Chapter 2

How It Works

In This Chapter

arrow Manipulating the touchscreen

arrow Changing the volume

arrow Getting around the Home screen

arrow Using icons

arrow Running apps (programs)

arrow Checking notifications

arrow Finding all the apps

arrow Accessing recently used apps

Where are the buttons? The knobs? The dials? If the Nexus 7 is so advanced, how do you control the thing?

Oh, don’t fret: You have many ways to manipulate your tablet. Primarily, the Nexus 7 uses a touchscreen interface. It more than makes up for the lack of buttons. You use the touchscreen to control the tablet, which is probably a new experience for you. If not, you can appreciate this chapter as a quick review of how to use your Nexus 7’s basic features. ...

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