Book description
Experience all your Android device has to offer!
Teach Yourself VISUALLY Android Phones and Tablets, 2nd Edition is the perfect resource if you are a visual learner who wants to master the ins and outs of the Android operating system. With step-by-step instructions driven by targeted, easy-to-understand graphics, this informative book shines a light on the features, functions, and quirks of the Android OS—and shows you how to use them. With the guidance provided by this easy to follow resource, you will quickly access, download, and enjoy books, apps, music, and video content, as well as photos, emails, and other forms of media, right from your phone or tablet! This book is perfect for Android users at beginner to intermediate levels.
The Android operating system is graphics intensive, which is why a visual guide is the best way to navigate your Android device. Now that the Android OS is available on both phones and tablets, you can maximize the productivity and convenience of your devices by mastering the features, functions, and quirks of this operating system.
Explore the latest Android features and functions
Peruse full-color illustrations that walk you, step-by-step, through instructions for using the Android operating system
Discover how to access, download, and enjoy multimedia content
Sync your Android devices to maximize their capabilities
Teach Yourself VISUALLY Android Phones and Tablets, 2nd Edition is the top resource for visual learners wanting to further explore the capabilities of Android devices.
Table of contents
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- Cover
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Chapter 1: Getting Started with Android
- Discover the Types of Android Devices
- Meet Your Device’s Controls
- Perform the Initial Setup for Your Device
- Connect to a Wireless Network
- Download and Install Companion Software
- Transfer Files from Your PC to Your Device
- Transfer Files from Your Mac to Your Device
- Explore the User Interface and Launch Apps
- Understanding Skinned Versions of Android
- Navigate with Gestures
- Work with Notifications
- Using Google Now
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Chapter 2: Customizing Your Phone or Tablet
- Find the Settings You Need
- Choose Which Notifications to Receive
- Configure Interruptions and Downtime
- Choose Volume and Sound Settings
- Set Display Brightness and Wallpaper
- Choose Location Access Settings
- Secure Your Phone or Tablet with a PIN
- Encrypt Your Phone or Tablet for Security
- Choose Language and Input Settings
- Customize the Home Screens
- Set Up Sleep and Daydream
- Install Credentials
- Chapter 3: Sharing Your Device with Others
- Chapter 4: Working with Text, Voice, and Accessibility
- Chapter 5: Setting Up Communications
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Chapter 6: Networking and Communicating
- Control Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Cellular Access
- Connect Bluetooth Devices
- Control Data Roaming and Cellular Usage
- Connect Your Device to a Different Carrier
- Connect to Your Work Network via VPN
- Using the Tethering Feature
- Using the Portable Hotspot Feature
- Manage Your Wireless Networks
- Log In to Wi-Fi Hotspots
- Transfer Data Using Android Beam
- Make Payments with NFC
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Chapter 7: Phoning, Messaging, and Social Networking
- Make Phone Calls
- Make Phone Calls with a Headset
- Make a Conference Call
- Call with Speed Dial, Recents, and History
- Send and Receive Instant Messages with Hangouts
- Manage Your Hangouts and Instant Messages
- Using Video Chat with Hangouts
- Install and Use Skype
- Set Up Google+
- Navigate Google+
- Navigate Facebook
- Send Tweets
- Chapter 8: Working with Apps
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Chapter 9: Browsing the Web and E-Mailing
- Browse the Web
- Using Bookmarks, Most Visited, and Other Devices
- Create Bookmarks for Web Pages
- Configure Your Default Search Engine
- Fill In Forms Using Autofill
- Tighten Up Your Browsing Privacy Settings
- Navigate in the Gmail App
- Read Your E-Mail Messages
- Reply to or Forward an E-Mail Message
- Label and Archive Your Messages
- Write and Send E-Mail Messages
- View Files Attached to Incoming Messages
- Browse by Labels and Search for Messages
- Chapter 10: Taking and Using Photos and Videos
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Chapter 11: Using Maps, Clock, Play Music, and Videos
- Find Your Location with the Maps App
- Find Directions with the Maps App
- Rotate, Zoom, and Tilt the Map
- Make a Map Available Offline
- Explore with Street View
- Share a Location with Others
- Using the Clock App
- Copy Your Music and Videos to Your Device
- Play Music
- Adjust the Sound with the Equalizer
- Create a Playlist
- Customize the Music Settings
- Watch Videos
- Find Videos on YouTube
- Watch, Rate, and Flag YouTube Videos
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Chapter 12: Troubleshooting Your Device
- Close an App That Has Stopped Responding
- Update Your Device’s Software
- Extend the Runtime on the Battery
- Reset Your App Preferences
- Check Free Space and Clear Extra Space
- Back Up Your Phone or Tablet Online
- Back Up and Restore with a Computer
- Restore Your Device to Factory Settings
- Troubleshoot Charging Problems
- Troubleshoot Wi-Fi Connections
- End User License Agreement
Product information
- Title: Teach Yourself VISUALLY Android Phones and Tablets, 2nd Edition
- Author(s):
- Release date: July 2015
- Publisher(s): Visual
- ISBN: 9781119116769
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