82 Internet
Messenger
Google Messenger functions as an independent internet chatting platform.
Text or chat with Google users anywhere else in the world.
Note
The Messenger app is actually a shortcut to the Messenger function of
the Google Plus app. Tap
Messenger
from the Apps screen to directly
access the Messenger function of Google Plus.
To begin a new conversation, tap the chat icon
l
.
Any online user with a Gmail account can be an active chat participant, so
long as the accounts are linked. Enter contacts or circles to invite them to
chat. To select from the list of contacts and circles, tap the plus icon
Y
. Enter
a message and tap the send icon
x
to begin chatting.
To block message notifications for the conversation, tap
D
>
Mute
.
To leave the conversation, tap
D
>
Leave
.
Google Plus Settings
Tap
D
>
Settings
to fine-tune how Google interacts with the smartphone.
To view Google’s online help for settings, tap
D
>
Help
.
Notifications
•
notifications
: Allow notifications from Google Plus.
•
Vibrate
: Set the smartphone to vibrate when a new notification arrives.
•
Ringtone
: Select a ringtone for Google Plus notifications.
•
Notification settings
: Specify what kinds of notifications are allowed.
Messenger Notifications
•
Who can message you
: Specify who is allowed to send messages to the
user.
•
Messenger notifications
: Allow notifications for new messages.