User manual
Table Of Contents
Learn the basics
Learn the basics
Home screen
The home screen is what you see when you turn on your phone. From here you can
explore apps and more.
Note: Software updates may change the look of your home screen.
Home screen. At the top, tap the Google bar to type search options or tap the right hand microphone icon to speak a search. Icons at the top show notifications and phone status icons. Swipe up from center bottom to
get to your apps. App icons along the bottom are commonly used apps: phone, message, Google Chrome, Gallery, and camera.
Tips
» Open app list: Swipe up to see all your apps.
» Return home: To return to the home screen from any location, swipe up from the
navigation bar.
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Swipe up to see
all your apps.
Search by typing, or
tap the microphone
and say a command.
Swipe down for
notifications and
settings.
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» Pages: To add a page, drag an app to the right side of the screen until you see a new
page. You can add multiple pages. To see other pages of shortcuts and widgets (if
available), swipe the home screen left.
» Settings: To quickly open common settings, swipe the status bar down. To open
more settings, swipe the status bar down again and tap
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» Customization: To personalize your home screen and other features, see Personalize
your phone.
Help & more
Learn even more about your phone and get support.
Find it: Swipe up
> Settings > Help
Tip: Some apps have their own help that’s specific to their features. Just tap the menu
inside the app for details.
Search
On the home screen, tap the Google Search box for a text search or tap to search by
voice.
When you type, suggestions appear below the search field:
» To search for a suggestion, tap it.
» To search for text in the search field, tap on the keyboard.
Tip: To close the keyboard, tap .
Note: For voice search, see Speak.










