A backup is a copy of your information normally held in a different place to where that information is normally held. In settings, choose backup and reset. Make sure the relevant boxes are ticked. If you have a Google account you can sync(hronise) your contacts, gmail inbox and calendar to your internet account. To check […]
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Cleaning your tablet screen
Use this with Caution! Clean and remove scratches Installing a screen protector
Printing with Epson iPrint
Epson iPrint allows you to print from your tablet to an Epson printer. There is an app for the iPad as well as for Android tablets. Downlaod and install it from the Play/Apps store. Set it up Tap the icon Select a printer Tap the printer name for maintenance mode Return to the main screen […]
Setting up a gmail account
A gmail or google mail email account is almost essential when using an android based tablet. Introduction in your browser go to www.gmail.com click on Create an account complete the details After typing in your preferred username move to the next field to check its availability write down your password have a mobile number handy […]
Course Planning
Whilst everything has been covered during th previous sessions, many people are now looking to move on with more detail. This session is about pulling all people’s needs and aims together to generate the next training programme.
Buying and installing a printer
We’ve looked at buying a tablet and a computer, but what about the printer? Do the analysis How much should you pay for it? Inkject or Laser? Connectivity Volume Consumables Total cost per page Reviews and the one that we have bought is… Opening the box What do we want to acheive? testing the settings […]
Quiz
A. Acronyms What do the following stand for? RTFM URL POST HTTP GPS www ssd wifi ADSL ESC B. The Internet Name 3 internet browsers Name 3 search engine providers What are POP & IMAP what is the web address (URL) of the BBC Name 3 TLD’s (top level domain extensions) What is the country […]
Setting up Google Cloud Print
Google Cloud Print allows you to connect your printer to the internet and then enable different devices to print to it. You have to have a gmail account to set it up.. It’s a simple process of following the online instructions. Once your printer is registered, you simply invite people (email addresses) to share the […]
Printing from your tablet
Printing from a tablet or a phone is quite straightforward, but it’s not the same as printing from a computer. Firstly, there are no wires. Secondly, the idea of printer drivers is totally different – you don’t put them on your tablet.There are a number of ways of sending stuff to a printer: Using Google […]
Maps, mapping and sat nav
Mapping is one of the more powerful tools that a tablet can be used for. However, more often than not the data used for the map needs to come from the internet. This is pretty hopeless if you haven’t got access to the internet when you you want to use the map. Some apps may […]
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