10
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, Google
Maps, Google Search, and the Android Market 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.
If you did not create a Google account when setting up your
device, or need to create an additional account, you can create a
new Google account at any time.
To create a new Google Account from your phone:
1.
From the Home screen, tap
(
Applications
)
Settings
Accounts and sync
Add account
.
2.
Read the introduction and tap
Next
Create
to begin.
3.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Note:
If you already have a Google account, you only need to sign in.
To create a new Google Account from the Web:
1.
From a computer, launch a Web browser and navigate to
www.google.com
.
2.
On the main page, click
Sign-in
Sign up for a new
Google Account
.
3.
Follow the on-screen prompts to create your free account.
4.
Look for an email from Google in the email box you
provided, and respond to the email to confirm and activate
your new account.
Signing into Your Google Account
1.
Launch an application that requires a Google account (such
as Android Market or Gmail).
2.
Click
Next
Sign in
.
3.
Tap the
Username
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, create a new Gmail username by entering a
prefix for your
@gmail.com
email address.
