50 2A. Device BasicsTo enter “smileys” (Emoticons):1. Position the cursor where you want the symbol toappear within your message.2. Press > to open the onscreen smileypage.3. Scroll through the list and select a smiley bytouching the onscreen icon.Creating a Google AccountYou will need a Google account to access severaldevice features such as Gmail, Google Maps, GoogleTalk, and the Android Market applications. Before youare able to access Google applications, you must enteryour account information. These applications syncbetween your device and your online Google account.1. From a computer, launch a Web browser andnavigate to www.google.com.2. On the main page, click Sign-in > Create anaccount now.3. Follow the onscreen prompts to create your freeaccount.4. Look for an email from Google in the email boxyou provided, and respond to the email to confirmand activate your new account.Signing In to Your Google Account1. Launch an application that requires a Googleaccount (such as Android Market or Gmail).2. Click Next > Sign in.3. Touch the Username and Password fields andenter your information.4. Tap Sign in. Your device communicates with theGoogle servers to confirm your information.5. If prompted, create a new Gmail username byentering a prefix for your @gmail.com emailaddress.For additional information about synchronizingaccounts, see “Synchronizing Accounts” on page 65.Note: If you do not already have a Google account, touchCreate and follow the onscreen prompts to create yournew account.SPH-M580.book Page 50 Thursday, January 12, 2012 2:53 PM
