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2.0 HOME SCREEN & BASIC FEATURES
2.5 USING THE APP LAUNCHER
Apps are small programs that add features to your phone. Many apps come
preinstalled, and additional apps can be purchased in the Play Store.
Widgets are apps that run directly on your Home screen, such as a music
player, newspaper, or clock.
You can use the App launcher to easily access all of your installed apps.
To use the app launcher:
• Touch
, then touch an app to open it.
To add an app shortcut to the Home screen:
• Touch and hold an app. Once the Home screen displays, drop the app
onto an empty spot on the Home screen.
2.6 USING THE PLAY STORE
Almost any app you can imagine is available for purchase (and often for free)
in the Play Store.
To use the Play Store:
• Touch
, then touch
.
Search or browse for apps. You will be able to confirm that you want to
purchase an app and see the permissions it requires before installing it on
your phone.
TIP:
Google™ Play Store can be used only when Google account is activated.
2.3.1 SEARCH SETTINGS
You can change the default Search settings.
To change Search settings:
• From the Search screen, press
Settings
.
Google Now
Toggle Google Now
On
or
Off
.
Voice
Display options for setting language, SafeSearch, and
blocking offensive words.
Phone Search
S
elect which applications to search by default.
NOTE:
Only the selected applications will display and be
searched within the Search application.
Privacy and
accounts
Set your location and manage your Google search history.
2.4 SECURING YOUR PHONE
You can configure your phone to require a password, PIN, or pattern in order
to turn it on or wake it up. Securing your phone can help keep its contents
private.
To secure your phone:
1. From the Home screen, press
System settings
Security
.
2. Touch
Screen lock
to change the current security lock.
3. Select one of the following settings:
•
None
disables screen locking.
•
Slide
lets you drag an icon across the screen to unlock your phone.
• Face Unlock
lets you use facial recognition to unlock your phone.
•
Pattern
lets you draw a custom pattern to unlock your phone.
•
PIN
lets you use a 4- to 16-digit number combination to unlock
your phone.
•
Password
lets you use a 4- to 16-character password to unlock your
phone. (Password must contain at least one letter.)
NOTE:
Once you have selected a lock for your phone, you will need to enter
this lock each time you turn on or wake up your phone.
2. Touch an app to open it.
1. Touch to open the App tray.
