Understanding Your Device 53
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Tap
: Use a brief touch to select items on the display or to enter
text on the virtual QWERTY keyboard. For example: touch an
Application icon to open the application. A light touch works best.
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Touch and hold
: Touch and hold an icon or key to open the
available options, or to access a pop-up menu. For example:
touch and hold from the Home screen to access a menu of
customization options.
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Flick
: Move your finger in lighter, quicker strokes than swiping.
This finger gesture is always used in a vertical motion, such as
when flicking through contacts or a message list.
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Swipe or slide
: Quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally
across the screen. This allows you to move the area of focus or to
scroll through a list. For example: slide your finger left or right on
the Home screen to scroll among the seven panels.
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Drag
: Press and hold your finger with some pressure before you
start to move it. Do not release your finger until you have reached
the target position.
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Rotate
: Automatically change the screen orientation from portrait
to landscape by turning the device sideways. For example: rotate
to landscape orientation when entering text, to provide a larger
keyboard, or when viewing web content to minimize scrolling.
Press and hold
Tap
Touch and hold