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Notification area
displays icons associated with end-user notifications
such as: email messages, calls (missed, call in progress), new
voicemail, upcoming events, a USB connection, and text/MMS
messages. See “Using the Notifications Panel” on page 31.
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These notifications appear at the top-left of the screen (within the
Status bar) and display important user information.
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This information can be accessed by either swiping down from the
Status bar (page 31) or by accessing the Notifications panel
> Notifications
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Status area displays icons associated with the status of the device
such as communication, coverage, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
communication, battery levels, GPS, etc.
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Home Screen a customizable screen (#3) that provides information
about notifications and device status, and allows access to application
widgets.
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Extended Home Screens extend beyond the current visible screen
width to provide more space for adding icons, widgets, and other
customization features.
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There are five available screens, each of which may be populated with
its own shortcuts or widgets.
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Press to access the main Home Screen which appears as the
default “page” on the device and then slide your finger horizontally
across the screen to go to the left or right extended screens. There are
four additional screens on either side of the main Home Screen.
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Think of it as having a desktop so wide that your screen can only
display a portion at a time.
Tip:
While on an extended Home Screen, press to return to the main
Home Screen.
Note:
Both the status bar and primary shortcuts are visible across all
screens (Home and Extended).
Screen #3 is the Home Screen.
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Google search
is an onscreen Internet search engine powered by
Google™. Touch to access the Voice Search feature where you
can verbally enter a search term and initiate an online search.
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Widgets
are self-contained onscreen applications (not shortcuts).
These can be placed onto any of the available screens (Home or
Extended). (See “Adding and Removing Widgets” on page 28.)
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Shortcuts
are icons that launch available device applications such as
Voicemail, Contacts, Phone, Email, Alarm Clock, etc. These function
the same as shortcuts on your computer.
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Although some are already found on the Extended Home Screens, the
majority can also be found within the Applications tab.
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Shortcuts can be pulled out from this tab or pulled into it (removed from
an Extended Home Screen). (See “Creating Shortcuts” on page 26.)
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