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  • Page 1 Your HTC Amaze 4G User guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    HTC Amaze 4G Back cover SIM card Storage card Battery Switching the power on or off Setting up HTC Amaze 4G for the first time Entering your PIN Finger gestures Ways of getting contacts into HTC Amaze 4G Home screen Basics...
  • Page 3 Viewing and saving an attachment from a multimedia message Push messages Managing message conversations Setting message options Search and Web browser Searching HTC Amaze 4G and the Web Using the web browser Downloading from the Web Viewing bookmarks and previously visited pages Setting browser options...
  • Page 4 Backing up your contacts to the storage card Contact information and conversations Sending contact information as a vCard Contact groups Adding People widgets Social Facebook for HTC Sense Tweeting on the go using Peep Using Friend Stream Chatting in Google Talk Email Gmail...
  • Page 5 Wi-Fi Connecting to a virtual private network (VPN) Using HTC Amaze 4G as a modem (USB tethering) Connecting HTC Amaze 4G to the Internet through a computer (Internet Pass-through) Using HTC Amaze 4G as a wireless router Bluetooth Bluetooth basics...
  • Page 6 Sending information using Bluetooth Receiving information using Bluetooth Security Protecting your SIM card with a PIN Protecting HTC Amaze 4G with a screen lock pattern, PIN, or password Settings Settings on HTC Amaze 4G Changing display settings Changing sound settings...

  • Page 7: 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 8: Getting Started

    Getting started Getting started Inside the box You will find the following inside the box: § HTC Amaze 4G § Battery (preinstalled) § USB cable § Power adapter § Quick start guide § Safety and regulatory guide HTC Amaze 4G...

  • Page 9: Bottom Panel

    Getting started Left and right panels 1. USB connector 2. Volume Up 3. Volume Down 4. Camcorder 5. Camera Back panel Bottom panel 1. 8 megapixel camera 2. Speaker 3. Dual LED flash 4. Back cover 1. Release button for the back cover 2.

  • Page 10: Back Cover

    Remove the back cover to access the battery compartment, SIM card slot, and storage card slot. Make sure to switch off HTC Amaze 4G before removing the back cover. 1. Securely hold HTC Amaze 4G facing up. 2. Press and hold the Release button at the bottom of the phone, and then slightly lift the front panel.

  • Page 11: Replacing The Back Cover

    1. Securely hold the back cover with the exposed side facing up. 2. Insert the top part of HTC Amaze 4G into the back cover. 3. Press HTC Amaze 4G down to lock the cover into place. You’ll hear a click when the back cover is locked in place.

  • Page 12: 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 Amaze 4G before removing your SIM card. 1. Take the back cover off. 2. Remove the battery.

  • Page 13: Storage Card

    3. Slide the storage card out from its slot. Unmounting the storage card When you need to remove the storage card while HTC Amaze 4G is on, unmount the storage card first to prevent corrupting or damaging the files in the storage card.

  • Page 14: Battery

    Removing the battery thin film Before using HTC Amaze 4G for the first time, you need to remove the thin film that's underneath the battery. 1. Take the back cover off.

  • Page 15: Inserting The Battery

    Getting started Inserting the battery Please use only original batteries that came in the box or replacements that we recommend. 1. Take the back cover off. 2. Insert the battery (with its exposed copper contacts first) into the battery compartment.

  • Page 16: Switching The Power On Or Off

    As a safety precaution, the battery stops charging when it overheats. Switching the power on or off Switching the power on Press the Power button. Easy. When you turn on HTC Amaze 4G for the first time, you’ll need to set it up.

  • Page 17: Setting Up Htc Amaze 4G For The First Time

    Setting up HTC Amaze 4G for the first time When you switch on HTC Amaze 4G for the first time, you’ll be asked to set it up. You can choose your language, how you want to connect to the Internet, and whether you want your current location to be automatically detected.

  • Page 18: Ways Of Getting Contacts Into Htc Amaze 4G

    Ways of getting contacts into HTC Amaze 4G There are several ways you can add contacts to HTC Amaze 4G. You can sync HTC Amaze 4G with contacts from your Google Account, computer, Facebook, and more.

  • Page 19: Home Screen

    32. Extended Home screen As you start to do more things with HTC Amaze 4G, you might find that one Home screen is not enough. No problem. You can use up to six extra screens. It should be plenty.
  • Page 20 Getting started Using Leap view To jump straight to the screen that you want, press or pinch the screen to show the Leap view. It reveals all seven Home screens as thumbnails. Just tap the one you want and you’ll leap right there.

  • Page 21: Basics

    Basics Basics Adjusting the volume Adjusting the ringer volume changes the volume level of the ringtone, while adjusting the media volume changes the volume level of sound notifications and music or video playback. Adjusting the ringer volume § Press the Volume Up or Volume Down button to adjust the ringer volume to your desired level.

  • Page 22: Sleep Mode

    Sleep mode saves battery power by putting HTC Amaze 4G into a low power state while the display is off. It also stops accidental button presses when HTC Amaze 4G is in your bag. You’ll still receive messages and calls though.

  • Page 23: Status And Notifications

    Basics Opening an app from the lock screen On the lock screen, drag an app icon to the ring to unlock the screen and directly go to the app. You can customize the lock screen in Settings > Personalize > Lock screen to show your four favorite apps.

  • Page 24: Notification Icons

    GPS is on Alarm is set Missed call Call on hold Call forwarding on Message forwarding on HTC Amaze 4G is connected to a computer via USB cable Wi-Fi is on and wireless networks are available Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot is on...

  • Page 25: Notification Led

    Notification LED The notification LED shows a: § Solid green light when HTC Amaze 4G is connected to the power adapter or a computer and the battery is fully charged. § Flashing green light when you have a pending notification.

  • Page 26: Notifications Panel

    Basics 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 lets you quickly switch between recently-opened apps, and also lets you easily turn on settings such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

  • Page 27: Using Quick Settings

    The Quick Settings tab lets you easily turn on Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and more, and also provides a quick shortcut to all HTC Amaze 4G settings. 1. Press and hold the status bar, then slide your finger downward to open the Notifications panel.

  • Page 28: Where Apps, Data, And Files Are Stored

    Some apps allow you to set the default storage. Connecting your phone to a computer Whenever you connect HTC Amaze 4G to a computer using the USB cable, the Choose a connection type screen opens and lets you choose the type of USB connection.

  • Page 29: Copying Files To Or From The Phone Storage Or Storage Card

    Amaze 4G) as required by your computer’s operating system to safely disconnect HTC Amaze 4G. If you want to keep HTC Amaze 4G connected to the computer but want it to be able to access the phone storage or storage card, open the Notifications panel, tap Disk...

  • Page 30: Copying Text, Looking Up Information, And Sharing

    Basics Copying text, looking up information, and sharing In apps such as the web browser and Mail, you can select text and choose what you want to do with it. Selecting text 1. Press and hold on a word. 2. Drag the start and end markers to highlight the surrounding text you want to select.

  • Page 31: Printing

    Connect HTC Amaze 4G to a supported printer and print out documents, email messages, photos, and more. § Both printer and HTC Amaze 4G must be turned on and connected to the same local network. Connect HTC Amaze 4G to the local network using Wi-Fi. To learn how to connect the printer to a local network, refer to your printer user guide.

  • Page 32: Personalizing

    Personalizing Making HTC Amaze 4G truly yours Make HTC Amaze 4G 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 33: Changing Your Wallpaper

    Personalizing your wallpaper with your favorite photo is a quick and easy way to give HTC Amaze 4G a fresh look. Browse the collection of wallpapers included in HTC Amaze 4G or choose from photos that you have taken with the camera. You can also change your Home screen to use an animated wallpaper.

  • Page 34: Personalizing Your Home Screen With Widgets

    > Widget. 3. Select a widget that you want. 4. Most HTC widgets are available in a variety of designs and sizes to suit your needs. Slide your finger on the screen from right to left to view the different styles, and then tap Select to choose one.
  • Page 35 You can modify basic settings of some widgets (for example, the Contacts and Mail widgets) from the Home screen. 1. Press and hold a widget on the Home screen. HTC Amaze 4G vibrates and you’ll see a colored box around the widget. Don’t lift your finger just yet.

  • Page 36: Adding Icons And Other Shortcuts On Your Home Screen

    Home screen. The shortcuts available depend on the apps that are installed on HTC Amaze 4G. 1. Go to a part of the Home screen where there’s space to add a new icon or shortcut.

  • Page 37: Rearranging Or Removing Widgets And Icons On Your Home Screen

    You can also remove widgets and icons that you don’t frequently use. Moving a widget or icon 1. Press and hold the widget or icon you want to move. HTC Amaze 4G vibrates and you’ll see a colored box around the widget or icon. Don’t lift your finger just yet.

  • Page 38: Rearranging The Home Screen

    By switching between sound sets, you can instantly make HTC Amaze 4G ring or alert you with fun sounds when you're out with friends or change to subtle sounds while you're at work.
  • Page 39 Go to the Messages, Mail, and Calendar apps to choose sounds for new messages, email, and calendar reminders respectively. HTC Amaze 4G automatically saves your choices to the current sound set. Deleting sound sets 1. From the Home screen, tap 2.

  • Page 40: Rearranging Or Hiding Application Tabs

    Personalizing Rearranging or hiding application tabs You can rearrange the tabs at the bottom of some apps to prioritize the types of information you frequently use or remove the tabs you don’t really need. 1. Open an app that has the usual tabs at the bottom of its screen (for example, the library screen in Music).

  • Page 41: Customizing The Lock Screen

    Personalizing Customizing the lock screen Choose from a selection of active lock screens that show live information such as animated weather and stock updates. You can also choose what apps you want for your lock screen so you can unlock the screen straight into your favorite app. 1.

  • Page 42: Phone Calls

    Phone calls Different ways of making calls Besides making calls from the phone dialer screen on HTC Amaze 4G, you can tap a number in a text message or email to call, or press a single number on the phone dialer to quickly call a contact.

  • Page 43: Using Speed Dial

    Phone calls What is Smart dial? The phone dialer’s Smart dial feature makes it quick and easy for you to place a call. Simply enter the phone number or first few letters of the person’s name you want to call. Smart dial automatically searches and filters your stored contacts and the phone numbers from the call history.

  • Page 44: Calling A Phone Number In An Email

    3. Tap Call. Making an emergency call In some regions, you can make emergency calls from HTC Amaze 4G even if you don’t have a SIM card installed or your SIM card has been blocked. 1. On the Home screen, tap Phone.

  • Page 45: What Can I Do During A Call

    § Press the Volume Down or Volume Up button. § Press the Power button. § Place HTC Amaze 4G face down on a level surface. If HTC Amaze 4G is already facing down, it will still ring when there are subsequent incoming calls. HTC Caller ID Everytime you make a call or your friend gives you a ring, you get to see your friend’s...

  • Page 46: Switching Between Calls

    To decrease potential damage to your hearing, do not hold HTC Amaze 4G against your ear when the speakerphone is on. Do one of the following: § Flip HTC Amaze 4G over during a call (be sure that Flip for speaker is selected in > > Settings > Sound).

  • Page 47: Setting Up A Conference Call

    Wi-Fi Calling to make and receive calls over Wi-Fi using your available rate plan minutes. Using Wi-Fi Calling Wi-Fi Calling is activated the moment you connect your HTC Amaze 4G to a Wi-Fi network. 1. From the Home screen, slide open the Notifications panel, and then tap Wi-Fi Calling.

  • Page 48: Internet Calls

    4. Enter your account details. 5. Press to save your account. 6. To set HTC Amaze 4G to receive Internet calls on your added account, tap the Receive incoming calls check box. , and then tap Settings > Wireless & networks.

  • Page 49: Using Call History

    Phone Making a call on the Phone dialer screen number HTC Amaze 4G to use Internet calling for your outgoing calls. From the Home screen, press calling, and then select either For all calls or Ask for each call. Using Call history Use Call History to check missed calls, your dialed numbers, and received calls.

  • Page 50: Using Home Dialing

    Mobile button. § When saving the number to an existing contact, tap a contact stored on HTC Amaze 4G, and then select the number type. 4. Tap Save. Clearing the Call History list...

  • Page 51: Call Services

    2. Clear the Home country check box. Call services HTC Amaze 4G can directly link to the mobile phone network, and enable you to access and change the settings of various phone services. Call services may include call forwarding, call waiting, voicemail, and more. Contact T-Mobile to find out about the availability of call services.

  • Page 52: Turning Airplane Mode On Or Off

    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 Amaze 4G to Airplane mode.

  • Page 53: Messages

    Messages Messages Opening Messages Keep in touch with important people in your life. Use the Messages app to compose and send text (SMS) and multimedia messages (MMS). From the Home screen, tap your sent and received messages are neatly grouped into conversations, by contact name or phone number.

  • Page 54: Sending A Picture Message (Mms)

    Messages 4. Tap the box that says Add text, and then enter your message. § There is a limit on the number of characters for a single text message (displayed above the Send button). If you exceed the limit, your text message will be delivered as one but will be billed as more than one message.

  • Page 55: Resuming A Draft Message

    Messages Audio Make a voice recording and attach it, or attach an existing audio file. App recommendation Choose an app you’ve installed from Android Market that you want to share with others. The URL from which the app can be downloaded will be inserted to your message.

  • Page 56: Viewing And Replying To A Message

    (such as forward, share, and more). Replying to another phone number of the contact When a contact has multiple phone numbers stored on HTC Amaze 4G, you’ll see the particular phone number used within the message. There’s also a bold letter before the phone number to indicate the number type (for example, M stands for Mobile).

  • Page 57: Forwarding A Message

    Messages 3. Press and then tap More > Recipient phone number. 4. Select another phone number of this contact. Forwarding a message 1. On the All messages screen, tap a contact (or phone number) to view the exchange of messages with that contact. 2.

  • Page 58: Push Messages

    Messages Push messages 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 push message, a notification icon bar. Opening and reading a new push message 1.

  • Page 59: Deleting A Conversation

    Messages Deleting a single message 1. On the All messages screen, tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact. 2. Tap the message that you want to delete. 3. If the message is locked, tap Unlock message on the options menu, and then tap the message to display the options menu again.

  • Page 60: Setting Message Options

    On the All messages screen, press Notifications § Receive a notification in the status bar and set HTC Amaze 4G to vibrate or play a sound when a message arrives or when a message is not sent successfully, and choose a notification sound.

  • Page 61: Search And Web Browser

    Search and Web browser Searching HTC Amaze 4G and the Web You can search for information on HTC Amaze 4G and on the Web by using Google Search. Some applications, such as Contacts or Mail, have their own search function, which you can use to search only within those applications.

  • Page 62: Using The Web Browser

    § Continue typing in the webpage address, then tap Changing the screen orientation Turn HTC Amaze 4G sideways to display the web browser in landscape orientation. If the screen orientation doesn’t change automatically, turn on automatic screen orientation. From the Home screen, press select the Auto-rotate screen check box.

  • Page 63: Opening A New Browser Window

    Search and Web browser Selecting a link on a webpage You can tap a link to open it, or press and hold a link for more options. Link What to do Webpage § Tap the link to open the webpage. address §...

  • Page 64: Downloading From The Web

    2. Follow the website's instructions for downloading the app. Before you can install the downloaded app, you need to set HTC Amaze 4G to allow installation of third-party apps. From the Home screen, press Applications > Unknown sources.

  • Page 65: Viewing Bookmarks And Previously Visited Pages

    Viewing bookmarks and previously visited pages You can store as many bookmarks as you want on HTC Amaze 4G. You can also access a convenient list of the sites you have visited, or quickly view the pages that you access most often.

  • Page 66: Setting Browser Options

    Search and Web browser Viewing a page that you often visit 1. While viewing a webpage, press 2. On the Most visited tab tap the page. Clearing the list of most visited pages 1. While viewing a webpage, press 2. On the Most visited tab Changing the view of bookmarks or most visited pages 1.
  • Page 67 Search and Web browser Choosing when to show Adobe Flash content ® ® Choose which Adobe Flash content you want to see on a webpage, and when you want to view it. 1. From the browser screen, press , and then tap More > Settings > Enable plugins.

  • Page 68: Camera

    Camera Camera Camera basics Whether traveling for business or fun, enjoy taking photos and videos with the camera. Be sure to plug in your storage card before you start. Photos and videos captured with the camera will be stored onto your storage card. §...

  • Page 69: Auto Focusing

    Camera Zooming Before taking a photo or video, you can first use the onscreen zoom bar to zoom in or out of your subject. Tap an area on the Viewfinder screen to display the zoom bar, and then slide your finger left or right on the zoom bar to zoom in or out.

  • Page 70: Taking A Photo

    Camera Taking a photo 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Before taking the photo, you can zoom in or out first on your subject. 3. Tap the flash button repeatedly to choose a flash mode depending on your lighting conditions. Auto flash Flash on Flash off...

  • Page 71: After Capturing

    Camera 7. You can change focus to a different subject or area by just tapping it on the Viewfinder screen. 8. Tap the flash button to switch the camera light on or off during recording. Light on Light off 9. To stop recording, tap 10.

  • Page 72: Taking A Panoramic Photo

    Zooming is disabled when you're using this scene. 3. Do one of the following: § If you're capturing a wide panorama, hold HTC Amaze 4G sideways. § If you're capturing a tall panorama, hold HTC Amaze 4G upright. 4. Point the camera where you want the start the panorama and then focus on it.

  • Page 73: Taking Continuous Camera Shots

    Camera 3. Point the camera and focus on your subject. 4. When you're ready to take the photo, tap button. The camera will then process the photo against different light exposure levels to enhance it. Taking continuous camera shots Is your subject a moving target? The Camera app can catch up with the BurstShot scene.

  • Page 74: Changing Camera Settings

    Camera Changing camera settings Open the menu panel to access and change camera settings. To open the camera settings, press Self-timer (photo Set a time delay before your camera automatically takes the mode only) photo. Effect Select an effect you want to apply to the photo or video you're about to capture.
  • Page 75 Camera Shutter sound Select to play a sound when you press the shutter release or record button. Grid (photo mode Select to display a grid on the Viewfinder screen so you can only) easily frame and center your subject before taking the photo.

  • Page 76: Photos, Videos, And Music

    Get an audience by tagging your Facebook and Flickr even play your media on a TV screen. To start using Gallery, check first if you have photos or videos copied on HTC Amaze 4G. What’s more, you can edit and add effects to your photos. You can also easily use a photo as your contact icon, location icon, or wallpaper.

  • Page 77: Viewing Photos And Videos

    Photos, videos, and music Viewing photos and videos After you’ve selected an album, you can browse through your photos and videos. Slide your finger up or down to scroll through the thumbnails. Tap a photo or video to view it in full screen. While viewing a photo in full screen, you can press to see the location where you took the photo.
  • Page 78 ™ Pics and know exactly where to grab them when sharing time comes. You can manually select and add photos to the Perfect Pics album, or let HTC Amaze 4G do it for you. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2.

  • Page 79: Watching A Video

    Photos, videos, and music Watching a video While browsing an album, tap a video to play it. § Use the onscreen controls to play or pause the video. § Tap to rewind or fast forward the video. § For an enhanced audio experience, tap you're using a Bluetooth headset.) §...

  • Page 80: Trimming A Video

    The enhanced photo is saved as a copy. The original photo remains unedited. Trimming a video Remove unwanted scenes from a video you recorded on HTC Amaze 4G. 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 81: Sending Your Photos And Videos

    4. Select the photos or videos you want to share and then tap Next. In the next few steps, you’ll be asked to turn on Bluetooth on HTC Amaze 4G and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device so the files can be sent.
  • Page 82 2. Tap the album that has the photos or videos you want to share. 3. Tap and then tap Facebook for HTC Sense. 4. Select the photos or videos you want to share and then tap Next. 5. Select which album to upload to and set privacy settings for the uploaded photos or videos.
  • Page 83 Photos, videos, and music 7. To tag friends on your photos, tap Tag this photo. You can then tap the part where your friend is, and then select who you want to tag from the list. Repeat this step to continue tagging friends. 8.

  • Page 84: Viewing Photos In Your Social Networks

    Photos, videos, and music Viewing photos in your social networks Right in the Gallery app, check what you and your friends have uploaded to your social networks. Viewing photos on Facebook You need to be logged in to your Facebook account to view Facebook photos. 1.

  • Page 85: Music

    Listening to music Enjoy listening to songs and music on HTC Amaze 4G using the Music app. You need to copy music files to HTC Amaze 4G first to use the Music app to play music. 1. From the Home screen, tap screen.
  • Page 86 You can also pause music playback right from the Notifications panel. Browsing albums in landscape view Turn your HTC Amaze 4G sideways to switch to landscape view. § If you have lots of albums, flick left or right across the album covers to quickly skim through them.

  • Page 87: Browsing Music In The Library

    Photos, videos, and music Browsing music in the library 1. Tap on the Music app’s Now playing screen or Now playing list to go to the library. In the library, your music is organized by categories such as Artists and Albums.
  • Page 88 Photos, videos, and music Managing playlists After creating a playlist, you can add more songs to it, rearrange their order, and more. 1. In the library, tap or slide your finger on the bottom row to go to the Playlists category.
  • Page 89 Photos, videos, and music 4. On the Now playing screen, press Set as ringtone) . 5. In the Set as ringtone options menu, tap Phone ringtone or Contact ringtone. If you select Contact ringtone, you need to choose the contacts you want to associate the song with in the next screen.

  • Page 90: Finding Music Videos On Youtube

    4. On the Now playing screen, press 5. Tap Bluetooth. In the next few steps, you’ll be asked to turn on Bluetooth on HTC Amaze 4G and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device so the music can be sent. Finding music videos on YouTube You can find music videos of the song you’re listening to on YouTube.

  • Page 91: Connected Media

    Photos, videos, and music Connected Media Sharing media on your home network Share photos, videos, and music with a bigger circle of friends on your home network. Simply connect your phone to the network and instantly show your captured photos and videos on a big TV, or start streaming your favorite music tracks on hi-fi speakers ®...
  • Page 92 Connect to another player on the network. While playing media on another device, you can press HTC Amaze 4G. To return from where you took off, slide open the Notifications panel, and then tap the device you’re connected to. and tap Repeat.

  • Page 93: Htc Services

    All videos tab. 3. Tap the Tap to sign in to Watch button and then tap Next. 4. Create a new HTC Watch account, or directly sign in if you already have your account. You can also go to Settings > Accounts & sync to create your HTC Watch account.
  • Page 94 From the Home screen, tap You can connect HTC Amaze 4G to an HDTV that has HDMI and enjoy watching the preloaded movie, your rented videos, and purchased videos on the big screen. You'll need to use a supported MHL-HDMI adapter and HDMI cable (sold separately) to connect HTC Amaze 4G to the TV's HDMI port.
  • Page 95 Renting or purchasing a video Your billing information will be stored on your HTC Watch account so you won’t need to enter it every time you rent or purchase. 1. While viewing the synopsis of a video, tap video.
  • Page 96 Whenever a time interval (about 20 minutes) has passed, you'll be asked again to sign in to your HTC Watch account before you can continue to rent or purchase videos or access some settings. This is a safety precaution to check your identity and to ensure that you acknowledge.

  • Page 97: Htcsense.com

    3. Follow the onscreen instructions to sign up for your HTCSense.com account. Signing up from your computer Make sure you have HTC Amaze 4G close by. You’ll need it to complete the sign-up process. 1. On your computer, open your web browser.
  • Page 98 HTC services Using HTCSense.com Forgot HTC Amaze 4G at home or you can’t find it? Or worse, it slipped out of your pocket while riding the train. Use HTCSense.com to communicate with HTC Amaze 4G so you can forward calls and messages to a different number, make HTC Amaze 4G ring, lock it, and even erase its contents.
  • Page 99 4G, and a short message to show onscreen. The alternate number is shown on the screen. If somebody happens to find HTC Amaze 4G, that person can simply tap it to call that number using HTC Amaze 4G. 3. Click Save.

  • Page 100: Accounts And Sync

    Signing in to your Google Account lets you sync Gmail and your Google contacts and calendars between HTC Amaze 4G and the Web. You also need to sign in to a Google Account to use Google apps such as Google Talk and Android Market.

  • Page 101: Adding A Social Network Account

    Adding a social network account Skipped signing in to your social network accounts (such as Facebook, Twitter, or Flickr) when you first turned on and set up HTC Amaze 4G? You can still add these accounts. 1. From the Home screen, press 2.

  • Page 102: Synchronizing An Account Manually

    You cannot remove some accounts, such as the first Google account you signed into, except by deleting all personal information from HTC Amaze 4G with a hard reset. 1. From the Home screen, press 2.

  • Page 103: Contacts

    1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap one of the following tabs: Gives you access to all contacts on HTC Amaze 4G, online accounts, and more. Groups Lets you assign contacts to groups so you can easily send an SMS, MMS, or email message to a whole group.

  • Page 104: Your Contacts List

    You can also choose how you want to display and sort your contacts. lists all contacts stored on HTC Amaze 4G and from From the All tab, you can: § Open your profile and edit your own contact information.

  • Page 105: Setting Up Your Profile

    Shows your Facebook and Flickr albums and photos. Importing contacts from your SIM card When you import SIM contacts, you can either store them on HTC Amaze 4G or add them to your Google contacts or Exchange ActiveSync contacts, if you have set up the relevant accounts.

  • Page 106: Adding A New Contact

    Contacts 4. Do one of the following: § Tap one or more SIM contacts you want to import. § To import all contacts, press 5. Tap Save. Adding a new contact 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. On the All tab, tap 3.

  • Page 107: Importing A Contact From An Exchange Activesync Account

    2. In the search box, enter the first few letters of the contact's name or email address. 3. Tap . Under Company contacts, matching names are listed. 4. Tap the name of the contact you want copied on HTC Amaze 4G, and then tap Save to People. > Contacts.

  • Page 108: Merging Contact Information

    Accepting matched contacts suggestions When HTC Amaze 4G finds contacts that can be merged, you’ll see a link icon the notifications area of the status bar. 1. Slide the Notifications panel down, and then tap Matched contacts suggestion.

  • Page 109: Backing Up Your Contacts To The Storage Card

    1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Press , and then tap Import/Export > Import from SD card. 3. If you have Google or Exchange ActiveSync accounts set up on HTC Amaze 4G, tap the type for the imported contacts. Contact information and conversations When you tap a contact on the Contacts screen, the contact details screen opens, showing you the information you've stored or linked for that contact.

  • Page 110: Deleting Contacts

    Contacts Details Shows the information you have stored for the contact. Get in touch with the contact directly by tapping any of the displayed methods. For example, if the contact has a stored work phone number, tap Call work. Messages Shows your exchanged SMS messages with the contact.

  • Page 111: Sending Contact Information As A Vcard

    Bluetooth Tap Scan for devices, and then tap the device to which you want to send the contact cards. Follow the onscreen messages on HTC Amaze 4G and the other device to pair them and send the files. Mail Compose and send your email message, with the contact cards attached.

  • Page 112: Contact Groups

    Assign contacts to groups so you can easily send a message or email to a whole group. You can also sync groups on HTC Amaze 4G with the groups in your Google account, accessible via your computer’s web browser. We’ve also added the Frequent group as a special group type that automatically stores the contacts you dial or get calls from the most.
  • Page 113 Contacts Sending a message or email to a group You will be charged for each message sent. For example, if you send a message to a group of five people, you will be charged for five messages. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2.

  • Page 114: Adding People Widgets

    Contacts Adding People widgets Stay in touch with different circles of friends or colleagues in your life. You can add several People widgets on the Home screen, with a different group of contacts on each widget. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2.

  • Page 115: Getting In Touch With A Contact

    Contacts 4. On the Select default action screen, tap the communication method you want for the contact. 5. Press to return to the People widget on the Home screen. Getting in touch with a contact 1. On the Home screen, go to the People widget. 2.

  • Page 116: Social

    Social Social Facebook for HTC Sense When you're signed in to Facebook for HTC Sense, you can: § See all your Facebook contacts and their instant status updates in Contacts. § See Facebook photos right on the Gallery app. § Check your friends’ Facebook status updates in Friend Stream §...

  • Page 117: Tweeting On The Go Using Peep

    Twitter users to follow using Peep. If you haven't signed in to Twitter for HTC Sense, you'll be asked to do so when you open Peep. From the Home screen, tap Peep opens on the All tweets tab.

  • Page 118: Sending A Tweet

    Social Sending a tweet 1. On the All tweets tab, tap the text box that says What's happening. 2. Type your tweet. 3. Add a picture or location to your tweet. § Tap to post a picture from Gallery or Camera to your default photo hosting site and add the link to the picture in your tweet.

  • Page 119: Using Friend Stream

    § You must be signed in to at least one social network account to use Friend Stream. § To use your Facebook account on Friend Stream, you need to be signed in via Facebook for HTC Sense. From the Home screen, tap updates tab.

  • Page 120: Updating Your Status

    Social Updating your status You can update your status simultaneously on all the social network accounts you are signed in to. 1. On the All updates tab, tap the text box that says What's on your mind. 2. Enter your status update. 3.
  • Page 121 Eating out in your fave restaurant? Tell your friends where you are and invite them along. § You must be signed in to Facebook for HTC Sense to use this feature in Friend Stream. § In order to find your location, you also need to enable location sources in Settings >...

  • Page 122: Chatting In Google Talk

    Google Talk. If you signed in to your Google Account when you first set up HTC Amaze 4G, you are already signed in to Google Talk. To open Google Talk, on the Home screen tap Chatting with a friend 1.
  • Page 123 Social 4. Tap your picture, and then do one of the following: § Tap Remove to remove your photo. § Tap Change to select another picture. 5. Tap Done. Your online status, message, and picture appear in your contacts' Friends list and in other apps where your Google Talk status are displayed.

  • Page 124: Email

    Gmail Using Gmail When you first set up HTC Amaze 4G, make sure you sign into your Google Account to use Gmail. If you didn’t do so, go to the Accounts & sync setting to sign in. You can also set up more than one Google Account on HTC Amaze 4G, and then switch between accounts in Gmail.

  • Page 125: Mail

    Use the Mail app to add your webmail and other POP3 or IMAP email accounts. You can also set up and use your Exchange ActiveSync email on HTC Amaze 4G. You can add the Mail widget to view your POP3/IMAP or Exchange ActiveSync emails on the Home screen.

  • Page 126: Adding A Microsoft Exchange Activesync Account

    5. Enter the account name and your name and then tap Finish setup. Adding a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account You can add one or more Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts on HTC Amaze 4G. You can sync with Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Service Pack (SP2) or later.
  • Page 127 Checking your Mail inbox When you open the Mail app, it displays the inbox of one of your email accounts that you’ve set up on HTC Amaze 4G. To switch between email accounts, tap the bar that shows the current email account, and then tap another account.

  • Page 128: Managing Email Messages

    Email Group Displays all email messages from a contact group. To choose which contact group to display, press Unread Displays unread messages. Marked (Exchange ActiveSync only) Displays all flagged messages. Invites or Meeting invitations (Exchange ActiveSync only) Displays meeting invitations which you have not yet accepted or declined. Attachments Displays all messages that have attachments.
  • Page 129 Email Selecting several email messages 1. Tap the check boxes of email messages to select them. 2. Choose what you want to do with the selected messages: Mark read (or mark Mark unread), Delete, or Move to another folder. You cannot move email messages when you’re in the unified (All accounts) inbox. Moving several email messages to another folder 1.
  • Page 130 If there’s no Internet connection available or Airplane mode is on when you send your email, the email will be saved to the Outbox folder. Once there’s Internet connection available, the saved email will be sent automatically next time HTC Amaze 4G syncs.
  • Page 131 Email Resuming a draft email message 1. In the email account inbox, press 2. Tap the message. 3. When you finish editing the message, tap Send. Reading and replying to an email message 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Switch to the email account you want to use. 3.

  • Page 132: Changing Email Account Settings

    Email 3. Tap the box, and then select Out of the office. 4. Set the dates and times for the period when you will be out of the office. 5. Enter the auto-reply message. 6. Tap Save. Sending a meeting request 1.

  • Page 133: Calendar

    Never miss an important date again. Use the Calendar app to schedule your events, meetings, and appointments. You can set up HTC Amaze 4G to stay in sync with the following types of calendars: § On HTC Amaze 4G, sign in to your Google Account so you can sync the Calendar app with your Google Calendar online.

  • Page 134: Changing Calendar Views

    Calendar 7. Enter the event location and description. 8. Set the reminder time. You can add another reminder time in a Google Calendar event. Press tap Add reminder. 9. If the event occurs on a regular basis, tap the Repetition box and then choose how often the event occurs.

  • Page 135: Managing Calendar Events

    Calendar Using week view Week view displays a chart of the events of one week. When in week view, you can: § Press and hold on a time slot to create a new event at that time. § Tap an event (shown as colored blocks) to view its details. §...

  • Page 136: Accepting Or Declining A Meeting Invitation

    1. While viewing an event, press 2. Do one of the following: § Tap Bluetooth. You’ll be asked to turn on Bluetooth on HTC Amaze 4G and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device. § Tap Mail. A new message window opens and automatically includes the vCalendar as an attachment.

  • Page 137: Showing Or Hiding Calendars

    In any Calendar view, tap , and then select or clear a calendar to show or hide it. Calendars are kept synchronized on HTC Amaze 4G, whether or not you hide them. Changing Calendar settings You can change Calendar settings to specify how it displays events and how it notifies you of upcoming events.

  • Page 138: About The Calendar Widget

    Calendar About the Calendar widget You can add a Calendar widget to your Home screen. The widgets offer different calendar views. Tapping a day or event on the widget brings you to the Calendar app.

  • Page 139: Maps And Location

    Maps and location Maps and location Turning on location services In order to find your location on HTC Amaze 4G, you need to enable location sources. 1. From the Home screen, press 2. Select one or both of the following:...

  • Page 140: Getting Around Maps

    Maps and location Getting around maps When you open Google Maps, you can easily find your location on the map or check out nearby places by panning and zooming in and out on the map. To find your location with Google Maps, you need to enable location sources. 1.

  • Page 141: Searching For A Location

    Maps and location Searching for a location In Google Maps, you can search for a location, such as an address or a type of business or establishment (for example, museums). 1. In Maps, enter the place you want to search for in the search box. 2.

  • Page 142: Getting Directions

    Maps and location Getting directions Get detailed directions to your destination. Google Maps can provide directions for travel by foot, public transportation, or car. 1. While viewing a map, press 2. Do any of the following: § Use your current location as the starting point, or enter a location from where to start in the first text box.

  • Page 143: Getting Help

    Maps and location Getting help Get help and more information about Maps. To open the help, press , and then tap More > Help. The web browser opens and takes you to the Google Maps Help site. Finding your friends with Google Latitude (available by country) ®...

  • Page 144: Android Market And Other Apps

    Finding and installing apps from Android Market Android Market is the place to go to find new apps for HTC Amaze 4G. Choose from a wide variety of free and paid apps ranging from productivity apps, entertainment, to games.

  • Page 145: Using Tags

    Tags is where you organize NFC (Near Field Communication) tags that you've scanned using HTC Amaze 4G and add tags that you can share with other devices via NFC. You can find NFC tags from a variety of sources including smart posters, devices, and payment terminals.
  • Page 146 Scanning and organizing tags 1. Position the back panel of HTC Amaze 4G at least 1.5 inches (4 cm) from the smart poster or another NFC-enabled device with a tag to share. Your HTC Amaze 4G beeps and displays the scanned tag on the New tag collected screen.

  • Page 147: Using The Clock

    Android Market and other apps Selecting a tag to share If you've created several tags on HTC Amaze 4G, you can select which one to share with other NFC-enabled devices. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap the My tag tab.

  • Page 148: Using The Clock App

    Android Market and other apps Using the Clock app Get more from the Clock app than just the regular date and time. Use HTC Amaze 4G as a desk clock complete with weather information or as a world clock so you can see what time it is in several cities across the globe.

  • Page 149: Setting An Alarm

    Android Market and other apps Setting the time zone, date, and time To set the time zone, date, and time on HTC Amaze 4G manually, you need to turn off auto time sync first. 1. On the World Clock tab, press 2.

  • Page 150: Checking Weather

    Your settings in the Weather app also control the weather information that is shown in the Clock and Calendar. For HTC Amaze 4G to detect your current location and display your local weather in the Weather app and widget as well as in Clock and Calendar: §...

  • Page 151: Deleting Cities From The Weather Screen

    Android Market and other apps Adding a city to the Weather screen Add more cities to the Weather screen so you can instantly check the weather forecasts in these cities. In addition to your current location, the Weather screen can display up to fifteen cities.

  • Page 152: Reading News Feeds

    Android Market and other apps Reading news feeds Don’t get left behind with yesterday’s stories. Use the News app to subscribe to news feeds that cover breaking news, sports, top blogs, and more. You can also get updates based on specific keywords. Subscribing to news channels You need to be signed in to a Google Account before using the News app.
  • Page 153 Android Market and other apps Reading a story 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. On the All items screen, tap a story that you want to read. While reading the story, you can: Star the story as a favorite. Like Like the story.

  • Page 154: Keeping Track Of Your Stocks

    Android Market and other apps Keeping track of your stocks Use the Stocks app to get the latest stock updates for stock quotes and market indices you follow. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. On the Stocks main screen, do any of the following: §...

  • Page 155: Working On Documents

    4. To zoom in or out, spread or pinch your thumb and index fingers across the page. 5. To view in landscape, turn HTC Amaze 4G sideways. 6. Press to see options for saving or printing the file, and more.

  • Page 156: Watching Videos On Youtube

    2. Scroll through the list of videos, and then tap a video to watch it. 3. While watching a video, you can: § Turn HTC Amaze 4G sideways or double-tap the screen to watch the video in full screen. § Tap the video screen to pause, resume playback, or drag the slider to jump to a different part of the video.

  • Page 157: Listening To Fm Radio

    Tune in and listen to chart-topping pop songs using the FM Radio app. You need to connect a headset first to the audio jack of HTC Amaze 4G to use FM Radio. FM Radio uses the stereo headset as the FM radio antenna.
  • Page 158 You can also switch the sound output between the Speaker and Headset. Closing or turning off FM Radio You can continue listening to the radio while using other apps on HTC Amaze 4G or close the FM Radio app completely.

  • Page 159: Using Flashlight

    Android Market and other apps Using Flashlight Never get caught in the dark again. The Flashlight app turns on your phone’s LED flashlight to shine a light wherever you need it. From the Home screen, tap § To adjust the brightness of the light, simply tap the §...

  • Page 160: T-Mobile Apps

    Plan View information about your plan and services. T-Mobile My Device Check out more options for personalizing and managing HTC Amaze 4G. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap any of the following to view its available options: Personalize Personalize your phone to fit your style.

  • Page 161: T-Mobile Tv

    T-Mobile apps T-Mobile TV Watch TV right on HTC Amaze 4G with T-Mobile TV. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Scroll left or right at the center of the screen to view featured shows, or tap Live TV or On Demand to view available streaming TV shows and channels.

  • Page 162: Htc Sync

    § Store the same web bookmarks on both your computer and HTC Amaze 4G. § Install third-party mobile apps from your computer. You need a storage card inserted into HTC Amaze 4G to be able to sync multimedia files and documents.

  • Page 163: Setting Up Htc Sync To Recognize Htc Amaze 4G

    HTC Sync Setting up HTC Sync to recognize HTC Amaze 1. Connect HTC Amaze 4G to your computer using the USB cable that came in the box. 2. When HTC Amaze 4G prompts you to choose a type of USB connection, tap HTC Sync, and then tap Done.

  • Page 164: Setting Up Synchronization

    You can choose the types of files and information you want to sync between HTC Amaze 4G and your computer. Music sync options Bring the music tracks and songs you play on your computer to HTC Amaze 4G. If you have playlists created in iTunes too and enjoy them on the go.
  • Page 165 Sync HTC Amaze 4G contacts with your Outlook (Outlook XP, Outlook 2003 or Outlook 2007), Outlook Express, or Windows Contacts. If you have contacts to sync from your SIM card, you have to import these first to HTC Amaze 4G storage.
  • Page 166 Sync web browser bookmarks between HTC Amaze 4G and a computer. If you are using Google Chrome to sync with HTC Amaze 4G, make sure to close all browser windows before you begin synchronization. 1. Using your favorite web browser on your computer, create a favorites folder named HTC bookmarks.

  • Page 167: Synchronizing Htc Amaze 4G

    3. Browse for the application file on your computer, and then click Open. The installation process starts on HTC Amaze 4G. 4. Check the screen on HTC Amaze 4G to see if there are additional instructions to complete the installation.

  • Page 168: Synchronizing Another Device With Your Computer

    Downloading the latest HTC Sync upgrade Visit the HTC support website (www.htc.com/us/support/) from time to time to check for the most recent HTC Sync upgrade so you can download and install it on your computer. After installing the latest upgrade, set up HTC Sync again to recognize and sync with...

  • Page 169: Keyboard

    Keyboard Keyboard Using the onscreen keyboard When you start an app or select a field that requires text or numbers, the onscreen keyboard becomes available. After entering your text, you can tap close the onscreen keyboard. Selecting a keyboard layout You can choose from three different keyboard layouts to suit your typing style.

  • Page 170: Entering Words With Predictive Text

    Tap to hide the onscreen keyboard. Enabling multiple keyboard languages If there are multiple keyboard languages available on HTC Amaze 4G, you can choose which languages to enable in the onscreen keyboard so that you can switch to these languages and use them to enter text.
  • Page 171 2. Tap Bilingual prediction, and then choose the language you want. Adding a word to the predictive text dictionary HTC Amaze 4G comes with a list of words that it references for predictive text suggestions. While entering text using the Standard keyboard layout, if you tap any word on the suggestion list, it is automatically added to the predictive text dictionary if it was not in the dictionary already.

  • Page 172: Entering Text By Speaking

    § Since HTC Amaze 4G uses Google’s speech-recognition service, you need to be connected to the Internet to enter text by speaking. 1. Press and hold the language key. HTC Amaze 4G cues you to speak. 2. Tell HTC Amaze 4G what you want to be typed in.

  • Page 173: Entering Text By Tracing

    Keyboard Entering text by tracing Instead of tapping the keys on the onscreen keyboard, you can "trace" to type words. Trace keyboard in Settings > Language & keyboard > Touch Input > Trace keyboard must be selected for you to use the Trace keyboard. To trace, slide your finger on the onscreen keyboard to enter words.

  • Page 174: Adjusting Input Settings

    Keyboard 3. After positioning the text cursor, lift your finger. The text selection menu then pops up. 4. Do one of the following: § Tap Select word. When the word where you’ve placed the text cursor is highlighted, drag the start and end markers to select the text you want. §...
  • Page 175 Keyboard Trace keyboard Turn on Trace keyboard and set options when tracing to enter text. Personal dictionary Add, edit, or remove words in the predictive text dictionary.

  • Page 176: Internet Connections

    Internet connections Data connection When you turn on HTC Amaze 4G for the first time, it will be automatically set up to use the mobile network of T-Mobile (if the SIM card is inserted). Turning the data connection on or off Turning your data connection off can help save battery life and save money on data charges.

  • Page 177: Wi-Fi

    HTC Amaze 4G to its factory default settings. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network with EAP-TLS security You may need to install a network certificate (*.p12) to HTC Amaze 4G before you can connect to a Wi-Fi network with EAP-TLS authentication protocol.

  • Page 178: Connecting To A Virtual Private Network (Vpn)

    You can get this information from your network administrator. Also, HTC Amaze 4G must first establish a Wi-Fi or data connection before you can start a VPN connection. Setting up secure credential storage If your network administrator tells you to download and install security certificates, you must first set up secure credential storage on HTC Amaze 4G.

  • Page 179: Adding A Vpn Connection

    2. Tap the VPN connection to return to the VPN settings screen, and then tap the VPN connection to disconnect from it. When HTC Amaze 4G has disconnected from the VPN, the VPN disconnected icon is displayed in the notification area of the title bar.

  • Page 180: Using Htc Amaze 4G As A Modem (Usb Tethering)

    HTC Amaze 4G to connect to the Internet. § You need your SIM card inserted on HTC Amaze 4G to use the data connection. § To use HTC Amaze 4G as a modem, you need to install HTC Sync on your computer first.

  • Page 181: Using Htc Amaze 4G As A Wireless Router

    Share your data connection with other devices by turning HTC Amaze 4G into a wireless router. Make sure the data connection on HTC Amaze 4G is turned on before you use it as a wireless router. 1. From the Home screen, press 2.

  • Page 182: Bluetooth

    A2DP Bluetooth profile. § Before you connect your headset, you need to make it discoverable so HTC Amaze 4G can find it. You can find out how to do this by referring to your headset manual. 1. From the Home screen, press 2.

  • Page 183: Disconnecting Or Unpairing From A Bluetooth Device

    Bluetooth 4. Make sure that the headset is discoverable. 5. Tap Scan for devices. HTC Amaze 4G will start to scan for Bluetooth devices within range. 6. When you see the name of your headset displayed in the Bluetooth devices section, tap the name.

  • Page 184: Sending Information Using Bluetooth

    “Receive Beams” or “Receive Files”. Refer to the device’s documentation for instructions on receiving information over Bluetooth. 1. On HTC Amaze 4G, open the app that contains the information or file you want to send.

  • Page 185: Receiving Information Using Bluetooth

    4. If you haven't paired with the receiving device before, tap Scan for devices. 5. Tap the name of the receiving device. 6. If prompted, accept the pairing request on HTC Amaze 4G and on the receiving device. Also enter the same passcode or confirm the auto-generated passcode on both devices.

  • Page 186: Adding The Bluetooth Received Folder To The Home Screen

    3. If the Bluetooth check box is not selected, select it to turn Bluetooth on. 4. Select the Discoverable check box. 5. On the sending device, send one or more files to HTC Amaze 4G. Refer to the device’s documentation for instructions on sending information over Bluetooth.

  • Page 187: Security

    Protect your personal information and prevent others from using HTC Amaze 4G without your permission by setting a screen lock pattern, PIN or password. Your screen lock will be asked every time HTC Amaze 4G is turned on or when it’s idle for a certain period of time.

  • Page 188: Changing Your Screen Lock

    If you’ve forgotten your screen lock pattern, you have up to five attempts to try and unlock HTC Amaze 4G. If this fails, you can unlock HTC Amaze 4G by entering your Google Account user name and password. 1. On the unlock screen, enter your lock pattern.

  • Page 189: Settings

    § Choose sounds to use for the ringtones and notifications. § Adjust media playback volume. § Set to lower the ring volume when you move HTC Amaze 4G when it’s ringing, make it ring louder when inside a bag or pocket, and turn on the speakerphone when you flip it over.

  • Page 190: Changing Display Settings

    § Set the default USB connection type to use whenever you connect HTC Amaze 4G to your computer. § Or, select the Ask me check box to set HTC Amaze 4G to always display the screen for selecting the USB connection type.

  • Page 191: Turning Automatic Screen Rotation Off

    1. From the Home screen, press 2. Tap Display > G-Sensor calibration. 3. Place HTC Amaze 4G on a flat and level surface, and then tap Calibrate. 4. After the recalibration process, tap OK. Keeping the screen on while charging HTC Amaze 4G You can keep the screen from turning off while you’re charging HTC Amaze 4G.

  • Page 192: Changing Sound Settings

    To help avoid missing incoming calls when HTC Amaze 4G is in your pocket or bag, the pocket mode feature gradually increases the ring volume and vibrates when you receive a call. When not in your pocket or bag, HTC Amaze 4G will ring at the normal volume you set.

  • Page 193: Changing The Language

    3. Select or clear the Flip for speaker check box. Changing the language When you turn HTC Amaze 4G on for the first time, you’re asked to choose the language you want to use. If you want, you can still change the language after you set up HTC Amaze 4G.

  • Page 194: Managing Memory

    Settings 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. From the Home screen, press 2. Tap Wireless & networks > Mobile networks > Network Mode. 3.

  • Page 195: Stopping Running Applications Using Task Manager

    2. Tap Applications > Manage applications. 3. On the Downloaded tab, tap the application you want to move. 4. Choose whether to move the application to the storage card or to HTC Amaze Stopping running applications using Task Manager Use Task Manager to free up memory by stopping running applications that you're not currently using.

  • Page 196: Checking Information About Htc Amaze 4G

    Software Enable or disable the automatic check feature for software updates updates for HTC Amaze 4G. You can also tap Check now to manually check for software updates. Tell HTC Turn Tell HTC on or off. When enabled, you’re helping us know if HTC Amaze 4G encounters a technical problem.

  • Page 197: Update And Reset

    From time to time, software updates for HTC Amaze 4G may be available. HTC Amaze 4G can check and then notify you if there’s a new update. You can then download and install the software update using the Wi-Fi or data connection. You can also manually check if there's an available software update.

  • Page 198: Restarting Htc Amaze 4G

    HTC Amaze 4G on to restart it. Resetting HTC Amaze 4G Do a factory reset to return HTC Amaze 4G to its original state before the first time you turned it on. If you’re passing HTC Amaze 4G on to someone else or HTC Amaze 4G has a persistent problem that cannot be solved, you can perform a factory reset (also called a hard reset).

  • Page 199: Trademarks And Copyrights

    Trademarks and copyrights Trademarks and copyrights HTC, the HTC logo, the HTC quietly brilliant logo, HTC Amaze 4G, Friend Stream, HTC Sense, HTC Sync, and HTC Watch are trademarks or service marks of HTC Corporation. Google, the Google logo, Android, the Android logo, Android Market, the Android...
  • Page 200 Trademarks and copyrights retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form without prior written permission of HTC.

  • Page 201: Index

    Index Index Airplane mode Alarm Albums - Perfect Pics Android Market Apps - deleting - installing 144, 167 Back up contacts Battery - installing - optimizing battery life - removing Bluetooth - connecting a Bluetooth headset or car kit - disconnecting or unpairing - sending information - sharing music - turning on or off...
  • Page 202 Index Exchange ActiveSync - Out of office - sending a meeting request - working with Exchange ActiveSync email Facebook - sharing your location Facebook for HTC Sense Factory reset Firmware Flashlight Flight mode FM Radio Friend Stream Gallery - about...
  • Page 203 Index - deleting - deleting a conversation - forwarding - protecting from deletion - viewing Modem - USB tethering - using your computer Music - browsing the library - listening - playing music from Lock screen - playlist - setting a song as ringtone - sharing music using Bluetooth - widget News...
  • Page 204 Index Settings - About phone - Applications - Language & keyboard - Power - SD & phone storage - Sound Sharing - games and apps SIM card - copying a message - inserting - removing Slideshow Smart dial Social networks - adding - viewing photos Software update...

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