20
The Basics
NOTE
After successfully setting up your device, you can choose to view options that teach you
about your new phone. These options include a quick reference guide, the user guide, a
watch and learn video tutorial, and an icon glossary. View these options later by tapping
Guided Tours
on the Applications screen.
8. Tap the
Sign in
icon to sign into your existing Google Account or the
Get
an account
icon to create one. Tap the
Not now
icon to set it up later.
With a Google Account, Google applications are automatically synced
between your phone and computer regardless of where you make an
update.
9. Edit your backup settings on the Backup and restore screen. Your device
will restore backed up settings automatically (if applicable) and you are
ready to being using it.
Setting up your Google Account
1. At the Setup screen, tap the
Existing
icon
or the
New
icon.
2. Enter your username and password or any other necessary information (if
creating an account), then tap the
Sign in
icon.
NOTE
Tap the
Back Key
to close the keyboard.
3. Choose to join which makes sharing on the web more like real-
life sharing. You can choose Circles, Instant Upload, and Messenger.
Tap the
Join Google
+ icon or the
Not Now
icon.
4. Complete the Backup and restore screen to allow your Google Account
to back up your apps, settings, and other data, then tap the
Next
icon.
5. Now your Gmail, Google Contacts, and Google Calendar events will all
be loaded to your phone automatically.
NOTE
This is automatic for the first Google account you add. When adding additional Google
accounts, you have to select which options to synchronize.
You can use the area below to record your Google Account information for
future reference.
Username:[email protected]
Password:____________________________________________
