User's Manual

Windows® Powered Smartphone User’s Guide
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Chapter 2 The Basics
This chapter explains basic information about using the Smartphone, such as
navigating around the Smartphone, entering text and numbers on the
Smartphone, and securing the Smartphone.
Navigation methods
The following information describes the different methods for navigating
around the Smartphone so you can accomplish tasks quickly and easily.
Using the Direction keys
The Direction keys are used to navigate horizontally and vertically on the
screen to move the selection focus, so you can select the item you want. When
you see instructional text about selecting an item, use the appropriate
Direction key to make your selection.
The following table shows the four different actions you can perform with the
Direction keys, and how they help you navigate on the screen.
Direction key action Navigation
Press Up Moves the selection focus upward on the screen.
Press Down Moves the selection focus downward on the
screen.
Press Right Moves the selection focus forward on the screen,
or moves the cursor forward through characters in
a text field.
Press Left Moves the selection focus backward on the screen,
or moves the cursor backward through characters
in a text field, without deleting characters.
Using the Action button
The Action button confirms your selection. You can think of the Action
button as the “Do It” button. In some cases, confirming your selection will
take you to a program or setting.
Using the Home button
The Home button takes you to the Home screen.