
Amazon Fire Phone: The Missing Manual
Publisher: O'Reilly Media
Release Date: December 2014
Pages: 368
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Unleash the powers of the Amazon Fire phone with help from technology guru Preston Gralla. Through clear instructions and savvy advice, this fast-paced, engaging guide shows you how to make the most of Fire phone’s innovative features—including Firefly, Dynamic Perspective, one-handed gestures, and integration with Amazon Prime.
The important stuff you need to know:
- Gain control with Dynamic Perspective. Tilt your phone to scroll, move your head to play games, and explore maps in 3D.
- Take pictures further. Capture high-res, panoramic, and moving (lenticular) photos. Shoot HD video, too.
- Shop with ease. Use Firefly to identify music, videos, and other items, and go straight to the product’s Amazon page.
- Get the apps you want. Load up on games and apps for productivity, health and fitness, and social networking from Amazon’s Appstore.
- Solve problems right away. Get live tech support from Amazon via video chat with the Mayday help feature.
- Carry the Cloud in your hand. Access Prime Instant Video, your Kindle library, and your uploaded photos and videos.
Table of Contents
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The Basics
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Chapter 1 The Guided Tour and Special Features
- Power/Lock Button
- Headset Jack
- About the Screen
- Status Bar Icons
- Home Button
- Multipurpose Jack and Charger
- Ringer Volume
- Camera
- Home Screen, Carousel, and the Apps Grid
- Left and Right Panels
- Quick Actions Panel
- Controlling the Fire with Your Fingers
- One-Handed Gestures
- Dynamic Perspective
- Amazon Prime
- Mayday
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Chapter 2 Firefly
- Understanding Firefly
- Getting Started with Firefly
- Using Firefly with Books
- Using Firefly with Music
- Using Firefly with Movies and TV Shows
- Using Firefly with Phone Numbers, URLs, and Email Addresses
- What to Do with Your Firefly History
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Chapter 3 Phone Calls, Text Messages, and Voice Control
- Using the Phone App
- Placing a Call
- Using the VIP List
- Answering Calls
- Conference Calls
- Call Waiting
- Call Forwarding
- Caller ID
- Visual Voicemail
- Changing Your Ringtone
- Bluetooth Earpieces
- Text Messaging
- Controlling the Fire with Your Voice
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Media
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Chapter 4 Books and Magazines
- Using the Kindle App
- Buying Books
- Getting Books from the Library and the Web
- Reading Magazines
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Chapter 5 Photos, Video, and Music
- Using the Photos App
- Videos in the Gallery
- Photos and Videos in the Cloud
- Taking Still Photos
- Using the Onscreen Controls
- Taking Video
- Watching Video with Amazon Prime Instant Video
- Using the Fire Phone with Amazon Fire TV
- Playing Music on Your Fire Phone
- Playing Music in the Cloud
- Using Prime Music
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Chapter 6 Transferring Media and Files, and Syncing with the Cloud
- Connecting Your Fire to Your Computer
- Transferring Files from a Windows PC
- Transferring Files from a Mac
- Using Android Apps to Manage Your Files
- Checking Space on Your Fire
- Downloading from the Cloud
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The Fire Phone Online
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Chapter 7 Getting Online: WiFi, 4G, and Mobile Hotspots
- How the Fire Phone Gets Online
- Connecting via WiFi
- Turning Your Fire Phone into a WiFi Hotspot
- Airplane Mode
- More Network Settings
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Chapter 8 The Web
- Silk—The Fire Phone’s Browser
- Basic Navigation and Managing Tabs
- Navigating a Web Page
- Web Pages Designed for Mobile Phones
- The Address Bar
- Bookmarks
- Tapping and Using Links
- Saving and Viewing Web Pages
- Selecting and Copying Text
- Using the Menu Button
- Using the Left Panel
- Using the Right Panel
- Online Privacy and Security
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Chapter 9 Email, Contacts, and Calendar
- Setting Up Email
- Reading Email
- Writing Email Messages
- Navigation and More with the Left Panel
- Working with Contacts
- The Calendar
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Chapter 10 Facebook and Twitter
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Chapter 11 Maps and Navigation
- Getting Started
- Browsing Maps
- Landmarks and 3D Look-Around
- How the Fire Phone Finds Your Location
- Searching Maps
- Finding Contacts
- Getting Directions
- Turn-by-Turn Navigation
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Chapter 12 Downloading and Using Apps
- Getting Apps from Amazon’s Appstore
- Accessing Your Apps
- Fancy App Tricks
- Managing and Uninstalling Downloaded Apps
- Managing Built-In Fire Phone Apps
- Downloading Apps from the Web
- Troubleshooting Apps
- Eleven Great Apps
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Appendixes
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Appendix Setup and Signup
- Choosing a Plan
- Using Your Amazon Account
- Making Account Changes on the Web
- Upgrading to the Newest Software
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Appendix Accessories
- Useful Accessories
- Places to Shop
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Appendix Troubleshooting and Maintenance
- Make Sure Your Software Is Up to Date
- Fixing a Frozen Phone
- Resetting the Fire
- Warranty and Repair
- Where to Go for Help
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Appendix Settings
- Wi-Fi & Networks
- Display
- Sounds & Notifications
- Applications & Parental Controls
- Battery & Storage
- Location Services
- Lock Screen
- Keyboard
- Phone
- My Accounts
- Device
- Voice
- Help & Feedback
- Searching Settings and Recent Settings
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