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Android Smartphones For Beginners

When:
Wednesday, October 14, 2015, 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM
Where:
Town of Chevy Chase Village Hall
4301 Willow Lane (next to the Lawton Center)
Chevy Chase, MD  20815
Additional Info:
Category:
Classes
Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
$45.00
$45.00
$55.00

This course will explain many of the important features on your Android smartphone and show you how to use them so you can get the most out of your phone. This offering consists of three one-hour classes.


Bring your Android smartphone with you to class.

 

Handouts will be provided.

 

Topics to be covered in the class:
  • Getting to know your Android smartphone: device basics
  • Initial Settings and basic apps
  • Setting up and using a Google account
  • Using buttons and the touch screen
  • Connecting to WiFi
  • Making phone calls
  • Sending text messages
  • Using email – sending, receiving, and deleting messages
  • Taking and organizing photos
  • Downloading and purchasing new apps
  • Organizing apps and screens
  • Applications you might enjoy

 

Instructor Erica Raphael managed technology for 10 years as Director of Administration for Iona, a senior services nonprofit in Northwest Washington.  During that time she managed and taught computer classes for seniors.  She has also worked as a private computer tutor for several senior clients.  Currently, she works as a human resources consultant and uses her Android smartphone to call, email, text, navigate, take photos of her granddaughter, and see when the next bus will arrive.  She looks forward to exploring the features of these versatile devices together in this class.