Special Workshop September 23rd at 10:00AM - Smartphone Moto X Part 2

Workshop Smartphone-Motorola MotoX.

 

The Part 2 Session will be preliminary instruction on the use of the phone 
in Groups of two. 

Each Student will use the phone for:

1. Basic functions- Power button and Volume button.
2. Tapping and Swiping with index and thumb. 
3. Calling.
4. E-Mail.
5. Camera.
6. Messaging. (Texts)

Below the Videos are the full MotoX Manual and excerpts from it shown
after them.

Please review the excerpts to get a feel of how the phone works.
We will have them on a screen during instruction.




The Following Are some videos on the MotoX:

Motorola Moto X Review!

Moto X Features: Explained!

Motorola Moto X: Unboxing & Review

Motorola Moto X (2014) review

Moto X Review

Motorola Moto X 2014 review [HANDS ON]

Moto X Review: an Android for the average Joe

Moto X (2014) First Impressions! (4K)

Moto X Review : One Year Later

Motorola Moto X Review

The Moto X... Now

Click-- Moto X User Manual

Excerpts from the Manual:

Student Exercise with MotoX Phone

1.    Press the Power Button.

2.    Put your Index finger on the Lock and Swipe Up.

3.    Tap the Circle with Six Dots.

4.    Put your Index Finger on the right side of the screen and Swipe Left.

5.    Tap the Arrow Back in the lower left corner of the screen.

6.    Repeat (1 to 5) above Two more times.

7.    Tap on the Phone App.

8.    Tap the Key Pad Symbol in the center of the bottom of the screen.

9.    Key in the number given to you or (203-917-1090).

10. Tap the Blue Section to Call.

11. After talking Tap the Red Section to End the Call.

12. Tap the Arrow Back.

13. Tap the Circle with Six Dots.

14. Tap the E-Mail App.

15. Type in your E-Mail Address, Password and Next.

16. Tap the Arrow Back.

17. Tap the E-Mail Envelope at the top to Compose.

18. Key in the First Name and select the person to Send to on the To line.

19. Tap with your finger in the Subject and Message sections and enter Data.

20. Tap the Arrow Head on the top row.

21. Tap the Triple Line Box in the upper left corner and select Sent.

22. Tap the Arrow Back.

23. Tap the Camera App and take a picture.

24. Tap the smiley face Green Box App.

25. Tap the left lower corner +Message.

26. Type in the First Name and select the person (Phone number must be a Cell).

27. Type Message or Dictate by selecting the Microphone.

28. Tap the Paper Clip.

29. Tap Pictures and Tap the picture you just took.

30. Tap the Arrow Head to Send.

31. Tap the House in the bottom center to return to the Home Screen.

32. You are DONE! Congratulations.

33. Your Instructor will remove your account from the phone.

Special Workshop September 16th at 10:00AM
    Smartphones and Landlines

Moto X Instruction Tutorial

Apps added from Play Store;

  1. Amazon
  2. Chromecast
  3. Ebay
  4. EZ Cast
  5. EZ Cast Screen
  6. Flashlight
  7. Fox News
  8. Hammermill
  9. HBO-Go
10. Market Watch
11. NY Post
12. Pandora
13. Quickoffice
14. Roku
15. Stocks
16. The Weather Channel
17. U-Verse
18. Waze

Roku, Dongle, Chromecast and Smart TV on October 7th at 10:00AM

Using the HD TV at the Senior Center:

---- Input

INPUT	FUNCTION
1	TV - Old Conection Not Used
2	DVD - Unit in Closet
3	DVI Cable to Computer
4	TV - New to HD Cable Box
5	ROKU- Internet Streaming
6	CHROMECAST- Remote Casting
7	HDMI Cable to Ipad or Laptop

Charter Basic HD TV Channels September 2014




1. ROKU:

The Roku Streaming Player (or simply Roku) is a series of set-top boxes manufactured by Roku, Inc. Over-the-top contents provided by Roku partners in the form of channels. Users can add or remove different channels through the Roku Channel Store. In May 2011, Roku stated the devices had over one million viewers and had delivered 15 million channel downloads.

Both on-demand content and live streaming are supported by the devices. For live TV streams, Roku supports Apple HLS (HTTP Live Streaming) adaptive streaming technology. Both free and paid channels are available and include services such as Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant Video, Crunchyroll, WWE Network, HBO Go, and others. Some games are available for the devices.

     Set the TV "Input" source to HDMI 5 which is set for Roku and Demo.

   2. Dongle:

1. HDMI dongle - Computer Definition. A small device that plugs into the HDMI port of a TV set and provides Wi-Fi streaming from the home network. It is designed to access movie content from the Internet but may also enable local content to be displayed.
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3. The Dongle is a cheaper device for streaming and will not be shown. The device used to cast must have the App software installed on it.
4. 3. Chromecast:
5. 1. Chromecast is a digital media player developed by Google. The device, a 2.83-inch (72 mm) HDMI dongle, plays audio/video content on a high-definition display by directly streaming it via Wi-Fi from the Internet or a local network.
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7. 1. Set the  TV "Input " source to HDMI 6 which is set for Chromecast. The device streaming from must have the App software installed on it.
8. 4. Smart TV
9. A smart TV, sometimes referred to as connected TV or hybrid TV, (not to be confused with IPTV,Internet TV, or with Web TV) is a television set or set-top box with integrated Internet and Web 2.0 features, and is an example of technological convergence between computers and television sets and set-top boxes. Besides the traditional functions of television sets and set-top boxes provided through traditional broadcasting media, these devices can also provide online interactive media, Internet TV, over-the-top content, as well as on-demand streaming media, and home networking access.
   The software that runs smart TVs can be pre loaded into the device, or updated or installed on demand via an app store or app marketplace, in a similar manner to how the Internet, Web widgets, and software applications (in this context commonly just referred to as "apps") are integrated in modern smartphones.
   The technology that enables smart TVs is also incorporated in devices such as set-top boxes, digital media players, Blu-ray players, game consoles, digital signage hotel television systems, and other network connected interactive devices that utilize television type display outputs. These devices allow viewers to search, find and play videos, movies, photos and other content from the Web, on a cable TV channel, on a satellite TV channel, or on a local storage drive.
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I-Phone and I-Pads September 30th at 10:00AM

Special Presentation on the Features and Use of an I-Phone 

and I-Pads 

Projected to the TV. 

Tuesday September 30, 2014 at 10:AM

By: Jerry Ronan.

Subjects: 

 Picture taking and Texting or E-Mailing or Printing.

 Taking Videos, Downloading.

News, Stocks, Maps, Calendars and Weather Channel

Safiri, using the Microphone and Siri.

Phoning, Contacts and Setup.

The Apps Store and more.

                 

I-Pad Mini

Special Workshop September 16th at 10:00AM - Smartphones and Landlines

Workshop on Smartphone-Motorola MotoX.

Moto X User Manual

I believe there are many Seniors that would like a "Smart Phone" and are reluctant to get one because of the $30 a month "extra" cost.

In 2012, I gave in and purchased an IPhone5 with Verizon. It costs me an extra $30 a month. I love the phone but not the bill.

Seniors are going to need to find ways to save money in the coming years and that will be the focus of the Computer group for the fall. We will to start with phones.

Senior families here are usually 1 or 2 adults having having a Land line and old style wireless phone.

Each of these probably cost $35 per month or $420 annually and $840 for the 2 lines.

A single senior could replace that with a Moto X with Republic with at $10 per month or $120 annually.

The phone costs $299 and compares to the I-phone 5.

You can take the home phone number with you with this phone when you go out shopping. 

Many combinations of selections are possible and still save money but I was thinking of replacing either Landlines or old style wireless phones.

Here is some research data to review.

           http://www.computerworld.com/article/2486557/smartphones/moto-g-real-world-review-the-best-budget-     phone-money-can-buy.html

https://www.google.com/webhp?tab=mw&ei=SjDBU82vDqGm0AX3o4DoCw&ved=0CAUQqS4oAg#q=republic+wireless

          http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/moto-x-helpful-tips-and-tricks/#!bJf4c5

          http://bgr.com/2014/05/28/iphone-5s-vs-moto-x-2/

          

          http://m.androidcentral.com/moto-g-versus-moto-x

          http://simplefamilyfinance.com/pros-and-cons-of-super-duper-

          cheap-home-phone-plans/

          The Cheapest Cell Phone Plans for Every Type of Person

Our workshop will be projected to the TV with various demonstrations of 

Moto X Instruction Tutorial

  

  1. Phoning

  2. Texting

  3. E-Mail

  4. Pictures Taking

You may even get to try it, if you are interested. We can get you a $20 credit if you decide to purchase the phone.

There will be Tutoring for the Moto X, I-Phone and I-Pad this fall, just ask.