Messaging 91Google TalkTalk is Google’s instant messaging and audio and video chatservice. You can use it to communicate, in real time, withother people who also use Google Talk on another Androidtablet or phone or on a computer.Tip: Talk requires that you have a Google account. To set upyour Google account on your device use the Accountssettings.Open Talk and Sign In1. From a Home screen, tap Apps ➔ Talk.If you are not signed in to a Google account, the Add aGoogle Account screen displays.2. Tap Existing, if you already have a Google account, orNew to create a Google account.For more information, refer to “Setting Up Your GmailAccount” on page 76.Note: If you have already set up your Google account, you areautomatically logged in. Just tap the account.Once sign in is complete, the Talk main screendisplays.Invite a Friend to ChatYou can invite anyone with a Google Account to become yourfriend in Google Talk, so you can chat with each other andview each other’s online status.1. Tap your on-screen account name to log in.2. While viewing your Friends list, tap Add friend.3. Enter your friend’s address and tap DONE.Your friend’s address in Talk is a Gmail or other emailaddress that is configured to connect to Google Talk.If your friend accepts your invitation, they are added toyour Friends list in Talk and you can share each othersstatus in Talk and other applications.
