Samsung SCH-R960ZKAUSC - Manual (Page 86)

Messaging 79
Hangouts
Hangouts is a free web-based application for instant
messaging offered by Google. You can connect with your
friends across computers and various Android devices. You
can have conversations or video calls with up to 10 friends.
Note: The first time you use Hangouts, you will need to
download the updated application from the Play Store.
When the Play Store page displays, touch Update. For
more information, refer to “Play Store” on page 124.
1. Log on to your Google account if you have not already
done so. For more information, refer to “Creating a
New Google Account” on page 16.
2. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔
Hangouts.
3. The first time you access Hangouts, touch Confirm to
confirm your mobile number. If the number is not
correct, touch Edit Number to change it.
4. Begin using Hangouts.
5. Touch Menu ➔ Help for more information on using
Hangouts.
Google+
Google+ makes messaging and sharing with your friends a
lot easier. You can set up Circles of friends, visit the Stream
to get updates from your Circles, use Messenger for fast
messaging with everyone in your Circles, or use Instant
Upload to automatically upload videos and photos to your
own private album on Google+.
1. Sign on to your Google account. For more information,
refer to “Creating a New Google Account” on page 16.
2. From a Home screen, touch Apps
➔
Google+.
3. Select the account you want to use to sign in to
Google+.
– or –
Touch Add account to create another account.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to use Google+.
5. Visit www.google.com/mobile/+/ for more information.