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

2. Agenda Tablet Buttons Home Screen Navigations & Settings Apps
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Charging & Care

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

4. Tablet Buttons

5. 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

6. 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

7. Kindle Buttons
Volume Controls
Power Button

8. The Home Button

9. 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

10. 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

11. Unlocking Your Device

12. Unlocking Your Device
Android
Kindle Fire
iPad

13. Unlocking Your Device
Android
Kindle Fire
iPad

14. 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.

15. Home Screen & Settings

16. iPad Home Screen

17. Android Home Screen

18. Kindle Home Screen

19. Notifications Screen
Android
Kindle Fire
iPad

20. 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)

21. Settings

22. iPad Settings

23. Android Settings

24. Kindle Settings

25. Connecting to Wi-Fi
Android
iPad

26. Kindle – Connecting to Wi-Fi

27. Bluetooth
Android
iPad

28. iPad - Changing a Passcode

29. Android - Changing a Passcode

30. Kindle - Changing a Passcode

31. ACTIVITY #3

32. Apps

33. Opening Apps
Android
iPad
Kindle Fire

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

35. 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

36. Kindle - Closing Apps

37. Kindle - Closing Apps

38. ACTIVITY #4

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51. Charging & Care

52. 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

53. 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

54. Questions?
Thank you!
Part Two Next Week
Tablet Apps