In three volumes If you are curious about the Android operating system and its built-in screen reader, TalkBack, this book is a comprehensive overview for beginners and novices alike. Kim and Chris Nova get down to the basics to help you decide whether Android is a good fit for you. Coverage includes: Android basics; choosing a device; security and customization; setting up and configuring your phone; navigational gestures; essential Android functions and screens; important apps for staying connected and organized; editing and manipulating text; Bluetooth, external keyboards, and keyboard commands; and much more. See all of our Technology books and tutorials! TABLE OF CONTENTS Part One: Before You Begin What Is Android Exactly? Stock Android Using Android Your Way: Customization Wonderful Widgets Taking Off with Launchers The Split Screen Feature Other Cool Advantages Room to Grow: Adding Storage Price Matters That's All Great, but Is It Accessible? What You Need to Use an Android Device I'm Ready to Purchase; Now What? Part Two: Welcome to Android Tips on Device Orientation A Touching Experience: Touch Gestures The Setup Process Exploring the TalkBack Tutorial and Learning Navigation Got Frustrations? We've Got Tips! Display Language, Wi-Fi, and Data Transfer Options Signing into Google and Accepting Google Policies Creating Greater Security Measures Customizations for Making Your Device Your Own Part Three: Learning the Ropes Common Screen Areas Introducing Essential Android Functions and Screens Powering On and Off Sleepy Android, and Waking It Up Finding Important Info on the Lock Screen Feeling at Home on the Home Screen Using the Power Menu, Notification Shade, and Quick Settings Finding What You Want with the Apps List Helpful Gestures for Navigating Screens and Apps Back to Basics Viewing Screens and Lists Quickly Controlling TalkBack Voice Commands with TalkBack Using Screen Search Adjusting the Various Sound Streams Still Confused by TalkBack? Getting Up to Date Accessibility Settings Configuring Things Your Way with TalkBack The Perfect Voice More Audio Settings to Enjoy Customizations Galore Part Four: Exploring Essential Apps Staying Connected Making Phone Calls Conversing with Contacts Having a Heart-to-Heart with Messages Timely Tasks Staying Punctual with Calendar The Time is Right with the Clock App Keeping It All Together with Gmail Wandering the Web with Chrome Viewing and Capturing the World Seeing the World with Google Lens Getting the Picture with Camera Managing Stored Content with Files and Drive Part Five: Configuration and Editing Configuring Additional Settings Finding, Moving, and Deleting Apps Locating and Opening the App You Want Configuring Home Screens Moving Apps Managing Folders Additional App Organization Editing and Manipulating Text Using Google Keep Part Six: Braille, Bluetooth, and Voice Using Bluetooth Using External Keyboards: Keyboard Commands Using TalkBack and Braille Controlling Your Device with Your Voice Getting Productive with Google Assistant Navigating with Voice Commands Part Seven: The Play Store, and Even More Adventuring Through the Play Store A Brief Note on Launchers Troubleshooting and Final Thoughts
