Surf the web
The Grid Browser is presents the Web in a powerful and
new way. The browser controls are not normally visible,
but tapping anywhere on the screen reveals the address
bar, the tabs dial and the control cluster. The address bar
lets you enter the website or search term you are looking
for, while the tabs dial lets you switch and manage open
browser tabs. The control cluster contains bookmarks
and history viewers, along with other supporting features
you would expect from any browser. The controls
automatically hide again after use.
When browsing a web page, you can select text by
pressing and holding on the desired text. The text
selection markers appear and let you adjust the selection
with ease. Once selected, tap on the text to get the
QuickNav with options for the selection. The Search
option provides context-sensitive links and search
information about the selected text.
Import your data from the cloud
To make it easier to start using the Grid10, you can
configure it to import data from online services. There
is support for Google and Yahoo!, including the e-mail,
contacts and calendar services they provide. You can
also enter your Facebook, Twitter and Flickr accounts,
for greater integration of all your messages, contacts
and photos. You can also configure e-mail services
from other providers using POP or IMAP. The Grid10
also automatically links to a free online address
book and calendar.
Work with contacts
The Contacts application will list your contacts from
all the different sources you have configured. Enjoy the
default grid view of the contacts, showing off your friends
pictures that were imported from Google or Facebook.
When you want more detailed information on a particular
contact, just tap on the contact to see the full card,
along with a stream of social media messages and
updates between you.
Send and receive messages
The Grid Message Center integrates your e-mail,
Facebook and Twitter accounts. If you have a SIM card on
your device, the Message Center also sends and receives
SMS and MMS messages. You can see all your messages
aggregated in a single, universal inbox or by specific
account. You will also enjoy the message grid view, where
the Grid10 learns what are the most important messages
and contacts and lays them out with more relevance.
Enjoy your music, videos and photos
The Grid10 is a fantastic place for you to enjoy your
videos, photos and music. You can load media on your
device using the GridDesktop application on your PC
or Mac or by copying it to a compatible SD Card and
inserting it in the device. The content is automatically
presented in the applications in the Media cluster of the
Launcher. In the Music app, you can browse, listen and
organize your songs into playlists. In the Videos app, you
can browse, watch and organize your video content into
playlists. If you configured a Facebook or a Twitter
account, both Music and Video apps let you share your
thoughts on the song or video you are watching with
your friends. The Photos app lets you can browse, view
and organize your photo library into events and albums.
If you configured a Flickr or Facebook account, Photos
will also let you view your photos stored online, as well
as upload new photos.
Keep your device updated
The Grid10 automatically notifies you when software
updates are available. If you want to manually check for
updates, just open the Settings application and go to
About Grid10>System Updates. If and when an update is
found, make sure you connect the device to a power
source and follow the instructions on the screen.
