Instruction Manual

Section 2: Understanding Your Device
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Using the Touch Screen
Warning! Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a
non-metallic stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen
may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty.
Caution! Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic
discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction.
Important! Leaving the touch screen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages (screen burn-in) or
ghosting. Turn off the touch screen when you do not use the device.
Finger Gestures
Tapping
To open an application, to select a menu item, to press an onscreen button, or to enter a character using the
onscreen keyboard, tap it with a finger.
Touching and Holding
Touch and hold an item for more than 2 seconds to access available options.
Dragging
To move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to a new location, touch and hold it and drag it to the target position.
Touching and HoldingTapping Dragging
Double-Tapping
Double‑tap on a web page, map, or image to zoom in a part. Double‑tap again to zoom out again.
Swiping
Swipe left or right on the Home Screen or the Applications screen to see another panel. Swipe up or down to
scroll through a web page or a list, such as contacts.
Pinching and Spreading
Spread two fingers apart on a web page, map, or image to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out.
Double-Tapping Pinching and SpreadingSwiping
Control Motions
Simple motions allow easy control of the device.
Note: Before using motions, make sure the motion feature is activated. For more information, refer to “Motions”
on page 52.
Warning! Excessive shaking or impact to the device may result in unintended inputs. Control motions properly.
Screen Rotation
Many applications allow display in either portrait or landscape orientation. Rotating the device causes the display
to automatically adjust to fit the new screen orientation.
To prevent the display from rotating automatically, open the Notification panel and deselect Screen rotation.
Note: Some applications do not allow screen rotation. Some applications display a different screen depending
on the orientation. For example, the calculator turns into a scientific calculator when rotated to landscape.
PortraitLandscape