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Author Johnston, Craig James, 1967- author.

Title My Samsung Galaxy S6 / Craig James Johnston, Eric Butow.

Publication Info. Indianapolis, Indiana : Que, [2016]
©2016

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 Burlington Public Library - Adult Department  004.1675 JOHNSTON    Check Shelf
Description xiv, 538 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Note Includes index.
Summary "Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your Samsung Galaxy S6 or S6 edge working just the way you want. Learn how to Discover your Galaxy S6 or S6 edge's most exciting new capabilities ; Master the quickest shortcuts for calling, texting, and browsing ; Customize your S6 to show what you want, when you want it ; Avoid unexpected data charges by making the most of Wi-Fi ; Use voice dialing, automatic call rejection, and other advanced phone features ; Organize your life with Contacts and Calendar ; Simplify email by running multiple accounts through one app ; Get Google Now to run errands and retrieve information for you ; Never get lost! Use Google Maps--even if you're biking, walking, or offline ; Find, retrieve, and play media: music, movies, TV, podcasts, books, and more ; Capture pro-quality images with the Galaxy S6's amazing 16.0MP camera ; Share files and media directly with other devices via Wi-Fi Direct ; Transform your S6 into a mobile hotspot ; Store content and create safe backups in the cloud ; Sync your Galaxy S6 with your Windows PC or Mac ; Troubleshoot Galaxy S6 software, hardware, and accessories ; Link your Galaxy S6 to an Android Wear smartwatch ; Track your health goals and fitness activities with S Health.
Contents P Getting to Know Your Galaxy S6 3 -- Your Galaxy 56's External Features 3 -- Front 4 -- Back 5 -- Bottom 6 -- Gestures and Motions 7 -- First-time Setup 9 -- Fundamentals of Android 5.0 and TouchWiz 20 -- Lock Screen 21 -- Home Screen 23 -- Work with Notifications 26 -- Create App Shortcuts 27 -- Create App Folders 28 -- Create a New Home Screen Pane and Remove an App Shortcut 29 -- Use the Touchscreen 29 -- Use the Keyboard 30 -- Dictation-Speak Instead of Type 35 -- Edit Text 35 -- Keyboard Tricks 37 -- Menus 38 -- Switch Between Apps 40 -- Run Multiple Apps on the Screen at the Same Time 41 -- Installing Synchronization Software 46 -- Install Android File Transfer (Apple Mac OS X) 47 -- Install Google Music Manager (Apple Mac) 48 -- Install Google Music Manager (Windows) 49 -- Configure Music Manager (Windows and Apple Mac) 50 -- Sumsung Kies 53 -- 1 Making the S6 Your Own 57 -- Changing Your Wallpaper 57 -- Set Up Wallpaper from Gallery Pictures 58 -- Set Up Live Wallpaper 60 -- Set Up Wallpaper 61 -- Changing Your Keyboard 61 -- Adding Widgets to Your Home Screens 64 -- Add a Widget 64 -- Remove and Move a Widget 67 -- Setting the Language 68 -- Changing Accessibility Settings 69 -- Vision 71 -- Hearing 73 -- Dexterity and Interaction 75 -- Direction Lock 76 -- Direct Access 77 -- Notification Reminder 78 -- Answering/Ending Calls 78 -- Manage Accessibility 79 -- Adjusting Sound and Notification Settings 79 -- Adjust Sound Settings 79 -- Ringtones and Sounds 81 -- Vibrations 83 -- Sound Quality and Effects 85 -- Do Not Disturb 86 -- Modifying Display Settings 86 -- Adjusting the S6 Edge Settings 88 -- Edge Lighting 89 -- People Edge 91 -- Select Notifications 93 -- Information Stream 94 -- Night Clock 95 -- Edge Screen Position 96 -- Easy Home Screen Mode 97 -- Privacy and Safety 98 -- Private Mode 99 -- Send SOS Messages 101 -- Themes 102 -- Lock Screen and Security 104 -- 2 Making and Receiving Calls 113 -- Getting to Know the Phone App 113 -- Open and Navigate the Phone App 114 -- Call Log 115 -- Favorites 116 -- Contacts 117 -- Receiving Call 118 -- Accept a Call 118 -- Reject a call 120 -- Reject a Call and Send a Text Message 121 -- Handle Missed Calls 122 -- Making Calls 124 -- Dial Using Your Voice 124 -- Make Conference Calls 125 -- Configuring the phone App 127 -- 3 Managing Contacts 131 -- Configuring Contacts 131 -- Set Up Contacts Accounts 132 -- Add Contacts 133 -- Search for Contacts 139 -- Link Contacts 140 -- Use Contacts 142 -- 4 Using the Calendar 145 -- Managing Your Busy Schedule 145 -- Create Calendar Events 146 -- Use Calendar Views 151 -- View More Event Options 156 -- Add a Task to Your Calendar 157 -- View the Task List and Remove Tasks 160 -- View More Task Options 160 -- 5 Browsing the Web 165 -- Browsing to a URL 165 -- Searching the Web 167 -- Viewing Web Pages 171 -- Working with Bookmarks 173 -- Create a Bookmark 173 -- Delete a Bookmark from the Bookmarks List 176 -- Delete a Bookmark from the History List 176 -- Returning to Previously Visited Pages 178 -- Filling in Web Forms 180 -- Copying Text and Images from Web Pages 181 -- Copy a Block of Text 181 -- Copy an Image 183 -- 6 Email and Text Messages 187 -- Gmail 187 -- Add a Google Account 188 -- Add a POP3/IMAP Account 191 -- Navigate the Gmail App 195 -- Compose an Email 197 -- Read an email 199 -- Customize Gmail App Settings 203 -- Email Application 209 -- Add a Work Email Account 209 -- Add a New POP3 or IMAP Account 214 -- Working with the Email App 219 -- Navigate the Email Application 219 -- Compose an Email 220 -- Add Attachments to a message 221 -- Read Email 223 -- Change Email App Settings 224 -- SMS and MMS 230 -- Get to know the Messages App 231 -- Manage Settings for the Messages App 233 -- Compose Messages 236 -- Attach Files to Messages 238 -- Receive Messages 239 -- 7 Google Now and Navigation Using Google Maps 243 -- Google Now 243 -- Set Up Google Now 246 -- Google Maps 249 -- Get Directions 251 -- Configure Google Maps Settings 254 -- Use Offline Google Maps 256 -- 8 Playing and Managing Music 261 -- Purchasing Music in Google Play Music 261 -- Playing Songs 269 -- Play Music in the Music App 270 -- Play Music in the Google Play Music App 273 -- Creating Your Own Playlists 277 -- Adding a Podcast App 278 -- 9 Taking and Sharing Photos 289 -- Using the Camera 290 -- Change Quick Settings 290 -- View and Change Pro Settings 293 -- Set Camera Modes 300 -- Change Camera Settings 301 -- Take a Photo 303 -- Navigating Image Viewer 304 -- Working with Gallery 307 -- Manage Photos with Gallery 308 -- Email Photos from Gallery 313 -- Creating Screen Captures 315 -- 10 Watching and Creating Videos 319 -- Downloading Movies and TV Shows 319 -- Download a TV Show 320 -- Play the TV Show 324 -- Shop for a Movie 325 -- Playing Videos 328 -- Play Movies and TV Shows in the Play Movies & TV App 328 -- Play Videos in the Milk Video App 330 -- Play videos in the Video App 334 -- Viewing YouTube Videos 339 -- Recording Video 345 -- Change Camera App Settings 346 -- View and Change Basic Settings 348 -- View and Change Pro Settings 349 -- 11 Sharing and Synchronizing Data 357 -- Connecting Using Wi-Fi Direct 358 -- Set Up Wi-Fi Direct 358 -- Printing Wirelessly 361 -- Connect a Wi-Fi Printer 361 -- Connecta Bluetooth Printer 363 -- Sharing Files 366 -- Use the Google Drive App 366 -- Find Other Cloud Services 379 -- Sharing Music and Video 381 -- Copy Files with Windows Media Player 381 -- Connect as a Mass Storage Device 383 -- Samsung Smart Switch for PCs and Macs 385 -- Backing Up and Restoring Your Galaxy S6 391 -- Ensure Automatic Google Account Backup 391 -- 12 Working with Android Applications 395 -- Configuring Google Wallet 396 -- Navigating the Google Play Store 396 -- Install Free Applications 398 -- Buy Applications 400 -- Manage Apps 402 -- Adjust Google Play Settings 403 -- Galaxy Apps 406 -- Adding a Payment Method for Galaxy Apps 407 -- Install Free Applications 408 -- Buy Applications 410 -- 13 Books and Magazines 415 -- Books 415 -- Navigate the Play Books App 416 -- Buy Books 417 -- Read Books 419 -- Magazinesand Newspapers 423 -- Purchase or Subscribe to Publications 425 -- Read a Publication 427 -- 14 Optimizing and Troubleshooting 431 -- Finding Accessories 432 -- Pairing Bluetooth Devices 433 -- Paira Bluetooth Device 433 -- Maintaining Your Galaxy S6 and 56 Edge 435 -- Updating Galaxy S6 Software 435 -- Extending Battery Life 438 -- Monitor Power Usage 439 -- Adjust Screen Brightness 440 -- Utilize Sleep Mode 441 -- Conserve Power by Turning Off Wi-Fi 442 -- Conserve Power by Turning Off Bluetooth 443 -- Conserve Even More Power Using Power Saving Modes 444 -- Solving Random Galaxy S6 Issues 448 -- Difficulty Turning Your Galaxy S6 On or Off 448 -- Touchscreen Becomes Unresponsive 449 -- Force Stop an App 449 -- Battery Does Not Charge 451 -- Landscape Orientation Does Not Work 451 -- Troubleshooting Wi-Fi Accessibility Problems 452 -- Make Sure Wi-Fi Is Activated 452 -- Check Your Range 453 -- Reset the Galaxy S6 Device 453 -- Getting Technical Help 456 -- Contact Your Cellular Provider or Samsung 456 -- Locate the Galaxy S6 Model Number 457 -- 15 Using Your Galaxy S6 with an Android Wear Smartwatch 459 -- Setting Up Your Android Wear Watch 460 -- Choosing Settings for Your Android Wear Watch 462 -- Navigate the Android Wear App 463 -- Using Your Android Wear Watch 474 -- Navigate Your Watch 474 -- Adjust Your Watch's Settings 477 -- Use Your Watch and Run Watch Apps 478 -- Use Watch Functions and Watch Apps 479 -- 16 Getting Fit with S Health 489 -- Working with S Health 489 -- Starts Health 490 -- Add and Remove Trackers 492 -- Sync Your Health Data and Change Settings 494 -- Using Activity Trackers 496 -- Set Daily Step Goals and Track Your Steps 496 -- Track Your Sleep 501 -- Viewing Partner Apps and Settings 504 -- Setting Goals and Creating Running Programs 507.
Subject Samsung Galaxy S (Smartphone)
Smartphones.
Pocket computers.
Pocket computers. (OCoLC)fst01067594
Samsung Galaxy S (Smartphone) (OCoLC)fst01895276
Smartphones. (OCoLC)fst01743652
Added Author Butow, Eric, author.
ISBN 9780789755124 (paperback)
0789755122 (paperback)
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