Google Nexus 7 & 9 (Android 5 Lollipop Edition)

ISBN-13: 9781937842345 / Angielski / Miękka / 2014 / 204 str.

Chris Kennedy

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Perfect for new and experienced users, this no-fluff guide to Google Nexus 7 and 9 tablets is packed with details and tips on apps, services, settings, and documents. You'll also find step-by-step instructions for dictating, networking, sharing, troubleshooting, going online, and using Google Now.

New and updated features covered include adaptive brightness, always-on "OK Google" detection, app-specific notification blocking, Battery Saver, battery-life prediction, Bluetooth Low Energy, Chromecast screen mirroring, device sharing, double-tap to wake, flashlight, guest users, lock-screen notifications, material design, non-Gmail email accounts, the Overview screen, priority interruptions (do-not-disturb mode), Quick Settings, screen pinning, Settings search, Smart Lock, Tap & Go, vibration, and the redesigned versions of Calendar, Camera, Contacts, Gmail, Hangouts, Maps, Photos, and Settings. Covers Android 5 Lollipop. Covers all Nexus 7 and Nexus 9 tablets, as well as other pure Android devices, including Nexus 10 and Google Play Edition tablets. Master the Home screen, Lock screen, and multitouch gestures. Secure your data from thieves, snoops, and rogue apps. Locate a lost or stolen Nexus remotely. Work with onscreen or wireless keyboards. Get instant search results for documents, pictures, music, mail, apps, contacts, settings, and more. Summon Google Now to get personalized information when you need it. Ask Google Search to find nearby businesses, set alarms, search the web, and more. Dictate anywhere that you can type. Squeeze out every minute of battery life. Connect to wireless networks with a few taps. Set up cellular, Bluetooth, and VPN connections. Mirror your tablet's screen to your TV. Back up your data to the cloud. Transfer files to and from your Windows PC or Apple Mac computer. Sync your documents, mail, contacts, appointments, reminders, notes, and messages wirelessly across your computers and mobile devices. See all your notifications in one place. Stop some or all notifications indefinitely or for a fixed duration. Browse the web with Chrome. Watch and subscribe to videos on the YouTube app. Send, receive, and manage all your email with the Gmail app. Make free phone calls or chat with friends on Hangouts. Post to Twitter or Facebook right from the app you're using. Manage your day-to-day life with Contacts, Calendar, Keep, and Clock. Find your way with Maps. Download apps, games, and updates from the Google Play store. Connect to Google's online multiplayer social gaming network. Play or cast music, movies, TV shows, and other media downloaded from the Google Play store. Capture, edit, and share photos and videos with Camera and Photos. Care for your Nexus and troubleshoot problems. Plenty of tips, tricks, and timesavers. Fully indexed and cross-referenced.

Contents 1. Getting Started with Your Nexus 2. Touring Your Nexus 3. Securing Your Nexus 4. Typing and Editing 5. Wireless and Network Connections 6. Managing Your Accounts and Data 7. Connecting to Computers 8. Getting Notifications 9. Google Now 10. Google Search 11. Browsing the Web with Chrome 12. Watching YouTube Videos 13. Email, Messaging and Keeping in Touch 14. Organizing Your Life 15. Shopping for Apps, Games and Media 16. Maps and Navigation 17. Shooting, Viewing and Managing Photos 18. Nexus Care and Troubleshooting

About the Author Chris Kennedy is a technical writer based in Boulder, Colorado. When he's not typing, Chris climbs rocks, revises his screenplays, and reads the journals of polar explorers.