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Music: It is used to play and listen to music and songs.

                           Camera: It is used to capture and store photos and videos on the phone.


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                        ACTIVITY:       Writing Accomplishments                          Century   #Information Literacy
                                                                                          Skills
                       Investigate the use of ICT in telemedicine, including virtual doctor consultations and online
                       health records. Research how telemedicine works, explore real-world examples, and write a
                       detailed report on your findings.




                 SESSION             3   ICT Tools: Smartphones and Tablets — II


                 To use your smartphone effectively, it’s important to understand its basic controls and their functions. Let’s
                 explore different functions of a smartphone.


                   MOBILE DEVICE LAYOUT
                 Some commonly used functions of your smartphone are as follows:
                    Power Button: This essential button not only turns      Earpiece                         Camera
                   your mobile device on and off but also helps conserve
                   battery life  by putting the device into sleep  mode                                     Volume Button
                   with a quick press.                                                                      Power Button

                   Touchscreen: The touchscreen allows you to interact   Touchscreen
                   with apps, websites, and more by tapping, swiping,
                   and typing directly on its surface, making navigation
                   intuitive and user-friendly.
                   Back  Button: Found on the screen or device, it
                   conveniently takes you back to the previous screen      Back Button                      Home Button
                   or  step within  an app,  ensuring smooth navigation   Microphone
                   without losing progress.                                               Menu Button
                   Microphone: Positioned at the bottom edge of your phone, it’s used not only for phone calls but also for
                   voice commands to interact with virtual assistants like Siri or Google Assistant.

                   Menu Button: On some phones, this button reveals additional options within apps, offering shortcuts or
                   settings specific to the task at hand, though many modern phones integrate these options directly into the
                   interface.
                   Home Button: Returning you to the main screen from any app or page, it serves as a central hub for
                   accessing all features and apps, ensuring quick navigation and ease of use.
                   Camera: Camera is used to take, or record, pictures of people and objects.

                   Earpiece: This speaker at the top of the phone allows you to hear clearly during phone calls, providing
                   sound directly to your ear while maintaining privacy.
                   Volume Buttons: Adjusting the volume of your phone’s notifications, media, and calls is simple with these
                   buttons, located conveniently on the side of the device for quick access and control.






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