Nexus 7 Android 4.2 Guidebook
nexus 7
Guidebook
For Android™
mobile technology
platform 4.2
Copyright © 2012 Google Inc. All rights reserved.
Edition 1.2.
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The content of this guidebook may differ in some details from the product or its software. For best results, make sure you're running the latest Android system update. To check, go to Settings > System > About tablet > System updates.
All information in this guidebook 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.
Table of contents
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Part One: Using Nexus 7
- Get started
Insert & activate a SIM card
Charge the battery
Turn on & sign in
Get around
Browse & organize your Home screens
Touch & type
Type text by speaking
Why use a Google Account?
What's New in Android - Explore your tablet
Swipe up for Google Now
Swipe down for notifications & settings
Relax with Google Play
Use & customize the lock screen
Try Face Unlock
Share content with Android Beam
Change the wallpaper
Take a screenshot
Connect to keyboards, mice, & other devices
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- Use the keyboard 29
Enter & edit text 29
Try Gesture Typing 31
Use keyboard dictionaries 32 - Try some apps 33
Use All Apps 33
Start Gmail 34
Find People 35
Manage your Calendar 36
Open & use Clock 37
Manage downloads 38 - Use Google Now & Search 40
About Google Now 40
Use Google Now 43
Turn off Google Now 45
Control location access, reporting, & history 46
Search & Voice Actions basics 48
Search tips & tricks 50
Use Voice Actions 51
Voice Actions commands 52
Google Now Card list 54
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About Gmail Cards 62
About the Location History card 63
About the Stocks card 63
Search settings 64
Privacy & accounts 66
6. Accessibility 67
Accessibility overview 67
Accessibility gestures for Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) 68
Set up your tablet 70
Use magnification gestures 71
Use TalkBack 72
Change TalkBack settings 73
Use Explore by Touch with TalkBack 74
Navigate the Home screen 75
Try Google Play 77
Use Gmail 80
Browse Chrome 82
Use the lock screen 84
Accessibility settings 84
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Part Two: Adjusting settings
- Wireless & network settings 87
Connect to Wi-Fi networks 87
Connect to Bluetooth devices 91
Optimize data usage 93
Control airplane mode & other network settings 98
Connect to virtual private networks 99 - Device settings 101
Change sound settings 101
Set up Daydream 101
Transfer files through USB 103
Extend battery life 104
Manage memory usage 105
About tablet sharing 108
Add, modify, or delete users 109
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- Security settings 111
Security on Android 111
Manage security settings 111
Protect against harmful apps 112
Set screen lock 114
Encrypt your data 115
Work with certificates 117 - Personal, account, & system settings 120
Manage location access 120
Change backup & reset options 121
Add or remove accounts 123
Configure sync options 124
Appendix: Hardware reference 127
What's in the box 127
Nexus 7 128
Battery 129
Specs (Wi-Fi models) 131
Specs (32GB + mobile data) 132
Part One
Using Nexus 7
Get started
Insert & activate a SIM card
Applies only for Nexus 7 with mobile data.
To use your tablet with 3G networks, you must first insert & activate a SIM card. If no card is installed, the message "No SIM card" appears on the tablet's lock screen.
Only the Nexus 7 with mobile data can accept a SIM card. Wi-Fi versions of the tablet can't.
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When the tablet is face down, the SIM card tray is located on the right side. The eject button is a small round opening on the left side of the tray door.
To install a new SIM card:
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Turn your tablet off and place it on a flat surface with the screen facing down.
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Locate the SIM card tray on the right side of your tablet, and find the hole on the tray door.
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Insert the tool that comes with the tablet (or a paperclip) into the hole on the tray, and push firmly but gently until the tray pops out.
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Remove the tray and place the micro SIM card inside it, with the angled corner to the left.
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Carefully reposition the tray in the slot and push it gently back into the tablet.
To activate a SIM card:
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Turn off Wi-Fi after completing the set-up instructions. Once Wi-Fi is off, you'll see a notification at the top of your screen.
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Swipe down the notification shade and touch the notification.
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Follow the activation instructions provided by your carrier.
IMPORTANT: Some carriers may take a minute or more to activate your SIM card. In particular, AT&T may take a long time to activate, in some cases requiring that you restart your tablet. Other carriers may require you to enter and then exit airplane mode, or to use an SMS app from the Play store to manage your data.
Charge the battery
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:
