Section 5: Messaging

This section describes how to send and receive messages and other features associated with messaging.

Types of Messages

Your device supports these types of messages:

Gmail: Send and receive Gmail from your Google account.

Email: Send and receive email from your email accounts, including Corporate Exchange mail.

Google Talk: Chat with other Google Talk users.

Note: Your Wi-Fi-only device does NOT support voice calling and messaging services. Please disregard any “dial” and “message” related menus because some Gmail options are identically set in all Android devices.

Gmail

Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s web-based email.

Tip: To set up your Google account on your device, use Accounts and sync settings. For more information, refer to “Accounts and Sync” on page 145.

From a Home screen, touch Apps Gmail.

Setting Up Your Gmail Account

The first time you launch Gmail, your device prompts you to set up your Google account.

Note: You can use more than one Google account on your device. To add

another account, use Menu Settings Add account option.

1.From a Home screen, touch Apps Gmail.

2.At the Sign in with your Google Account screen:

If you do not have a Google account, touch Create account and follow the prompts to create a new account.

If you do have a Google account, use the on-screen keypad to enter your Google Email name and Password, then touch Sign in.

3.The device communicates with the Google server to set up your account and synchronize your email. When complete, your Gmail appears in the Inbox.

Refreshing Your Gmail Account

Refresh your account to update your device from the Gmail servers.

1.From a Home screen, touch Apps Gmail.

2.Touch Refresh in the Application Bar.

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