Getting to Know the Home Screen
The Home screen is your starting point to access all of the features on your phone. It displays application shortcuts, icons, widgets, and other features.
Status Bar
Shows device status information, including the time, signal strength, battery status, and notification icons.
Application Icon
Tap an icon (application, widget, folder, etc.) to open the application and use it.
Quick Keys
Provide easy, one-tap access to the phone functions used most often.
Add shortcuts & widgets
Tap to add icons and widgets to the Home screen.
Tap the Back Key
to return to the normal Home screen view.
Quick Keys
The Quick Keys are located at the bottom of the Home screen.
: Opens the Phone application which displays a dialpad so you can dial an unsaved number. You can also make calls using your Call logs, Contacts, and Favorites by tapping the tabs across the top of the screen.
: Opens the Contacts application and displays your Contacts list. You can also access the dialpad, Call logs, and Favorites by tapping the tabs across the top of the screen.
: Opens the Camera application which allows you to take pictures and record videos.
: Opens the Messaging application. You can send text messages or multimedia messages, which can contain pictures, videos, audio, maps of your location, slideshows, and vCard files.
: Opens the Applications screen which displays phone options and applications. You can also access your list of downloaded files and a list of available widgets by tapping the tabs across the top of the screen.
To add an icon, touch and hold the desired icon and drag it to the Quick Keys bar. Release it at the desired location. To remove an icon, touch and hold it, then drag it out of the Quick Keys bar.