Understanding Your Phone 20
Understanding the Home Screen
1.
The
Annunciator Line
, which is the top line of your phone’s
display, shows icons that indicate network status, battery
power, signal strength, connection type and more.
2.
The
Widget Bar
Tab
displays the Widget Bar when touched.
The Widget Bar allows you to quickly access menu items.
3.
The
Dialer
button
allows you to access the touch
keypad for dialing numbers.
4.
The
Contacts
button
allows you to access your
Contact list.
5.
The ERI banner indicates the service provider.
6.
The
Event Status
Bar
illuminates the icons to indicate
recent events or status changes. Touch this bar to access
the
Event Manager
screen. See “Event Status Bar and
Event Manager” on page 22.
7.
The
Menu
button
allows you to access the
Main
Menu
screen.
8.
The
Message
button
allows you to open the
Messaging menu.
Annunciator icons
Dialer
Dialer
Airplane Mode
: Appears when Standalone Mode is on.
When on, all RF functions for your phone are disabled, and
you cannot use your phone to place or receive calls.
Roaming
: Your phone is outside your home area. While
roaming, another wireless provider may be handling your
call. The service rate for the call may be higher than those
made from within your home area. Please refer to Verizon
Wireless for roaming rates.
EV signal strength
: Appears when your phone is using the
EVDO protocol. Appears when your phone is on and
indicates the current signal strength. More bars indicate a
stronger signal.
1X signal strength
: Indicates your phone is using the CDMA
1X protocol. Appears when your phone is on and indicates
the current signal strength. More bars indicate a stronger
signal.
EV1X signal strength
: The EVDO/1X protocol is capable of
high-speed broadband data (3G). Appears when your phone
is on and indicates the current signal strength. More bars
indicate a stronger signal.
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