Android Phones for Dummies, 3rd Edition - Softcover

Your full-color guide to all the things you need to know about your Android phone Congratulations on your new phone, and welcome to the world of Android! Whether you're an old hat looking to make sense of a new model or a newbie who's too afraid to even take it out of the box, this fun and friendly guide arms you with the knowledge to make your Android phone your minion. Written by popular and bestselling author Dan Gookin, this new edition of Android Phones For Dummies makes it easy to set up and configure your phone, get up and running with texting and emailing, access the Internet, maps, and camera, navigate with GPS, synch with a PC, and so much more. Approaching all the features of Android phones from the perspective of someone who's either new to technology or wary of working with a new device, this hands-on guide walks you through the basics and moves on to help you tackle more advances features, like dialing tricks to forward calls, working with predictive text, accessing special characters, manipulating the touch screen, and using a USB connection to synchronize your stuff. * Set up your phone, get connected, and start browsing * Shoot photos and videos, play games, and listen to music * Keep in touch using email, texting, and social media * Get the scoop on Google Voice typing If you want to learn the ins and outs of your new Android phone in order to get things done, you've come to the right place!

Learn to:

• Set up, configure, get connected, and start enjoying your Android phone
• Shoot photos and video, play games, and listen to music
• Keep in touch using email, texts, and social media

Don't let that amazing Android intimidate you! Here's the simple, straightforward scoop

How can something called a smartphone make you feel so dumb? Well, nobody can solve that problem better than Dan Gookin! Here's the friendly, jargon-free guide to everything your Android can do, from texting and email to shooting video, updating social media, downloading apps, networking via Wi-Fi, and more. Oh—and you can even make phone calls!

• Meet your Android Phone — master basic setup, lock and unlock the screen, use the touchscreen, work with apps, and get onscreen keyboard typing tips
• Keep up with your friends — manage your address book, make and receive calls, choose a texting app, and configure email
• Go places — use Maps to navigate roads and locate restaurants and businesses near you
• Let's hang out — talk or video chat with friends on a Google Hangout, make Skype calls, tweet, and update Facebook

Open the book and find:

• Hints for snapping pictures, editing images and sharing photos
• How to get music, create a playlist and delete tunes from your device
• Instructions on activating and connecting your Bluetooth
• Tips for downloading apps and adding widgets to your home screen
• How to customize the phone's home screen, lock screen, display, keyboard and audio
• How to cut, copy, and paste text
• Tips on using a USB connection to synchronize your goodies
• Info for using maps and navigation