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Synchronizing Your Google Account
By default, there are no accounts managed by the device. These must be added manually.
To add an account (using a Google account type as an example):
1. Press > >
Settings
>
Accounts & sync
.
2. Tap
Add account
>
Google
.
3. Tap
Next
>
Sign in.
4. Enter your
Username
and
Password
information.
5. Tap
Sign in
. Your device communicates with the Google servers to confirm your information. Your
existing Gmail account appearswithin the
Manage accounts
area of the screen.
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If Auto-sync is selected, changes or updates to your Gmail account are then automatically updated
toyour device.
Toconfigure the Google sync settings:
1. Press > >
Settings
>
Accounts & sync
.
2. Tap the Google account to view the account’s synchronization settings screen.
3. Tap the type of data you wish to synchronize (
Sync Picasa Web Albums,Sync Contacts,Sync Gmail,and
Sync Calendar
). Note that
Auto-sync
must be selected (in the Accounts & sync settings) for these options
tobecome available.
4. Press to return tothe previous screen.
Note
If you do notalready have a Google account, tap Create (instead of Sign in) follow the on-screen prompts to create
your newaccount.
Accounts and Messaging