Understanding Your Device 20
Home Screen
The Home screen is the starting point for using your device.
Note:
Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this user manual
start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen.
1. System Bar
: The area along the bottom of the Home
screen where you can find navigation buttons and
icons that show notifications, battery power, and
connection details.
2. Widgets
: Applications that run on the Home screen.
Some widgets are found on the Home screen by
default. For more information, refer to
3. Google Search
: Search the web by typing or speaking.
For more information, refer to
4. Home screen
: The starting point for using your device.
Place shortcuts, widgets, and other items to customize
your device to your needs.
5. App Shortcuts
: Shortcuts to common applications. For
6. Current screen
: Indicates which Home screen is being
displayed. For more information, refer to
7. Primary Shortcuts
: Shortcuts to common features.
These shortcuts are found on the Home screen by
default. For more information, refer to
8. Apps
: Display the Apps screen.
9. Time
: The current time. For more information, refer to
10. Status Icons
: Indicate the status of your tablet. Touch
the Time / Status Icons area to display the Status