Help There's a Super Computer In My Pocket
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From the 2014 AzLA/MPLA conference. An explanation of some of the things your smartphone can do, some of the things it cannot and some of the things it shouldn't. Learn about some of the settings that will keep their smartphone, happy, healthy and in check. Delve into the mystery that is the settings app. Learn about the components you need to care about when choosing your next smartphone.
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- 1. Help! There’s a Super Computer In My Pocket Harnessing the power of your smartphone without needing a degree in computer science. Vinny Alascia State Library of Arizona valascia@azlibrary.gov
- 2. Platform Roll Call Audience Participation Android Blackberry iOS Windows Phone Vinny Alascia State Library of Arizona valascia@azlibrary.gov
- 3. What’s In the Case Your phone has several components that all work together (most times) Screen Radios Battery Storage Vinny Alascia State Library of Arizona valascia@azlibrary.gov
- 4. Screen The screen is your main interface between you and your phone Vinny Alascia State Library of Arizona valascia@azlibrary.gov
- 5. Screen Screen Size Measured Diagonally Vinny Alascia State Library of Arizona valascia@azlibrary.gov
- 6. Screen Screen Size has increased iPhone 5c 4” iPhone 6 4.7” Galaxy S5 5.1” LG G3 5.5” (Phablet) Vinny Alascia State Library of Arizona valascia@azlibrary.gov
- 7. Screen Screen resolution has kept up iPhone 5c 4” 1136 x 640 iPhone 6 4.7” 1334 x 750 Galaxy S5 5.1” 1920 x 1080 LG G3 5.5” 1440 x 2560 Vinny Alascia State Library of Arizona valascia@azlibrary.gov
- 8. Screen The Notification Bar Notices from Apps Vinny Alascia State Library of Arizona valascia@azlibrary.gov
- 9. Screen The Notification Bar Vinny Alascia State Library of Arizona valascia@azlibrary.gov Active Radios
- 10. Screen The Notification Bar Vinny Alascia State Library of Arizona valascia@azlibrary.gov Battery
- 11. Screen Words / Technology to Know PPI = Pixels per inch Capacitive Touchscreen Super LCD / Super AMOLED Gorilla Glass Vinny Alascia State Library of Arizona valascia@azlibrary.gov
- 12. Radios Your smartphone communicates via several radio transmitters and receivers those are: • 2G, 3G 4G data, voice • Wi-Fi • GPS • Bluetooth • NFC (Near Field Communication) Vinny Alascia State Library of Arizona valascia@azlibrary.gov
- 13. Radios You can toggle on or off the radios in your settings or via notification bar. Vinny Alascia State Library of Arizona valascia@azlibrary.gov
- 14. Radios Think of the various radios in terms of their ranges and use: 3G 4G – Neighborhood – to Internet Wi-Fi – Building – to Internet Bluetooth – Room – to printer NFC – Table – phone to phone Vinny Alascia State Library of Arizona valascia@azlibrary.gov
- 15. Radios GPS is your “eye in the sky” and is useful for: • Navigation - turn by turn directions • Hiking or biking • Local events • Price shopping Vinny Alascia State Library of Arizona valascia@azlibrary.gov
- 16. Radios NFC can be used for more than sharing contacts or playlists Change settings Load web pages Check in Access Wifi Vinny Alascia State Library of Arizona valascia@azlibrary.gov
- 17. Handy Tip Airplane mode is useful even if you aren’t flying. Vinny Alascia State Library of Arizona valascia@azlibrary.gov
- 18. Storage Your internal memory capacity will vary by phone 16 – 32 – 64 – 128 GB This space can be used for files as well as apps Vinny Alascia State Library of Arizona valascia@azlibrary.gov
- 19. Storage Cloud storage can help alleviate cramped phones Google Play or Amazon MP3 for music Dropbox, One Drive, or Google Photos for Pictures You Tube or Vimeo for videos Vinny Alascia State Library of Arizona valascia@azlibrary.gov
- 20. Storage If possible make use of an external SD card. Apps on a SD-card will take up less space on your device. Vinny Alascia State Library of Arizona valascia@azlibrary.gov
- 21. Storage You can view your current storage usage in the settings. Vinny Alascia State Library of Arizona valascia@azlibrary.gov
- 22. Battery Your phone’s battery will make or break your experience Vinny Alascia State Library of Arizona valascia@azlibrary.gov
- 23. Battery Battery life measured in milli-ampere hours (2600 mHa) Amount of current a battery will discharge in an hour Bigger is always better Vinny Alascia State Library of Arizona valascia@azlibrary.gov
- 24. Battery Battery tech continues to improve Current phones use Lithium-ion (li-ion) batteries. Advances in different materials and designs promise further advances Vinny Alascia State Library of Arizona valascia@azlibrary.gov
- 25. Battery Getting the most out of those mHa’s Check Battery Status Settings > About > Battery Vinny Alascia State Library of Arizona valascia@azlibrary.gov
- 26. Battery Battery Saving Tips • Use the Auto dim function on screen – Turn that bad boy down • Turn off the cool things • Check your apps - Turn off auto updates • Keep your GPS in power save mode Vinny Alascia State Library of Arizona valascia@azlibrary.gov
- 27. Battery Charging Tips • Batteries degrade with each charge • Li-ion batteries do not develop a memory • Li-ion batteries degrade faster when fully discharged • Keep your battery over 40% Vinny Alascia State Library of Arizona valascia@azlibrary.gov
- 28. Questions Vinny Alascia State Library of Arizona valascia@azlibrary.gov