SMARTPHONE LEARNING

Learn how to use your smartphone with confidence

Explore simple smartphone lessons, printable guides, and step-by-step support designed to make everyday technology easier to use.

What you can do on this page
  • Watch beginner-friendly smartphone video lessons
  • Open printable guides by topic and save them for later
  • Get extra support from our Tech Coach when you need it
SMARTPHONE VIDEO LESSONS

Watch smartphone tutorials

Learn with clear, step-by-step smartphone videos designed for older adults and beginner-friendly learning.

Using Your Smartphone
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The Digital Divas
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PRINTABLE SMARTPHONE GUIDES

Use step-by-step smartphone guides

Browse printable guides by topic to learn common smartphone skills, settings, apps, and safety tools.

Open a topic below to explore beginner-friendly guides you can read now or save for later.

Smartphone Basics
Build confidence with everyday phone features and navigation.
Smartphone Confidence Learn basic gestures, key taps, and quick settings used in everyday smartphone tasks. Open guide → Smartphone Essentials Review important settings, connect to Wi-Fi, and get familiar with must-know phone basics. Open guide → Smartphone Hardware Basics 1 Understand buttons, device functions, powering on and off, and virtual assistant basics. Open guide → Smartphone and Software Basics Learn about the home screen, notifications, status bar, and other common on-screen features. Open guide → Smartphone and Software Basics 2 Practice gestures, move between apps, manage pages, and organize what appears on your phone. Open guide →
Phone Settings
Customize your device and adjust useful smartphone settings.
Smartphone Hardware Basics 2 Set up Find My Phone, check for software updates, and learn a few settings that help protect your device. Open guide → Smartphone FAQs and Tips 2 Learn how to recover deleted photos, make text bigger, turn on flash alerts, and adjust helpful settings. Open guide →
Calls and Contacts
Practice everyday communication tools and manage contact information.
Smartphone FAQs and Tips 1 Learn how to clear call and message history, block contacts, and handle common phone communication tasks. Open guide →
Apps and App Store
Find, download, and manage apps with more confidence.
App Store and Google Play Store Guide Learn how to find apps, download them safely, and understand the basics of using app marketplaces. Open guide →
Emergency and Safety
Set up helpful emergency tools and safety features on your phone.
Smartphone Emergency Essentials Set up emergency contacts, learn about SOS features, and prepare your device for important situations. Open guide →
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