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8. Setting a home web page
The
home page
is the first website you see when you start a web
browser app.
1. Browse to the page you want to set as your home page.
2. Touch the Menu icon.
3. Choose “Settings” and the Settings screen will appear.
4. Choose the “General” category.
5. Choose “Set Home Page” and the Set Home Page menu will
appear.
6. Touch the “Current Page” button and your home website is now
set.
Note
: Many places you visit on the web can be accessed directly using
specific apps. Facebook, Gmail, Twitter, YouTube, and other popular web
destinations have apps that you may find already installed on your tablet or
are otherwise available from the Google Play Store.
6.2. Google Play
With hundreds of thousands of apps, the Google Play store has the right ones
for you. When you download apps, they are delivered directly to your device.
You can also find your next book, a hot new song, or a great movie from a
catalog that includes everything from movie blockbusters and best selling e-
books to millions of songs.
6.3. E-Mail
Your device comes with two e-mail readers. A basic E-Mail app called “
”
and Google’s own E-Mail called “
Gmail
.“
To get the best experience using this device, we recommend creating a free
Gmail account and using Gmail for your e-mail.
6.4. Setting up a Non Gmail Email account
The Email app is used to access web-based e-mail, or webmail, from Yahoo!
Mail, Windows Live, and others. It also lets you read e-mail provided by your
Internet Service Provider (ISP) and even your work E-mail if allowed.
Note:
Before you setup your E-Mail account you will need several key pieces
of information. If you are setting up email from your work, you may need to
contact your IT department to see if there are additional instructions or
requirements you will need to follow as E-Mail settings and security will vary
from company to company.
1. The Email app is located in the Apps Drawer. You may also find
shortcuts to the apps on the Home screen or Favorite Bar.
2. Start the Email app by tapping on it.
3. The E-Mail Account Setup screen will appear.
4. Type the e-mail address you would like to setup on this device.
5. Type your password for this account.
6. Touch the Next button.
