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Getting Started
Navigation and features
Icons
An icon represents a shortcut of either a widget, application,
bookmark, or game that can be quickly launched by touching the
icon on a Home screen.
Each Home screen may display icons for any of the following:
❖Widgets
❖Applications
❖Bookmarks
❖Games
❖Thumbnails
Your Home screen will contain other icons depending on how you
have customized it. See “Customizing your Home screens” on
page 55.
Gmail™ icon—An example of an icon located on a Home screen is
the Gmail icon. This shortcut, when touched, launches your Gmail
webmail account.
Touch screen navigation
Use your finger to manipulate the onscreen icons, buttons, menu
items, onscreen keyboard, and other items on the touchscreen. You
can also change the screen’s orientation.
The screen is made of glass so avoid contact with sharp, rough, or
abrasive objects or substances as screen may break or scratch if not
handled properly. If you see a crack in the glass, discontinue use of
the device to avoid injury.
Touc h—Touch to activate items displayed on the screen, such as
app and setting icons or onscreen buttons. Touch to type using the
onscreen keyboard.
Touch & hold—Touch and hold an item on the screen by touching
and holding the item in place until an action occurs.
Drag—Touch and hold an item for a moment and then, without
lifting your finger, move the item until you reach the target position.
For example, drag items on the Home screen to reposition them, see
“Customizing your Home screens” on page 55.
Swipe or slide—To swipe or slide, quickly move your finger across
the surface of the screen without pausing. For example, slide the
Home screen left or right to view another Home screen.