Basics
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Notifications
Notification icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report missed calls, new
messages, calendar events, device status, and more. Drag down from the status bar to open
the notifications panel. Scroll the list to see additional alerts. To close the notifications panel,
drag up the bar that is at the bottom of the screen.
From the notifications panel, you can view your device’s current status and use the following
options:
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Wi-Fi
: Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.
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GPS
: Activate or deactivate the GPS feature.
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Sound
: Activate or deactivate silent mode. You can vibrate or mute your device in silent
mode.
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Screen rotation
: Allow or prevent the interface from rotating when you rotate the device.
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Bluetooth
: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth feature.
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Mobile data
: Activate or deactivate the data connection.
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Blocking mode
: Activate or deactivate blocking mode. In blocking mode, your device
will block all notifications. To select which notifications will be blocked, tap
Settings
→
Blocking mode
.
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Sync
: Activate or deactivate auto-syncing of applications.
The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider.
Home screen
The Home screen is the starting point to access all of the device’s features. It displays indicator
icons, widgets, shortcuts to applications, and others.
The Home screen can have multiple panels. To view other panels, scroll left or right.