Internet and browser (T-Mobile G1™)
Accessing the Internet or entering a URL
To access the Internet or enter a URL, perform the following steps:
| 1. | At the Home screen, tap the Browser icon. |
| 4. | Tap Type Web address to display the on-screen keyboard. |
NOTE: You can also open the physical keyboard to enter text.
| 5. | Enter the URL of the Web site. |
Adding a browser bookmark
To add a browser bookmark, perform the following steps:
| 1. | At the Home screen, tap the Browser icon. |
| 2. | Navigate to the page that you want to bookmark. |
| 6. | Tap Name to display the on-screen keyboard. |
| 7. | If desired, enter a new name. |
Adjusting the browser settings (clearing cache, viewing history)
To adjust the browser settings, perform the following steps:
| 1. | At the Home screen, tap the Browser icon. |
| 5. | Tap and slide the menu upward. |
| 6. | Tap Clear cache or Clear History. |
NOTE: Viewing the browser history is not supported.
Copying and pasting text
To copy and paste text in the Web browser, perform the following steps:
| 1. | At the Home screen, tap the Browser icon. |
| 2. | Navigate to the text that you wish to copy. |
NOTE: Zoom out before selecting text.
| 6. | Touch and slide over the text you wish to copy. The text highlights in pink. |
| 7. | Touch and hold a text field where you want to paste the text. |
Going forward or back a page
To go forward or back a page, perform one of the following:
To go forward, from a Web page, select one of these options:
- Tap a link or scroll to a link and press the trackball.
- Press the Menu key and tap Forward.
To go back, from a Web page, press the Back key.
Opening a new window
To open a new window, refer to the following links:
Opening a new window
To open a new browser window, perform the following steps:
| 1. | At the Home screen, tap the Browser icon. |
Switching windows
To switch windows, perform the following steps:
| 1. | At the Web browser, press the Menu key. |
| 3. | Tap the desired window. |
Turning JavaScript settings on and off
To turn the JavaScript settings on and off, perform the following steps:
| 1. | At the Home screen, tap the Browser icon. |
| 5. | Touch and slide the menu upward. |
| 6. | Tap Enable JavaScript to select or clear the check box. |
Searching within a Web page
To search within a Web page, perform the following steps:
| 1. | At the Home screen, tap the Browser icon. |
| 2. | Navigate to the page you want to search. |
| 6. | Tap Find on page to display the on-screen keyboard.. |
NOTE: You can also open the physical keyboard to enter text.
| 7. | Enter the search words. |
NOTE: The matching words are highlighted in green on the Web page.
| 9. | Tap the Right or Left arrow to move to the next matching word. |
| 10. | Tap the X icon to close the search box. |
Zooming in or out
To zoom in or out of a Web page, refer to the following links:
Magnifying a section of the page
To magnify a section of the page, perform the following steps:
| 1. | At the Home screen, tap the Browser icon. |
| 2. | Navigate to the desired Web page. |
| 3. | Press the trackball twice. |
NOTE: The Web page zooms out to fit the screen and the magnifying window appears.
| 4. | Touch and slide the magnifying window to a part of the screen that you wish to magnify. |
Zooming out to view the full page
To zoom out to view the full page, perform the following steps:
| 1. | At the Home screen, tap the Browser icon. |
| 2. | Touch and slide your finger in any direction on the Web page. The zoom controls appear. |
| 3. | Touch the plus (+) magnifier or the minus (–) magnifier to zoom in and out. |
| 4. | Tap the 1x icon to return the Web page to its actual size. |
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