Google ANDROID 2.3.4, User Manual

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AUG-2.3.4-105 Android User’s Guide
Changing Google Search settings
You use the Search settings to configure Google search, including setting which data
on your phone you want to be able to search.
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To change Google Search settings, press Menu , and touch
Search settings
when you’re using the Google Search box.
Search settings screen
Google Search
See “Google Search settings screen” on page 103.
Searchable items
Opens a screen where you can check and uncheck the kinds of
data you can search for on your phone; see “Change what you can target when
searching the phone” on page 100.
Clear shortcuts
Erases the list of previously chosen search results that appear as
suggestions below the Google search box.
Google Search settings screen
Show web suggestions
Check to display suggestions for Google web searches
below the Google search box as you type.
Use My Location
Check to include your location when using Google search and
other Google services. When you check this option, you’re asked whether you consent
to allowing Google to use your location when providing these services.
Search history
Check to use suggestions from the web-based Google search
history, from your Google Account.
Manage search history
Opens Browser with a web-based interface for viewing
and managing the web search history associated with your Google Account.