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Google, Android, Gmail, Google Maps, Chrome, Nexus 7, Google Play, You-
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Computer inc. All other marks and trademarks are properties of their
respective owners.
The content of this guide may differ in some details from the product or
its software. All information in this document is subject to change without
notice.
The Nexus 7 tablet is certified by ASUS under the name ASUS Pad ME370T.
For online help and support, visit support.google.com/nexus.
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Table of contents
1. Get started
Turn on & sign in
Charge the battery
Why use a Google Account?
Jelly bean tips
2. Play & explore
browse Home screens
swipe up for Google Now
Swipe down for notifications
Get around
Touch & type
Try Face unlock
3. Make yourself at home
Relax with Google Play
Manage downloads
use apps
organize your Home screens
start Gmail
Find People
Manage your Calendar
Change sound settings
Change the wallpaper
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4. Make Search personal
About Google Now
Use Google Now
Turn off Google Now
Control location reporting, history, & services
Search & Voice Actions basics
Search tips & tricks
Use Voice Actions
Voice Actions commands
search settings
Privacy and accounts
5. Tune performance
Optimize battery life
optimize data usage
optimize memory usage
6. Enter & edit text
use the keyboard
Type text by speaking
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7. Connect to networks
Connect to Wi-Fi networks
Connect to virtual private networks
Control airplane mode & other network settings
8. Connect to devices
beam screen content
Connect to bluetooth devices
Connect to keyboards, mice, & other devices
Connect to a Windows computer via usb
Connect to a Macintosh computer via usb
9. Manage accounts
Add or remove accounts
Configure sync options
Change backup & reset options
10. Secure your tablet
Set screen lock
encrypt your tablet
Work with certificates
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11. Accessibility
Accessibility overview
Accessibility gestures for Android 4.1
set up your tablet
Use TalkBack
Change Talkback settings
use explore by Touch with Talkback
Accessibility settings
Navigate the Home screen
Try Google Play
use Gmail
Browse Chrome
use the lock screen
Appendix: Hardware reference
What’s in the box
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Get started
Turn on & sign in
To turn on your Nexus 7, press the Power button on the right edge
near the top for a few seconds, then release it.
The first time you turn on the tablet, you’ll see a Welcome screen.
• To choose a different language, touch the menu.
• To continue, touch Start and follow the instructions.
When prompted, sign in using the email address and password
for your Google Account. if you don’t have one yet, create one.
An email address that you use for any of the following counts as
a Google Account:
• Gmail
• YouTube
• Google Apps
• AdWords
• Any other Google product
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When you sign in with a Google Account, all the email, contacts,
Calendar events, and other data associated with that account are
automatically synced with your tablet.
if you have multiple Google Accounts, you can add the others
later.
Charge the battery
The printed Quick start Guide that comes with Nexus 7 contains
basic operating instructions for your new tablet.
The battery may not be fully charged at first. It’s a good idea to
fully charge it as soon as you can.
Connect the micro usb cable to Nexus 7 and to the charging unit,
and the charging unit to a power outlet:
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IMPorTAnT: use the charging unit and micro usb cable
that come with your Nexus 7. other charging units and usb
cables may charge more slowly or not at all.
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