Device Basics
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Note:
For information on how to adjust the time before the screen turns off, see
Screen
Timeout
.
Turn the Screen On and Unlock It
1. To turn the screen on, press the
Power
key.
2. Drag
to the right to unlock the screen.
If you have set up a screen lock, you will be prompted to draw the pattern or enter
the password or PIN. See
Security
– Screen Lock
.
Touchscreen Navigation
Your device‟s touchscreen lets you control actions through a variety of touch gestures.
Touch
When you want to type using the onscreen keyboard, select items onscreen such as application
and settings icons, or press onscreen buttons, simply touch them with your finger.
Touch and Hold
To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or link in a Web page), touch
and hold the item.
Swipe or Slide
To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen.
Drag
To drag, press and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to move your finger.
While dragging, do not release your finger until you have reached the target position.
Flick
Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quick
strokes. This finger gesture is always in a vertical direction, such as when flicking the contacts
or message list.
Rotate
For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to
landscape by turning the device sideways. When entering text, you can turn the device
sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard. See
Touchscreen Keyboards
for more details.
Note:
The Auto-rotate screen check box in
>
>
Settings
>
Display
needs to be
selected for the screen orientation to automatically change.
