ZTE Optik 2 (Sprint) User Guide

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Table of Contents

Get Started	1
Your Tablet at a Glance	1
Set Up Your Tablet	1
Activate Your Tablet	2
Sprint Account Information and Help	3
Sprint Account Passwords	3
Manage Your Account	3
Tablet Basics	5
Your Tablet’s Layout	5
Turn Your Tablet On and Off	6
Turn Your Screen On and Off	6
Touchscreen Navigation	7
Your Home Screen	7
Home Screen Overview	8
Customize the Home Screen	8
Status Bar	9
Enter Text	10
Android Keyboard	10
Google Voice Typing	11
Swype	11
TouchPal Keyboard (Tablet)	12
Tips for Editing Text	14
People	15
Get Started with People	15
Access People	15
The Contacts List	15
Contacts List Options	16
Add a Contact	17
Edit a Contact	18
Add or Edit Information for a Contact	18
Assign a New Picture to a Contact	18
Join a Contact	19
Delete a Contact	19

Synchronize Contacts	19
Share a Contact	20
Accounts	21
Gmail / Google	21
Create a Google Account	21
Sign In to Your Google Account	22
Access Gmail	22
Send a Gmail Message	22
Read and Reply to Gmail Messages	23
Email	23
Add an Email Account	24
Add an Exchange ActiveSync Account	24
Compose and Send Email	25
View and Reply to Email	26
Manage Your Email Inbox	26
Email Account Settings	27
Delete an Email Account	27
Add the Email Widget	27
Social Networking Accounts	28
Facebook	28
Twitter	28
YouTube	29
Google+	29
Apps and Entertainment	31
Google Play Store	31
Find and Install an App	31
Create a Google Wallet Account	32
Request a Refund for a Paid App	32
Open an Installed App	32
Uninstall an App	33
Get Help with Google Play	33
Google Maps	33
Music	34
Music Player	34
Google Play Music App	36
Sprint Music Plus	37
Google Play Movies & TV App	38

Web and Data	39
Wi-Fi	39
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network	39
Check the Wireless Network Status	40
Connect to a Different Wi-Fi Network	40
Launch a Web Connection	40
Connections Optimizer	40
Data Services General Information	41
Your User Name	41
Data Connection Status and Indicators	42
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)	42
Prepare Your Tablet for VPN Connection	42
Set Up Secure Credential Storage	42
Add a VPN Connection	43
Connect to or Disconnect from a VPN	43
Browser	44
Launch the Web Browser	44
Learn to Navigate the Browser	44
Browser Menu	45
Select Text on a Web Page	46
Go to a Specific Website	46
Adjust Browser Settings	46
Create Website Settings	49
Reset the Browser to Default	49
Set the Browser Home Page	49
Create Bookmarks	50
Create a New Homepage	50
Add Bookmarks to Your Home Screen	50
Camera and Video	52
Take Pictures	52
Open or Close the Camera	52
Viewfinder Screen	52
Take a Picture	52
Review Screen	53
Record Videos	53
Camera Settings	54
Video Camera Settings	55

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View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery	56
Open or Close Gallery	56
View Pictures and Videos	56
Zoom In or Out on a Picture	57
Watch Video	57
Work with Pictures	57
Share Pictures and Videos	58
Send Pictures or Videos by Email	58
Send Pictures or Videos Using Bluetooth	59
Share Pictures and Videos on Facebook	59
Share Photos on Flickr	59
Share Pictures on Picasa	60
Share Videos on YouTube	60
Share Photos or Videos on Google+	60
Tools and Calendar	62
Calendar	62
Add an Event to the Calendar	62
Invite Guests to Your Calendar Event (Google Account Only)	63
Calendar Event Alerts	63
View Calendar Events	64
Erase Calendar Events	64
Show or Hide Calendars	65
Choose Google Calendars to Synchronize With Your Tablet	65
Send a vCalendar	66
Clock	66
Alarm	66
Calculator	67
File Manager	67
Sound Recorder	67
Voice Commands	68
Bluetooth	68
Turn Bluetooth On or Off	68
The Bluetooth Settings Menu	68
Change the Device Name	69
Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit	69
Reconnect a Headset or Car Kit	70
Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device	70

Send and Receive Information Using Bluetooth	70
microSD Card	72
Insert a microSD Card	72
Remove a microSD Card	73
View microSD Card Memory	74
Format the microSD Card	74
Unmount the microSD Card	74
Use the Tablet’s microSD Card as a USB Drive	74
Transfer Files Between Your Tablet and a Computer	75
Update Your Tablet	75
Update Your Tablet Firmware	75
Update Your Android Operating System	77
Update Your Profile	77
Update Your PRL	77
Sprint Worldwide Wireless Service	78
Activate Sprint Worldwide Service on Your Account	78
Your Tablet’s SIM Card for International CMDA Roaming	78
Enable Global Roaming Mode	78
International Data Roaming	79
Get Started With Sprint Worldwide Data Services	79
International Roaming Status Messages	79
Contact Sprint for Assistance with International Service	80
Settings	82
Airplane Mode	82
Wi-Fi Settings	82
Bluetooth Settings	83
Mobile Networks	83
Enable Data Services	83
Data Usage Settings	83
More Settings	84
VPN Settings	84
Sound Settings	84
Volumes	84
Default Notifications	85
Missing Notification Alert	85
Touch Sounds	85
Screen Lock Sound	85

Vibrate on touch	85
Display Settings	85
Brightness Settings	85
Wallpaper Settings	86
Sleep	86
Storage Settings	87
Internal Memory	87
SD Card	87
Battery Settings	87
Apps	88
Connect to PC	88
Activate this device	88
Location Access	89
Security Settings	89
Screen Lock	89
Owner Information	91
Encrypt tablet	91
Encrypt External SD Card	91
Make Passwords Visible	91
Device Administrators	92
Unknown Sources	92
Credential Storage	92
Language & Input Settings	92
Language Settings	92
Spell Checker	93
Personal Dictionary	93
Default Text Input	93
Android Keyboard Settings	93
Google Voice Typing Settings	93
Swype Settings	94
TouchPal Keyboard Settings	94
Voice Search Settings	94
Text-to-Speech Output Settings	94
Pointer Speed	95
Back Up & Reset	95
Accounts	96
Date & Time Settings	96

Accessibility Settings	97
Developer Options	97
System Updates	97
About tablet	98
Copyright Information	99
Index	100

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Get Started

The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your tablet and wireless service the first time.

Your Tablet at a Glance

The following illustration outlines your tablet’s primary external features and buttons.

Set Up Your Tablet

You must first charge the battery to begin setting up your tablet.

1. Charge your battery.

• Plug the USB connector into the charger/accessory jack on your tablet.

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•Plug the USB cable into the AC adapter, and then plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. Fully charging a battery may take up to three hours.

Note: Your tablet’s battery should have enough charge for the tablet to turn on and find a signal. You should fully charge the battery as soon as possible.

2. Press and hold the Power button to turn the tablet on.

•If your tablet is activated, it will turn on and search for Sprint service.

•If your tablet is not yet activated, see Activate Your Tablet for more information.

Activate Your Tablet

Follow the instructions below to activate your tablet if it has not already been activated. Depending on your account or how and where you purchased your tablet, it may be ready to use or you may need to activate it on your Sprint account.

nIf you purchased your tablet at a Sprint Store, it is probably activated and ready to use.

nIf you received your tablet in the mail and it is for a new Sprint account or a new line of service, it is designed to activate automatically.

•When you turn the tablet on for the first time, you should see a Hands Free Activation screen, which may be followed by a PRL Update screen and a Firmware Update screen. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue.

nIf you received your tablet in the mail and you are activating a new tablet for an existing number on your account (you’re swapping tablets), you can activate on your computer online or directly on your tablet.

n Activate on your computer:

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• Go to sprint.com/activate and complete the online instructions to activate your tablet.

n Activate on your tablet:

•Turn on your new tablet. (Make sure the old one is turned off.) Your tablet will automatically attempt Hands-Free Activation.

•Touch Activate to override auto-activation and start the manual activation wizard.

•Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the activation process.

To confirm activation, open the browser and try browsing the Web. If your tablet is still not activated, visit sprint.com/support for assistance. If you do not have access to the Internet, call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727.

Tip: Do not press the Power button while the tablet is being activated. Pressing the Power button cancels the activation process.

Note: If you are having any difficulty with activation, visit sprint.com/support.

Sprint Account Information and Help

Find out about account passwords and information about managing your account and finding help.

Sprint Account Passwords

You will need to create passwords to protect access to your personal account information, your data services account. As a Sprint customer, you enjoy unlimited access to all your information.

Account User Name and Password

If you are the account owner, you will create an account user name and password when you sign on to sprint.com/mysprint. (Click Sign in/Register and then click Sign up now! to get started.) If you are not the account owner (if someone else receives the bill for your Sprint service), you can get a sub-account password at sprint.com/mysprint.

Data Services Password

With your Sprint tablet, you may elect to set up an optional data services password to control access and authorize purchases.

For more information, or to change your passwords, sign on to sprint.com/mysprint.

Manage Your Account

Manage your Sprint account from your computer.

Online: sprint.com/mysprint

nAccess your account information.

nCheck your minutes used (depending on your Sprint service plan).

nView and pay your bill.

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nEnroll in Sprint online billing and automatic payment.

nPurchase accessories.

nShop for the latest Sprint tablets.

nView available Sprint service plans and options.

nLearn more about data services and other products like games, ringtones, screen savers, and more.

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Tablet Basics

Your tablet is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you. The following topics will introduce the basic functions and features of your tablet.

Your Tablet’s Layout

The illustrations and descriptions below outline your tablet’s basic layout.

Key Functions

nSelf Camera Lens takes pictures and records videos while facing the screen, and allows you to video conference.

n3.5 mm Headset Jack allows you to plug in either a stereo headset or a headset for convenient, hands-free conversations.

nLED displays a tablet notification, charging status, or alert.

nFlash helps illuminate subjects in low-light environments when the camera is focusing and capturing a picture or video.

nCamera lets you take pictures and videos.

nPower Button lets you turn the tablet on or off or turn the screen on or off, restart the tablet, or switch your tablet to silent mode, vibration mode, or airplane mode.

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nVolume Button allows you to adjust the ringtone or media volume.

nmicroSD card slot allows you to install and remove a microSD card.

nCharger/Accessory Jack allows you to connect the tablet charger or the USB cable (included).

nTouchscreen displays all the information needed to operate your tablet, such as the Contacts list, and the date and time. It also provides one-touch access to all of your features and applications.

CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the tablet.

Turn Your Tablet On and Off

The instructions below explain how to turn your tablet on and off.

Turn Your Tablet On

n Press and hold the Power button.

Turn Your Tablet Off

1.Press and hold the Power button to open the tablet options menu.

2.Touch Power off to turn the tablet off.

Your screen remains blank while your tablet is off (unless the battery is charging).

Turn Your Screen On and Off

Your tablet allows you to quickly turn the screen off when not in use and to turn it back on and unlock it when you need it.

Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use

nTo quickly turn the screen off, press the Power button. Pressing the Power button again will turn on your tablet screen and show the lock screen.

To save battery power, the tablet automatically turns off the screen after a certain period of time when you leave it idle. You will still be able to receive emails while the tablet’s screen is off.

Note: For information on how to adjust the time before the screen turns off, see Sleep.

Turn the Screen On and Unlock It

1.To turn the screen on, press the Power button.

2.Drag toward to unlock it.

•If you have set up a screen lock, you will be prompted to draw the pattern or enter the password or PIN. See Screen Lock.

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Touchscreen Navigation

Your tablet’s touchscreen lets you control actions through a variety of touch gestures.

Touch

When you want to type using the onscreen keyboard, select items onscreen such as application and settings icons, or press onscreen buttons, simply touch them with your finger.

Touch and Hold

To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or link in a Web page), touch and hold the item.

Swipe or Slide

To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen.

Drag

To drag, press and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to move your finger. While dragging, do not release your finger until you have reached the target position.

Flick

Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quick strokes. This finger gesture is always in a vertical direction, such as when flicking the contacts or message list.

Rotate

For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the tablet sideways. When entering text, you can turn the tablet sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard. See Android Keyboard for more details.

Note: The Auto-rotate screen check box needs to be selected for the screen orientation to automatically change. Touch > > Settings > Accessibility > Auto-rotate screen.

Pinch and Spread

“Pinch” the screen using your thumb and forefinger to zoom out or “spread” the screen to zoom in when viewing a picture or a Web page. (Move fingers inward to zoom out and outward to zoom in.)

Your Home Screen

The home screen is the starting point for your tablet’s applications, functions, and menus. You can customize your home screen by adding application icons, shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more.

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Home Screen Overview

Your home screen extends beyond the initial screen. Swipe the screen left or right to display additional screens.

Tip: Touch to return to the main home screen from any other home screen.

Customize the Home Screen

Learn how to add, move, or remove items from the home screen.

Add Items to the Home Screen

1.Touch > .

2.Touch the APPS tab or the WIDGETS tab on top.

3.Touch and hold an application icon or a widget. Then drag it to the position you want in the home screen and release it.

Move or Remove Items on the Home Screen

n Touch and hold the item you want to move or remove from the home screen.

•To move the item, drag it to a new area and release it.

•To remove the item, drag it to the at the top-left of the screen and release it.

Note: Removing an item from the home screen will not remove it from your apps list.

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Status Bar

The status bar at the top of the home screen provides tablet and service status information on the right side and notification alerts on the left. To view notification alerts, touch the status bar and drag it down.

Status Icons

Icon

Status

Bluetooth® active

GPS active

Wi-Fi® active

Downloading

Vibrate

Silent

Network (full signal)

3G(data service)

Airplane mode

Sync active

Alarm set

Battery (charging)

Battery (full charge)

Notification Icons

Icon	Notification

New email

New Gmail

Event

Music playing

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Icon	Notification

USB connection

Enter Text

You can type on your tablet using one of the available touchscreen keyboards.

Android Keyboard

The Android Keyboard provides a layout similar to a desktop computer keyboard. Turn the tablet sideways and the keyboard will change to a larger layout as the tablet switches to the landscape display.

Note: The Auto-rotate screen check box in > > Settings > Accessibility needs to be selected for using the keyboard in landscape mode. The landscape QWERTY keyboard is not supported in all applications.

nTouch the alphabetic keys to enter letters. Touch and hold some specific keys to enter associated accented letters or numbers. For example, to enter È, touch and hold . As the available accented letters appear, slide your finger to choose È and release.

nTouch to use uppercase. Double-tap to lock uppercase. This key also changes to indicate the current case you are using: for lowercase, for uppercase, and when locked in uppercase.

nTouch to delete the text before the cursor.

nTouch to select numbers. You can then touch to find more. Also, often used symbols are displayed on top of the keyboard.

nTouch and hold and then swipe to choose the emoticons.

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n Touch and hold and swipe to change the input languages or Android keyboard settings.

Google Voice Typing

Google Voice typing uses Google voice recognition to convert speech to text.

nTouch to turn on/off voice input from the Android keyboard.

nTouch to start Google voice typing.

nTouch to switch to keyboard input.

Swype

The Swype™ keyboard lets you enter words by drawing a path from letter to letter in one continuous motion. When you lift your finger after the last letter of a word, a space is automatically added.

nTouch the alphabetic keys to enter letters. Touch and hold a key to enter the number or symbol located on the top of the key. Keep holding the key to bring up a series of characters available on that key, including associated accented letters, symbols or numbers.

nFor example, in English mode, touch and hold to enter 5. Keep holding to open a character and number list. You can select to enter T, or 5.

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nTouch to use uppercase or lowercase. This key also indicates the current case: for lowercase, for uppercase, and when locked in uppercase.

nTouch to enter a space. Touch and hold this key to open a pop-up menu for language selection.

nTouch to select numbers and symbols. Touch to enter the alternate symbol on a key. Touch to go back to enter letters. Touch and hold to open a simple keyboard with numbers and certain symbols.

nTouch to use an emotion. You can touch and hold to find more emoticons.

nTouch to delete a character before the cursor.

nTouch to start a new line.

nTouch and hold to open the Swype settings.

To enter text via Swype:

Move your finger from letter to letter to trace a word without lifting the finger until you reach the end of the word.

To enter the word “here”. Put your finger on “h”, and without lifting, slide it to “e”, and then to “r”, and back to “e”. When complete, lift your finger off the screen and the matched words are displayed.

Tips for using Swype Text Input:

nTo enter double letters, scribble slightly or make a loop on the letter. For example, to get the "ll" in "hello", scribble (or make a loop) on the "l" key.

nLift your finger at the end of the word. A space is added automatically when you “Swype” the next word.

For more information about using Swype and its additional capabilities, including using voice entry

and personalizing your Swype dictionary, touch and hold from the Swype keyboard display and then touch How to Swype. You can also visit swype.com for more information.

TouchPal Keyboard (Tablet)

The TouchPal keyboard is another alternative keyboard. Like the Sywpe keyboard, it also allows you to enter words by sliding your fingers through the letters.

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nTouch the alphabetic keys to enter letters.

nTouch to use uppercase or lowercase. Double-tap to lock uppercase.

nSlide right on to enable word prediction. Slide left on to disable word prediction.

nTouch to change input language.

nTouch to enter digits, symbols, emoticons and other pre-defined texts. Touch to find more. Touch to go back to enter letters.

nTouch to start a new line.

nTouch or hold to delete text before the cursor.

nTouch to access the quick settings of TouchPal keyboard.

nTouch to access the main settings menu of the TouchPal keyboard.

nTouch to open text editing options. You can select, cut, copy, paste, and delete text, or move the cursor.

nTouch to resize the keyboard.

nTouch to use voice input.

nTouch to hide the onscreen keyboard. You can touch the text field again to show the keyboard.

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Tips for Editing Text

Your tablet gives you many options to make entering text easier, including copying, cutting, and pasting text, using voice-to-text input, customizing the user dictionary, using predictive text, and more.

nMove the insertion point: Touch where you want to type. The cursor blinks in the new position, and a tab appears below it. Drag the tab to move the cursor.

nSelect text: Touch and hold or double-tap within the text. The nearest word highlights, with a tab at each end of the selection. Drag the tabs to change the selection.

nCut or copy: Select the text you want to manipulate. Then touch the Cut or Copy button to cut or copy the text to the clipboard.

nReplace text with the clipboard text: Select the text you want to replace. Then touch or

PASTE.

nInsert text from the clipboard: Move cursor to the insertion point and then touch and hold the tab below the cursor. Release the finger and touch PASTE.

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People

The People application lets you store and manage contacts from a variety of sources, including contacts you enter and save directly in your tablet as well as contacts synchronized with your Google Account, your PC, and compatible email programs (including Exchange Server).

Get Started with People

Before using People, it’s best to learn a few basics.

Before Getting Started

Your tablet automatically sorts the Contacts entries alphabetically. You can create a Google contact, a phone (tablet) contact, or a Corporate (Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync) contact.

nGoogle contacts are synchronized between your tablet and a Google Account you set up on your tablet.

nPHONE contacts are stored locally on the tablet.

Note: If the tablet is ever reset to its factory default parameters, locally stored contacts (PHONE contacts) can be lost.

Access People

There are a few ways to display Contacts.

nTouch > > People.

– or –

Touch (the People shortcut) on the home screen.

The Contacts List

Learn how to view and navigate through your tablet’s Contacts list.

n Touch > > People. You will see the Contacts list.

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nContacts List: The Contacts list displays all contacts currently stored in your tablet, including Google contacts and PHONE contacts.

nCreate Contacts: Touch to add a contact.

Scroll through the list to view all your contacts. To see a specific entry, scroll to it and touch it.

Tip: If you have a lot of contacts stored, you’ll see a slider on the left when you’re flicking up or down the list. To go directly to a letter, touch and hold the slider and drag it to a letter.

Contacts List Options

The () key provides access to optional features in the Contacts list.

1.Touch > > People.

2.Touch to display the main contacts list options.

•Select Item(s): Select one or more contacts to share or delete.

•Share: Share one or more contacts via Buletooth, Email, Gmail, or WiFi Direct.

•Delete: Delete one or more contacts.

•Place on Home screen: Add a contact widget to home screen.

•Contacts to display: Set the type of contacts that your tablet displays in the contacts list.

•Import/export: Import/export contacts from or to the microSD card, or share visible contacts.

•Accounts: Manage the sync options for your accounts.

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•Settings: Set some additional display options for the contacts list.

•GAL: Access the GAL (Global Address List) information under a specific account.

Add a Contact

You can add contacts from your tablet’s application. Enter details such as name, phone numbers, email addresses, mailing addresses, and more.

1.Touch > > People.

2.Touch to add a contact.

3.If you have multiple account types associated with your tablet, select a contact type.

•Select Google if you want to save contacts to your Google Account; these will be synced automatically with your Google Account online.

•Select PHONE as the sync account if you want your contacts on your tablet only; they will not be synced with your Google Account.

4.Use the keyboard to enter as much information as you want.

•Touch the picture icon to assign a picture to the contact. See Assign a New Picture to a Contact.

•Touch to select categories for phone numbers, email addresses, addresses, and more.

•Touch Add another field to include additional information such as IM address, Notes, Nickname, Website, etc.

Note: To add more phone numbers, email addresses, etc., touch Add newunder the entry field. 5. When you have finished adding information, touch DONE.

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Edit a Contact

Once you’ve added a contact, you can add or edit any of the information in the entry, assign a picture, set a birthday reminder, and more.

Add or Edit Information for a Contact

Use the Edit contact menu to add or edit information for an existing contact.

1.Touch > > People.

2.Touch a contact to display it, and then touch .

3.Touch any field you want to change or add. See Add a Contact.

4.Add or edit the information, and then touch DONE.

Note: To select a type (label) for a phone number, email address, or postal address (such as Mobile, Home, Work, etc.), touchto the right of the field and select the appropriate type.

Note: To add more phone numbers, email addresses, etc., touch Add newunder the entry field.

Assign a New Picture to a Contact

Follow the instructions to take a new picture and assign it directly to an existing contact.

1. Touch > > People.

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2.Touch a contact to display it, and then touch .

3.Touch the picture icon next to the Name field.

4.Touch Choose photo from Gallery and select a photo from your gallery, or touch Take photo to take a new picture with the camera.

•You may be prompted to size the picture for use with contacts. Touch and drag the square to frame the portion of the picture to use. Touch and drag the side of the square to resize the square. Touch OK after you crop the picture.

Join a Contact

When you have contacts from various sources (Gmail), you may have multiple similar entries for a single contact. Your tablet’s Contacts application lets you link multiple entries into a single contact.

1.Touch > > People.

2.Touch a contact to display it, and then touch .

3.Touch > Join.

4.Touch another entry to link it to the original contact.

Delete a Contact

You can delete a contact from the contacts details page.

1.Touch > > People.

2.Touch a contact to display it, and then touch > Delete.

3.Touch OK.

Synchronize Contacts

Syncing data from your managed accounts lets you add and manage new or existing contacts from your online or remote accounts to your tablet. Prior to syncing, you must have an active Google account with associated contacts, and be signed into your account with the tablet.

If auto sync is turned on, your tablet can sync contacts automatically.

To sync contacts when auto sync is turned off:

1. Touch > > People.

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2.Touch > Accounts.

3.Touch the email account containing the contacts you wish to synchronize.

4.Touch Contacts or > Sync now.

5.Your People then reflects any updated contact information.

•This update process works both ways. For example, any changes on the tablet are updated to your online accounts after sync.

Share a Contact

You can quickly share contacts using Bluetooth, email or Gmail.

1.Touch > > People.

2.Touch a contact to display it, and then touch > Share.

3.In the Share contact via menu, select a method:

•Bluetooth to send the information via Bluetooth. See Bluetooth for information on pairing and sending via Bluetooth.

•Email to send the information as an email attachment. If prompted, select an email account. Address the message, add a subject and a message, and then touch SEND. See Compose and Send Email for details on sending email.

•Gmail to send the information as a Gmail attachment. Address the message, add a subject and a message, and then touch SEND. See Send a Gmail Message for details.

•WiFi Direct to send the information via Wi-Fi Direct.

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Accounts

With wireless service and your tablet’s messaging capabilities, you have the opportunity to share information through many different channels and accounts, including Gmail (Google), personal and corporate email, and social networking accounts.

Gmail / Google

You will need a Google Account to access several tablet features such as Gmail, Google Maps, and the Google Play applications. Before you are able to access Google applications, you must enter your account information. These applications sync between your tablet and your online Google Account.

Create a Google Account

If you do not already have a Google Account, you can create one online or using your tablet.

Note: Although you need a Gmail account to use certain features of your tablet, such as Google Play, you do not need to use Gmail as the default account for your tablet.

Create a Google Account Online

1.From a computer, launch a Web browser and navigate to google.com.

2.On the main page, click SIGN IN > SIGN UP.

3.Follow the onscreen 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.

Create a Google Account Using Your Tablet

1.Touch > > Settings > Add account.

2.Touch Google and then touch New.

3.Enter your First name and Last name, and then touch the Next arrow.

4.Enter a desired Username, and then touch the Next arrow.

5.When prompted, enter and reenter a password, and then touch the Next arrow.

6.Create a security question and answer, enter a secondary email address to help you recover your password if you ever lose it, and then touch the Next arrow.

Note: When setting up a new Google Account, either on your tablet or online, you will be prompted to add a secondary email address. Enter a second Gmail address or any other email address from which you currently send and receive email. This address is used to authenticate your account

Accounts

should you ever encounter problems or forget your password. It is strongly encouraged for Android users so you can regain access to Google services and purchases on your tablet.

7.On the Finish account screen, select your Web history and additional Google Play options and then touch the Next arrow.

8.Enter the letters from the Authenticating screen and then touch the Next arrow.

9.After your tablet connects with the Google servers, select the items you would like to sync with your tablet and then touch the Next arrow.

Sign In to Your Google Account

If you have a Google Account but have not yet signed in with your tablet, follow these instructions to sign in to your Google Account.

1.Touch > > Settings > Add account.

2.Touch Google, and then touch Existing.

3.Enter your Gmail username and password, and then touch the Next arrow or Done.

4.After your tablet connects with the Google servers, select the items you would like to sync with your tablet and then touch the Next arrow.

Access Gmail

Access your personal Gmail account directly on your tablet.

1.Touch > > Gmail.

2.Do any of the following:

•View more email messages: If the inbox is full, swipe your finger up the screen to view more messages and conversations.

•Read a new email message: Touch the unread message or the conversation with an unread message (just-arrived items display in bold).

•Select messages and conversations: Touch and hold the email or conversation.

•View the inbox of your other Gmail account:

o Touch

at the top of the inbox, and then touch the account you want to view.

• Refresh the inbox: Touch > Refresh.

Send a Gmail Message

Use your tablet to send Gmail messages.

Accounts

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