If you have a Droid series smartphone - Droid, Droid X, Droid 2, or Droid 2 Global - and are eager to get the most out of your device, Droids Made Simple is perfect for you. Authors Martin Trautschold, Gary Mazo and Marziah Karch guide you through all of the features, tips, and tricks using their proven combination of clear instructions and detailed visuals.
With hundreds of annotated screenshots and step-by-step directions, Droids Made Simple will transform you into a Droid expert, improving your productivity, and most importantly, helping you take advantage of all of the cool features that come with these powerful smartphones. What you'll learn * Sync all your music, playlists, pictures, videos, and podcasts from your computer * Select and download fun and useful free apps from the Android Market with our Droid App Guide * Find your way with turn-by-turn directions and Google Maps * Take the best photos and videos and have fun adding zany effects * Get productive by editing Microsoft Office documents * Manage your busy life - email, calendar, contacts and more * Use your Droid for all your messaging needs, including social networking and Skype * Use your Droid as a Wi-Fi Hotspot Who this book is for This book is for anyone who currently owns or would like to purchase a Droid, Droid X, Droid 2, or Droid 2 Global smartphone. Table of Contents * Getting Started * Typing, Voice, Copy and Search * Sync Your DROID With Your Google Account * Other Sync Methods * Wi-Fi and 3G Connectivity * Organize Your Home Screen: Icons and Widgets * Making Phone Calls * Bluetooth on Your DROID * Email on Your DROID * SMS, MMS, and Instant Messaging * Surfing the Web * Working with Contacts * Managing Your Calendar * Enjoying Your Music * Viewing Videos, TV Shows, and More * New Media: Reading Newspapers, Magazines, and E-books * The Android Market * Taking Photos and Videos * Finding Your Way With Maps * Social Media and Skype * Working With Notes and Documents * Fun and Games * Utilities: Clock, Calculator, and Weather * Troubleshooting * DROID Media Sync * DRIOD App Guide
Author Biography:
Martin Trautschold is the founder and chief executive officer of Made Simple Learning, a leading provider of Apple iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, BlackBerry and Palm webOS books and video tutorials. He has been a successful entrepreneur in the mobile device training and software business since 2001. With Made Simple Learning, he has been helping to train thousands of BlackBerry users with short, to-the-point video tutorials. He has now co-authored 15 Made Simple guide books. Martin also co-founded, ran for three years, then sold a mobile device software company. Prior to this, Martin spent 15 years in technology and business consulting in the U.S. and Japan. He holds an engineering degree from Princeton University and a master's in business administration from the Kellogg School at Northwestern University. Martin and his wife, Julia, have three daughters. Martin enjoys rowing and cycling. He can be reached at martin@madesimplelearning.com.
