Cross-Shaped Keypad (called the D-pad in most guides, for 'direction'): navigate through menu items.Circle Button: Cancel/back out/close a menu screen.Triangle Button: Open the big-big menu (where you can arrange equipment, swap party members, set gambits, examine inventory, or consult the World Map or Clan Primer.).X Button: Action (Talk, inspect an item that's got !! over it, or-most importantly- pause a battle and open the Battle Menu.).