

Beschreibung
Autorentext Craig James Johnston has been involved with technology since his high school days at Glenwood High in Durban, South Africa, when his school was given some Apple ][ Europluses. From that moment technology captivated him, and he has owned, supported,...Autorentext
Craig James Johnston has been involved with technology since his high school days at Glenwood High in Durban, South Africa, when his school was given some Apple ][ Europluses. From that moment technology captivated him, and he has owned, supported, evangelized, and written about it.
Craig has been involved in designing and supporting large-scale enterprise networks with integrated email and directory services since 1989. He has held many different IT-related positions in his career ranging from sales support engineer to mobile architect for a 40,000 smartphone infrastructure at a large bank.
In addition to designing and supporting mobile computing environments, Craig co-hosts the CrackBerry.com podcast, as well as guest hosting on other podcasts including iPhone and iPad Live podcasts. You can see Craig’s previously published work in his books Professional BlackBerry and My iMovie, plus many other books in the My series, including books covering BlackBerry, Palm, and Android devices.
Craig also enjoys high-horsepower, high-speed vehicles and tries very hard to keep to the speed limit while driving them. Originally from Durban, South Africa, Craig has lived in the United Kingdom, the San Francisco Bay Area, and New Jersey, where he now lives with his wife, Karen, and a couple cats.
Craig would love to hear from you. Feel free to contact Craig about your experiences with My Android Tablet at http://www.CraigsBooks.info.
All comments, suggestions, and feedback are welcome, including positive and negative.
Klappentext
More than 100,000,000 Android tablets were sold last year: that's nearly 62% of all tablets sold. If you own or are considering an Android tablet, My Android Tablet is your must-have companion. This friendly, quick, full-color, 100% practical tutorial walks you through every task you'll want to perform with your new Android tablet, no matter what brand or model you choose. Coverage includes:
Understanding the unique features of Android 4.4 tablets from leading vendors such as Samsung, Asus, Lenovo, and Huawei Every task is presented step-by-step, using carefully annotated, colorful screenshots, all numbered so there's no chance of getting lost of confused. Everything's clearly organized in modular, self-contained chapters designed to help you get started fast. Throughout, the book is packed with helpful tips, lists, and quick solutions to the problems you're most likely to encounter.
Zusammenfassung
Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your Android tablet working just the way you want. Learn how to
• Take advantage of the new Android 5.0 “Lollipop” features
• Quickly set up your Android tablet and Google account
• Manage all your email accounts, from Gmail to corporate email
• Browse the Web safely and efficiently with new versions of Google Chrome
• Connect and transfer content over Wi-Fi, USB, or Bluetooth
• Search, watch, and upload YouTube videos
• Store your music in the cloud so you can access it anywhere
• Create incredible images with Panorama and Photo Spheres
• Use your built-in camera to record videos
• Organize and track all your meetings, tasks, events, and contacts
• Stay completely up-to-date with Google Now
• Get turn-by-turn navigation help wherever you go
• Find and install great new apps on Google Play
• Buy products and send money with Google Wallet
• Transform your tablet into a world-class e-book reader
• Fix lockups and memory shortages, and keep your tablet up-to-date
• Master Android tips and time-savers for improving your daily life
Inhalt
Prologue: Getting to Know Your Android Tablet 3
Your Android Tablet’s External Features 3
Front 4
Back 6
Other Buttons and Connectors 7
First-Time Setup 8
Set Up Your Android Tablet 8
Fundamentals of Android 5.0 (Lollipop) 12
The Lock Screen 12
The Home Screen 14
The System Bar 18
Using Your Touchscreen 19
Using Your Keyboard 20
Edit Text 25
Menus 26
Switch Between Apps 27
Setting Up Multiple Users on Your Tablet 28
Add a New Tablet User 28
Add a Tablet Guest User 30
Installing Synchronization Software 31
Install Android File Transfer (Apple Mac OS X) 32
Install Google Music Manager (Apple Mac) 33
Install Google Music Manager (Windows) 35
Configure Music Manager (Windows and Apple Mac) 36
Chapter 1 Contacts 41
Adding Accounts 41
Add a Work Email Account 42
Navigating Contacts 48
Edit a Contact 50
Add a Contact Photo 51
Adding and Managing Contacts 53
Add Contacts from an Email 53
Add a Contact Manually 54
Add a Contact from a vCard 55
Customize Contacts Settings 58
Contact Groups 58
Choose Contacts to Display 60
Joining and Separating Contacts 61
Adding a Contact to Your Home Screen 64
Chapter 2 Audio, Video, and Movies 69
Music 69
Find Music 70
Purchase Music 71
Add Your Existing Music to Google Play Music 73
Use the Music App 75
Work with My Library 77
Work with Playlists 78
Instant Mixes 80
Control Playback 82
Work and Listen to Music 84
Listen to Music with No Wireless Coverage 85
Change Google Play Music Settings 85
Recording Videos with the Camera Application 88
Record Video 88
Change Video Settings 90
Play Videos 92
Share Videos 95
Delete Videos 97
Change Photos App Settings 97
Movies and TV Shows 100
Buy and Rent Movies 100
Buy TV Shows 103
Use the Play Movies & TV App 105
Copy Videos from Your Computer 107
Watching Videos with YouTube 109
Navigate the YouTube Main Screen 109
Navigate the YouTube App 110
Play a Video 111
Upload a Video 112
Change YouTube Settings 114
Chapter 3 Connecting to Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and VPNs 117
Connecting to Bluetooth Devices 117
Pair with a New Bluetooth Device 118
Extra Bluetooth Options 120
Change Bluetooth Device Options 120
Wi-Fi 121
Connect to Wi-Fi 121
Adjust Wi-Fi Network Options 124
Set Advanced Wi-Fi Options 124
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) 126
Add a VPN 127
Connect to a VPN 128
Near Field Communications (NFC) 132
Enable NFC 133
Chapter 4 Email 135
Adding Accounts To Gmail 135
Add a Google Account 136
Add a New POP3 or IMAP Account 138
Add a Work Email Account 142
Navigate the Gmail App 145
Compose an Email 148
Read an Email 151
Customize Gmail App Settings 154
Chapter 5 Browsing the Web with Chrome 163
Navigating with Chrome 163
Get Started with Chrome 164
Use Web Page and Chrome Options 165
Master Chrome Browser Tricks 167
Managing Bookmarks and History 169
Open a Bookmark 169 …
