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Applications 175
Hangouts
Hangouts is a free Windows and web-based application for
instant messaging offered by Google. You can connect with
your friends across computers and various Android devices.
You can have conversations or video calls with up to 10
friends.
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 186.
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 12.
2.
From the Home screen, tap
➔
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
➔
Help
for more information on using
Hangouts.
Internet
The Internet is your access to the mobile web. This section
explains how to navigate your Internet Browser and
introduces you to the basic features.
Accessing the Mobile Web
To access the Browser:
From the Home screen, tap
Internet
.
The Quick access homepage displays.
Navigating with the Browser
1.
To select an item, tap an entry.
2.
To scroll through a website, sweep the screen with
your finger in an up or down motion.
3.
Sweep the screen left to right to move laterally across
a web page.
4.
To return to a previous page, press
.
5.
To move forward to a web page, press
.
Browser Options
From any web page, press
to access your browser
options.