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directions to [location]
provides directions from your current location to
a selected destination.
Home Screen
The Home screen is the starting point for using the applications on
your phone. There are seven panels available, some populated
with default shortcuts or applications. You can customize each of
these panels.
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Notification area
displays icons associated with end-user notifications,
such as: new email, calls (missed, call in progress), new voicemail,
upcoming event, USB connection, and new Text/MMS messages.
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These notifications appear at the top-left of the screen (within the Status
bar area) and display important user information.
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More information can be accessed by either swiping down from the
Status bar (page 21) or by accessing the Notifications panel [
>
Notifications
( )].
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Status area
displays icons associated with the status of the device, such
as communication, coverage, Bluetooth, 3G and 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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The default is five screens with Home occupying the third screen.
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The maximum number of screens is seven.
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All screens share the use of the four Primary Shortcuts.
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The current screen is indicated at the top by a number in a circle.
Note:
Both the status bar and primary shortcuts are visible across all screens.
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