Android Phones for Dummies - Softcover

Gookin, Dan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 111872030X ISBN 13: 9781118720301

Publisher: For Dummies, 2014

Synopsis

A colorful guide to make your Android phone do your bidding

The popularity of Android phones is simply exploding, so it's a perfect time for popular For Dummies author Dan Gookin to update his bestselling guide to all things Android phones. From setup and configuration to taking advantage of the latest amazing Android features, this practical resource is designed to make new Android users comfortable and to help veterans get the most out of their Android phone. Covering features that are common to the most popular Android phones, this book walks you through the basics of making calls, using the touchscreen, sending e-mails and texts, browsing the Internet, using the camera, staying in touch with social media, and so much more.

• Includes the Android essentials such as texting, e-mailing, accessing the Internet, using maps, taking photos, recording video, synching with a PC, troubleshooting, and more
• Shows how to expand your phone’s potential with the latest apps, music, movies, e-books, TV shows, and games available from Google Play
• Covers Android smartphones from leading manufactures including HTC, Samsung, Motorola, Nokia, and LG to name a few

Android Phones For Dummies, 2nd Edition is your one-stop guide to getting things done and learning the ins and outs of your Android smartphone.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Learn to:

• Set up your phone, get connected, and start browsing
• Shoot photos and video, play games, and listen to music
• Keep in touch using e-mail, texting, and social media

An updated edition of the bestselling guide to Android phones

From setup and configuration to taking advantage of the latest features, this friendly guide helps you get the most out of your Android smartphone. It walks you through the basics of making calls, sending e-mails and texts, browsing the Internet, using the camera, staying in touch through social media, making the most of Android apps, and more.

• Hello, phone — take a tour of your Android’s basic operations, complete your home screen chores, and learn to manipulate the touchscreen
• Keyboard mania — find hands-on instructions that will have you typing quickly with predictive text, accessing special characters, and adding gestures
• Ring-a-ling — get to know your phone’s features and capabilities, from dialing tricks to forwarding calls and having fun trying out different ringtones
• Msg 4U — keep in touch with texting apps, multimedia messages, e-mail, social media sites, and text, voice, and video chat

Open the book and find:

• The wonderful world of apps
• How to cut, copy, and paste text
• The scoop on Google Voice typing
• Steps for searching contacts and accessing the address book
• The perils and joys of downloading
• Info on using maps and navigation
• The lowdown on pictures and videos
• How to listen to music on your Android phone
• Tips on using a USB connection to synchronize your stuff

About the Author

Dan Gookin wrote the very first For Dummies book in 1991 and now has more than 11 million copies of books in print. The author of several bestsellers, Gookin enjoys worldwide success with books that have been translated into 32 languages. He is also the author of Android Tablets For Dummies.

Edition details

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 111872030X
• ISBN 13: 9781118720301
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 360