Chatting with Friends

Tap the Home Button > the Google folder > Hangouts .
Tap the New icon , then tap the type of Hangouts session you want (New Video Call , New Group , or New Conversation ).
Select a friend from the Chatting list.
- Tap the name of the person in your contacts list. If your friend is not yet on Hangouts, your friend will receive an SMS inviting them to Hangouts.
  
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- Tap the text field to enter a name, email, number, or circle.
Tap the message box, then enter your message.

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You can also insert items into your message. Tap one of the icons below the message field, then tap the item you want to insert.
Tap the Send icon (on the right side of the message).

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You can tap the Call icon to call the friend, or tap the Video icon to start a video chat with your friend.