Nexus 7 For Dummies (Google Tablet) - Softcover

Gookin, Dan

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9781118508732: Nexus 7 For Dummies (Google Tablet)

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ISBN 10: 1118508734 ISBN 13: 9781118508732

Publisher: For Dummies, 2012

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Friendly advice on leveraging the power of the new Nexus 7 Google tablet!

The arrival of the new Nexus 7 Google tablet is eagerly awaited, thanks to its cutting-edge software, top-notch hardware, unprecedented abilities, and nine-hour battery life. This easy-to-understand, engaging guide covers everything you need to know about this amazing Android tablet. Bestselling Dummies author Dan Gookin uses his friendly writing style to deliver clear instructions for setting up, navigating, and using the device. You'll learn to use all your favorite Google applications that come loaded on the device, personalize it, and much more.

Walks you through the touchscreen, wireless access, and software updates
Demonstrates how to download, shop for, and fill your Nexus 7 with movies, e-books, games, and music
Helps you keep on top of your schedule and appointments and pursue your interests and hobbies with the latest apps and websites
Offers guidance on using your device to navigate from here to there and stay connected with friends and family while you're away

Nexus 7 For Dummies is an essential companion to your other new companion: the Nexus 7!

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Smart choice, your Nexus 7 tablet! Now let Dan show you everything it can do

Your Nexus 7 is an amazing gadget! In his legendary, plain-English style, Dan Gookin shows you everything you need to know to enjoy your new tablet, discover its secrets, and keep it happy. Learn to use e-mail, access social networking sites, connect with a Bluetooth printer, get directions, play music, swap files with your computer, and do so much more.

Know your gizmo — set it up, navigate the touchscreen, control lock screens, use the keyboard, and explore voice input
Let's communicate — use the People app, add your social accounts, send and receive e-mail, text, voice and video chat with Google Talk, and make a Skype call
Stuff to do — find places with Maps, buy and play music, read eBooks, or watch popular television shows and movies
Beam me up — use the Android Beam feature, connect Bluetooth devices, take Nexus 7 on the road, and secure your tablet
More fun stuff — customize your Nexus 7 and fill it with all kinds of apps from the Google Play Store

Open the book and find:

Setup steps and guidance
Tips on typing and dictating to your tablet
How to browse and manage web pages with Chrome
Ways to keep up to date and stay organized with Google Now
Advice on streaming your favorite music on Nexus 7
All about the Clock, Calculator, Camera, and Calendar
App management tips
Valuable advice on traveling with your Nexus 7
How to extend your tablet's battery life

Learn to:

Navigate your tablet, use built-in apps, and surf the web
Load up on movies, eBooks, games, and music from Google Play™
Manage your schedule, video chat, and connect with social media

About the Author:

Dan Gookin is the bestselling author of the first For Dummies book. His books have been translated into 32 languages and have more than 12 million copies in print. Dan's bestsellers include Laptops For Dummies and Android Phones For Dummies.

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