Billbobboy42 Loc: Center of Delmarva

Thanks, Mike. The only Google icons are as I stated earlier - nothing that has "Play" in it. I do have a Google account but when I try to log in, I get an error message about not being connected. Yet, I check the WiFi settings and it shows I'm connected to my own home network, which I do have a password for it.

cneajna Loc: Port Angeles, WA

The very FIRST app you should install is virus software. AVG is available for your tablet on Google Play.
Check to see which version of Android you have.... also check to see if it needs updating. The latest version is KitKat. (all but the earliest versions are named after some form of candy) You might ask Dell about this aspect.
Your tablet can do MOST things a computer can do. There are bluetooth keyboards for it (if it has bluetooth - most do - I would expect one from Dell to have it). I have one that also serves as a carrying case and a stand. In fact, because my tablet is so versatile I stopped carrying my laptop on short trips. I can check my email, and log on to pretty much any website. I think you'll be surprised at how much it'll do once you start messing around with it.
I also forgot to mention, not ALL of your installed apps will show on your main screen.. only the ones that were put there. There's a place on the tablet where you can view ALL your installed apps and then move the ones you use frequently to your main screen. (and remove the ones you don't use)

Billbobboy42 Loc: Center of Delmarva

Late breaking news: the trick to getting on was to push the reset key on my router. So, now the job is to figure out how to navigate around. Nothing is familiar yet, including Gmail.

Thanks to all. Now it's a plain old learning curve. Guess I will keep the thing for a while. 8-)

singleviking Loc: Lake Sebu Eco Park, Philippines

You have to be in a "WIFI HOT SPOT" or have a home WIFI ROUTER to be able to connect to the internet. Most inexpensive tablets do not have access to the cellphone networks and only have WiFi and BlueTooth capabilities.
As far as word processing, Microsoft has a program called OFFICE 365 that's cloud based and used by many on tablets. You should also have a STORE feature where you can download APPS for your tablet. Many APPS are free and there's some useful ones that charge to be downloaded and accessed with cloud storage.

Good luck with your new toy.

Billbobboy42 Loc: Center of Delmarva

I have yet to find Google Play. According to Dell, my tablet's Android version is 4.4.4. No names found. The tablet does have Blue Tooth. Also, have not figured out how to find where all installed apps are located.

Thanks. I'll keep muddling along.

Sendai5355 Loc: On the banks of the Pedernales River, Texas

Sometimes, instead of the password for the router I have to put in the router's security key.

amyinsparta Loc: White county, TN

Yeah, but it might be a fun drive! :thumbup:

RicknJude Loc: Quebec, Canada

Do you have any grand kids. That always works. :lol:

singleviking Loc: Lake Sebu Eco Park, Philippines

That should be a one time entry if you put the security code into the setup menu. You then will be able to connect to your router with just one click and possibly the entry of your password. Most tablets have auto-sensing of WiFi networks.

redrocktom Loc: Sedona

I like using my tablet often as a second monitor with my desktop for the extra real estate and to view 2 pages simultaneously. Particularly helpful is to view a video tutorial such as Lightroom or Photoshop on the tablet with that specific software open on my desktop. Then I can easily follow along and practice the edits on the desktop of whatever is being taught on the video on the tablet.

Photoninny Loc: Monterey Bay Area

That's the ticket. Grandkids or a neighbor kid can get you up and running in no time -- if you like online games!
:-D :-D
Just dont ask anyone over the age of 12. They will look at you like you are crazy and walk away. Over 15 they run.

singleviking Loc: Lake Sebu Eco Park, Philippines

And most people over 65 can't even locate or see where the damn miniscule on/off button is, let alone the tiny markings for "0" and "1" on the switch or what that means. And here you thought all computers ran on 1's and zero's and this was where you stick them in. It's called DOWNLOADING.
LOL.

Sendai5355 Loc: On the banks of the Pedernales River, Texas

Duh!

singleviking Loc: Lake Sebu Eco Park, Philippines

Sounds like these books will help in the learning curve for tablets.

LINK TO BOOKS:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_2_19?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=tablets+for+dummies+seniors&sprefix=Tablets+for+dummies%2Caps%2C148&rh=n%3A283155%2Ck%3Atablets+for+dummies+seniors

These will teach you the setup and operation of android and tablets in simple language.

OonlyBonly

Load up GeoS Camera lite - takes a photo with map, coordinates and direction shot was taken for even more info than your camera GPS will give you.
Load up The Photographer's Ephemeris for Sun/Moon rise and set from anywhere.
Load up the Depth of Field page 'cause it's easier to double check your dof that way.
Load up FlightAware for info of flights over you IF you're into photographing aircraft.
Load up Bubble Level 'cause it's handy.
Load up Dropbox.
Load up Scanner Free. Handy for tracking what's happening in your locality, Fire/Police.
Those are all free, they work and most can come in handy for a photographer.