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Press and hold
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Pressing relates to use of the hardware keys and
buttons to select or activate an item. For example: press the
Navigation key to scroll through a menu. Some buttons and keys
require you to press and hold them to activate a feature, for
example, you press the Lock key to lock and unlock the phone.
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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: tap 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:
press 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.
Flick
Swipe or
Rotate
slide and
Drag
