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Droid X2: The Missing Manual, 2nd Edition

by Preston Gralla

September 2011

Beginner to intermediate

420 pages

15h 18m

English

O'Reilly Media, Inc.

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About the AuthorAbout the Creative TeamAcknowledgementsThe Missing Manual Series
About the Droid X2About This BookAbout the OutlineAbout→These→ArrowsAbout the Online ResourcesMissing CDRegistrationFeedbackErrataNewsletterSafari® Books Online
Power/Lock KeyLocking the ScreenHeadset JackAbout the ScreenBuilt-in SensorsStatus Bar IconsNotification LightThe Four KeysMenu KeyHome KeyBack KeySearch KeyMicro USB PortHDMI PortRinger VolumeMicrophoneSD Card and BatteryMicroSD CardCameraCharging Cable and AC AdapterHome ScreenSettings PaneSocial Networking PaneMedia PaneNews PaneThe Droid X PanesThe Droid X Productivity PaneCalling PaneCustomizing the Home Screen and PanesAdding Widgets, Folders, Shortcuts, and WallpaperDeleting and MovingResizing WidgetsControlling the Droid X2 with Your FingersTapTouch and HoldDragSlideFlickPinch and SpreadDouble-Tap
The KeyboardsSwitching Between the Two KeyboardsUsing the Multi-Touch KeyboardAuto-Suggestions and the DictionaryMoving the Insertion PointAccented and Special CharactersThe Express Lane to Punctuation MarksThe Widescreen KeyboardUsing the Swype KeyboardSwype Keyboard LayoutAutocorrect, Word Choice, and the Swype DictionaryTips for Using SwypeCopying and Pasting TextCopying Text from a Web PageSearching Your Droid X2Performing a SearchControlling SearchesVoice SearchText MessagingReceiving a Text MessageSending a Text MessageAdding Pictures, Audio, and VideoMore Messaging OptionsText Messaging TricksGoogle Talk
Placing a Phone CallDialing a CallChoosing from the Recent ListChoosing from Your ContactsManaging ContactsAdding a ContactEditing ContactsWorking with GroupsFancy Tricks with ContactsDesignating FavoritesAnswering CallsTurning Off the RingIgnoring the CallConference CallingVisual VoicemailSetting Up Visual VoicemailChecking Your Visual VoicemailManaging Visual VoicemailDialing for MessagesCall WaitingCall ForwardingCaller IDBluetooth EarpiecesPairing with a Bluetooth EarpieceBluetooth Car Kits
Where to Get MusicUsing the Music AppChoosing from the 3D GalleryPlaying Your MusicCreating PlaylistsMore Music OptionsPress and Hold OptionsUsing Your Droid X2 While Playing MusicPlaying Music and Media on Other DevicesGoogle Music Cloud Player
Opening the GalleryViewing PicturesEditing Photos, Slideshows, and MoreWorking with Multiple PhotosVideos in the GalleryHow the Droid X Gallery Differs from the Droid X2’sOpening the GalleryViewing AlbumsViewing PhotosTaking Still PhotosWhat’s with All the Icons on the Top of the Screen?Customizing Your Photo ShootingUsing the Best Picture ModePhoto SettingsTaking VideoEditing VideosUsing HDMI to View Photos and Videos on a TV or MonitorYouTubePlaying a VideoFinding VideosRecording and Uploading Videos
MapsBrowsing Google MapsChanging Your ViewTrafficMore layersThe Nifty Compass ButtonHow the Droid X2 Finds Your LocationSearching MapsFinding Businesses and ContactsGetting DirectionsTurn-by-Turn NavigationStreet ViewWeatherSetting Your Weather OptionsReading NewsSubscribing to NewsReading the NewsUsing the News WidgetAn Even Better Way to Read NewsCalculator
Using the CalendarCalendar ViewsMaking an AppointmentAdditional Event OptionsGetting Notifications About Who Has AcceptedEditing, Rescheduling, and Deleting EventsAdding multiple remindersAccepting an InvitationCalendar and GeolocationWorking with Multiple CalendarsGoogle Calendar on the WebWhat happened to Google Tasks?What happened to Google Tasks?Synchronizing Your Calendar with OutlookCorporate Calendar and Microsoft Exchange

How the Droid X2 Gets OnlineConnecting via Wi-FiDisconnecting and ReconnectingConnecting to For-Pay Wi-Fi NetworksConnecting to an “Invisible” NetworkManaging Wi-Fi NetworksTurning Your Droid X2 into a Wi-Fi Hot SpotChanging Your Mobile Hot Spot SettingsAirplane Mode
The Droid X2’s BrowserBasic Navigation and Managing WindowsNavigating a Web PageMultiple WindowsWeb Pages Designed for Mobile PhonesThe Address BarTyping an AddressBookmarksAdding a BookmarkManaging BookmarksMost Visited and History ListsEditing and Managing the Most Visited ListEditing and Managing the History ListTapping LinksOther Nifty Things to TapSaving Online ImagesViewing Images and Downloaded PagesFinding Text, Copying Text, Getting Page Information, and MoreGetting the Facts with RSSOnline Privacy and SecurityPop-up BlockerCookiesPrivacy SettingsUsing Other Browsers
Understanding Email on the Droid X2Setting Up GmailReading Mail in GmailHandling Graphics in GmailAttachments in GmailAdd the Sender to Your ContactsReplying and Forwarding in GmailUnderstanding Gmail’s OrganizationManaging Incoming Mail in GmailManaging Multiple Email MessagesWriting Messages in GmailAdding a SignatureWorking with Labels and SearchSearching GmailAdvanced Gmail searchingAdvanced Gmail searchingSetting Up Email AccountsPOP3 and IMAP AccountsReading MailHandling Attachments and Pictures in EmailAttachments in EmailAdding the Sender to Your ContactsManaging MailCreating and Sending MailAdding a SignatureThe Universal InboxUsing Web-Based Mail ProgramsFacebook and Twitter on the Droid X2Setting Up Your AccountsUsing the Social Networking Widgets and AppsMore Options for the Social Networking AppUsing the Droid X2’s Built-in Messaging for Facebook and TwitterFacebook and Twitter Message NotificationsOther Ways to Use Facebook and TwitterUsing Google+
The Droid X2’s Free and Easy Approach to AppsApps and MultitaskingSeeing Your Most Recently Run AppsWhere to Get AppsUsing MarketBrowsing by Library Divisions and CategoriesSearching the Market for AppsGetting Info About an AppDownloading and Installing AppsDownloading from the WebDownloading and Using a Bar Code ScannerUpdating AppsManaging, Sharing, and Uninstalling AppsUsing the Task Manager for Managing AppsPutting an App on the Home Screen or PanesTroubleshooting AppsSix Great Apps
Connecting Your Droid X2 to Your ComputerTransferring Files Using Your PCTransferring Files Using Your MacTransferring Music, Videos, and Pictures from a PC Using Windows Media PlayerTransferring Music, Videos, and Pictures to Your PCTransferring Pictures to Your PC in BulkUsing the Droid X2 Files ApplicationChecking Space on Your SD Card
Setting Up Your Droid X2 with Your Company AccountVirtual Private Networking (VPN)Using Google DocsCreating and Editing Google Docs DocumentsGoogle DocsGdocsMicrosoft Office
Two Ways to Control the Droid X2 by VoiceUsing the Magic of Voice ActionsWhat You Can Do with Voice ActionsEditing Text Messages and Email with Voice ActionsSending Email with Voice ActionsUsing Voice CommandsWhat Can You Control with Your Voice?Training the Droid X2 to ObeySetting Voice Commands Options
Wireless & NetworksAirplane ModeWi-FiWi-Fi SettingsBluetoothBluetooth SettingsTethering & Mobile HotspotVPN SettingsMobile NetworksCall SettingsSoundDisplayBattery and Data ManagerData SaverData DeliveryBattery ModeBattery UsageHDMIBackup AssistantLocation & SecurityAccountsEmailGmail and GoogleFacebookPhone Backup AssistantAdd AccountApplicationsPrivacyStorageLanguage & KeyboardVoice Input & OutputVoice Recognizer SettingsText to Speech SettingsAccessibilityDate & TimeAbout Phone
Choosing a PlanYour Phone NumberMaking Account Changes on the WebUpgrading to the Newest Software
Useful AccessoriesPlaces to Shop
Make Sure Your Software is Up-to-DateFixing a Frozen PhoneCorrecting Email SettingsIf Email Doesn’t Work at AllIf You Can’t Send EmailTry using a different portUse Gmail’s outgoing mail serverTroubleshooting the SD CardResetting the Droid X2Warranty and RepairWhere to Go for Help

Overview

Droid X2 has more power and better graphics than its predecessor, but it still doesn’t offer a printed guide to its amazing features. This Missing Manual helps you dig deep into everything Droid X2 can do. Learn how to shop, keep in touch, play with photos, listen to music, and even do some work. Unleash the power of this popular device with expert advice.

The important stuff you need to know:

Get organized. Sync Droid X2 with Google Calendar, Exchange, and Outlook.
Go online. Navigate the Web, use email, and tap into Facebook and Twitter.
Listen to tunes. Play and manage music using Droid X2’s Music app and Google’s Music Cloud Player.
Shoot photos and video. View and edit photos, slideshows, and video in the Gallery.
Connect to Google Maps. Use geotagging and get turn-by-turn directions.
Stay productive. Create, edit, and store documents with Google Docs and Microsoft Office.