5.The subsequent screen notifies you whether the app will require access to your personal information or access to certain functions or settings of your device. If you agree to the conditions, tap OK to begin downloading and installing the app.

If you selected a paid application, after tapping OK, you’re redirected to the Google Checkout screen to pay for the application before it’s downloaded to your device.

WARNING: Read it carefully! Be especially cautious with applications that have access to many functions or a significant amount of your data. Once you tap OK on this screen, you are responsible for the results of using this item on your device

After installing an app, tap on the upper-left corner of the screen to return to Android Market home. You can also press , and then tap Home.

Creating a Google Checkout Account

You must have a Google Checkout account associated with your Google Account to purchase items from Android Market.

Do one of the following:

On your computer, go to http://checkout.google.com to create a Google Checkout account.

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The first time you use your device to buy an item from Android Market, you’re prompted to enter your billing information to set up a Google Checkout account.

WARNING: When you’ve used Google Checkout once to purchase an application from Android Market, the device remembers your password, so you don’t need to enter it the next time. For this reason, you should secure your device to prevent others from using it without your permission. For more information, see “Security Settings” on page 33.

Requesting a Refund for an Application

If you are not satisfied with an application, you can ask for a refund within 24 hours of the purchase. Your credit card is not charged and the application is uninstalled from your device.

If you change your mind, you can install the application again, but you can’t request a refund a second time.

1.Press and tap > Market > Downloads.

2.Tap the application to uninstall for a refund. The details screen for the application opens.

3.Tap Uninstall & refund. Your application is uninstalled and the charge is cancelled.

4.Choose the reason for removing the application, and then tap OK.

Opening an Installed Application

On the status bar, check if you see the icon. If you see the icon, open the Notifications panel, and then tap the app to open it.

or –

Press and tap > Market > Downloads. On the Download screen, tap the app to open it.

or –

Press , and then tap . On the All apps screen, locate the app, and then tap it.

Web and Data Services

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