Viewing The Display Screen - HTC Hero User Manual

4. displays all the information needed to operate your device, such as the call status, the
Display Screen
People list, the date and time, and the signal and battery strength.
5. allows you to open a list of actions that you can do on the current screen.
MENU Key
6. allows you to place or receive calls, answer Call Waiting, use 3-Way Calling, or activate
CALL Key
Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR).
7. takes you back to the Home screen. When in standby mode, press and hold to open the
HOME Key
recently-used applications window.
8. Microphone allows other callers to hear you clearly when you are speaking to them.
9. Charger/Accessory Jack allows you to connect the device charger or an optional USB cable (included).
CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the device.
10. BACK Key allows you to go back to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options menu, the
Notifications panel, or onscreen keyboard.
11. END/POWER Key lets you turn the device on or off, end a call, or turn on/off the screen. While in standby
mode, press and hold to open a menu to let you turn on/off the device, turn on/off your mobile network
connection, or switch your device to silent mode, vibration mode, or airplane mode.
12. SEARCH Key allows you to search information on the current screen or application. For example, while in
People, press to search for a contact in the device.
13. allows you to select or highlight items on the screen. The trackball also flashes when you receive
Trackball
an incoming call.
14. allows you to plug in either a stereo headset or an optional headset for convenient,
3.5 mm Headset Jack
hands-free conversations. CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the
device.
15. as part of the built-in camera, lets you take pictures and videos.
Camera Lens
16. lets you hear the different ringers and sounds. The speaker also lets you hear the caller's voice in
Speaker
speakerphone mode.

Viewing the Display Screen

Your device's display screen provides information about notifications and your device's status. This list
identifies the symbols you'll see on your device's display screen:
New Text or Picture Message
New Voicemail
New Gmail message
New Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync or
POP3/IMAP email message
Problem with SMS/MMS delivery
New instant message from Google Talk
Upcoming event
Music is playing
Status Bar – Notification Icons
More (undisplayed) notifications
Call in progress (Voice Privacy locked/
unlocked)
Missed call
Compass needs orientation
Uploading data (animated)
Downloading data (animated)
Waiting to upload
Content downloaded
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