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AUG-2.3.4-105 Android User’s Guide
Android basics
When you first turn on your phone, you have the opportunity to sign into
your Google Account. Then it’s a good idea to become familiar with the
basics of your phone and how to use it—the Home screen, the
touchscreen, menus, applications, entering text, and so on.
In this section
“Starting Android for the first time” on page 16
“Getting to know the Home screen” on page 19
“Using the touchscreen” on page 22
“Using the phone’s buttons” on page 23
“Using a trackball” on page 24
“Working with menus” on page 25
“Monitoring your phone’s status” on page 27
“Managing notifications” on page 30
“Using the onscreen keyboard” on page 32
“Entering text by speaking” on page 36
“Editing text” on page 38
“Opening and switching applications” on page 41
“Locking your screen” on page 43
“Customizing the Home screen” on page 44
“Connecting quickly with your contacts” on page 46
“Optimizing battery life” on page 47
“Managing how applications use memory” on page 49
“Managing downloads” on page 55