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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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