Phone Basics
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Key Functions
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LED
Indicator
displays a phone notification, charging status, or alert.
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Proximity Sensor and Light Sensor
detects how close an object is to the surface of the
screen. This is typically used to detect when your face is pressed against the screen, such as
during a phone call. It also automatically turns off the keyboard backlight and brightens the
display when you are in sunlight or a bright room, and turns on the keyboard backlight and dims
the display in darker places.
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While talking on the phone, the sensor detects talk activity and locks the keypad to prevent
accidental key presses.
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Smart Sonic Receiver
(Internal) lets you hear the caller and automated prompts. See
Smart
Sonic Receiver
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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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Home Key
returns you to the Home screen.
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Recent apps Key
allows you to open a list of thumbnail images of apps you have worked
with recently.
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Touchscreen
displays all the information needed to operate your phone. Also provides one-
touch access to all of your features and applications.
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Self Camera Lens
takes pictures and records videos while facing the screen, and allows you to
video conference.
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Headset Jack
allows you to plug in either a stereo headset or an optional headset for
convenient, hands-free conversations.
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Power Button
lets you turn the phone on or off or turn the screen on or off, or switch your phone
to silent mode, vibration mode, or airplane mode.
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Charger/Accessory Jack
allows you to connect the micro-USB cable (included) to charge the
battery or to transfer files to and from a computer.
CAUTION!
Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.
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Primary Microphone
transmits your voice and ambient sound during voice calls, voice
recordings and videos.
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Volume Button
allows you to adjust the ringtone or media volume when you are not on a call,
or adjust the voice volume during a call.
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Camera Button
lets you activate the camera and video camera, and take pictures and videos.
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Speaker
lets you hear the different ringtones and sounds. The speaker also lets you hear the
caller’s voice in speakerphone mode.