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The Home screen is the starting point for all of the features of your tablet. Here are descriptions of each item on the
home screen.
1
Search
Opens to the Google Search page, which allows you to enter an internet search using the
keyboard or voice control.
2
Home Icon
Returns you to the center/main Home screen.
3
Back Icon
Opens the previous screen visited, whether in an application or using the internet.
4
Recent Apps
Opens a list of apps (applications) recently used. Any application in the list can be selected
simply by touching it, or removed by swiping it left or right. SPECIAL NOTE: If an application
is not used after a certain length of time, it will begin to shrink, and eventually fade from this
menu.
5
Volume
Down
Reduced volume from music or other audio sources.
6
Volume Up
Increases volume from music or other audio sources.
7
Launcher
Tab
Opens a list of all apps and widgets installed on the tablet. See "More on the Launcher Tab"
below.
8
System
Notifications
Opens a status window, which will give you details on the state of your tablet, incoming mes-
sages, updates, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections and other tablet system related information.
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Status Icons
A quick-look at the status of the tablet, including network connections, battery life, volume
and time. Tapping on the Status icons will give you the System Notifications pop-up window.
The Home screen is actually made of 3 separate spaces; the main screen, and separate screens on the
right and left side. These screens can be seen simply by swiping to either side, and are available for the
placement of widgets and apps.
