Use the touch screen – Nokia Lumia 820 User Manual

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Switch between apps

Press and hold , swipe to the app you want, and tap the app.

Tip: To close the app, tap .

View the apps running in the background

On the start screen, swipe left, and tap Settings. Swipe left, and tap background tasks.

Use the touch screen
Explore your phone with a tap, swipe, or drag.
1. To use your phone, simply tap or tap and hold the touch screen.

2. To open further options, place your finger on an item until the menu opens.

Tip: You can even use your phone while wearing gloves. On the start screen, swipe left, and tap

Settings > touch, and switch Touch sensitivity to high.

Example: To open an app or other item, tap the app or item. To edit or delete a calendar

appointment, tap and hold the appointment, and select the appropriate option.

Tap and hold to drag an item

Place your finger on the item for a couple of seconds, and slide your finger across the screen.
Swipe

Place your finger on the screen, and slide your finger in the desired direction.

Example: Swipe left or right between the start screen and the apps menu, or between different

views in the hubs. To quickly scroll through a long list or menu, slide your finger quickly in a

flicking motion up or down the screen, and lift your finger. To stop the scrolling, tap the screen.

Zoom in or out

Place 2 fingers on an item, such as a map, photo, or web page, and slide your fingers apart or together.

Important: Avoid scratching the touch screen.