Google Play
Google Play gives you access to thousands of free and paid apps, games, books
and magazines, music, and movies.
From the home screen, tap
>
.
Navigating Google Play
From Play Store, you will have multiple ways to search for apps, games and more.
Tap a category to browse popular apps, games, movies, books, and music
organized by popularity or category.
Tap to search the Play Store for a specific item, such as a game or app.
To install, tap the app and follow instructions. Once installed, you will
see a notification in the Notifications panel. Open the app from this notification
or by locating the app in the App tray .
Note: A Google Wallet
™
payment method is required to purchase apps.
Adding a PIN
Help prevent unauthorized app purchases by adding a PIN.
While in Google Play, press
> Settings > Set or change PIN.
Enter a PIN and tap
OK.
Enter your PIN again to confirm it and tap
OK.
Tap
Use PIN for purchases.
Using Google Calendar
From the home screen, tap
> Calendar to use Google Calendar, Google’s time
management application. You can use the calendar to schedule appointments,
including meetings and other events. Your appointments will be displayed on the
screen as they are scheduled. You can also synchronize appointments to your
Google account, which enables you to manage your schedule online on your PC.
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Accessing Calendar Settings
While in the calendar, press > Settings.
Tap an account name, or tap General settings to change settings for all
accounts.
Using Google Talk
Google Talk is Google’s instant messaging program, which enables you to
communicate with other people who also use it.
Opening Google Talk
From the home screen, tap > Talk.
Adding a New Friend
You can only add people who have a Google account.
Tap the account you wish to use.
Tap
.
Enter your friend’s address and tap Done.
Note: If other people try to add you as a friend, you will receive a notification in the
status bar and the invitation appears in your friends list. You can tap the invitation
to Accept, Decline, or Block.
Changing Your Online Status
Tap your own entry at the top of your friends list.
Tap your current status to change it.
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