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accented letter from the onscreen keyboard), touch and hold
the item.
Swipe or Slide
To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically
or horizontally across the screen.
Drag
To drag, press and hold your finger with some pressure
before you start to move your finger. While dragging, do not
release your finger until you have reached the target position.
Pinch
In some apps (such as Maps, Browser, and Gallery), you can
zoom in and out by placing two fingers on the screen at once
and pinching them together (to zoom out) or spreading them
apart (to zoom in).
Rotate the screen
Under many circumstances, you can automatically change
the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning
the phone sideways.
Getting to Know the Home Screen
The home screen is the starting point for your phone’s
applications, functions, and menus. Your home screen
extends beyond the initial panel. Swipe left to see all installed
apps; swipe right to explore and install new apps.