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My Samsung Galaxy Nexus
- By Craig James Johnston
- Published Jul 13, 2012 by Que. Part of the My... series.
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- ISBN-10: 0-7897-4946-7
- ISBN-13: 978-0-7897-4946-8
Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your Samsung Galaxy Nexus or other smartphone running Android 4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) working just the way you want.
Step-by-step instructions with callouts to Samsung Galaxy Nexus photos that show you exactly what to do
Help when you run into problems or limitations with your Samsung Galaxy Nexus
Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your Samsung Galaxy Nexus
Learn how to
• Quickly set up Google services, voicemail, Gmail, Wi-Fi, and high-speed data connections
• Use hidden time-saving shortcuts you won’t find anywhere else
• Import, create, sync, organize, and manage all your contacts
• Easily manage email, appointments, events, and reminders from all your accounts and services
• Find web content fast with the powerful Galaxy Nexus web browser
• Use Google Phone to save money, manage voicemail, and even automatically transcribe your messages
• Instantly connect with friends on Facebook, Google+, and other social media services
• Access and listen to all your music, wherever you go
• Shoot and share stunningly sharp photos and HD video
• Make the most of your Galaxy Nexus (or Android 4 smartphone) at work
• Discover, download, and install today’s hottest new Android apps--including many great free apps
• Keep your Galaxy Nexus (or Android 4 smartphone) up-to-date, reliable, and secure
• Avoid expensive, unnecessary roaming charges
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
exceeds expectaions, a must read for new android owners, By Cheezr (Boynton Beach, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: My Samsung Galaxy Nexus (My...) (Kindle Edition)
Nutshell: dead simple, very useful, a must read for people new to (or just confused by) Android phones.Every possible useful feature of Android 4 and the Galaxy Nexus is covered in an easy to understand format including screen shots and tips for both PC and Mac users. The author is never condescending or technical or too wordy. He covers every feature, why you would want to use it and how to set it up and provides step by step screenshots with annotations. You can easily skip around to just the parts you want, like setting up Google Voice voicemail and ignore what you aren't interested in. I have only read about half the chapters and I have already gotten my money's worth out of the book and now also out of my new phone! Highly recommended. P.S. My kudos to the author. This is really the most useful "missing manual" type book I have read. Why doesn't Google just hire this guy to write their User Guides?
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This review is from: My Samsung Galaxy Nexus (Paperback)
Getting a Smart phone was exciting, up until I had to answer my first incoming call. Then I realized that I needed help. Working at a library, I reviewed all available books on the Smart phones and decided on "My Samsung Galaxy Nexus" by Craig Johnston. It is the clearest, most informative book on the phone and has increased my enjoyment of this amazing phone. I now am almost as smart as the phone.
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Valuable Guide for those Who Are Not Tech Savvy!, By Lisa A. (Rhode Island) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: My Samsung Galaxy Nexus (Paperback)
I am so glad I bought and read this book! I learned some very valuable tips and tricks for my new phone. The new android phones do so much more than they used to unless you're a tech geek, you definitely need a book like this one to guide you.
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Table of Contents
Prologue: Getting to Know Your Galaxy Nexus 3
The Galaxy Nexus External Features 3
Front 4
Back 6
Left Side 7
Right Side 8
First-Time Setup 9
Fundamentals of Android 4 12
The Unlock Screen 13
The Home Screen(s) 14
The System Bar 18
Using Your Touchscreen 19
Using Your Keyboard 20
Editing Text 25
Menus 26
Switching Between Apps 27
Installing Synchronization Software 28
Installing Android File Transfer (Apple Mac OSX) 28
Installing Google Music Manager (Apple Mac) 29
Installing Google Music Manager (Windows) 31
Configuring Music Manager (Windows and Apple Mac) 32
Chapter 1 People (Contacts) 37
Adding Accounts 38
Adding a Work Email Account 39
Navigating People 43
Checking a Contact’s Status 45
Editing a Contact 46
Adding a Contact Photo 47
Adding and Managing Contacts 50
Adding Contacts from an Email 50
Adding a Contact Manually 51
Adding a Contact from a VCard 52
Adding a Contact Using Near Field Communications 53
People Settings 54
Creating Contact Groups 55
Editing Contact Groups 56
Choosing Contacts To Display 57
Joining and Separating Contacts 58
Adding a Contact to Your Home Screen 61
Chapter 2 Using the Phone and Google Voice 65
Getting to Know the Phone Application 65
Call Log 68
Contacts 68
Phone Settings 69
Fixed Dialing Numbers (GSM only) 71
Quick Responses 72
Call Forwarding 73
Internet Calling (SIP) 74
Receiving a Call 76
Handling Missed Calls 76
Placing a Call 77
Dialing from a Contact Entry 77
Dialing Using Your Voice (Voice Dialer) 78
Dialing Using Your Voice (Google Voice Search) 79
Options While on a Call 80
Conference Calling 81
Dial from a Web Page or Other App 83
Sound Settings 83
Google Voice 84
Setting Up Google Voice 85
Upgrading Google Voice 88
Playing Back and Managing Google Voicemails 90
Google Voice Settings 91
Chapter 3 Audio, Video, and Books 95
The Music Application 95
Updating the Music Application 96
Finding Music 98
Purchasing Music 99
Adding Your Existing Music to Google Music 101
Using the Music Application 103
Controlling Playback 105
Managing Playlists 109
Creating a New Playlist on Your Galaxy Nexus 109
Adding a Song to an Existing Playlist 110
Rearranging Songs in a Playlist 111
Delete or Rename a Playlist 111
Listening to Music with No Wireless Coverage 112
Changing Google Music Settings 113
Playing and Sharing Videos 116
Sharing Videos 117
Deleting Videos 118
Gallery App Settings 119
Recording Videos with the Camera Application 119
Recording Video 120
Changing Video Settings 121
Video Effects 123
YouTube 124
YouTube Main Screen 124
Browsing for a Video 125
Playing a Video 126
Record a Video and Upload It 127
Upload a Video 128
Changing YouTube Settings 129
Chapter 4 Connecting to Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and VPNs 133
Connecting to Bluetooth Devices 133
Pairing with a New Bluetooth Device 134
Changing Bluetooth Settings 136
Changing Bluetooth Device Options 137
Wi-Fi 138
Connecting to Wi-Fi 138
Wi-Fi Network Options 141
Advanced Wi-Fi Options 142
Cellular Networks (GSM Version) 143
Changing Mobile Settings 144
Cellular Networks (CDMA Version) 146
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) 147
Adding a VPN 148
Connecting to a VPN 150
Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot 152
Starting Your Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot 152
Bluetooth Tethering 154
Near Field Communications (NFC) 155
Enabling NFC 156
Using NFC 157
Chapter 5 Emailing 159
Gmail 159
Adding a Google Account 160
Navigating the Gmail App 162
Composing Gmail Email 163
Reading Gmail Email 165
Gmail Settings 167
Managing Gmail Labels 171
Email Application 172
Adding a New POP3 or IMAP Account 173
Working with the Email App 176
Navigating the Email Application 176
Composing Email 177
Reading Email 179
Email App Settings 180
Chapter 6 Browsing the Web 187
Navigating with Browser 187
Web Page Options 189
Browser Tricks 190
Managing Bookmarks, Saved Pages, and History 191
Bookmarks 192
Browsing History 195
Saved Pages 196
Managing Multiple Tabs 196
Customizing Browser Settings 198
Chapter 7 Text and Multimedia Messaging 207
Messaging Application 207
Managing Settings 208
Composing Messages 211
Attaching Files to Messages 213
Receiving Messages 215
Managing Messages on Your SIM Card 216
Chapter 8 Working with Date, Time, and Calendar 219
Setting the Date and Time 219
Clock Application 221
Navigating the Clock Application 221
Managing Alarms 223
Adding or Editing an Alarm 223
Clock Settings 224
Using the Calendar Application 225
The Calendar Main Screen 226
Choosing Which Calendars to View 227
Calendar Settings 228
Adding a New Event 230
Responding to a Gmail Event Invitation 233
Responding to a Corporate Event Invitation 235
Chapter 9 Taking, Storing, and Viewing Pictures 237
Using the Camera 237
Camera Settings 239
Taking Regular Pictures 241
Taking Panoramic Pictures 242
Viewing and Managing Your Photos 244
Navigating the Gallery 244
Deleting Photo Albums 245
Open a Photo Album 245
Reviewing and Sharing Pictures 246
Editing Pictures 247
Gallery Settings 249
Managing Photos with Your Computer 250
Manual Picture Management 251
Automatic Picture Management on a Mac 254
Synchronizing Pictures Using Your Google Cloud 255
Chapter 10 Working with Android Applications 257
Configuring Google Checkout 258
Navigating Google Play 259
Downloading Free Applications 260
Buying Applications 262
Managing Applications 263
Google Play Settings 266
Keeping Applications Up to Date 268
Chapter 11 Customizing Your Galaxy Nexus 271
Changing Your Wallpaper 271
Wallpaper from Gallery Pictures 272
Live Wallpaper 273
Wallpaper 274
Changing Your Keyboard 274
Adding Widgets to Your Home Screens 276
Adding a Widget 276
Remove, Move, or Resize a Widget 278
Language 279
Accessibility Settings 280
Sound Settings 281
Display Settings 282
Chapter 12 Maintaining Galaxy Nexus and Solving Problems 285
Updating Android 285
Optimizing Battery Life 287
Looking After the Battery 287
Determining What Is Using the Battery 288
Applications and Memory 290
Reigning In Your Data Usage 291
Background Data Limits 293
Caring for Galaxy Nexus Exterior 293
Getting Help with Your Galaxy Nexus 294
Index 295
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