How to use the tablet - the principles of its management. Tablet features and capabilities
Prototypes of modern tablets appeared in the 90s of the last century. They had significant drawbacks compared to modern laptops: 1-2 hours of battery life, heavy weight, small volume random access memory, poor performance, etc. etc. But over the past three years there has been a significant breakthrough. Manufacturers are increasingly presenting worthy competitors to laptops on the market. And if working with the latter is familiar enough, then not everyone knows how to use a tablet.
A tablet is a portable computer device. Unlike a laptop, it does not have peripheral devices (mouses and keyboards), it has less software power (RAM and built-in memory, but it has a number of advantages. These include mobility, light weight, low energy consumption.
All laptops in this category are controlled by fingers. A tablet contains multiple desktops or zones. Their background and settings can be changed at your discretion within the limits of the possibilities. To view each one, it is enough to scroll through them, as you usually flip through a book.
Initially, any tablet has several applications installed. As a rule, this is a browser, clock, video and audio player, camera, calendar, calculator, notes, etc. Usually such a set software enough for the first days of use. Over time, you can install or replace existing applications, they are sufficiently represented on the network.
Typing in the search query on how to use the tablet, you must add the name of the system on which it works. There are few such systems. Each of them was originally developed for use in smartphones, and later optimized for tablets. Black Berry Tablet OS is a system aimed primarily at corporate clients. WeTab OS is the youngest operating system to hit the market in the first half of this year. iOS is an Apple product developed for the iPad. And, finally, the Android operating system, which is the most demanded in the consumer market.
How to use an android tablet
Versions Google Android OS are released under the name of a dessert in
Alphabetical order. Naturally, each subsequent in comparison with the previous one is being finalized. Deficiencies are eliminated, various functions are added. latest version Android 4.0 is introduced under the name Cream Sandwich. The previous version of the operating system is equipped with many tablets from different manufacturers. But Google has a particularly close relationship with Samsung.
Using an example of how to use, consider the main functions of such a popular operating system. Samsung Galaxy Tab launched in 2011. In Russia, a configuration with 16 GB of internal memory is being implemented. It can be expanded up to 48GB with a microSD card. The slot for it is located in the upper edge of the case, as well as the SIM card slot and the headphone jack. There are two mechanical controls: the power button and
Network interfaces: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3G. That is, Internet access is provided even in the absence of Wi-Fi. By default, the Google Chrome browser is installed on the tablet. The application is similar to full version. Allows you to work with up to 16 tabs open at the same time.
The virtual context keys are located in the lower left corner of the display. By means of them, you can go back a step, go to the desktop, call the menu of running applications. The lower right corner displays the time, date, network signal strength icon. When touched, a pop-up menu opens, which displays information about new letters Email, recently installed apps and more.
To get to the tablet menu, you need to touch the "applications" icon in the same lower right corner. Application icons are located in the working area in 7x5 rows. You cannot change their order. But it is possible to move the important ones to a separate zone. To do this, you need to hold your finger on the label and five work zones will appear at the bottom of the display. The application shortcut is moved to one of them. Thus, it is possible to collect all the necessary programs in one working area. They are launched with the touch of a finger. Missing applications can be downloaded from the Android Market.
How to use the tablet - the question is quite extensive. Someone needs it to work with text, someone - for online games. Tablet computer device is a universal solution for various tasks. Watching videos, listening to audio, playing games, working with documents, talking on Skype ... Its capabilities sometimes exceed the user's desires.
Number of tablets and smartphones under Android control OS is growing every day. At the moment, Android is one of the most popular operating systems, so it is not surprising that more and more users are acquiring gadgets with this particular “OS”.
But tablet computers running on Android OS have several significant differences from phones, smartphones, PDAs and tablets with other operating systems. Therefore, some users experience a little discomfort immediately after buying a new device with an unfamiliar Android. Do not be afraid of this seemingly formidable shell. It was created in order to make the management of your mobile equipment more convenient and easier, as you will soon see for yourself. For now, just follow a few simple tips:
- To begin with, do not spare your time and try to at least superficially familiarize yourself with the instructions for the tablet. In general, all Android devices are very similar in terms of the placement of buttons and menus, but sometimes meticulous manufacturers (for example, Samsung or HTC) can shift the image of a panel or icon. And, in order not to waste time looking for it, it is better to take a couple of minutes to read the instructions.
- If you haven't done so before, you should now turn on your tablet. This is done using the button on the sidebar or at the bottom of the device. The same button in most cases is responsible for locking the screen.
- Then you should look around and get acquainted with the "stuffing" of the device. Since Android OS is the property of Google, don't be surprised if you immediately find a whole row of icons with Google's services. Moreover, many of these services will work only after connecting the tablet computer to the Internet.
- Understand for yourself some simple things that should be taken for granted:
- when you rotate the display, the picture on the screen will also turn over;
- when you press the return button (by default it is located in the lower left corner of the device), any program, game or menu will be closed and you will return to where you were before it was launched;
- when you exit to the main menu, all running applications will be minimized.
What to do after the first acquaintance with the tablet?
Once you've tried out your new Android OS device, you can start customizing it to your liking. To begin with, it is advisable to connect the tablet to the Internet, since you will have to download many programs, games, and even design from the network. Do not forget that most modern tablet computers have a Wi-Fi module that will allow you to use the Internet in almost any cafe and other in public places ().
Try to master the management of the Internet browser as quickly as possible. With it, you can download and install a variety of things, ranging from useful programs and ending with pictures or videos. Also learn how to use the store. In it you will find a lot of interesting applications for every taste. Moreover, many games and programs are distributed in it completely free of charge. Please note that a Google account is required to use it ().
Once you learn how to download and install apps from the Google Play service or any other sources, you will be able to perform a huge number of tasks with your tablet. It is enough just to find the application you are interested in (handy player, book reader, specific applications, toolbars for viewing current exchange rates, weather forecast, etc.) and install it to fully customize your favorite Android device to suit your needs. And very soon you will completely forget that at first a new tablet with an unfamiliar “OS” seemed difficult to manage!
A few video tutorials on working with the tablet:
Desktop
Notification panel
Desktop customization
Introduction to the virtual keyboard
Sound settings
Setting the date and time on your tablet
Widgets
What is a tablet- almost every child knows today. This gadget has become so popular that, going into any class of ordinary high school, at least one of the students can find one of these mini-screens, and most of the children certainly have one at home. Many parents often use a tablet as an "electronic baby": the child is naughty - you can turn on music for him, you need mom or dad not to be touched for a while - you can show a cartoon, and if the child does not want to sit in line - put on a game. But so that this "nanny" does not harm the child, you need to remember the rules for its correct and safe use.
Restricting the use of the tablet by the age of children
Recent studies have shown that already 38% of kids under the age of 2 years old have had experience with a tablet, and for children from 2 to 8 years old, this figure is even higher - 72%. And there are mothers who buy tablets for their children at the age of 9 months! But the eyesight of babies is not yet ready to perceive small details, and passive sitting does not contribute to the acquisition of any skills, so children under 2-3 years of age are not recommended to use multimedia devices.
Tablet time limit
Beginning from the age of three you can slowly accustom to modern technology. But doctors warn: so that there are no further problems with the child's behavior and the development of his speech, it is worth limiting children in using the tablet for time.
To kids preschool age you can spend time on the tablet no more than 20-30 minutes a day.
For elementary school students this time can be extended up to an hour per day.
Beginning from 10-11 years old, you can let your child spend up to an hour and a half a day on the tablet.
However, it often happens that, sitting down at a bright screen, a child completely forgets about the world around him and about time. Therefore, parents should either control the time they spend on the tablet themselves, or set a timer, having previously agreed that as soon as a signal is heard indicating the end of the allotted time, the tablet is put aside. And do not forget about a short rest (break away from the tablet and do exercises for the eyes, light gymnastics, just walk around the room).
Tablet safety practices
The tablet is quite compact, you can take it with you to bed, sit with it at any table, but this is where the danger lies. Children can watch cartoons while lying on the bed; hunched over, play games, so parents should control the position of the child and the tablet and explain the main rules for safe use:
1. The screen of the tablet should be located 30-40 cm from the eyes of the child. It is advisable to hold it at an angle of 10-20 degrees so that the view of the display falls slightly from top to bottom.
2. It is necessary to teach the child to sit correctly - do not slouch, do not cross your legs, do not lift your head.
3. It is contraindicated to watch cartoons or play games on the tablet while lying down.
4. Also, if possible, you should refrain from using the tablet in the car while driving (especially from games that require constant eye strain and concentration).
5. You should systematically wipe the screen of the gadget, and avoid using the device in places where it is exposed to direct sunlight.
Parental control over tablet content
Children are now developing with amazing speed, and it happens that even 4-year-old kids already know how to download various programs from the Internet. To protect the time spent by the child on the tablet, parents should control the filling of the gadget.
Choice right games and other applications for the tablet
The expanses of the Internet are simply teeming with a variety of games: shooters, adventure games, arcades, quests. Now there are many games that develop various skills (attention, imagination, etc.), and it is very convenient that you can find games that are classified by gender (games for girls on androidand, respectively, for boys).
When choosing a game, you need to take into account the age of the child, the content and quality of the game, and its duration in time. How to do this, the blog "The World Through the Eyes of Mom" has already written in the article.
Apart from entertainment games you can offer the child to install educational games.
If parents decide to download and install games on a children's tablet only on their own, then you can simply disconnect the tablet from the Internet while the child is playing with it.
Possible and joint search option and application installations.
If the child is allowed to download games, then parents should periodically check what is on the tablet, talk with the child about a particular game.
Installing new applications can be done as follows:
- Download the game using apps Android Market or Google Play Market;
- Download the program yourself through a computer or laptop, and then, through USB port, using the file manager, transfer it to the tablet.
- Install the program on the computer Install APK , and use it to install the program on the tablet.
Installing antivirus software
In order to avoid serious damage to the information stored on the tablet, you should take care to install a good antivirus program.
Installing special programs from the "Parental Control" cycle
With their help, you can:
- from content that is undesirable for him, and, in turn, restrict access to files and tablet settings.
- Control the game time with a timer.
- Close access to the app store, thereby saving money.
- Choose the games and videos you want to watch.
Analysis of programs available on the tablet
If the tablet involves only the sole use of the child, then you should review the programs available in the device and remove unnecessary ones.
By following all these simple rules, it will be possible to minimize harm to the health of the child and not worry about spending time with an electronic friend.
Let the baby keep up with the times, and let it be not only pleasant, but also safe.
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Tablets - pros and cons
Tablet computers are currently widely used in the West, although these devices have appeared on the market relatively recently. In Russia, sales of tablets started a little later, which affected their popularity. Nevertheless, every month there are more and more happy owners of tablet computers in our country. What are the reasons for the increased interest in such devices?
Tablet computers are equipped with a touch screen instead of a traditional keyboard and mouse, the thickness of their case is no more than one and a half centimeters, and the weight is no more than 500 grams. Tablets, first of all, captivate precisely with their compactness and low weight, which makes it possible to use such devices almost anywhere, wherever you are.
According to the latest analytical studies, tablet computers should win a serious market share from netbooks and classic laptops in the coming years. What are the advantages and disadvantages of tablet computers? Does it make sense to buy a tablet instead of a second PC for home users?
Benefits of tablet computers
To answer these questions, it is necessary, first of all, to highlight the main advantages of tablets, thanks to which these devices may be of interest to ordinary users:
- Touch screen
A big plus of a tablet computer is, of course, the presence of a touch screen that replaces both the keyboard and mouse. The touch screen is very convenient to use, especially when performing common tasks such as viewing email, scheduling and planning.
For comfortable use of a laptop, you still have to find a place where you can put it. And for tablet computers, this is not necessary at all, thanks again to the presence of a touch screen. Accordingly, you can use such a device even at the metro station, even in a car or plane.
- Compactness
The dimensions of the tablets are small, so this device can be carried with you everywhere. The tablet is lighter and thinner than traditional laptops, which means it can be the perfect companion for travel and business trips.
- Easy to read e-books
Very convenient to use as an e-reader, it allows you to read e-books in a variety of formats. But most importantly, tablets give you the opportunity to read a book using the vertical screen orientation. That is, the screen can be rotated 180 degrees in the way that will be most comfortable for you.
- Tablet is a great tool for meetings
Since the touch screen in tablets allows you to see the image from different angles and from different angles, this device is great for business meetings and presentations, if you need to show something from the screen. With this portable device, you can quickly make the necessary note or find the material you need. When using the tablet to take notes or annotate, it brings you closer to the usual work with paper and pen.
- Built-in Wi-Fi and 3G modules
Thanks to the built-in Wi-Fi and 3G modules, you can quickly access the Internet. At the same time, using a tablet is much more convenient than a laptop.
- Multimedia features
Your tablet lets you watch videos on the go or listen to your favorite music. This device is also often equipped with a built-in camera and microphone.
- Speed of work
I must say that, losing in power to a laptop, most tablets, however, provide even higher speed with standard applications. True, tablets have limitations in multitasking and working with certain "heavy" applications. But the tablet is almost instantly brought to a state of combat readiness. A tablet computer in a matter of seconds, with one touch of a finger, will allow you to start working on the Internet or with office applications.
Disadvantages of tablets
However, like every portable device, tablets have their drawbacks, which you need to keep in mind when deciding whether to buy a tablet computer:
- Problems with running "heavy" software
Tablets are suitable for most office tasks and surfing the Internet, but they do not do well with running specialized software, such as Photoshop. To work with "heavy" programs, you still have to use a home PC or laptop.
- Display
The display used in tablet computers usually does not have a high enough resolution to comfortably watch high-quality video, like a full-fledged television movie or series. In addition, due to the use of a special protective layer on the screen, the brightness parameters deteriorate somewhat.
- High price
This, perhaps, is the main disadvantage of tablets so far, since you may have to pay twice as much for a tablet computer than for a very decent netbook. In addition, prices for tablet computers in Russia are still slightly overpriced compared to the cost of similar devices in America or Europe. In a word, far from everyone can afford a tablet computer.
So, we can say that a tablet computer is a multifunctional mobile device that is suitable for travel, business trips, presentations and daily use. It gives you full access to the Internet, media content and various "light" applications.
So far, it is only sometimes exceeding and rather small assortment of models that scares away compared to netbooks and laptops. Nevertheless, it is obvious that tablet computers are extremely promising devices, which, thanks to the improvement of technologies and the emergence of new models, will soon push other types of portable devices out of the market.
After purchasing a tablet, the owner wonders how to extend the smooth operation of this modern technology. And although there is always an instruction manual for the tablet with detailed description all the necessary actions, there are several special recommendations designed to help with this.
General principles of service
More attention should be paid to cleaning the tablet. When used, it often gets dust and small debris. Use a small brush to clean the holes and crevices on the equipment. Wipe the screen with a tissue. This will prevent clogging of the gadget and extend the life of the tablet.
Take good care of this portable device. It should be stored and carried in a case, avoiding moisture, and protecting it from mechanical shock and damage. They can seriously reduce the life of the tablet and lead to functional failures in its operation. It is recommended to sew a tablet case or purchase a ready-made one.
Pay special attention to the battery and charging
Do not completely discharge the tablet, if it turns off by itself, you should put it on charge as soon as possible. A full discharge significantly reduces battery life. Do not use the tablet for a long time in the cold or when it is too cold. high temperature. Pay attention to 3-4G/LTE mode. During its operation, the battery functions extremely actively and quickly discharges. Therefore, it is recommended to turn it on only when necessary.
If you plan not to use the tablet for a long time, it is better to charge the battery by 40%, and then turn it off in this case, the tablet can be stored for quite a long time.
How to properly charge your tablet
Charge the battery fully. continuous operation is possible only at 100 percent battery level. Lithium batteries, and the vast majority of them are now in tablets, should be fully charged, and not fed in small portions throughout the day. This mode adversely affects their condition and overall service life. The battery life is not exhausted with frequent charging, lithium batteries lose capacity over time, but this does not depend on the number of charges.
The battery is an important part of a tablet computer. How long you can use it depends on the correct operation. This is especially important when you consider that replacing the battery in a tablet in many models by the case design is not possible at all.
Most tablet models are charged not only from the network, but also from a computer via USB. But in this case, charging takes much longer. And if the tablet is completely discharged or has a low charge, then the power may not be enough and charging will not start from USB.
Screen protection
You can protect the tablet screen from scratches that appear over time, adhering dust and all sorts of spots with the help of a special film. This must be done carefully so that bubbles do not form under it. It is not difficult to stick a film on a tablet if you know how to do it and have some experience.
Repair Rules
Mechanical damage to tablets is most often the result of falls or bumps. Often only the case is damaged, and the electronics remain intact. If there are functional problems in the operation of the tablet, then, as a rule, the help of specialists is needed. A simple flashing of the device, which many do on their own, can not do here.
It happens that the tablet does not turn on, or the sound or image is gone. Sometimes the cause of such problems is a software failure. And reinstalling the appropriate application can fix everything. Sometimes the reason is hidden in the tablet settings and by changing them, you can also get the desired result.
Usually, users fix minor defects on their own, but the tablet operating manual strongly recommends contacting specialized workshops in such cases.
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