Index
Numbers
1x, CDMA2000 standard, 55
1xRTT (1 times Radio Transmission Technology), 55
2G/2.5G (second generation) networks, 50, 52
3G (third generation) networks, 51–53
4G (fourth generation) networks, 51–52
A
A to G utility, 90
accelerometer, 130
acronyms, wireless, 50–51
ADC (Android Developer Challenge), 215
Add Call, conferencing, 74, 76
Add/Remove Star, Gmail, 110
Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Bluetooth, 67
Advanced settings, Browser, 128
Advanced Task Manager, 196
advertising revenue, Google, 4
Agenda, 100–102
airplane mode, 36
airtime, 82
alarm, 174
Albums view, music, 168–169
Amazon MP3 files, 172–174
Amazon Remembers, 198
Amazon.com, Android, 197–198
Android
Browser, 10–11
history and background, 5–6
introduction to this book, 1–2
software updates, 216
Android Developer Challenge (ADC), 215
Android Market, 179–211
Advanced Task Manager, 196
Amazon.com, 197–198
ASTRO File Manager, 195
DoggCatcher, 205
Facebook, 204
FindMyPhone, 206
FlightTrackPro, 207–208
Google Goggles, 199–200
Google Sky Map, 201–202
Google Voice, 187
Layar, 211
Locale, 192
My Tracks, 190
MyBackup Pro, 194
navigating, 180–183
overview of, 179–180
Pandora, 203
purchasing applications, 183–184
reading fine print before buying, 184
ShopSavvy, 188
Twidroid Pro, 191
updating purchased applications, 185–186
Video Player, 193
WeatherBug Elite, 189
Yelp, 209–210
Android Network Awards Winners, 215
antialiasing, email, 107
application drawer, 47–48
Application Info screen, 43
applications
managing with Advanced Task Manager, 196
organizing home screen, 40–41
removing, 41–42
switching between, 20
uninstalling and managing, 42–43
Apps button, Market, 181
Archive option, Gmail, 109
Artists view, music, 168
ASTRO File Manager, 195
attachments
ASTRO support for, 195
MMS support for, 120
using Gmail for large, 105
Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVCRP), Bluetooth, 67
autosync, 36
B
Back button, 20
backup, 194
bar codes
using Amazon Android, 198
using Barcode Scanner, 125
using Google Goggles, 198
using ShopSavvy, 188
Barcode Scanner, 125
Batch Operations, Gmail, 108
batteries
charging schedule, 33–34
first charge, 32–33
life of, 34–35
battery conservation
Advanced Task Manager for, 196
software, 69–70
tips, 68–69
billing disputes, Market, 184
bit.ly, 191
BlackBerry Storm, 56
blogs, Google, 215
Bluetooth
battery conservation, 68
headsets, 63–66
overview of, 63
phone option, 74
profiles, 66–67
bookmarks, 125–126
brightness, power conservation, 68–69
browser. See Web browsing
C
Calendar, 93–102
Agenda, 100–102
creating events and reminders, 99–100
features, 93
if already using Google Calendar, 95–96
limitations, 102
signing up for public calendars, 97–98
starting from scratch, 93–95
using My Calendars, 98–99
viewing, 96–97
call forwarding, 80–82
call-options screen, conferencing, 76
Call Settings screen, 81
call waiting, 77
Caller ID
incoming calls and, 77
Visual Voice Mail, 80
voice mail, 78
camera, 156–161
battery consumption, 35
configuring photo settings, 159–160
managing in Gallery, 161–165
overview of, 156
reviewing photos, 158–159
searching Web with, 199–200
shooting video, 160
taking photos, 156–157
third-party applications, 161
Camera key
shooting video, 160
taking photos, 156–157
user interface, 19
cameraphone. See camera
car, driving directions, 136–138
car charger, 17
car-dock mode, 146–148
Car Locator, 62
Car Mount for Droid, 17
case, mobile-phone, 18
Category buttons, Android Market, 181–182
CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access), 51, 54–55
Change Labels, Gmail, 110
charge cable, 32
Clear button, 44–45
Clear Search History, Gmail, 109
cloud applications, Google
backing up data to, 194
defined, 4
Google Calendar data synced to, 95–96
speech recognition done on, 134
storing contact data on, 83
syncing contacts to, 85–86
troubleshooting contacts, 91–92
Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), 51, 54–55
Color Effect, Camera Settings, 160
comma-separated values (CSV) format, 11, 12, 89–90, 95
comments, 182
Compass Arrow, Google Maps Labs, 152
compose message
Gmail, 108
MMS, 120
SMS, 118
computer, charging phone via, 33
Confirm Delete, Gmail, 108
Contacts
adding, 85–86
dialing, texting, emailing, and mapping, 92
editing, 86–87
favorites, 88
features, 82–83
options, 84–85
setting photo as icon for, 158–159
using Google Contacts, 88–92
viewing, 83–84
controls. See user interface
conversations view, Gmail, 105
Crop button, photos, 164
CSV (comma-separated values) format, 11, 12, 89–90, 95
D
deleting
calendars, 98
contacts, 86–87
email, 115
files on SD card, 195
Gmail, 108–110
groups of instant messages, 10
Visual Voice Mail messages, 79
Delivery Reports, SMS and MMS, 119
dialpad, 74
directions, Google Maps, 136–140
Display option, Contacts tab, 84
DoggCatcher, 205
Done button, camera, 159
Downloads screen, Market updates, 185
driving
Bluetooth headset for, 63–66
car charger, 17
car-dock mode, 146–148
Car Locator, 62
Car Mount, 17
getting Google Maps directions, 136–138
speakerphone and, 75
Droid
controls and UI. See user interface
history and background, 2–7
what's included, 16–17
what's not included, 17–18
Droid, features
calendar, 12
contacts, 11–12
email, 9–10
Google Maps Navigation, 13–14
messaging, 10
mobile phone, 8–9
search, 15
Web browsing, 10–11
YouTube, 14
DynaTAC 8000x, 5
E
Edit Contact screen, 85–88
EDR (Enhanced Data Rate), Bluetooth, 63
email, 104–115
account setup, 111–115
to contacts, 92
features, 9–10
Gmail. See Gmail
reading, replying to, and composing, 115
Email Notifications, Gmail, 109
Enhanced Data Rate (EDR), Bluetooth, 63
EV-DO (Evolution Data Optimized), 55
Event Details screen, Calendar, 99–100
events, calendar
creating, 99–100
importing, 94–95
manually entering, 94
viewing in Agenda, 100–102
Export option, Contacts tab, 85
F
Facebook for Android, 204
Featured section, Market navigation bar, 182
features, turning off unused, 36
files, and ASTRO File Manager, 195
firmware updates, 36
Flash mode, Camera Settings, 159
flick-shuffle, 170
FlightTrackPro, 207–208
force-stop application, 43
fourth generation (4G), 51–52
fourth generation (4G) networks, 51–52
fps (frames per second), video, 160
frames per second (fps), video, 160
G
G1 (Google) phone, 6
Gallery
overview of, 161–162
setting photo options, 163–165
viewing photos, 162–163
Games button, Market navigation bar, 181
GasBot, 62
Gbps (gigabits per second), 50
Gears, 128
General Packet Radio Service (GPRS), 46, 50
General Settings, Gallery, 165
geotagging, 160
gigabits per second (Gbps), 50
Global Positioning System (GPS)
automotive receivers from Garmin, 61
defined, 51
disabling for battery conservation, 68
Google Maps navigation using, 140–150
Google Maps versus, 130, 141–142, 153
overview of, 59–60
setting your location in Google Maps, 131–132
third-party applications, 62
using, 60–61
using My Tracks with, 190
Global System for Mobile communications (GSM), 51, 55
Gmail, 105–110
contacts synced to phone, 11
defined, 4
features, 9–10
launching, 106–107
managing mail, 109–110
overview of, 105–106
setting up multiple accounts, 106
viewing inbox options, 107–109
history and background, 3–4
manufacturing and U.S. carrier partners, 3
setting up or signing into account, 27–29
syncing account, 29–30
Google Checkout, 183
Google Contacts, 88–92
already using, 91
entering contacts manually, 90–91
importing contacts, 89–90
overview of, 11
troubleshooting contacts, 91–92
Google Gears, 128
Google Goggles, 199–200
Google Latitude, 148–150
Google links, 214–216
Google Maps for mobiles, 129
Google Maps Navigation, 129–153
car-dock mode, 146–148
constant Internet connection, 141–142
features, 130
find location, 132–135
as free technology, 153
get directions, 136–140
international applications, 130
Labs feature, 150–152
original Google Maps versus, 129
overview of, 13–14
Satellite view, 144
set your location, 131–132
share with Latitude, 148–150
Street view, 144–145
traffic detection and avoidance, 143
Google Sky Map, 201–202
Google Voice, 187
GPRS (General Packet Radio Service), 46, 50
H
Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Bluetooth, 67
hardware, 49–70
3G, 52–55
Bluetooth, 63–67
GPS, 59–63
power consumption, 67–70
Wi-Fi, 55–59
wireless acronyms, 50–51
headsets, Bluetooth, 63–66
HFP (Hands-Free Profile), Bluetooth, 67
history, Droid, 3–7
Home button, 21
HSP (Headset Profile), Bluetooth, 66
HTC Corp., 1
I
IM (Instant Messaging). See messaging
IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol), 104, 111–112
inbox, Gmail. See Gmail
incoming calls, 73–75
Instant Messaging (IM). See messaging
international applications, Google Maps, 130
Internet
3G phones accessing, 52
constant connection of Google Maps, 141–142
Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP), 104, 111–112
K
Kbps (kilobits per second), 50
keyboard (Droid only), 19, 21–22
kilobits per second (Kbps), 50
L
Labels, Gmail, 109
Labs, Google Maps, 150–152
Latitude, 148–150
Layer button, Google Maps Labs, 152
Layers screen, Google Maps, 134–135, 139–140
Locale application, 37, 69–70, 192
location, in Google Maps
finding, 132–135
getting directions, 136–140
setting your, 131–132
sharing with Latitude, 148–150
showing photo, 165
location, storing in photo data, 160
Location and Security Settings screen, GPS, 60
login
Google account, 27–29
not saving for sensitive sites, 128
Wi-Fi network security, 59
Long Term Evolution (LTE), 52
lost phone, 81
Low Battery profile, 70
LTE (Long Term Evolution), 52
M
.m3u files, 171–172
mAh (milliampere-hour) battery, 18, 31, 33–34, 37–38
manufacturing, Motorola and HTC, 5
mapping, contacts, 92
maps. See Google Maps Navigation
Mark Read option, Gmail, 109
Market. See Android Market
Mbps (megabits per second), 50
media options
camera, 156–161
Gallery, 161–165
music. See music
third-party applications, 155
YouTube, 174–177
memory card management, 38–40
Menu button, 20
Merge Calls, conferencing, 76
messaging, 116–121
MMS, 119–120
overview of, 116–117
SMS, 117–119
Twitter, 121
unlimited text package for, 117
Micro USB port, 17, 19, 32, 34
microphone
built-in, 75
executing Web search, 123
purchasing earbuds for, 17
searching location in Google Maps, 132, 134
speakerphone, 75
microSD card
all music stored on, 166
copying files to, 172
Gallery photos stored on, 161
managing, 38–39
playing video files stored on, 193
reading playlists from, 170
storing backups on, 194
transferring music files, 172
viewing available space on, 172
microSDHC (Micro Secure Digital High Capacity) card, 38. See also microSD card
Microsoft Exchange server, 105
milliampere-hour battery. See mAh (milliampere-hour) battery
mini USB, 34
missed call information, 78
MMS. See Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)
mobile applications, Google, 214
mobile browsers, 122
Moore's Law, 39
More button
bookmark options, 125
Browser options, 126–128
calendar display options, 98
contact data options, 85–86, 91
Gallery options, 164–165
Labs options, 150
watching videos in High Quality, 176
More Layers button, 135
Motorola, 5
Motorola Milestone, 124
MP3, Amazon, 172–174
multimedia. See media options
Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)
overview of, 119–120
sending cameraphone photos by, 156
multitouch features, 124
music, 166–174
alarms, notifications and ringtones, 174
Albums view, 168–169
Amazon MP3 files, 172–174
Artists view, 168
file formats, 166
playing, 166–167
Playlists view, 170–171
Songs view, 170
streaming directly to phone, 203
transferring files, 171–172
Music Genome Project, 203
Mute
Gmail option, 109
icon for phone, 74
My Calendars, 98–99
My Location, 131–135
MyBackup Pro, 194
N
naming email account, 114
navigation. See Google Maps Navigation
navigation bar, Android Market, 181
network acronyms, 50–51
Network SSID, 58
New Contact option, 84
New Message
MMS, 120
SMS, 118
New Visual Voice Mail Messages alert, 79
notifications
creating from music file, 174
email, 114
Gmail, 109
identifying icons, 45–46
SMS messaging, 118
status bar display, 44
O
Object Push Profile (OPP), Bluetooth, 67
OHA (Open Alliance Handset), 7
On-The-Go (OTG), 34
online, getting, 30–31
online applications. See cloud applications, Google
Open Alliance Handset (OHA), 7
OPP (Object Push Profile), Bluetooth, 67
Orienteer, 62
OTG (On-The-Go), 34
outgoing calls, 73–75
Outgoing Server Settings screen, 112–113
P
packaging, Droid, 16–17
Pandora, 203
Party Shuffle, music, 167
passwords
browser options, 128
email setup, 110–113
Google account setup, 28–29
Wi-Fi, 56–59
PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile), Bluetooth, 67
personal identification number (PIN), Bluetooth headset, 65
phone
adding contacts, 85–86
call forwarding, 80–82
call waiting, 77
conference calls, 76–77
incoming and outgoing calls, 73–75
managing contacts on, 83–84
online resources for, 216
overview of, 72–73
speakerphone, 75
Visual Voice Mail, 79–80
voice mail, 78–79
photos
adding to contact information, 87
configuring settings, 159–160
reviewing, 158–159
setting options, 163–164
taking, 156–157
viewing, 162–163
PIN (personal identification number), Bluetooth headset, 65
Playlists view, music, 170–171
podcasts, 205
Points of Interest (POIs), 142
POIs (Points of Interest), 142
POP (Post Office Protocol), Version 3, 104, 111–112
Popular Categories, Google Maps Labs, 152
power consumption, 67–70. See also batteries; battery conservation
Power Control widget, 36, 41, 68–70
privacy settings, Browser, 128
profiles, Bluetooth, 66–67
public transportation directions, 138–139
push feature, Gmail inbox, 105
Q
QWERTY keyboard
features, 8–10
overview of, 20–21
user interface, 19
R
radios
3G, 52–55
battery conservation, 68
battery consumption, 35
Bluetooth, 63–67
Global Positioning System, 59–63
overview of, 49
Wi-Fi, 55–59
Read option, Gmail, 109
Refresh option
Browser options, 126–127
Gmail, 107
reinstallations, Market purchases, 184
relevance, search feature, 15
reminders, calendar event, 99–100
ReportSpam option, Gmail, 110
RerWare servers, 194
Research In Motion (RIM), 23, 34, 56
resources, 213–218
Google links, 214–216
third-party links, 216–217
Twitter, 217
Return button (Droid only), 27
returns, Market purchases, 184
Rev. A EV-DO (Evolution Data Optimized), 55
reviewing photos, 158
RIM (Research In Motion), 23, 34, 56
ringtones
creating from music file, 174
Gmail, 109
Rotate button, photos, 164
S
Satellite view, Google Maps, 144
Scale bar, Google Maps Labs, 151
Scene mode, Camera Settings, 159
screen brightness, 35–36
screen film, 18
Screen Timeout setting, 35, 68–69
Search button, 21
search features
contacts, 84
Google Maps, 133–135
Google mobile, 4
Market, 180–181
overview of, 15
second generation (2G/2.5G) networks, 50, 52
security
Browser options, 128
outgoing mail servers, 113
Wi-Fi, 58–59
Send key
answering call, 74
launch application, 47
making call, 73
Sense UI (user interface), 2
Set As button, camera, 158–159
Set As button, photos, 164
Settings, Gmail, 108
setup, 26–31
Bluetooth headsets, 63–64
getting online, 30–31
getting started, 26–27
Google account, 27–29
syncing account, 29–30
ways to say OK, 27
Wi-Fi, 56–58
Share button, photos, 158, 163
ShopSavvy, 188
Short Message Service (SMS), 116–119
shutter-release button, camera, 157
Signature option, Gmail, 108
slideshows, 165
SMS (Short Message Service), 117–119
software updates, 216
Songs view, 170
Sound & Display Settings screen, 68–69
Spanning Sync, 90
speakerphone, 74–75
speed acronyms, 50
Speed Proof, 62
spoofing, 58
stolen phone, 81
Store Location mode, Camera Settings, 160
Street view, Google Maps, 144–145
synchronization
Google account setup, 29–30
Google Calendar, 95–96
Google Contacts, 88–90
keeping contacts current, 83
T
TeeDroid Caddy, 62
Terrain Layer, Google Maps Labs, 151
testing network quality, 53
texting, 92. See also messaging
third generation (3G) networks, 51–53
third-party links, 216–217
thumbnail view, Gallery, 161–162
timeout intervals, 20
top bar, Android Market, 182
trackball (Eris only), 22–23, 27
traffic, Google Maps, 139–140, 143
Traffic Cams, 62
transferred calls, 82
transferring music files, 171–172
Transit, Google Maps for, 138–139
TripIt, 207–208
troubleshooting contacts, 91–92
tutorials, Droid setup, 26
feelings about social networking, 204
as new instant messaging, 121
online resources, 217
Twidroid Pro, 191
U
uninstalling applications, 42–43
Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS), 24
unlock phone, 20
updates
Android Market application, 185–186
Android software, 216
firmware, 36
upgrading software, 2
USB Implementers Forum, Inc. (USB-IF), 34
USB On-The-Go (OTG), 34
Use GPS Satellites, Google Maps, 131–132
Use Wireless Networks, 60–61, 131–132
user interface, 18–24
Back button, 20
Droid versus Droid Eris, 2
getting online, 30–31
Home button, 21
keyboard (Droid only), 21–22
Menu button, 20
overview of, 18–19
Search button, 21
Send/End keys (Eris only), 23–24
trackball (Eris only), 22–23
user name
Browser privacy settings, 128
email account setup, 112–113
Google account setup, 28
V
vCard format, 85
Verizon button, Market navigation bar, 181
Verizon Wireless
4G coverage and, 52
call forwarding, 81
checking 3G coverage, 53
checking U.S. addresses on coverage map, 9
overview of, 4
releasing BlackBerry without Wi-Fi, 56
setting up Droid on, 26–29
terminating service with, 54
Visual Voice Mail features, 79–80
Vibrate option, Gmail, 109
video
managing in Gallery, 161–165
playing with Video Player, 193
shooting, 160
View Labels option, Gmail, 108
viewfinder, camera photos, 157
viewing
calendar in Agenda, 100–102
calendars, 96–97
contacts, 83–84
VIP mode, Locale, 70
Visual Voice Mail (VMM), 79–80
VMM (Visual Voice Mail), 79–80
Voice Dialer, 23
voice mail, 78–80
voice recognition, 104
voice search
Google Maps, 133–134
Google Maps car-dock mode, 147–148
Web browsing, 15
W
walking directions, Google Maps, 139
Waze, 62
WeatherBug Elite, 189
Web browsing, 121–128
Barcode Scanner, 125
bookmarks, 125–126
Droid browser, 122–124
mobile browsers, 122
More icon, 126–127
overview of, 10–11
Refresh, 126–127
search features, 15
Windows, 126
white balance, Camera Settings, 159
Wi-Fi, 55–59
adding network, 57–58
connecting to network, 56–57
disabling for battery conservation, 68
indicating strength of connection, 58
overview of, 55–56
security precautions, 58–59
widgets, 41–42
Wikitude, 62
Windows screen, Browser, 126–127
wireless acronyms, 50–51
wireline telephone, 82
Y
Yelp, 209–210
YouTube
online resources, 216
overview of, 14
working with, 174–177
Z
zoom
photo, 162–163
Web browser, 124