Name: Android mobile technology platform 4.0 User’s Guide
Author: Google

Refine Google Search

Google Search is available from the top of any Home screen:

Speak search terms: Touch the Microphone icon . After you say what you're looking for, the Browser opens to a list of search results.
Type search terms: Touch Google. As you type, suggestions appear below the Search box.The first few suggestions attempt to complete what you're typing:
To search for a suggestion immediately, touch it.
To add a suggestion to the search field, touch the arrow to its right. You can then keep on typing or choose further suggestions.
To search for the contents of the search field, touch the Search button near the lower right corner of the keyboard.

The Browser opens to a list of search results.

Below the search term suggestions are items found on your phone:

A Maps marker indicates a business listing. Touch to view the listing, see its location on a map, get directions, call, or take other actions.
A Favorites icon identifies one of your bookmarks. Touch to open the bookmarked page.
An app icon indicates one of your apps. Touch to open the app.
A People icon indicates one of your contacts. Touch to open that contact's card.
A book cover icon indicates one of your books. Touch to open that book.
A music album icon indicates a song or other other music you've downloaded to your phone. Touch to play that music.
A Video icon indicates one of your videos. Touch to play that video.

Set searchable items

To adjust where Google Search looks on your phone:

Manage Google Search privacy settings

On a Home screen, touch Google.
Touch Menu icon > Search settings > Google Search.
Adjust any of these settings:
- Use Web History. Check to include suggestions based on previous searches from your computer or other devices.
- Use My Location. Check to take account of your location in search results and other Google services.
- Manage Web History. Opens Browser to the web search history settings associated with your Google Account