ANDROID TABLETS & SMARTPHONES JB Burke Your OLLI Android Facilitator/Teacher/Moderator/etc. JB2001@Q.com 928-925-9354 (Cell)
Components of an Android device Adding a microsd card Not available on all devices SDHC or micro SDXC Verify which your device uses before buying Additional storage for music and movies Do you need it? (add 16GB to 128GB so far) http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-insertand-remove-the-microsd-card-from-an-.html https://www.androidpit.com/how-to-pick-the-right-microsdcard-for-your-android-phone WiFi(802.11g, 802.11n) How you get connected to your (or any) wireless network Uses battery when on
Components of an Android device 3G/4G (cell network) On some tablets/all phones Requires either a cell-phone type contract or data plan (some free?) Monthly charge for data used WiFi where available Camera(s) Front facing (looks at you) For video chat, selfies They see you, you see them Back facing (looks away from you) Take the picture you see on the screen I think you look weird doing this
Sensors on an Android Device The Android platform supports three broad categories of sensors: Motion sensors These sensors measure acceleration forces and rotational forces along three axes. This category includes accelerometers, gravity sensors, gyroscopes, and rotational vector sensors. Environmental sensors These sensors measure various environmental parameters, such as ambient air temperature and pressure, illumination, and humidity. This category includes barometers, photometers, and thermometers. Position sensors These sensors measure the physical position of a device. This category includes orientation sensors and magnetometers.
Sensors
Ports on your Android Device Depending upon the manufacturer and model, your tablet might have one or more of the following ports: Micro HDMI Not on all tablets/smartphones Connect to projector or a TV Adapter required (About $10) Micro SD Card Slot Not on all tablets Expand internal storage more disk space
Ports USB Copy files onto or off of your device Needs an adapter someare manufacturer/model dependent Micro USB to USB adapter $2 to $6 at Amazon.com USB OTG http://www.usb.org/developers/onthego/ USB On The Go Not all smartphones and tablets are OTG compatible You ll need a suitable OTG cable for your device. Might install Total Commander to view file names Connect USB Keyboard, Mouse, Flash Drive, Digital Camera, etc.
Ports on your device USB with DisplayPort DP, DP++, DisplayPort++ http://www.displayport.org/ Allows your Tablet or Smartphone to connect to an external HDMI TV or Projector Check your manufacturer s web site to see if you have support Cable Matters Gold Plated DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter (Male to Female) with Audio in Black Amazon.com ~$11.99
Ports on your tablet USB with SlimPort http://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/displayport Connect SlimPort/MyDPenabled smartphones and tablets to any HDTV, HD monitor, notebooks or projector with an HDMI (Type A) port. Charges your device during playback Check your manufacturer s web site to see if you have support Cable Matters Micro-USB SlimPort/MyDPto HDMI Male to Female Adapter with 6 Foot USB-Charging Cable & High Speed HDMI Cable ~15.99 at Amazon
Ports on your tablet or phone Audio/Headphone Port Could be 2-in-1 Audio Jack Headphone/Mic-in Speaker(s) Volume Control Built-in Microphone Very Small Proprietary Keyboard Connector On bottom of screen ASUS, Lenovo, Microsoft, others. Or use Bluetooth
An important option for your device Buy and use a Stylus For drawing or visual note taking, you need a stylus Using a stylus can be much more comfortable than constantly jabbing the screen with your finger Also keeps fingerprints off the screen A stylus allows amuch greater degree of control Stylus examples (at Amazon.com): 10 pack Stylus Set Aqua Blue/Black/Red/Pink/Purple Stylus/styli Touch Screen $1.85 (+ Free shipping) Dimples Excel New Generation 4 x Extra Long XXL 7.5" Ultra Slim 3mm Micro-Knit Hybrid Fiber TipStylus Pens + 4 Replacement Tips(4pcs - Aqua Blue/Black/Pure/Hot Pink) - $12.99 I use my stylus a lot! Also there are very expensive styli for artists and graphic designers
3 Micro-Knit Hybrid Fiber tip pens $12.99 10 Stylus $1.85 Free shipping
Now that you are educated How do you really choose an Android? How big a tablet do you want/need 7 up to 10 or 12 (or a Phablet?) Phone what carrier? Screen size, memory Camera quality What s your budget? Check model/manufacturer reliability Consumer reports online? http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/tablets.htm?loginmethod=auto Requires CR online subscription Once you decide on those issues, look at other aspects: Storage (GB) how much do you really need? Back facing camera Tablets don t all have this
Where to do Just go to Google and type: Best Android phones of 2016 Or Best Android tablets of 2016 Be creative Cheapest Android phone/tablet Highest rated You get the idea.
Where to buy Android devices? A few local options Costco Sam s Club WalMart BestBuy Online Amazon.com (Kindle Fire HD, HDX, and just about all others) Google.com (Nexus 7, 10) NewEgg.com TigerDirect.com Android Deals of the Day dealnews (Where every day is Black Friday) http://dealnews.com/c594/computers/ipad-tablet/tablets/
Accessories you may want Case or cover Many types & styles available Check the weight go lightweight I check reviews on Amazon.com Auto car charger Maybe like this one Stylus Screen protector? Some need it, some don t Look for Gorilla Glass as a feature
Some settings we ll review Apps Manage your apps, force them to stop running, clear out cache data, and more with the Apps settings. Battery Battery life Display Using the display accounts for the majority of battery use. Wi-Fi If you spend a great deal of time at home, or you have a device that doesn t have mobile data capabilities, then you can turn your Wi-Fi on or off to save battery.
Some settings we ll review Data Usage/Mobile Data Check data plan usage Never use data plan at home Wi-Fi location May not be able to use MMS without data plan Location Many apps use this Can turn off is some apps Security Many ways to protect your device Storage See what s taking up space Remove unused apps and delete unnecessary files Backup & Reset Backup your files and apps to avoid disaster/loss
Managing your installed apps Shortcuts From the app drawer to your home screen Google Now Google Now is a personal digital assistant that learns your preferences, likes, and habits, and helps make recommendation on the information that it collects on you. Google Now, and the Google Now launcher, comes included with some Android handsets or it can be downloaded from the Google Play store. Arranging Shortcuts Removing shortcuts Creating shortcut groups Grouping apps in the AppTray
The Status Bar & Quick Settings Panel
Favorites Tray Could be 5 or seven Can include app groups Action Bar On some models these will be in a different order or physical buttons.
App Drawer
Settings Tab View vs. List View (or not) Remember there are 24,000 different Android devices out there!
Smart Quick Settings App