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Google Talk
Talk is Google’s instant messaging and audio and video chat
service. You can use it to communicate, in real time, with
other people who also use Google Talk on another Android
tablet or phone or on a computer.
Tip:
Talk requires that you have a Google account. To set up
your Google account on your device use the
Accounts
settings.
Open Talk and Sign In
1.
From a Home screen, tap
Apps
➔
Talk
.
If you are not signed in to a Google account, the Add a
Google Account screen displays.
2.
Tap
Existing
, if you already have a Google account, or
New
to create a Google account.
For more information, refer to
“Setting Up Your Gmail
Account”
on page 76.
Note:
If you have already set up your Google account, you are
automatically logged in. Just tap the account.
Once sign in is complete, the Talk main screen
displays.
Invite a Friend to Chat
You can invite anyone with a Google Account to become your
friend in Google Talk, so you can chat with each other and
view each other’s online status.
1.
Tap your on-screen account name to log in.
2.
While viewing your Friends list, tap
Add friend
.
3.
Enter your friend’s address and tap
DONE
.
Your friend’s address in Talk is a Gmail or other email
address that is configured to connect to Google Talk.
If your friend accepts your invitation, they are added to
your Friends list in Talk and you can share each others
status in Talk and other applications.
