Tablets: Getting Started Shana Lopez Technology Education Associate Gail Borden Public Library District

Agenda Tablet Buttons Home Screen Navigations & Settings Apps Entering Text Charging & Care

Which Tablet Do You Own? Android Kindle Fire iPad *Note: Button locations vary depending on device and manufacturer. Android Kindle Fire iPad

Tablet Buttons

iPad Buttons Power button The Power button can: Turn your device on/off Put your device in “sleep” mode “Wake” your device Mute/screen Rotation switch Volume Controls Home button

Android Buttons Power Button The Power button can: Turn your device on/off Put your device in “sleep” mode “Wake” your device Restart your device Camera Button Volume Controls Task Manager Button Return Button Home Button

Kindle Buttons Volume Controls Power Button

The Home Button

iPad Home Button The Home button will: Bring you to your Home Screen with one tap Open Task Manager with a quick, double tap Activate Siri if held down for a few seconds Home button

Android Home Button The Home button will: Bring you to your Home Screen with one tap Activate Voice Command/ Google search app if held down for a few seconds Potentially provide you with additional features if double tapped Home Button

Unlocking Your Device

Unlocking Your Device Android Kindle Fire iPad

Unlocking Your Device Android Kindle Fire iPad

ACTIVITY #1 Locate and Identify your tablet’s components (1) On/Off button – Does your tablet offer “restart” options? (2) Volume Controls (3) Home Button (4) Additional Buttons (5) unlocking your device.

Home Screen & Settings

iPad Home Screen

Android Home Screen

Kindle Home Screen

Notifications Screen Android Kindle Fire iPad

ACTIVITY #2 (1) Determine how to access “All Apps” (1) Customize Your Home Screen by adding frequently used apps and removing others. (3) Explore the secondary screens available (using the navigation buttons)

Settings

iPad Settings

Android Settings

Kindle Settings

Connecting to Wi-Fi Android iPad

Kindle – Connecting to Wi-Fi

Bluetooth Android iPad

iPad - Changing a Passcode

Android - Changing a Passcode

Kindle - Changing a Passcode

ACTIVITY #3

Apps

Opening Apps Android iPad Kindle Fire

iPad Task Manager Quickly double tap the Home button to open Task Manager Swipe up to close programs Home button

Android Task Manager Button Tap on the Task Manager button Swipe left/right or tap the “X” in the upper corner to close programs Task Manager Button

Kindle - Closing Apps

Kindle - Closing Apps

ACTIVITY #4

Entering Text

Entering Text

Entering Text - iPad

Entering Text - iPad

Entering Text - iPad

Entering Text - iPad

Entering Text – Android

Entering Text – Android

Entering Text – Android

Entering Text – Android

Entering Text – Kindle

ACTIVITY #5

Charging & Care

Tablet Charging Charge your device when there is 5-10% battery remaining Avoid leaving your device plugged in all the time For fastest charge use an electrical outlet If you’re an infrequent user, make sure to fully charge the battery every couple months as it drains over time

Tablet Care Avoid extreme temperatures and liquids Invest in a case, screen protector and stylus Use a microfiber cloth with screen cleaner to clean your tablet You can make your own cleaning solution with one part 70% isopropyl alcohol and one part distilled water

Questions? Thank you! Part Two Next Week Tablet Apps