Android Tablets For Dummies (For Dummies Series) - Softcover

Gookin, Dan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1118874013 ISBN 13: 9781118874011

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2014

Synopsis

Make your Android do your bidding with help from bestselling author Dan Gookin

Congratulations on your new Android tablet! 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. Written in the trademark For Dummies style, this light–hearted reference takes a look at those features common to all Android tablets and all the amazing things your Android tablet can do for you.

Longtime For Dummies author Dan Gookin walks you through setting up your tablet, navigating the interface, browsing the web, setting up e–mail, connecting to social media, and finding plenty of apps, music, books, and movies to indulge all your interests.

• Covers all Android tablets from popular favorites like the Samsung Galaxy Tab and Nexus to devices from other manufacturers like Asus, Coby, Motorola, and more and explores the features native to all Android tablets, regardless of maker
• Explains how to customize your tablet, set up a Google account, connect with Wi–Fi, and choose the right apps for your personalized experience
• Shows you how to shoot and share photos, make video calls, use navigation tools, play music, enjoy movies and TV shows, maintain your schedule, and more
• Includes helpful maintenance and troubleshooting tips to keep your Android up and running

If you′re eager to learn the ins and outs of your Android device, Android Tablets For Dummies, 2nd Edition is your go–to–guide to all things Android.

About this title

About the Author

Dan Gookin, who wrote the very first For Dummies book, enjoys worldwide success as the author of several bestsellers. He is the author of Samsung Galaxy Tabs For Dummies, Nexus Tablets For Dummies, Word 2013 For Dummies, and Android Phones For Dummies.

From the Back Cover

Learn to:

• Set up your tablet, configure the Home screen, and get connected
• Surf the web, use e–mail, text and video chat, and keep in touch with social media
• Have fun with photos, video, games, eBooks, music, movies, and more

Learn all you need to know about your Android tablet from bestselling author Dan Gookin!

Whether you re new to Android or tablets altogether, you re about to experience mobile computing like never before! You ll discover how to set up your tablet, navigate the interface, stay connected with social media, utilize the latest apps, keep on top of books and music, and much more. So what are you waiting for? It s all inside this handy reference!

• Greetings, Android tablet liberate your Android from its box and get familiar with its basic functions, like typing, swiping, and creating and editing text
• Touch base set up your e–mail accounts, connect to Facebook and Twitter, and use text and video chat to stay in touch with friends
• Amazing feats unlock more of your Android tablet s cool capabilities, like using maps, taking and organizing photos, and listening to music
• The nuts and bolts find out how to connect to a Wi–Fi network, swap and share files between your Android tablet and a computer, and set up security features

Open the book and find:

• Tips on how to review and understand common Android icons
• Tablet Web browsing tips and secrets
• How to stay connected with social media
• Tips for taking and editing photos
• Ways to explore useful and free apps
• How to troubleshoot your Android tablet
• Strategies to squeeze every ounce of power from the battery

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1118874013
• ISBN 13: 9781118874011
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 352