Getting Started 19
Creating a New Google Account
You should create a Google
™
Account when you first use
your device in order to fully utilize the functionality. This
account provides access to several device features such as
Gmail
™
, Hangouts
™
, and the Google Play Store
™
applications. Before you are able to access Google
applications, you must enter your account information. These
applications sync between your device and your online
Google account.
To create a new Google Account from your device:
1.
From the Home screen, tap
(
Play Store
).
2.
Read the introduction and tap
New
to begin.
3.
Follow the on-screen instructions to create a Google
Account.
– or –
If this is not the first time you are starting the device,
tap
➔
(
Gmail
).
Note:
If you already have a Google account, you only need to
sign in.
Signing into Your Google Account
1.
Launch an application that requires a Google account
(such as Play Store or Gmail).
2.
Click
Existing
.
3.
Tap the
and
Password
fields and enter your
information.
4.
Tap
(
Sign in
). Your device communicates with the
Google servers to confirm your information.
5.
If prompted, you can enable the option to stay up to
date on news and offers, then tap
OK
.
Retrieving your Google Account
Password
A Google account password is required for Google
applications. If you misplace or forget your Google Account
password, follow these instructions to retrieve it:
1.
From your computer, use an Internet browser and
navigate to
http://google.com/accounts.
2.
Click on the
Can’t access your account?
link.
3.
Follow the on-screen password recovery procedure.