LESSON 4 –

MOBILE COLLABORATION

In this section, you will learn how to:

 Identify types of mobile devices and operating systems

 Understand Bluetooth and its use

 Understand Internet connection options and key security considerations

 Use mobile devices

 Manage apps

 Synchronise content
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4.1 MOBILE DEVICES AND OPERATING SYSTEMS

Concepts

Types of Mobile Devices

Mobile devices generally have the ability to connect to the Internet, support user
input and interaction, offer multiple functionality, and are physically the size of a
tablet computer or smaller. They have increased in popularity in recent years due
to a number of affordable products becoming available to a growing number of
people.

Examples of mobile devices include:

 Smartphones

 Tablets

A mobile device uses an operating system. Common operating systems for mobile
phones are:

 Apple's iOS
Popular operating system from Apple, running devices such as the iPhone,
iPad, and iPod Touch.

 Google's Android
Google's mobile device operating system, powering smartphones and
tablets from a range of device manufacturers.

 Microsoft's Windows Phone

Microsoft’s operating systems ships on devices from a variety of vendors.
Windows Phone 10 is particularly focused on integration with Windows 10,
Microsoft’s PC operating system

Understand Bluetooth and its Use

Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard for exchanging data over short

distances between fixed and mobile devices.

Uses for Bluetooth include:

 Cable replacement

 Voice and data access points

 Ad-hoc or temporary networking

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Internet Connections

Internet connection options available for mobile devices:

 Wireless (WLAN)
Wireless Local Area Network links two or more devices using a wireless
distribution method, and usually providing a connection through an access
point to the wider Internet. Wi-Fi hotspots are public locations (airports,
hotels, coffee shops) where you can connect your smartphone or laptop
wirelessly to the establishment's Internet service.

 Mobile Internet (3G, 4G)

4G is the fourth generation of mobile phone mobile communication
technology standards. It is a successor of the third generation (3G)
standards. A 4G system has the potential to provide high-speed Internet
access.

Although the above two can be considered complementary technologies,

sometimes you have to choose one over the other for either budget reasons
(mobile Internet data plans, especially for multiple devices, can be costly) or
technological limitations (when the Apple iPad first came out, for example, users
had to choose between getting a Wi-Fi-only model or wait for the version that
offered 3G as well as Wi-Fi).

Associated features:

Feature Wireless Mobile Internet

Speed Generally DSL or cable speeds Not as fast as Wi-Fi
Cost Many hotspots are free Depends on the data plan
Availability Must be connected to a specific Virtually everywhere: Connect
wireless network, for example at a wherever you can get a cellular
cybercafé signal

Key security considerations:

 Use a PIN
Enable a passcode (PIN) to restrict access to the device. This helps
prevent unauthorised individuals from getting at your data.

 Back up content
Back up content regularly to ensure it can be restored when needed or
transferred to another device if, for example, you lose your device.

 Turning wireless/Bluetooth off

Turning off wireless and Bluetooth can prevents unauthorised access to
your device although these services.

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4.2 USING MOBILE DEVICES

Concepts

Connecting to the Internet Securely

Setting up a wireless connection differs from model to model and operating

system so the steps below are the basic way of connecting.

Steps

To connect using wireless:

1. Go to Settings.

2. Turn on Wi-Fi.

3. If necessary, select the wireless network based on the hotspot area.

To connect using mobile technology:

1. Go to carrier settings.

2. Turn on 3G/4G.

3. Turn on the mobile data feature.

Concepts

Searching the Web

Mobile devices come with web browsers built into them, and give you access to
mobile versions (and sometimes desktop versions) of websites. Mobile devices
may have limited access to certain types of web features however, in comparison
to using a PC or laptop.

Steps

1. Go to the web browser app (for example: Safari in iOS).

2. Tap in the URL or address box.

3. Enter the web site address or a search engine address.

4. Enter required keywords.

5. Tap Search.

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Concepts
Send and Receive E-mail
Mobile devices have proven to be a popular choice with users who want to keep
track of their e-mails quickly and on the go. While many devices come with a built-
in mail application, you can also download specific apps for e-mail services (for
example Gmail or Outlook) on the respective device’s app store.
Steps
1. Tap the Mail app.

2. Tap on the Inbox.

3. If connected, new e-mails will be downloaded. Click on a mail to see the

content.

4. Compose a mail using new mail or message and tap Send.

Concepts

Managing Calendar Event

Similar to e-mail, calendar apps on mobile devices have proven a popular feature
with users. They allow users to keep track of events and even synchronise them
with their social media accounts to automatically update with any event they agree
to go to.
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Steps

To add a calendar event:

1. Tap the Calendar app.

2. Select the date to add the event to.

3. Tap the add event option.

4. Enter the event details.

To edit a calendar event:

1. Select the date with the event.

2. Tap the event name.

3. Tap the Edit option.

4. Edit the event as required.

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To delete a calendar event:

1. Select the date with the event.

2. Tap the event name.

3. Tap the option to delete the event.

Concepts
Sharing Pictures or Videos
You can share pictures and videos that you’ve saved to your device in a variety of
methods.

Steps
1. Select the picture or video in the gallery.

2. Tap the Share or Send option.

3. Choose the Mail, Message or a social media option. You can also use
Bluetooth to share through AirDrop on iOS devices, or share it directly
between Android devices.

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4. Send or post the picture or video.

4.3 MANAGING APPS

Concepts

A mobile application (or mobile app) is a software application designed to run on

smartphones, tablet computers and other mobile devices. They are usually
available through application distribution platforms, which are typically operated by
the owner of the mobile operating system, such as the Apple App Store and
Google Play. Some apps are free, while others must be bought. Usually, they are
downloaded from the platform to the device.

The most common types of mobile apps include:

 News
 Social media
 Productivity
 Maps
 Games
 eBooks

The following steps are for a mobile device operating with the iOS operating
system. Similar options are available in other operating systems.

Steps

Searching for Apps

To search for an app:

1. Go to the app store (Apple App Store / Google Play.)

2. Use the Search feature to search for an app.

It is important to remember that there may be purchase costs for some

applications, as well as potential usage costs.

Install and Uninstall Apps

To install an app:

1. Tap on the required app.

2. Tap the Install option.

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To uninstall an app:

1. Go to Settings.

2. In the general settings, tap the usage option.

3. Select the app to uninstall.

4. Tap the Delete App option.

Update Apps

If any update is available, it can be downloaded to the mobile device. In the app
store, simply tap the updates option and select the applications how wish to
update.

Using Apps

Voice / Video communication:

1. Tap the App (for example, FaceTime).

2. Use your contact list to call the person of choice.

For communication apps such as FaceTime, WhatsApp and Viber the recipient of
messages or calls also needs to have the app.

Social media:

1. Tap the App (for example, Facebook).

2. Use the app as you would on your desktop Internet browser.

Map:

1. Tap the App (for example, Google Maps).

2. Use the search bar to find the location of choice.

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4.4 SYNCHRONISING CONTENT

Concepts

Synchronisation technologies are designed to synchronise a single set of data

between two or more devices, automatically copying changes back and forth. For

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example, a user's contact list on one mobile device can be

synchronised with other mobile devices or computers.

Data synchronisation can be local synchronisation where the

device and computer are side-by-side and data is transferred or
remote synchronisation when a user is mobile and the data is
synchronised over a mobile network.

Synchronisation is important because it:

 Acts as a backup.

 Can be used to restore apps and data.

 Allow you to manage what content is added to and removed.

Steps

To set up synchronising settings and synchronise (the iOS

operating system is used, but similar options are available in
other operating systems):

1. Connect your device to your computer with the USB cable

provided.

2. In iTunes, select the phone.

3. Decide whether you want iTunes to automatically

synchronise your iPhone and your contacts, calendars, e-
mail accounts, and bookmarks.

4. If you want iTunes to sync your iPhone automatically

whenever you connect it to your computer, select the
Automatically Sync When This iPhone Is
Connected check box (in the Options area).

5. If you want to sync only items that are selected in

your iTunes library, select the Only Sync Checked
Songs and Videos check box.

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