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The Basics
Rotate the screen
From many apps and menus, the orientation of the screen adjusts to the
device’s physical orientation. You can deactivate this function in the Display
settings menu.
Home screen
Simply swipe your finger to the left or right to view the panels. You can
customize each panel with apps, downloads, widgets and wallpapers.
The Quick Access Bar available at the bottom part of the Home screen
provides easy, one-touch access to the functions you use the most.
Status Bar
Shows device status
information, including the
time and icons for battery
power, Wi-Fi signal
strength, notifications,
and more. It also
provides access to the
Notifications panel.
QuickTap Bar
Provides easy, one-touch
access to the functions used
most often.
Back Key
Backs up one step. For example, returns
to the previous screen or closes pop-up
items (e.g., dialog boxes, and the
on-screen keyboard). Touch and hold it
to access Dual window.
Dual window Key
Displays two application
windows at the same time.
Home Key
Returns to the Home screen (or
returns to your default Home
screen canvas from any of the
extension canvases). Touch and
hold it to access Google Now.
Recent Apps Key
Displays a list of your open
applications. Touch and hold it to
access the Options menu for
the current application or screen.
Customizing the home screen
You can customize your Home screen by adding apps, downloads, widgets
or wallpapers. For more convenience using your tablet, add your favorite
apps and widgets to the Home screen.
To add items on your home screen:
1. Touch and hold the empty part of the Home screen.
2. Tap the
Apps
or
Widgets
tab.
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