Messaging, Types of Messages, Setting Up Your Gmail Account

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 Messages

•Google Hangouts

•Google+

•Google Messenger

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.

To access Gmail:

From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Gmail.

Setting Up Your Gmail Account

If you did not set up a Google account during the initial configuration, the first time you launch Gmail, your device prompts you to set up your Google account.

1.Touch Gmail.

The Add a Google Account screen displays.

2.Follow the prompts to sign in or create a new account. The device communicates with the Google server to set up your account and synchronize your email. When complete, your Gmail displays in the Inbox.

Note: You can use more than one Google account on your

device. To add another account, touch Menu ➔

Settings ➔ ADD ACCOUNT.