36 The Basics
Touchscreen
Your touchscreen provides an excellent way to interact with and use your
Android phone. With the touch of your finger, you can download and use
available applications, make menu selections, and access data saved to
your phone.
The following terms are used for describing the different available
actions using the touchscreen:
Touch A single finger touch selects items. For example, touch an icon
(e.g., application or menu item), touch words (e.g., menu selection or
to answer onscreen question), or touch letters to type.
Touch and hold Touch and hold an item on the screen by touching it
and not lifting your finger until an action occurs. For example, to open a
pop-up menu for customizing the Home screen, touch an empty area
on the Home screen until the menu pops up.
Drag Touch and hold an item for a moment and then, without lifting
your finger, move your finger on the screen until you reach the target
position. You can drag items on the Home screen to reposition them,
as described in “Customizing the Home Screen” on page 54, and you
LG Home screen
Home screen pane dots
A solid dot on the Launch quick key indicates which Home screen pane you are viewing.