Samsung Galaxy S 4 For Dummies

Explore a world of possibilities with your Samsung Galaxy S 4 smartphone

Everything?s more exciting when you?ve got the Galaxy in your hand. Let For Dummies be your guide to getting the most out of your Galaxy S 4. You?ll cruise through the smartphone basics and set up process before moving on to the fun stuff like staying in touch with e?mail and texting, surfing the web, navigating with maps, shooting and sharing photos and video, watching movies, listening to music, and so much more. Whether you?re entering the smartphone world for the first time or just moving up to the Galaxy S 4, you?ll stay on course with this one?of?a?kind reference.

• Provides easy?to?understand advice to help you find your way around your Galaxy S 4 smartphone, get to know all the built?in features, and start making calls
• Explains the Galaxy S 4 features using full?color screenshots and images and step?by?step instructions on accessing the Internet, sending and receiving e?mail, texting, taking photos, recording videos, downloading apps, managing your calendar, and organizing your contacts
• Shows you easy ways to customize your Galaxy S 4 for your needs with cool apps and accessories

 You?ll experience the world in a whole new way with this spectacular smartphone and Samsung Galaxy S 4 For Dummies by your side!

Introduction 1

Part I: Getting Started with the Samsung Galaxy S 4 7

Chapter 1: Exploring What You Can Do with Your Phone 9

Chapter 2: Beginning at the Beginning 21

Part II: Communications 49

Chapter 3: Calling People 51

Chapter 4: Discovering the Joy of Text 63

Chapter 5: Sending and Receiving E–Mail 71

Chapter 6: Managing Your Contacts 87

Part III: Live on the Internet: Going Mobile 103

Chapter 7: You’ve Got the Whole (Web) World in Your Hands 105

Chapter 8: Introducing Google’s Play Store 117

Part IV: Entertainment Applications 137

Chapter 9: Sharing Pictures 139

Chapter 10: Playing Games 161

Chapter 11: Mapping Out Where You Want to Be 171

Chapter 12: Playing Music and Video 185

Part V: Productivity Applications 215

Chapter 13: Using the Calendar 217

Chapter 14: On the Road Again: Taking Your Work with You on Your Phone 229

Chapter 15: Chatting Up Your Phone with S–Voice 241

Part VI: The Part of Tens 251

Chapter 16: Ten (Or So) Ways to Make Your Phone Totally Yours 253

Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Make Your Phone Secure 265

Chapter 18: Ten Features to Look for Down the Road 281

Index 287

This book appeals to all new and inexperienced users who want to maximize the performance of their Samsung Galaxy S 4 smartphone. This device in its S III version is currently sold by 5 major carriers in the US, as well as 28 countries in Europe and the Middle East.

Bill Hughes is a veteran marketing strategist with more than 20 years of experience in sales, strategic marketing, and business development. He has held positions at IBM, General Electric, Motorola, and U. S. WEST Cellular, and assisted Microsoft in enhancing its marketing to mobile app developers.