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Present PowerPoint docs on a BlackBerry PlayBook

Learn how to present PowerPoint docs on a BlackBerry PlayBook using the Slideshow To Go app.

Donald Bell
Donald Bell has spent more than five years as a CNET senior editor, reviewing everything from MP3 players to the first three generations of the Apple iPad. He currently devotes his time to producing How To content for CNET, as well as weekly episodes of CNET's Top 5 video series.
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PlayBook apps

The BlackBerry PlayBook makes a pretty mean presentation tool. It comes with software for viewing and editing Microsoft Office documents preinstalled, and has a built-in HDMI connector that can easily connect to any modern display or projector.
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Slideshow To Go

After loading your PowerPoint presentation onto the PlayBook, launch the Slideshow To Go App and hit the Browse button at the bottom of the screen.
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Slideshow To Go

Select your PowerPoint document from the list and hit Open.
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Slideshow To Go

You should see your presentation. In this mode, you can flick left or right to go through slides or use the arrows at the top.
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Slideshow To Go

You can tap the middle icon to see a thumbnail view of your slides.
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Slideshow To Go

Hit the notes button on the left, and you can privately view whatever cheat sheet you might have on the bottom of the screen.
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HDMI output

But if you really want to go pro, connect an HDMI cable and use the presenter mode icon on the right to lock the full-screen slideshow to the HDMI output and free yourself up to configure the tablet view however you like.

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