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Tap
: Use a brief touch to select items on the display or to enter text on the
virtual QWERTY keyboard. For example: touch an Application icon to open
the application. A light touch works best.
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Touch and hold
: Touch and hold an icon or key to open the available
options, or to access a pop-up menu. For example: touch and hold from
the Home screen to access a menu of customization options.
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Flick
: Move your finger in lighter, quicker strokes than swiping. This finger
gesture is always used in a vertical motion, such as when flicking through
contacts or a message list.
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Swipe or slide
: Quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across
the screen. This allows you to move the area of focus or to scroll through a
list. For example: slide your finger left or right on the Home screen to scroll
among the seven panels.
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Drag
: Press and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to
move it. Do not release your finger until you have reached the target
position.
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Rotate
: Automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to
landscape by turning the device sideways. For example: rotate to
landscape orientation when entering text, to provide a larger keyboard, or
when viewing web content to minimize scrolling.
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Pinch
: “Pinch” the screen using your thumb and
forefinger to zoom out when viewing a picture or
a Web page. (Move fingers inward to zoom out.)
•
Spread
: “Spread” the screen using your thumb
and forefinger to zoom in when viewing a picture or a Web page. (Move
fingers outward to zoom in.)
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