To close the Notifications panel

Touch and drag the handle at the bottom of the Notifications panel to the top of the screen, flick the Notifications panel handle upward, or just tap the Back Key (in the Touch Keys bar).

The panel will also close when you touch a notification.

NOTE

When you open the Notifications panel from the Lock screen, the Touch Keys bar is not displayed at the bottom of the screen. Drag or flick the handle upward to close it.