Google ANDROID 2.3.4, User Manual

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AUG-2.3.4-105 Android User’s Guide
About this guide
This guide describes how to use release 2.3.4 of the Android™ mobile technology
platform, including updates to Android applications that have been released on the
Android Market™ downloadable applications service.
This guide does not describe the physical features of your phone (its parts and
accessories, how to replace its battery, turn it on, and so on) or its specifications; for
that information, refer to your phone’s owner’s guide.
Chapter Describes
“Android basics” on
page 15 Starting Android the first time, signing into your Google™ Accounts so
you can take full advantage of Google Apps™, and performing basic
Android tasks.
“Connecting to net-
works and devices” on
page 57 Configuring how your phone connects to mobile and Wi-Fi™ net-
works, to Bluetooth™ devices, and to a computer, and it describes how
to share your phone’s mobile data connection via USB or as a portable
Wi-Fi hotspot. This chapter also describes how to secure your con-
nections to virtual private networks (VPNs) and other networks.
“Placing and receiving
calls” on page 79 Using your phone to place, receive, and manage multiple calls.
“Searching by text and
voice” on page 95 Using Google Search to search your phone and the web by typing or
speaking.
“Contacts” on page 109 Organizing and finding contact information for the people you know.
“Accounts” on page 127 Adding and synchronizing email and other accounts, including Google
Accounts and Microsoft™ Exchange ActiveSync™ accounts.
“Gmail” on page 135 Sending and receiving messages using Gmail™ webmail service.
“Calendar” on page 165 Viewing and creating events on your calendar and synchronizing them
with the Google Calendar™ calendaring service on the web.
“Google Voice” on
page 181 Checking your voicemail and placing calls with Google Voice.