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    4 Select your mode of transport (car, public transport or  walk), then touch 
    Go. Your directions are shown as a list.  
    5 When you have finished, touch Menu  >
    Clear map
    .
    Select map modeTo u c h  
    Layers
     to select from 
    Traffic
    , Satellite
    , or 
    Terrain
     views. Or select 
    Latitude
    , recent searches, or  
    viewed positions or directions. To u c h  
    Layers
     >More layers
     to select from 
    My Maps
    , 
    Bicycling
    , Wikipedia
    , Transit Lines
    , or 
    Favorite Places
    . 
    To u c h  
    Clear Map
     to clear your selections.
    Google Maps Navigation™Find it: 
    Apps
    > 
    Navigation 
    Navigation Driving 
    Map 
    Recent Destinations Speak Destination Type Destination Contacts Starred Places Indianapolis, IN 
    Set route options.
    Viewm ap. 
    Get spoken turn-by-turn directions to the destination you  specify. Speak or type your destination, or touch a destination in the 
    Recent Destinations
     list. 
     Touch 
    Follow the route
     to see route details. In the  
    detailed view, touch  to see text directions.  Touch Menu  >
    Layers
     to set the map view.  
     Touch Menu  >
    Layers
     and select points of interest  
    like 
    Parking
     or 
    Gas Stations
    . Then touch Menu  
    >Route Info
     to view them on maps or directions.
    Google Latitude™Find it: 
    Apps
    > 
    Latitude
    Join Google LatitudeKeep track of where your friends and family are on Latitude. Plan to meet up, check that your parents got home safely, or just stay in touch. Don’t worry, your location is not shared unless you agree to  it. You need to join Google Latitude, and then invite your friends to view your location or accept their invitations. When using Maps (in any mode except in Street View), 
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    Route,  Sett 
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    L ayers,  & More
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    touch Menu  >
    Join Latitude
    . Read the privacy policy 
    and if you agree with it, touch 
    Agree & Share
    .
    Add & remove friendsTo add friends:   1Touch  to show your friends list. 2 To u c h . 3 To u c h  
    Select from Contacts
    , then touch a contact. Or,  
    touch 
    Add via email address
    , then enter an email  
    address. 4 To u c h  
    Add friends
    . 
    If your friends already use Latitude, they’ll receive an email  request and a notification. If they have not yet joined Latitude, they’ll receive an email request that invites them to sign in to Latitude with their Google account. To  r e m o v e  f r i e n d s :   1Touch  to show your friends list. 2 Touch   beside the name you want to delete.Share locationWhen you receive a request to share location details you  can choose to: Accept and share back
    : See your friend’s location, and  
    your friend can see yours. Accept, but hide my location
    : See your friends location,  
    but they cant see yours. Dont accept
    : Location information is not shared  
    between you and your friend.Hide your locationTo hide your location, touch Menu  >
    Settings
     >Hide  
    your location
    .
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    Tips & tricksa few handy hintsGeneral tips If you can’t see the screen while wearing sunglasses,  take them off. Screen brightness changes as your tablet senses the current lighting conditions.  To return to home screen, touch Home .  To sleep/wake your tablet, press Power/Lock .   To search, touch Search .  To show the last few apps, touch .  To change volume, notification tones, and other sound  settings, touch 
    Apps
     > 
    Settings
     >Sound
    . 
     To manage apps—stop, change settings, manage other  options—touch 
    Apps
     > 
    Settings
     >Applications
     
    >Manage applications
    .
    Battery tipsWant to extend your battery life? Try these:  To turn off Bluetooth® power when you don’t need it,  touch 
    Apps
     > 
    Settings
     >Wireless & networks
     
    >Bluetooth
    . 
     To turn off Wi-Fi™, touch
    Apps
     > 
    Settings
      
    >Wireless & networks
     >Wi-Fi
    . 
     Determine location using less battery (but with lower  accuracy). Touch 
    Apps
     > 
    Settings
     >Location &  
    security
    . Under 
    My Location
    , select 
    Use wireless 
    networks
    , and deselect 
    Use GPS satellites
    . 
     To set screen timeout or change screen brightness,  touch
    Apps
     > 
    Settings
     >Screen
    .  
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    Contactsnames, numbers, addressesAt a glanceAll your important contacts—synched and backed up with your Google and email accounts. For a quick overview, see “ At a glance: Email & contacts
    ”.
    Create contactsFind it: 
    Apps
    > 
    Contacts
    . 
    To u c h  
    New
     to create a contact, and select the account to  
    add it to (if you have more than one Gmail/email account registered on your tablet). Touch any entry area to open the touchscreen keyboard. When you’re finished, touch
    Done
    . 
    Tip:  
    Touch /  to see more/less detail for a field.  
    Touch /  to add or subtract a field. Touch 
    Add another  
    field
     to add more fields. 
    Edit or delete contactsTo edit a contact, touch the contact, then touch . To  delete a contact, touch the contact, touch , then touch Menu  >
    Delete contact
    . 
    Join contactsYou might have two 
    Contacts
     for the same person, such as 
    a friend with two email addresses. To combine these two contacts:   1Touch a contact. 2 Touch Menu  >
    Join
    . 
    3 Touch the contact to be combined.
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    Synchronize contactsWhen you make a change to contacts on an account using  your tablet, computer, or phone, the change is shown on all devices—so, change in one place, see it everywhere. Note:  
    For information on synchronizing accounts,  
    see “ 
    Synchronize email, contacts, & calendar
    ”.
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    Wirelesslose the wiresAt a glanceAccessories, phone, PC, network, and hotspot—connect.  For a quick overview, see “ 
    At a glance: Wireless
    ”.
    Bluetooth® wirelessTurn Bluetooth power on or offFind it: 
    Apps
     > 
    Settings
     >Wireless& networks
      
    >BluetoothNote:  
    To extend battery life, turn Bluetooth power off  
    when not in use. Note:  
    The Bluetooth Enhanced Audio setting is not  
    recommended for older Bluetooth headsets, as it may not deliver acceptable sound quality.Make device discoverableTo allow a Bluetooth device to discover your tablet:   1To u c h  
    Apps
     > 
    Settings
     >Wireless & networks
      
    >Bluetooth settings
    . 
    2 To u c h  
    Bluetooth
     to turn on Bluetooth power, if  
    necessar y. 3 To u c h  
    Discoverable
    .
    Connect new devicesTo connect with a new device, you need to pair with it. You  only need to do this once for each device—to connect again, just turn on the device. 
       1Make sure the device you are pairing with is in  discoverable mode. Note:  
    Refer to the guide that came with the device for  
    details. 2 Touch 
    Apps
     > 
    Settings
     >Wireless & networks
      
    >Bluetooth settings
    . 
    3 Touch 
    Bluetooth
     to turn on Bluetooth power, if  
    necessary. 4 Touch 
    Find nearby devices
    . 
    5 Touch a device to connect. 6 If necessar y, touch 
    Pair
    , or enter the device passkey  
    (like 
    0000
    ) to connect to the device. When the device is 
    connected, the Bluetooth indicator   appears in the status panel. Note:  
    Using a mobile device or accessor y while driving  
    may cause distraction and may be illegal. Always obey the laws and drive safely.Reconnect devicesTo reconnect your tablet with a paired device, touch the device name in the 
    Paired devices
     list.
    Disconnect devicesTo disconnect your tablet from a paired device, touch the device name in the devices list, then touch Menu  >Disconnect
    . 
    Tip:  
    Turn off Bluetooth power to extend battery life or stop  
    connections—touch 
    Apps
     >
    Settings
     >Wireless &  
    networks
     >Bluetooth
    .  
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    Wi-Fi™Turn on & offFind it: 
    Apps
     >
    Settings
     >Wireless & networks
     
    >Wi-FiNote:  
    To extend battery life, turn off Wi-Fi when not in use.
    Wi-Fi search & connectTo find networks in your range:  1To u c h  
    Apps
     >
    Settings
     >Wireless & networks
      
    >Wi-Fi Settings
    . 
    2 To u c h  
    Wi-Fi
     to turn on and scan. If Wi-Fi is already on,  
    touch Menu  >
    Scan
    . Your tablet lists the networks it 
    finds within range. Tip:  
    To see your tablet’s MAC address or other Wi-Fi  
    details, touch Menu  >
    Advanced
    . 
    3 Touch a network to connect. 4 If necessary, enter
    Network SSID
    , Security
    , and 
    Wireless password
    , and touch 
    Connect
    . When your  
    tablet is connected to the network, the wireless indicator   appears in the status bar. Tip:  
    When you are in range and Wi-Fi is on, you will  
    automatically reconnect to available networks you’ve connected to before.Wi-Fi hotspotYou can make your tablet a Wi-Fi hotspot to provide portable, convenient internet access to other Wi-Fi enabled devices. Note:  
    Keep it safe. To protect your tablet and hotspot from  
    unauthorized access, it is strongly recommended that you set up hotspot security (WPA2 is the most secure), including password. 
    To set up your tablet as a Wi-Fi hotspot:   1Turn off Wi-Fi power by touching 
    Apps
      
    >
    Settings
     >Wireless & networks
     >Wi-Fi
    . 
    2 Touch 
    Apps
     >
    Settings
     >Wireless & networks
      
    >Tethering & portable hotspot
    . 
    3 Touch 
    Wi-Fi hotspot
     to turn on the hotspot. 
    4 Touch 
    Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings
     to change hotspot  
    security and configuration:  
    —Enter a unique name for your  
    hotspot and touch 
    Next
    . 
     
    —Select 
    Open
     or 
    WPA2 PSK
    . If you select 
    WPA2 PSK
    , enter a unique password. Other users  
    can access your Wi-Fi hotspot only if they enter the correct password. 
    5 Touch 
    Save
     when the settings are complete. 
    When your Wi-Fi hotspot is active, other Wi-Fi enabled  devices can connect by entering your hotspot’s 
    SSID
    , 
    selecting a 
    Security
     type, and entering the correct 
    Wireless  
    password
    ,  
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    Connectionsshare photos, videos, music, movies . . .USB connectionNote:  
    Copyright—do you have the right? Always follow the  
    rules. See “Content Copyright” in your legal and safety information. Share your media between your computer and tablet using  a USB connection. Use the USB cable that came with your tablet to make the connection. Your computer will recognize your tablet as a USB device. You can then set how your tablet will appear to the computer:  Mass storage device 
    —Drag and drop media files from  
    your computer to your tablet.  MTP device 
    —Use Windows Media Player to transfer  
    media files.USB tetheringYou can  
    tether
     (connect) your tablet to your computer with  
    a USB cable to share your tablet’s internet connection with the computer. Use the USB cable that came with your tablet. Note:  
    Tethering works with Windows Vista, Windows 7,  
    and Linux. Find it: 
    Apps
     >
    Settings
     >Wireless & networks
      
    >Tethering & portable hotspot
     >USB tethering
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    Tools & managementstay on top of thingsClock & alarmFind it: 
    Apps
     >
    Clock
    To add an alarm, touch 
    Set
    , then enter alarm details. 
    When an alarm sounds, touch to 
    Dismiss
     to turn it off or 
    Snooze
     to delay for ten minutes.
    To add an alarm, touch Menu  >
    Add alarm
    , then enter  
    alarm details.CalendarFind it: 
    Apps
     >
    Calendar
    View your calendar events from all of your accounts, all in one place. Your calendar events can be viewed in different ways: Touch Menu  >
    Agenda
    , Day
    , or 
    Week
    . When you 
    highlight an event, more details appear.
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    Mon Wed Thu Fri Sat
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    Week Month 
    February 2011 Today
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    Valentine’s Day
    Monthly Status
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    Add calendar eventsFrom any view, touch  . Enter the event start time and other details. You can even set a reminder so you don’t forget about the event.  When you finish entering event details, touch 
    Done
    .
    Manage calendar eventsTo edit an event, touch and hold it, then touch
    Details
    . 
    To delete an event, touch and hold it, then touch
    Delete
    . 
    To go to today, touch
    Today
    .
    CalculatorFind it: 
    Apps
     >
    Calculator
    Your calculator has basic and advanced views. To change  views, touch Menu  >
    Advanced panel
    /Basic panel
    . To 
    clear history, touch Menu  >
    Clear history
    .
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    To u c h  
    Apps
     > 
    Settings
     >Wireless & networks
      
    >Mobile networks
     to show options for roaming networks, 
    network selection, operator selection, and access point names.Airplane modeUse airplane mode to turn all your wireless connections off—useful when flying. Touch the bottom right corner of the screen, then touch  >
    Airplane mode
    .
    AccessibilitySee, hear, speak, and use. Accessibility features are there for everyone, making things easier. Note:  
    For general information, accessories, and more, visit  
    www.motorola.com/accessiblity
    .
    Voice actionsVoice Actions let you control your tablet using your voice. Send messages, browse the web, listen to music, and more—any number of apps can be activated with Voice actions. Just touch 
    Apps
     > 
    Voice Search
    . Then say 
    what you want your tablet to do:  “Show map of Chicago, Illinois.”  “Navigate to 433 West 3rd Street, Dover, Ohio.”  “Go to the New York Gazette.”  “Email to Joseph Jones. Meet me at the deli for lunch.”  “Listen to Mozart.” Go ahead, try it for yourself. If you want more help, touch 
    Apps
     >
    Voice Search
     and say “help.”  
    Voice readoutsTo turn on voice readouts, touch 
    Apps
     > 
    Settings
      
    >Accessibility
     >Accessibility
    , then select an option: 
     Talkback: The tablet speaks out loud to describe each  action you complete.  Soundback: Play a sound to confirm your action, you  signal a change of tablet status, or alert you to notifications.  Download accessibility scripts
    : Allow applications to  
    download accessibility scripts from Google.ZoomGet a closer look. To zoom in, double tap the screen, or touch the screen with two fingers and then slide them apart. To zoom out, double tap the screen again, or drag your fingers together.Display brightnessSet a brightness level that works for you. Touch 
    Apps
     
    >
    Settings
     >Screen
     >Brightness
    . Make sure that 
    Automatic brightness
     is unchecked so you can set your 
    own level.MessagesTo make text entry easier, you can use features like auto-capitalization, auto-correction, and show correction suggestions—touch 
    Apps
     >
    Settings
     
    >Language & input
     >Configure input methods
     
    >Settings
    . Of course if you don’t want to type at all, then 
    use your voice—touch   on the touchscreen keypad. 
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    AppsWant more? No problem. Android Market™ provides access to thousands of apps, and many provide useful accessibility features. Find it: 
    Apps
    > 
    Market
    Select a category or touch Search   to find the app you  want. Tip:  
    Choose your apps carefully, from trusted sites like  
    Android Market™, as some may impact your phone’s performance. 
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