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Google Applications
Signing in to your Google account lets you synchronize Gmail,
Calendar, and Contacts between your phone and the web. If you
don’t have an account, you can easily create one.
Tap a Google application that needs a Google account, such
as Gmail or .
If you’ve got a Google account, enter your email and
password and then tap
NEXT
. (Or tap
Or create a new
account
if you don’t have a Google account.)
Read the terms of service and tap
ACCEPT
.
Set the backup and restore option and tap
NEXT
.
Google Search and Google Now
Find whatever you’re looking for with Google Search. Google
Now tailors your search options over time, learning your
preferences and making more accurate predictions for your
needs. Google Now will also keep track of what you’re doing and
appear when you need it, like showing the next appointment on
your calendar and what the traffic is like to get to it.
Performing a Search
From the home screen, tap
. You can type in search
terms, or say “OK Google” to begin a voice search.
You will see results for your search. To search images, places,
and more, scroll left or right on the bar at the bottom of the
screen and tap an option. For additional web results, simply
scroll down the screen.
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Gmail
Gmail is a web-based email service that’s configured when
you sign in to your Google account. Depending on your
synchronization settings, the Gmail on your phone can be
automatically synchronized with your Gmail account on the web.
Creating and Sending an Email Through Gmail
From the home screen, tap
Gmail
.
Tap .
Enter an email address in the
To
field. If you’re sending the
email to several people, separate the email addresses with
commas. You can add as many recipients as you want.
Enter the email subject, and then write your email. To add an
attachment, tap
Attach file
.
Tap to send your email.
Adding Another Account
From the home screen, tap
Settings Accounts
.
Choose to add an existing account or create a new one and
follow on-screen instructions to finish account setup.
Accessing Account Settings
From the Gmail inbox, tap
Settings
.
Tap an account name, or tap
General settings
to change
settings for all accounts.
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