Getting Started 20
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
➔
Create an account
for free
.
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 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, create a new Gmail username by entering
a prefix for your
@gmail.com
email address.
Retrieving your Google Account
Password
A Google account password is required for Google
applications. If you misplace or forget your Google Account
password, follow these instructions to retrieve it:
1.
From your computer, use an Internet browser and
navigate to
http://google.com/accounts.
2.
Click on the
Can’t access your account?
link.
3.
Follow the on-screen password recovery procedure.
