Specifications

Prologue
Getting to Know Your
Galaxy Note II
Let’s start by getting to know more about your Galaxy Note II
by examing the external features, device features, and how the
Android 4.1 operating system works.
In addition to Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), this chapter covers the
Samsung TouchWiz interface, which is overlaid on top of Android to
adjust the way things look and function.
Your Galaxy Note II’s External Features
Becoming familiar with the external features of your Galaxy Note II
is a good place to start because you will be using them often. This
section covers some of the technical specifications of your Galaxy
Note II, including the touchscreen, camera, and S Pen. There are
many versions of the Samsung Galaxy Note II, but no matter which
one you own or which wireless carrier you use to connect it, the
exterior, functionality, and look and feel of the interface are exactly
the same.
In this chapter, you become familiar with the external features
of the Galaxy Note II and the basics of getting started with the
Android operating system. Topics include the following:
 Getting to know your Galaxy Note II’s external features
 Getting to know your Galaxy Note II’s S Pen (Stylus)
 Learning the fundamentals of Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) and
TouchWiz
 Setting up your Galaxy Note II for the first time
 Installing desktop synchronization software