Browsing the Web:

  1. Open the "Internet" app. (It's usually located on the home screen, but if missing, it can be found in the apps drawer)
  2. Tap the "URL box" located at the top of the screen
  3. Type in the web address or the desired search keywords
  4. Once on a webpage, you can:
    • Tap a link to open it or press and hold a link to access additional options
    • Tap an email address to start composing an email to that specific address
    • Press and hold an image to copy, save or set it as your handset's wallpaper
  5. To return to the previously accessed webpage, tap the "menu" icon and then press the "back" button

Tips:
  • To view a webpage in fullscreen mode, tap the "menu" button > "Settings" > "General" and then select "Fullscreen".
  • To display the full desktop version of a webpage, tap "menu" > "Desktop view"
  • To use private browsing, tap the "tabs" button in the browser and press the "incognito" button. While using this feature, browser history and cookies are not saved.

Using Browser Tabs:

  1. While browsing the Internet, you can tap the "tabs" icon to open the tab menu
  2. Tap the "+" button to add a new tab
  3. To switch between tabs, tap the "tabs" button and swipe left or right to browse through the open taps. Press the one that you wish to switch to
  4. To close a tab, press the "X" icon associated to the desired window, in the tab menu

Saving Web Content For Later:

Your smartphone is capable of loading webpages even if you don't have an active Internet connection. In order to take advantage of this feature, you need to:

  1. Press the "menu" button while viewing the desired webpage
  2. Tap the "+" button
  3. Select "Reading list" or "Watch list"

Bookmarking a Webpage:

  1. Access the "Internet" app
  2. When viewing the desired webpage, press the "menu" icon, tap "+" > "Bookmarks"
  3. Optionally, you can edit the bookmark name and other settings
  4. Tap "Done" when ready to save the bookmark

Note: to view and open a bookmark, press the "menu" icon on your device and select "Bookmarks". Navigate through the bookmarks and tap the one that you wish to open.

Using the Browsing History:

  1. Access the "Internet" app
  2. Tap the "menu" button, and select "History"
  3. Swipe to the "History" or "Most visited" tab
  4. Browse through the webpages and tap the one that you wish to open

Clearing the Browsing History:

  • Open the "Internet" app and press the "Menu" button
  • Tap "Settings" > "Privacy & security" > "Clear history"
  • Confirm by pressing "OK"


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