backstepping from one state to the previous state never leads into a temporary state; 
they are skipped. 
More information on these components can be found in section UI components. 
Options menu  The commands and options that are available in the 
current context can be accessed via the options 
menu. It is displayed as a list in a pop-up window. 
Query A query is a component where the software waits 
for user input. All query components are displayed 
in pop-up windows. They consist of a prompt 
(possibly containing a graphical element) and some 
kind of input component. Various types of queries 
exist: 
- confirmation query: has either one or two possible 
input values, given using the softkeys. 
- list query: has a limited number of possible input 
values, the user selects one from a list. 
- multiselection list query: has a limited number of 
possible input values, the user can select zero, one 
or more of them in one pass. 
- data query: contains an input field for a numeric 
or alphanumeric value that the user can edit. 
Note A note is a feedback component that informs the 
user about the current situation. Notes do not 
require user input. They contain a text and possibly 
a graphical element, the layout is similar to a 
confirmation query, however the softkey labels are 
typically non-existent. 
Soft notification  Soft notifications are reminders which inform the 
user of events that have typically occurred during 
the user's absence. Soft notifications can only be 
seen in the idle state, and the user can acknowledge 
them. There are two types of soft notifications; the 
layouts resemble those of confirmation queries and 
list queries:  
- single soft notification: contains one notification. 
- grouped soft notification: contains a number of 
information items presented as a list, and a title 
text common to all of the items. 
Call window  Incoming calls and outgoing calls are presented in 
pop-up windows. See the section Call handling for 
more detailed information on call windows. 
 
 
 
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