■ CONTENTS
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App Reference Tables ........................................................................................................................................... 21
Getting Started ................................................................................................................................................. 21
Stay Connected and Organized ........................................................................................................................ 23
Entertaining Yourself ....................................................................................................................................... 24
Staying Informed .............................................................................................................................................. 26
Networking Socially ......................................................................................................................................... 27
Being Productive .............................................................................................................................................. 28
Part II: Introduction .......................................................................................... 29
■Introduction ................................................................................................... 31
Congratulations on Your New DROID! ................................................................................................................... 31
Referring to your DROID ................................................................................................................................... 33
How This Book Is Organized ............................................................................................................................ 33
Quickly Locating Tips, Cautions, and Notes ................................................................................................ ..... 34
Free DROID Email Tips ..................................................................................................................................... 35
Part III: You and Your DROID. . . ........................................................................ 37
■Chapter 1: Getting Started ............................................................................. 39
Getting to Know Your DROID ................................................................................................................................. 39
What Is Included in the Box ............................................................................................................................. 40
Power and Lock Button .................................................................................................................................... 40
Volume Buttons ................................................................................................................................................ 41
Slide to Unlock ................................................................................................................................................. 42
Slide to Mute .................................................................................................................................................... 42
Using the Four Buttons Along the Bottom ........................................................................................................ 42
Slide-out Keyboard (for DROID and DROID 2) ................................................................................................... 43
Dedicated Camera Button ................................................................................................................................ 44
Inserting a Memory Card and Removing the Battery ....................................................................................... 44
Adjusting the Date, Time, Time Zone, and 24-Hour Format ............................................................................. 45
Adjusting the DROID’s Brightness .................................................................................................................... 47
Charging Your DROID and Battery Life Tips ..................................................................................................... 48
Setting up Accounts on Your DROID ..................................................................................................................... 54
Setting up Your Google Account ...................................................................................................................... 55
Using Other Google Services ............................................................................................................................ 55
Setting up More Types of Accounts ................................................................................................................. 56
Finding Your Email ........................................................................................................................................... 56
Securing Your DROID ............................................................................................................................................ 57
Setting a Screen Lock ...................................................................................................................................... 57
Locking Your DROID ......................................................................................................................................... 60
Unlocking Your DROID ...................................................................................................................................... 60
Maintaining Your DROID ........................................................................................................................................ 60
Cleaning Your DROID Screen ........................................................................................................................... 60
Cases and Protective Covers for Your DROID ................................................................................................... 61
Where to Buy Your Covers ............................................................................................................................... 61
What to Buy ...................................................................................................................................................... 61
Saving Money on Phone Plans .............................................................................................................................. 63
Data Packages ................................................................................................................................................. 63
Text, Picture, and Video Messaging Plans ....................................................................................................... 63
Equipment Insurance Plans ............................................................................................................................. 64
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