Synopses & Reviews
Embrace your Galaxy S 4 and start experiencing the world in a whole new wayYour Galaxy S 4 is one of the smartest smartphones in existence. Learn how to tap into all its power! First, master the screen, keyboard, and buttons. Then move on to talking, texting, using e-mail, accessing websites, and shopping for apps. From photos to games, music to movies, Office apps to useful maps, and more, you'll be exploring the Galaxy in no time!
- Check your carrier see why your wireless carrier is so important to a happy Galaxy S 4 experience
- Communicate make calls, send texts, send and receive e-mail, manage your contacts, and sync contact databases
- The web in your hands set up your browser, use bookmarks, search with Google, and shop for Android apps
- Have more fun take and manage photos, enjoy Play Store games, navigate with Maps, play music, and watch videos
- Be productive keep your schedule with the Calendar, create and edit documents, and use S-Voice to update Facebook
Open the book and find:
- Cool features unique to the Galaxy S 4
- How your cellular carrier figures your bill
- Important information about making emergency calls
- Steps for setting up a business e-mail account
- Great Android apps you should take for a test run
- Hints for taking better photos with your phone
- GPS essentials
- How to access Internet radio
Learn to:
- Use your Galaxy S 4 and all its features
- Stay in touch with social media, e-mail, texting, and video chats
- Have fun with photos, videos, apps, games, and more
IN FULL COLOR!
Synopsis
This book documents all the features and capabilities of Samsung Galaxy S IV device, approaching them from the point of view of a user who is intimidated by the technology and baffled by the documentation and online support that comes with the phones. All aspects of the suite of devices are covered, from setup and configuration, to extensive use of the phone features and capabilities: texting, e-mailing, accessing the Internet, maps, navigation, camera and video, social networking, taking pictures, watching movies, downloading apps, synching with a PC, and expanding the phone’s potential with new software releases. The accessible and fun writing style provides clear direction and doesn’t hinder the book’s important content and coverage. Readers will keep this book close by, referring to it often as they explore the features of their new Samsung Galaxy S IV smartphone. |
Synopsis
Explore a world of possibilities with your Samsung Galaxy S 4 smartphoneEverything’s more exciting when you’ve got the Galaxy in your hand. Let For Dummies be your guide to getting the most out of your Galaxy S 4. You’ll cruise through the smartphone basics and set up process before moving on to the fun stuff like staying in touch with e-mail and texting, surfing the web, navigating with maps, shooting and sharing photos and video, watching movies, listening to music, and so much more. Whether you’re entering the smartphone world for the first time or just moving up to the Galaxy S 4, you’ll stay on course with this one-of-a-kind reference.
- Provides easy-to-understand advice to help you find your way around your Galaxy S 4 smartphone, get to know all the built-in features, and start making calls
- Explains the Galaxy S 4 features using full-color screenshots and images and step-by-step instructions on accessing the Internet, sending and receiving e-mail, texting, taking photos, recording videos, downloading apps, managing your calendar, and organizing your contacts
- Shows you easy ways to customize your Galaxy S 4 for your needs with cool apps and accessories
You’ll experience the world in a whole new way with this spectacular smartphone and Samsung Galaxy S 4 For Dummies by your side!
About the Author
Bill Hughes is a veteran marketing strategist with more than 20 years of experience in sales, strategic marketing, and business development. He has held positions at IBM, General Electric, Motorola, and U. S. WEST Cellular, and assisted Microsoft in enhancing its marketing to mobile app developers.
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Part I: Getting Started with the Samsung Galaxy S 4 7
Chapter 1: Exploring What You Can Do with Your Phone 9
Chapter 2: Beginning at the Beginning 21
Part II: Communications 49
Chapter 3: Calling People 51
Chapter 4: Discovering the Joy of Text 63
Chapter 5: Sending and Receiving E-Mail 71
Chapter 6: Managing Your Contacts 87
Part III: Live on the Internet: Going Mobile 103
Chapter 7: You’ve Got the Whole (Web) World in Your Hands 105
Chapter 8: Introducing Google’s Play Store 117
Part IV: Entertainment Applications 137
Chapter 9: Sharing Pictures 139
Chapter 10: Playing Games 161
Chapter 11: Mapping Out Where You Want to Be 171
Chapter 12: Playing Music and Video 185
Part V: Productivity Applications 215
Chapter 13: Using the Calendar 217
Chapter 14: On the Road Again: Taking Your Work with You on Your Phone 229
Chapter 15: Chatting Up Your Phone with S-Voice 241
Part VI: The Part of Tens 251
Chapter 16: Ten (Or So) Ways to Make Your Phone Totally Yours 253
Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Make Your Phone Secure 265
Chapter 18: Ten Features to Look for Down the Road 281
Index 287