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Screen Navigation
Using the touch screen display and the keys, you can navigate
the features of your device and enter characters. The following
conventions are used in this manual to describe the navigation
action in the procedures.
Navigating Through the Screens
The following terms describe the most common hardware and
on-screen actions.
Press and hold
Tap
Touch and hold
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Press and hold: Pressing relates to use of the hardware keys and
buttons to select or activate an item. For example: press the
Navigation key to scroll through a menu. Some buttons and keys
require you to press and hold them to activate a feature, for
example, you press and hold the Lock key to lock and unlock the
phone.
•
Touch and hold: Touch and hold a screen icon or key to open the
available options, or to access a pop-up menu. For example: touch
and hold the Home screen to access a menu of customization
options.
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Tap: Use a brief touch to select items on the display or to enter text
on the virtual QWERTY keyboard. For example: tap an Application
icon to open the application. A light touch works best.
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Flick: Move your finger in light, quick strokes. This finger gesture is
always used in a vertical motion, such as when flicking through
contacts or a message list.
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Swipe or slide: Quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally
across the screen. This allows you to move the area of focus or to
scroll through a list. For example: slide your finger left or right on
the Home screen to scroll among the seven panels.
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