Google Android 2.3 User Manual

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AUG-2.3-103 Android User’s Guide
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Google Android 2.3 Specifications

General

Version	2.3
Codename	Gingerbread
Release Date	December 6, 2010
Kernel	Linux kernel 2.6.35
User Interface	Graphical (Multi-touch)
Supported architectures	ARM
Default user interface	Graphical (Multi-touch)
New Features	Near Field Communication (NFC) support, improved keyboard, copy/paste, improved power management
API Level	9
Preceded by	Android 2.2
Succeeded by	Android 3.0

Summary

Android basics

Starting Android for the first time

Guide to the initial setup and first-time use of Android on your phone.

Getting to know the Home screen

Understand the main interface elements and navigation of the Android Home screen.

Using the touchscreen

Learn various touch gestures like tap, swipe, pinch, and double-tap for phone interaction.

Locking your screen

Secure your phone by setting up a screen lock pattern, PIN, or password.

Optimizing battery life

Extend battery performance by managing features, brightness, and sync settings.

Connecting to networks and devices

Connecting to mobile networks

Details on connecting to cellular networks for voice and data transmission.

Connecting to Wi-Fi networks

Instructions for establishing connections to available Wi-Fi networks.

Connecting to Bluetooth devices

Steps to pair and connect your phone with Bluetooth-enabled devices.

Connecting to a computer via USB

Transfer files between your phone and computer using a USB cable.

Placing and receiving calls

Placing and ending calls

Learn how to initiate, conduct, and terminate phone calls using the Phone application.

Answering or rejecting calls

How to accept or decline incoming phone calls on your device.

Calling your contacts

Make calls directly from your contact list or favorites.

Searching by text and voice

Searching your phone and the web

Use Google Search to find information on your phone and the internet.

Using Voice Actions

Perform tasks and search using voice commands through Voice Search.

Contacts

Opening your contacts

Access and view your phone's contact list, including favorites.

Adding contacts

Step-by-step guide to adding new contacts and their information.

Editing contact details

Accounts

Adding and removing accounts

Configuring account sync and display options

Gmail

Opening Gmail and your Inbox

Composing and sending a message

Searching for messages

Changing Gmail settings

Calendar

Viewing your calendar and events

Creating an event

Email

Opening Email and the Accounts screen

Reading your messages

Composing and sending email

Adding and editing email accounts

Messaging

Opening Messaging

Exchanging messages

Changing Messaging settings

Browser

Opening Browser

Navigating within a webpage

Downloading files

Changing Browser settings

Maps, Navigation, Places, and Latitude

Opening Maps

Viewing My Location and location services

Searching, exploring, and starring places

Getting directions

Obtain step-by-step directions for travel by foot, transit, bicycle, or car.

Navigating with Google Maps Navigation (Beta)

Use turn-by-turn voice guidance for navigation to your destination.

Camera

Opening Camera and taking pictures or videos

Changing Camera settings

Gallery

Opening Gallery and viewing your albums

Working with pictures

Working with videos

Music

Transferring music files to your phone

Opening Music and working with your library

Playing music

Clock

Setting alarms

Set, configure, and manage alarms with custom times, ringtones, and repeat options.

Changing Clock alarm settings

Market

Opening Android Market and finding applications

Downloading and installing applications

Find, download, and install applications from the Android Market.

Managing your downloads

Settings

Opening Settings

Wireless & networks

Manage Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, VPN, tethering, and mobile network connections.

Call settings

Configure call forwarding, call waiting, voicemail, and fixed dialing numbers.

Sound settings

Display settings

Location & security settings

Manage location services, screen lock, and device administrator permissions.

Accounts & sync settings

Add, remove, and manage accounts and their data synchronization settings.

Language & keyboard settings