Key Functions - Samsung Galaxy S II Online User's Manual

Key Functions

Ambient Light and Proximity Sensor
light level to adjust keypad access. If the light path is
blocked, for example, when holding the phone close
to your ear, the touch screen will turn off.
allows you to take pictures and
Self Camera Lens
videos of yourself when you set the camera shooting
mode to Front portrait.
lets you hear the caller and automated
Earpiece
prompts.
Touchscreen displays all the information needed to
operate your device, such as the call status, the
Contacts list, and the date and time. Also provides
one-touch access to all of your features and
applications.
allows you to access your device's main
Menu Key
functions menu. From most screens, press to open a
list of options for the current screen or feature. Press
and hold to access Google Search.
9 2A. Device Basics
uses the ambient
returns you to the Home Screen. Press and
Home Key
hold to access Recent apps, Task manager and
Google Now.
when in a menu, pressing the Back key
Back Key
returns you to the previous menu, closes a dialog
box, or exits an onscreen menu/option.
launches the Google search option.
Search Key
provide information about your
Status Bar Icons
device's status and options, such as signal strength,
wireless technology, ringer setting, messaging, and
battery charge.
LED Indicator lights when charging, you have missed
events, or incoming notifications. The light turns on
by default unless you turn it off.