Section 9: Applications and Widgets, Updating Applications, GPS Applications

This section contains a description of each application that is available on the Apps screen, its function, and how to navigate through that particular application. If the application is already described in another section of this user manual, then a cross reference to that particular section is provided. Various widgets are also described.

Tip: To open applications quickly, add the icons of frequently- used applications to one of the Home screens, if it is not there by default. For details, see “App Shortcuts” on page 32.

Updating Applications

Once you have registered your device (see “Software Update” on page 140) and signed into your Google account (see “Setting Up Your Gmail Account” on page 48), you may see

the Updates Available notification in the Status Bar if there is a new version of one or more apps available or, when you open an application that is preloaded on your device, an Update Available message may be displayed.

To update the applications:

1.Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward. The Status Details display.

2.Touch Updates available.

For more information, refer to “Updates to Downloaded Apps” on page 107.

GPS Applications

GPS applications allow you to achieve real-time, GPS- enabled, turn-by-turn navigation and to access local searches based on a variety of category parameters.

To receive better GPS signals, avoid using your device in the following conditions:

•inside a building or between buildings

•in a tunnel or underground passage

•in poor weather

•around high-voltage or electromagnetic fields

•in a vehicle with tinted windows