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Android basics

When you first turn on your phone, you have the opportunity to learn more about it and to sign into your Google Account. Then it’s a good idea to become familiar with the basics of your phone and how to use it—the Home screen, the touchscreen and buttons, applications, search, and so on.

In this section

“Starting Android for the first time” on page 28 “Getting to know the Home screen” on page 32 “Using the touchscreen” on page 36

“Using the phone’s buttons” on page 37 “Using the trackball” on page 38

“Using the onscreen keyboard” on page 39 “Entering text by speaking” on page 42 “Editing text” on page 44

“Opening and switching applications” on page 46 “Working with menus” on page 48 “Monitoring your phone’s status” on page 50 “Managing notifications” on page 52 “Searching your phone and the web” on page 54 “Locking your screen” on page 57 “Customizing the Home screen” on page 58 “Connecting quickly with your contacts” on page 61 “Optimizing battery life” on page 62

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