User's Manual

Getting Started 11
Using Google Maps
In order to use some applications related to Google Maps, you
must first connect Wi-Fi. For more information, refer to “Wi-Fi
settings” on page 168.
You must also enable location services to use Google Maps.
Some features require Standalone or Google location services.
For more information, refer to “Location and Security” on
page 179.
Task Manager
Your device can run applications simultaneously and some
applications run in the background.
Use Task Manager to see which applications are running on your
device and to end running applications to extend battery life. You
can also uninstall applications from your device and see how
much memory is used by applications.
Task Manager provides information about
Active applications
and
includes a
RAM manager
.
Note:
There are some functions that are accessible from almost any screen.
This Mini App Tray can be accessed by tapping the arrow at the bottom
of the screen .
1. From a Home screen, tap (
Mini App Tray
)
(
Task manager
).
– or –
Add the Program monitor widget to a Home screen and
then touch the Program monitor widget. For more
information, refer to “Widgets” on page 34.
2. Tap the
Active applications
tab to view applications
currently running on your device.
3. Tap the
RAM manager
tab to display the amount of Random
Access Memory (RAM) currently in use.
4. Tap
Clear memory
to clear inactive and background
processes.
5. Touch the
X
in the top right corner of the Task Manager
pop-up to close the application.
Shutting Down a Currently Active Application
1. From a Home screen, tap (
Mini App Tray
)
(
Task manager
).
2. From the
Active applications
tab, tap to end an
application or
End all
to stop all running applications.