Google Nexus 7 Tablet: Visual QuickStart Guide

Table of contents

1. Title Page
2. Copyright Page
3. Table of Contents
4. 1. Getting Started
   1. Touring the Hardware and Specifications
   2. Using and Updating Android
   3. Powering On and Off
   4. Using Multitouch Gestures
   5. Using the Navigation Buttons
   6. Setting Up Your Nexus 7
   7. Viewing and Changing Settings
5. 2. Touring Your Nexus 7
   1. Navigating and Organizing the Home Screen
   2. Creating Home-Screen Folders
   3. Viewing the Status Bar
   4. Setting the Date and Time
   5. Adjusting Screen Brightness
   6. Changing the Wallpaper
   7. Changing Screen Orientation
   8. Adjusting the Volume
   9. Using Earphones and Speakers
   10. Charging the Battery
   11. Conserving Power
   12. Cleaning the Screen
   13. Managing Apps and Services
   14. Optimizing Data Usage
6. 3. Securing Your Nexus 7
   1. Setting the Screen Lock
   2. Encrypting Your Nexus 7
7. 4. Working with Text
   1. Using the Onscreen Keyboard
   2. Using a Physical Keyboard
   3. Setting Typing Options
   4. Checking Spelling
   5. Using International Keyboards
   6. Selecting and Editing Text
   7. Dictating Text
8. 5. Wireless and Network Connections
   1. Wi-Fi Connections
   2. Virtual Private Networks
   3. Bluetooth Devices
   4. Android Beam
   5. Airplane Mode
9. 6. Managing Your Accounts and Data
   1. Adding and Removing Accounts
   2. Configuring Sync Options
   3. Backing Up or Erasing Your Data
10. 7. Connecting to Computers
    1. Connecting to a Windows PC via USB
    2. Connecting to a Mac via USB
11. 8. Getting Notifications
    1. Viewing Notifications
    2. Managing Notifications
12. 9. Google Now
    1. Using Google Now
    2. Displaying and Managing Cards
    3. Changing Home and Work Locations
    4. Controlling Location Privacy
    5. Turning Off Google Now
13. 10. Google Search
    1. Using Google Search
    2. Running Sample Search Queries
    3. Using Voice Actions
    4. Setting Search Options
14. 11. Maintaining Contacts with People
    1. Using the People App
    2. Viewing Specific Contacts
    3. Adding Contacts
    4. Importing and Exporting Contacts
    5. Sharing Contacts
    6. Editing Contacts
    7. Deleting Contacts
    8. Joining or Separating Contacts
15. 12. Scheduling Appointments with Calendar
    1. Using Calendar
    2. Syncing and Viewing Calendars
    3. Adding, Editing, and Searching Events
    4. Responding to Invitations
    5. Changing Calendar Settings
16. 13. Browsing the Web with Chrome
    1. Using Chrome
    2. Signing In to Chrome
    3. Searching the Web
    4. Navigating Web Pages
    5. Working with Tabs
    6. Bookmarking Web Pages
    7. Downloading Files
    8. Changing Chrome Settings
17. 14. Watching YouTube Videos
    1. Using the YouTube App
    2. Finding and Watching Videos
18. 15. Gmail and Keeping in Touch
    1. About Gmail
    2. Touring Your Inbox
    3. Reading Mail
    4. Working with Attachments
    5. Managing Conversations in Bulk
    6. Writing and Sending Mail
    7. Changing Gmail Settings
    8. Using Other Apps for Keeping in Touch
19. 16. Shopping for Apps and Media
    1. Accessing the Google Play Store
    2. Getting Apps and Games
    3. Playing Music
    4. Playing Movies and TV Shows
    5. Reading Books
    6. Reading Magazines
20. 17. Finding Your Way with Maps
    1. Using Google Maps
    2. Navigating the Map
    3. Viewing Location Details
    4. Clearing the Map
    5. Using Compass Mode
    6. Finding Your Location
    7. Exploring Street View
    8. Searching for a Location
    9. Layering Maps
    10. Saving Offline Maps
    11. Getting Directions
    12. Using My Places
    13. Using Other Mapping Apps and Services
    14. Using Location Services
21. 18. Managing Photos with Gallery
    1. Getting Photos onto Your Nexus
    2. Working with Albums and Photos
22. Index
23. Ad Page