{"product_id":"android-smartphones-for-seniors-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781394281572","title":"Android Smartphones For Seniors For Dummies (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394281572","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eAndroid Smartphones For Seniors For Dummies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMarsha Collier (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394281572, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 28 November 2024\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e336 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.1 x 18.5 x 2 cm, 0.658 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTake command of your Android smartphone.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAndroid Smartphones For Seniors For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is the best no-nonsense guide for members of the older-and-better crowd who want to use their smartphone's features without making a support call. This fluff-free guide shows you the essentials of a smartphone running the Android operating system. Thanks to larger-print type and full-color images, it's easy to learn how to turn your phone into a communications, photography, security, and media streaming powerhouse—without wasting time on the features you may never use. You'll definitely pick up a few tricks to show off to friends and family. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStay organized and keep track of appointments with your smartphone\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eSharpen your messaging skills and connect with the newest media apps\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eTake photos and videos and share them with friends and family everywhere you go\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the privacy and security apps in your phone for a safe experience\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStream music, movies, radio, and podcasts using apps on your phone\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is the perfect Dummies guide for Android smartphone users who want to feel confident handling the basics of apps and functions that they'll use every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Your Phone in the Android Universe 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Why Android? What’s the Deal? 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Little Android History 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Many Flavors (Versions) of Android 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReasons That People Choose Android 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy You Need a Google Account 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccessing your Google account 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBequeathing your Google account 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSo Many Choices! 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlagship versus mid-range versus feature phones 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTech support options 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5G? LTE? 4G? VoLTE? Whaaat? 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Word about Privacy and Security 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFree usually isn’t 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe terms of service can be tricky 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the AI decision — what is it really? 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarsha’s sage advice about privacy 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Buying Your Android Smartphone and Accessories 25\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvestigate First — Then Make a Buying Decision 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing types and styles of phones 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at a phone’s physical features 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewing before making a decision 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is the brand’s update policy? 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering an older model 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing where to buy your phone 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsider Your Carrier Choice 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking out the carrier’s coverage area 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding senior discounts on carrier service 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou Need a Few Accessories, Too 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePower charging or wireless — volts and watts matter 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMicroSD card 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhone cases 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhone sanitizer 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEarbuds, wired or wireless? 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Activating and Connecting Your Phone 45\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnbox Your New Phone 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsert a SIM Card or Use an eSIM 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHardware Buttons and What They Do 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePower buttons and your power-down options 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVolume buttons and how they work 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurn On Your Phone for the First Time 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnecting to a network 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting up a Google account 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting up a secure lock 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRestoring data from an older phone 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearn about Google One and Google Drive 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearn Android Smartphone Symbols and Gestures 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSwipe, tap, pinch, and more 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing common Android icons 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting the top status bar 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploiting screen navigation and gestures 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Getting Started with Your Android Smartphone 69\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Safety First: Making Your New Phone Private 71\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSet Up a Screen Lock 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking out the screen locking options 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing the Lock screen setup process 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablish Data Backup 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlace Owner Information on the Lock Screen 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdd Emergency Info 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesignating emergency or ICE contacts 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding medical information 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Personalizing Your Handset 85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind and Sort Your Apps 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMove App Shortcuts to the Home Screen 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGroup Apps into Folders 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating your own apps folders 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnlarge folders for easy viewing 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeal with Preinstalled Applications (or Bloatware) 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet the News (and Other Media) You Can Use 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustomize the Home Screen’s Look and Feel 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding handy widgets 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking for particularly handy widgets 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShow your creative side with wallpaper and styles 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTry Out the Android Accessibility Suite 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Android Typing Tricks with Google’s Gboard 103\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake the Keyboard Decision 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting a keyboard to use 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNoting keyboard features 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring keyboards you have (or can have) 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCheck Out Keyboard Contenders 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGboard, the official Google keyboard 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSamsung Keyboard 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMicrosoft SwiftKey keyboard 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDictate with Voice Typing 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtended Keyboard and Special Characters 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearn the Emoji Language 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDelete, Copy, and Paste Text 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Handling Notifications and Google Assistant 123\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeet the Android Notifications Drawer 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing notification types and settings 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisabling notifications (or not) 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling notifications via app settings 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving fun with notifications (or not) 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaming Google Discover news feed 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManage Your Phone with Quick Settings 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe first-up Quick Settings 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe full cast of Quick Settings 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustomizing the Quick Settings 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet the 411 from Google Assistant 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing what you can do with Google Assistant 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoogle Gemini versus Assistant 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Let’s Start Communicating 143\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Setting Up and Maintaining Contacts 145\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablish Your Phone’s Contacts 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting out right with Google Contacts 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImporting old address books 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSave Contacts from Email 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdd a Contact in Other Ways 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImporting contacts from texts 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding a contact from the call log 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eType a Full Contact in the Contacts App 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMerge Duplicate Contacts and Other Fixes 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustomize, Delete, and Update Contacts 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Chatting via Voice or Video 161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake a Voice Call 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking international calls from your phone 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalling internationally or locally with no contract 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCheck Voicemail 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet Voicemail Transcriptions 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReply to an Incoming Call by Sending a Text 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBusy? Have Google Assistant Handle Your Calls 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Audio Emoji 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSet a Built-in Ringtone 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpend Face Time with Google Meet 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Texting with Poise and Character 181\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompare Types of Text Messaging 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurning on RCS chat features 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing third-party chat apps 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThere may be bubbles? 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDress Up Texts in Google Messages 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Text Message Bar and Emoji in Gboard 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind Even More Texting Options 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShare Multimedia in Texts 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVoice-Type (Dictate) 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManipulate the Text in Your Message 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAct on Text Messages You Receive 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Managing Email with the Gmail App 203\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscover Gmail Features 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRevealing the Gmail app’s main menu 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTending to mailbox organization 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScoping out the main mailbox 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSend a Gmail Email 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding an email signature. 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScheduling an email delivery 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerform Basic Gmail Tasks 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA table of common email tasks 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrinting an email from Gmail 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrint Other Messages, Documents, and Web Pages 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLink to Other Apps and Gmail Settings 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Exploring Your Phone’s Handy Apps 219\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Choosing and Using a Smartphone Camera 221\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamine Smartphone Cameras and Brands 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaying the right amount of attention to reviews 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhones with camera brand collaborations 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTake a Camera-Spec Safari 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnough megapixel, but not too much 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHome in on subjects with zoom 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercise Your Android Camera’s Capabilities 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJust point-and-shoot either stills or video 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdd interest with your camera’s tools 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpand your reach with Google Lens visual search 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccess camera features on the scrolling menu 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGo Pro with Pro Mode 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering the Pro settings 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying the Pro settings 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Organizing and Editing Photos 239\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind and Organize Photos on Your Phone 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the in-phone Gallery 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Albums feature 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSharing photos in texts, emails, and more 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBacking up your photos 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEdit Your Photos in the Gallery 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding editing options 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying your phone’s photo editing tools 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying with filters, colors, and more 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting into the Google Photos App 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganizing Google Photos 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganize and select a Top Pick with Stacks 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditing images in Google Photos 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Google Mobile Services and Apps for Android 257\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind Popular Google Apps 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoogle Photos 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStoring and retrieving photos 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSyncing and deleting photos 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSharing with friends 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSearching for photos 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding info to help with photo searching 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoogle Maps 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding your way to an appointment 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmploying the Directions screen options 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSharing your location 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoogle Find My Device Network 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTake Note(s) with Google Keep 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Useful Apps in Google Play Store 277\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrequent the Google Play Store 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablish App Privacy Permissions 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnect to Radio (Yes, Radio), Podcasts, and Music 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfiguring your speakers’ volume 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking a wired connection 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a Bluetooth connection 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind Favorite and Fun Apps — a Consensus 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRadio, podcasts, and music 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVideo apps 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTravel 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGames 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNews 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBooks 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEngaging Social Media 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Marsha’s MUST-DO Things for Your Phone 293\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake the Orientation Decision 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTake a Screenshot 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfigure Do Not Disturb 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse Your Home Wi-Fi for Calls and Browsing 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractice Safety When Using Public Connections 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse a VPN to secure public Wi-Fi connections 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeware of charging a phone from a public port 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtect the Heart of Your Phone 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWireless charging overnight 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSecure your power cables 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSet Up Emergency Call and SOS 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing SOS messaging 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActivating Emergency mode 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Emergency mode 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding on the Pixel Personal Safety app 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with unknown trackers 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 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