Phone Basics
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Search
.To begin a voice search while on the home screen, touch
and begin speaking. Your
search begins immediately. For more about Google Now, see
Google Now
.
Note:
If you’re writing a text message, touch
to begin dictation mode. Your phone recognizes
words you speak and enters them into your message.
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Or, touch
in the Google Now Search widget and speak. For example, you can say one of the
following commands:
To do the following:
Say
Map a route
“navigate to”
Send a text message
“send text”
Make a call
“call”
Send email
“send email”
Find local businesses
“map of...”
Browse the Web
“go to”
Make a voice note
“note to self”
Get directions
“directions to”
Voice Typing
You can use your voice to enter a message, email, or text in other applications. Your speech is
converted to text. Add any punctuation by saying the name of the punctuation mark, such as
“period,” “semi-colon,” or “comma”.
To use voice entry in a message, email or other text box:
1. Touch the text box, and then touch
on the keyboard.
2. Begin speaking clearly when you see
Speak now
, saying the name of a punctuation mark when
needed.
3. Touch
to pause or restart.
4. To edit the text, touch
to return to the keyboard.
5. To send the message, touch
.
