LG V498 User Manual

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Your Home screen
Home screen
The Home screen is the starting point for many applications and functions. It allows
you to add items like app shortcuts and Google widgets to give you instant access to
information and applications. This is the default canvas and accessible from any menu
by tapping
.
Status Bar
Widget
Application Icons
Location Indicator
Quick Button Area
Home Touch Buttons
Shows the device's status information, including the time, signal strength, battery
status and notification icons.
Widgets are self-contained applications that can be accessed through the Apps
drawer or on the Home screen. Unlike a shortcut, a Widget can function as an
on-screen application.
Tap an icon (application, folder, etc.) to open and use it.
Indicates which Home screen canvas you are currently viewing.
Provides one-touch access to the function from any Home screen canvas.