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The Basics
Touchscreen
Your touchscreen provides an excellent way to interact with and use your
Android phone. With the touch of your finger, you can download and use
available applications, make menu selections, and access data saved to
your phone.
The following terms are used for describing the different available actions
using the touchscreen:
Touch or tap
A single finger touch selects an item. For example, touch
an icon (e.g., application or menu item), touch words (e.g., menu selection
or to answer onscreen question), or touch letters and numbers to type.
Touch and hold
Touch and hold an item on the screen by touching it
and not lifting your finger until an action occurs. For example, to open a
Context menu for customizing the Home screen, touch an empty area on
the Home screen until the Context menu appears.
Drag
Touch and hold an item for a moment and then, without lifting your
finger, move your finger on the screen until you reach the target position.
You can drag items on the Home screen to reposition them and drag the
Status Bar downward to open the Notificarions Panel.
Home Screen Canvas Indicator
The dots near the top of the screen indicate which Home screen canvas you are viewing.
TIP
Pinch in on the Home screen to display
the mini canvas view, then touch the
Home screen canvas you want to view.
