My Motorola Atrix 4G

by Johnston, Craig James

• ISBN13: 9780789748881
• ISBN10: 0789748886
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-07-03
• Publisher: Que Publishing

Summary

Android phones have become the most popular in the world, and are growing faster than any other type of phone. Many new Android phones have been introduced in the last few months. The Motorola Atrix has been getting some of the best reviews, and is poised to be one of the bestselling phone models of 2011. As eWeek puts it in their review: "Boasting snappy application and network performance and a high-resolution display, the Atrix 4G easily holds its own with the best Android devices I've tested so far. For road warriors, it may well surpass that competition when combined with its optional Lapdock accessory." Written in the proven My Series format, this full-color, task-based guide will help the reader master the Atrix quickly and easily. It covers the Android OS as well as all of the features of the Atrix and it's powerful add-ons, including the revolutionary Lapdock.

Author Biography

Craig James Johnston has been involved with technology since his high school days at Glenwood High in Durban, South Africa, when his school was given some Apple Europluses. From that moment technology captivated him, and he has owned, supported, evangelized, and written about it. Craig has been involved in designing and supporting large-scale enterprise networks with integrated email and directory services since 1989. Craig has held many different IT-related positions in his career ranging from sales support engineer to mobile architect for a 40,000-smartphone infrastructure at a large bank.

 

In addition to designing and supporting mobile computing environments, Craig writes about it for Smartphone Essentials and CrackBerry.com, a leading BlackBerry blog. Craig also co-hosts the CrackBerry.com podcast and multiple BYTE.com podcasts, including BYTE Wireless Radio. You can see Craig’s previously published work in his books Professional BlackBerry, My BlackBerry Curve, My Palm Pre, My Nexus One, My Droid, My BlackBerry PlayBook, and My BlackBerry Torch.

 

Craig also enjoys high-horsepower, high-speed vehicles and tries very hard to keep to the speed limits while driving them. Originally from Durban, South Africa, Craig has lived in the United Kingdom, the San Francisco Bay Area, and New Jersey where he now lives with his wife, Karen, and a couple of cats.

 

Craig would love to hear from you. Feel free to contact Craig about your experiences with My Motorola Atrix 4G at www.CraigsBooks.info. All comments, suggestions, and feedback are welcome, including positive.

 

Table of Contents

Prologue	p. 3
Getting to Know Your Motorola Atrix 4G	p. 3
Your Motorola Atrix 4G's External Features	p. 3
Fundamentals of Android	p. 8
The Unlock Screen	p. 8
The Home Screen	p. 9
Using Your Motorola Atrix 4G's Touchscreen	p. 11
Using Your Motorola Atrix 4G's Keyboard	p. 12
Starting and Switching Applications	p. 18
Menus	p. 20
Installing Synchronization Software	p. 21
First-Time Setup	p. 24
Contacts	p. 29
Getting to Know the Contacts Application	p. 30
Adding Accounts	p. 30
Adding and Managing Contacts	p. 40
Communicating with Contacts	p. 49
Using the Phone and Google Voice	p. 55
Getting to Know the Phone Application	p. 56
Receiving a Call	p. 57
Placing a Call	p. 59
Dialing Using Your Voice	p. 61
Configuring the Phone Application	p. 67
Google Voice	p. 71
Setting Up Google Voice	p. 71
Using Google Voice	p. 77
Audio and Video	p. 83
The Music Application-Audio	p. 83
Managing Playlists	p. 89
Playing and Sharing Videos with the Gallery Application	p. 93
Recording Videos with the Camera Application	p. 100
YouTube	p. 106
Using doubleTwist to Synchronize Audio and Video	p. 110
Connecting to Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and VPNs	p. 117
Connecting to Bluetooth Devices	p. 117
Pairing with a New Bluetooth Device	p. 117
Wi-Fi	p. 121
Cellular Networks	p. 127
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)	p. 129
Adding a VPN	p. 129
Sharing Your 4G Connection over Wi-Fi for Others to Use	p. 132
Share Your Media Files with Televisions and Other Devices	p. 134
Emailing	p. 141
Gmail	p. 141
Setting Up the Email Application	p. 152
Adding a New Corporate Account	p. 153
All Emails in One Place	p. 163
Adding a New POP3 or IMAP Account	p. 163
Browsing the Web	p. 171
Navigating with the Browser	p. 171
Using Bookmarks, Most Viewed, and History	p. 173
Using GPS Location	p. 177
Managing Multiple Windows	p. 178
Page Options	p. 179
Customizing Browser Settings	p. 180
Downloading Files	p. 184
Text and Multimedia Messaging	p. 187
Text Messaging Application	p. 187
Working with Date, Time, and Calendar	p. 197
Setting the Date and Time	p. 198
The Alarm & Timer Application	p. 199
Managing Alarms	p. 200
The HD Multimedia Docks	p. 202
Using the Calendar Application	p. 203
Responding to a Meeting Request	p. 208
Taking, Storing, and Viewing Pictures	p. 213
Using the Camera Application	p. 213
Viewing and Managing Your Photos	p. 218
Synchronizing Photos with Your Computer	p. 224
Working with Pictures Manually	p. 224
Working with doubleTwist	p. 229
Working with Android Applications	p. 233
Google Checkout	p. 233
Android Market	p. 235
Deleting Applications	p. 240
Deleting an Application Using Settings	p. 240
Customizing Your Motorola Atrix 4G	p. 247
Change Your Wallpaper	p. 247
Change Your Keyboard	p. 252
The Swype Keyboard	p. 252
Region and Language	p. 256
Accessibility Settings	p. 258
Display Settings	p. 259
Using Your Fingerprint to Unlock Your Atrix	p. 260
Motorola Atrix 4G Lapdock	p. 267
Getting to Know the Lapdock	p. 268
Using the Lapdock	p. 270
Overview of the Interface	p. 270
Lapdock Settings	p. 272
File Manager	p. 286
Adding an App Tray Shortcut	p. 288
Maintaining Motorola Atrix 4G and Solving Problems	p. 291
Updating Android	p. 291
Optimizing the Battery Life	p. 293
Looking After the Battery	p. 293
Caring for Motorola Atrix's Exterior	p. 298
Getting Help with Your Motorola Atrix	p. 298
Index	p. 299
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