Overview

My Motorola Xoom™   Complete Walkthroughs with callouts to Xoom photos that show you exactly what to do Tips and Advice when you run into Xoom problems or limitations Dozens of App Recommendations to help you get the most from your Xoom     Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your Xoom working just the way you want. Learn how to:             •           Connect your Xoom to a WiFi network             •           Check email accounts and browse the web             •           Read eBooks and listen to music             •           Take photos and shoot video with the built-in cameras             •           Play some fun and addictive games             •           Never get lost with built-in GPS navigation and maps             •           Stay in touch with webchat and Instant Messaging             •           Turn your Xoom into a great personal assistant             •           Put dozens of Google’s free services to work             •           Use accessories to extend your Xoom’s capabilities

Full Product Details

Author:   James Floyd Kelly
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Que Corporation,U.S.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 22.60cm
Weight:   0.504kg
ISBN:  

9780789748263

ISBN 10:   0789748266
Pages:   320
Publication Date:   28 July 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.

Table of Contents

1  Getting Started     3   Xoom Shell     3   Power/Lock Button     4   Volume Controls     5   Ports     5   Cameras     6 Xoom’s User Interface Buttons     6   Google Search Bar     7   Voice Actions Button     8   Apps Icon     8   Home Screen Customization Button     9   Back/Home/Recent Apps Button Collection     9   Current Time     10   Notification Alerts     11 Xoom Home Screens     11 Xoom Gestures     12   Tapping     12   Dragging     12   Swiping     12   Pinching     13   Twisting     13 Xoom Settings     14   Wireless & Networks     14   Sound     15   Screen     15   Location & Security     15   Applications     15   Accounts & Sync     15   Privacy     16   Storage     16   Language & Input     16   Accessibility     16   Date & Time      16   About Tablet     16 2  Configuring Your Xoom     19 Adding an App to a Home Screen     20 Moving an App to a New Location     21 Removing an App from a Home Screen     22 Changing Your Home Screen Wallpaper     23 Adding a Widget to a Home Screen     26 Jumping to a Home Screen Without Swiping     27 Setting the Date and Time     28 Using Lock Screen for Security     30 Changing Screen Timeout     32 Performing a Google Search     34 Experimenting with Additional Settings     36 3  Get Connected     39 Turning on Wi-Fi Service     40 Joining a Wi-Fi Network     41 Joining a Hidden Wi-Fi Network     42 Activating Airplane Mode     44 Turning on Bluetooth Service     45 Configuring Bluetooth Service     46 Creating a Hotspot (Tethering)     48 Joining a VPN     49 Synchronizing Data     51 Connecting to a Windows Laptop or Computer     53 4  Browsing the Web     57 Visiting a Web Page     58 Setting Your Homepage     60 Creating a Bookmark     62 Viewing Your Bookmarks     64 Visiting a Website in a New Tab     66 Sharing a Website     67 Using Favorites Homepage     68 Selecting a Default Search Engine     69 Using AutoFill Information     71 5  Using Email     75 Creating a Gmail Account     76 Accessing the Gmail App     79 Sending a Message with Gmail     81 Adding a Gmail Signature     82 Other Gmail Options     83 Using the Full-Featured Browser Version of Gmail     85 Configuring the Email App     86 6  Photos and Video     89 Taking a Digital Photo     89 Adjusting Camera Settings     93 Shooting a Digital Video     96 Adjusting Video Settings     98 Using Gallery to View Photos and Video     100 Sharing a Digital Photo or Video via Gmail     101 Posting a Digital Photo or Video with Flickr     102 Posting a Digital Video to YouTube     105 7  The Android Market     109 Exploring the Android Market     110 Examining an App’s Information Page     111 Downloading a Free App     113 Downloading a Fee-Based App     115 Updating an App     118 Uninstalling an App     119 Checking App Storage Use     121 Resetting an App     123 Downloading Non-Android Market Apps     125 8  GPS and Navigation     129 Using Navigation     130 Seeing Where You Are     131 Speaking Your Destination     133 Typing Your Destination     137 Checking Traffic Conditions     139 Finding Food, Gas, and an ATM     141 Avoiding Tollbooths and Highways     143 9  Reading an eBook     145 Installing Kindle     145 Registering with Amazon.com     148 Downloading a Free eBook     150 Purchasing an eBook     153 Reading an eBook     154 Adding Bookmarks and Notes     159 Google Books     161 10  Music, Music, Music     165 Importing Your Music     165 Purchasing Music     168 Listening to Your Music     172 Installing Pandora     175 Using Pandora     179 11  Webcam, Text, and Phone Chats     181 Using Google Talk     181 Using the Webcam for Video Chat     184 Instant Message with a Friend     187 Making a Phone Call with Skype     190 12  Google Galore     199 Using iGoogle as Your Homepage     200 Creating a Free Website     203 Finding the Lowest Price     206 Creating a Family Calendar     209 Email Alerts for Topics of Interest     212 Using Google Reader     214 13  Games, Games, Games     219 Don’t Get Angry     219 Slicing Some Fruit     223 Old School Arcade     226 How’s Your Balance?     230 14  Be Productive     235 Files on the Go     236 Personal To Do List     240 Keeping the Family Organized     243 Password/Account Management     249 15  From the Big Screen to the Small Screen     257 Introducing…MoboPlayer     257 Loading Movies     262 Using YouTube     265 16  Apps, Apps, and More Apps     271 Vendetta     272 Mint.com     274 AllRecipes.com Dinner Spinner     278 Google Sky Map     281 ESPN ScoreCenter     283 Seek Droid     285 16  Accessories Make Life Easier     289 Case Protection     289 Charging Stations     291 External Keyboard     292 Car Charger     293 USB Port     293 Index     295

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&>James Floyd Kelly is the author of Sams Teach Yourself Galaxy Tab in 10 Minutes, and a writer and blogger from Atlanta, Georgia. He has a B.A. in English (University of West Florida) and B.S. in Industrial Engineering (Florida State University). He has worked in technology for more than 15 years, including work as a technical trainer, network systems administrator, and technology outsourcing consultant.   Jim has written books and articles on numerous other subjects, including building a CNC machine, programming and building robots, using open source software, video editing with Movie Maker Live, and building an Ubuntu Linux PC.   Jim is the editor-in-chief of the most popular LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT robotics blog, The NXT Step (www.thenxtstep.com), and he provides robot building and programming training and coaching to local teachers and students.

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