Index • Numerics & Symbols • D MA TE RI AL + character in international phone numbers, 276 replacing country code with, 276, 322 #BAL, 102 #DATA, 102 #MIN, 102 #PMT, 102 #Warranty Center, 102 1X network, 248 3G (third generation) network about, 248 mobile hotspots in, 252 8-megapixel camera, 16 Add Wi-Fi Network command, 251 address e-mail, 109, 119 street, 171, 174 address book.
332 Droid 3 For Dummies Android Market (continued) free apps, 236–237, 325 games, 231 managing apps, 238–243 removing downloaded apps, 240–241 renting movies, 230 reviewing downloaded apps, 238–239, 241–242 sharing apps, 239–240 shopping, 233–238 updating apps, 240 visiting, 234–235 Android operating system overview, 26 sharing information, 149–150 task management, 318 updating, 303 viruses, 329 Android phones, upgrading to Droid 3 from, 12 animated wallpaper changing Home screen to, 282 touching Home scre
Index headset, 18, 71, 76 overview, 253–255 power consumed by, 321 turning off, 300 using headset, 254–255 Bluetooth printer, 256–257 bookmark(s) for Google account page, 27 opening, 148 web browsing, 146–148 Bookmark button, 145 Books app in Android Market, 234 using, 226–227 brightness, changing, 292 Browser app, 144.
334 Droid 3 For Dummies CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access), 279 cell phone locator services, 317 cellular data network, 248 cellular service provider of, 3 and text messaging charges, 118 censor feature disabling, 315 for voice commands, 64 Charge Only option (USB connection), 261 charger/data cable, 10 charger head, 10 charging battery procedure, 13–14 storing phone while, 20 from wall socket vs.
Index Dialer app on Dock, 284 location on Home screen, 39 using, 68 dialing calls international, 71, 275–276, 279 overview, 72–73 from Recent Calls list, 73–74 speed dial, 82 dialpad, 22 Dictate address (web browsing), 145 dictating to phone censor feature, 64 overview, 62–63 steps for, 315 text messages, 119 voice commands, 63–64 Dictation key, 53 dictionary, adding words to, 315–316 DIF setting (video quality), 189 Digital Living Networking Alliance (DNLA) devices, 268–269 digital network, 248 digital zoo
336 Droid 3 For Dummies Edit Text menu, 60 editing. See also text editing contacts, 107–108 images, 200–202 Effects adjustment (camera), 187 8-megapixel camera, 16 Email app.
Index overview, 128 Save Draft button, 137 Sent messages, 137 signature for, 139 voice mail transcripts, 97 Go button (web browsing), 145 Go key function of, 52 on Multi-Touch keyboard, 51 Google, 26 Google account advantages of, 4, 27 backup, 302–303 coordinating phone with, 22 creating, 27 setting up, 28–29 storing contacts in, 104 syncing with, 27 Google Books, 226–227 Google Buzz, 163 Google Calendar, 218 Google Checkout, 238 Google Finance app, 327–328 Google Labs, 170 Google location services, 171 Goo
338 Droid 3 For Dummies •I• •L• I-Dial, 275 icons, rearranging and removing, 286–287 images.
Index long-press technique activating Swype with, 50 on Home screen, 282 manipulating touchscreen with, 35 lost phone, finding, 317 •M• main microphone, 15 maintenance backup, 302–303 battery, 295–301 cleaning, 302 updating system, 303–304 manual delete (e-mail), 140–141 manual sync, 264–266 Maps app activating locations, 171 adding contacts, 106–107, 175 adding layers, 169–170 businesses, restaurants, or points of interest, 174–175 directions, 176–177 finding out where you are, 171–173 locating contacts,
340 Droid 3 For Dummies multiple windows (web browsing), 148 music adding from a computer, 209–211 adding from Amazon MP3 store, 211–213 browsing music library, 206–207 creating playlists, 209, 214–215 deleting, 215 Internet radio, 215–216 organizing, 213–215 overview, 205 playing, 207–209 reviewing playlists, 213–214 as ringtone, 88–89 in Sleep mode, 26 troubleshooting, 305 Music app, 268 Music Headquarters app, 206 music library, 206–207 mute doodle button as, 17 and Mute icon, 70 for phone calls, 69–70
Index •P• packaging contents, 10–11 pan (Maps app), 169 Pandora Radio app function of, 215 StreamFurious versus, 216 panel indicator, 40 Paperclip icon (e-mail), 138 password appearance of, 23 assigning, 290–291 e-mail, 130 Gmail, 128 Google account, 29 social networking sites, 157 typing, 54 Wi-Fi network, 250 password unlock screen, 25 pasting text, 61–62 pattern lock as security feature, 23 unlocking, 24 using, 288–290 pause, adding (to phone number), 71 paying for apps, 237 PC mode (USB connection), 26
342 Droid 3 For Dummies PIN setting a, 290 unlocking phone with, 25 PIN lock defined, 290 disabling, 288 pinch technique, 35 Places command (Maps app), 175–176 placing calls, 68–71 conference calls, 84–85 direct-dial shortcuts, 316 overview, 68–71 speed dial, 82 plastic cling sheets, 10 playing music, 207–209 playlist creating, 209, 214–215 defined, 213 removing/deleting songs, 215 reviewing, 213–214 Playlists option (music library), 206 + (plus) character in international phone numbers, 276 replacing coun
Index recently used apps, 47 recording video, 187–189 refunds for apps, 238 Remember Form Data, 154 reminder icon, 5 reminders, setting or dismissing, 222 remove apps, 240–241 contacts, 112–113 contacts from group, 112 events, 222–223 icons and widgets, 286–287 lock, 288 navigation route, 178 social networking account, 157 songs from playlist, 215 renting movies, 230–231 Repeat button (music) icons for, 208 and playing music, 207 replacing battery, 301 reply e-mail, 122, 134–135 text message, 76–77 Reply Al
344 Droid 3 For Dummies Security Lock Timer, 288 selecting text, 59–61 self-portraits, 185 self-video recordings, 190 sender (Gmail), 132 setting status (social networking), 159–160 settings, changing, 292–293 setup, phone, 21–23 share apps, 239–240 contacts, 112 media items, 124 pictures and video, 160, 197, 202–204 with Print to Retail, 258 web pages, 149–150 wireless connection, 251–253 Share button on application’s info screen, 242 location of, in Browser app, 145 using, for photos and videos, 202 Shar
Index setting status, 159–160 status updates, 158–159 uploading picture, 160 Social Networking widget, 160 soft buttons functions of, 17 location of, 15, 17 using, 34–35 software, resetting, 306–307.
346 Droid 3 For Dummies text adjusting size of, 153 e-mail, 136 finding on web pages, 149 selecting, 59–61 text editing copy and paste, 61–62 cutting, 61–62 moving cursor, 58 selecting text, 59–61 of voice-input text, 63 Text Message Reply, 76–77 text messages (texting) abbreviations for, 120 alternatives to, 126 attaching media, 203 attaching video, 191 composing, 118–119 creating shortcut for, 316 deleting, 125 to displayed contacts, 101 e-mail versus, 122 forwarding, 121–122 international, 274 multimedi
Index upload, 151 images, 160, 162–163 video to YouTube, 204, 229 USB cable configuring, 260–261 connecting phone to computer, 260 disconnecting phone from computer, 262 overview, 259 USB Connection, 260–261 USB connector, 15 USB Mass Storage option (USB connection), 261 username, 130 •V• vCard files importing contacts with, 105–106 in multimedia text messages, 124 Verizon Backup Assistant app, 303 cellular service from, 3 customer service, 278 international calling, 275 location services, 171 tech support
348 Droid 3 For Dummies web browsing (continued) getting to web pages, 144–145 managing multiple windows, 148 moving back and forward, 146 overview, 143–144 privacy and security options, 153–154 searching, 148–149 selecting links, 145 web pages changing appearance, 153 getting to, 144–145 home, 144–145, 152–153 reloading, 145 selecting links, 145 sharing, 149–150 stop loading, 145 switching between, 148 text selection on, 61 viewing, 144 Week view (Calendar), 218–220 What’s Nearby command (Maps app), 173 W
