Understanding Your Device 33
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Status area
displays those icons associated with the status of the device
such as communication, coverage, Bluetooth, 3G, Wi-Fi communication,
battery levels, GPS, etc.
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Home Screen
is a customizable screen that provides information about
notifications and device status, and allows access to application Widgets.
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Extended Home Screens
extend beyond the current visible screen width
to provide more space for adding icons, widgets, and other customization
features.
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There are five available extended screens (panels) each of which may
be populated with its own shortcuts or widgets. These screens share
the use of the three Primary Shortcuts.
Note:
Both the status bar and primary shortcuts are visible across all
screens.
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Google search
is an on-screen Internet search engine powered by
Google™. Tap to access the Voice Search feature where you can verbally
enter a search term and initiate an online search.
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Tap
(
Voice Search
) to launch the Voice Search function from
within this Google widget.
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Widgets
are self-contained on-screen applications (not shortcuts). These
can be placed onto any of the available screens (Home or extended).