Initial setup of the Nexus One

Pt. 3 of 10 | 4:00 |

Nexus One - the Google Phone video tutorial

Tuesday January 19, 2010

Before we can really take an

in-depth look at the Nexus One Google Phone

we need to complete an initial setup. If you have a Google account, all your data will be pulled by the device automatically. In this part of our

"Google Phone" up close and personal

series, we complete the initial setup process, connect to the cellular network and choose a new wallpaper in preparation for the other parts in our

Nexus One video tutorial series

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- Upon turning on the phone, you'll be presented with a splash screen.

- Once booted, a "Welcome to Nexus One" screen says to touch the android to begin setup.

- Change language or make an emergency call using the appropriate buttons at the bottom of the screen.

- Follow the step-by-step setup to get up and running.

- If you're in a known wireless zone (home or office for example,) it's a good idea to connect to it before inserting your SIM card. This way, the initial data load comes off your Internet connection as opposed to over the data network.

- Either create a new Google account or sign in with an existing account.

- The phone may take up to five minutes to pull the appropriate data.

- Opt to allow location services or not.

- Choose the setup values, including date and time formats and time zone, on the next screen.

- Upon successful setup, you're presented with the Android home screen with default wallpaper.

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