Hangouts
Hangouts is Google's instant messaging service. Use to communicate with other Hangout users,
and also use video calling. Log in to a Google account beforehand (see Google account).
Using Hangouts
1. From home, touch Apps
The Hangouts app will open. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the account setup.
2. Touch Add
to start a new Hangout.
3. Type a name, email, number, or circle, or select a contact from the list.
4. Type a message start a call to chat.
A chat window or a video chat window opens.
Each time text is entered, the corresponding friend appears.
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If a friend is not in a Hangout, you will see a message. Touch INVITE to invite them to join
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the Hangout.
Hangouts Operations
Ending a Chat: In the Hangouts window, flick the chat from left to right.
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Ending a Video Chat: In the video chat window, touch
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Disabling Chat History: If you don't want to keep chat history, in the chat window, touch
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Menu > Turn history off.
Delete Chat History: To delete all your chat history in the chat window, touch Menu > Delete
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> Delete.
Note: You can use Hangouts as your phone's default messaging app, or as a standalone IM app. If
you set Hangouts as the default messaging app, the Messages app will be disabled. For more
information, see Default Messaging App Settings.
Google Search
Search information saved on the phone and in phone applications as well as on the Internet.
Use Google Search
Type search terms in the Google Search bar to find information on your phone and around the
globe.
Useful Apps and Features
> Hangouts
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