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Notification area displays those icons associated with end-user
notifications such as: email messages, calls (missed, call in
progress), new voicemail, upcoming event, USB connection,
Emails, and Text/MMS messages.
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These notifications appear at the top-left of the screen (within
the Status bar area) and display important user information.
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This information can be accessed by swiping down from the
Status bar (page 38).
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Status area displays those icons associated with the status of
the device such as communication, coverage, Bluetooth, 4G/3G,
Wi-Fi communication, battery levels, GPS, etc.
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Home Screen is a customizable screen that provides information
about notifications and device status, and allows access to
application Widgets.
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Extended Home Screens extend beyond the current visible
screen width to provide more space for adding icons, widgets,
and other customization features.
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There are six available extended screens (panels) each of
which may be populated with its own shortcuts or widgets.
These screens share the use of the five Primary Shortcuts.
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The eighth available screen is called the S Pen screen that
provides access to features enhanced by using the S Pen.
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The current screen is indicated at the bottom by a white
square. Up to seven (7) total screens are available.
Note: Both the status bar and primary shortcuts are visible
across all screens.
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Google search is an on-screen Internet search engine powered
by Google™. Tap to access either the Voice Actions feature or
Google Now™.
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Tap
(Voice Actions) to launch these functions from
within this Google widget.
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Widgets are self-contained on-screen applications (not
shortcuts). These can be placed onto any of the available screens
(Home or extended).
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