I've done searches, and it appears to me that the command and start bars are what they are - untouchable.

All mine shows on the bottom is notification on the left side and contacts on the right. It's a waste the way I use my X51v, but I can't seem to make any changes.

Am I right or am I missing something?

thanks in advance.

Sure you can modify them. Check in here for the control panel applet.
http://www.ppccool.com/index.php?sho...=0&#entry38268

They are called "Soft Keys" by the way.

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