User guide

2A. Device Basics 15
Device Basics
Home Screen Overview
The Home Screen is the starting point for many
applications and functions, and it allows you to add
items like application icons, shortcuts, folders, or
widgets to give you instant access to information and
applications.
Press from any menu to access the default page.
䢇 Status bar, located at the top of the screen, displays
both Notification and Status icons.
䢇 Status area displays icons associated with the status
of the device such as communication, coverage,
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi communication, battery levels,
GPS, etc.
䢇 Notification area displays icons associated with end-
user notifications such as: email messages, calls
(missed, call in progress), new voicemail, upcoming
events, a USB connection, and text/MMS.
䢇 Main Display a customizable screen that provides
information about notifications and device status,
allows access to application widgets.
䢇 Shortcuts are icons that launch available device
applications such as Camera, Samsung App, and
Play Store.
䢇 Widgets are self-contained onscreen applications
(not shortcuts). These can be placed onto any of the
available screens (Home or Extended).
䢇 Extended Home Screens are screens that extend
beyond the current visible screen width to provide
more space for adding icons, widgets, and more.
䡲 There are seven available screens. Three of those
screens are populated with default shortcuts or
widgets, and four empty screens to customize.
There are seven white dots in the middle, lower
Status
Notification
Main
Display
Shortcuts
Widgets
App tab