Tech Tip: How to set up Google Now in Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)

Description: Google Now is a very exciting new feature to give you helpful information, just based on the searches you've done. Search sport scores? A card will appear after time with scores. Looking for restaurants nearby? A card is already waiting for you. Follow this guide to set up Google Now for use on a device running Jelly Bean.

1. Swipe up from anywhere along the bottom of the screen. Google Now will open.
   
   
   
   
2. A welcome screen will appear. Tap Next.
   
   
   
   
3. A few examples of what Google Now is capable of will appear. Follow through these and tap
   Next to continue.
   
   
   
   
4. A confirmation screen will appear. Tap Yes, I'm In! to begin using Google Now.
   
   
   
   
5. The main Google Now screen will appear. Relevant information is presented in cards. Swipe a card left or right to remove it.
   
   
   
   
   
   
6. This information is obtained from Google searches, and relevant information regarding the Google account used. To tweak the settings, tap the 3 dot icon in the bottom right.
   
   
   
   
7. A menu screen will appear. Tap Settings in this list to bring up a list of settings.
   
   
   
   
8. A menu for Google Now, Tablet Search and Voice will appear. Tap Google Now.
   
   
   
   
9. From here, individual card settings can be changed such as priority, when a card appears, and more specific settings depending on the card itself. Tap a header to tweak these settings to the desired options. Hit the back key to go back and begin using Google Now!
   
   

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