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Note:
You can choose to configure lock settings to prevent
unauthorized use of your device. For more information,
refer to
“Setting up SIM Card Lock”
on page 259.
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
™
,
™
, Talk
™
, 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.
To create a new Google Account from your device:
1.
From the Home screen, tap
➔
(
Play Store
).
2.
Read the introduction and tap
New
to begin.
3.
Follow the on-screen instructions to create a Google
Account.
– or –
If this is not the first time you are starting the device,
tap
➔
(
Gmail
).
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.
