Xoro TelePAD 830 - Handbuch (Seite 39)

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First Steps
Definition
The Xoro TelePAD is equipped with the Android operating system. The name derives from the
Greek word "androide", which means as much as "human-like" and is increasingly being used as an
operating system for mobile devices such as smartphones , netbooks and tablet pcs . Android was
a Linux-based open source operating system developed by the Open Handset Alliance , which is
composed of a variety of large companies , software developers and handset manufacturers and
their main member is the company Google.
Android itself does not have its own support. In order to get support you log into the different Google
Groups , use the internal support forum and the online documentation. However, there are many
websites , forums and communities that deal specifically with the extensive functions of Android and
the developer problems.
Because the operating system is very complex, only the basic features and key programs are
explained in this manual.
Desktop
The desktop consists of five freely configurable surfaces on
which single program shortcuts or mini-applications (widgets )
can be stored . By Swipe left or right to reach the next surface.
Return to the default desktop you always by clicking on the icon
in the toolbar.
An overview of all programs stored on the system they can reach
by clicking the icon at the center bottom of the screen .
Each displayed in the program overview icons can be linked to
the desktop by holding the desired icon down for long. The link is
then placed on the desktop and can be located where desired.
Alternatively, offer many programs to its own desktop application
( widget ) . You can find the widget in the upper part of the
program overview. By clicking on the desired widgets it is placed
on the desktop.
To delete an icon or a widget from the desktop must be pressed
the corresponding icon or widget long and drawn on appearing at
the top of the image X . In the process, only the link is deleted,
the associated application .