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GOOGLE GLASS
QUICK START GUIDE
Put Glass on
NEXT: CONNECT YOUR GLASS
First, turn Glass on. Press the power button on the inside of Glass.
Power button
You'll notice the power LED will turn on and Glass will boot up.
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Let's see how it fits. You can adjust the fit of your Glass by modifying its nosepads.
The frame is surprisingly durable. Don't hesitate to bend it to fit your face.
Squeeze the nose stem to position the display above your eye and not in front of it.
Move the display hinge until you can see the whole screen.
Adjust the nosepads so they are flush with your skin.
After you're comfortable with your new Glass, look at the display and you'll notice the URL
google.com/myglass on the screen. Before we move on to the good stuff, we'll need a computer
to connect Glass to the Internet and your Google Account.
QUICK START GUIDE
Pairing Glass to your Bluetooth phone
For a great on-the-go Glass experience, it's essential to pair Glass to your phone or tablet.
You'll need the MyGlass app from the Google Play Store to make full use of Glass's Bluetooth
capabilities
On your Glass
Using Glass, from the home screen, swipe back repeatedly until you see the Settings card.
Speeka s.r.l.
Via Carlo Pisacane 42
20129 Milano
Italy
g-glass@speeka.com
www.speeka.com
T.349-079-5312
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Summary of Contents for Speeka Google Glass
- Page 1 . s p e e k a . c o m GOOGLE GLASS QUICK START GUIDE Put Glass on NEXT: CONNECT YOUR GLASS First, turn Glass on. Press the power button on the inside of Glass. Power button You'll notice the power LED will turn on and Glass will boot up.
- Page 2 Next Steps Setting up Glass https://support.google.com/glass/answer/3064121 Learn about the Bluetooth settings card. https://support.google.com/glass/answer/3079852 Using the MyGlass Android app. https://support.google.com/glass/answer/3068035 Learn about tethering data through a mobile device https://support.google.com/glass/answer/3056780 Speeka s.r.l. Via Carlo Pisacane 42 20129 Milano Italy g-glass@speeka.com www.speeka.com T.349-079-5312...
- Page 3 That's it! You can put away the computer for now. It's time to take Glass for a spin. Home screen NEXT: COMMON ACTIONS The first thing you'll see when you activate Glass is the Home screen. Home screen Fig 2 Speeka s.r.l. Via Carlo Pisacane 42 20129 Milano Italy g-glass@speeka.com www.speeka.com...
- Page 4 To cancel or back out of certain actions, slide your finger from the top to the bottom of your touchpad. Swipe down on touchpad NEXT: CARDS AND BUNDLES Cards and bundles Speeka s.r.l. Via Carlo Pisacane 42 20129 Milano Italy g-glass@speeka.com www.speeka.com...
- Page 5 Now you should be armed with all the basic knowledge you need to start using Glass. Next steps: Pair your Bluetooth phone or tablet to Glass https://support.google.com/glass/answer/3064189 Enable Glassware https://support.google.com/glass/answer/3064781 Configure Glass settings https://support.google.com/glass/topic/3079850 Speeka s.r.l. Via Carlo Pisacane 42 20129 Milano Italy g-glass@speeka.com www.speeka.com T.349-079-5312...
- Page 6 After Glass is connected, use MyG lass to add contacts, turn on Glassware, and find out more about your new Glass. From the MyGlass for iOS app Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= -bRhJ2aBdS8 Speeka s.r.l. Via Carlo Pisacane 42 20129 Milano Italy g-glass@speeka.com www.speeka.com...
- Page 7 A phone or tablet with Bluetooth turned on. Tying your Google Account to your Glass will let you view and use many of Google's products directly from your device. Tethering and data charges Speeka s.r.l. Via Carlo Pisacane 42 20129 Milano Italy g-glass@speeka.com...
- Page 8 The circular power button is on the inner enclosure close to your temple. Press down firmly to turn on and off the device. The power LED on the back of the enclosure lights up when Glass is starting up, charging, or powering down. Touch Speeka s.r.l. Via Carlo Pisacane 42 20129 Milano Italy g-glass@speeka.com...
- Page 9 To turn Glass on, press the power button for a moment. The white power LED behind the button will turn on and remain lit while Glass starts up. Once Glass boots, the display turns on, and a rising chime will sound. Put Glass in an inactive state Speeka s.r.l. Via Carlo Pisacane 42 20129 Milano Italy g-glass@speeka.com...
- Page 10 Use the hinge to swing display forward or backward until you’re able to see everything on the screen Adjust the nose pads so they are flush to your skin. The frame is amazingly durable. It can be bent to fit any face. Speeka s.r.l. Via Carlo Pisacane 42 20129 Milano Italy g-glass@speeka.com...
- Page 11 Glass is not capable of properly displaying these websites at this time and does not currently support connection to these networks, or captive portals. Speeka s.r.l. Via Carlo Pisacane 42 20129 Milano Italy g-glass@speeka.com...
- Page 12 Those with hidden networks can set up their networks on Glass by selecting Specify your encryption type from the Wi-Fi networks card. Click the My Wi-Fi networks card. Click Specify your encryption type from the bottom of the card. Speeka s.r.l. Via Carlo Pisacane 42 20129 Milano Italy g-glass@speeka.com...
- Page 13 Wi-Fi range, you'll need to pair your phone via the MyGlass Android app. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.glass.companion To pair with Glass, https://support.google.com/glass/answer/3064189 go to the Devices menu and select your Glass from the menu. Fig. 10 Speeka s.r.l. Via Carlo Pisacane 42 20129 Milano Italy g-glass@speeka.com www.speeka.com...
- Page 14 Setting up a hotspot bypasses the need to pair your device by Bluetooth and instead sets up a Wi-Fi network using your phone or tablet. Set up a portable Wi-Fi hotspot on most Android devices Speeka s.r.l. Via Carlo Pisacane 42 20129 Milano Italy g-glass@speeka.com...
- Page 15 Depending on your data plan, charges to your account can be incurred and some carriers charge an additional service fee. We highly recommend contacting your service provider for more information on data charges. ================ Using a Bluetooth-enabled phone Speeka s.r.l. Via Carlo Pisacane 42 20129 Milano Italy g-glass@speeka.com www.speeka.com...
- Page 16 When a call arrives, your screen will turn on and display the phone number that is calling. Tap your Glass touchpad to accept the call. Tap the touchpad again when your call is over to end the call. Speeka s.r.l. Via Carlo Pisacane 42 20129 Milano Italy g-glass@speeka.com...
- Page 17 When your recipient receives a message from you, they'll also see "Sent through Glass" appended to the end of the message. Speeka s.r.l. Via Carlo Pisacane 42 20129 Milano Italy g-glass@speeka.com...
- Page 18 You’ll hear an audio notification when you receive an incoming email message. To see the email, tap the touchpad or use Head Wake. https://support.google.com/glass/answer/3079855 The card will display the subject, a snippet of the message, and you and any recipients’ picture, if available. Speeka s.r.l. Via Carlo Pisacane 42 20129 Milano Italy g-glass@speeka.com www.speeka.com...
- Page 19 You can see Glass in action by trying out a search. When performing a voice search: "ok glass, google 'what time is it in Sydney Australia?'" You should see and hear the answer: Fig. 15 Here are a few more search examples to get you started: Speeka s.r.l. Via Carlo Pisacane 42 20129 Milano Italy g-glass@speeka.com...
- Page 20 FIG.16 Translating helpful phrases in other languages: "'How do you say 'how much is that?' in Chinese?" Finding out the definition of a word you might not know: "Define 'serendipity.'" Speeka s.r.l. Via Carlo Pisacane 42 20129 Milano Italy g-glass@speeka.com www.speeka.com...
- Page 21 . s p e e k a . c o m Getting quick information: "When is the next winter solstice?" FIG19 Finding restaurants in a particular location or city: "Restaurants in San Francisco" FIG 20 Speeka s.r.l. Via Carlo Pisacane 42 20129 Milano Italy g-glass@speeka.com www.speeka.com...
- Page 22 Pulling up images of a subject you might not be familiar with: "Pictures of Scottish Fold kittens." FIG.21 Finding out useful facts on the go: "Who directed 'Iron Man?'" FIG22 Speeka s.r.l. Via Carlo Pisacane 42 20129 Milano Italy g-glass@speeka.com www.speeka.com...
- Page 23 Getting some helpful information on questions: "Why is the sky blue?" Follow up on your previous searches to discover even more about your subject. Find out more: "When was it built?" Speeka s.r.l. Via Carlo Pisacane 42 20129 Milano Italy g-glass@speeka.com...
- Page 24 . s p e e k a . c o m FIG 24 Check your calendar for an appointment Speeka s.r.l. Via Carlo Pisacane 42 20129 Milano Italy g-glass@speeka.com www.speeka.com T.349-079-5312...
- Page 25 Quickly tap the touchpad again when prompted to add a caption to your picture or video Sharing with your Google+ circles https://support.google.com/plus/answer/1254208?hl=en is enabled by default. To customize your Circles, head over to Google+. Speeka s.r.l. Via Carlo Pisacane 42 20129 Milano Italy g-glass@speeka.com...
- Page 26 Get MyGlass from the Google Play store. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.glass.companion You'll need Android OS 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or higher. Not your platform? Use the iOS or Desktop version. https://support.google.com/glass/help/myglass Setup Set up Wifi: Speeka s.r.l. Via Carlo Pisacane 42 20129 Milano Italy g-glass@speeka.com www.speeka.com T.349-079-5312...
- Page 27 If you've enabled tethering to connect Glass to the Internet, the MyGlass app will attempt to make sure that tethering is always turned on, even if you restart your phone. Glass and Google Voice The MyGlass app is compatible with Google Voice app for Android. Speeka s.r.l. Via Carlo Pisacane 42 20129 Milano Italy g-glass@speeka.com...
- Page 28 You must have an iOS device running iOS 7 or later (iPhone 4 and above, iPad 2 and above with cellular connection). Glass software needs to be version XE12 https://support.google.com/glass/answer/4353446?hl=en or later. Go to this Help Center article Speeka s.r.l. Via Carlo Pisacane 42 20129 Milano Italy g-glass@speeka.com www.speeka.com...
- Page 29 Glass like sharing via Google+, viewing incoming Gmail messages, or getting the weather forecast in your current location via Google Now. ================ ======================== Setting up Contacts FIG. 26 Speeka s.r.l. Via Carlo Pisacane 42 20129 Milano Italy g-glass@speeka.com www.speeka.com...
- Page 30 Syncing contacts with iOS phones Autocomplete on the MyGlass for iOS app https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/myglass-for-ios/id761310950?mt=8 Speeka s.r.l. Via Carlo Pisacane 42 20129 Milano Italy g-glass@speeka.com www.speeka.com...
- Page 31 Glass. Editing contacts You can always edit or forget the contact by clicking on their card from the MyGlass site or Android app. Speeka s.r.l. Via Carlo Pisacane 42 20129 Milano Italy g-glass@speeka.com...
- Page 32 If you don't feel like announcing "ok glass" to a silent room, we've got you covered. Activate Glass by tapping your touchpad. Tap again and you can swipe through all available actions. ============== Glass gestures Speeka s.r.l. Via Carlo Pisacane 42 20129 Milano Italy g-glass@speeka.com...
- Page 33 Fig. 32 Head Wake Up With Head Wake Up, you can also use your head movement as gestures that allow you to interact with your device. Speeka s.r.l. Via Carlo Pisacane 42 20129 Milano Italy g-glass@speeka.com www.speeka.com...
- Page 34 A bar along the bottom of the screen scrolls as you switch between options. Navigating the timeline Scroll through items one at a time with a swipe (forward/back) gesture on the touchpad. Speeka s.r.l. Via Carlo Pisacane 42 20129 Milano Italy g-glass@speeka.com...
- Page 35 You can always swipe back to your timeline to find all your recent notifications in the order in which they arrive. ================ Charging Glass Fig 35 Speeka s.r.l. Via Carlo Pisacane 42 20129 Milano Italy g-glass@speeka.com www.speeka.com...
- Page 36 You can check the battery level while using Glass by swiping all the way to the Settings bundle at the far left of your timeline. Battery Charged indicates that your Glass is fully charged. Speeka s.r.l. Via Carlo Pisacane 42 20129 Milano Italy g-glass@speeka.com...
- Page 37 Glass will turn on normally. Availability If you don't see chargers in the Glass store, don't panic. Check back again in a few days. Accessories appear automatically whenever they are in stock. Speeka s.r.l. Via Carlo Pisacane 42 20129 Milano Italy g-glass@speeka.com...
- Page 38 Sometimes you may feel a tickling vibration from the BCT. That's normal, but if it's bugging you, turn down the volume. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX EXPLORE GLASS VOICE ACTIONS "ok glass," Speeka s.r.l. Via Carlo Pisacane 42 20129 Milano Italy g-glass@speeka.com www.speeka.com T.349-079-5312...
- Page 39 Use Glass's camera to take crystal clear high resolution pictures in low or bright light. Glass is equipped with a 5 MP camera and some software improvements, like HDR, to detect low light situations and automatically capture a brighter, sharper picture. Best of all, this Speeka s.r.l. Via Carlo Pisacane 42 20129 Milano Italy g-glass@speeka.com...
- Page 40 Vignettes superimpose a screens hot of your Glass display over a picture. You can share these around to show what you're doing on Glass while you're taking a picture. It's a sweet little snapshot of your experience on Glass. Speeka s.r.l. Via Carlo Pisacane 42 20129 Milano Italy g-glass@speeka.com...
- Page 41 Glass will sync all of your pictures and videos automatically to your Auto Backup album when you plug it into a charger while it is within Wifi range. You can force a picture or video to sync by sharing it manually. Speeka s.r.l. Via Carlo Pisacane 42 20129 Milano Italy g-glass@speeka.com...
- Page 42 When your friends and family share a Google+ post with you, you'll be notified by a chime and a card on your timeline. If you hear the chime, tap the touchpad and say "OK Glass" to post a Speeka s.r.l. Via Carlo Pisacane 42...
- Page 43 Share a vignette and attach a comment on Google+ after the picture is saved. Find your vignette in a bundle on your timeline, or in your Auto Backup album on Google+ later when Glass has a chance to backup. ============================ Wink Speeka s.r.l. Via Carlo Pisacane 42 20129 Milano Italy g-glass@speeka.com www.speeka.com...
- Page 44 Right next to the display is a tiny light sensor that watches your eyelid move. It's used for on- head and wink detection. If the sensor is obstructed or aimed incorrectly, these features will not work. Speeka s.r.l. Via Carlo Pisacane 42 20129 Milano Italy g-glass@speeka.com...
- Page 45 Recalibrating Wink will solve most issues, but we're aware that Wink won't work with every face. If you're not satisfied with Wink's performance, turn it off from the Wink card https://support.google.com/glass/answer/4347190 in the Settings bundle. =================== Speeka s.r.l. Via Carlo Pisacane 42 20129 Milano Italy g-glass@speeka.com www.speeka.com...
- Page 46 Is it OK to go scuba diving with Glass? Uhhh... no. Don't let the Glass device or battery come in contact with liquids. Liquids can get into the electronic components, leading to corrosion. Speeka s.r.l. Via Carlo Pisacane 42 20129 Milano Italy g-glass@speeka.com...
- Page 47 . s p e e k a . c o m Speeka s.r.l. Via Carlo Pisacane 42 20129 Milano Italy g-glass@speeka.com www.speeka.com T.349-079-5312...
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