HTC Hero Cell Phone User Manual


 
22 2A. Device Basics
Extended Home Screen
The Home screen extends beyond the screen width to provide more space for adding icons, widgets, and
more. Press , and then slide your finger horizontally across the screen to go to the left or right side of the
extended Home screen. There are six “additional” screens apart from the main Home screen.
Customizing the Home Screen
To add a Home screen item:
1. Press and tap .
2. In the
Add to Home options menu, tap the item you want to add to the Home screen:
Shortcut: Add shortcuts such as applications, a bookmarked Web page, a favorite contact, a Gmail™
label, a music playlist, and more. To quickly add an application shortcut that is on the All programs
screen to the Home screen, press and hold an application icon. When the device vibrates, drag the
icon on an empty area on the Home screen, and then release it.
HTC widget: Add HTC widgets to the Home screen such as a clock, calendar, mail, people, Footprints,
and more.
Android™ widget: Add Android widgets to the Home screen such as a clock, music player, a picture
frame, the Google™ search bar, or a calendar that shows upcoming appointments.
Folder: Add a folder where you can organize Home screen items. Add a shortcut to all your contacts,
contacts with phone numbers, or starred contacts. Contact details are automatically updated when
there are changes in the source.
Note
You cannot add more screens.
Tip
While on an extended Home screen, press to return to the main Home screen.
Note
You can also press and hold an empty area on the Home screen.