Virgin venture 用户指南

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Android Market provides direct access to applications and games to download and install on your phone.

To access Android Market, you must first sign into your Google account using a Wi-Fi or data connection.

When you open Android Market for the first time, you must read and accept the terms of service to continue.

Browsing applications

You can browse and sort applications by category.

1. From the Home screen, tap 

 

 > 

 

.

2. Tap 

,

,

or

, etc. at the left of the Market screen.

tScroll to view subcategories and tap one to explore.

3.  Tap the subcategory you want.

Searching for applications

1. From the Home screen, tap 

 

 > 

 

.

2. Tap 

 at the top right of the screen, or press

.

3. Enter the name or type of app you’re looking for > Tap 

.

Viewing details about an application

1. While browsing Android Market, or in a list of search results, tap an application to view more details. 

Application details screens include a description, ratings, and specific information about the application. The Comments tab 
includes comments from people who have used the application. You can download and install an application from this screen. 

Installing an application

1. From the Home screen, tap 

 

 > 

 

.

2.  Find the application you want to purchase and view the application details.

3.  Tap 

to download and install the application. 

For paid applications, the download button is labeled with the application’s price. Tap the price to buy the application.

The subsequent screen notifies you whether the app will require access to your personal information or access to certain 
functions or settings of your phone.

4.  Tap 

 to begin downloading and installing the app. If you selected a paid app, you will be redirected to 

the Google Checkout screen to pay for the app before it’s downloaded to your phone.

     Be cautious when downloading apps that have access to phone functionality or a significant amount of personal data. You’re responsible for the 

results of using downloaded apps on your phone.

Creating a Google Checkout account

You must have a Google Checkout account to purchase items from Android Market. You can set up a Checkout account with 
your first purchase from Android Market. 

tIn a web browser, go to http://checkout.google.com to create a Google Checkout account.

t From the phone, you will be prompted to enter your billing and credit card information when you buy your first 

application from Android Market. 

   Once you’ve purchased something from Android Market, the phone remembers your password, so you don’t need to enter it the next time. Be 

sure to secure your phone with a password to prevent unauthorized purchases.