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  • Page 1 Your HTC XXXX User guide...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Sleep mode Getting contacts into HTC XXXX Making your first call Sending your first text message Getting photos, videos, and music on or off HTC XXXX Copying and sharing text Capturing the HTC XXXX screen Switching between recently opened apps...
  • Page 3 WAP push messages Managing message conversations Backing up your text messages Setting message options Search and Web browser Searching HTC XXXX and the Web Browsing the Web Private browsing Adding and managing your bookmarks Saving web content for later Viewing your browsing history...
  • Page 4 Managing your online accounts Internet connections Data connection Wi-Fi Connecting to a virtual private network (VPN) Using HTC XXXX as a wireless router Settings and security Turning Airplane mode on or off Changing display settings Changing sound settings Changing the display language...
  • Page 5: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide In this user guide, we use the following symbols to indicate useful and important information: This is a note. A note often gives additional information, such as what happens when you choose to do or not to do a certain action. A note also provides information that may only be applicable to some situations.
  • Page 6: Unboxing

    7. 3.5mm headset jack 8. USB connector If you want to use a screen protector, please don’t cover and block the proximity sensor. You can purchase the dedicated screen protector for HTC XXXX that already has a small opening for the sensor.
  • Page 7: Back Cover

    Unboxing Back cover Removing the back cover 1. Securely hold HTC XXXX facing down. 2. With your finger, pry open the back cover from the small opening near the POWER button.
  • Page 8: Removing The Battery

    GPS navigation, be sure to secure the back cover tightly to the phone. 1. Insert the bottom part of the back cover first into HTC XXXX. 2. Press the sides and the top part of the back cover down to lock the cover into place.
  • Page 9: Sim Card

    3. With the SIM card’s gold contacts facing down and its cut-off corner facing out, insert the SIM card all the way into the SIM card slot. Removing the SIM card Make sure to switch off HTC XXXX before removing your SIM card. 1. Take the back cover off. 2. Remove the battery.
  • Page 10: Storage Card

    Unmounting the storage card When you need to remove the storage card while HTC XXXX is on, unmount the storage card first to prevent corrupting or damaging the files in the storage card. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap 2.
  • Page 11: Charging The Battery

    Unboxing Charging the battery Before you turn on and start using HTC XXXX, it is recommended that you charge the battery. § Only the power adapter and USB cable provided in the box must be used to charge the battery.
  • Page 12: Setting Up Htc Xxxx For The First Time

    Unboxing Setting up HTC XXXX for the first time When you switch on HTC XXXX for the first time, you’ll be asked to set it up. Just follow the onscreen instructions and you’ll be up and running in no time.
  • Page 13: Your First Week With Your New Phone

    21. Extended Home screen As you start to do more things with HTC XXXX, you might find that one Home screen is not enough. No problem. Slide your finger horizontally to the left or right on the screen and you’ll discover more space for adding icons, widgets, and more.
  • Page 14: Sleep Mode

    Sleep mode saves battery power by putting HTC XXXX into a low power state while the display is off. It also stops accidental button presses when HTC XXXX is in your bag. You’ll still receive messages and calls though, and missed calls and messages appear on the lock screen.
  • Page 15: Getting Contacts Into Htc Xxxx

    Getting contacts into HTC XXXX There are several ways you can add contacts to HTC XXXX. You can sync HTC XXXX ® ®...
  • Page 16: Making Your First Call

    Transferring contacts from your old phone ® Easily transfer contacts from your old phone to HTC XXXX through Bluetooth Depending on your old phone’s model, you may also transfer other types of data such as calendar events and text messages to HTC XXXX.
  • Page 17: Getting Photos, Videos, And Music On Or Off Htc

    USB drive, and you can copy your media between them. § Download and use our HTC Sync Manager software. You can easily set it up to sync folders containing media and playlists on your computer with HTC XXXX.
  • Page 18: Capturing The Htc Xxxx Screen

    Capturing the HTC XXXX screen Want to show off your high game score, write a blog post about HTC XXXX features, or post a status update on Facebook about a song you're playing? It's easy to take a picture of the screen and share it from Gallery.
  • Page 19: Getting To Know Your Settings

    Your first week with your new phone Notifications panel When you get a new notification, you can open the Notifications panel to see what event notification or new information you've received. The Notifications panel also lets you quickly access settings. 1.
  • Page 20: Getting The Battery To Last Longer

    § Use the power adapter whenever possible Updating the HTC XXXX software HTC XXXX can check and notify you if there’s a new software update available. You can then download and install the software update using the Wi-Fi or data connection.
  • Page 21: Personalizing

    Personalizing Personalizing Making HTC XXXX truly yours Make HTC XXXX look and sound just the way you want it. Personalize it with a different wallpaper, skin, ringtone, and notification sound for events such as incoming text, email, and calendar reminders.
  • Page 22: Changing Your Wallpaper

    2. On the Display tab, tap Wallpaper. 3. Tap one of the following: Gallery Choose an existing photo and crop it. HTC wallpapers Choose a preset wallpaper, and then tap Preview. 4. Tap Save or Apply. Applying a new skin Personalize beyond the Home screen by applying a new skin.
  • Page 23: Personalizing Your Home Screen With Widgets

    Personalizing Personalizing your Home screen with widgets Widgets put at-a-glance important information and media content up front on your Home screen. Some widgets are already added to your Home screen for your convenience. You can add more from the available selections of widgets. Adding a widget to your Home screen 1.
  • Page 24: Adding Apps And Other Shortcuts On Your Home Screen

    Personalizing Resizing a widget Some widgets can be resized after you've added them to your Home screen. 1. Press and hold a widget on the Home screen, and then release your finger. If you see directional arrow buttons appear on the widget, that means the widget is resizable.
  • Page 25: Personalizing The Launch Bar

    Personalizing Personalizing the launch bar The launch bar on your Home screen gives you one-touch access to commonly used apps. You can replace the apps on the launch bar with other apps you often use. 1. Press and hold the app you want to replace, and then drag it out of the launch bar.
  • Page 26: Personalizing With Sound Sets

    By switching between sound sets, you can instantly make HTC XXXX ring or alert you with fun sounds when you're out with friends or change to subtle sounds while you're at work.
  • Page 27: Rearranging Application Tabs

    Personalizing Deleting sound sets 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap > Personalize. 2. On the Sound tab, tap Sound set. 3. Tap 4. Select one or more sound sets you want to delete. 5. Tap Delete. Rearranging application tabs You can rearrange the tabs at the bottom of some apps to prioritize the types of information you frequently use.
  • Page 28: Phone Calls

    Phone calls Phone calls Making a call with Smart dial You can either dial a number directly, or use Smart dial to quickly place a call. Smart dial searches and calls a stored/synced contact or a number from your call history. 1.
  • Page 29: Calling A Phone Number In A Text Message

    ID or meeting PIN code on the Phone dialer screen. Making an emergency call In some regions, you can make emergency calls from HTC XXXX even if you don’t have a SIM card installed or your SIM card has been blocked.
  • Page 30 § Press the VOLUME DOWN or VOLUME UP button. § Press the POWER button. § Place HTC XXXX face down on a level surface. If HTC XXXX is already facing down, it will still ring when there are subsequent incoming calls. Look who's calling Every time you make a call or your friend gives you a ring, you get to see your friend’s...
  • Page 31: What Can I Do During A Call

    To decrease potential damage to your hearing, do not hold HTC XXXX to your ear when the speakerphone is on. Do one of the following: § Flip HTC XXXX over during a call (be sure that Flip for speaker is selected in Sound settings). § On the call screen, tap The speakerphone icon appears in the status bar when the speakerphone is on.
  • Page 32: Setting Up A Conference Call

    Phone calls Muting the microphone during a call On the call screen, tap to toggle between turning the microphone on or off. When the microphone is turned off, the mute icon appears in the status bar. Ending a call Do one of the following to end the call: §...
  • Page 33: Call History

    4. Enter your account details. 5. Tap > Save. 6. To set HTC XXXX to receive Internet calls on your added account, tap the Receive incoming calls check button. Making an Internet call Make an Internet call to either your contact's Internet calling account or phone number.
  • Page 34: Home Dialing

    Phone calls Checking calls in the Call History 1. On the Home screen, tap 2. Tap > Call History. 3. On the Call History screen, you can: § Tap a name or number in the list to call. § Press and hold a name or number in the list to display the options menu. §...
  • Page 35: Call Services

    Phone calls Turning off Home dialing If you prefer to manually enter complete phone numbers to call while roaming, you can turn off Home dialing. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap > Call. 2. Under Other settings, clear the Home dialing check button. Call services You can change the settings of various phone services.
  • Page 36: Messages

    Messages Messages About the Messages app Keep in touch with important people in your life. Use the Messages app to compose and send text and multimedia messages. On the All messages screen, your sent and received messages are neatly grouped into conversations, by contact name or phone number.
  • Page 37: Creating A Slideshow

    Messages 3. Enter a contact name, mobile number, or email address in the To field. Sending the message to a group of friends? Tap , and then select the contacts to whom you want to send the message. 4. To add a subject line, tap >...
  • Page 38: Resuming A Draft Message

    2. Tap the message and then resume editing it. 3. Tap Send. Checking your messages Depending on your notification settings, HTC XXXX plays a sound, vibrates, or displays the message briefly in the status bar when you receive a new message. A new message icon is also displayed in the status bar.
  • Page 39: Replying To A Message

    3. Tap Send. Replying to another phone number of the contact When a contact has multiple phone numbers stored on HTC XXXX, you’ll see the particular phone number used below the contact's name. Keep in mind that your response will be sent to the phone number of the latest message you’ve received from this contact.
  • Page 40: Wap Push Messages

    Messages WAP push messages WAP push messages contain a web link. Often, the link will be to download a file that you have requested from a service provider. When you receive a WAP push message, a notification icon is displayed in the status bar.
  • Page 41: Backing Up Your Text Messages

    Messages 3. If the message is locked, tap Unlock message on the options menu, and then tap the message to display the options menu again. 4. Tap Delete message, and then tap OK. Deleting several messages within a conversation 1. On the All messages screen, tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact.
  • Page 42: Setting Message Options

    3. Enter your email address. 4. Compose your email message, and then tap Send. To restore your text messages on HTC XXXX, open the email message with the backup file attachment from the Mail app. Tap the attachment to open the Restore SMS, screen and then tap the backup file to restore your text messages.
  • Page 43: Search And Web Browser

    Search and Web browser Searching HTC XXXX and the Web You can search for information on HTC XXXX and on the Web by using Search. Some apps, such as People or Mail, have their own search function, which you can use to search only within those apps.
  • Page 44: Private Browsing

    Search and Web browser Switching to Reading mode Want to read an article or blog without distractions? Reading mode removes menus, banners, and backgrounds from a webpage. While viewing an article, tap (when it's available) to switch reading mode on or off.
  • Page 45: Adding And Managing Your Bookmarks

    Search and Web browser Adding and managing your bookmarks Bookmarking a webpage Bookmark a webpage in a normal browser screen (not when you're using an incognito tab). 1. While viewing a webpage, tap > Add to. 2. Tap Bookmarks. 3. Edit the bookmark name if needed. 4.
  • Page 46: Saving Web Content For Later

    Watch list so you can quickly find and watch them during your free time. Only webpages will be stored on HTC XXXX. You need to connect to the Internet when opening linked pages and video clips.
  • Page 47: Downloading Files And Apps

    § Press and hold an image or a web link, and then tap Save link. Before you can install the downloaded app, you need to set HTC XXXX to allow installation of third-party apps in Settings > Security > Unknown sources.
  • Page 48: Setting Browser Options

    Search and Web browser Setting browser options Customize the web browser to suit your browsing style. Set display, privacy, and security options when using the web browser. From the browser screen, tap > Settings. Setting your homepage 1. From the browser screen, tap >...
  • Page 49: Camera

    Use the controls on the Viewfinder screen to add effects, zoom in or out, and more. After using Camera (or if you temporarily leave the Viewfinder screen), you still need to unlock HTC XXXX if you have a screen lock. Zooming §...
  • Page 50: Taking A Photo

    Camera Setting the resolution 1. On the Viewfinder screen, tap 2. Tap Image resolution or Video quality, and then choose a resolution. Taking a photo 1. Open Camera from the lock screen or Home screen. 2. Just point the camera on what you want to capture. The camera adjusts the focus automatically, and continuously refocuses as you move it.
  • Page 51: Shooting In Low Light

    2. Tap Low light. 3. When you're ready to take the photo, tap § To avoid getting blurry photos, maintain a steady grip on HTC XXXX. § Improve your photo after taking the shot by applying special effects like auto enhance and high contrast.
  • Page 52: Photos, Videos, And Music

    Gallery About the Gallery app Reminisce on good times. Use Gallery to view all your photos and videos that are on HTC XXXX or your online albums. You can even: § Add photo frames and apply effects. § Trim your videos.
  • Page 53: Watching A Video

    Photos, videos, and music Watching a video 1. Tap a video album and then tap a video. 2. Tap the onscreen controls to control the video playback, adjust the volume, capture an image during playback, and more. Taking a photo while watching a video While you're watching a video in Gallery, tap to capture a still shot.
  • Page 54 8. Tap Save to save your photo as a new photo. Trimming a video Remove unwanted scenes from a video you recorded on HTC XXXX. 1. On the Gallery app’s Albums screen, tap an album. 2. Press and hold the video you want to edit, and then tap Trim.
  • Page 55: Viewing Photos In Your Social Networks

    Photos, videos, and music 3. Drag the two trim sliders to the part where you want the video to begin and end. As you drag a slider, you'll see time markers and video frames. The one in the middle is your start or end frame. 4.
  • Page 56 1. From the Home screen, tap > Gallery. 2. Tap the album that has the photos or videos you want to share. 3. Tap Share > Facebook for HTC Sense. 4. Select the photos or videos you want to share and then tap Next.
  • Page 57 Photos, videos, and music 5. Select which album to upload to and set privacy settings for the uploaded photos or videos. Tap Add tag and description to enter a caption on each photo or video or tag friends on your photos. If you're sharing several photos or videos, slide to the left to go to the next one.
  • Page 58: Music

    7. Tap Upload. Music Browsing music in the library You need to copy music files to HTC XXXX first to use the Music app to play music. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Music > My phone. 2. Tap to browse a category, such as Artists or Albums.
  • Page 59: Creating A Playlist

    Photos, videos, and music Finding music videos on YouTube It's easy to find music videos of the song you’re listening to on YouTube. On the Now playing screen, tap > Search > YouTube. Updating album covers 1. On the Now playing screen, tap >...
  • Page 60 Photos, videos, and music 3. Tap > Add to playlist. If there are no existing playlists, you will be prompted to enter a new playlist name. 4. On the Select playlist screen, tap 5. Enter a playlist name. 6. Tap Save. You can also add additional songs while creating a new playlist.
  • Page 61 Photos, videos, and music Deleting playlists 1. From the Home screen, tap > Music > My phone. 2. Tap > Playlists. 3. You can: § Press and hold the playlist you want to delete, and then tap Delete playlist. § Tap >...
  • Page 62 2. Find the song you want to send. 3. Tap > Share > Share file > Bluetooth. You’ll be asked to turn on Bluetooth on HTC XXXX and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device so the music can be sent.
  • Page 63: Accounts And Sync

    § If you added more than one Google Account, apps such as Gmail can allow you to switch between your accounts. § HTC XXXX can only back up settings (such as bookmarks and your Wi-Fipassword) to the first Google Account that you added.
  • Page 64: Managing Your Online Accounts

    3. Tap the item you want to sync or edit. Removing an account You can remove an account to delete all information associated with it from HTC XXXX. Removing an account does not delete information from the online service itself.
  • Page 65: Internet Connections

    Internet connections Internet connections Data connection When you turn on HTC XXXX for the first time, it will be automatically set up to use your mobile operator's data connection (if the SIM card is inserted). Checking the data connection you're using 1.
  • Page 66: Wi-Fi

    1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap 2. Tap Mobile network, and then select the Data roaming option. Select the Data roaming sound option if you’d like HTC XXXX to play a sound so you’ll know when it’s connecting to a roaming network.
  • Page 67: Connecting To A Virtual Private Network (Vpn)

    You can get this information from your network administrator. Also, HTC XXXX must first establish a Wi-Fi or data connection before you can start a VPN connection.
  • Page 68: Using Htc Xxxx As A Wireless Router

    2. Tap the VPN connection to return to the VPN settings screen, and then tap the VPN connection to disconnect from it. Using HTC XXXX as a wireless router Share your data connection with other devices by turning HTC XXXX into a wireless router. § Make sure the data connection is turned on.
  • Page 69 HTC XXXX as a wireless router. 7. Select the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot option to turn on the wireless router. HTC XXXX is ready to be used as a wireless router when you see on the status bar.
  • Page 70: Settings And Security

    Turning Airplane mode on or off In many countries, you are required by law to turn off wireless devices while on board an aircraft. A way to turn off wireless functions quickly is to switch HTC XXXX to Airplane mode.
  • Page 71: Changing Sound Settings

    1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap 2. Tap Display (or Display & gestures) and then tap G-Sensor calibration. 3. Place HTC XXXX on a flat and level surface, and then tap Calibrate. 4. After the recalibration process, tap OK.
  • Page 72: Changing The Display Language

    3. Select the Quiet ring on pickup option. Making HTC XXXX ring louder in your pocket or bag To help avoid missing incoming calls when HTC XXXX is in your pocket or bag, the pocket mode feature gradually increases the ring volume and vibrates when you receive a call.
  • Page 73: More Ways To Extend Battery Life

    Settings and security More ways to extend battery life Switching to GSM network mode Switch to using GSM network if you’re not using a data connection to connect to the Internet. Connecting to GSM network mode consumes less battery power. 1.
  • Page 74: Protecting Your Sim Card With A Pin

    Protect your personal information and prevent others from using HTC XXXX without your permission by setting a screen lock pattern, PIN, or password. You'll be asked to unlock the screen every time HTC XXXX is turned on or when it’s idle for a certain period of time.
  • Page 75: Encrypting Data On Htc Xxxx

    If you’ve forgotten your screen lock pattern, you have up to five attempts to try and unlock HTC XXXX. If this fails, you can unlock HTC XXXX by entering your Google Account user name and password. 1. On the unlock screen, enter your lock pattern.
  • Page 76: Checking Information About Htc Xxxx

    Encryption starts and the progress is displayed. The phone may restart a few times. When the encryption process is complete, enter your PIN or password. Checking information about HTC XXXX 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap 2. Tap About to enable error reporting, view network and hardware information, and more.
  • Page 77: Stopping Running Applications Using Task Manager

    3. On the All tab, tap an application. 4. On the screen, tap Clear data and/or Clear cache. Uninstalling an app You cannot uninstall an app that's preinstalled on HTC XXXX. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap 2. Tap Apps.
  • Page 78: Other Essentials

    Other essentials Other essentials Status icons Signal strength Battery is charging GPRS connected Battery is low (20% remaining) Battery is very low (8% or less GPRS in use remaining) EDGE connected Silent mode EDGE in use Vibrate mode 3G connected Microphone is mute 3G in use Speakerphone is on...
  • Page 79: Using The Onscreen Keyboard

    1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap > Language & keyboard. 2. Tap HTC Sense Input > Advanced settings. 3. Tap Keyboard types, and then select the keyboard layout that you want to use. Standard This layout is similar to a desktop computer keyboard. This is the default keyboard layout.
  • Page 80: Entering Words With Predictive Text

    Other essentials Choosing multiple keyboard languages If multiple keyboard languages are available on HTC XXXX, you can choose which languages to enable in the onscreen keyboard. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap > Language & keyboard. 2. Tap HTC Sense Input.
  • Page 81 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap > Language & keyboard. 2. Tap HTC Sense Input > Advanced settings. 3. Tap Bilingual prediction, and then choose the language you want. Adding a word to the predictive text dictionary While you're entering text using the Standard keyboard layout, any word you tap on the suggestion list is automatically added.
  • Page 82: Entering Text By Speaking

    Entering text by speaking No time to type? Try speaking the words to enter them. Since HTC XXXX uses Google’s speech-recognition service, you need to be connected to the Internet to enter text by speaking. 1. Tap an area where you want to enter text.
  • Page 83: Restarting Htc Xxxx

    Press and hold the POWER button for at least 10 seconds, and then release it. HTC XXXX then restarts. Resetting HTC XXXX If you’re passing HTC XXXX on to someone else or HTC XXXX has a persistent problem that cannot be solved, you can perform a factory reset (also called a hard reset).
  • Page 84 Other essentials Performing a factory reset using hardware buttons If you can’t turn HTC XXXX on or access settings, you can still perform a factory reset by using the hardware buttons on HTC XXXX. 1. Remove the battery, wait for a few seconds, then reinsert the battery.
  • Page 85: Trademarks And Copyrights

    © 2012 HTC Corporation. All Rights Reserved. HTC, the HTC logo, the HTC quietly brilliant logo, HTC XXXX, Friend Stream, and HTC Sense are trademarks or service marks of HTC Corporation. Google, the Google logo, Android, the Android logo, Android Market, the Android...
  • Page 86: Index

    Index Index Airplane mode Data connection Apps - access point - icons - turning on or off Auto sync Display - adjusting screen brightness - changing the time before the screen turns off Backup - recalibrating G-sensor - messages - turning off screen rotation - settings Downloading Battery...
  • Page 87 Index - adding widgets - listening - extended - playing music from Lock screen - launch bar - playlist - rearranging items - setting a song as ringtone - sharing music using Bluetooth Icons Idle screen Notifications See Lock screen - panel Incognito mode - status and notification icons...
  • Page 88 Index Print screen Slideshow See Capture screen PUK (PIN Unblock Key) Software update Sound - ringtone, notifications, and alarms - audible selection Reader mode - lowering ring volume Reading list automatically Restart - Pocket mode Ring volume - sound set - lowering ring volume - switching profiles automatically...
  • Page 89 Index Widgets - adding - changing settings - removing Wireless router YouTube - sharing videos...

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