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Getting to know the home screen – LG LGMS840 User Manual

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The Basics

Getting to Know the Home Screen

The Home screen is your starting point to access all the features on your
phone. It displays application shortcuts, icons, widgets, and other features.

Quick Keys

The Quick Keys are located at the bottom of the Home screen and
Applications screen.

: Opens the Phone application which displays the dial pad so you can

dial an unsaved number. It also provides additional tabs to access the
Call log, Contacts, and your Groups.

: Opens your Contacts list. You can also access the Phone application, Call

log, and your Groups by touching the tabs across the top of the screen.

: Opens the Messaging application.

: Opens the Applications screen and displays phone options and

applications.

To return to the Home screen

Touch the Home Key

at any time, from any application.

To view other Home screen panes

Slide your finger left or right across the Home screen. The Home

screen spans seven screen widths, allowing more space for icons,
widgets, shortcuts, and other items.

Status Bar
Shows device status information,
including the time, signal strength, battery
status, and notification icons.

Application Icon
Touch an icon (application, folder, etc.) to
open the application and use it.

Quick Keys
Provide easy, one-touch access to the
functions you use the most.

Applications Key
Touch to open the Applications screen to
view all of your installed applications.

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