Phone Basics
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Phone Basics
Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay
connected to the people and information that are important to you. The following topics will
introduce the basic functions and features of your phone.
Your Phone's Layout
The illustrations and descriptions below outline your phone's basic layout.
Key Functions
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Earpiece
lets you hear the caller and automated prompts.
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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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Recent Apps Key
allows you to access the recently-used applications window.
Touch and hold to open the options available for the current app, feature, function, or
screen.
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Home Key
returns you to the Home screen. Touch and hold to open Google Now.
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Power/Lock 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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Front-Facing Camera Lens
takes pictures and records videos while facing the screen,
and allows you to video conference.
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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 keypresses.
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Charger/Accessory Port
allows you to connect the phone charger or the USB cable.
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Microphone
allows you to transmit your voice to the other caller and is used for voice-
activated functions.
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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.
