243Home Screen ModeThis application allows you to set your display to theconventional layout of Basic mode or provide an easier userexperience for the first-time smartphone users using Easymode.1. From the Home screen, press and then tapSettings ➔ (Home screen mode).2. Tap the pull-down Dropbox and select one of thefollowing options:• Basic mode: provides conventional layout for the apps andwidgets on your home screens.• Easy mode: provides easier user experience for first-timesmartphone users on the home screens.3. Tap Apply and give your device a few seconds toupdate the device with the new look and feel.Blocking ModeWhen Blocking mode is enabled, notifications for selectedfeatures will be disabled. You will only receive notifications ofincoming calls from people on your allowed list.1. From the Home screen, press and then tapSettings.2. In a single motion touch and slide the Blocking modeslider to the right to turn it on.Confirm the Blocking mode active icon appearsin the Status bar.3. Tap the Blocking Mode field and place a greencheckmark adjacent to those features you would like toenable. Choose from: Disable incoming calls, Disablenotifications, and Disable alarm and timer.4. Configure a timeframe for these features to be active.Remove the checkmark from the Always field toconfigure the From and To time fields.5. Tap Allowed contacts to assign those contacts that areexempted from these rules. Choose from None, Allcontacts, Favorites, or Custom.
