Teach Yourself VISUALLY Android Phones and Tablets E-Book

Guy Hart-Davis

• Herausgeber: John Wiley & Sons
• Kategorie: Wissenschaft und neue Technologien
• Serie: Teach Yourself VISUALLY (Tech)
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 321

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2015

Beschreibung

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.

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Teach Yourself VISUALLY™ Android™ Phones and Tablets 2nd Edition

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Acquisitions EditorAaron Black

Project EditorLynn Northrup

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Copy EditorLynn Northrup

Manager, Content Development & AssemblyMary Beth Wakefield

Vice President, Professional Technology StrategyBarry Pruett

About the Author

Guy Hart-Davis is the author of various computer books including Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPhone; Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPad; Teach Yourself VISUALLY MacBook Pro, 2nd Edition; Teach Yourself VISUALLY MacBook Air; Teach Yourself VISUALLY iMac, 3rd Edition; and iWork Portable Genius.

Author’s Acknowledgments

My thanks go to the many people who turned my manuscript into the highly graphical book you are holding. In particular, I thank Aaron Black for asking me to write the book; Lynn Northrup for keeping me on track and skillfully editing the text; Andrew Moore for reviewing the book for technical accuracy and contributing helpful suggestions; and SPi Global for laying out the book.

How to Use This Book

Who This Book Is For

This book is for the reader who has never used this particular technology or software application. It is also for readers who want to expand their knowledge.

The Conventions in This Book

Steps

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Notes

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Icons and Buttons

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Tips

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Bold

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Italics

Italic type introduces and defines a new term.

Teach Yourself VISUALLY™ Android™ Phones and Tablets

Table of Contents

Cover

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 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

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 Device

Configure or Remove a User Account

Chapter 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 App

Choose Calendar Notifications and Reminders

Choose 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 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

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

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

Take Photos with the Camera App

Using Zoom and Manual Focus

Using the Flash and the HDR Feature

Take Panorama, Photo Sphere, and Lens Blur Photos

Choose Settings for Photos and Videos

Edit Your Photos

Capture Video

Share Your Photos and Videos

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

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

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CHAPTER 1

Getting Started with Android

In this chapter, you set up your Android phone or tablet, meet its hardware controls, and learn to navigate it. You also learn to transfer files from your PC or Mac to your device.

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

Discover the Types of Android Devices

Android is an operating system created by Google for use on mobile computing devices. Android runs on both smartphones and tablet computers and is widely used on both types of devices. Various hardware manufacturers install Android as the operating system for their devices, and as a result, you can buy many different Android devices with widely varying capabilities and prices. Android has a standard user interface that is referred to as stock Android. But some manufacturers add an overlay called a skin to Android, giving it a different look, changing its built-in functionality, and adding features.

Android Smartphones

Android smartphones are cellular phones that run on the Android operating system. Android provides a wide range of features, from sending e-mail and browsing the Internet to making phone calls and taking photos. Most Android phones include a rear camera with which you can take high-quality photos, using the screen as a viewfinder, and a front camera for taking self-portraits and for enjoying video chat sessions. Android phones also include one or more microphones you can use to record audio and voice memos.