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My Motorola Atrix 4G
- By Craig James Johnston
- Published Jul 3, 2011 by Que. Part of the My... series.
- Copyright 2012
- Dimensions: 6" x 9"
- Pages: 336
- Edition: 1st
- Book
- ISBN-10: 0-7897-4888-6
- ISBN-13: 978-0-7897-4888-1
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Craig James Johnston is the author of several books on smartphones and of many technical articles that have appeared in the print magazine "Smartphone Essentials", published by Imagine Publishing, and on the popular BlackBerry blog called "CrackBerry.com". CrackBerry.com has millions of registered members and sees more than 36 million monthly unique page views worldwide. Craig is also the co-host on the popular CrackBerry.com podcast that has 250,000 listeners each month.
Step-by-step instructions with callouts to Motorola Atrix 4G photos so that you can see exactly what to do
Help when you run into Motorola Atrix 4G problems or limitations
Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your Motorola Atrix 4G
Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your Motorola Atrix 4G working just the way you want. Learn how to:
• Get started fast!
• Make the most of Atrix 4G’s advanced hardware and new Android software
• Convert your Atrix 4G into a laptop with Motorola’s amazing Lapdock
• Manage all your contacts and email together--from Gmail, Exchange, Facebook, and beyond
• Play media, search YouTube, upload new videos--even display videos on TV
• Connect to Bluetooth devices, Wi-Fi networks, and secure VPNs
• Visit, bookmark, share, and track websites
• Use GPS to find local search results and businesses
• Track your calendar--including events stored on Google Calendar or Microsoft Exchange
• Capture, store, and share photos
• Send and receive text and multimedia messages
• Use Google Voice to cut calling costs and automatically transcribe voicemail
• Get instant information updates with real-time widgets
• Find, choose, install, and work with new Android apps
• Customize wallpaper, keyboard, display, and accessibility options
• Secure your Atrix with its built-in fingerprint reader
• Squeeze out more hours of battery life
• Keep your Motorola Atrix 4G up-to-date and running smoothly
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Basic manual for my new phone, By Barbara "Moccasin" (MOBILE, AL, United States) - See all my reviews
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The week after I got my Atrix 4G from ATT, I ordered this book from Amazon. It is a godsend, for sure. I've been reading it at night and admittedly it is not great literature, and I fall asleep while reading. However, it is all in one place and easier to bookmark than the online instructions through either Motorola or ATT.It has a section in it to help connect with the media dock and the car dock, great little pieces of equipment which I got in my ATT bundle with a fine discount at the time. The author also suggests some of the Android apps, how to save on the battery life (which is problematical with this phone), and how to save on your data use. I do not have my phone "tethered" so use it as a straight WiFi connection for things like email and Facebook, and even weather. Therefore, I have not evaluated the section in the book about tethering. My last phone was the Blackberry Curve 8100 which had great ringtones....best alarm clock ever bar... Read more |
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My Motorola Atrix 4G: Audio and Video
Table of Contents
Prologue Getting to Know Your Motorola Atrix 4G 3
Your Motorola Atrix 4G’s External Features 3
Fundamentals of Android 8
The Unlock Screen 8
The Home Screen 9
Using Your Motorola Atrix 4G’s Touchscreen 11
Using Your Motorola Atrix 4G’s Keyboard 12
Starting and Switching Applications 18
Menus 20
Installing Synchronization Software 21
First-Time Setup 24
Chapter 1 Contacts 29
Getting to Know the Contacts Application 30
Adding Accounts 30
Adding and Managing Contacts 40
Communicating with Contacts 49
Chapter 2 Using the Phone and Google Voice 55
Getting to Know the Phone Application 56
Receiving a Call 57
Placing a Call 59
Dialing Using Your Voice 61
Configuring the Phone Application 67
Google Voice 71
Setting Up Google Voice 71
Using Google Voice 77
Chapter 3 Audio and Video 83
The Music Application--Audio 83
Managing Playlists 89
Playing and Sharing Videos with the Gallery Application 93
Recording Videos with the Camera Application 100
YouTube 106
Using doubleTwist to Synchronize Audio and Video 110
Chapter 4 Connecting to Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and VPNs 117
Connecting to Bluetooth Devices 117
Pairing with a New Bluetooth Device 117
Wi-Fi 121
Cellular Networks 127
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) 129
Adding a VPN 129
Sharing Your 4G Connection over Wi-Fi for Others to Use 132
Share Your Media Files with Televisions and Other Devices 134
Chapter 5 Emailing 141
Gmail 141
Setting Up the Email Application 152
Adding a New Corporate Account 153
All Emails in One Place 163
Adding a New POP3 or IMAP Account 163
Chapter 6 Browsing the Web 171
Navigating with the Browser 171
Using Bookmarks, Most Viewed, and History 173
Using GPS Location 177
Managing Multiple Windows 178
Page Options 179
Customizing Browser Settings 180
Downloading Files 184
Chapter 7 Text and Multimedia Messaging 187
Text Messaging Application 187
Chapter 8 Working with Date, Time, and Calendar 197
Setting the Date and Time 198
The Alarm & Timer Application 199
Managing Alarms 200
The HD Multimedia Docks 202
Using the Calendar Application 203
Responding to a Meeting Request 208
Chapter 9 Taking, Storing, and Viewing Pictures 213
Using the Camera Application 213
Viewing and Managing Your Photos 218
Synchronizing Photos with Your Computer 224
Working with Pictures Manually 224
Working with doubleTwist 229
Chapter 10 Working with Android Applications 233
Google Checkout 233
Android Market 235
Deleting Applications 240
Deleting an Application Using Settings 240
Chapter 11 Customizing Your Motorola Atrix 4G 247
Change Your Wallpaper 247
Change Your Keyboard 252
The Swype Keyboard 252
Region and Language 256
Accessibility Settings 258
Display Settings 259
Using Your Fingerprint to Unlock Your Atrix 260
Chapter 12 Motorola Atrix 4G Lapdock 267
Getting to Know the Lapdock 268
Using the Lapdock 270
Overview of the Interface 270
Lapdock Settings 272
File Manager 286
Adding an App Tray Shortcut 288
Chapter 13 Maintaining Motorola Atrix 4G and Solving Problems 291
Updating Android 291
Optimizing the Battery Life 293
Looking After the Battery 293
Caring for Motorola Atrix’s Exterior 298
Getting Help with Your Motorola Atrix 298
Index 299
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