1. Introduction to Android

2. What is Android?
An operating system, similar to how PCs use Microsoft to operate
Maintained by Google but other developer may modify or create applications / tools
Multiple versions for smartphones and tablets
Variations by manufacturer (Samsung, Motorola, HTC, etc.) and device (smartphone, table, etc.)
Regular and automatic updates

3. Versions Versions have a confectionary names and a number:
Cupcake (1.5)
Donut (1.6)
Eclair (2.0–2.1)
Froyo (2.2–2.2.3)
Gingerbread (2.3–2.3.7)
Honeycomb (3.0–3.2.6)
Ice Cream Sandwich ( )
Jelly Bean ( )
KitKat (4.4–4.4.4, 4.4W–4.4W.2)
Lollipop ( )
For reference only: you don’t need to memorize these.
To check your version:
Menu
System Settings
About Phone
Version will be listed

4. Standard Features
Smartphone: phone dialer, text messaging client and phone number storage.
Camera, video recording, photo gallery
Standard apps such as Gmail client, Google Maps, Google Play, Music player, and YouTube.
Room for customization and preferences

5. Home Screen
Will differ by model but share features such as Clock, Phone, Messaging, Internet, and Play Store.
Think of this as similar to your PC or home desktop.

6. Apps Apps are programs to tap open and run.
Google Play, is the store to find applications, music, books, and more
Similar to iTUNES for Apple
Some apps are free and some have a fee
Tip: gift cards are available at major retailers if you do not want to use a credit card

7. Phone Calls
New number: tap the telephone icon, enter the number, tap the telephone icon
Call log: shows recent calls
To phone a contacts: use search (magnifier)

8. Receive a call
If the number is in your contacts the name, and possibly the photo, will appear.
If a new number you want to save, use “add to contacts”

9. Play Store
Enter store from icon or search. Select a category or do a general search

10. Google Play
Apps will be listed as either “Free” or with a dollar amount. You will not be charged without a verification.
Hint: Redeem a gift card here if you want to make a purchase without a credit card.

11. Google Play

12. Widgets
Small programs that live on your home screen to perform a task (music, wifi on/off)or show information (clock, weather)
Instant information and updates regularly to show you information (current time/weather)

13. Camera
Your device can be used as a camera, a videocamera, or for video chats.
The Gallery stores the photos.

14. Share a photo Open the gallery and select the photo(s)
Select the “share” icon and options appear

15. Connectivity
Data plan v Wifi

16. Using the Internet