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Device Basics 4. Display Screen displays all the information needed to operate your device, such as the call status, the People list, the date and time, and the signal and battery strength. 5. MENU Key allows you to open a list of actions that you can do on the current screen. 6. CALL Key allows you to place or receive calls, answer Call Waiting, use 3-Way Calling, or activate Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR). 7. HOME Key takes you back to the Home screen. When in standby mode, press and hold to open the recently-used applications window. 8. Microphone allows other callers to hear you clearly when you are speaking to them. 9. Charger/Accessory Jack allows you to connect the device charger or an optional USB cable (included). CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the device. 10. BACK Key allows you to go back to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options menu, the Notifications panel, or onscreen keyboard. 11. END/POWER Key lets you turn the device on or off, end a call, or turn on/off the screen. While in standby mode, press and hold to open a menu to let you turn on/off the device, turn on/off your mobile network connection, or switch your device to silent mode, vibration mode, or airplane mode. 12. SEARCH Key allows you to search information on the current screen or application. For example, while in People, press to search for a contact in the device. 13. Trackball allows you to select or highlight items on the screen. The trackball also flashes when you receive an incoming call. 14. 3.5 mm Headset Jack allows you to plug in either a stereo headset or an optional headset for convenient, hands-free conversations. CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the device. 15. Camera Lens as part of the built-in camera, lets you take pictures and videos. 16. Speaker lets you hear the different ringers and sounds. The speaker also lets you hear the caller's voice in speakerphone mode. Viewing the Display Screen Your device's display screen provides information about notifications and your device's status. This list identifies the symbols you'll see on your device's display screen: Status Bar - Notification Icons New Text or Picture Message More (undisplayed) notifications New Voicemail New Gmail message Call in progress (Voice Privacy locked/ unlocked) Missed call New Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync or POP3/IMAP email message Problem with SMS/MMS delivery Compass needs orientation Uploading data (animated) New instant message from Google Talk Downloading data (animated) Upcoming event Waiting to upload Music is playing Content downloaded 2A. Device Basics 7

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2A. Device Basics
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Device Basics
4.
Display Screen
displays all the information needed to operate your device, such as the call status, the
People list, the date and time, and the signal and battery strength.
5.
MENU Key
allows you to open a list of actions that you can do on the current screen.
6.
CALL Key
allows you to place or receive calls, answer Call Waiting, use 3-Way Calling, or activate
Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR).
7.
HOME Key
takes you back to the Home screen. When in standby mode, press and hold to open the
recently-used applications window.
8.
Microphone
allows other callers to hear you clearly when you are speaking to them.
9.
Charger/Accessory Jack
allows you to connect the device charger or an optional USB cable (included).
CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the device.
10.
BACK Key
allows you to go back to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options menu, the
Notifications panel, or onscreen keyboard.
11.
END/POWER Key
lets you turn the device on or off, end a call, or turn on/off the screen. While in standby
mode, press and hold to open a menu to let you turn on/off the device, turn on/off your mobile network
connection, or switch your device to silent mode, vibration mode, or airplane mode.
12.
SEARCH Key
allows you to search information on the current screen or application. For example, while in
People, press
to search for a contact in the device.
13.
Trackball
allows you to select or highlight items on the screen. The trackball also flashes when you receive
an incoming call.
14.
3.5 mm Headset Jack
allows you to plug in either a stereo headset or an optional headset for convenient,
hands-free conversations. CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the
device.
15.
Camera Lens
as part of the built-in camera, lets you take pictures and videos.
16.
Speaker
lets you hear the different ringers and sounds. The speaker also lets you hear the caller’s voice in
speakerphone mode.
Viewing the Display Screen
Your device’s display screen provides information about notifications and your device’s status. This list
identifies the symbols you’ll see on your device’s display screen:
Status Bar – Notification Icons
New Text or Picture Message
More (undisplayed) notifications
New Voicemail
Call in progress (Voice Privacy locked/
unlocked)
New Gmail message
Missed call
New Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync or
POP3/IMAP email message
Compass needs orientation
Problem with SMS/MMS delivery
Uploading data (animated)
New instant message from Google Talk
Downloading data (animated)
Upcoming event
Waiting to upload
Music is playing
Content downloaded