Book description
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.
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Table of contents
- A Note Regarding Supplemental Files
- 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
- Micro USB Port
- HDMI Port
- Ringer Volume
- Microphone
- SD Card and Battery
- Camera
- Charging Cable and AC Adapter
- Home Screen
- The Droid X Panes
- Customizing the Home Screen and Panes
- Controlling the Droid X2 with Your Fingers
- 2. Typing and Texting
- 3. Phone Calls
- 4. Music
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5. Camera, Photos, and Video
- Opening the Gallery
- Editing Photos, Slideshows, and More
- Working with Multiple Photos
- Videos in the Gallery
- How the Droid X Gallery Differs from the Droid X2’s
- Taking Still Photos
- Customizing Your Photo Shooting
- Photo Settings
- Taking Video
- Using HDMI to View Photos and Videos on a TV or Monitor
- YouTube
- 6. Maps, Navigation, and Other Droid X2 Apps
- 7. Calendar
- 8. Getting Online: Wi-Fi, 3G, and Mobile Hot Spots
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9. The Web
- The Droid X2’s 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
- Getting the Facts with RSS
- Online Privacy and Security
- Using Other Browsers
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10. Email, Gmail, Twitter, Facebook, and the Universal Inbox
- Understanding Email on the Droid X2
- 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 and Twitter on the Droid X2
- 11. Downloading and Using Apps
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12. Syncing and Transferring Music, Videos, Pictures, and Other Files
- Connecting Your Droid X2 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 X2 Files Application
- Checking Space on Your SD Card
- 13. Taking the Droid X2 to Work
- 14. Controlling the Droid X2 with Your Voice
- 15. Settings
- A. Setup and Signup
- B. Accessories
- C. Troubleshooting and Maintenance
- Index
- About the Author
- Copyright
Product information
- Title: Droid X2: The Missing Manual, 2nd Edition
- Author(s):
- Release date: September 2011
- Publisher(s): O'Reilly Media, Inc.
- ISBN: 9781449396862