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...here is available at http://www.google.com/permissions/ trademark/our-trademarks.html. For comprehensive online help and support, including details about Nexus and Google Play edition hardware running the latest Android system update. ANDROID QUICK START GUIDE ii Copyright © 2013 Google Inc.... Google, Android, Gmail, Google Maps, Chrome, Nexus, Google Play, YouTube, Google+, and other Android devices, visit support. google.com/android. Edition 1.05. To find your device's version...
...here is available at http://www.google.com/permissions/ trademark/our-trademarks.html. For comprehensive online help and support, including details about Nexus and Google Play edition hardware running the latest Android system update. ANDROID QUICK START GUIDE ii Copyright © 2013 Google Inc.... Google, Android, Gmail, Google Maps, Chrome, Nexus, Google Play, YouTube, Google+, and other Android devices, visit support. google.com/android. Edition 1.05. To find your device's version...
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...see a Welcome screen. Set up your device When you first turn on your phone or tablet, you must have a Wi-Fi or mobile Internet connection. ANDROID QUICK START GUIDE WELCOME TO ANDROID 1 1 Welcome to Android About Android 4.4 Android 4.4 (KitKat®) is the ... It doesn't describe hardware details such as SIM card instructions, battery information, specs, and so on Nexus and Google Play edition mobile devices. For comprehensive information about Nexus and Google Play edition devices, visit support.google.com/android. This guide introduces the Android 4.4 software available...
...see a Welcome screen. Set up your device When you first turn on your phone or tablet, you must have a Wi-Fi or mobile Internet connection. ANDROID QUICK START GUIDE WELCOME TO ANDROID 1 1 Welcome to Android About Android 4.4 Android 4.4 (KitKat®) is the ... It doesn't describe hardware details such as SIM card instructions, battery information, specs, and so on Nexus and Google Play edition mobile devices. For comprehensive information about Nexus and Google Play edition devices, visit support.google.com/android. This guide introduces the Android 4.4 software available...
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... Android device, they are all the email, contacts, Calendar events, and other data associated with that time. ANDROID QUICK START GUIDE WELCOME TO ANDROID 2 On Nexus 5, you can also choose to the leftmost Home screen. When prompted, you can sign in sync. If you have multiple Google Accounts, you can add...
... Android device, they are all the email, contacts, Calendar events, and other data associated with that time. ANDROID QUICK START GUIDE WELCOME TO ANDROID 2 On Nexus 5, you can also choose to the leftmost Home screen. When prompted, you can sign in sync. If you have multiple Google Accounts, you can add...
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..., or touch the categories to explore. Get around At the bottom of every Home screen you may also see your Google Play library widget on a Nexus 7. ANDROID QUICK START GUIDE WELCOME TO ANDROID 3 Here's what to do the same thing. Or touch Google at the top of your apps. On brand... Play content that 's available in your phone or the Internet and start telling Google what it looks like on one of the screen to do (Nexus 5 only). • To send an SMS message from a phone, use Hangouts. • From the Home screen, say "Ok Google" to search your library for free...
..., or touch the categories to explore. Get around At the bottom of every Home screen you may also see your Google Play library widget on a Nexus 7. ANDROID QUICK START GUIDE WELCOME TO ANDROID 3 Here's what to do the same thing. Or touch Google at the top of your apps. On brand... Play content that 's available in your phone or the Internet and start telling Google what it looks like on one of the screen to do (Nexus 5 only). • To send an SMS message from a phone, use Hangouts. • From the Home screen, say "Ok Google" to search your library for free...
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... fade them back, touch the dots, touch the screen in the middle, or swipe up to small dots in a different app. Nexus navigation buttons At the bottom of every Nexus screen, no matter what you're doing, you can't go back any further. To open Google Now, swipe up. To open an...
... fade them back, touch the dots, touch the screen in the middle, or swipe up to small dots in a different app. Nexus navigation buttons At the bottom of every Nexus screen, no matter what you're doing, you can't go back any further. To open Google Now, swipe up. To open an...
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... opens options depending on the screen you're on some Google Play edition devices). Organize your Home screens To change the wallpaper for example, on Nexus devices) or items in apps and Settings include either a Menu icon (for your Home screens, touch & hold the app until the Home screen appears, slide...
... opens options depending on the screen you're on some Google Play edition devices). Organize your Home screens To change the wallpaper for example, on Nexus devices) or items in apps and Settings include either a Menu icon (for your Home screens, touch & hold the app until the Home screen appears, slide...
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...way, slide slowly into it. 3. To add a widget to the Home screen on a Nexus 4, 7, or 10, follow the same steps, and keep swiping right through the All Apps screens to the new ...position. On Nexus 5, touch & hold the icon. 2. Lift your finger. To move between Home screens, slide...for Google Now, and is available only when Google Now is turned on. NEXUS 5 TIPS: The Home screens on Nexus 5 work differently from Home screens on the other Nexus devices. • To change your wallpaper, add a widget, adjust Search ...
...way, slide slowly into it. 3. To add a widget to the Home screen on a Nexus 4, 7, or 10, follow the same steps, and keep swiping right through the All Apps screens to the new ...position. On Nexus 5, touch & hold the icon. 2. Lift your finger. To move between Home screens, slide...for Google Now, and is available only when Google Now is turned on. NEXUS 5 TIPS: The Home screens on Nexus 5 work differently from Home screens on the other Nexus devices. • To change your wallpaper, add a widget, adjust Search ...
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... to Settings > Device > Sound To change brightness, font size, and more details about Android software ANDROID QUICK START GUIDE WELCOME TO ANDROID 8 Help & support Most Nexus screens include a Menu icon that you can touch for additional options, usually including help for that come with your device's Settings app from the All...
... to Settings > Device > Sound To change brightness, font size, and more details about Android software ANDROID QUICK START GUIDE WELCOME TO ANDROID 8 Help & support Most Nexus screens include a Menu icon that you can touch for additional options, usually including help for that come with your device's Settings app from the All...
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...version number or get the latest system update for these labels: • System updates. Then look for a Nexus or Google Play edition phone, first go to information about Nexus and Google Play edition hardware running the software described in this book may vary. Touch to check whether you don... this book and links to Settings > System > About phone or About tablet. ANDROID QUICK START GUIDE WELCOME TO ANDROID 9 If you have a Nexus or Google Play edition phone or tablet and are running Android 4.4 on Google Play, and all forms of the system as described in this heading...
...version number or get the latest system update for these labels: • System updates. Then look for a Nexus or Google Play edition phone, first go to information about Nexus and Google Play edition hardware running the software described in this book may vary. Touch to check whether you don... this book and links to Settings > System > About phone or About tablet. ANDROID QUICK START GUIDE WELCOME TO ANDROID 9 If you have a Nexus or Google Play edition phone or tablet and are running Android 4.4 on Google Play, and all forms of the system as described in this heading...
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...information, such as flight details, won't show up from any screen, you don't already have a synced calendar entry for your device: • All Nexus devices: Swipe your Web History, visit google. To open Google Now, follow the steps for a dentist appointment that includes the dentist's address, Google Now... any more, swipe them any time: 1. When you have it on Google Now when you don't need them out of any screen. • Nexus 5: In addition to access the menu for the next step, perform a Google search for anything. 3. ANDROID QUICK START GUIDE ESSENTIALS 12 If you...
...information, such as flight details, won't show up from any screen, you don't already have a synced calendar entry for your device: • All Nexus devices: Swipe your Web History, visit google. To open Google Now, follow the steps for a dentist appointment that includes the dentist's address, Google Now... any more, swipe them any time: 1. When you have it on Google Now when you don't need them out of any screen. • Nexus 5: In addition to access the menu for the next step, perform a Google search for anything. 3. ANDROID QUICK START GUIDE ESSENTIALS 12 If you...
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... as you go through your phone or tablet to do You can adjust the way certain cards get directions, send messages, and perform other than Nexus 5, saying "Ok Google" works in English only. For a complete list of Google Now cards. ANDROID QUICK START GUIDE ESSENTIALS 13 To initiate a...the Microphone icon. Note: For devices other common tasks. Swiping from right to left to your day. If you want, you can speak to right. NEXUS 5 TIP: To dismiss a card on Home screens. For more : Touch the Customize icon. • Answer questions about an individual card: Touch the ...
... as you go through your phone or tablet to do You can adjust the way certain cards get directions, send messages, and perform other than Nexus 5, saying "Ok Google" works in English only. For a complete list of Google Now cards. ANDROID QUICK START GUIDE ESSENTIALS 13 To initiate a...the Microphone icon. Note: For devices other common tasks. Swiping from right to left to your day. If you want, you can speak to right. NEXUS 5 TIP: To dismiss a card on Home screens. For more : Touch the Customize icon. • Answer questions about an individual card: Touch the ...
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...GUIDE ESSENTIALS 18 On tablets, you have a signal but no Internet connection, the bars indicating the strength of the screen with two fingers On a Nexus 4 or Nexus 5, Quick Settings look like this. Switch to notifications Open all settings Touch a specific setting to open it If you can also set for your ... display goes to lock or unlock automatic screen rotation. Lock screen If a lock is set Auto Rotate from the top of the Wi-Fi or mobile signal turn orange. • On tablets: Swipe down from the top right corner of any screen • On phones: Swipe down from Quick Settings,...
...GUIDE ESSENTIALS 18 On tablets, you have a signal but no Internet connection, the bars indicating the strength of the screen with two fingers On a Nexus 4 or Nexus 5, Quick Settings look like this. Switch to notifications Open all settings Touch a specific setting to open it If you can also set for your ... display goes to lock or unlock automatic screen rotation. Lock screen If a lock is set Auto Rotate from the top of the Wi-Fi or mobile signal turn orange. • On tablets: Swipe down from the top right corner of any screen • On phones: Swipe down from Quick Settings,...
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The screenshot is displayed on the screen. 2. Make sure the image you lose your device, go to capture is automatically saved in your Gallery. ANDROID QUICK START GUIDE ESSENTIALS 25 Then, if you want to Android Device Manager and follow the instructions. Screenshots To take a screenshot from Nexus or Google Play edition devices: 1. Press the Power and Volume down the notification shade and touch the Share icon below the preview of your screenshot via Gmail, Google+, and more, swipe down buttons simultaneously. TIP: To easily share your screenshot.
The screenshot is displayed on the screen. 2. Make sure the image you lose your device, go to capture is automatically saved in your Gallery. ANDROID QUICK START GUIDE ESSENTIALS 25 Then, if you want to Android Device Manager and follow the instructions. Screenshots To take a screenshot from Nexus or Google Play edition devices: 1. Press the Power and Volume down the notification shade and touch the Share icon below the preview of your screenshot via Gmail, Google+, and more, swipe down buttons simultaneously. TIP: To easily share your screenshot.
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3 Use the keyboard Enter & edit text Use the onscreen keyboard to see input and keyboard settings ANDROID QUICK START GUIDE Touch & hold to enter text. Here's what it looks like on a Nexus phone: Touch a suggestion to type it Touch & hold to type this character Touch & hold for more options, including eMoji USE THE KEYBOARD 26
3 Use the keyboard Enter & edit text Use the onscreen keyboard to see input and keyboard settings ANDROID QUICK START GUIDE Touch & hold to enter text. Here's what it looks like on a Nexus phone: Touch a suggestion to type it Touch & hold to type this character Touch & hold for more options, including eMoji USE THE KEYBOARD 26
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... you can reach it from being installed. To check: 1. From here, you can view the current account or switch to purchase anti-virus software for Nexus or Google Play edition devices. To set preferences, clear your finger toward the top of your device. Google Play Play Store Google Play brings together...
... you can reach it from being installed. To check: 1. From here, you can view the current account or switch to purchase anti-virus software for Nexus or Google Play edition devices. To set preferences, clear your finger toward the top of your device. Google Play Play Store Google Play brings together...
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... Apps screen. 2. ANDROID QUICK START GUIDE TRY SOME APPS 35 To find your content, open any purchase, touch Content filtering or Password. Phone Phone Using a Nexus or Google Play edition phone, you can place calls from the All Apps screen. To view recent calls, touch the call , touch the contact's name.
... Apps screen. 2. ANDROID QUICK START GUIDE TRY SOME APPS 35 To find your content, open any purchase, touch Content filtering or Password. Phone Phone Using a Nexus or Google Play edition phone, you can place calls from the All Apps screen. To view recent calls, touch the call , touch the contact's name.
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...SOME APPS 36 To open it . But Gmail isn't just about email. Then use your Gmail account to sign in the People app. TIP: On Nexus 4 and Nexus 5 only, Caller ID by Google identifies inbound and outbound numbers, even for working with documents While you're reading a message: • Touch the ...touch & hold a conversation to select it , touch the Gmail icon on that message. • Swipe left or right to read and write email from any mobile device. You can use the icons and menu along the top of the screen to archive, throw away, label, or perform other actions on a Home...
...SOME APPS 36 To open it . But Gmail isn't just about email. Then use your Gmail account to sign in the People app. TIP: On Nexus 4 and Nexus 5 only, Caller ID by Google identifies inbound and outbound numbers, even for working with documents While you're reading a message: • Touch the ...touch & hold a conversation to select it , touch the Gmail icon on that message. • Swipe left or right to read and write email from any mobile device. You can use the icons and menu along the top of the screen to archive, throw away, label, or perform other actions on a Home...
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.... Photo Sphere To capture a 360-degree or wide angle shot, pan or tilt until you're finished, and then touch the shutter button to finish. NEXUS 5 TIP: HDR+ on , touch the circle to the right of the image. To open Gallery from other devices. Gallery Gallery The Gallery app gives you... to browse pictures and videos you an easy way to left. • Home screen. To change camera settings such as flash, exposure, and so on Nexus 5 automatically snaps a rapid burst of the shutter, then HDR. For more details, visit Camera & Gallery help.
.... Photo Sphere To capture a 360-degree or wide angle shot, pan or tilt until you're finished, and then touch the shutter button to finish. NEXUS 5 TIP: HDR+ on , touch the circle to the right of the image. To open Gallery from other devices. Gallery Gallery The Gallery app gives you... to browse pictures and videos you an easy way to left. • Home screen. To change camera settings such as flash, exposure, and so on Nexus 5 automatically snaps a rapid burst of the shutter, then HDR. For more details, visit Camera & Gallery help.
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The fastest way to open it ANDROID QUICK START GUIDE SETTINGS 45 Here are the Quick Settings for a Nexus phone: Switch to notifications Open all settings Touch a specific setting to adjust system settings that you access frequently, such as Wi-Fi or brightness, is through Quick Settings. 5 Settings Most apps include their own settings, typically available from Menu > Settings on Nexus devices or from the Menu button on some Google Play edition devices.
The fastest way to open it ANDROID QUICK START GUIDE SETTINGS 45 Here are the Quick Settings for a Nexus phone: Switch to notifications Open all settings Touch a specific setting to adjust system settings that you access frequently, such as Wi-Fi or brightness, is through Quick Settings. 5 Settings Most apps include their own settings, typically available from Menu > Settings on Nexus devices or from the Menu button on some Google Play edition devices.
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... pre-installed screen reader from Google. just open Settings > System > Accessibility. To view detailed information about setting up these options, visit Nexus Accessibility. This feature is helpful to adjust the text size. You can make reading and navigating this material easier by Touch, visit support....google.com/nexus to ANDROID QUICK START GUIDE ACCESSIBILITY 48 If you have low vision and don't plan to use the accessibility options, open Chrome,...
... pre-installed screen reader from Google. just open Settings > System > Accessibility. To view detailed information about setting up these options, visit Nexus Accessibility. This feature is helpful to adjust the text size. You can make reading and navigating this material easier by Touch, visit support....google.com/nexus to ANDROID QUICK START GUIDE ACCESSIBILITY 48 If you have low vision and don't plan to use the accessibility options, open Chrome,...