LG AS990 Silk User Manual - Page 30

Touchscreen, Touch Keys

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30 The Basics : Opens the Browser app to access the web browser. : O pens the Messaging app so you can send and view text and multimedia messages. Touch Keys The Touch Keys are displayed in a bar at the bottom of all of the screens to provide easy navigation within the device software. NOTE The Touch Keys are displayed along the right side of the screen when the phone is held horizontally. If you don't see the keys, drag upward from the bottom of the screen to redisplay them. Back Key: Tap to back up one step at a time and close on-screen items such as pop-up messages, the on-screen keyboard, etc. Touch and hold the Back Key to activate Dual window mode which allows you to open two apps at the same time. Home Key: Tap to immediately return to the Home screen. Touch and hold to access Google Now. Recent Apps Key: Tap to display the apps you recently used. Touch and hold to access available options for the current screen or app. Touchscreen Your touchscreen provides an excellent way to interact with and use your Android™ phone. With the touch of your finger, you can download and use available apps, make menu selections, and access data saved to your phone. The following terms are used for describing the different available actions using the touchscreen: Touch or tap A single finger touch selects items. For example, tap an icon (e.g., an app, widget, or folder), tap words (e.g., menu selection or to answer an on-screen question), or touch letters and numbers to type. NOTE Don't press too hard on the touchscreen. It's sensitive enough to detect a light, firm tap. Touch and hold Touch and hold an item on the screen by touching it and not lifting your finger until an action occurs. For example, to open a

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The Basics
: Opens the
Browser
app to access the web browser.
: Opens the
Messaging
app so you can send and view text and
multimedia messages.
Touch Keys
The Touch Keys are displayed in a bar at the bottom of all of the screens to
provide easy navigation within the device software.
NOTE
The Touch Keys are displayed along the right side of the screen when the phone is held
horizontally. If you don't see the keys, drag upward from the bottom of the screen to
redisplay them.
Back Key
: Tap to back up one step at a time and close on-screen items
such as pop-up messages, the on-screen keyboard, etc. Touch and hold
the Back Key to activate Dual window mode which allows you to open
two apps at the same time.
Home Key
: Tap to immediately return to the Home screen. Touch and
hold to access Google Now.
Recent Apps Key
: Tap to display the apps you recently used. Touch and
hold to access available options for the current screen or app.
Touchscreen
Your touchscreen provides an excellent way to interact with and use your
Android™ phone. With the touch of your finger, you can download and use
available apps, make menu selections, and access data saved to your
phone.
The following terms are used for describing the different available actions
using the touchscreen:
Touch or tap
A single finger touch selects items. For example, tap an
icon (e.g., an app, widget, or folder), tap words (e.g., menu selection or to
answer an on-screen question), or touch letters and numbers to type.
NOTE
Don't press too hard on the touchscreen. It's sensitive enough to detect a light, firm tap.
Touch and hold
Touch and hold an item on the screen by touching it and
not lifting your finger until an action occurs. For example, to open a