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Getting instant information with Google Now
Do you want to check the weather or your morning commute time before you start your day?
Google Now
™
delivers quick and up-to-date information that matters to you—all without the search.
Depending on your location, time of day, and previous Google searches, Google Now displays
information cards that include:
§ The day's weather and the weather forecast for upcoming days.
§ The traffic conditions on your way to work or your commute back home.
§ The directions and travel time to your next appointment.
§ The next train or bus arriving at your platform or bus stop.
§ Your favorite team's score and stats while you enjoy the game.
§ Time or location based reminders that you can set.
Open the Google Search app to use Google Now. To open, tap Google on the Apps screen. Or just
swipe up from the onscreen navigation buttons.
Setting up Google Now
Before setting up Google Now:
§ Make sure that you're signed in to your Google account.
§ Turn location services on and make sure that you have an Internet connection. For more
information on location services, see
1. From the Home screen, tap
To launch Google Now from the lock screen, drag
2. Tap Next on the Get Google Now! screen.
3. Tap Yes, I'm in. Google Now information cards will start to appear on the Google search
screen.
4. To see all available information cards, swipe up the screen and tap More.
Depending on the information that you've allowed to share, more information cards will appear on
the Google search screen as you use HTC Desire 612 to search the Web, create appointments, set
reminders, and more.
Turning location services on or off
, and then find and tap Google.
up the screen.
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