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2.
Ta p
Background data
. A green checkmark indicates the
feature is enabled. This lets applications sync, send, and
receive data at any time.
3. Tap
Auto-sync
. A green checkmark indicates the feature is
enabled. This allows automatic synchronization of data
between your phone and external sites or servers.
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The three main components are Contacts, Email, and Calendar
Events. Before these can be synchronized, they must be added
to the managed accounts list.
Synchronizing a Google Account
By default, there are no accounts managed by the device. These
must be manually added.
To manage an existing Google account
:
1. Press and then tap (
Settings
)
Accounts and sync
.
2. Tap
Add account
Google
.
3. Tap
Next
Sign in
.
Note:
If you do not already have a Google account, tap
Create
and follow the
on-screen prompts to create your new account.
4. Touch the
Username
(@gmail.com) and
Password
fields and
enter your information.
5. Tap
Sign in
. Your phone then communicates with the
Google servers to confirm your information. Your existing
Gmail account then appears within the
Manage accounts
area of the screen.
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Any changes or updates to your Gmail account are then
automatically updated to your device.
To configure the Google management settings:
1. Press and then tap (
Settings
)
Accounts and sync
.
2. Tap within the Google account field to reveal the
account’s synchronization settings screen.
3. Tap the parameters you wish to synchronize (Sync Instant
Upload, Sync Books,
Sync Contacts
,
Sync Gmail
, Sync
Picasa Web Albums, or
Sync Calendar
). A green
checkmark indicates the feature is enabled.
4. Press to return to the previous screen. For more
information, refer to “Synchronizing Contacts” on page 74.
