To compose and send a message

  1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Gmail > the Compose icon at the lower left corner of the screen.

    NOTE

    This will start the message from your default Gmail account. To send it from another account, on the Accounts screen, tap the account Accounts icon to the right of the current Google Account, then tap the account you want to use.

  2. Enter a recipient’s address.

    As you enter text, matching addresses are offered from your Contacts list. You can tap a suggested address or continue entering text to enter a new one.

  3. Tap the Menu Key > Add Cc/Bcc to copy (normal or blind status) recipients, if necessary.

  4. Enter a subject for the message in the Subject field.

  5. Enter your email text in the Compose email field.

  6. Tap the Menu Key > Attach file if you want to add an attachment to the email.

  7. Tap the Send icon in the upper right corner of the screen to send your message.

    NOTE

    If you aren't ready to send the message, tap the Menu Key , then tap Save draft.