Sony D5503 manual Locking and unlocking the screen, Home screen, Flicking

Flicking

•Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen.

Locking and unlocking the screen

When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save battery power and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on the touchscreen when you are not using it. When you buy your device, a basic screen swipe lock is already set. This means that you have to swipe in any direction from the middle of the screen to unlock it. You can change the security settings later and add other kinds of locks. See Screen lock on page 38.

To activate the screen

•Briefly press the power key .

To unlock the screen

•Place a finger on the middle of the screen and swipe in any direction.

To lock the screen

•When the screen is active, briefly press the power key .

Home screen

The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. It's similar to the desktop on a computer screen. Your Home screen can have up to seven panes, which extend

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