Nokia 500 - Touch screen actions

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Touch screen actions

Important: Avoid scratching the touch screen. Never use an actual pen, pencil, or

other sharp object on the touch screen.

To interact with the user interface, tap or tap and hold the touch screen.

Open an application or other screen element
Tap the application or element.

Access functions quickly
Tap and hold the item. A pop-up menu with available options opens.

Example: To send a picture or delete an alarm, tap and hold the picture or alarm, and

from the pop-up menu, select the appropriate option.

Basic use

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Drag an item

Tap and hold the item, and slide your finger across the screen. The item follows your

finger.

Example: You can drag items on the home screen.

Swipe

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

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Example: When you are viewing a picture, to view the next picture, swipe left.

Zoom in
Place two fingers on an item, such as a picture or web page, and slide your fingers

apart.

Zoom out
Place two fingers on the item, and slide your fingers together.

Tip: You can also tap the item twice to zoom in or out.