20For more details on configuring your phone’s settings,see “Changing Your Settings” on page 131.Notification BarThe Notification area indicates new message events(data sync status, new messages, calendar events,call status, etc). You can expand this area to providemore detailed information about the current on-screen notification icons.1. Tap the Status bar to reveal the Notificationstab, and then drag the tab to the bottom of thescreen to open the Notifications panel (1).2. Tap a notification entry to open the associatedapplication (2).Note: The Notifications panel can also be opened on the Homescreen by pressing and then tapping Notifications.Clearing NotificationsTo clear all notifications from the Notification panel:1. Tap the status bar to reveal the Notificationstab, and then drag the tab to the bottom of thescreen to open the Notifications panel2. Tap Clear. The notifications are cleared from thepanel.Accessing Additional Panel FunctionsIn addition to notifications, this panel also providesquick and ready access to five device functions.These can be quickly activated or deactivated.The following functions can either be activated (blue)or deactivated (white): Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, Silent, orAuto rotation.