Chapter 2: The smartphone as a personal organiser

The second chapter is concerned with smartphones as a personal organisational aid. You will get to know different apps (applications) and more specifically, take a closer look at the app "Contacts".

The application examples in the videos use the smartphone operating system that is most common. Moreover, smartphones with a user interface especially designed for senior citizens are presented. The videos also include references to differences in other brands or models as examples.
 

What tools does my smartphone offer?

This first video introduces the chapter and lists some of the many tools that are available on the smartphone. (The video is only available in German.)

 

What are apps and where can I find them?

This video explains in a simple way what apps are and where to find them. (The video is only available in German.)

 

How do I create a new contact on the smartphone?

In this video, you will get to know the app "Contacts" as an important organisational tool and you will learn how to create a new contact. (The video is only available in German.)

 

How can I change an existing contact?

This video explains how an existing contact in the address book can be changed or supplemented with additional information on a smartphone. (The video is only available in German.)

 

How can I highlight an important contact?

This video explains how a contact can be labelled as a favourite contact and prioritised. (The video is only available in German.)

 

How do I secure my existing contacts?

This video shows how to back up contact data, e.g. how to transfer this data to another device. (The video is only available in German.)