User Manual Motorola Droid 2 Global

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User Manual

For Droid 2 Global. Also, The document are for others Motorola models: DROID, DROID X, DROID 2

• Prelim1
• Contents at a Glance7
• Contents9
• About the Authors22
• About the Technical Reviewer23
• Acknowledgments24
• Quick Start Guide26
  • Getting Around Quickly28
    • Learning Your Way Around29
      • Keys, Buttons, and Switches29
      • The Launcher Icon30
      • The Four Buttons Along the Bottom31
      • Short Tap and Long Press32
      • Adding, Removing, and Moving Widgets and Icons33
      • Switching Apps (aka Multitasking)35
      • Starting and Exiting an App36
      • Menus, Submenus, and Checkboxes36
      • Reading the Top Status Bar37
    • Flying on an Airplane – Airplane Mode40
    • Touch Screen Basics41
      • Touch Screen Gestures41
    • Tapping and Swiping or Flicking42
    • Swiping42
      • Scrolling43
      • Double-Tapping44
      • Pinching45
    • App Reference Tables46
      • Getting Started46
      • Stay Connected and Organized48
      • Entertaining Yourself49
      • Staying Informed51
      • Networking Socially52
      • Being Productive53
• Introduction54
  • Congratulations on Your New DROID!56
  • Getting the Most out of Droids Made Simple57
    • Referring to your DROID58
    • How This Book Is Organized58
    • Quickly Locating Tips, Cautions, and Notes59
    • Free DROID Email Tips60
• You and Your DROID. . .62
  • Getting Started64
    • Getting to Know Your DROID64
      • What Is Included in the Box65
      • Power and Lock Button65
      • Volume Buttons66
      • Slide to Unlock67
      • Slide to Mute67
      • Using the Four Buttons Along the Bottom67
      • Slide-out Keyboard (for DROID and DROID 2)68
      • Dedicated Camera Button69
      • Inserting a Memory Card and Removing the Battery69
      • Adjusting the Date, Time, Time Zone, and 24-Hour Format70
      • Adjusting the DROID’s Brightness72
      • Charging Your DROID and Battery Life Tips73
    • Setting up Accounts on Your DROID79
      • Setting up Your Google Account80
      • Using Other Google Services80
      • Setting up More Types of Accounts81
      • Finding Your Email81
    • Securing Your DROID82
      • Setting a Screen Lock82
      • Locking Your DROID85
      • Unlocking Your DROID85
    • Maintaining Your DROID85
      • Cleaning Your DROID Screen85
      • Cases and Protective Covers for Your DROID86
      • Where to Buy Your Covers86
      • What to Buy86
    • Saving Money on Phone Plans88
      • Data Packages88
      • Text, Picture, and Video Messaging Plans88
      • Equipment Insurance Plans89
      • Mobile Wi-Fi Hot Spot89
      • Enhanced Voicemail Plans90
      • International Plans90
  • Typing, Voice, Copy, and Search92
    • Typing on Your DROID92
      • Two Ways to Type: Multi-touch and Swype93
      • The Device Keyboard (DROID 2 and Similar)98
      • Dictating Your Text99
      • Quickly Delete a Word at a Time100
      • Typing on the Screen With Two Thumbs100
      • Moving the Cursor Around the Screen101
      • Saving Time With Suggested Words103
    • Using the Spell Checker105
      • Adding Words to the Custom User Dictionary105
      • Editing or Deleting Words From the User Dictionary106
      • Clearing Out the User Dictionary106
    • Accessibility Options106
      • Accessibility – Voice Readouts (Reads the Screen)107
      • Using Zoom Mode to Magnify a Portion of the Screen108
      • Double Tap the Home Button Options109
      • Pressing and Holding to Type Symbols (and More)109
    • Toggling Caps Lock110
    • Quickly Changing a Word110
    • Quickly Change Text111
    • Changing the Language and Keyboard Options112
    • Voice Command113
      • Texting by Voice114
    • Using Copy-and-Paste114
      • Selecting Text115
      • Cutting, Copying, and Pasting Text115
      • Jumping Between Apps or Multitasking115
    • Finding Things with Google Search116
      • Modifying Your Search117
      • Performing the Search118
      • Performing a Voice Search118
      • Adding the Google Search Widget to Your Home Screen119
  • Sync Your DROID With Your Google Account122
    • Activating Your Phone122
    • Activating Your Google Account123
    • The Wonders of the Cloud125
      • More Reasons You Need a Google Account125
    • What to Do When your Calendar and Contacts are Not Already in Google127
      • Getting Information from Your Old Phone127
    • One-time Import of Contact Information from Outlook or the Apple Address Book128
      • Fine Tuning Your DROID Sync128
  • Other Sync Methods130
    • Backing up Your Outlook Data132
    • Google Calendar Sync for Outlook (Windows PC)133
      • Supported Software (What You Need)133
      • Before You Install133
      • Downloading and Installing134
      • Setting Up the Software134
      • Troubleshooting Google Calendar Sync136
    • Missing Sync for Android137
      • Reviews of the Missing Sync for Android137
      • Supported Software (What You Need)138
      • Before You Install138
      • Downloading and Installing PC or Mac Software138
      • Installing and Setting Up the DROID Software141
      • Troubleshooting Missing Sync141
    • CompanionLink for Android142
      • Reviews of CompanionLink and DejaOffice App143
      • Supported Software (What You Need)144
      • Before You Install144
      • Google Calendar First Time User144
      • Downloading and Installing the PC Software145
      • Installing and Setting Up the DROID Software (Only Required for USB Sync or CL Hosted Server options)149
      • Troubleshooting CompanionLink150
  • Wi-Fi and 3G Connectivity152
    • Understanding Your Connection152
      • 3 G and 4G153
      • Wi-Fi154
      • Wi-Fi Security155
      • Bluetooth156
      • GPS156
    • Creating a Wi-Fi Hotspot with Your DROID156
    • Troubleshooting Connections158
      • Roaming158
      • Managing Power159
      • Managing Syncing159
      • Airplane Mode160
    • VPN160
      • VNC161
      • Android’s Web Browser161
  • Organize Your Home Screen: Icons and Widgets162
    • Home Screen, Sweet Home Screen162
    • The App Tray163
      • Adding App Icons to Your Home Screen163
    • Adding Bookmarks to Your Home Screen164
    • Adding Shortcuts166
    • Adding Folders166
    • Widgets167
      • Android Widget Size168
    • Motorola Widgets169
      • Adding and Resizing Motorola Widgets172
    • Removing Unwanted Items from the Home Screen173
    • Wallpaper173
      • Live Wallpapers174
      • Media Gallery175
  • Making Phone Calls176
    • Getting Started with the Phone (Dialer)176
      • Finding Your DROID Phone Number177
      • Muting the Phone Ringer Slide for Mute177
      • Examining Different Phone Views178
      • Using the Dialer Keypad179
      • Dialing Digits While on a Call181
      • Using the Speaker Phone181
      • Talking Hands-free with a Bluetooth Headset or Bluetooth Car Stereo181
      • Opening Other Apps While on a Call182
      • Getting Back to the Phone From Any App182
    • Using Speed Dial on Your DROID (DROID 2 and DROID X only)183
      • Adding Speed Dial Numbers183
      • Using Speed Dial184
    • Using the Recent View (Call Logs)184
      • Placing Calls From Contacts189
      • Using Favorites190
    • Voice Dialing192
      • Voice Command192
    • Conference Calling193
    • Accessing Voicemail195
      • Setting up Basic Voicemail195
      • Visual Voicemail197
    • Using Google Voice201
      • Installing the Google Voice App201
      • Setting Up Google Voice202
      • Placing Calls With Google Voice204
      • Retrieving Google Voice Voicemails204
    • Customizing Phone Options and Settings205
    • Sounds, Ring Tones, and Vibration207
      • Using Your Own Music As Your Ringtone207
      • Using Custom Ringtones and Alerts207
      • Copying Custom Ringtones and Alerts to Your DROID208
      • Selecting a New Ringtone for Text Messaging210
      • Assigning Custom Ringtones to Contacts211
    • Purchasing a Ringtone from the Amazon MP3212
      • Buy Ringtones from the Android Market212
  • Bluetooth on Your DROID214
    • Understanding Bluetooth215
      • Turning On Bluetooth215
    • Pairing with a Bluetooth Device216
      • Pairing with a Headset or Any Bluetooth Device216
      • Using the Bluetooth Headset218
    • Bluetooth Stereo (A2DP)219
      • Connecting to a Stereo Bluetooth Device219
    • Disconnecting a Bluetooth Device221
  • Email on Your DROID222
    • Getting to Know Gmail223
    • Understanding Gmail Mobile224
      • Inbox and Archive224
      • Priority Inbox226
      • Labels226
      • Automatic Filters228
      • The Settings Menu228
      • Web Version From Your Phone231
      • Sending and Replying to Email232
      • Search233
      • Custom Signatures234
      • Notifications234
      • Labels236
      • Confirm Delete236
    • Talk and Other Missing Gmail Features236
      • Google Task List237
      • Buzz237
    • Multiple Gmail Accounts237
      • Switching Between Accounts238
      • Deleting Accounts239
    • The Email App239
      • Exchange Accounts on Android239
      • Turning Off Ringtones in the Email App239
    • Outlook Web Access240
    • Corporate Sync Accounts240
    • Universal Inbox240
    • Reading Attachments242
    • Third-Party Apps244
  • SMS, MMS, and Instant Messaging246
    • SMS Text Messaging on your DROID247
      • Composing SMS Text Messages247
      • Composing an SMS Message from the Messaging App247
      • Options After Sending a Text250
      • Composing an SMS Message from Contacts251
      • Replying to a Text Message252
      • Viewing Stored Messages253
      • Messaging Notification Options254
    • Multimedia Messaging255
      • The Messaging App255
      • Choosing a Picture from Your Gallery to Send via MMS258
      • Sending Multiple Pictures258
    • Instant Messaging on Your DROID259
      • Google Talk260
      • AIM and Other Instant Messaging Apps261
  • Surfing the Web264
    • Web Browsing on the DROID264
      • An Internet Connection Is Required265
      • Launching the Web Browser265
      • Layout of Web Browser Screen266
      • Typing a Web Address267
      • Moving Backward or Forward Through Open Web Pages268
      • Using the Windows Menu Command269
      • Zooming In and Out in Web Pages270
      • Activating Links from Web Pages271
    • Working with Browser Bookmarks271
      • Adding a New Bookmark271
      • Using Bookmarks and History272
      • Managing Your Bookmarks273
    • Browser Tips and Tricks274
      • Finding Something on a Web Page274
      • Emailing a Web Page275
      • Printing a Web Page276
      • Watching Videos in Browser277
      • Saving or Copying Text and Graphics277
      • Remember Form Data and Passwords278
      • Adding a Web Page Icon to Your Home Screen279
    • Adjusting the Browser Settings280
      • Adjusting Security Settings280
      • Speeding Up Your Browser by Clearing History and Cookies281
      • Remembering Form Data281
  • Working with Contacts282
    • Loading Your Contacts onto the DROID282
    • When Is Your Contact List Most Useful?282
      • Two Simple Rules to Improve Your Contact List283
    • Adding a New Contact Right on Your DROID283
      • Start the Contacts App284
      • Adding a New Phone Number286
      • Adding an Email Address and Web Site287
      • Adding the Address288
    • Adding a Photo to Contacts288
    • Searching Your Contacts290
      • Quickly Jump to a Letter by Scrolling and Sliding on the Contact Card291
      • Search by Flicking291
    • Adding Contacts from Email Messages292
    • Sending a Picture to a Contact294
    • Sending an Email Message from Contacts295
    • Showing Your Contacts Addresses on the Map295
    • Contact History and Social Networking Screens296
    • Contacts Troubleshooting297
  • Managing Your Calendar298
    • Managing Your Busy Life on Your DROID298
      • Accessing Your Calendar298
      • Viewing Your Schedule and Getting Around299
      • Switching Between the Four Calendar Views300
    • Adding New Calendar Events303
      • Adding a New Appointment303
      • Setting Calendar Reminders305
      • Creating Additional Alerts305
      • Adding Recurring Events306
      • Choosing Which Calendar to Sync307
    • Editing Appointments307
      • Editing a Repeating Event308
      • Switching an Event to a Different Calendar309
      • Deleting an Event309
      • Accepting Meeting Invitations309
    • Calendar Settings310
  • Enjoying Your Music312
    • Your DROID as a Music Player312
    • Buying Music from the Amazon MP3 App313
    • The Music App317
    • Changing the View in the Music App318
      • The Artists View318
      • The Albums View319
      • The Songs View320
      • Creating Playlists on the DROID320
      • Searching for Music322
    • Viewing Songs in an Album323
    • Playing Your Music324
      • Pausing and Playing325
      • Playing the Previous or Next Song325
      • Adjusting the Volume325
      • Repeating, Shuffling, and Moving Around in a Song326
      • Moving to Another Part of a Song326
      • Repeating One Song or All Songs327
      • Shuffling Your Playlist327
      • Now Playing328
      • Viewing Other Songs on the Album328
    • Exploring Your Music Options329
    • Listening to Free Internet Radio (Pandora)329
      • Getting Started with Pandora330
      • Pandora’s Main Screen331
      • Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down in Pandora332
      • Pandora’s Menu333
      • Creating a New Station in Pandora333
      • Adjusting Pandora’s Settings – Your Account, Upgrading, and More334
  • Viewing Videos, TV Shows, and More336
    • Your DROID as a Video Player336
      • Loading Videos onto Your DROID337
      • Watching Videos on the DROID337
      • Video Categories338
    • Playing a Movie339
      • To Pause or Access Controls340
      • Fast-Forward or Rewind the Video340
      • Using the Time Slider Bar341
      • Other Video Players341
    • Deleting Videos342
    • Using YouTube on your DROID343
      • Searching for Videos344
      • Using the Bottom Icons344
      • Playing Videos346
      • Adjusting the DROID’s Video Controls346
      • Clearing Your History348
      • Using Netflix and Hulu on the DROID348
  • New Media: Reading Newspapers, Magazines, and E-books350
    • Newspapers on the DROID350
      • Popular Choices: The New York Times and USA Today351
      • The New York Times App352
      • USA Today App354
      • Moving Through and Enjoying Content354
    • News Widgets355
    • Magazines on Android356
    • Comic Books on Your DROID357
    • The DROID as a PDF Reader357
    • E-Books358
      • Proprietary Readers359
      • Open E-Readers362
    • Reading E-Books365
  • The Android Market368
    • Using QR Codes368
    • Browsing the Android Market369
      • Navigating by Category370
    • Paying for Apps372
    • Downloading Apps374
    • Installing Apps374
    • Uninstalling Apps376
    • Updating Apps377
      • Rating and Commenting378
    • Installing Apps Outside the Android Market378
    • Ten Apps to Install Right Now380
      • ShopSavvy380
      • Lookout Mobile381
      • Mint.com382
      • Cooking Capsules Taster383
      • Evernote384
      • Pandora385
      • New York Times386
      • Google Voice387
      • WikiMobile Encyclopedia (Bonfire)388
      • Yelp389
  • Taking Photos and Videos390
    • Understanding Your Camera390
      • Megapixels and Image Size391
      • Focus391
      • Zoom392
    • Taking a Picture392
      • Flash Modes394
      • Reviewing and Sharing395
      • Share395
      • Set As397
      • Quick Upload397
    • The Camera Roll398
    • Scenes399
      • Creating a Panorama401
    • Camera Settings402
      • Effects404
      • Tags404
    • Shooting Video406
      • Scenes and Effects407
      • Flash and Video408
    • Video Modes408
    • Sharing Videos409
    • The Gallery409
    • Using Picasa410
    • Using Photos As Wallpaper and Widgets411
    • Using Photos for Contact Icons411
    • Copying Photos to Your Computer412
    • Editing Photos412
      • Photoshop Mobile413
      • PicSay413
      • Other Photo Apps414
    • Printing414
  • Finding Your Way With Maps416
    • Understanding Google Maps417
      • Driving Directions418
    • Map Layers419
      • Traffic420
      • Satellite420
      • Buzz420
      • Google Labs Layers421
    • Location Sharing With Latitude422
    • Google Place Pages423
      • Google Places424
      • Starring Locations425
      • Google Street View426
    • Using Your Phone for GPS Navigation427
      • CarDock428
    • Email and Text Directions430
    • Making Your Own Maps430
    • Location-Based Social Media and Games431
      • Foursquare432
      • Gowalla432
  • Social Media and Skype434
    • Motorola Widgets434
    • Twitter and Microblogs436
      • The Mechanics and Culture of Twitter437
      • Finding Twitter Apps439
      • Yammer442
      • Other Microblogs442
    • Social Bookmarking444
    • Facebook444
      • Creating Fan Pages445
      • Facebook Apps446
    • LinkedIn446
    • Blogging447
      • Phone Posts448
      • WordPress448
    • Bump449
    • Buzz449
    • Cross-Posting450
    • Aggregating Content With Readers452
    • Making Phone Calls and More with Skype453
      • Creating Your Skype Account on Your DROID454
      • Log in to the Skype App455
      • Finding and Adding Skype Contacts455
      • Making Calls With Skype on Your DROID457
      • Receiving Calls with Skype on your DROID459
      • Chatting with Skype460
      • Adding Skype to Your Computer461
  • Working With Notes and Documents462
    • Finding and Installing These Apps463
    • Notes-Based Apps on Your DROID463
      • AK Notepad App463
      • Evernote App467
    • Sharing Files and Documents472
      • Sharing Files with USB Mass Storage Mode473
    • Dropbox File and Document Sharing474
      • Installing Dropbox on Your Computer (PC or Mac)474
      • Installing Dropbox on Your DROID476
    • Working With Microsoft Office Documents479
      • Finding Product Reviews480
      • Moving Documents to and From Your DROID481
      • Quickoffice482
      • Documents to Go – the Full Version485
  • Fun and Games494
    • Using the DROID as a Gaming Device494
      • Acquiring Games and Other Fun Apps497
      • Reading Reviews Before You Buy499
      • Looking for Free Trials or Lite Versions499
      • Being Careful When You Play499
      • Two-Player Games500
      • Online and Wireless Games500
    • Playing Music Games with Your DROID501
    • Other Fun Stuff: Football on the DROID502
  • Utilities: Clock, Calculator, and Weather504
    • The Clock App (for DROID)505
      • The Alarm Clock (for DROID)506
      • Using the Alarm (for DROID 2/X)509
      • Using the Timer (for DROID 2/X)510
    • The Calculator App511
      • Viewing the Basic Calculator (Portrait Mode)512
      • Viewing the Advanced Panel512
    • The Weather App513
      • Getting Started with the Weather App513
      • Other Weather Apps516
  • Troubleshooting518
    • Basic Troubleshooting518
      • What to Do If the DROID Stops Responding518
      • Managing Your Apps519
      • Resolving Issues With Placing a Phone Call, Syncing With Google, or Browsing the Web522
      • Turning Off Airplane Mode523
      • Cycling Your Wi-Fi Connection524
      • Resolving Sound Issues in Music or Video524
      • Resolving Problems When Making Purchases525
    • Advanced Troubleshooting525
      • Performing a Factory Data Reset525
      • Increasing Your Text Message Limit526
    • Additional Troubleshooting and Help Resources527
      • The Motorola DROID Support Pages527
      • DROID-Related Blogs528
• Sync Media to your DROID530
  • DROID Media Sync532
    • Where to Enjoy Your Media on Your DROID533
    • Moving Files With Your USB Connection533
      • Selecting a USB Connection Mode534
      • Changing USB Connection Modes535
      • Dragging-and-Dropping Files535
      • Disconnecting Your DROID Safely (Don’t Skip!)537
    • Using doubleTwist537
      • Downloading and Installing doubleTwist538
      • Getting Started With doubleTwist539
      • Importing Your Playlists540
      • Connecting Your DROID to doubleTwist541
      • Syncing Music and Podcast Subscriptions Automatically541
      • Fine Tuning the Sync542
      • Dragging-and-Dropping Media Onto Your DROID544
      • My Music App Won’t Play My Music544
      • Finding and Subscribing to Podcasts With doubleTwist545
      • Finding Apps in the Android Market With doubleTwist546
      • Buying Music from the Amazon MP3 Store in doubleTwist547
  • DRIOD App Guide550
    • Document Tools550
    • Printing552
    • File Management553
    • Virus Protection, Backups, and Security554
    • Presentation Software556
    • Web Conferencing557
    • Notetaking and Mind Mapping558
    • Email Management560
    • To-Do Lists561
    • Expenses and Finance562
    • Travel564
    • Health and Medicine565
    • Law and Legal567
    • Real Estate568
    • Sales and CRM570
    • Retail571
    • Finance572
    • Project Management574
    • Education and Training575
    • Social Media576
    • Information Technology578
    • Other Apps579
• Index582
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