Android Tablets For Dummies - Softcover

Gookin, Dan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1119310733 ISBN 13: 9781119310730

Publisher: For Dummies, 2016

Synopsis

A quick and easy reference to get the most out of your Android tablet

It's not a computer and it's not a smartphone—so what in the world is it? Whether you're new to Android or new to tablets altogether, you're about to experience mobile computing like never before with this fun, full-color guide! In Android Tablets For Dummies, you'll find clear, easy-to-follow explanations for making sense of all the features native to Android tablets, as well as model-specific guidance.

Inside, trusted tech guru Dan Gookin—who wrote the very first For Dummies book in 1991—walks you through setting up your Android tablet, navigating the interface, browsing the web, setting up email, finding the best apps, and so much more. No matter which Android tablet tickles your fancy, this hands-on guide takes the intimidation out of the technology and gives you everything you need to make the most of your new device.

• Set up your tablet, configure the Home screen, and get connected
• Surf the web, send and receive email and texts, and use video chat and social media to keep in touch with family and friends
• Have fun with photos, videos, games, eBooks, music, and movies
• Get up and running with the Nougat Operating System

If you're eager to learn the ins and outs of your Android device—but don't want to pull your hair out in the process—this one-stop guide has you covered.

About this title

From the Back Cover

• Set up your tablet and master the home screen
• Configure email, browse the web, hang out, and get social
• Take and manage photos, read e-books, and work

You and your Android an unbeatable team!

Lucky you! You are the proud new owner of an Android tablet! Part computer, part smartphone, and all amazing, this remarkably portable gizmo lets you surf the web, handle email, take photos, listen to music, video chat, play games, share documents the list goes on and on. That's a lot of things to do, and you want to know how to do them right away without any confusion or frustration. From unpacking your tablet and charging the battery to creating a slideshow, finding a restaurant, or using your tablet in a foreign land, you can learn to do it here!

Inside...

• Get your tablet ready to go
• Create and edit documents
• Add your online personas
• Manage contacts and email
• Text, talk, tweet, and video chat
• Search the map and get directions
• Add Apps, Music, and eBooks
• Synchronize files on the cloud
• Boost Android Security

About the Author

Dan Gookin has been explaining technology for ordinary folks since 1991, when he wrote DOS For Dummies and launched the entire For Dummies line. Dan has written more than 130 books, with 12 million copies in print, and his works have been translated into more than 30 languages. He also maintains a helpful website at www.wambooli.com.

Edition details

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1119310733
• ISBN 13: 9781119310730
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 352