Android / by Dan Gookin.

Includes index.

"Learning made easy" -- Cover.

"Set up, configure, and get connected. Shoot and share photos and videos. Use social media, text, and email to stay in touch." -- Cover.

Introduction -- Your own Android. An out-of-the-box experience ; The on-off chapter ; Android tour ; Text to type, text to edit -- Stay connected. Telephone stuff ; Forward calls, missed calls, and voicemail ; The address book ; Text me ; You've got email ; Web browsing ; Digital social life -- Amazing Android feats. There's a map for that ; Everyone say "cheese!" ; Your digital photo album ; Music, music, music ; Various and sundry apps ; Google play shopping -- Nuts and bolts. It's a wireless life ; Connect, share, and store ; Apps and widgets ; Customize and configure ; Security and privacy ; On the road again ; Maintenance, troubleshooting, and help -- The part of tens. Ten tips, tricks, and shortcuts ; Ten things to set up on your new phone ; Ten things to remember.

"This book will tell you pretty much everything you need to know about your Android smartphone or tablet in an equally friendly manner, because that's the best way to learn how to get the most from your Android. From buying, unpacking, and setting up your gizmo to managing calls and email, posting to social media, navigating with Maps, and creating a photo slideshow, it's like having a good friend show you the basics and explain how to take advantage of all the cool stuff."--Page 4 of cover.