Applications 125
Hangouts
Previously known as Google Talk™, is an updated place to
hangout, share photos, and even video calls. This is a free
application for instant messaging offered by Google.
Conversation logs are automatically saved to a Chats area in
your Gmail account. This allows you to search a chat log and
store them in your Gmail accounts.
Note:
The first time you use Hangouts, you will need to
download the updated application from the Play Store.
When the Play Store page displays, tap
Update
. For more
information, refer to
“Play Store”
on page 138.
1.
Log on to your Google account if you have not already
done so. For more information, refer to
“Creating a
New Google Account”
on page 15.
2.
From the Home screen, tap
(
Apps
)
➔
(
Hangouts
).
3.
The first time you access Hangouts, tap
Confirm
to
confirm your mobile number. If the number is not
correct, tap
Edit Number
to change it.
4.
Begin using Hangouts.
5.
Press
(
Menu
)
➔
Help
for more information on
using Hangouts.
Help
Provides access to built-in Help information.
1.
From the Home screen, tap
(
Apps
)
➔
(
Help
)
.
2.
Select an on-screen topics for more information:
• New features
: provides help on all of the new features and
applications such as Air view, Motion, Smart screen, Story
Album, and Group Play.
• Basics
: provides basic information on using your device.
• Applications
: provides information on how to use basic
applications like Contacts, Email, S Memo, Internet, Camera,
etc.
• Settings
: provides information on settings for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth,
Ringtone, Power saving mode, NFC, and Screen Mirroring.
• Online help
: provides more detailed online help for additional
questions you may have.
• Available accessories
: provides information about available
accessories.