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Activating a Google account on my mobile phone

If you want to use Google services (such as Gmail, Google Play and Picasa), you need to activate your Google account on your mobile phone. It's easy, but remember you need to set up your mobile phone for internet before you can use this function.


List view

1. Find "Google"

Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your mobile phone.
Tap the settings icon.
Tap Accounts.
Tap Add account.
Tap Google.

2. Start activation

Tap Existing.
To create a new account:
Tap New.
Follow the instructions on the display to create a new account.

3. Activate Google account

Key in the username for your Google account.
Tap Password and key in the password for your Google account.
Tap arrow right.
Tap OK.
Follow the instructions on the display to select settings for your Google account.

4. Return to the home screen

Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.
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