Motorola DROID 2 Global, Manual

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Chapter
Sync Your DROID With
Your Google Account
In order to use a DROID, you must have a Google Account. You can still check your
work email and use other accounts, but you must have at least one Google Account.
When you activate a new DROID, setting up a Google Account is the second thing you’ll
do, right after activating the phone number itself with Verizon Wireless.
Your Google Account serves as your default contact list, email, and calendar on your
DROID. You will be able to view, manage and update your Google Contacts and
Calendar using the
Contacts
and
Calendar
apps on your DROID. You can add other
services such as Twitter, Facebook, and Microsoft Exchange email (we’ll get to that in
Chapters 9 and 20); however, by default all new contacts you create directly on your
phone go into your Google Account.
Activating Your Phone
If you already have a DROID in your hand, chances are you’ve already activated it. If
you’re still considering a purchase or an upgrade, here are the steps for activation:
1.
Tap on the screen. You’ll see an Android with a hand.
2.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
3.
Your phone will dial a special number for activation.
4.
You’ll see a message that your phone has been activated.
5.
It may take up to 15 minutes for service. Meanwhile, you can press the Next key
to begin a tutorial on activating and using your DROID. This tutorial will also guide
you through setting up your Google Account.
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