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Tap and hold: Tap and hold an item to see a list of actions available for that item. On the pop-up menu that appears, tap the action you want to perform. Scroll: To scroll up or down the screen, simply drag your finger up or down the screen in the direction that you want to scroll. The Home screen When you start your tablet, or wake it from power saving, it will display the Home screen. This screen gives you quick access to information and simple controls with widgets or shortcuts. These display information such as the time and favorite bookmarks, or provide additional controls and direct access to applications. Some have been pre-installed on your tablet, while others may be downloaded from the Android Market. The Home screen already features some useful controls and information. Voice search Application menu Search Customize screen AT&T usage meter Navigation Network connectivity, Time, and Status Search To search for applications, files or for information on the Internet, tap the Google / Search icon in the top-left corner. Simply enter the text you want to find. Tap the arrow or Enter key to search the Internet, or tap one of the suggestions, applications or files shown in the list. Note: In order to search or browse the Internet, you must be connected to a cellular data (if available) or wireless network. See "Going online" on page 27. Voice search If voice search is available, tap the microphone and speak your search request. See "Voice Search" on page 28. 12

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Tap and hold
: Tap and hold an item to see a list of actions available for that
item. On the pop-up menu that appears, tap the action you want to perform.
Scroll
: To scroll up or down the screen, simply drag your finger up or down the
screen in the direction that you want to scroll.
The Home screen
When you start your tablet, or wake it from power saving, it will display the
Home screen. This screen gives you quick access to information and simple
controls with widgets or shortcuts. These display information such as the time
and favorite bookmarks, or provide additional controls and direct access to
applications. Some have been pre-installed on your tablet, while others may be
downloaded from the Android Market.
The Home screen already features some useful controls and information.
Search
Navigation
Application menu
Customize screen
Network connectivity, Time, and Status
AT&T usage
meter
Voice search
Search
To search for applications, files or for information on
the Internet, tap the
Google / Search
icon in the top-left
corner.
Simply enter the text you want to find. Tap the arrow or Enter key to search the
Internet, or tap one of the suggestions, applications or files shown in the list.
Note:
In order to search or browse the Internet, you must be connected to a
cellular data (if available) or wireless network. See “Going online” on
page 27.
Voice search
If voice search is available, tap the microphone and speak your search
request. See “Voice Search” on page 28.