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4.Display Screen displays all the information needed to operate your device, such as the call status, the People list, the date and time, and the signal and battery strength.

5.MENU Key allows you to open a list of actions that you can do on the current screen.

6.CALL Key allows you to place or receive calls, answer Call Waiting, use 3-Way Calling, or activate Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR).

7.HOME Key takes you back to the Home screen. When in standby mode, press and hold to open the recently-used applications window.

8.Microphone allows other callers to hear you clearly when you are speaking to them.

9.Charger/Accessory Jack allows you to connect the device charger or an optional USB cable (included). CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the device.

10.BACK Key allows you to go back to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options menu, the Notifications panel, or onscreen keyboard.

11.END/POWER Key lets you turn the device on or off, end a call, or turn on/off the screen. While in standby mode, press and hold to open a menu to let you turn on/off the device, turn on/off your mobile network connection, or switch your device to silent mode, vibration mode, or airplane mode.

12.SEARCH Key allows you to search information on the current screen or application. For example, while in

People, press to search for a contact in the device.

13.Trackball allows you to select or highlight items on the screen. The trackball also flashes when you receive an incoming call or a notification.

14.3.5 mm Headset Jack allows you to plug in either a stereo headset or an optional headset for convenient, hands-free conversations. CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the device.

15.Camera Lens as part of the built-in camera, lets you take pictures and videos.

16.Speaker lets you hear the different ringers and sounds. The speaker also lets you hear the caller’s voice in speakerphone mode.

Viewing the Display Screen

Your device’s display screen provides information about notifications and your device’s status. This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your device’s display screen:

Status Bar – Notification Icons

New Text or Picture Message	More (undisplayed) notifications
New Voicemail	Call in progress (Voice Privacy locked/
	unlocked)
New Gmail message	Missed call
New Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync	Compass needs orientation
email or POP3/IMAP message
Problem with SMS/MMS delivery	Uploading data (animated)
New instant message from Google Talk	Downloading data (animated)
Upcoming event	Waiting to upload
Music is playing	Content downloaded

Device Basics

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