Discover how you can make the most of the Internet with your Android tablet .
There are lots of different ways you can use the Internet with your tablet, but browsing the Web has to be one of the most popular. Just as with your desktop computer, there's so much you can do with the Internet, and when you have a tablet at your disposal using it's a lot more convenient.
One of the great plus points of tablets over laptops is that they are easy to carry around and use in a wide range of different places.You might use your tablet when lounging in your front room, have it in your bag when you are out and about with friends, or have it with you while you are taking a break in a café and having a quiet coffee.
In all these locations you are likely to find Internet connections are available, either via your own SIM card or through a public Wi-Fi zone. In such situations it's very easy to get the tablet out and be surfing the Web in seconds.
Even if you had a laptop computer with you in these locations you might be less inclined to switch it on simply because laptops take longer to get started. Tablets are so much like 'instant on' devices that it's a very short wait between deciding to go onto the Web and actually being there. It's a far cry from waiting the couple of minutes it might take for your laptop to get set for a surfing session.
The big screen size of a tablet makes browsing the web a treat too.Yes, you can get onto the Web via your smartphone, and that may well be running the same operating system as your Android tablet, but the advantages gained from a bigger screen are massive. First off, the larger display makes reading text and seeing the detail of Web pages much easier.You may not need to zoom in from the home page to start reading, which makes getting to what you want that much faster. Secondly, you are likely to find it's easier to tap at links to new pages with a finger. Small smartphone screens can mean this is a bit hit-and-miss, but on a tablet's display links are larger and simpler to hit accurately.
And finally, entering text is easier on a tablet than on a smartphone. Big on-screen 'Qwerty' keyboards allow for greater accuracy.Things like sending emails or updating your Facebook profile are a lot easier with a tablet than they are on a smartphone. Factor in that it's easy to share what you see on the Web simply by passing your tablet around, and that even streamed video is within your grasp, and you may find that using the Internet on your tablet becomes a key activity
We're using the Web browser on a Samsung Galaxy Tab. It might look different on your own Android tablet, but it works in a very similar way.
GOOGLE SEARCH
The default home page is Google's search page for mobile devices.You can enter a search term by tapping in the search box, then typing /our term and ^tapping the magnifying glass
MULTIPLE WINDOWS
The browser supports multiple windows. Tap this icon to go to windows you have already opened,The tablet's large screen is handy for jumping back and forth.
HISTORY AND BOOKMARKS
Tap it to see browser history, bookmarks and your most recently visited Websites. It's a fast way to get to your favourite and recent stuff.
GO BACK AND FORTH
Tap the back and forwards arrows to move between pages you've browsed.
IMAGES AND NEWS
If you want to search for image or news, or link into other areas of Google, then tap these links.
1 START THE BROWSER
If there's a link to your Web browser on the main screen tap it. If not, tap 'Applications', then sweep a finger until you are on the first applications screen and then tap 'Browser'.
2 SEARCH
Tap the Google search bar, type out your term, then either tap 'Go' on the keyboard and tap a listed find, or cap the magnifying glass to finish your search.
3 BROWSE
Choose from the list of finds that are shown.Your chosen Web page loads. Sweep to browse the page, double-tap the screen to zoom in and out, and tap a link to select it.
4 NEW WINDOW
Tap and hold a link co open it in a new window. Note that you can also copy a URL, save bookmarks and links, and share links using this tap and hold menu.
5 SWITCH WINDOWS
To switch between opened windows cap the windows icon on the menu bar above the main browser - it looks like nested pages.Tap the window you want.Tap "-" to close it.
6 HISTORY, BOOKMARKS, POPULAR PAGES
Tap the scar icon for a summary screen. Choose 'History' to see your browsing history,'Bookmarks' to see bookmarks and 'Most Visited' to see your favourite pages.
7 FIND ON PAGE
If you have a long Web page open and want to find specific text, tap the 'Menu' button beneath the screen, then tap 'Find on page'.Type your text and tap 'Done'
8 MOVE THROUGH FINDS
The first find is highlighted and the box at the bottom of the screen tells you how many finds there are in total.Tap the arrows to move through them.
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The large screen of your Android tablet makes browsing the Web a very rewarding experience.
There are lots of different ways you can use the Internet with your tablet, but browsing the Web has to be one of the most popular. Just as with your desktop computer, there's so much you can do with the Internet, and when you have a tablet at your disposal using it's a lot more convenient.
One of the great plus points of tablets over laptops is that they are easy to carry around and use in a wide range of different places.You might use your tablet when lounging in your front room, have it in your bag when you are out and about with friends, or have it with you while you are taking a break in a café and having a quiet coffee.
In all these locations you are likely to find Internet connections are available, either via your own SIM card or through a public Wi-Fi zone. In such situations it's very easy to get the tablet out and be surfing the Web in seconds.
Even if you had a laptop computer with you in these locations you might be less inclined to switch it on simply because laptops take longer to get started. Tablets are so much like 'instant on' devices that it's a very short wait between deciding to go onto the Web and actually being there. It's a far cry from waiting the couple of minutes it might take for your laptop to get set for a surfing session.
The big screen size of a tablet makes browsing the web a treat too.Yes, you can get onto the Web via your smartphone, and that may well be running the same operating system as your Android tablet, but the advantages gained from a bigger screen are massive. First off, the larger display makes reading text and seeing the detail of Web pages much easier.You may not need to zoom in from the home page to start reading, which makes getting to what you want that much faster. Secondly, you are likely to find it's easier to tap at links to new pages with a finger. Small smartphone screens can mean this is a bit hit-and-miss, but on a tablet's display links are larger and simpler to hit accurately.
And finally, entering text is easier on a tablet than on a smartphone. Big on-screen 'Qwerty' keyboards allow for greater accuracy.Things like sending emails or updating your Facebook profile are a lot easier with a tablet than they are on a smartphone. Factor in that it's easy to share what you see on the Web simply by passing your tablet around, and that even streamed video is within your grasp, and you may find that using the Internet on your tablet becomes a key activity
We're using the Web browser on a Samsung Galaxy Tab. It might look different on your own Android tablet, but it works in a very similar way.
It's a very short wait between deciding to go onto the Web and actually being there
GOOGLE SEARCH
The default home page is Google's search page for mobile devices.You can enter a search term by tapping in the search box, then typing /our term and ^tapping the magnifying glass
MULTIPLE WINDOWS
The browser supports multiple windows. Tap this icon to go to windows you have already opened,The tablet's large screen is handy for jumping back and forth.
HISTORY AND BOOKMARKS
Tap it to see browser history, bookmarks and your most recently visited Websites. It's a fast way to get to your favourite and recent stuff.
GO BACK AND FORTH
Tap the back and forwards arrows to move between pages you've browsed.
IMAGES AND NEWS
If you want to search for image or news, or link into other areas of Google, then tap these links.
If there's a link to your Web browser on the main screen tap it. If not, tap 'Applications', then sweep a finger until you are on the first applications screen and then tap 'Browser'.
Tap the Google search bar, type out your term, then either tap 'Go' on the keyboard and tap a listed find, or cap the magnifying glass to finish your search.
Choose from the list of finds that are shown.Your chosen Web page loads. Sweep to browse the page, double-tap the screen to zoom in and out, and tap a link to select it.
Tap and hold a link co open it in a new window. Note that you can also copy a URL, save bookmarks and links, and share links using this tap and hold menu.
TIPS & TRICKS
If you aren't happy with the built-in Web browser, you'll find more in the Android Market. Opera is a popular alternative to built-in browsers, and it's free. There are others available too.
If you aren't happy with the built-in Web browser, you'll find more in the Android Market. Opera is a popular alternative to built-in browsers, and it's free. There are others available too.
To switch between opened windows cap the windows icon on the menu bar above the main browser - it looks like nested pages.Tap the window you want.Tap "-" to close it.
6 HISTORY, BOOKMARKS, POPULAR PAGES
Tap the scar icon for a summary screen. Choose 'History' to see your browsing history,'Bookmarks' to see bookmarks and 'Most Visited' to see your favourite pages.
If you have a long Web page open and want to find specific text, tap the 'Menu' button beneath the screen, then tap 'Find on page'.Type your text and tap 'Done'
8 MOVE THROUGH FINDS
The first find is highlighted and the box at the bottom of the screen tells you how many finds there are in total.Tap the arrows to move through them.
TIPS & TRICKS
Remember that you can swivel the screen between wide and tall formats simply by turning your Android tablet round in your hand. A wide format screen can make browsing some Web pages easier.
Remember that you can swivel the screen between wide and tall formats simply by turning your Android tablet round in your hand. A wide format screen can make browsing some Web pages easier.
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