Google Mobile Device Setup Guide.docx

 Mobile Device Setup GuideAs Weber State University completes its transition from Novell GroupWise to Google Apps, users taking advantage of mobile access will be required to set up their mobile devices with new settings.There are only a few short steps that need to be followed in order to make your new Google account synchronize seamlessly between all of your mobile devices. From the titles listed below, find your device type and follow the instructions. If you have any questions along the way, please contact your Campus Technology Coordinator or the IT Service Desk at x7777.IMPORTANT NOTE: In order for your mobile access to work properly, you must have reset your Weber password after February 20th, 2013. This can be done by navigating to: In Android, you may use the native Gmail, Calendar, and Contacts apps that come pre-installed on your device. In order to use these apps, you must first set up your Android for Google Apps. To set up Google Apps:Open the Settings AppTap Accounts & SyncTap Add AccountTap GoogleTap Sign In or Existing when prompted for your Google AccountEnter the following account information:Username: Your full email address (e.g. user@weber.edu)Password: Your passwordTap Sign InTo synchronize email, check Sync GmailTo synchronize contacts, check Sync ContactsTo synchronize calendar, check Sync CalendarCheck any other Google services you would like to synchronizeTap Next or Finish to saveYou should now see your @weber.edu account listed in the Manage Accounts sectionTo view your email, open the Gmail AppTo view your contacts, open the Contacts AppTo view your calendar, open the Calendar AppIMPORTANT NOTE: Although all Android distributions are similar, your device may require you to complete additional steps or may use slightly different terminology. If you have questions, please contact the IT Service Desk at x7777.In iOS, you may use Google Sync or Google IMAP to view your email, contacts, and calendars. You may choose which setup better suits you, the pros and cons of using each are listed below the respective setups.IMPORTANT NOTE: Before following these steps, it is recommended that you perform a back up to iTunes or iCloud to ensure that your current contacts and calendars from your iOS device are backed up to your computer.Using Google Sync:Open the Settings AppTap Mail, Contacts, CalendarsTap Add Account…Tap Microsoft ExchangeEnter the following account information:Email: Your full email address (e.g. user@weber.edu)Password: Your passwordDescription: Google SyncTap NextEnter the following account information:Server: m.Domain: (leave blank)Username: Your full email address (e.g. user@weber.edu)Tap NextTo synchronize email, turn Mail OnTo synchronize contacts, turn Contacts OnTo synchronize calendars, turn Calendars OnIMPORTANT NOTE: To receive and respond to meeting requests on your device, both Mail and Calendar need to be turned on.Tap SaveYou should now see your Google Sync account listed in the Accounts sectionTo view your email, open the Mail AppTo view your contacts, open the Contacts AppTo view your calendar, open the Calendar AppIMPORTANT NOTE: By default your iOS Calendar only syncs your personal calendar. To synchronize multiple calendars, follow these steps:On your device, open your Web Browser App (e.g. Safari, Chrome, Opera, etc)Navigate to: Sign in with your Google AccountEnter the following information:Email: Your full email address (e.g. user@weber.edu)Password: (leave blank)Tap Sign InEnter the following information:Wildcat Username: Your usernamePassword: Your passwordTap LoginTap the device you wish to manageCheck the calendars you wish to synchronizeTap SaveThe Calendar App will now be syncing multiple calendarsIMPORTANT NOTE: Google Sync push (real-time) notifications may drain your device’s battery. If your setup results in poor battery life, you may turn off real-time synchronization by following these steps:Open the Settings AppTap Mail, Contacts, CalendarsTap Fetch New DataTurn Push OffSet Fetch to ManuallyWindows MobileIn Windows Mobile, you may use the native E-Mail, Calendar, and Contacts apps that come pre-installed on your device. In order to use these apps, you must first set up Google Sync.IMPORTANT NOTE: Before following these steps, it is recommended that you back up your Contacts and Calendars from your phone to your computer.To set up Google Sync:Open the ActiveSync AppSelect Set up your device to sync with itEnter the follow account information:Server address: m.This server requires an encrypted SSL connection: OnPress NextEnter the following account information:Username: Your full email address (e.g. user@weber.edu)Password: Your passwordDomain: (leave blank)If your device requires you to enter a domain, enter: googlePress NextTo synchronize email, check E-MailTo synchronize contacts, check ContactsTo synchronize calendars, check CalendarIMPORTANT NOTE: Tasks are not supported and will lead to an error if checked.Press Finish to savePress SyncTo view your email, open the E-Mail AppTo view your contacts, open the Contacts AppTo view your calendar, open the Calendar AppOtherYou may access Gmail, Calendar, Google Drive, and a host of other Google Apps from your device’s mobile web browser.To use your device’s mobile web browser:Open the Web Browser App (e.g. Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Dolphin, etc.)Navigate to: the Google service you wish to useEnter the following account information:Username: Your full email address (e.g. user@weber.edu)Password: Your password ................
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