Home Screen - HTC Hero User Manual

Home Screen

The Home screen is the starting point for many applications and functions, and it allows you to add items
like application icons, shortcuts, folders, and HTC or Google widgets to give you instant access to
information and applications.
1. : Displays device status and notification icons. See Viewing the Display Screen for a list of icons
Status Bar
you will see on the status bar.
2. : Tap to open the related application.
Application icon
3. All programs : Tap to open the All programs screen. The All programs screen holds all applications on your
device.
4. Add to Home : Tap to add shortcuts, widgets, and folders on the Home screen.
5. Phone : Tap to open the Phone screen to make calls.
Tip While in any application, press
Extended Home Screen
The Home screen extends beyond the screen width to provide more space for adding icons, widgets, and
more. Press , and then slide your finger horizontally across the screen to go to the left or right side of the
extended Home screen. There are six "additional" screens apart from the main Home screen.Your default
Home screen looks like this:
Note You cannot add more screens.
Tip While on an extended Home screen, press
1
2
3
to go back to the Home screen.
to return to the main Home screen.
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