Device Basics
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Earpiece
lets you hear the caller and automated prompts.
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Touchscreen
displays all the information needed to operate your device, such as the
call status, the Contacts list, and the date and time. Also provides one-touch access to
all of your features and applications.
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Menu Key
allows you to access your device’s main functions menu: Add, Wallpaper,
Switch ID, Settings, Search, and More. While in a menu, press to open a list of actions
available from the current screen or onscreen option.
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Home Key
returns you to the Home screen. Press and hold to open the recently-used
applications window.
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Search Key
lets you search information on the current screen or application. For
example, while in Contacts, press
to search for a contact.
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Back Key
lets you return to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options menu,
the Notifications panel, or onscreen keyboard.
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Proximity Sensor
detects how close an object is to the surface of the screen. This is
typically used to detect when your face is pressed up against the screen, such as during
a phone call.
While talking on the phone, the sensor detects talk activity and locks the keypad to
prevent accidental key presses.
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Self Camera Lens
, for use with the Qik application, takes pictures while facing the
screen, and allows you to video conference.
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Power Button
lets you turn the device on or off or turn the screen on or off, or switch
your device to silent mode, vibration mode, or airplane mode.
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Speaker
lets you hear the different ringers and sounds. The speaker also lets you hear
the caller’s voice in speakerphone mode.
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Charger/Accessory Jack
allows you to connect the device charger or the USB cable
(included).
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Flash
helps illuminate subjects in low-light environments when the camera is focusing
and capturing a photo or video.
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Volume Button
allows you to adjust the ringer or media volume or adjust the voice
volume during a call.
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Camera
lets you take pictures and videos.