Basics27Palm motionsUse palm motions to control the device by touching the screen.Before using motions, make sure the palm motion feature is activated. On the Home screen,tap Apps → Settings → My device → Motions and gestures → Palm motion, and thendrag the Palm motion switch to the right.CoveringCover the screen with a palm to pause media playback.NotificationsNotification icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report missed calls, newmessages, calendar events, device status, and more. Drag down from the status bar to openthe notifications panel. Scroll the list to see additional alerts. To close the notifications panel,drag up the bar that is at the bottom of the screen.