Phone Basics 14
To save battery power, the phone automatically turns off the screen after a certain period of
time when you leave it idle. You will still be able to receive messages and calls while the
phone’s screen is off.
Note: For information on how to adjust the time before the screen turns off, see Screen
Timeout.
Turn the Screen On and Unlock It
Below are steps for how to unlock your phone’s screen.
1. To turn the screen on, press the Power button.
2. Drag or the clock up on the lock screen.
Your Phone’s Lock Screen
Aside from protecting the phone’s screen from unwanted touches and presses, the lock screen
also displays important information, updates, and messages at a glance, and provides shortcuts
to your favorite applications.
Unlock the Screen
Unlock the screen to receive an incoming call or to access your phone.
1. When the screen is off, press the Power button to show the lock screen.
2. You can either:
Flick the lock icon ( ), the clock, or an empty area of the lock screen up to unlock
the screen.
Flick a shortcut icon up to directly launch the app.
Note: If you have set up a screen lock, you’ll be asked to provide your credentials before your
phone unlocks. See Screen Lock.
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