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:

• What's new in the new Android 4.4 ("KitKat"), and how to take advantage of it
• Web browsing with Google Chrome
• Using your tablet as a collaboration and organization tool
• Playing media on your tablet, and purchasing media from the Google Play store
• Using your tablet as a turn-by-turn navigation tool (GPS)
• Making the most of Google Now and Navigation
• Time saving tips for using your tablet to enhance your daily life

• 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 …