Droids Made Simple: For the Droid, Droid X, Droid 2, and Droid 2 Global [NOOK Book]

( 1 )

Overview



If you have a Droid series smartphone—Droid, Droid X, Droid 2, or Droid 2 Global—and are eager to get the most out of your device, Droids Made Simple is perfect for you. Authors Martin Trautschold, Gary Mazo and Marziah Karch guide you through all of the features, tips, and tricks using their proven ...

See more details below
Droids Made Simple: For the Droid, Droid X, Droid 2, and Droid 2 Global

Available on NOOK devices and apps  
  • NOOK Devices
  • NOOK HD/HD+ Tablet
  • NOOK
  • NOOK Color
  • NOOK Tablet
  • Tablet/Phone
  • NOOK for Windows 8 Tablet
  • NOOK for iOS
  • NOOK for Android
  • NOOK Kids for iPad
  • PC/Mac
  • NOOK for Windows 8
  • NOOK for PC
  • NOOK for Mac
  • NOOK Study
  • NOOK for Web

Want a NOOK? Explore Now

NOOK Book (eBook)
$11.49
BN.com price
(Save 42%)$19.99 List Price

More About This Book

Overview



If you have a Droid series smartphone—Droid, Droid X, Droid 2, or Droid 2 Global—and are eager to get the most out of your device, Droids Made Simple is perfect for you. Authors Martin Trautschold, Gary Mazo and Marziah Karch guide you through all of the features, tips, and tricks using their proven combination of clear instructions and detailed visuals.  





With hundreds of annotated screenshots and step-by-step directions, Droids Made Simple will transform you into a Droid expert, improving your productivity, and most importantly, helping you take advantage of all of the cool features that come with these powerful smartphones.



What you’ll learn


  • Sync all your music, playlists, pictures, videos, and podcasts from your computer


  • Select and download fun and useful free apps from the Android Market with our Droid App Guide


  • Find your way with turn-by-turn directions and Google Maps


  • Take the best photos and videos and have fun adding zany effects


  • Get productive by editing Microsoft Office documents


  • Manage your busy life—email, calendar, contacts and more


  • Use your Droid for all your messaging needs, including social networking and Skype


  • Use your Droid as a Wi-Fi Hotspot




Who this book is for


This book is for anyone who currently owns or would like to purchase a Droid, Droid X, Droid 2, or Droid 2 Global smartphone.






Table of Contents


  2. Getting Started


  4. Typing, Voice, Copy and Search


  6. Sync Your DROID With Your Google Account


  8. Other Sync Methods


  10. Wi-Fi and 3G Connectivity


  12. Organize Your Home Screen: Icons and Widgets


  14. Making Phone Calls


  16. Bluetooth on Your DROID


  18. Email on Your DROID


  20. SMS, MMS, and Instant Messaging


  22. Surfing the Web


  24. Working with Contacts


  26. Managing Your Calendar


  28. Enjoying Your Music


  30. Viewing Videos, TV Shows, and More


  32. New Media: Reading Newspapers, Magazines, and E-books


  34. The Android Market


  36. Taking Photos and Videos


  38. Finding Your Way With Maps


  40. Social Media and Skype


  42. Working With Notes and Documents


  44. Fun and Games


  46. Utilities: Clock, Calculator, and Weather


  48. Troubleshooting


  50. DROID Media Sync


  52. DRIOD App Guide




Read More Show Less

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781430232803
  • Publisher: Apress
  • Publication date: 12/19/2010
  • Sold by: Barnes & Noble
  • Format: eBook
  • Edition number: 1
  • Pages: 616
  • File size: 29 MB
  • Note: This product may take a few minutes to download.

Meet the Author

Martin Trautschold is the founder and chief executive officer of Made Simple Learning, a leading provider of Apple iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, BlackBerry and Palm webOS books and video tutorials. He has been a successful entrepreneur in the mobile device training and software business since 2001. With Made Simple Learning, he has been helping to train thousands of BlackBerry users with short, to-the-point video tutorials. He has now co-authored�15 Made Simple guide books. Martin also co-founded, ran for�three years, then sold a mobile device software company. Prior to this, Martin spent 15 years in technology and business consulting in the U.S. and Japan. He holds an engineering degree from Princeton University and a master's in business administration�from the Kellogg School at Northwestern University. Martin and his wife, Julia, have three daughters. Martin enjoys rowing and cycling. He can be reached at martin@madesimplelearning.com.
Gary Mazo is vice president of Made Simple Learning and is a writer, a college professor, a gadget nut and an ordained rabbi. Gary joined Made Simple Learning in 2007 and has co-authored the last 13 books in the Made Simple series. Along with Martin and Kevin Michaluk from CrackBerry.com, Gary co-wrote CrackBerry: True Tales of BlackBerry Use and Abuse�a book about BlackBerry addiction and how to get a grip on one's BlackBerry use. Gary also teaches writing, philosophy, technical writing and more at the University of Phoenix. Gary is a regular contributor to CrackBerry.com, writing product reviews and adding editorial content. He holds a�bachelor's degree�in anthropology from Brandeis University. Gary earned his�master's in Hebrew letters as well as ordination as rabbi from the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has served congregations in Dayton, Ohio, Cherry Hill, New Jersey and Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Gary is married to Gloria Schwartz Mazo and between them, they have six children. Gary can be reached at: gary@madesimplelearning.com.
Marziah Karch�enjoys the challenge of explaining new gadgets and complex technology to beginning audiences. She is the author of several books, including�Android Tablets Made Simple. Marziah is a senior educational technologist for Johnson County Community College in the Kansas City metro area with more than a decade of experience in instructional technology. She holds a master's in instructional design and has occasionally taught credit courses in interactive media. Marziah also writes for the�New York Times-owned�About.com�and contributes to�GeekMom.com. When she's not feeding her geek side with new gadgets or writing about technology, Marziah enjoys life in Lawrence, Kansas with her husband and two children.
Read More Show Less

Customer Reviews

Average Rating 5
( 1 )
Rating Distribution

5 Star

(1)

4 Star

(0)

3 Star

(0)

2 Star

(0)

1 Star

(0)

Your Rating:

Review Guidelines
Add Recommendations
Your Name: Create a Pen Name or

Barnes & Noble.com Review Rules

Our reader reviews allow you to share your comments on titles you liked, or didn't, with others. By submitting an online review, you are representing to Barnes & Noble.com that all information contained in your review is original and accurate in all respects, and that the submission of such content by you and the posting of such content by Barnes & Noble.com does not and will not violate the rights of any third party. Please follow the rules below to help ensure that your review can be posted.

Reviews by Our Customers Under the Age of 13

We highly value and respect everyone's opinion concerning the titles we offer. However, we cannot allow persons under the age of 13 to have accounts at BN.com or to post customer reviews. Please see our Terms of Use for more details.

What to exclude from your review:

Please do not write about reviews, commentary, or information posted on the product page. If you see any errors in the information on the product page, please send us an email.

Reviews should not contain any of the following:

  • - HTML tags, profanity, obscenities, vulgarities, or comments that defame anyone
  • - Time-sensitive information such as tour dates, signings, lectures, etc.
  • - Single-word reviews. Other people will read your review to discover why you liked or didn't like the title. Be descriptive.
  • - Comments focusing on the author or that may ruin the ending for others
  • - Phone numbers, addresses, URLs
  • - Pricing and availability information or alternative ordering information
  • - Advertisements or commercial solicitation

Reminder:

  • - By submitting a review, you grant to Barnes & Noble.com and its sublicensees the royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable right and license to use the review in accordance with the Barnes & Noble.com Terms of Use.
  • - Barnes & Noble.com reserves the right not to post any review -- particularly those that do not follow the terms and conditions of these Rules. Barnes & Noble.com also reserves the right to remove any review at any time without notice.
  • - See Terms of Use for other conditions and disclaimers.
Search for Products You'd Like to Recommend

Recommend other products that relate to your review. Just search for them below and share!

Create a Pen Name

Your Pen Name is your unique identity on BN.com. It will appear on the reviews you write and other website activities. Your Pen Name cannot be edited, changed or deleted once submitted.

 
Your Pen Name can be any combination of alphanumeric characters (plus - and _), and must be at least two characters long.

Continue Anonymously
Sort by: Showing 1 Customer Reviews

  • Anonymous

    Posted December 24, 2013

    Kolt's Dorm

    Band posters EVERYWHERE as well as some meme posters. A bunk bed (Yes bi<_>tch! A bunk bed!)with black comforters and sheets, he has various thing hung on his wall like knives and clocks, one wall is a huge collage of pictures, drawings, and posters. He has a boombox and speaker in the corner for surround sound that he hasn't set up yet. There is a bathroom with a tub and shower, and a small kitchen. It is comfy an homey. The furniture is made of black wood and/or black metal. Everywhere there is stuff to look at. It is mostly tidy besides the desk which is littered with papers of unfinished drawings, pencils, lists. A rack held dvds and cds, it went o the ceiling. A flat screen TV hung on the wall with the VCR under it. In his closet are all kind of interesting things. In one corner of the room is an electric guitar, the amplifier was in the closet along woth the cord. It is a very interesting room.

    Was this review helpful? Yes  NoThank you for your feedback.   Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.
Sort by: Showing 1 Customer Reviews
If you find inappropriate content, please report it to Barnes & Noble
Why is this product inappropriate?
Comments (optional)