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Teach yourself visually Android phones and tablets, Guy Hart-Davis

eng

illustrations

no index present

non fiction

Teach yourself visually Android phones and tablets

dictionaries

912422210

Guy Hart-Davis

Teach yourself visually

"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" --, provided by publisher

Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; 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; Chapter 2 Customizing Your Phone or Tablet; Find the Settings You NeedChoose Which Notifications to ReceiveConfigure 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; Using Screen Pinning; Using Guest Mode; Add a User to Your Phone or Tablet; Create a Restricted Profile on a Tablet; Switch Users on a Multiuser DeviceConfigure or Remove a User AccountChapter 4 Working with Text, Voice, and Accessibility; Using the On-Screen Keyboard and Gesture Typing; Edit Text and Use Cut, Copy, and Paste; Give Commands with Voice Actions; Dictate Text into Apps; Gather Information with Voice Search; Set Up Accessibility Features; Using TalkBack and Explore by Touch; Chapter 5 Setting Up Communications; Set Up Your E-Mail Accounts; Choose Settings in Gmail; Remove an E-Mail Account; Set Up and Use Priority Inbox; Choose Which Contacts to Display; Import Your Contacts into the Contacts AppChoose Calendar Notifications and RemindersChoose Week and Time Zone Settings; 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; Chapter 7 Phoning, Messaging, and Social Networking; Make Phone Calls; Make Phone Calls with a HeadsetMake a Conference CallCall 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; Run Apps and Switch Quickly Among Them; Explore Google Play and Download Apps; Update Your Apps; Remove Apps You No Longer Need; Choose Which Apps to Update Automatically; Move Apps to the SD Card; Manually Install an App; Chapter 9 Browsing the Web and E-Mailing; Browse the Web

Android phones and tablets