Congratulations on your new Android tablet! Whether you're newto Android or new to tablets altogether, you're about to experiencemobile computing like never before with this fun, full-color guide.Written in the trademark For Dummies style, thislight-hearted reference takes a look at those features common toall Android tablets and all the amazing things your Android tabletcan do for you.
Longtime For Dummies author Dan Gookin walks you throughsetting up your tablet, navigating the interface, browsing the web,setting up e-mail, connecting to social media, and finding plentyof apps, music, books, and movies to indulge all yourinterests. * Covers all Android tablets from popular favorites likethe Samsung Galaxy Tab and Nexus to devices from othermanufacturers like Asus, Coby, Motorola, and more andexplores the features native to all Android tablets, regardless ofmaker * Explains how to customize your tablet, set up a Google account,connect with Wi-Fi, and choose the right apps for your personalizedexperience * Shows you how to shoot and share photos, make video calls, usenavigation tools, play music, enjoy movies and TV shows, maintainyour schedule, and more * Includes helpful maintenance and troubleshooting tips to keepyour Android up and running
If you're eager to learn the ins and outs of your Androiddevice, Android Tablets For Dummies, 2nd Edition is yourgo-to-guide to all things Android.
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Part I: The Android Tablet Thing 7
Chapter 1: That Out-of-the-Box Experience 9
Chapter 2: Android Tablet On and Off 21
Chapter 3: How Android Tablets Work 33
Chapter 4: Creating and Editing Text 49
Part II: Stay in Touch 63
Chapter 5: All Your Friends 65
Chapter 6: You ve Got E-Mail 79
Chapter 7: Tablet Web Browsing 93
Chapter 8: Digital Social Life 105
Chapter 9: Text Chat, Video Chat, and Phone Calls 115
Part III: Omni Tablet 127
Chapter 10: There s a Map for That 129
Chapter 11: Everyone Say Cheese! 145
Chapter 12: Image Management and Madness 159
Chapter 13: Music, Music, Music 175
Chapter 14: Amazing Tablet Feats 189
Chapter 15: More Apps 203
Part IV: Nuts and Bolts 217
Chapter 16: It s a Wireless Life 219
Chapter 17: Connect, Share, and Store 233
Chapter 18: On the Road 247
Chapter 19: Customize Your Android Tablet 253
Chapter 20: Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Help 271
Part V: The Part of Tens 285
Chapter 21: Ten Tips, Tricks, and Shortcuts 287
Chapter 22: Ten Things to Remember 297
Chapter 23: Ten Great Free Apps 303
Index 307
Author Biography
Dan Gookin, who wrote the very first For Dummies book,enjoys worldwide success as the author of several bestsellers. Heis the author of Samsung Galaxy Tabs For Dummies, Nexus TabletsFor Dummies, Word 2013 For Dummies, and Android Phones ForDummies.