Motorola DROID User Manual

■ CONTENTS
ix
Supported Software (What You Need) . ........................................................................................................... 108
Before You Install ............................................................................................................................................. 108
Downloading and Installing . ........................................................................................................................... 109
Setting Up the Software . ................................................................................................................................. 109
Troubleshooting Google Calendar Sync . ......................................................................................................... 111
Missing Sync for Android . .................................................................................................................................... 112
Reviews of the Missing Sync for Android . ...................................................................................................... 112
Supported Software (What You Need) ............................................................................................................ 113
Before You Install . ........................................................................................................................................... 113
Downloading and Installing PC or Mac Software ............................................................................................ 113
Installing and Setting Up the DROID Software . ............................................................................................... 116
Troubleshooting Missing Sync . ....................................................................................................................... 116
CompanionLink for Android . ................................................................................................................................ 117
Reviews of CompanionLink and DejaOffice App ............................................................................................. 118
Supported Software (What You Need) ............................................................................................................ 119
Before You Install . ........................................................................................................................................... 119
Google Calendar First Time User . ................................................................................................................... 119
Downloading and Installing the PC Software . ................................................................................................. 120
Installing and Setting Up the DROID Software
(Only Required for USB Sync or CL Hosted Server options) . .................................................................... 124
Troubleshooting CompanionLink . ................................................................................................................... 125
■Chapter 5: Wi-Fi and 3G Connectivity .......................................................... 127
Understanding Your Connection . ......................................................................................................................... 127
3G and 4G ........................................................................................................................................................ 128
Wi-Fi ................................................................................................................................................................ 129
Wi-Fi Security .................................................................................................................................................. 130
Bluetooth .......................................................................................................................................................... 131
GPS .................................................................................................................................................................. 131
Creating a Wi-Fi Hotspot with Your DROID . .......................................................................................................... 131
Troubleshooting Connections . ............................................................................................................................. 133
Roaming ........................................................................................................................................................... 133
Managing Power .............................................................................................................................................. 134
Managing Syncing . ......................................................................................................................................... 134
Airplane Mode .................................................................................................................................................. 135
VPN ....................................................................................................................................................................... 135
VNC .................................................................................................................................................................. 136
Android’s Web Browser . ................................................................................................................................. 136
■Chapter 6: Organize Your Home Screen: Icons and Widgets ....................... 137
Home Screen, Sweet Home Screen . .................................................................................................................... 137
The App Tray ......................................................................................................................................................... 138
Adding App Icons to Your Home Screen . ........................................................................................................ 138
Adding Bookmarks to Your Home Screen . ........................................................................................................... 139
Adding Shortcuts .................................................................................................................................................. 141
Adding Folders ...................................................................................................................................................... 141
Widgets ................................................................................................................................................................. 142
Android Widget Size . ....................................................................................................................................... 143
Motorola Widgets .................................................................................................................................................. 144

Motorola DROID Specifications

General

RAM	256 MB
Expandable Storage	microSD, up to 32 GB
Display Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass
SIM	Mini-SIM
Loudspeaker	Yes
3.5mm Jack	Yes
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS
Radio	No
Main Camera Video	480p@24fps
Colors	Black
Display	480 x 854 pixels
Processor	600 MHz ARM Cortex-A8
Operating System	Android 2.0 (Eclair)
Primary Camera	5 MP
Battery	1400 mAh
Dimensions	115.8 x 60 x 13.7 mm
Weight	169 g
Network	CDMA / EVDO
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, A2DP
Sensors	Accelerometer, proximity, compass