Google Galaxy Nexus Android mobile technology platform 4.0 Users Guide - Manual (Page 8)

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Get around
After you finish setting up your phone, Home opens.
At the bottom of the screen, you'll find three Navigation buttons. They're always available. No matter
what you're doing with your phone, you can always get back to the main Home screen or return to
previous screens:
After a short time without getting used, these buttons may shrink to dots or fade away, depending on the
current app. To bring them back, touch their location.
Icon Name Description
Back Opens the previous screen you were working in, even if it was in a different app.
Once you back up to the Home screen, you can’t go back any further in your
history.
Home Opens Home. If you're viewing a left or right Home screen, opens the
central Home screen.
Recent
apps Opens a list of thumbnail images of apps you've worked with recently.
To open an app, touch it. To remove a thumbnail from the list, swipe it left or
right.