Google – Samsung SGH-T999MBBTMB User Manual
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Use Google Search to search the Web. Google Now
®
(a part
of the Google application) recognizes a user’s repeated
actions performed on the device (including access of
common locations, repeated calendar appointments, search
queries, etc.). This information is then used to display more
relevant information to the user in the form of “cards”. These
scrollable on-screen cards are displayed when the Google
Now application is launched.
These cards are not manually added. The service uses your
GPS, Google Search, and usage information to generate
these cards automatically.
� From the Home screen, tap
(Apps) ➔
(Google) and enter the search text.
– or –
Tap
on the Google Search bar and say the search
information.
To initially set up Google Now:
1. Press and hold
(Home) and then tap
(Google Now).
– or –
From the Home screen, tap
(Apps) ➔
(Google).
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to review the
available information.
3. When prompted, agree to launch the application. Some
initial on-screen “cards” are shown. A default is the
Weather card that provides updated weather
information in your area.
To configure the Google Now settings:
1. From the Home screen, tap
(Apps) ➔
(Google).
2. Press
and select Settings.
3. Access each desired Settings page and configure it as
desired.
When these condition are met, new card information will
begin to appear in the Google Now list of cards.
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