Press and hold: Pressing relates to use of the hardware keys and
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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 the Lock key to lock and unlock the phone.
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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: touch an Application icon
to open the application. A light touch works best.
Touch and hold: Touch and hold an icon or key to open the available
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options, or to access a pop-up menu. For example: press and hold
from the Home screen to access a menu of customization options.
Flick: Move your finger in lighter, quicker strokes than swiping. This
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finger gesture is always used in a vertical motion, such as when
flicking through contacts or a message list.
Swipe or slide: Quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally
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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.
Drag: Press and hold your finger with some pressure before you start
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to move it. Do not release your finger until you have reached the target
position.
Flick
Rotate: Automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to
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landscape by turning the device sideways. For example: rotate to
landscape orientation when entering text, to provide a larger keyboard,
or when viewing web content to minimize scrolling.
Swipe or slide
and Drag
Rotate
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