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Step-by-step instructions with callouts to Droid photos so that you can see exactly what to doHelp when you run into Droid problems or limitationsTips and Notes to help you get the most from any Droid model: Droid Incredible, Droid Eris, Droid X, Droid 2, or Droid 1Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your Droid working just the way you want. Learn how to:• Get started fast!• Make the most of Droid’s Android software and state-of-the-art hardware• Discover hidden Droid shortcuts and goodies, from the Droid X Swype keyboard to face recognition• Master the unique features built into your Droid Incredible, Droid Eris, Droid X, or older Droid• Save time and money with powerful phone tools such as voicemail, automated transcription, three-way calling, and Google Voice• Set up and use any email account, from Gmail and Exchange to POP3 or IMAP• Send and receive text and multimedia messages• Communicate with contacts, including Facebook, Gmail, or Exchange contacts• Create and manage appointments, and sync them with Google Calendar• Play music and videos, search YouTube, and upload your own videos• Capture, store, and share photos…even take perfect portraits of yourself!• Connect to the Internet, Bluetooth devices, and your company’s VPN• Get instant information updates with real-time widgets• Browse the Web• Find, choose, install, and work with new Droid apps• Keep your Droid up-to-date, reliable, and running smoothly• Even if you have other Android Smartphone models, this book can help you make the most out of them
Prologue Getting to Know Your Droid 3What Is Droid? 3Your Droid’s External Features 4Motorola Droid and Milestone 4Motorola Droid 2 and Milestone 2 8Motorola Droid X 12HTC Droid Incredible 16HTC Droid Eris 20Fundamentals of Android 23The Unlock Screen 23The Home Screen 24Using Your Droid’s Touchscreen 26Your Droid’s Secondary Navigation Method 27Using Your Droid’s Keyboard 28Editing Text 34Starting and Switching Applications 37Menus 38Installing Synchronization Software 40Installing doubleTwist on Windows 40Installing doubleTwist on Mac OSX 41Creating a doubleTwist Account 41Chapter 1 Contacts 45Getting to Know the Contacts Application 46Adding Accounts 46Display Options (Droid 1 and 2) 53Display Options (Droid X) 54Display Options (Droid Incredible and Eris) 54Adding and Managing Contacts 55Joining and Separating Contacts 59Organizing Your Contacts 63Communicating with Contacts 70Importing and Exporting Contacts 72Chapter 2 Using the Phone and Google Voice 77Getting to Know the Phone Application (Droid and Droid X) 78Getting to Know the Phone Application (Droid Incredible and Eris) 79Receiving a Call (Droid and Droid X) 81Receiving a Call (Droid Incredible and Eris) 83Placing a Call (Droid and Droid X) 84Dialing from a Contact Entry 84Dialing from a Contact Entry (Alternative Method) 85Dialing Using Quick Contact 86Dialing Using Your Voice 87Options While on a Call 88Conference Calling 89Placing a Call (Droid Incredible and Eris) 91Dialing from a Contact Entry 91Dialing Using Your Voice 92Options While on a Call 93Conference Calling 94Configuring the Phone Application 95Phone Sounds and Alerts (Android 2.2) 95Phone Sounds and Alerts (Android 2.1) 97Call Settings 99Google Voice 100Setting Up Google Voice 100Upgrading Google Voice 104Playing Back and Managing Voicemails 106Send SMS and Check Your Balance 107Google Voice Settings 108Chapter 3 Audio and Video 111The Music Application–Audio (Droid and Droid X) 112Controlling Playback 114Taking More Actions 115Working and Listening to Music 115Managing Playlists (Droid and Droid X) 116Creating a New Playlist on Your Droid 116Adding a Song to an Existing Playlist 118Rearranging Songs in a Playlist 119Clearing a Playlist 119Deleting and Renaming a Playlist 120Manually Creating a Playlist on a Computer 121The Music Application–Audio (Droid Incredible and Eris) 122Viewing Your Music 123Taking More Actions 124Working and Listening to Music 125Managing Playlists (Droid Incredible and Eris) 125Creating a New Playlist on Your Droid 125Adding a Song to an Existing Playlist 127Rearranging Songs in a Playlist 128Renaming or Deleting a Playlist 129The Gallery Application–Video (Droid 1) 129Sharing Videos 131Sharing Video Using MMS 131Sharing Video Using Bluetooth 132Sharing Video Using Email or Gmail 132Sharing Video on YouTube 133Deleting Videos 133The Gallery Application–Video (Droid Incredible and Eris) 134Sharing Videos 135Deleting Videos 136The Gallery Application–Video (Droid X) 136Sharing, Editing, and Deleting Videos 137Editing Videos 139The Camera Application–Recording Videos (Droid 1) 140Recording Video 140Changing Video Settings 141The Camera Application–Recording Videos (Droid X) 141Recording Video 142Changing Video Settings 143The Camera Application–Recording Videos (Droid Incredible and Eris) 143Recording Video 143Changing Video Settings 144YouTube 145YouTube Main Screen 145Playing a Video 146Filtering Videos 146Changing YouTube Settings 148Amazon MP3 148Setting Up the Amazon MP3 Application 148Finding Music 150Purchasing Music 150Using doubleTwist to Synchronize Audio and Video 151Running doubleTwist and Mounting Your Droid 152Synchronizing Music by Dragging It 153Synchronizing Existing Playlists 154Creating Playlists 155Using doubleTwist with the Amazon MP3 Music Store 156Copying Video 156Chapter 4 Connecting to Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and VPNs 159Connecting to Bluetooth Devices 160Pairing with a New Bluetooth Device 160Changing Bluetooth Options 163Wi-Fi 164Connecting to Wi-Fi 165Wi-Fi Network Options 166Advanced Wi-Fi Options 167Cellular Networks (GSM) 169Changing Mobile Settings 169Cellular Networks (CDMA - Verizon) 171Changing Mobile Settings 171Virtual Private Networks (VPN) 173Adding a VPN 173Connecting to a VPN 1753G Mobile Hotspot 176Setting Up and Starting Your 3G Mobile Hotspot (Droid Incredible) 176Setting Up and Starting Your 3G Mobile Hotspot (Droid X) 177Chapter 5 Emailing 181Gmail 182Adding a Gmail Account 182Composing Gmail Email 187Reading Gmail Email 189Gmail Settings 191Setting Up the Email Application 193Adding a New Microsoft Exchange Account (Droid 1 and 2) 193Exchange Account Settings (Droid 1 and 2) 196Adding a New POP3 or IMAP Account (Droid 1 and 2) 197Working with the Email Application (Droid 1 and 2) 201Using Combined or Separate Inboxes 201Composing Email 202Reading Email 203Adding a New Microsoft Exchange Account (Droid Incredible and Eris) 204Exchange Account Settings (Droid Incredible and Eris) 206Setting Your Out of Office Message (Droid Incredible and Eris) 207Adding a New POP3 or IMAP Account (Droid Incredible and Eris) 209Working with the Email Application (Droid Incredible and Eris) 211Navigating the Main Screen 212Composing Email 213Reading Email 215Adding a New Microsoft Exchange Account (Droid X) 216Adding a New POP3 or IMAP Account (Droid X) 218Working with the Email Application (Droid X) 221Navigating the Main Screen 221Universal Inbox (Droid X) 222Universal Inbox Account Settings (Droid X) 223Modifying Which Accounts Universal Inbox Shows 223Composing Email 224Reading Email 226Chapter 6 Browsing the Web 229Navigating with the Browser 230Managing Bookmarks 232Using GPS Location 234Navigating with the Navigation Pad, Trackball, and Optical Joystick 235Managing Multiple Windows 236Setting Page Options 237Customizing Browser Settings 238Downloading Files 243Reviewing History and Most Viewed Sites 244Most Viewed 244History 245Chapter 7 Text and Multimedia Messaging 247The Messaging Application 248Messaging Application Settings 250Composing Messages 252Attaching Files 254Receiving Messages 256Chapter 8 Date, Time, and Calendar 261Setting the Date and Time 262The Clock Application (Droid 1 and 2) 263Launching the Clock Application 263Navigating the Clock Application 264Managing Alarms 265Viewing and Managing Weather and News 267The Clock Application (Droid Incredible and Eris) 268Launching the Clock Application 269Navigating the Clock Application 270Managing Alarms 270Viewing and Managing Weather 273The Calendar Application 274The Calendar Main Screen 274Adding a New Event/Appointment 275Editing or Deleting an Event 278Responding to Event Reminders 279Calendar Settings 280Responding to an Event Invitation 281Chapter 9 Taking, Storing, and Viewing Pictures 285Using the Camera 286Original Droid Camera 286Droid Incredible and Droid Eris Camera 289Droid X Camera 291Viewing and Managing Your Photos 296Gallery (Droid and Droid 2) 296Album Menu 297Managing and Sharing Photos in an Album 298Photos (Droid Incredible and Eris) 301Gallery (Droid X) 304Synchronizing Photos with Your Computer 309Manually Working with Pictures 310Working with doubleTwist 314Chapter 10 Working with Android Applications 317Configuring Google Checkout 318Navigating Android Market 319Browsing Apps by Category 320Downloading Free Applications 321Buying Applications 322Deleting Applications 324Deleting an Application Using Settings 324Deleting an Application Using Market 326Keeping Applications Up to Date 328Chapter 11 Customizing Your Droid 333Changing Your Wallpaper 334Wallpaper from Gallery Pictures 335Live Wallpaper 336Using Scenes (HTC Droids Only) 338Changing the Scene 338Creating Your Own Scene 339Changing Your Keyboard 341Swype Keyboard 343Adding Widgets to Your Home Screens 345Adding a Widget 345Moving a Widget 346Removing a Widget 347Region and Language 347Accessibility Settings 349Search Settings 350Chapter 12 Maintaining Droid and Solving Problems 353Updating Android 354Battery Optimizing 355Looking After the Battery 355Extending Battery Life 356See What Is Using Power 359Dealing with Misbehaving Applications 361Caring for Droid’s Exterior 364Getting Help with Your Droid 365Index 367
