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Informationen zum Autor Guy Hart-Davis (Barnard Castle, UK) is the authorof more than 40 computing books, including Teach Yourself VISUALLY Samsung S5, Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPad, and Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPhone . He also writes about PCs,Windows, Linux, and VBA. Klappentext Teach Yourself VISUALLYTM Are you a visual learner? Do you prefer instructions that show you how to do something -- and skip the long-winded explanations? If so, then this book is for you. Open it up and you'll find clear, step-by-step screen shots that show you how to tackle more than 120 Android phone and tablet tasks. Each task-based spread covers a single technique, sure to help you get up and running on Android phones and tablets in no time. You'll learn to: Customize your phone or tablet Work with text, voice, and apps Use maps and play music and videos Browse the web and e-mail Take photos and shoot videos Designed for visual learners: Two-page lessons break big topics into bite-sized modules Succinct explanations walk you through step by step Full-color screen shots demonstrate each task Helpful sidebars offer practical tips and tricks Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis Chapter 1 Getting Started with Android Discover the Types of Android Devices 4 Meet Your Device's Controls 6 Perform the Initial Setup for Your Device 8 Connect to a Wireless Network 12 Download and Install Companion Software 14 Transfer Files from Your PC to Your Device 16 Transfer Files from Your Mac to Your Device 18 Explore the User Interface and Launch Apps 20 Understanding Skinned Versions of Android 22 Navigate with Gestures 26 Work with Notifications 28 Using Google Now 32 Chapter 2 Customizing Your Phone or Tablet Find the Settings You Need 36 Choose Which Notifications to Receive 38 Configure Interruptions and Downtime 42 Choose Volume and Sound Settings 44 Set Display Brightness and Wallpaper 46 Choose Location Access Settings 48 Secure Your Phone or Tablet with a PIN 50 Encrypt Your Phone or Tablet for Security 52 Choose Language and Input Settings 54 Customize the Home Screens 56 Set Up Sleep and Daydream 60 Install Credentials 62 Chapter 3 Sharing Your Device with Others Using Screen Pinning 66 Using Guest Mode 68 Add a User to Your Phone or Tablet 70 Create a Restricted Profile on a Tablet 72 Switch Users on a Multiuser Device 74 Configure or Remove a User Account 76 Chapter 4 Working with Text, Voice, and Accessibility Using the On¿Screen Keyboard and Gesture Typing 80 Edit Text and Use Cut, Copy, and Paste 84 Give Commands with Voice Actions 86 Dictate Text into Apps 88 Gather Information with Voice Search 90 Set Up Accessibility Features 92 Using TalkBack and Explore by Touch 94 Chapter 5 Setting Up Communications Set Up Your E¿Mail Accounts 98 Choose Settings in Gmail 106 Remove an E¿Mail Account 110 Set Up and Use Priority Inbox 112 Choose Which Contacts to Display 114 Import Your Contacts into the Contacts App 116 Choose Calendar Notifications and Reminders 118 Choose Week and Time Zone Settings 120 Chapter 6 Networking and Communicating Control Wi¿Fi, Bluetooth, and Cellular Access 124 Connect Bluetooth Devices 126 Control Data Roaming and Cellular Usage 128 Connect Your Device to a Differ...
