Guide to phone keys and sockets

The list below shows you what the different keys and sockets on your phone are used for.

  • 1
    On/Off
    • Several functions are associated with On/Off:
    • Press On/Off to turn your phone on or off.
    • Press On/Off to turn on the screen lock.
  • 2
    The Return key
    • Several functions are associated with the Return key:
    • Press the Return key to close an active menu item.
    • Press and hold the Return key to view a list of active menu items and applications.
  • 3
    The Home key
    • Several functions are associated with the Home key:
    • Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
    • Press and hold the Home key to activate voice control.
  • 4
    The Search key
    • Press the Search key to search the Internet or the phone.
  • 5
    The Volume key
    • Several functions are associated with the Volume key:
    • Press the upper or lower part of the Volume key to adjust the ring volume.
    • Press the upper or lower part of the Volume key during a call to adjust the volume.
    • Press the upper or lower part of the Volume key to silence the incoming call alert.
  • 6
    Socket
    • Connect the charger or data cable to the socket and to a wall socket or your computer's USB port.
  • 7
    Headset socket
    • Connect the headset to the headset socket.
  • 8
    Camera lens at the front of your phone
    • Point the camera lens at the front of your phone at the required object to take a picture or record a video clip.
  • 9
    Camera lens at the back of your phone
    • Point the camera lens at the back of your phone at the required object to take a picture or record a video clip.