Book description
Ready to unleash the Droid 2? This entertaining guide helps you take full command of Motorola’s sleek new device to get online, shop, find locations, keep in touch, and much more. Every page is packed with useful information you can put to work right away, from setup to troubleshooting, with lots of valuable tips and tricks along the way.
- Get organized. Sync your contacts, calendar, and email with your Google Calendar and Outlook accounts.
- Go online. Make your phone a portable hotspot or a modem to get your laptop online.
- Be productive. Use Google docs to create and edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
- Play music. Purchase music from Amazon and sync your Droid 2 with Windows Media Player.
- Capture photos and video. Edit your photos and share everything you shoot—instantly.
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Table of contents
- The Missing Credits
- Introduction
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1. The Guided Tour
- Power/Lock Key
- Headset Jack
- About the Screen
- Status Bar Icons
- Notification Light
- The Four Keys
- Slide-Out Keyboard
- Micro USB Port
- Ringer Volume
- Microphone
- SD Card and Battery
- Camera
- Charging Cable and AC Adapter
- Home Screen
- Customizing the Home Screen and Panes
- Controlling the Droid 2 with Your Fingers
- 2. Typing and Texting
- 3. Phone Calls
- 4. Music
- 5. Camera, Photos, and Video
- 6. Maps, Weather, and Other Droid 2 Apps
- 7. Calendar
- 8. Getting Online: Wi-Fi, 3G, and Mobile Hotspots
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9. The Web
- The Droid 2 Browser
- Basic Navigation and Managing Windows
- Navigating a Web Page
- Multiple Windows
- Web Pages Designed for Mobile Phones
- The Address Bar
- Bookmarks
- Most Visited and History Lists
- Tapping Links
- Saving Online Images
- Finding Text, Copying Text, Getting Page Information, and More
- Browsing with Keyboard Shortcuts
- Getting the Facts with RSS
- Online Privacy and Security
- Using Other Browsers
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10. Email, Gmail, Facebook, and the Universal Inbox
- Understanding Email on the Droid 2
- Setting Up Gmail
- Reading Mail in Gmail
- Replying and Forwarding in Gmail
- Understanding Gmail’s Organization
- Managing Incoming Mail in Gmail
- Writing Messages in Gmail
- Working with Labels and Search
- Searching Gmail
- Setting Up Email Accounts
- Reading Mail
- Handling Attachments and Pictures in Email
- Managing Mail
- Creating and Sending Mail
- The Universal Inbox
- Using Web-Based Mail Programs
- Facebook on the Droid 2
- 11. Downloading and Using Apps
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12. Syncing and Transferring Music, Videos, Pictures, and Other Files
- Connecting Your Droid 2 to Your Computer
- Transferring Files Using Your PC
- Transferring Files Using Your Mac
- Transferring Music, Videos, and Pictures from a PC Using Windows Media Player
- Transferring Music, Videos, and Pictures to Your PC
- Transferring Pictures to Your PC in Bulk
- Using the Droid 2 Files Application
- Checking Space on Your SD Card
- 13. Taking the Droid 2 to Work
- 14. Controlling the Droid 2 with Your Voice
- 15. Settings
- A. Setup and Signup
- B. Accessories
- C. Troubleshooting and Maintenance
- Index
- About the Author
- Copyright
Product information
- Title: Droid 2: The Missing Manual
- Author(s):
- Release date: February 2011
- Publisher(s): O'Reilly Media, Inc.
- ISBN: 9781449301699
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