

Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your Xbox One system

 

Full-color, step-by-step tasks show how to have maximum fun with your new Xbox One! Learn how to

• Set up Xbox One, Kinect, and Xbox Live quickly–and start having fun now!

• Personalize settings, gamertags, avatars, gamerpics… your whole Xbox One experience

• Start your party, add chat, use built-in Skype, even make group video calls

• Capture video of your best gameplay moments with Game DVR

• Watch great video from practically anywhere: cable or satellite, DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Prime, and more

• Play or stream all the music you love

• Web surf with Xbox One’s supercharged version of Internet Explorer

• Use SmartGlass to transform your iPhone, iPad, Android, or Windows 8 device into a second Xbox screen or remote control

 

CATEGORY: Consumer Electronics

COVERS: Xbox One

USER LEVEL: Beginning-Intermediate

 


My PlayStation Vita

by Bill Loguidice

Published 5 November 2012

Step-by-step instructions with callouts to PlayStation Vita images that show you exactly what to do.
Help when you run into problems with your PlayStation Vita.
Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your PlayStation Vita.

Full-Color, Step-by-Step Tasks Show You How to Have Maximum Fun with Your PlayStation Vita!


  • Unbox your PS VitaTM, get connected, and start having fun, fast
  • Master PS Vita’s built-in and downloadable apps, from games to social media
  • Discover hot new PS Vita games—and play PlayStation classics, too
  • Chat with groups of friends in real time—even if they’re playing different games
  • Leave gifts for nearby gamers to find and play with or launch neighborhood competitions
  • Post on Facebook and Twitter right from your PS Vita
  • Use “augmented reality” cameras to embed yourself into the game
  • Make the most of PS Vita’s advanced HTML5 web browser
  • Take great photos and videos with PS Vita’s built-in cameras
  • Control your PS3 from your PS Vita—even if you’re thousands of miles away
  • Transform your PS Vita into a world-class music player
  • Get instant walking or driving directions from Google Maps
  • Set parental controls to protect your kids
  • Create Privacy Zones so other gamers don’t know what you’re doing
  • Buy or rent videos from the PlayStation Store
  • Safely back up your PS Vita on your PC, Mac, or PS3
  • Solve PS Vita and connectivity problems fast and get back to having fun