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Device Basics
Device and Web Search Using Text Entry
1. Press > .
When you press on the Home screen or in the other
applications that support this, the Quick Search Box will
open automatically.
Touch to search by voice.
Provides one touch shortcut to
previously searched terms.
In some applications, such as Gmail, Contacts, Browser,
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and Android MarketTM, the application’s own search
box opens when you press . This is indicated by the
application’s icon on the left side of the search box.
2. Enter the text you’re searching for in the Quick Search Box.
Tap to conduct the search.
As you type, search results from your
previous search terms and Web search
suggestions appear. Tap an item to
search that term.
You can use the Search preferences to configure some
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aspects of Google Web search (for example, whether it
makes suggestions below the Quick Search Box as you
type), and what device features you want to include in
searches. (See “Search Settings” on page 90.)