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To display something on the screen, such as a menu or settings.
bring up
To increase or decrease the phone’s volume or brightness.
turn up/down
When the battery or storage of the phone is finished.
run out
To create a new account on a smartphone app or service.
sign up
To enter information by pressing keys on a keyboard.
key in
To log into an account or app using your credentials.
sign in
When a phone call becomes unclear due to a weak signal.
breaking up
When a call suddenly ends due to connection problems.
cut off
To produce a paper copy of a file or document from the computer.
print out
To learn or understand something about computers, often gradually.
pick up
To consume all of something, such as data or battery life.
use up
To connect the smartphone to a charger or power source.
plug (it) in
When the phone makes a sound, like an alarm or notification.
goes off
To press the mouse button on an icon, link, or menu option on the screen.
click on
To sign out of a computer system or account.
log off/out
To make the image on the screen larger or smaller by pinching or spreading your fingers.
zoom in/out
To enter information such as a password or PIN on the phone.
put in
To move the screen view vertically with your finger.
scroll up/down
To block or remove unwanted data, such as spam emails or irrelevant search results.
filter out
To make a copy of files or data on a computer to keep them safe.
back up
To be unable to access your phone/account due to a forgotten password or too many failed attempts.
locked out
To install or configure a new smartphone or an app.
set up
To create more space on a computer by deleting files or closing programs.
What is the idiom that implies someone is not keeping up to date with technology?
Don't be a dinosaur
What idiom means to watch someone carefully?
keep an eye on