Rotate the screen: From many applications
and menus, the orientation of the screen
adjusts to the device's physical orientation.
Your Home Screen
The Home screen is the starting point for many
applications and functions, and it allows you to
add items like application shortcuts, folders, or
Google widgets to give you instant access to
information and applications. This is the default
page and accessible from any menu by tapping
.
To return to the Home screen:
Section 1A: Your Phone: The Basics
Status Bar
Shows device status information, including the time,
signal strength, battery status, and notification icons.
Application Icons
Tap an icon (application, folder, etc.) to open and use it.
Application Tab
Tap to open the Applications screen to view installed
applications.
Call Key
Tap to open the dial pad. Also provides additional tabs
to access Call log, Contacts, and your Favorites.
Tap
at any time, from any application.
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