Samsung SPH-L900 User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 140

Accounts and Messaging With Sprint service and your phone's messaging capabilities, you have the opportunity to share information through many different channels and accounts. Gmail / Google Email Text Messaging and MMS Social Networking Accounts Gmail / Google You will need a Google account to access several phone features such as Gmail, Google Maps, Google Talk, and the Google Play applications. Before you are able to access Google applications, you must enter your account information. These applications sync between your phone and your online Google account. Create a Google Account Sign In to Your Google Account Access Gmail Send a Gmail Message Read Gmail Messages Reply to Gmail Messages Create a Google Account If you do not already have a Google account, you can create one online or using your phone. Note: You can also create and sign into your Google/Gmail account through your phone's setup screens. Although you need a Gmail account to use certain features of your phone, such as Google Play, you do not need to use Gmail as the default account for your phone. Create a Google Account Online 1. From a computer, launch a Web browser and navigate to www.google.com. 2. On the main page, click Sign in > SIGN UP. 3. Follow the onscreen prompts to create your free account. Accounts and Messaging 126