My Google Nexus 7 and Nexus 10

by Johnston, Craig James

• ISBN13: 9780789750457
• ISBN10: 0789750457
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2013-01-17
• Publisher: Que Publishing

Summary

The market for tablets is exploding. While the iPad has been far and away the leading tablet so far, the brand new Google Nexus 7 is perhaps the first Android-based tablet to have a shot at making a big dent in the iPad's market share. The Nexus 7 is the first tablet to use Android 4.1 (code named Jelly Bean), which has gotten rave reviews from the trade press. The initial release of tablets sold out right away, and Google has struggled to keep up with the demand. My Google Nexus Tabletis the best guide to help new owners of a Nexus tablet learn and master their device. All the essential features of a Nexus tablet are covered, including: Web Browsing on the pre-installed Google Chrome browser, a first for Android devices Using the Google Nexus as a collaboration tool Using the Google Nexus as an organization tool Using the Google Nexus as a portable media player and purchasing media from the Google Play store Time saving tips for enhancing one's daily life Using the Nexus 7 as a turn by turn navigation tool (GPS) Using the Google Nexus in an enterprise setting And much more...

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. He 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 co-hosts the CrackBerry.com podcast, as well as guest hosting on

other podcasts including iPhone and iPad Live podcasts. You can see Craig’s

previously published work in his books Professional BlackBerry, and many

books in the My series, including My BlackBerry Curve, My Palm Pre, My Nexus

One, My DROID (first and second editions), My Motorola Atrix 4G, My BlackBerry

PlayBook, My HTC EVO 3D, and My Samsung Galaxy Nexus.

 

Craig also enjoys high-horsepower, high-speed vehicles and tries very hard to

keep to the speed limit 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 Google Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 at http://www.CraigsBooks.info.

All comments, suggestions, and feedback are welcome, including positive

and negative.

Table of Contents

Prologue Getting to Know Your Google Nexus Tablet 3

Your Google Nexus Tablet’s External Features ........................... 4

    Nexus 7 ................................................................................................ 4

    Nexus 10 ............................................................................................. 6

Setting Up Multiple Users on Your Tablet ..................................12

Fundamentals of Android 4.2..........................................................15

    The Home Screen(s) .....................................................................17

    The System Bar ...............................................................................20

    Using Your Touchscreen .............................................................22

    Using Your Keyboard ...................................................................23

    Menus ................................................................................................27

Installing Synchronization Software .............................................29

 

1 People (Contacts) 35

Adding Accounts .................................................................................35

Navigating People ...............................................................................41

Adding and Managing Contacts ....................................................46

Adding a Contact to Your Home Screen .....................................56

 

2 Audio, Video, and Movies 59

Music ........................................................................................................59

Managing Playlists ...............................................................................70

Videos .......................................................................................................76

Movies and TV Shows.........................................................................81

YouTube ..................................................................................................88

 

3 Connecting to Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and VPNs 97

Connecting to Bluetooth Devices .................................................98

Wi-Fi ....................................................................................................... 103

Wi-Fi Direct .......................................................................................... 108

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)................................................... 113

Near Field Communications (NFC) ............................................. 119

 

4 Email 123

Gmail ..................................................................................................... 123

Email Application .............................................................................. 135

Working with the Email App......................................................... 139

 

5 Browsing the Web with Chrome 149

Navigating with Chrome ................................................................ 149

Managing Bookmarks and History ............................................. 156

Customizing Browser Settings ..................................................... 161

 

6 Google Now and Navigation 169

Google Now ........................................................................................ 169

Google Maps ....................................................................................... 175

Navigation ........................................................................................... 181

 

7 Working with Date, Time, and Calendar 185

Setting the Date and Time ............................................................ 185

Clock Application .............................................................................. 187

Using the Calendar Application .................................................. 191

 

8 Working with Android Applications 203

Configuring Google wallet ............................................................ 204

Navigating Google Play .................................................................. 205

Keeping Applications Up to Date ............................................... 212

 

9 Customizing Your Google Nexus Tablet 215

Changing Your Wallpaper ............................................................. 215

Changing Your Keyboard .............................................................. 218

Adding Widgets to Your Home Screens................................... 220

Adding Widgets to Your Lock Screen ....................................... 222

Customizing Language ................................................................... 225

Adjusting Accessibility Settings .................................................. 226

Modifying Sound Settings ............................................................. 227

Changing Display Settings ............................................................ 228

 

10 Google Wallet 231

Setting Up Google Wallet .............................................................. 231

Adding Methods of Payment ....................................................... 233

Managing Reward Cards ................................................................ 235

Managing Offers ................................................................................ 236

Customizing Google Wallet Settings ......................................... 238

Using Google Wallet ........................................................................ 239

 

11 Books and Magazines 241

Books ..................................................................................................... 241

Magazines ............................................................................................ 246

 

12 Maintaining Your Google Nexus Tablet and

Solving Problems 251

Updating Android ............................................................................. 251

Optimizing Battery Life ................................................................... 253

    Looking After the Battery ........................................................ 253

Applications and Memory ............................................................. 255

See How Much Data Apps Use .................................................... 257

Caring for Your Nexus Tablet’s Exterior .................................... 258

Getting Help with Your Google Nexus Tablet ........................ 258

 

13 Taking Pictures and Recording Video 261

Using the Camera (Nexus 10 Only) ............................................ 261

Viewing and Managing Your Photos

(Nexus 7 and Nexus 10) ............................................................ 272

Managing Photos with Your Computer ................................... 280

    Manual Picture Management ................................................ 280

    Automatic Picture Management on a Mac ....................... 282

Synchronizing Pictures Using Your Google Cloud ............... 283

 

Index 285