Droid X: The Missing Manual

About the Screen

The screen is where you and the Droid X do most of your communicating with each other. Compare the Droid X’s screen to that of almost any other phone, and you’ll immediately notice how roomy it is—4.3 inches, measured diagonally (technically, that’s 480 x 854 pixels). When you turn it sideways, it switches to a widescreen TV and movie format.

But there’s a lot going on behind that pretty display.

Tip

Since you’re going to be touching the display with your fingers, it’s going to get dirty and streaky. Simply wipe it clean with a soft, lint-free cloth or tissue. The screen is scratch-resistant, but if you’re worried about scratches, get a case or screen protector. See Appendix B for ideas.

Built-in Sensors

Underneath its flat black screen, the Droid X has four sensors that perform a lot of its magic:

• Proximity sensor. Have you ever noticed that when you’re talking on your Droid X, the screen often goes blank? That’s thanks to the proximity sensor. It senses when your face is close to it during a phone call and automatically turns off and blanks the touch screen as you keep talking. It does this to the screen to save power, and so you don’t accidentally touch the screen while talking and perform some unwanted task.

  Tip

  High humidity may affect the proximity sensor and disconnect you from a call while you’re talking. If you’re in a closed car and perspiring, you may get knocked off a call. If that happens, turning on the air conditioner to dehumidify the air should do the trick. ...