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  • Page 1: Mytouch 4G Slide

    myTouch 4G Slide User guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Getting started Inside the box myTouch 4G Slide Back cover SIM card Storage card Battery Switching the power on or off Setting up myTouch 4G Slide for the first time Finger gestures Ways of getting contacts into myTouch 4G Slide Home screen Basics Adjusting the volume...
  • Page 3 Contents What can I do during a call? Setting up a conference call Wi-Fi Calling Internet calls Using Call log Using Home dialing Call services Turning Airplane mode on or off Messages Opening Messages Sending a text message (SMS) Sending a picture message (MMS) Resuming a draft message Viewing and replying to a message Forwarding a message...
  • Page 4 Importing a contact from an Exchange ActiveSync account Merging contact information Backing up your contacts to the storage card Contact information and conversations Sending contact information as a vCard Contact groups Social Facebook for HTC Sense Using Friend Stream Chatting in Google Talk Email Gmail Mail Calendar...
  • Page 5 Contents Listening to FM Radio Using Flashlight Sharing games and apps T-Mobile apps T-Mobile My Account T-Mobile My Device T-Mobile TV Keyboard Using the QWERTY keyboard Adjusting the QWERTY keyboard settings Using Swype Entering text using Swype Entering text by typing Adjusting Swype settings Using the onscreen keyboard Entering words with predictive text...
  • Page 6 Contents Update and reset Software updates Restarting myTouch 4G Slide Resetting myTouch 4G Slide Trademarks and copyrights Index...

  • 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: § myTouch 4G Slide § Battery (preinstalled) § microSD ™ card (preinstalled) § SIM card (preinstalled) § USB cable § Power adapter § Quick start guide §...
  • Page 9 Getting started Top panel 1. 3.5mm headset jack 2. POWER/LOCK Left and right panels 1. VOLUME UP 2. VOLUME DOWN 3. USB connector 4. CAMERA Back panel 1. Speaker 2. Back cover 3. Noise-cancelling microphone 4. LED flash 5. 8.0 megapixel camera...

  • Page 10: Back Cover

    Getting started Back cover Removing the back cover Remove the back cover to access the battery compartment, SIM card slot, and storage card slot. Make sure to switch off myTouch 4G Slide before removing the back cover. 1. Turn off myTouch 4G Slide and hold it securely with the front facing down. 2.

  • Page 11: Replacing The Back Cover

    Getting started Replacing the back cover 1. Press the top part of the back cover against the exposed back panel. 2. Press the sides of the back cover against the phone and make sure that there are no gaps. You’ll hear several clicks as you press the back cover to indicate that it is being secured in place.

  • Page 12: Sim Card

    Getting started SIM card The SIM card contains your phone number, service details, and phonebook/message memory. Both 1.8V and 3V SIM cards can be used. Inserting the SIM card 1. Take the back cover off. 2. Remove the battery. 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.

  • Page 13: Storage Card

    Getting started Storage card Use the storage card to store your photos, videos, and music. You’ll find the storage card already inserted in myTouch 4G Slide. Inserting the storage card 1. Take the back cover off. 2. Insert the microSD card into the storage card slot with its gold contacts facing down and push it until it clicks into place.

  • Page 14: Battery

    Getting started Battery myTouch 4G Slide uses a rechargeable battery. How long the battery can last before it needs recharging depends on how you use myTouch 4G Slide. Among these are the ® features and accessories you use (for example, leaving your Bluetooth connection always on uses more power).

  • Page 15: Inserting The Battery

    Getting started Inserting the battery Please use only the original battery that came with your myTouch 4G Slide or a replacement that T-Mobile recommends. 1. Take the back cover off. 2. Insert the battery (with its exposed copper contacts first) into the battery compartment.

  • Page 16: Charging The Battery

    Getting started Charging the battery The battery is partially charged when shipped. Before you turn on and start using myTouch 4G Slide, it is recommended that you charge the battery. Some batteries perform best after several full charge/discharge cycles. § The battery is already installed in myTouch 4G Slide when shipped. A thin film is inserted between the battery and the compartment.

  • Page 17: Switching The Power On Or Off

    Getting started Switching the power on or off Switching the power on Press the POWER/LOCK button. Easy. When you turn on myTouch 4G Slide for the first time, you’ll need to set it up. Switching the power off 1. If the display is off, press the POWER/LOCK button to turn it back on, then unlock the screen.

  • Page 18: Ways Of Getting Contacts Into Mytouch 4G Slide

    Google Account. You can also create more Google contacts right from myTouch 4G Slide. Facebook Log in to your Facebook account through Facebook for HTC Sense to import your Facebook friends' contact information. Phone contacts You can choose to create and store contacts directly in myTouch 4G Slide or transfer existing ones from your old phone.

  • Page 19: Home Screen

    Getting started Home screen Your Home screen is where you make myTouch 4G Slide your own. You can customize the Home screen by adding widgets, favorite applications, shortcuts, and folders so they’re always just a tap away. To find out how, see Personalizing on page Extended Home screen...
  • 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 five 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

    Basics Sleep mode Sleep mode saves battery power by putting myTouch 4G Slide into a low power state while the display is off. It also stops accidental button presses when myTouch 4G Slide is in your bag. You’ll still receive messages and calls though. Switching to Sleep mode Briefly press the POWER/LOCK button to turn off the display and switch to Sleep mode.

  • 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

    Basics Wired microphone headset 2G in use connected Roaming Wired headset connected No signal Bluetooth is on No SIM card installed Connected to a Bluetooth device Connected to a Wi-Fi network Airplane mode Data synchronizing GPS is on Network sharing is on Alarm is set Notification icons Notification icons on the status bar make it easy for you to keep on top of your...

  • Page 25: Notification Led

    Basics Upcoming event Uploading data (animated) New updates from your social Downloading data (animated) networks Matched contacts suggestion Waiting to upload myTouch 4G Slide software Downloaded Android Market app update available installed successfully Update available for an app Song is playing downloaded from Android Market Storage card is safe to remove or FM Radio app in use...

  • 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

    Basics 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 myTouch 4G Slide settings. 1. Press and hold the status bar, then slide your finger downward to open the Notifications panel.

  • Page 28: Connecting Mytouch 4G Slide To A Computer

    Basics Connecting myTouch 4G Slide to a computer You can set the type of USB connection myTouch 4G Slide will use whenever you connect it to a computer using the USB cable. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Connect to PC. 2.

  • Page 29: 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 30: Printing

    Basics Searching or translating text 1. After you have selected the text you want to search for or translate, tap 2. Tap one of the following tabs: Google Search Look for related information using Google Search, based on the text that you selected.
  • Page 31 Basics 4. Select the files you want to print at the top of the screen or set the page range you want to print. Tap Advanced to set the page size, print layout, and page orientation, and choose if you want to print in color or black and white. 5.

  • Page 32: Personalizing

    Personalizing Personalizing Making myTouch 4G Slide truly yours Make myTouch 4G Slide look and sound just the way you want it. Personalize it with a different wallpaper, ringtone, and notification sound for events such as incoming text, email, and calendar reminders. From the Home screen, press and tap Personalize to get started.
  • Page 33 Personalizing 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 34: Adding Icons And Other Shortcuts On Your Home Screen

    Personalizing Adding icons and other shortcuts on your Home screen Place app icons on your Home screen to open apps quicker. You can also add shortcuts to settings and specific information such as a bookmarked webpage, someone’s phone number, a music playlist, route directions, and many other items, to your Home screen.

  • Page 35: Rearranging Or Removing Widgets And Icons On Your Home Screen

    Personalizing 3. Tap New folder. 4. Press and hold an app icon or a shortcut that you want to move to the folder. myTouch 4G Slide then vibrates. Don’t lift your finger just yet. 5. Drag the app icon or shortcut and drop it on top of the folder. Simply tap the folder to open it so you can access the apps and shortcuts inside the folder.

  • Page 36: Rearranging The Home Screen

    Personalizing Rearranging the Home screen Reorder your Home screen panels in any way that fits how you use them. For example, move the panels with frequently-used widgets, shortcuts, and folders closer to the main Home screen. The center thumbnail in Leap view is always the main Home screen. 1.

  • Page 37: Phone Calls

    Phone calls Phone calls Different ways of making calls Besides making calls from the phone dialer screen on myTouch 4G Slide, 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 38: Using Speed Dial

    Phone calls Using Speed dial Use Speed dial to call a phone number with a single tap. For example, if you assign a contact’s number to the number 2 key, you can just press and hold 2 to dial the number.

  • Page 39: Making An Emergency Call

    Phone calls Making an emergency call In some regions, you can make emergency calls from myTouch 4G Slide even if you don’t have a SIM card installed or your SIM card has been blocked. 1. On the Home screen, tap 2.
  • Page 40 If myTouch 4G Slide 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 41: What Can I Do During A Call

    Phone calls What can I do during a call? When a call is in progress, use the buttons onscreen to mute or unmute the microphone or to turn the speakerphone on or off. You can also press and choose whether to add a call, place the call on hold, mute the microphone, and more. Putting a call on hold 1.

  • Page 42: Setting Up A Conference Call

    Phone calls Ending a call Do one of the following to end the call: § On the call screen, tap End call. If the display is off, press POWER/LOCK to turn on the screen so you can tap End call. §...

  • Page 43: Wi-Fi Calling

    Phone calls Wi-Fi Calling When you're in a place with limited cellular coverage but with Wi-Fi ® connection, use Wi-Fi Calling to make and receive calls over Wi-Fi using your available rate plan minutes. Turning on Wi-Fi Calling Make sure that myTouch 4G Slide is connected to a Wi-Fi network before you turn on Wi-Fi Calling.

  • Page 44: Internet Calls

    Phone calls Internet calls When you're connected to a Wi-Fi network, you can make and receive calls through an Internet calling account. Adding an Internet calling account Before you add an Internet calling account, make sure that you've registered with an Internet calling service that supports voice calls over Session Initiation Protocol (SIP).

  • Page 45: Using Call Log

    Phone calls Using Call log Use Call log to check missed calls, your dialed numbers, and received calls. Checking a missed call You will see the missed call icon in the status bar when you miss a call. 1. Slide open the Notifications panel to check who the caller is. 2.

  • Page 46: Using Home Dialing

    Phone calls Using Home dialing When you're on a trip abroad, it's easy to dial friends and family from home. Your home country code is automatically added when you make calls while roaming. 1. On the Home screen, tap 2. Enter the phone number from your home country that you wish to call. If you enter a leading zero, it will be removed.

  • Page 47: Turning Airplane Mode On Or Off

    Phone calls Home country Enable or disable the Home dialing feature. Home dialing Set the country code to be automatically added before the phone numbers you dial while you're roaming. TTY mode Enable TTY (Teletypewriter) support for your phone. Call forwarding Select how you want to handle busy, unanswered, and unreachable calls.

  • Page 48: 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 picture messages (MMS). From the Home screen, tap > Messages. The Messages screen opens, where all your sent and received messages are neatly grouped into conversations, by contact name or phone number.

  • Page 49: 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 50: Resuming A Draft Message

    Messages 6. Press , tap Attach, and then choose the type of attachment. Picture Take a photo and attach it, or attach an existing photo. Video Record a video and attach it, or attach an existing video. Audio Make a voice recording and attach it, or attach an existing audio file.

  • Page 51: Viewing And Replying To A Message

    Messages Viewing and replying to a message Depending on your notification settings, myTouch 4G Slide 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. 1.

  • Page 52: Forwarding A Message

    Messages Replying to another phone number of the contact When a contact has multiple phone numbers stored on myTouch 4G Slide, 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 53: Viewing And Saving An Attachment From A Multimedia Message

    Messages Viewing and saving an attachment from a multimedia message If you are concerned about the size of your data downloads, check the multimedia message size first before you download it. When Auto-retrieve in MMS settings is disabled, only the message header is downloaded.

  • Page 54: Deleting A Conversation

    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 on the options menu. 5. When prompted to confirm, tap OK. Deleting several messages within a conversation 1.

  • Page 55: Setting Message Options

    Messages Setting message options On the All messages screen, press and then tap Settings. Notifications § Receive a notification in the status bar and set myTouch 4G Slide to vibrate or play a sound when a message arrives or when a message is not sent successfully, and choose a notification sound.

  • Page 56: Search And Web Browser

    Search and Web browser Search and Web browser Searching myTouch 4G Slide and the Web You can search for information on myTouch 4G Slide 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 57: Using The Web Browser

    Search and Web browser 3. In the search box, enter the words you want to search for. As you type, matching items on myTouch 4G Slide and suggestions from Google web search are shown as a list. 4. Do one of the following: §...

  • Page 58: 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 59: Downloading From The Web

    Search and Web browser Switching between browser windows 1. While viewing a webpage, do one of the following: § Press and then tap Windows. § Pinch the screen (zoom out) until you see the other browser windows. 2. Select the browser window you want to view by sliding your finger on the screen from right to left.

  • Page 60: Viewing Bookmarks And Previously Visited Pages

    Search and Web browser Downloading apps from the Web You can download apps directly from your favorite websites. Apps downloaded from the Web can be from unknown sources. To protect myTouch 4G Slide and your personal data, we strongly recommend that you download and install only apps you trust.

  • Page 61: Setting Browser Options

    Search and Web browser 3. Tap at the right of the bookmark you want to edit. 4. Enter your changes, and then tap Done. Viewing a previously visited page 1. While viewing a webpage, press , and then tap Bookmarks. 2.
  • Page 62 Search and Web browser Browsing full versions of all websites Some websites display a mobile version of their pages on phone web browsers. You can choose to view the full version of all pages, even for these sites. From the browser screen, press , tap More >...

  • Page 63: Camera

    Camera Camera Camera basics Whether traveling for business or fun, enjoy taking photos and videos of your trip and encounters with myTouch 4G Slide. 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 64: 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 65: Taking A Photo

    Camera Taking a photo 1. From the Home screen, tap > Camera. 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.

  • Page 66: 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 again.

  • Page 67: Taking A Panoramic Photo

    Camera Portrait When you're pointing the camera at a group of people, it automatically detects and focuses on their faces. Macro When you're pointing the camera at an object, it auto focuses on the object at close distance. Night (photo mode only) When you're in a low-lit environment, the camera enhances brightness in your photos and videos.

  • Page 68: Taking A High Dynamic Range (Hdr) Photo

    Camera Taking a high dynamic range (HDR) photo Take photos like a pro with HDR imaging. When enabled, myTouch 4G Slide renders both the bright and dark areas of your subject. The result: better photos with the right image intensity and contrast levels. 1.
  • Page 69 Camera Resolution/Video Choose a photo or video resolution to use. quality Review duration Set the time for a captured photo or video to be displayed on the Review screen before the camera changes back to the Viewfinder screen. Widescreen (photo When this check box is selected (default), photo resolutions mode only) available for selection are in 16:9 ratio and you can use the...

  • Page 70: Photos, Videos, And Music

    Photos, videos, and music Photos, videos, and music Gallery About the Gallery app Relive the fun while viewing photos and videos of your latest travels or your pet’s ® newest tricks. Get an audience by tagging your Facebook and Flickr friends.

  • Page 71: Viewing Photos

    Photos, videos, and music Viewing photos 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 , and then tap Show on map to see the location where you took the photo.

  • Page 72: Watching A Video

    Photos, videos, and music Viewing photos as a slideshow View the photos in an album as a slideshow. 1. Select an album whose photos you want to view as a slideshow. 2. Tap § Tap the screen to show the playback controls. §...

  • Page 73: Trimming A Video

    Photos, videos, and music 3. In the menu that opens, tap Edit, and then tap Crop. You’ll see a crop box around the photo. 4. To adjust the crop box size, press and hold the edge of the box. 5. When directional arrows appear, drag your finger inward or outward to resize the crop box.

  • Page 74: Sending Your Photos And Videos

    Photos, videos, and music 3. Drag the two trim sliders approximately 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 selected frame. 4.
  • Page 75 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 76 Photos, videos, and music Sharing photos and videos on Flickr You need to be logged in to your Flickr account to be able to upload photos or videos. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Gallery. 2. Tap the album that has the photos or videos you want to share. 3.
  • Page 77 Photos, videos, and music 5. Enter a title for the videos you're uploading. 6. Tap More details where you can enter information such as description and tags, and select a privacy option. 7. Tap Upload. Viewing photos in your social networks and online albums Right in the Gallery app, check what you and your friends have uploaded to your social networks and online albums.
  • Page 78 Photos, videos, and music Viewing photos on Picasa You need to be logged in to your Google account to view photos you've uploaded to your Web Albums. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Gallery. 2. Tap > Picasa Web Albums. You can view photos in your online albums in the same way as you view photos on your storage card.

  • Page 79: Music

    Photos, videos, and music Music Listening to music Enjoy listening to songs and music on myTouch 4G Slide using the Music app. You need to copy music files to your storage card first to use the Music app to play music.

  • Page 80: Browsing Music In The Library

    Photos, videos, and music You can also pause music playback right from the Notifications panel. 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 81 Photos, videos, and music Setting a song as a ringtone You can choose a song from the Music app’s library and set it as your regular ringtone or a ringtone for a certain contact. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then tap Media Room >...

  • Page 82: Finding Music Videos On Youtube

    Photos, videos, and music Sharing music using Bluetooth You can choose a song from the Music app’s library and send it to someone’s device or your computer using Bluetooth. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then tap Media Room > Music. 2.

  • Page 83: Connected Media

    Photos, videos, and music Connected Media Sharing media on your home network Sharing photos, videos, and music with a bigger circle of friends is easy 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 ®...
  • Page 84 Photos, videos, and music Controls Play the previous photo or music track. Play the next photo or music track. Shuffle your music playlist. Select a repeat mode for photos or music tracks. Show available media that you can share. When playing music, tap to turn on SRS. When playing music, tap to switch to the Now playing list.

  • Page 85: Accounts And Sync

    Accounts and sync Accounts and sync About online accounts myTouch 4G Slide can sync with popular online social networking and email accounts. The information you can get includes: § Gmail, Exchange ActiveSync, and other POP3/IMAP email. § Google and Exchange ActiveSync contacts, as well as your friends’ contact information in Facebook and their Twitter profiles.

  • Page 86: Adding A Social Network Account

    Accounts and sync Forgot your Google Account password? If you have forgotten your Google Account password, you can try to recover it by going to the Google website. 1. On myTouch 4G Slide or on your computer, open your web browser and go to https://www.google.com/accounts/ForgotPasswd.

  • Page 87: Synchronizing An Account Manually

    Accounts and sync Synchronizing an account manually 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Accounts & sync. 2. Tap the account that you want to sync. 3. Tap Sync now. Changing account settings You can change settings such as the sync frequency and the types of information synchronized, the kinds of notification you receive, and the way that account information is displayed.

  • Page 88: About The Contacts App

    People People About the Contacts app With the Contacts app, easily manage your communications with your contacts via phone, messaging, and email. You can also link your contacts to their social network accounts like Facebook and Twitter to see their updates and events from these accounts all in one place.

  • Page 89: Your Contacts List

    People Your contacts list The Contacts app lists all contacts stored on myTouch 4G Slide and from the online accounts you're logged in to. When you open the Contacts app after you've just logged in to a new account, you'll be asked whether to add contacts from that account to your contacts list.

  • Page 90: Setting Up Your Contact Card

    § Tap Me. § You'll see your account name or email address if you're logged in to any of your online accounts such as your Google Account or Facebook for HTC Sense. Tap your name or email address, press , and then tap Edit.

  • Page 91: Searching For Contacts

    People 5. Enter the contact information in the fields provided. Press if you want to close the onscreen keyboard first and easily scroll through the other fields. 6. Tap Save. Searching for contacts 1. From the Home screen, tap > Contacts. 2.

  • Page 92: Merging Contact Information

    People Merging contact information If you have the same contacts on myTouch 4G Slide, Google Account, and social network accounts such as Facebook and Twitter, myTouch 4G Slide will try to combine them automatically or let you decide which contacts to combine. Combining the same contacts avoids duplicated entries in your contacts list.

  • Page 93: Backing Up Your Contacts To The Storage Card

    People 3. Tap (if there are suggested links). 4. On the screen, you can: § Under Suggest links, tap to link the contact to an account. § Under Add contact, tap one of the options to link to another contact. Breaking the link 1.

  • Page 94: Sending Contact Information As A Vcard

    People Updates Shows the contact’s updates and events from social network accounts you've linked like Facebook, Twitter, and Flickr. If you see a notification of the contact’s birthday under the Events section, you can tap the notification and choose how you want to greet your contact, such as to write on the person's Facebook wall.

  • Page 95: Contact Groups

    People To send Do this Your contact Tap My contact card, press and then tap Send my information contact info. 3. Tap the box below your name, and then choose how you want to send it. 4. Select the type of information you want to send, and then tap Send. Contact groups Assign contacts to groups so you can easily send a message or email to a whole group.

  • Page 96: Deleting A Group

    People 3. You can: § Tap the group name to change the name. You can only change the name for groups that you have created. § Tap the icon to the left of the group name to change or remove the group photo.

  • Page 97: Social

    If you signed in to your Facebook account when you turned on and set up myTouch 4G Slide for the first time, that means your Facebook account is linked to Facebook for HTC Sense on myTouch 4G Slide. With Facebook for HTC Sense, you can: §...

  • Page 98: 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 >...
  • Page 99 Social 4. Tap and then choose what you want to attach to your tweet or status update. Picture Select From Camera to take a photo and attach it or From Gallery to attach a photo. Location Add your current location or a location you pick on a map.
  • Page 100 Sharing your location with your Facebook friends Eating out in your fave restaurant? Tell your friends where you are. § 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 >...

  • Page 101: Chatting In Google Talk

    Social Chatting in Google Talk Google Talk is Google’s instant messaging program. It lets you communicate with other people that also use Google Talk. If you signed in to your Google Account when you first set up myTouch 4G Slide, you are already signed in to Google Talk. To open Google Talk, on the Home screen tap >...
  • Page 102 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 103: Email

    Email Email Gmail Using Gmail When you first set up myTouch 4G Slide, 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 myTouch 4G Slide, and then switch between accounts in Gmail.

  • Page 104: Mail

    Email 3. Enter the message recipient’s email address in the To field. If you are sending the email to several recipients, separate the email addresses with a comma. If you want to send a carbon copy (Cc) or a blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the email to other recipients, press and then tap Add Cc/Bcc.

  • Page 105: Adding A Microsoft Exchange Activesync Account

    Email Adding a POP3/IMAP email account 1. From the Home screen, tap > Mail. 2. Do one of the following: § If this is your first time to add an email account in Mail, tap Other (POP3/ IMAP) on the Choose a mail provider screen. §...
  • Page 106 Email 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 myTouch 4G Slide. To switch between email accounts, tap the bar that shows the current email account, and then tap another account.

  • Page 107: Managing Email Messages

    Email Unread Displays unread messages. Attachments Displays all messages that have attachments. Conversations Displays email messages as conversations, grouped according to the subject line. Tap a subject in the list to show the email conversation. Refreshing an email account Whatever your automatic synchronization settings are, you can also synchronize your sent and received emails manually at any time.
  • Page 108 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 109 Email 4. Fill in one or more recipients. You can: § Enter email addresses directly in the To field, separating them with a comma. As you enter email addresses, any matching addresses from your contacts list are displayed. Tap a match to enter that address directly. §...
  • Page 110 Email Resuming a draft email message 1. In the email account inbox, press , and then tap Folders > Drafts. 2. Tap the message. 3. When you finish editing the message, tap Send. Reading and replying to an email message 1.

  • Page 111: 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 112: Calendar

    ® § If you're using Microsoft Outlook on your computer, you can set up HTC Sync on your computer to sync Outlook Calendar with the Calendar app. § If you have a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account and you've added it on myTouch 4G Slide, you can sync the Calendar app with your Exchange ActiveSync calendar events.

  • Page 113: Changing Calendar Views

    Calendar 6. To specify the date and time of the event, do one of the following: § If there is a time frame for the event, tap the From and To date and time to set them. § If it is a whole-day event, such as a birthday, set the From and To date, then select the All day check box.

  • Page 114: 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 115: Accepting Or Declining A Meeting Invitation

    Calendar Sharing an event (vCalendar) You can share a calendar event as a vCalendar using Bluetooth or by sending it as a file attachment with your email or message. 1. While viewing an event, press , and then tap Forward. 2.

  • Page 116: Showing Or Hiding Calendars

    Calendar 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 myTouch 4G Slide, 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 117: 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 118: Maps And Location

    Maps and location Maps and location Turning on location services In order to find your location on myTouch 4G Slide, you need to enable location sources. 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap Settings > Location. 2. Select one or both of the following: Use wireless Uses Wi-Fi or your mobile data connection to find your networks...

  • Page 119: 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 120: 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 121: 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 , and then tap Directions. 2. Do any of the following: §...

  • Page 122: 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 123: Android Market And Other Apps

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

  • Page 124: Uninstalling An App

    Android Market and other apps 4. To download or purchase the app, FREE (for free apps) or the price button under Buy (for paid apps). 5. If you agree to the conditions, tap OK to begin downloading and installing the app.

  • Page 125: Using The Clock

    Using the Clock About the HTC Clock widget Use the HTC Clock widget to see your current date, time, and location. You can also use the Clock to show the time in another city. Changing the location on the Clock widget By default, the Clock widget displays your current weather.

  • Page 126: Using Desk Clock

    Android Market and other apps Using Desk Clock The Desk Clock displays the current date, time, and weather. It also shows an alarm clock indicator and the battery level. § Tap the weather image or information to open the Weather app where you can see weather forecasts for the next few days.
  • Page 127 Android Market and other apps Setting an alarm You can use the Clock app's Alarms tab to set up one or more wake-up alarms. 1. On the Alarms tab, select the check box of an alarm and then tap that alarm. 2.

  • Page 128: Checking Weather

    Android Market and other apps Checking Weather Use the Weather app and widget to check the current weather and weather forecasts for the next few days. In addition to your current location, you can view weather forecasts for other cities around the globe. Your settings in the Weather app also control the weather information that is shown in the Clock and Calendar.

  • Page 129: Working On Documents

    Android Market and other apps Changing Weather options 1. On the Weather screen, press and then tap Settings. 2. You can change the following weather settings: Update when opened Select this check box to refresh weather updates every time you open the Weather app. Scheduled sync Select this check box to automatically download weather updates.

  • Page 130: Watching Videos On Youtube

    Android Market and other apps 3. Do any of the following: § If your file is a Microsoft Office Word, a Microsoft Office PowerPoint, or a plain text document, press > Edit. § If your file is a Microsoft Office Excel document, tap a cell and then enter your changes in the text box.

  • Page 131: Listening To Fm Radio

    Android Market and other apps Sharing a video link 1. On the video’s watch screen, tap More > Share. 2. Choose how you want to share the video link from the available options. Capturing and sharing videos on YouTube 1. From the Home screen, tap >...
  • Page 132 Android Market and other apps Tuning in to an FM station There are several things you can do while you’re on the FM Radio screen: § Tap to view the All presets list, and then select a station you want to listen to. §...

  • Page 133: 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 > Flashlight. § To adjust the brightness of the light, simply tap the onscreen power button on the flashlight handle.

  • Page 134: T-Mobile Apps

    T-Mobile apps T-Mobile apps T-Mobile My Account T-Mobile My Account lets you quickly view a summary of your account, and view device information. 1. From the Home screen, tap > My Account. 2. Tap a tab to view its available options. Activity Check a summary of your phone usage.

  • Page 135: T-Mobile Tv

    T-Mobile apps T-Mobile TV Watch TV right on your phone with T-Mobile TV. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Media Room > T-Mobile TV. 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 136: Keyboard

    Keyboard Keyboard Using the QWERTY keyboard Open the QWERTY keyboard for more convenient typing. The QWERTY keyboard also comes with special keys that let you quickly access menus, enter symbols, and more. 1. Hold the phone sideways, with the front panel buttons to your right. 2.
  • Page 137 Keyboard Using the QWERTY keyboard keys Press these keys to enter uppercase letters, numbers, special characters, symbols, and more: Shift key § Press once and then press a letter key to type that letter in uppercase. § Press twice to lock the key and type a series of uppercase letters. The cursor changes when you lock the Shift key: To unlock the Shift key, press it once again.

  • Page 138: Adjusting The Qwerty Keyboard Settings

    Keyboard Adjusting the QWERTY keyboard settings From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Language & keyboard > Touch Input > Hardware keyboard settings. Default keyboard Select the default QWERTY keyboard language. Prediction Select to enable predictive text when using the QWERTY keyboard.

  • Page 139: Entering Text By Typing

    Keyboard Entering text by typing Instead of using Swype, you can enter text by tapping these keys on the Swype keyboard: Press and hold keys with characters at the top to enter numbers, symbols, or accented letters. The gray character displayed on the key is the character that will be inserted when you press and hold that key.

  • Page 140: Selecting A Keyboard Layout

    Keyboard Selecting a keyboard layout You can choose from three different keyboard layouts to suit your typing style. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Language & keyboard > Touch Input. 2. Tap Keyboard types, and then select the keyboard layout that you want to use. Choose one from the following: Standard This layout is similar to a desktop computer keyboard.

  • Page 141: Entering Words With Predictive Text

    Keyboard Enabling multiple keyboard languages If there are multiple keyboard languages available on myTouch 4G Slide, 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. 1.
  • Page 142 Keyboard Setting a second language for the keyboard Aside from the keyboard language you are currently using, you can set the predictive text to be bilingual. As you type, you’ll get word suggestions in two languages that you’ve selected. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings >...

  • Page 143: Entering Text By Speaking

    Keyboard Importing your personal dictionary from your storage card 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Language & keyboard > Touch Input. 2. Tap Personal dictionary > Sync personal dictionary > Restore from storage card. 3.

  • Page 144: 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 145: 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 146 Keyboard Text input § Turn on or off predictive text, spell correction, and word completion. § Enable audible or vibration feedback when typing. § Calibrate the touch keyboard accuracy. Chinese text input Set options for the Chinese input methods. Tutorial Learn how to use the onscreen keyboard with this interactive tutorial.

  • Page 147: Internet Connections

    Internet connections Internet connections Data connection When you turn on myTouch 4G Slide for the first time, it will be automatically set up to use T-Mobile's data connection (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 148: Wi-Fi

    Internet connections Wi-Fi To use Wi-Fi, you need access to a wireless access point or “hotspot”. The availability and strength of the Wi-Fi signal will vary depending on objects, such as buildings or simply a wall between rooms, the Wi-Fi signal has to pass through. Turning Wi-Fi on and connecting to a wireless network 1.

  • Page 149: Connecting To A Virtual Private Network (Vpn)

    Internet connections Checking the wireless network status 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Wireless & networks. 2. On the Wireless & networks screen, tap Wi-Fi settings, and then tap the wireless network that myTouch 4G Slide is currently connected to. A message box is then displayed showing the Wi-Fi network name, status, speed, signal strength, and more.

  • Page 150: Adding A Vpn Connection

    Internet connections 4. Scroll down and confirm the password, and then tap OK. 5. Select the Use secure credentials check box. You can then download and install the certificates needed to access your local network. Your network administrator can tell you how to do this. Adding a VPN connection 1.

  • Page 151: Using Mytouch 4G Slide As A Modem (Usb Tethering)

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

  • Page 152: Using Mytouch 4G Slide As A Wireless Router

    Internet connections Using myTouch 4G Slide as a wireless router Share your data connection with other devices by turning myTouch 4G Slide into a wireless router. Make sure the data connection on myTouch 4G Slide is turned on before you use it as a wireless router.

  • Page 153: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Bluetooth Bluetooth basics Turning Bluetooth on or off 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Wireless & networks. 2. Select or clear the Bluetooth check box. An even easier way to turn Bluetooth on or off is with the Bluetooth widget on the Home screen.

  • Page 154: Disconnecting Or Unpairing From A Bluetooth Device

    Bluetooth 4. Make sure that the headset is discoverable. 5. Tap Scan for devices. myTouch 4G Slide 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 155: Sending Information Using Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Unpairing from a Bluetooth device You can make myTouch 4G Slide forget its pairing connection with another Bluetooth device. Doing so may require you to enter or confirm a passcode again if you want to reconnect to the other device. 1.
  • Page 156 Bluetooth Contact 1. On the Contacts app, tap a contact to view the contact's details. 2. Press and then tap Send contact. 3. Tap the down arrow icon, and then select Bluetooth. 4. Choose which details to share, and then tap Send. Calendar In Day view, Agenda view, or Week view, press and hold appointment or...

  • Page 157: Receiving Information Using Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Receiving information using Bluetooth myTouch 4G Slide lets you receive various files with Bluetooth, including photos, music tracks, and documents such as PDFs. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Wireless & networks. 2. Tap Bluetooth settings. 3.

  • Page 158: Security

    Security Security Protecting your SIM card with a PIN Add another layer of security for myTouch 4G Slide by assigning a PIN (personal identification number) to your SIM. Make sure you have the default SIM PIN provided by T-Mobile before continuing. 1.

  • Page 159: Changing Your Screen Lock

    Security 3. Tap one of the following: None Disable the screen lock you’ve previously created. Pattern Set a screen lock pattern by following the onscreen instructions. Set a numeric password of at least four digits. Password Set an alpha-numeric password. 4.

  • Page 160: Settings

    Settings Settings Settings on myTouch 4G Slide Control and customize phone settings on the Settings screen. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. Personalize Make myTouch 4G Slide truly yours with the various personalization options available. Wireless & Set up wireless connections, such as Wi-Fi, data connection, and networks Bluetooth, enable Airplane mode, and more.

  • Page 161: Changing Display Settings

    § Turn on or off scheduled checks for system software updates, or manually check for updates. § Turn Tell HTC on or off. When enabled, you're helping us know if myTouch 4G Slide encounters a technical problem. § View different information about myTouch 4G Slide, such as the mobile network type, signal strength, battery level, and more.

  • Page 162: Turning Automatic Screen Rotation Off

    Settings Turning automatic screen rotation off By default, the screen orientation automatically adjusts depending on how you hold myTouch 4G Slide. Automatic rotation is not supported in all application screens. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2.

  • Page 163: Changing Sound Settings

    Settings Changing sound settings Switching between silent, vibration, and normal modes Do one of the following: § To change back from silent to normal mode, simply press the VOLUME UP button. § To change back from vibration to normal mode, press the VOLUME UP button twice.

  • Page 164: Changing The Language

    Settings Switching to speakerphone automatically When you're on a call, you can switch to speakerphone by simply flipping myTouch 4G Slide over. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Sound. 3. Select or clear the Flip for speaker check box. Changing the language Changing the language adjusts the keyboard layout, date and time formatting, and more.

  • Page 165: Managing Memory

    Settings Managing memory Checking how much phone memory is available for use 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap SD & phone storage. The available phone memory is displayed in the Internal storage section. Checking the available storage card space 1.

  • Page 166: Checking Information About Mytouch 4G Slide

    Check updates for myTouch 4G Slide operating system. updates Tell HTC Turn Tell HTC on or off. When enabled, you’re helping us know if myTouch 4G Slide encounters a technical problem. You can also choose when you want to send error reports.

  • Page 167: Update And Reset

    2. Wait for the update to download and install on myTouch 4G Slide. When the update is finished, myTouch 4G Slide will automatically restart. Checking for updates manually 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap About phone > HTC Software updates > Check now.

  • Page 168: Restarting Mytouch 4G Slide

    Update and reset Restarting myTouch 4G Slide If myTouch 4G Slide is running slower than normal, an application is not performing properly, or myTouch 4G Slide becomes unresponsive, try restarting myTouch 4G Slide and see if that helps solve the problem. 1.

  • Page 169: Trademarks And Copyrights

    Trademarks and copyrights Trademarks and copyrights HTC, the HTC logo, the HTC quietly brilliant logo, Friend Stream, and HTC Sync are trademarks or service marks of HTC Corporation. Google, the Google logo, Android, the Android logo, Android Market, the Android...
  • Page 170 No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or storing in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form without prior written permission of HTC.

  • Page 171: Index

    - turning on or off Browser - bookmarks Facebook - navigating and zooming - sharing your location - opening a new window Facebook for HTC Sense - options Factory reset - using Firmware Flashlight Flight mode Calendar Friend Stream...
  • Page 172 Hard reset microSD card Headphones Home screen - rearranging items Notifications - rearranging the home panels - panel HTC Clock - Desk Clock - setting an alarm - World Clock Online accounts - about - managing Onscreen keyboard Internet calling...
  • Page 173 Index Ring volume Text message - lowering ring volume automatically - making your phone ring louder Updating phone software Ringtone Upgrade - trimming Router Videos - sharing Screen - trimming - adjusting screen brightness - watching - changing the time before the screen Voice input turns off - recalibrating G-sensor...

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