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Droids Made Simple: For the Droid, Droid X, Droid 2, and Droid 2 Global
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Droids Made Simple: For the Droid, Droid X, Droid 2, and Droid 2 Global

by Martin Trautschold, Gary Mazo, Marziah Karch
December 2010
Beginner to intermediate
607 pages
13h 4m
English
Apress

Overview

If you have a Droid series smartphone—Droid, Droid X, Droid 2, or Droid 2 Global—and are eager to get the most out of your device, Droids Made Simple is perfect for you. Authors Martin Trautschold, Gary Mazo and Marziah Karch guide you through all of the features, tips, and tricks using their proven combination of clear instructions and detailed visuals.

With hundreds of annotated screenshots and step-by-step directions, Droids Made Simple will transform you into a Droid expert, improving your productivity, and most importantly, helping you take advantage of all of the cool features that come with these powerful smartphones.

What you'll learn

  • Sync all your music, playlists, pictures, videos, and podcasts from your computer

  • Select and download fun and useful free apps from the Android Market with our Droid App Guide

  • Find your way with turn-by-turn directions and Google Maps

  • Take the best photos and videos and have fun adding zany effects

  • Get productive by editing Microsoft Office documents

  • Manage your busy life—email, calendar, contacts and more

  • Use your Droid for all your messaging needs, including social networking and Skype

  • Use your Droid as a Wi-Fi Hotspot

Who this book is for

This book is for anyone who currently owns or would like to purchase a Droid, Droid X, Droid 2, or Droid 2 Global smartphone.

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