146Accounts and SynchronizationYour phone provides the ability to synchronize datafrom a variety of different sources or sites. Theseaccounts can range from Google, a CorporateMicrosoft Exchange Email Server, and other socialsites such as Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace.Corporate and Google accounts provide the ability tosynchronize Calendar events and Contacts.To enable the auto-sync feature:1. Press ➔ and then tap(Settings) ➔ Accounts and sync.2. Tap Auto-sync. A green checkmark indicatesthe feature is enabled. This feature enables thesynchronization of data between your phoneand external sites or servers.• The three main components are Contacts Email, andCalendar Events. Before these can be synchronized,they must be added to the managed accounts list.• Background data: allows your phone to use data inthe background.Synchronizing a Google AccountBy default, there are no accounts managed by thedevice. These must be manually added.To manage an existing Google account:1. Press ➔ and then tap(Settings) ➔ Accounts and sync.2. Tap Add account ➔ Google.3. Tap Next ➔ Sign in.Note: If you do not already have a Google account, tap Createand follow the on-screen prompts to create your newaccount.4. Touch the Username (@gmail.com) andPassword fields and enter your information.5. Tap Sign in. Your phone then communicateswith the Google servers to confirm yourinformation. Your existing Gmail account thenappears within the Manage accounts area of thescreen.• Any changes or updates to your Gmail account arethen automatically updated to your device.To configure the Google management settings:1. Press ➔ and then tap(Settings) ➔ Accounts and sync.2. Tap within the Google account field toreveal the account’s synchronization settingsscreen.3. Tap the parameters you wish to synchronize(Sync Contacts, Sync Gmail, or Sync Calendar). Agreen checkmark indicates the feature isenabled.4. Press to return to the previous screen.For more information, refer to “SynchronizingContacts” on page 71.
