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Samsung Galaxy S21 For Dummies

by Bill Hughes

April 2021

Beginner

320 pages

7h 59m

English

For Dummies

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Copyright
About This BookFoolish AssumptionsIcons Used in This BookBeyond the BookWhere to Go from Here
Discovering the Basics of Your PhoneTaking Your Phone to the Next Level: The Smartphone FeaturesCustomizing Your Phone with Games and ApplicationsSurviving Unboxing Day
First Things First: Turning On Your PhoneCharging Your Phone and Managing Battery LifeNavigating the Galaxy S21Going to Sleep Mode/Turning Off the Phone
Making CallsAnswering CallsKeeping Track of Your Calls: The RecentsMaking an Emergency Call: The 411 on 911Syncing a Bluetooth HeadsetOptions Other than Headsets
Sending the First Text MessageCarrying on a Conversation via TextingSending an Attachment with a TextReceiving Text MessagesManaging Your Text History
Setting Up Your EmailReading Email on Your PhoneWriting and Sending EmailReplying to and Forwarding Email

Using the Galaxy S21 Contacts AppCreating Contacts within Your DatabaseHow Contacts Make Life EasyPlaying Favorites
Starting the BrowserAccessing Mobile (or Not) WebsitesChoosing Your Search EngineDeciding between Mobile Browsing and Mobile Apps
Exploring the Play Store: The Mall for Your PhoneGetting to the StoreSeeing What’s Available: Shopping for Android AppsInstalling and Managing an Android AppRating or Uninstalling Your Apps
Say Cheese! Taking a Picture with Your PhoneGetting a Little Fancier with Your CameraVisualizing What You Can Do with Bixby VisionManaging Your Photo ImagesUsing Images on Your PhoneDeleting Images on Your Phone
Ready … Action! Taking a Video with Your PhoneTaking Videography to the Next Level
The Play Store Games CategoryLeaving Feedback on Games
Getting Ready to Be EntertainedLicensing Your Multimedia FilesUsing the Full Capacity of the Memory in Your PhoneEnjoying Basic Multimedia Capabilities
Syncing CalendarsSetting Calendar Display PreferencesSetting Other Display OptionsCreating an Event on the Right Calendar
GPS 101: First Things FirstPractically Speaking: Using MapsGetting and Using DirectionsUpgrading Your Navigation
How Mobile Payment WorksGetting Started with Samsung PaySetting Up Samsung PayUsing Samsung PayManaging Samsung PayAdding Loyalty Cards
Using a Bluetooth SpeakerCruising in the CarConsidering Wireless Charging MatsMaking a Statement with WrapsYou Look Wonderful: Custom Screen ImagesEmpowering Power SavingsControlling Your Home ElectronicsWearing WearablesUsing Your Phone as a PCCreating Your Own AR Emoji in the AR Zone
Using a Good CasePutting It on LockdownCreating a Secure FolderUsing Knox to Make Your Phone as Secure as Fort KnoxBeing Careful with BluetoothProtecting against MalwareDownloading Apps Only from Reputable SourcesRescuing Your Phone When It Gets LostWiping Your Device Clean
Your Medical Information HubBetter 911 ServicesHome Internet of Things Services to Differentiate Real EstateNew Delivery ConceptsSmarter Customer Care for Your PhoneSmartphone as Entertainment HubDriving in Your CarServing You BetterPlacing You IndoorsReducing Your Carbon Footprint

Overview

Feeling hamstrung by your new Samsung? Figure out how to navigate your new phone in no time

Your Samsung Galaxy comes packed with features you’ll use every day, and Samsung Galaxy S21 For Dummies is your guide to exploring them. What do you want to do first? Send a text or email? Take photos and videos? Make a basic call? Play games? Shop? This handy guide can help you do all that and so much more.

Get an overview of the buttons, screens, and apps that are essential to operating your new phone
Manage your contacts so you can stay connected with calls, emails, or texts
Surf the web and find new games and apps in the Google Play Store
Customize your phone with ringtones, wallpaper, and awesome accessories
Watch videos and movies, shoot your own videos, and take photos
Boost your productivity with calendar, GPS, and productivity apps
Secure your Samsung Galaxy with your face ID, thumbprint, and Screen Lock

Not only does Samsung Galaxy S21 For Dummies describe features and walk you through steps to use your new phone, it also shows you what the screens look like and where to tap to make things happen. It’s like having a Samsung expert at your elbow. So pick up your copy today to make the most of your Samsung smartphone.