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Google Nexus 7 Tablet Visual QuickStart Guide

by: Fehily, Chris

Google Nexus 7 Tablet Visual QuickStart Guide

by: Fehily, Chris

ISBN 13:
9780321887344
ISBN 10:
0321887344
Edition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 10/30/2012
Publisher: Peachpit Pr

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This Visual QuickStart Guide will help you get up and running with the Nexus 7, Google's much-anticipated entry into the tablet market. This guide connects all the capabilities of the Nexus 7 for you, using full-color images and step-by-step instruction. You'll learn how to tap and swipe, search and use voice control, find the best apps, read books, watch movies, and listen to songs. Along the way, you'll pick up indispensable tips for getting the most out of your tablet. Includes Google Nexus 7 Tablet: Visual QuickStart Guide eBook You can download digital versions of this book to load on the mobile device of your choice so that you can continue learning whenever and wherever you are. We provide you with ePub, PDF, and MOBI eBook formats to ensure that you get the experience that best suits your viewing needs.

Getting Started	p. 1
Touring the Hardware and Specifications	p. 2
Using and Updating Android	p. 4
Powering On and Off	p. 7
Using Multitouch Gestures	p. 9
Using the Navigation Buttons	p. 11
Setting Up Your Nexus 7	p. 13
Viewing and Changing Settings	p. 17
Touring Your Nexus 7	p. 19
Navigating and Organizing the Home Screen	p. 20
Creating Home-Screen Folders	p. 24
Viewing the Status Bar	p. 25
Setting the Date and Time	p. 26
Adjusting Screen Brightness	p. 27
Changing the Wallpaper	p. 28
Changing Screen Orientation	p. 29
Adjusting the Volume	p. 30
Using Earphones and Speakers	p. 31
Charging the Battery	p. 32
Conserving Power	p. 34
Cleaning the Screen	p. 35
Managing Apps and Services	p. 36
Optimizing Data Usage	p. 39
Securing Your Nexus 7	p. 41
Setting the Screen Lock	p. 42
Encrypting Your Nexus 7	p. 45
Working with Text	p. 47
Using the Onscreen Keyboard	p. 48
Using a Physical Keyboard	p. 51
Setting Typing Options	p. 52
Checking Spelling	p. 54
Using International Keyboards	p. 55
Selecting and Editing Text	p. 57
Dictating Text	p. 59
Wireless and Network Connections	p. 61
Wi-Fi Connections	p. 62
Virtual Private Networks	p. 66
Bluetooth Devices	p. 67
Android Beam	p. 70
Airplane Mode	p. 72
Managing Your Accounts and Data	p. 73
Adding and Removing Accounts	p. 74
Configuring Sync Options	p. 76
Backing Up or Erasing Your Data	p. 78
Connecting to Computers	p. 79
Connecting to a Windows PC via USB	p. 80
Connecting to a Mac via USB	p. 81
Getting Notifications	p. 83
Viewing Notifications	p. 84
Managing Notifications	p. 85
Google Now	p. 87
Using Google Now	p. 88
Displaying and Managing Cards	p. 89
Changing Home and Work Locations	p. 92
Controlling Location Privacy	p. 93
Turning Off Google Now	p. 96
Google Search	p. 97
Using Google Search	p. 98
Running Sample Search Queries	p. 100
Using Voice Actions	p. 105
Setting Search Options	p. 107
Maintaining Contacts with People	p. 109
Using the People App	p. 110
Viewing Specific Contacts	p. 111
Adding Contacts	p. 113
Importing and Exporting Contacts	p. 115
Sharing Contacts	p. 117
Editing Contacts	p. 118
Deleting Contacts	p. 119
Joining or Separating Contacts	p. 120
Scheduling Appointments with Calendar	p. 121
Using Calendar	p. 122
Syncing and Viewing Calendars	p. 123
Adding, Editing, and Searching Events	p. 124
Responding to Invitations	p. 126
Changing Calendar Settings	p. 127
Browsing the Web with Chrome	p. 129
Using Chrome	p. 130
Signing In to Chrome	p. 131
Searching the Web	p. 133
Navigating Web Pages	p. 135
Working with Tabs	p. 137
Bookmarking Web Pages	p. 139
Downloading Files	p. 141
Changing Chrome Settings	p. 144
Watching YouTube Videos	p. 147
Using the YouTube App	p. 148
Finding and Watching Videos	p. 149
Gmail and Keeping in Touch	p. 151
About Gmail	p. 152
Touring Your Inbox	p. 153
Reading Mail	p. 155
Working with Attachments	p. 157
Managing Conversations in Bulk	p. 158
Writing and Sending Mail	p. 159
Changing Gmail Settings	p. 161
Using Other Apps for Keeping in Touch	p. 163
Shopping for Apps and Media	p. 165
Accessing the Google Play Store	p. 166
Getting Apps and Games	p. 168
Playing Music	p. 172
Playing Movies and TV Shows	p. 174
Reading Books	p. 176
Reading Magazines	p. 178
Finding Your Way with Maps	p. 181
Using Google Maps	p. 182
Navigating the Map	p. 184
Viewing Location Details	p. 186
Clearing the Map	p. 187
Using Compass Mode	p. 188
Finding Your Location	p. 189
Exploring Street View	p. 190
Searching for a Location	p. 191
Layering Maps	p. 193
Saving Offline Maps	p. 195
Getting Directions	p. 197
Using My Places	p. 199
Using Other Mapping Apps and Services	p. 200
Using Location Services	p. 204
Managing Photos with Gallery	p. 205
Getting Photos onto Your Nexus	p. 206
Working with Albums and Photos	p. 209
Index	p. 211
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Google Nexus 7 Tablet Visual QuickStart Guide

Google Nexus 7 Tablet Visual QuickStart Guide

9780321887344

0321887344

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