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Switching between recently opened apps

On the Notifications panel, you can easily access up to eight apps you just recently opened.

1.Press and hold the status bar, then slide your finger downward to open the Notifications panel.

2.In the Recent apps section, slide your finger left or right to see recently-opened apps.

3.Tap an app to open it.

Press and hold to view recently used apps.

Using Quick Settings

The Quick Settings tab lets you easily turn on Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and more, and also provides a quick shortcut to all HTC Wildfire S settings.

1.Press and hold the status bar, then slide your finger downward to open the Notifications panel.

2.Tap the Quick Settings tab.

3.Tap the check box next to an item to turn it off or on.

Closing the Notifications panel

Press and hold the bottom bar of the Notifications panel, then slide your finger up the screen. Or just press .

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HTC manual Switching between recently opened apps, Using Quick Settings, Closing the Notifications panel

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