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AUG-2.3.4-105 Android User’s Guide

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You can check the weather and top news stories with News & Weather,

a widget for your desktop that is backed by a full-featured application.

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“Checking the news and weather” on page 318

“Changing News & Weather settings” on page 321

Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
About this Guide11
- Android™ Mobile Technology Platform 211
- Android 211
Android Basics15
- Starting Android for the First Time16
  - If You Don't Have a SIM Card in Your GSM Phone16
  - Your Google Account16
  - Resetting Your Google Account Password17
  - Additional Accounts18
  - Google Services18
- Getting to Know the Home Screen19
  - Wake up the Phone20
  - Return to the Home Screen20
- Using the Touchscreen22
- Using the Phone's Buttons23
- Using a Trackball24
- Working with Menus25
  - Options Menus25
  - Context Menus26
- Monitoring Your Phone's Status27
  - Status Icons27
  - Notification Icons28
- Managing Notifications30
  - Respond to a Notification31
  - Clear All Notifications31
  - Close the Notifications Panel31
- Using the Onscreen Keyboard32
  - Change the Keyboard Orientation34
  - Change the Keyboard Language35
- Entering Text by Speaking36
- Editing Text38
  - Cut or Copy Text39
  - Paste Text40
- Opening and Switching Applications41
  - Open an Application42
  - Switch to a Recently Used Application42
- Locking Your Screen43
- Customizing the Home Screen44
  - Remove an Item from the Home Screen45
  - Change the Home Screen Wallpaper45
  - Rename a Folder45
- Connecting Quickly with Your Contacts46
- Optimizing Battery Life47
- Battery Use48
- Managing How Applications Use Memory49
- Uninstall an Application53
- Managing Downloads55
Connecting to Networks and Devices57
- Connecting to Mobile Networks58
- Disable Data When Roaming59
- Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks61
  - Add a Wi-Fi Network63
  - Forget a Wi-Fi Network63
- Connecting to Bluetooth Devices64
- Connecting to a Computer Via USB67
- Safely Remove an Sd Card from Your Phone68
- Sharing Your Phone's Mobile Data Connection69
- Rename or Secure Your Portable Hotspot71
- Connecting to Virtual Private Networks72
  - Disconnect from a Vpn73
  - Delete a Vpn73
- Working with Secure Certificates74
- Configuring Internet (SIP) Calling76
Placing and Receiving Calls79
- Placing and Ending Calls80
- End a Call81
- Answering or Rejecting Calls82
- Working with the Call Log84
- Take Other Actions on a Call Log Entry85
- Calling Your Contacts86
- Placing an Internet (SIP) Call87
- Listening to Your Voicemail88
- Dialing by Voice89
- Options During a Call90
- Turn the Speakerphone on or off91
- Managing Multiple Calls92
Searching by Text and Voice95
- Searching Your Phone and the Web96
- Using Google Search Tips and Tricks102
- Changing Google Search Settings103
  - Search Settings Screen103
  - Google Search Settings Screen103
- Using Voice Actions104
- Aug-2.3105
- Voice Action Commands106
Contacts109
- Opening Your Contacts110
- View Details about a Contact111
- Adding Contacts112
- Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Contacts113
- Share a Contact114
- Adding a Contact to Your Favorites115
- Searching for a Contact116
- Editing Contact Details117
  - Set a Ringtone for a Contact118
  - Delete a Contact119
- Communicating with Your Contacts120
- Communicate with a Contact121
- Changing Which Contacts Are Displayed122
- Joining Contacts124
- Separating Contact Information126
Accounts127
- Adding and Removing Accounts128
- Remove an Account130
- Configuring Account Sync and Display Options131
- Sync Information Manually132
Gmail135
- Gmail Version and Availability136
- Gmail Is Different137
- Opening Gmail and Your Inbox138
- Switch Accounts140
- Reading Your Messages141
  - Work with Attachments142
  - Copy Text from a Message143
- Composing and Sending a Message145
  - Send a Copy or Blind Copy of a Message146
  - Attach a Photo to a Message146
- Replying to or Forwarding a Message147
- Working with Priority Inbox149
- Working with Conversations in Batches152
- Starring a Message153
- Labeling a Conversation154
- Viewing Conversations by Label155
- Synchronizing Your Conversations by Label156
- Reporting Spam158
- Searching for Messages159
- Archiving Conversations160
- Appending a Signature to Your Messages161
- Using Keyboard Shortcuts162
  - Conversation List Shortcuts162
  - Message Shortcuts162
- Changing Gmail Settings163
  - General Settings163
  - Notification Settings164
Calendar165
- Viewing Your Calendar and Events166
- Change Your Calendar View167
- Working in Agenda View168
- Working in Day View169
- Working in Week View171
- Working in Month View172
- Viewing Event Details173
- Creating an Event174
- Editing an Event175
- Deleting an Event176
- Setting an Event Reminder177
- Responding to an Event Reminder178
- Synchronizing and Displaying Calendars179
- Changing Calendar Settings180
Google Voice181
- Opening Google Voice and Your Inbox182
  - Open Your Inbox183
  - Check Your Account Balance183
- Reading or Listening to Your Voicemail184
- Reply to a Message185
- Exchanging Text Messages186
- Starring Messages187
- Viewing Messages by Label188
- Configuring Google Voice189
- Placing Calls with Google Voice191
- Changing Google Voice Settings192
  - General Settings192
  - Sync and Notifications Settings193
Google Talk195
- Signing in and Opening Your Friends List196
  - Return to Your Friends List197
  - Sign out of Google Talk197
- Chatting by Voice or Video198
- Chatting by Text200
- Managing Your Friends List203
- Block a Friend204
- Changing and Monitoring Online Status205
  - Change Your Status Message206
  - Change Your Picture206
- Changing Google Talk Settings207
- Set Whether You Sign into Google Talk Automatically208
Email209
- Opening Email and the Accounts Screen210
- Reading Your Messages212
- Responding to a Message214
- Starring Messages215
- Working with Message in Batches216
- Composing and Sending Email217
- Working with Account Folders218
- Appending a Signature to Your Messages219
- Adding and Editing Email Accounts220
  - Add an Email Account221
  - Delete an Email Account222
- Changing Email Account Settings223
Messaging229
- Opening Messaging230
- Exchanging Messages231
- Changing Messaging Settings236
Browser239
- Opening Browser240
- Open a Webpage or Search the Web241
- Navigating Within a Webpage243
- Navigating Among Webpages245
- Working with Multiple Browser Windows247
- Downloading Files248
- Working with Bookmarks250
  - Share a Bookmark251
  - Delete a Bookmark251
- Changing Browser Settings252
Maps, Navigation, Places, and Latitude255
- Opening Maps256
- Viewing My Location and Location Services257
- Searching, Exploring, and Starring Places259
- Using the Places Feature in the Launcher262
- Changing Map Layers263
- Getting Directions265
- Navigating with Google Maps Navigation (Beta)266
- Previewing and Changing Views of Your Route267
- Finding Your Friends with Google Latitude270
  - Respond to an Invitation271
  - Control What You Share272
Camera273
- Opening Camera and Taking Pictures or Videos274
  - Take a Picture275
  - Shoot a Video276
- Changing Camera Settings277
  - Camera Mode Settings278
  - Video Mode Settings279
Gallery281
- Opening Gallery and Viewing Your Albums282
- Working with Albums284
- Working with Pictures288
- Working with Videos292
- Delete a Video293
Youtube295
- Opening Youtube and Watching Videos296
- Watch Videos297
- Discovering Videos299
- Rating and Commenting on Videos301
- Uploading and Sharing Videos302
- Share a Video303
- Working with Playlists304
- Working with Channels305
- Changing Youtube Settings306
Music307
- Transferring Music Files to Your Phone308
- Opening Music and Working with Your Library309
- Playing Music311
  - Control Playback312
  - Use a Song as a Ringtone313
- Working with Playlists314
  - Remove a Song from a Playlist315
  - Rename or Delete a Playlist315
News & Weather317
- Checking the News and Weather318
- Get Details about the News and Weather319
- Changing News & Weather Settings321
Clock323
- Viewing the Date, Time, and Other Information324
- Play Music325
- Setting Alarms326
- Changing Clock Alarm Settings328
Car Home329
- Opening Car Home330
- Customizing Car Home332
- Starting Car Home with a Bluetooth Device334
- Changing Car Home Settings335
Calculator337
- Using the Calculator338
Tags339
- Scanning Tags340
- Working with Tags341
- Open and Work with a Scanned Tag342
- Sharing Tags343
Market345
- Opening Android Market and Finding Applications346
- Downloading and Installing Applications349
- Create a Google Checkout Account351
- Managing Your Downloads352
Settings357
- Opening Settings358
- Wireless & Networks359
- Call Settings364
- Sound Settings366
- Emergency Tone367
- Display Settings368
- Location & Security Settings369
- Applications Settings371
  - Applications Settings Screen371
  - Development Screen371
- Accounts & Sync Settings373
  - Accounts & Sync Settings Screen373
  - Account Screen373
- Privacy Settings374
- Storage Settings375
- Language & Keyboard Settings376
- Voice Input & Output Settings378
  - Google Voice Recognition Settings Screen378
  - Text-To-Speech Settings Screen378
- Accessibility Settings380
- Dock Settings381
- Date & Time Settings382
- About Phone383
  - About Phone Screen383

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Brand	Google
Model	ANDROID 2.3.4
Category	Software
Language	English

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