1. Android: The Basics Part 1 Allyson Coan Adult Services Librarian
July 18, 2016

2. What We’ll Cover Part 1 Part 2 What is Android?
The Parts of an Android
Tips and Tricks
More Sources
Getting Around
Google
Settings
Sources
Questions?

3. What is Android? PHONES TABLETS Google Nexus Kindle Fire HDX HTC One
Samsung Galaxy Tab
Samsung Galaxy
Sony Xperia Z4
Motorola Droid
Lenovo Yoga Tab
LG Electronics Optimus G
Nexus 9
Android is an operating system created by Google for use on mobile computing devices.
Runs on  both smartphones and tablet computers
Since many hardware manufacturers install Android as the operating system for their devices, there are many different devices with widely varying capabilities and prices
Latest version: Android 6.0 Marshmallow (we’ll get to setting where you can check later)

4. Be the Together, Not the Same

5. Parts of an Android

6. Getting Around Three Main Buttons: Back
Takes you one step back to whatever you were doing prior to the beginning of your current step
Works in web navigation, navigation, or navigation to a previously open program
Home
Display Home screen
Overview
Display list of recent apps and screens
App Launcher

7. Home screen
The home screen is a place where you can place icons for your favorite apps and add widgets. 
Google Search bar
To quickly start a search, tap the Google search box widget at the top of your home screen. You can also quickly issue voice commands to Android from here to search and perform other actions without typing anything.
Notifications
Using Notifications: To access your phone’s notifications, pull down the notification drawer from the top of the screen with your finger. Tap a notification to interact with it or swipe a notification to the left or right to get rid of it.
Touch Gestures
Tap something to activate it
move your finger around the screen to scroll up and down
swipe from left to right and right to left to move between screens
To select something, whether it’s text or something you’d like to move around on your screen, long press it. This is the equivalent of a click-and-drag on Windows.
Widgets

8. Google is Android’s Operating System
Your google account is tightly linked with the OS
Back-up phone’s settings
Keep track of installed apps
Google apps and services
Calendar
Drive
Photos
Contacts
If you ever get a new Android phone or restore your current phone to its factory default settings, a Google account ensures that it’s all backed up. You can also access , contacts, calendar events, and other data on the web. Android can even automatically upload your photos to a private album on Google+ so you’ll always have a backup copy.

9. Google Now
GOOGLE NOW
Feature built into your Android that provides info relevant to what you are doing
Uses cards to provide chunks of information
Weather forecasts
Driving directions
Flight info
Can quickly browse, act upon, and dismiss
Customizable
Access quickly
Search box at top
Location’s current weather
News stories
Card settings
Set reminders

10. Settings

11. Settings
GOOGLE NOW
Feature built into your Android that provides info relevant to what you are doing
Uses cards to provide chunks of information
Weather forecasts
Driving directions
Flight info
Can quickly browse, act upon, and dismiss
Customizable
Access quickly
Search box at top
Location’s current weather
News stories
Card settings
Set reminders

12. Sources How to Geek “Welcome to Android: A beginners guide”
PC World “A Guide to Using Your Android Phone”
Android Central: Android 101
Check out some books! Located just behind the computer classroom on the 2nd floor
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