User's Manual
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Basics
Switching to a recently used application
1. Touch the Recent key .
A small window opens, with icons of applications that you have
recently used.
2. Touch an icon to open its application.
Or, touch the Back key
to return to the current application.
Customizing the Home screen
You can add application icons, shortcuts, widgets, and other items to
any part of the Home screen. You can also change the wallpaper.
Adding an item to the Home screen
1. Open the Home screen where you want to add the item.
For an introduction to working with the Home screen, including how
to switch Home screens, see “Getting to know the Home screen” on
page 30.
2. Touch the Menu key > Add.
Or just touch and hold an empty location on the Home screen.
3. Touch the type of item to add in the menu that opens.
You can add the following types of items to the Home screen:
Shortcuts: Add shortcuts to applications, a bookmarked web page,
a favorite contact, a Gmail label, a music playlist, G’zGEAR
®
tools,
and many other items.
The shortcuts available depend on the applications you have
installed.
Widgets: Add any of a variety of miniature applications (widgets) to
your Home screen, including a clock, a music player, a picture frame,
a power manager, a calendar that shows upcoming appointments,
and a news widget. You can also download widgets from Market.
Folders: Add a folder where you can organize Home screen items,
or folders that contain all your contacts, contacts with phone