Basics19Using the touch screenUse only fingers to use the touch screen.• Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices.Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction.• To avoid damaging the touch screen, do not tap it with anything sharp or applyexcessive pressure to it with your fingertips.• The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen, whichare outside of the touch input area.• Leaving the touch screen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages(screen burn-in) or ghosting. Turn off the touch screen when you do not use thedevice.Finger gesturesTappingTo open an application, to select a menu item, to press an on-screen button, or to enter acharacter using the on-screen keyboard, tap it with a finger.