Android Phones For Dummies

<b>Your full-color guide to putting your Android to work for you</b> <p>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. <p>Whether you’re new to Android phones or have just upgraded to a new model, <i>Android Phones For Dummies</i> 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. <ul> <li>Set up your phone and configure its settings</li> <li>Play games, listen to music, and start shooting photos and videos</li> <li>Join the conversation and have fun with social media</li> <li>Make your life easier with Google Voice typing</li> </ul> <p>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.