Google Applications
Signing in to your Google account lets you synchronize Gmail, Calendar, and
Contacts between your phone and the web. If you don’t have an account, you
can easily create one.
Tap a Google application that needs a Google account, such as Gmail
or Google Talk.
If you’ve got a Google account, tap Existing. Enter your user name
and password and then tap
. (Or tap New if you don’t have a
Google account.)
Read the instructions and tap OK.
Set the backup and restore option and tap .
Google Search and Google Now
Find whatever you’re looking for with Google Search. Google Now tailors your
search options over time, learning your preferences and making more accurate
predictions for your needs. Google Now will also keep track of what you’re doing
and appear when you need it, like showing the next appointment on your calendar
and what the traffic is like to get to it.
Performing a Search
From the home screen, tap > Google. You can type in search terms, or say
“Google” to begin a voice search.
You will see results for your search. To search images, places, and more, tap an
option on the bar at the bottom of the screen. For additional web results, simply
scroll down the screen.
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Gmail
Gmail is a web-based email service that’s configured when you sign in to your
Google account. Depending on your synchronization settings, the Gmail on your
phone can be automatically synchronized with your Gmail account on the web.
Creating and Sending an Email Through Gmail
From the home screen, tap
> Gmail.
Tap
.
Enter an email address in the To field. If you’re sending the email to several
people, separate the email addresses with commas. You can add as many
recipients as you want.
Enter the email subject, and then write your email. To add an attachment, press
> Attach picture or Attach video.
Tap to send your email.
Adding Another Account
From your Gmail inbox, press > Settings > Add account.
Choose to add an existing account or create a new one and follow on-screen
instructions to finish account setup.
Accessing Account Settings
From your Gmail inbox, press > Settings.
Tap an account name, or tap General settings to change settings for
all accounts.
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