Set Up A Google Account with a Non-Gmail Email

1. Log out of any Gmail account(s) users on this device may be logged into.
2. Click on https://accounts.google.com.
3. Click on Create An Account.
   
4. Click on I prefer to use my current email address.
5. Complete the form using your current non-Gmail email address, like this one:
6. When you're done filling out the rest of the required information, click on Next step:
   
7. Verify your email address to finish the sign up process.
8. When you  have successfully verified your account, you may be asked to create your public Google+ profile.  Click on No thanks.