31 Section 2: Understanding Your Device
1. Volume key allows you to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode (with the phone
open) or adjust the voice volume during a call. When receiving an incoming call:
●Pressing the volume key down mutes the ring tone.
2. Widgets are self‑contained on‑screen applications (not shortcuts). These can be
placed onto any of the available screens (Home or extended).
3. Application icons are shortcuts to your favorite applications on the Home screen.
4. Primary Shortcuts allow quick access to important features such as Phone,
Contacts, Messages, Internet, and Apps.
5. Recent key displays a list of recently opened apps. Press and hold to access the
Home screen options menu (page 41).
●Tap to go to the Task manager.
●Tap to delete the record of all recently used applications.
6. Home key displays the Home screen when pressed. Press and hold to launch
Google search.
7. Microphones are used during phone calls and allow other callers to hear you
clearly when you are speaking to them. There are two microphones on the device:
●Bottom microphone: used during handset mode.
●Top microphone: used while an active call is in the speakerphone mode and
assists in noise cancellation
(2 microphone solution).
8. USB Power/Accessory connector allows you to connect a power cable or optional
accessories such as a USB/data cable.
9. Back key redisplays the previous screen or clears entries.
10. Home screen indicator shows which Home screen is presently displayed.
11. Google Quick Search bar provides a shortcut to Google Search that allows you to
search for items on the internet.