Author: Chris Kennedy

Publisher: Questing Vole Press

Published: 2014-11-20

Total Pages: 238

ISBN-13: 1937842347

Perfect for new and experienced users, this no-fluff guide to Google Nexus 7 and 9 tablets is packed with details and tips on apps, services, settings, and documents. You'll also find step-by-step instructions for dictating, networking, sharing, troubleshooting, going online, and using Google Now. New and updated features covered include adaptive brightness, always-on "OK Google" detection, app-specific notification blocking, Battery Saver, battery-life prediction, Bluetooth Low Energy, Chromecast screen mirroring, device sharing, double-tap to wake, flashlight, guest users, lock-screen notifications, material design, non-Gmail email accounts, the Overview screen, priority interruptions (do-not-disturb mode), Quick Settings, screen pinning, Settings search, Smart Lock, Tap & Go, vibration, and the redesigned versions of Calendar, Camera, Contacts, Gmail, Hangouts, Maps, Photos, and Settings. - Covers Android 5 Lollipop. - Covers all Nexus 7 and Nexus 9 tablets, as well as other pure Android devices, including Nexus 10 and Google Play Edition tablets. - Master the Home screen, Lock screen, and multitouch gestures. - Secure your data from thieves, snoops, and rogue apps. - Locate a lost or stolen Nexus remotely. - Work with onscreen or wireless keyboards. - Get instant search results for documents, pictures, music, mail, apps, contacts, settings, and more. - Summon Google Now to get personalized information when you need it. - Ask Google Search to find nearby businesses, set alarms, search the web, and more. - Dictate anywhere that you can type. - Squeeze out every minute of battery life. - Connect to wireless networks with a few taps. - Set up cellular, Bluetooth, and VPN connections. - Mirror your tablet's screen to your TV. - Back up your data to the cloud. - Transfer files to and from your Windows PC or Apple Mac computer. - Sync your documents, mail, contacts, appointments, reminders, notes, and messages wirelessly across your computers and mobile devices. - See all your notifications in one place. - Stop some or all notifications indefinitely or for a fixed duration. - Browse the web with Chrome. - Watch and subscribe to videos on the YouTube app. - Send, receive, and manage all your email with the Gmail app. - Make free phone calls or chat with friends on Hangouts. - Post to Twitter or Facebook right from the app you're using. - Manage your day-to-day life with Contacts, Calendar, Keep, and Clock. - Find your way with Maps. - Download apps, games, and updates from the Google Play store. - Connect to Google's online multiplayer social gaming network. - Play or cast music, movies, TV shows, and other media downloaded from the Google Play store. - Capture, edit, and share photos and videos with Camera and Photos. - Care for your Nexus and troubleshoot problems. - Plenty of tips, tricks, and timesavers. - Fully cross-referenced, linked, and searchable. Contents 1. Getting Started with Your Nexus 2. Touring Your Nexus 3. Securing Your Nexus 4. Typing & Editing 5. Wireless & Network Connections 6. Managing Your Accounts & Data 7. Connecting to Computers 8. Getting Notifications 9. Google Now 10. Google Search 11. Browsing the Web with Chrome 12. Watching YouTube Videos 13. Email, Messaging & Keeping in Touch 14. Organizing Your Life 15. Shopping for Apps, Games & Media 16. Maps & Navigation 17. Shooting, Viewing & Managing Photos 18. Nexus Care & Troubleshooting