Smartphones combine so many functions that they have come to resemble the Swiss Army Knife and have surpassed all other types of phones. As a result, they have turned into complex devices, for the effective operation of which you need to thoroughly familiarize yourself with the principles of operation. In addition to calls and messages, smartphones are endowed with big amount functions with individual settings.

Steps

Part 1

Unpack the device. Examine the device and find the main controls. These include the power and volume buttons, as well as the charger connector and audio output. For ease of navigation, you can use function keys which include a home-shaped home button, an arrow-shaped back button, and a recent button running applications, which allows you to view a list of all running programs. On some models, these buttons become visible after turning on the smartphone. The device out of the box may be discharged, so use Charger to turn on the phone.

Insert the SIM card. It is required to connect to the operator's network. The exact location of the SIM card slot depends on the device manufacturer. The connector can be located under the battery, directly under the cover, or behind a special plug. Follow the instructions to find the place to install the SIM card.

Insert SD card. Removable SD memory card allows for more storage. It is not necessary to use such a card, but sometimes it is impossible to install new applications and save multimedia files without it, if inner memory already taken. The SD card slot can be located under the cover and support SD, mini-SD and micro-SD formats, which differ in physical size. Please refer to the instruction manual for information on supported memory cards.

• Some devices cannot expand the built-in memory and do not support SD cards.

1. Turn on your smartphone and complete the initial setup. Press and hold the power button for a few seconds to turn on your phone. It will also take a few seconds for the machine to boot up. Then a menu will open initial setup... Follow the prompts on the screen and complete the setup.

   Choose language. This option allows you to change the default menu language and language settings for some applications. The language can always be changed in the phone settings.

   Select a Wi-Fi network. If your tariff provides for mobile Internet, then the smartphone can be immediately connected to the network. You can also connect your smartphone to local network Wi-Fi for more high speed network connection or saving mobile data. Browse the list of available wireless networks and select the appropriate access point.

   • To connect to a secure network, you must enter a password. Click on the text input field to call onscreen keyboard, and then enter the password.

2. Create or sign in to your Google account. Android system developed by Google so you need to create a free account to use Google services Play, Gmail, YouTube and many more. Follow the prompts on the screen to create a Google account or sign in to an existing account that will be linked to this smartphone.

3. Set the date and time. You can choose to set the time over the network or set the current time manually.

   • At manual setting you also need to select the date, time zone and time format.

4. Use the settings program to change the configuration of your smartphone. This application allows you to change almost any phone settings, including settings for installed programs, notifications, sounds, languages ​​and much more. From the home screen, tap the shortcut that looks like a grid to open all applications. Flick the screen sideways or from top to bottom to view all installed programs. Find and open the Settings app.

   • Select Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Data connectivity to change settings, create a new connection, or activate or deactivate the feature. Connections over Wi-Fi networks used primarily when there is an available wireless network nearby.
   • Select a ringtone from Sound> Ringtone. You can also adjust the ringtone and media volume separately in the Sound> Volume tab.

5. Ensure safety. Activate the lock screen on your smartphone. It will come in handy if your phone is lost or stolen and will prevent others from using the device. In the “Settings” go to the “Security” item and select the screen lock using one of the available methods - password, PIN-code or graphic key... Complete the settings according to the prompts on the screen.

   • Be sure to remember the digital combination and pattern in order not to lose access to your smartphone. Otherwise, you will have to perform a factory reset, which will result in the loss of all data.
   • After completing the settings, you must enter the selected code to unlock your phone. Press the power button to turn off the screen and lock the device. Press the power button again to turn on the screen. Follow the prompts and unlock your smartphone. You will be required to enter a password or pattern.

Part 2

1. Make a call. Open the Phone app to call another person. Such an application is usually found in the Favorites bar at the bottom of the screen or in the menu of all programs. After launching the application, the numeric keypad will open. Click the icon if the keyboard is not displayed. Enter the contact's phone number and click “Call”. Additional features will be available during the call.

   • When you bring the smartphone to your ear, the backlight turns off and touch screen will be blocked. Take your phone away from your ear to use additional functions during a call.
   • Click the microphone icon to mute the microphone and the other person cannot hear you. Tap the icon again to continue the conversation.
   • Click the speaker icon to turn on and off speakerphone... Adjust the call volume using the control buttons on the side of the device.
   • Click the keyboard icon that looks like a square grid to bring up numeric keypad... During a call, the keyboard may be required to enter information.
   • Click the End Call button to end the conversation.

2. Save and edit contacts. The smartphone allows you to save personal contact information in the phone book. Open the Contacts app to see your list of contacts. The smartphone can use the contact information of the SIM card or account Google to fill the phone book.

   • To add a contact, click the “Add” icon at the top of the screen. Choose where to save contact information- phone memory or Google account. You can enter a person's name, phone number, address Email and other information. After entering all the information, click “Save” to create a new contact on your device.
   • Scroll up and down the list to view all available contacts. Tap a name in the list to view contact information, make a call, send a message, email, or edit information.
   • Press and hold a contact's name to bring up a context menu that allows you to make a call, edit contact information, send a message, or block calls from a contact.
   • Tap the magnifying glass icon to search for a contact's name.

3. Send a text message. Open the Messaging application, which is usually found in the favorite program bar or in the menu of all programs, to use the shortcut service. text messages(SMS). Also, the program stores all outgoing and incoming messages, which are shown in the form of dialogs. Messages are sent to the phone number.

   • The message can be sent to a contact from the book or by phone number. Click “Compose” to enter your message text. In the “Recipient” field, enter the recipient's name from the phone book or enter a phone number. If the number is in the phone's memory, the appropriate options will appear on the screen. Click on a name or phone number to select.
   • The message text should be entered in a special window. Tap the field to bring up the onscreen keyboard. Then enter your message and click “Send”.
   • A paperclip icon allows you to attach attachments. Various files can be attached to the message text. Follow the prompts to add the file and then click “Submit”.

Part 3

1. Add a desktop. The system allows you to add desktops to host applications for quick access... Move two fingers from the borders to the center of the screen, or hold down the Home button to see all desktops. Click “Add” to add a new desktop. Press and hold the selected desktop with your finger, then drag over the Delete icon and release to remove one of the tables.

   • There is always a home screen among all desktops. It will open when you press the Home button on any desktop or program.
   • Press and hold the selected desktop, and then drag forward or backward to reorder the desktops.

2. Add apps to your home screen. Click the grid icon to view all installed applications... Scroll the screens to the sides or from top to bottom. Press and hold a program icon to create a shortcut on your desktop. Release your finger at the selected location on the desktop to position the shortcut.

   • You don't need to create a desktop shortcut to launch applications. Click on the icon of the selected program.
   • You can also add a shortcut to the favorites bar at the bottom of the screen. This string does not change when switching between desktops and is displayed on the lock screen.

3. Arrange items on your desktop. The desktop can be customized to your liking. Application shortcuts and other items can be arranged in a grid according to your preferences for quick and easy access. Hold and hold the shortcut for a couple of seconds to move it to any free point, and then release your finger.

   • Drag the icon to the left or right edge of the screen to move it to another table.
   • Some devices allow you to drag and drop icons on top of each other and create folders. Just click on a folder to see the contents. Press and hold the folder icon to bring up the keyboard and enter any name. Enter your text and press enter to rename the folder.
   • Press and hold the selected shortcut with your finger, then drag over the Delete icon and release to remove the shortcut from the desktop.

4. Place widgets on your desktop. A widget is an application window that runs right on the desktop. Get instant access to unique phone features. Use a calculator, view updates social networks in real time or work with the built-in music player. The list of available widgets can be viewed by one of the following ways... Press and hold your finger on an empty space on the desktop, or open the list of all programs and find the section with widgets. When adding to the desktop, consider the size of the widget, as it is laid out on the grid similar to application shortcuts. Press and hold the selected widget to bring it to your desktop, then select a suitable location. Release to place the widget on your home screen.

   • If there is not enough room on the table for the widget, then add a new desktop or move adjacent shortcuts with widgets to free up space.
   • Home widgets can drain your battery faster. Limit yourself to only the most essential widgets.

People no longer need a modern smartphone as an ordinary means of providing communication and exchange of SMS notifications. Now these devices are considered reliable and faithful helpers in everyday life.

Keeping up with the latest news is as easy as shelling pears, contacting friends and acquaintances in any city or country at once. Previously, for this it was necessary to pay for expensive international calls, but now, using various messengers, you need to organize a video conference if you connect to the Internet.

In this case, it does not matter where the interlocutor is now, if he has modern version gadget and connected to the world wide web. But not everyone knows how to learn how to use an Android phone.

The first steps

Before operation, a SIM card is inserted into a special hole (slot), and only then the power button of the device is pressed. To do this, hold the button located either on the side panel part or on its upper side. The smartphone reads the data, asks for a secret PIN code. Next, you need to go to the settings to select the language.

Find, for this there is a special icon, then the necessary network is located. After connecting, the device automatically detects the location, after which the correct date and time are set.

The personal apparatus is personalized. This makes it possible to use the Internet at any time, make purchases in the market and download applications for free. For this purpose, an existing Google account is tied to the phone, or a new one is created. Use your smartphone on operating system Android in the early stages is easy enough, there are tips for this.

Google account

Further, after passing the first stages of turning on the smartphone under the control of the Android system, the system prompts you to log into your Google account, or create a new one. If you do not log into Google account, the smartphone will not be able to use it fully.

After authorization in the account, the user will be able to log into his email address Gmail, a search engine is used for this google system at work, watch videos on YouTube, etc. The most important thing is to provide access to the Play Store, which allows you to install and download all kinds of interesting applications with exciting games.

In addition, the personal account profile allows you to store your contacts, as well as log into personal mail in other social. networks and services.

Installing Applications

You can learn how to use a smartphone on an android within a week. Every advantage of using a modern gadget is evaluated after installing useful applications. Most programs are installed, run once, and then work automatically, while others are used almost every day.

In each case, so that the built-in memory on the smartphone is not full, it is better to move the downloaded programs to a memory card. If we are talking about such a voluminous application as a navigator, the map of the area for its work takes a large number of places, and at the same time with regular updates.

To transfer installed program to the memory card, go to the phone settings menu and find the application dispatcher. Indicated on the selected program "transfer to SD card". It is noted that not every application is moved to the memory card. And if there is no such option, then such a program is left on the built-in memory of the phone.

Tracking mobile traffic

Before learning how to use the device, you need to think about additional costs. There are frequent situations when, after establishing in new smartphone SIM cards, users who have not previously dealt with such gadgets find that funds from their account go in an incomprehensible direction.

When using ordinary mobile phones, before using a smartphone, you need to check with cellular operator nuances on the terms of connection to the data transmission network. Possible problems may be due to a change in the tariff plan, or the purchase of another SIM card for connecting to the Internet.

When you first turn on the smartphone and start the operating system, the device needs to search for a connection to wireless network data transmission. In the presence of unlimited mobile internet, and by the time the smartphone is set up being in the range of the Wi-Fi network, it is recommended to turn it off. Otherwise, there is a possibility of refusal in situations when all funds from a personal account go to pay for megabytes that are downloaded and transferred by a smartphone.

It's not a problem. Today many mobile companies offered for modern gadgets more comfortable tariff plans... Before learning how to use a telephone, you just need to choose a more suitable tariff for yourself.

Energy saving

One of the most common problems in modern smartphones–High power consumption. When using the gadget in active mode, the charge is not always enough for a day. For many, this is not a problem? - - there is always a possibility of charging the device at night. There are little tricks to help increase the time autonomous work smartphone.

• When the module is in active mode wireless communication high battery costs are required. You need to ensure that WiFi and Bluetooth are turned on only during use.
• High brightness of the smartphone screen? is another active consumer of energy. To reduce consumption, the brightness in the display is reduced.
• Attention is drawn to applications that run in the background. Stopping and closing them also extends the life of the device on one battery charge.

The easiest way to control the operation of the application is using the task manager.

Keyboard

For a person who first took a smartphone in their hands, at first the Android keyboard seems unusual. Only the convenience in the method of text input is noted. Attention is drawn to the Swype option, with the help of which they are printed without leaving the screen with a finger.

If in the early days of the android keyboard you do not seem very comfortable, then after a week of using it, getting used to it, since the developers have thought out a completely system for convenient use.

• Before exiting, you should close every tab with applications, even if these are games and important programs. If you exit using the home button located in the center of the device, they are not fully closed, but remain in the phone's memory. V this case work slows down;

• It is more expedient to download images, audio, video to a memory card in a special folder. This prevents confusion;

• It is better to turn off Bluetooth with mobile data, navigation if necessary. After being in an activated state, additional energy is absorbed by them, which leads to a rapid discharge of the battery.

It is also noted that you can use your smartphone while charging. But in this case, the charging process is significantly reduced.

Android for beginners smartphone or tablet users may find it confusing or difficult. There is very little information on the basics of use in the instructions from android devices.

In this article we will analyze what an OS is. Google android, as well as as a novice user, quickly set up and use all the advantages of android.

What's the secret to Android's popularity?

The majority of smartphones and tablets in the world run on the Android operating system. According to a leading analytical company in the field of information technologies IDC (International Data Corporation) at the end of 2013 Android OS set a new record - 80% of the world market among mobile operating systems. Moreover, many other technologies are already based on the OS from Google: clocks, cameras, players, and even such systems as “Smart Home”.

Android- an open operating system, so it is easy to adapt it to any device and needs, but at the same time the principle of use remains the same, familiar to each of us. It is enough to understand it once and you can control any device regardless of the manufacturer. And thanks to the "cloud" storage of all data on the Internet, you can quickly and easily access your contacts, records, music, programs from another smartphone, knowing the password for your account. At correct setting and installing the necessary applications, your smartphone or tablet can become a truly indispensable assistant in almost any field of activity: in business, work, household, sports and, of course, entertainment.

Yet advice: the best thing initial setup do it on a Wi-Fi network, since almost all other actions need to be done using the Internet, and installed applications (or even the android version) may want to be updated. And this process with a weak data transfer rate can take a long time. Where to find free points nearby Wi-Fi access and how to set it up is written in the article:.

The most "terrible" method of surveillance is listening to your conversations, sometimes even filming a video: to protect yourself from this you need special programs.

So, in this article we have disassembled appearance and android settings for beginners.

The operating instructions for the phone are presented in good quality in Russian and other languages.

Phone user manual

If you decide to buy mobile phone or a smartphone, be sure to read the instructions for it. Only using the equipment correctly and competently, it will serve you for a long time and will work perfectly without breakdowns.

Today, it is difficult to imagine your life without a mobile phone. We are accustomed to always having a means of communication so that we can be in time everywhere and be in touch with any person. Even millions of kilometers will not prevent us from talking to whoever we want.

In addition, a mobile phone is not only a connection, but also many such essential applications as a calendar, alarm clock, timer, radio, calculator, camera, clock and much more. Such a small device, and many functions. Your smartphone's user manual will guide you through all of these features and applications.

Smartphone operating instructions

A smartphone has more features than a phone. You need to buy a smartphone if you need a full-fledged assistant to carry out your daily activities. You can choose any smartphone model, both with clear buttons, and modern with a large screen.

Smartphone user manual will help you quickly master its functionality, deal with all applications and features. The manual for the smartphone is also very easy to download. By clicking on pdf file, v separate window You will see a ready-made smartphone manual in Russian and other languages.

Mobile phone manual

The touchscreen phone, the instruction of which is also on our website, is very popular and the most widespread among users.

There are many telephony manufacturers, the most popular of which are Nokia, Samsung, LG and others. All of them differ, to a greater extent, in their design and some functions.

A large number of phones today have the Android operating system. They are very popular and versatile. If you need to have such an advanced and modern device, you can buy an Android phone (instructions are also available on our website).

Mobile phones- loyal, irreplaceable helpers for every person. Everyone chooses the best mobile phone for himself, with the required number of functions and capabilities.

Thus, you can buy a mobile phone for every taste. Do not forget that the instructions for using your phone are essential for using it correctly.

About landline phones we did not remember, they have long faded into the background, but still have a right to exist.

On this site you will find any manual for the phone, both old models and modern, popular smartphones. We hope that the instructions for the phone helped you in using it.

The phone user manual makes it possible to quickly understand and delve into its functionality, master everything required programs and applications. Remember to read the instructions carefully, and your device will last a long time and will bring maximum benefit to its owner.

This article is based on my personal experience, so everything described below has been tested on at least one parent, more specifically, on my mom. The background is quite simple: my mother had a simple one, to which she was already very accustomed, but of the functions she used only calls and reading SMS messages, she, unfortunately, did not know how to write them. I tried several times to teach her this simple (in my opinion) action, but each time to no avail. Either we could not figure it out with T9, then the letters on the phone seemed small to her, etc. Even then, I thought about how much easier it is to type messages on a smartphone. Yes, there is also autocorrect, but at least all the letters are visible and you don't need to remember how many times you need to press which key. Of course, it was not the only reason"Transplant" her to a smartphone: mail, Skype, WhatsApp, Viber - I really wanted to teach her how to use all this.

Choosing a smartphone

Immediately before choosing a device, I would like to make an important clarification. Our mothers and fathers are the same people as we are, and, like us, they want to have a beautiful device, therefore, personally, I am completely against various "babushkofonov". In general, the name itself sounds demeaning. So we just choose good smartphone, not a "phone for old ladies".

First of all, you need to decide on which operating system you want to buy a smartphone. My advice is pretty simple - choose the OS that you use yourself. If you have it yourself, you can easily tell your mom / dad how to properly use iMessage, etc. If you are a user, then customize the desktops as conveniently as possible, and Phone owners will take advantage of the convenient placement of tiles.

Don't try to buy Mom / Dad if you are an avid fan, because you have to deal with her yourself before teaching the basics. And most likely, you will spit yourself (you don't just have an Android smartphone). Conversely, iPhone owners should pay attention to the same parenting brand. No, it is not necessary to take a top-end one, some / 5 will do.

And yes, regarding the price, it seems to me that a budget of 10,000-15,000 rubles would be an adequate amount for a purchase. It is clearly not worth purchasing the latest flagships.

I chose a smartphone a year and a half ago, to be more precise, it was a birthday present (June 8, 2013). Initially, I decided to stay on as a relatively inexpensive, but beautiful and fairly functional smartphone. However, I was lucky, and my friend offered to buy a new one for a couple of thousand more than the L7 (the device was new, in films, it was just a gift that didn't fit, so I don't recommend buying used devices for parents). Of course, S3 is already a model of a completely different level, relevant even now, and choosing a smartphone for a long time, I decided to stay on it.

Preparing your smartphone

When buying a new smartphone, do not try to just give it to your parents without preliminary setup and explanation. This is the worst gift you can give them! Below I will discuss a few simple settings that must be done before handing over the device.

Transferring contacts

I would not be surprised if some readers sit and think: “What is there to teach, all this is mastered in a day or two, and the author didn’t seem to have had a very difficult time”. However, I hasten to disappoint you. In fact, the learning process was very long. First of all, due to the fact that my mother herself did not really want to study. "Why do I need this!" - I heard this phrase quite often. And if we sat down to study and something didn't work out for her, then the words “I can't do it, let's do it another time” also sounded quite often. If you are going to teach parents how to use a smartphone, then be prepared to "kick" them yourself, otherwise nothing good will come of it.

First of all, be patient. You will be surprised how unobvious certain actions in a smartphone are for parents. Here, it seems, for you clicks back and forth and then here seem to be something natural and self-evident. For them, this is all a dark forest, and it needs to be shown several times. Not to explain, but to show.

You should keep the chain of actions to a minimum and make each of them as simple as possible. That is, the ideal option would be "turn on the screen, press there, and the call began." Do not try to explain everything at once, give information in small portions so that mom or dad can see that everything is pretty easy. Encourage them, tell them that they are great when they succeed. Do not swear and do not boil, this will be very upsetting for them. Remember that these are some of the closest people you just want to help, and after a while you will find that they themselves come up to you and ask how to do this or that action.

A little about the smartphone itself

Just a couple of weeks ago, the device began to glitch hard, the screen was covered with ripples, the smartphone rebooted arbitrarily, etc. After the last reboot, it stopped turning on altogether. I decided to take out the battery and restart it again when I found that the battery was badly swollen. Here, on the one hand, you should be glad that it is removable and can be replaced without any problems, and on the other hand, you should be surprised, because a year and a half is a relatively short period for a battery. With the purchase of a new battery, an unpleasant story happened, which I already wrote about in my blog, so I will not repeat myself.

Trying to give another smartphone

At the time of replacing the battery, I decided to give my mother another device, quite worthy for myself (in my opinion). I did everything so that the appearance of the desktops was almost the same. Preinstalled all the necessary software, only replaced the keyboard with TouchPal.

But she didn't like MX2 at all. "It's not like that here, I don't understand anything." That is why, when choosing a specific device and OS, think carefully about what you would like to teach how to use a loved one.

Conclusion

For a year and a half of using a smartphone, my mother learned how to write SMS, send messages to WhatsApp, read mail and news, check the weather from a smartphone, as well as use Sberbank Online and a couple of other applications. To be honest, I spent a lot of time and effort on this, but it is important for me that a loved one can take advantage of the benefits of scientific and technological progress. Moreover, some actions from a smartphone are really more convenient to perform.

While I was teaching my mother how to use the phone, it suddenly became clear to me why in the communication salons they take money for installing applications, learning how to use a smartphone and other simple, in general, actions. It is one thing when you once help a loved one, and quite another when the process is put on stream, and there are a lot of such people. Of course, I would like to receive at least something for it.

Looking back, I do not regret the effort spent. Again, my mother once said that it was very cool - about five years ago, she could not even imagine that she would learn all this. By the way, I also taught her how to handle the PC, but this is a separate story, and I don't even know how interesting it will turn out to be.

My advice is universal, it can be applied not only to parents, but in general to any person whom you want to teach how to use a smartphone. Just remember, it takes a lot of time and effort and is clearly not worth spending on someone else.