Voice search, The extended home screen, Personalizing the home screen – Acer E380 User Manual

Page 14: Adding and removing shortcuts and widgets

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Note: In order to search or browse the internet, you must be connected to a
cellular data (if available) or wireless network. See "Going online" on page 29.

Voice search

If voice search is available, tap the microphone

and speak your search request.

See "Voice search" on page 29.

The extended Home screen

The Home screen extends to either side of the screen, giving you more room to add
icons, widgets or features. To view the extended screen, slide your finger to the left
or right.

Personalizing the Home screen

You may personalize your Home screen by adding or
removing application shortcuts or widgets, and by
changing the wallpaper. Tap and hold any open area on
the Home screen. From here, you can customize the

extended Home screen. Click

to add an extra panel to

the extended Home screen or remove a panel by tapping,
holding and dragging the selected panel to Remove.

Adding and removing shortcuts and widgets

To add shortcuts or widgets, tap the Application menu
icon in the bottom-center of the Home screen.
Tap APPS to see a list of shortcuts to apps you can drag
to a Home screen.
Tap WIDGETS to see apps and links (such as custom shortcuts, contacts or
bookmarks) that you can add to a Home screen. Widgets are apps that display
constantly-updated information or quick shortcuts to apps or special functions.
To move an app or widget to the Home screen, tap and hold an item until it is
selected. The Home screen will open. Drag the item to any free area on the screen.

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