Download or read book Android Smartphones For Seniors For Dummies written by Marsha Collier and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-10-25 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The quickest and easiest way to outsmart your Android smartphone Android smartphones, like the Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel models, offer great ways to simplify and enhance your life. From easy ways to stay in touch with your friends and family to helpful reminders for everyday tasks, Android phones can keep you connected and current at all times. Sometimes, though, the learning curve can seem a little steep. But it doesn’t have to! Android Phones For Seniors For Dummies is your one-stop guide to discovering the essentials on how to take charge of your Android-powered phone. It skips the techspeak and confusing jargon to deliver key information in a straightforward and reader-friendly way. With this book, you’ll learn to: Navigate your way around your smartphone so you can easily open and close apps, access info, and see photos Read your email and messages so you can stay in touch with the important people in your life Secure your phone so you can be assured that you, and only you, can access the sensitive data on it Printed using larger-print type and accompanied by full-color pictures that show you how to apply the step-by-step instructions, this easy handbook is the only resource you’ll need to make the most of your Android phone.

Download or read book Help Me Guide to Android for Seniors written by Charles Hughes and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-07-23 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Need help with your new Android phone or tablet? Are you new to smartphones in general, or coming from an iPhone or Blackberry? The Guide to Android for Seniors is a book written specifically for those who have difficulty using electronics, such as phones, personal computers, and tablet computers. There is a wealth of knowledge about all types of Android devices in this book, regardless of the manufacturer or model, and can be easily accessed and navigated for quick reference. Whether you are puzzled about managing your electronic address book, or how to take and send a picture to a friend, you will find the information in this guide. The Internet is riddled with advanced tips and tricks, but the goal of this book is to sort through the extra information to simplify your first experience with using an Android phone or tablet. Help is here! Here are some examples of the topics discussed in this guide: - Charging the Device - Finding the Android Buttons - Calling a Contact - Assigning a Speed Dial - Using the Speakerphone During a Voice Call - Adding a New Contact - Composing a New Text Message - Adding an Attachment to a Text Message - Taking a Picture - Capturing a Video - Navigating to a Web Page - Setting Up Email - Setting Up a Google Account - Buying an Application - Importing Your Contacts from Another Phone - Adjusting the Brightness - Saving on Data Costs with Your Phone PLUS, what to do when the phone - Does not turn on - Can't make a call - Touchscreen does not respond as expected ...and much more!

Download or read book Android For Dummies written by Dan Gookin and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-09-09 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your comprehensive (and very friendly!) reference guide to Android phones and tablets You’re used to hearing it said that the phone in your pocket or tablet by your bed has more computing power than the entire Apollo 11 space program in the 1960s (or something similarly impressive)—and this is no less true for Android devices than any other. Sounds great—but what does that actually mean you can do with them? The new edition of Android For Dummies reveals all for new and experienced users alike, making it easy to get the most out of the awesome computing power of Android smartphone and tablet devices—from communications and pictures and videos to the wonderful world of 2.8+ million Google apps! Cutting through the jargon, bestselling tech author Dan Gookin puts you in touch with all the Android features you’ll need to know (and many more you’ll be pleased to discover!), from setup and configuration to the major features, such as text, email, internet, maps, navigation, camera, and video, as well as synching with your home computer. In addition to getting familiar with these and the latest Android 10 operating system (OS)—in both Google Pixel and Samsung versions—you’ll become an expert on the best ways to share your thoughts, videos, and pictures on social media, navigate with Android Auto when driving, and maintain your files so they’re orderly and easy to find. Explore Android devices, from physical functions to software and online features Communicate via email, social media, Google Duo video calls, and more Tweak your privacy settings to keep your information secure Use Android Auto when driving and see in the dark with Night Light and Dark Mode Androids may be able to land a spacecraft on the Moon (yet) but there’s a whole universe waiting right there in the device at your fingertips—and this book is the perfect place to begin to explore!

Download or read book Android Phones For Dummies written by Dan Gookin and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-03-09 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything you need to know about your Android smartphone?in full color! Eager to learn the ins and outs of your exciting, new Android phone? Then this is the book you need! Written in the typical fun and friendly For Dummies style, this full-color guide covers the basics of all the features of Android phones without weighing you down with heavy technical terms or jargon. Veteran world-renowned author Dan Gookin walks you through everything from getting started with setup and configuration to making the most of your phone's potential with texting, e-mailing, accessing the Internet and social networking sites, using the camera, synching with a PC, downloading apps, and more. Covers all the details of the operating system that applies to every Android phone, including Motorola Droids, HTC devices, Samsung Galaxy S phones, to name a few Walks you through basic phone operations while also encouraging you to explore your phone's full potential Serves as an ideal guide to an inexperienced Android newbie who is enthusiastic about getting a handle on everything an Android phone can do Android Phones For Dummies helps you get smarter with your Android smartphone.

Download or read book My Samsung Galaxy S5 for Seniors written by Elna Tymes and published by Que Publishing. This book was released on 2014-10-08 with total page 561 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My Samsung Galaxy S5 for Seniors helps you quickly get started with the new smartphone and use its features to look up information and perform day-to-day activities from anywhere, any time. Step-by-step instructions for the tasks you care about most Large, full-color, close-up photos show you exactly what to do Common-sense help whenever you run into problems Tips and notes to help you do even more Written for seniors by a senior, the full-color, step-by-step tasks—in legible print—walk you through getting and keeping your Samsung Galaxy S5 working just the way you want. • Learn all the basics—and the easiest, best shortcuts • Set up contacts, accounts, and voicemail • Make and receive calls—even three-way calls • Switch to Vibrate or Airplane Mode • Explore the Web • Connect with family on Facebook • Customize your phone’s settings • Master the art of texting • Take great photos—and share them • Get driving directions • Watch TV and movies • Discover great new apps • Keep your phone safe and secure

Download or read book Android Phones For Dummies written by Dan Gookin and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-09-26 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your full-color guide to putting your Android to work for you Your smartphone is essentially your lifeline—so it's no wonder you chose a simple-to-use, fun-to-customize, and easy-to-operate Android. Cutting through intimidating jargon and covering all the features you need to know about your Android phone, this down-to-earth guide arms you with the knowledge to set up and configure your device, get up and running with texting and emailing, access the Internet, navigate with GPS, synch with a PC, and so much more. Whether you're new to Android phones or have just upgraded to a new model, Android Phones For Dummies makes it fast and easy to make your new smartphone your minion. Written by bestselling author Dan Gookin, it walks you through the basics in a language you can understand before moving on to more advanced topics, 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 and configure its settings Play games, listen to music, and start shooting photos and videos Join the conversation and have fun with social media Make your life easier with Google Voice typing No matter how you slice it, life with an Android phone is more organized and fun—and this book shows you how to make the most of it.

Download or read book Android Tablets for Seniors in easy steps 2nd edition written by Nick Vandome and published by In Easy Steps. This book was released on 2015-06-05 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tablet computers are now a familiar sight on the digital landscape. They are powerful, portable and packed full of functionality for most computing tasks. Android is the operating system on a wide range of tablets and it is one of the major players in this market. This determines the tablet's user interface and also a lot of its functionality. The latest version of Android is 5.0 Lollipop and improves upon what is already the most widely used operating system for tablets. Android Tablets for Seniors in easy steps: Looks at the range of devices available and their specifications and functionalityExplains the Android operating system and how to use it on your tablet in terms of navigating around, performing all of your favourite tasks, getting online and turning your tablet into a mobile library and entertainment centreFocuses on the latest version of Android, 5.0 Lollipop, and shows the enhancements that have been made over previous versions, such as allowing guest users, viewing the latest notifications on your tablet and accessing quickly the settings that you use most often Android Tablets for Seniors in easy steps will show you how to: Get up and running with the interactive, touch screen experience so that you can quickly find your way around with AndroidUse the Android settings to ensure that your tablet looks and works in exactly the way that you wantFind your way around apps: the programs that give Android tablets their functionality - from using the preinstalled apps, to downloading and using the huge selection available from the Google Play Store, which is linked directly to Android tablets. It also shows how to get the best apps for popular activities such as travel, health and wellbeing, family history and online shoppingConnect to the web via Wi-Fi, using email, making phone and video calls to family and friends with Skype and diving into the world of social networkingKeep your tablet safe - security on tablets is just as important as on any other computer and this is covered in terms of preventing access to your tablet and staying safe online and when using your apps Android Tablets for Seniors in easy steps gives you the confidence to enter the world of the tablet and get the most out of your device, using Android 5.0 Lollipop. The book features the Google Nexus but is applicable to all tablets running the Android operating system. Presented in larger type for easier reading.

Download or read book Android Tablets in easy steps written by Nick Vandome and published by In Easy Steps. This book was released on 2013-05-14 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tablet PCs are taking the computing world by storm and with good reason: they are compact, powerful, mobile and packed full of functionality for almost every need. Tablets are powered by different operating systems and Android tablets are one of the major players in this area. Android Tablets in easy steps looks at the range of devices available and their specifications and functionality. It also gives a full rundown of the latest version of Android and how to use it on your tablet in terms of navigating around, performing all of your favourite tasks, getting online and turning your tablet into your own mobile entertainment centre. Android on tablets has evolved from the same system as on smartphones and Android tablets offer the same interactive, touch screen experience. The book shows how to find your way around with Android and how to customize the look and feel of your tablet with a variety of different settings. Apps are a crucial part of Android tablets and this is covered in depth, from using the preinstalled apps, to downloading and using the huge selection available from the Google Play Store. It also shows how to use your Android tablet for your entertainment needs, including music, movies, photos, books and games. Online connectivity is another vital element for tablets and the book looks at connecting to the Web via Wi-Fi, using email, setting up online contacts and using all of your favourite social networking sites at the tap of a button. Security on tablets is just as important as on any other computer and this is covered in terms of preventing access to your tablet and staying safe online and when using your apps. Overall, Android Tablets in easy steps provides a visual and comprehensive guide to the next evolution in the computing world so that you can confidently immerse yourself in a truly mobile computing experience.

Download or read book My Health Technology for Seniors written by Lonzell Watson and published by Que Publishing. This book was released on 2016-02-29 with total page 963 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A 2017 National Health Information Award "Best in Show" Winner My Health Technology for Seniors is the first easy guide to today's revolutionary health technologies. Learn to use your computer, smartphone, and other devices to manage your health and get help when you need it. Whether it’s sleep, exercise, diet, heart health, diabetes, or asthma, this book shows you how to stay healthier, happier, and in charge of your life. With step-by-step instructions, full-color screen shots, and an easy-to-read design, this shows you how to: • Succeed at eating right and staying fit with help from new technologies that are fun and easy • Sleep better and manage stress more effectively • Manage chronic conditions and save money on medications and costly medical procedures • Transform your smartphone into a powerful glucose monitor, blood pressure monitor, and medication usage tracker for asthma and COPD management • Track, protect, and improve your heart health • Use in-home technology to stay safer and prepare for emergencies • Get valuable advice and support from online communities • Choose online health resources you can trust • And much more This book is the recipient of a 2017 National Mature Media Award. These awards recognize the nation’s finest marketing, communications, educational materials, and programs designed and produced for older adults.

Download or read book Android Tablets For Dummies written by Dan Gookin and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-07-09 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn all you need to know about your Android tablet in one quick and easy reference! It's not a computer and it's not a smartphone—so what in the world is it? Whether you're new to Android or new to tablets altogether, you're about to experience mobile computing like never before with this fun, full-color guide! Inside, longtime and bestselling author Dan Gookin walks you through setting up your Android tablet, navigating the interface, browsing the web, setting up email, connecting to social media, finding plenty of apps, music, books, and movies to indulge your interests—and so much more. No matter which Android tablet tickles your fancy, this hands-on, friendly guide takes the intimidation out of the technology and arms you with the confidence and know-how to make the most of your new device. Covering the features native to all Android tablets, as well as model-specific guidance, this new edition of Android Tablets For Dummies will have you customizing your tablet, connecting with WiFi, and choosing the right apps like a pro in no time. Set up your tablet, configure the home screen, and get connected Surf the web, use email, text and video chat, and keep in touch with social media Have fun with photos, videos, games, eBooks, music, and movies Get up and running with the new Lollipop OS If you're eager to learn the ins and outs of your Android device—but don't want to spend hours pulling your hair out trying to figure things out —this go-to guide has you covered.

Download or read book Get going with hudl2 in easy steps written by Nick Vandome and published by In Easy Steps. This book was released on 2015-04-22 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The hudl2 is the second generation of Tesco's fully-featured tablet. Available in eight striking colours the hudl2 is an 8-inch device that offers everything that you need for your modern mobile computing needs. Get going with hudl2 in easy steps is a full-colour, compact and concise quick-start guide that will help you get up and running quickly with your hudl2. It shows how to set it up ready for use and the fundamentals of navigating your way around its interface and screens. The hudl2 keyboard is also covered, as are pre-installed apps and those that can be downloaded from the online Play Store. Entertainment is an important part of any tablet and this is well catered for with the hudl2. The Get going guide shows how you can use it for listening to music, with either Blinkbox, or the Play Music app, watch movies and TV shows, read books and make the most of your photos, including using the two cameras on the hudl2. The hudl2 is not just a fun device, it is also extremely functional and a great way to stay in touch with family and friends, with a range of pre-installed apps. These include using email, the address book and the calendar. Using the Web is another essential part of modern life and there is a chapter that shows how to use the default Chrome browser to get the most out of your online experience. When you get your hands on a hudl2 you will want to start using it as soon as possible. Get going with hudl2 in easy steps helps you do this by giving you the information that you need, in a compact format that is ideal for keeping next to your hudl2 for easy reference.

Download or read book Swift For Dummies written by Jesse Feiler and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-02-24 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get up and running with Swift—swiftly Brimming with expert advice and easy-to-follow instructions, Swift For Dummies shows new and existing programmers how to quickly port existing Objective-C applications into Swift and get into the swing of the new language like a pro. Designed from the ground up to be a simpler programming language, it's never been easier to get started creating apps for the iPhone or iPad, or applications for Mac OS X. Inside the book, you'll find out how to set up Xcode for a new Swift application, use operators, objects, and data types, and control program flow with conditional statements. You'll also get the scoop on creating new functions, statements, and declarations, learn useful patterns in an object-oriented environment, and take advantage of frameworks to speed your coding along. Plus, you'll find out how Swift does away with pointer variables and how to reference and dereference variables instead. Set up a playground development environment for Mac, iPhone, iPad, and wearable computers Move an existing Objective-C program to Swift Take advantage of framework components and subcomponents Create an app that uses location, mapping, and social media Whether you're an existing Objective-C programmer looking to port your code to Swift or you've never programmed for Apple in the past, this fun and friendly guide gets you up to speed swiftly.

Download or read book Microeconomics For Dummies UK written by Peter Antonioni and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-10-13 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your one-stop guide to understanding Microeconomics Microeconomics For Dummies (with content specific to the UK reader) is designed to help you understand the economics of individuals. Using concise explanations and accessible content that tracks directly to an undergraduate course, this book provides a student-focused course supplement with an in-depth examination of each topic. This invaluable companion provides clear information and real-world examples that bring microeconomics to life and introduces you to all the key concepts. From supply and demand to market competition, you'll understand how the economy works on an individual level, and how it affects you every day. Before long, you'll be conversant in consumers, costs, and competition. Microeconomics is all about the behaviour of individual people and individual firms. It sounds pretty straightforward, but it gets complicated early on. You may not be an economist, but if you're a business student at university, the odds are you need to come to grips with microeconomics. That's where Microeconomics For Dummies comes in, walking you through the fundamental concepts and giving you the understanding you need to master the material. Understand supply, demand, and equilibrium Examine the consumer decision making process Delve into elasticity and costs of production Learn why competition is healthy and monopolies are not Even the brightest business students can find economics intimidating, but the material is essential to a solid grasp of how the business world works. The good news is that you've come to the right place.

Download or read book Excel Macros For Dummies written by Michael Alexander and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-06-02 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book assumes no prior programming experience, so even programming novices can get up to speed quickly on the basics of Excel macros and the VBA language. Each chapter shows how to perform common tasks via Excel Macros. This lets the reader use the book as a handy reference where a common problem can be found in the book, and solved by plugging in the given macro. Each chapter will offer the reader practical macros that can be implemented right away. This book reinforces the reader's learning by presenting practical exercises, incrementally extending the reader's knowledge.

Download or read book Salesforce Service Cloud For Dummies written by Jon Paz and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-03-23 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to provide top-grade customer service anywhere, anytime with Salesforce Service Cloud Salesforce Service Cloud empowers your service organization to interact with customers through any channel and provide an individualized experience that will be worth sharing—for your customers and for your company. Salesforce Service Cloud For Dummies is one the first books to focus specifically on Salesforce Service Cloud software. With it, you'll discover how to set up a sophisticated support center for your business in a matter of a few hours. Whether you're a service executive, manager, support agent, or system administrator, you will discover how to maximize usage of Service Cloud through best practices and step-by-step guidelines. This book will help your customer service departments gain a holistic view of the customers they serve, and provide your customers with meaningful, efficient interactions. Examines how to enable your agents to provide efficient service Discusses how to interact with customers through any channel Offers insights on improving internal communication and collaboration Shows how to resolve customer's questions in a timely manner Take advantage of this opportunity to be heard above your competition with the help of Salesforce Service Cloud For Dummies.

Download or read book Sales Management For Dummies written by Butch Bellah and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-10-05 with total page 379 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guide your sales force to its fullest potential With a proven sales management and execution process, Sales Management For Dummies aids organizations and individuals in reaching the highest levels of success. Although selling products or services is a central part of any sales job, there's much more to it. With this fun and accessible guide, you'll go beyond the basics of sales to learn how to anticipate clients' needs, develop psychologist-like insight, and so much more. Because few people go to school to earn degrees in selling, sales talent is developed in the field. Unfortunately, most training efforts fail to reach their objectives, in large part because of the absence of any kind of reinforcement or coaching. This book is your one-stop guide to managing an existing or start-up sales force to succeed in every area of sales—from prospecting to closing. Shows you how to reach your fullest potential in sales Helps you effectively inspire great performance form any sales force Demonstrates how to prospect, recruit, and increase your organization's income and success Teaches you how to manage sales teams to greatness If you're one of the millions of salespeople or sales managers worldwide looking for a fast, easy, and effective way to get the most out of your sales force, the tried-and-true guidance presented inside sets you up for success.

Download or read book Android Smartphones For Seniors For Dummies written by Marsha Collier and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2024-10-28 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take command of your Android smartphone. Android Smartphones For Seniors For Dummies is the best no-nonsense guide for members of the older-and-better crowd who want to use their smartphone's features without making a support call. This fluff-free guide shows you the essentials of a smartphone running the Android operating system. Thanks to larger-print type and full-color images, it's easy to learn how to turn your phone into a communications, photography, security, and media streaming powerhouse—without wasting time on the features you may never use. You'll definitely pick up a few tricks to show off to friends and family. Stay organized and keep track of appointments with your smartphone Sharpen your messaging skills and connect with the newest media apps Take photos and videos and share them with friends and family everywhere you go Understand the privacy and security apps in your phone for a safe experience Stream music, movies, radio, and podcasts using apps on your phone This is the perfect Dummies guide for Android smartphone users who want to feel confident handling the basics of apps and functions that they'll use every day.