Applications and Development 183
Gmail
Google Mail (Gmail) is a web-based email service. Gmail is
configured when you first set up your device. Depending on your
synchronization settings, Gmail can automatically synchronize with
your Gmail account on the Web.
From the Home screen, tap
(
Apps
)
➔
(
Gmail
)
.
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.
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
.