To save battery power, the phone automatically turns off the screen after a certain period of time
when you leave it idle. You will still be able to receive messages and calls while the phone's screen
is off.
Note: For information on how to adjust the time before the screen turns off, see Sleep.
Turn the Screen On and Unlock It
1. To turn the screen on, press the Power/Lock Button.
2. Slide the lock icon
If you have set up a screen lock, you will be prompted to draw the pattern or enter the
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password or PIN. See Screen Lock.
Touchscreen Navigation
Your phone's touchscreen lets you control actions through a variety of touch gestures.
Touch
When you want to type using the onscreen keyboard, select items onscreen such as application and
settings icons, or press onscreen buttons, simply touch them with your finger.
Touch and Hold
To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or link in a Web page), touch and
hold the item.
Phone Basics
in any direction to unlock the screen.
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