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  • Page 1 Your HTC Vivid User guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SIM card Storage card Battery Switching the power on or off Entering your PIN Finger gestures Setting up HTC Vivid for the first time Ways of getting contacts into HTC Vivid Home screen Basics Adjusting the volume Sleep mode Status icons...
  • Page 3 Managing message conversations Backing up your text messages Setting message options Search and Web browser Searching HTC Vivid and the Web Browsing the Web Downloading files and apps Viewing bookmarks and previously visited pages Syncing your bookmarks with Google Chrome...
  • Page 4 Backing up your contacts to the storage card Contact information and conversations Sending contact information Contact groups Adding People widgets Social Facebook for HTC Sense Twitter for HTC Sense About Friend Stream Updating your status in Friend Stream Enjoying Facebook in Friend Stream Tweeting in Friend Stream...
  • Page 5 Syncing your calendar events Syncing your contacts Syncing your web bookmarks Syncing documents and email attachments Installing an app from your computer to HTC Vivid Syncing another device with your computer Keyboard Using the onscreen keyboard Entering words with predictive text...
  • Page 6 Contents Connecting to a virtual private network (VPN) Using HTC Vivid as a modem (USB tethering) Sharing your data connection using Mobile Hotspot Connecting to the Internet through a computer Bluetooth Bluetooth basics Connecting a Bluetooth headset or car kit...

  • 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 Vivid § Battery § USB cable § Power adapter § Quick start guide § Safety and regulatory guide HTC Vivid Front panel 1. HOME 2.
  • Page 9 Getting started Top panel 1. 3.5mm headset jack 2. POWER Left and right panels 1. USB connector 2. VOLUME controls Back panel 1. Microphone 2. Back cover 3. 8 megapixel camera 4. Dual LED flash 5. Speaker...

  • 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 Vivid before removing the back cover. 1. Securely hold HTC Vivid facing down. 2. With your thumbs, push the back cover up to unlock it.

  • Page 11: Replacing The Back Cover

    Getting started Replacing the back cover Your phone’s antennas are placed underneath the back cover. To get the best signal for calls, data connection, and GPS navigation, be sure to secure the back cover tightly to the phone. 1. Insert the back cover tabs into the openings on your phone's back panel. 2.

  • 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 Vivid before removing your SIM card. 1. Take the back cover off. 2. Remove the battery.

  • Page 13: Storage Card

    Removing the storage card If HTC Vivid is on, you must first "unmount" the storage card before removing it to prevent corrupting or damaging the files in the storage card. 1. Take the back cover off.

  • Page 14: Battery

    Also, consider your location: poor signal strength from your mobile network and extreme temperature make the battery work harder. Removing the battery film Before using HTC Vivid 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

    Getting started Charging the battery Before you turn on and start using HTC Vivid, it is recommended that you charge the battery. § The battery is already installed in HTC Vivid when shipped. A thin film is inserted between the battery and the compartment. You need to remove this film before you can charge the battery.

  • Page 17: Entering Your Pin

    Rotate For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning HTC Vivid sideways. When entering text, you can turn HTC Vivid sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard. Pinch In some apps, like Gallery or the web browser, you can “pinch” the screen using two fingers (for example, thumb and index finger) to zoom in or zoom out when viewing a picture or a web page.

  • Page 18: Setting Up Htc Vivid For The First Time

    Getting started Setting up HTC Vivid for the first time When you switch on HTC Vivid for the first time, you’ll be asked to set it up. Just follow the onscreen instructions and you’ll be up and running in no time.

  • Page 19: Home Screen

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

  • Page 20: Basics

    Sleep mode saves battery power by putting HTC Vivid into a low power state while the display is off. It also stops accidental button presses when HTC Vivid is in your bag. You’ll still receive messages and calls though, and missed calls and messages appear on the lock screen.

  • Page 21: Status Icons

    Basics Waking up from Sleep mode To wake HTC Vivid up manually, press the POWER button. You’ll need to unlock the screen. HTC Vivid automatically wakes up when you have an incoming call. Unlocking the screen Pull the ring up to unlock the screen.

  • Page 22: Notifications

    Basics Signal strength Battery is low (20% remaining) Battery is very low (10% or less EDGE/GPRS connected remaining) EDGE/GPRS in use Silent mode 3G/HSPA connected Vibrate mode 3G/HSPA in use Microphone is mute 4G LTE connected Speakerphone is on Wired microphone headset 4G LTE in use connected Roaming...

  • Page 23: Notification Icons

    Basics § Solid green light when HTC Vivid is connected to the power adapter or a computer and the battery is fully charged. § Flashing green light when you have a pending notification. § Solid orange light when the battery is being charged.

  • Page 24: Switching Between Recently Opened Apps

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

  • Page 25: Where Apps, Data, And Files Are Stored

    3. Tap the On/Off switch next to an item to turn it off or on. 4. To access Wi-Fi settings, tap next to Wi-Fi connection. 5. To access all HTC Vivid settings, tap next to Additional settings. Where apps, data, and files are stored...

  • Page 26: Connecting Your Phone To A Computer

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

  • Page 27: Transferring Contacts From Your Old Phone

    5. On HTC Vivid, tap Next to continue. HTC Vivid automatically turns Bluetooth on and searches for Bluetooth devices. 6. From the device list, choose your old phone and then tap Next. HTC Vivid then tries to pair with your old phone. You’ll see a security passkey on the screen.

  • Page 28: Copying And Sharing Text

    Basics Copying and sharing text In apps such as the web browser and Mail, you can select and copy text, and then paste or share 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 29: Printing

    Connect HTC Vivid to a supported printer and print out documents, email, meeting invitations, photos, and more. § Both printer and HTC Vivid must be turned on and connected to the same local network. Connect HTC Vivid 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 30 Basics 3. Tap Next, and then select the manufacturer and model of the printer. 4. Tap Save. The printer appears on the list and you can tap it to print your photo or document.

  • Page 31: Personalizing

    Personalizing Personalizing Making HTC Vivid truly yours Make HTC Vivid 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 32: Changing Your Wallpaper

    3. Tap one of the following: Gallery Choose an existing photo and crop it. HTC wallpapers Choose a preset wallpaper, and then tap Preview. Live wallpapers Choose a preset animated wallpaper, and then tap Preview. If the animated wallpaper you chose can be customized, tap Settings.

  • Page 33: Applying A New Skin

    2. On the Add to home tab, tap 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 34: Adding Apps And Other Shortcuts On Your Home Screen

    Personalizing Changing the settings of a widget You can modify basic settings of some widgets (for example, the People and Mail widgets) from the Home screen. 1. Press and hold a widget on your Home screen, and then drag it to The relevant screen where you can change some settings for this widget then opens.

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

    Personalizing Rearranging or removing widgets and icons on your Home screen Moving a widget or icon 1. Press and hold the widget or icon you want to move. 2. Drag the widget or icon to a new location on the screen. §...

  • Page 36: Grouping Apps Into A Folder

    Personalizing Grouping apps into a folder Use folders to group apps on the launch bar or your Home screen to free up space so you can add more apps. 1. Press and hold an app, and then drag it over to another app to automatically create a folder.

  • Page 37: Rearranging The Home Screen

    The main Home screen is the panel that is bordered by a thin line in Leap view. 1. Pinch the Home screen to show the Leap view. 2. Press and hold the thumbnail of the home screen you want to move. HTC Vivid then vibrates. Don’t lift your finger just yet.

  • Page 38: Personalizing With Sound Sets

    By switching between sound sets, you can instantly make HTC Vivid 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: Rearranging Application Tabs

    Personalizing Deleting sound sets 1. Press and hold on an empty space on your Home screen to open the Personalize screen. 2. On the Sound tab, tap Sound set. 3. Press , and then tap Delete. 4. Select one or more sound sets you want to delete. 5.

  • Page 40: Customizing The Lock Screen Style

    Personalizing Customizing the lock screen style Choose from a selection of lock screen backgrounds. 1. Press and hold on an empty space on your Home screen to open the Personalize screen. 2. On the Display tab, tap Lock screen style. 3.

  • Page 41: Phone Calls

    Phone calls Phone calls Making a call with Smart dial You can either dial a number directly, or use Smart dial to quickly place a call. Smart dial searches and calls a stored contact or a number from your call history. 1.

  • Page 42: Calling A Phone Number In A Text Message

    Phone dialer screen. Making an emergency call In some regions, you can make emergency calls from HTC Vivid 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 43: What Can I Do During A Call

    § Press the VOLUME DOWN or VOLUME UP button. § Press the POWER button. § Place HTC Vivid face down on a level surface. If HTC Vivid is already facing down, it will still ring when there are subsequent incoming calls. Look who's calling Every time you make a call or your friend gives you a ring, you get to see your friend’s...

  • Page 44: Switching Between Calls

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

  • Page 45: Setting Up A Conference Call

    2. Under Internet call settings, tap Accounts. 3. Tap Add account. 4. Enter your account details. 5. Press to save your account. 6. To set HTC Vivid to receive Internet calls on your added account, tap the Receive incoming calls check box.

  • Page 46: Call History

    Phone calls Making an Internet call Make an Internet call to either your contact's Internet calling account or phone number. Call any of the following: Internet § In People, tap a contact who has an Internet calling account, and calling then tap Internet call.

  • Page 47: Home Dialing

    Phone calls Clearing the Call History list On the Call History screen, do one of the following: Remove one name or Press and hold the name or number, and then tap Delete number from call history. Clear the entire list Press , and then tap Remove call history.

  • Page 48: Messages

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

  • Page 49: Sending A Multimedia Message (Mms)

    Messages Sending a multimedia message (MMS) 1. From the Home screen, tap > Messages. 2. Tap 3. Enter a contact name, mobile number, or email address in the To field. Sending the message to a group of friends? Tap , and then select the contacts to whom you want to send the message.

  • Page 50: Resuming A Draft Message

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

  • Page 51: Replying To A Message

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

  • Page 52: Wap Push Messages

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

  • Page 53: Backing Up Your Text Messages

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

  • Page 54: Setting Message Options

    Messages 3. Tap the backup file to import. 4. Tap OK. Setting message options Access and change the settings of the Messages app. You can enable pop-up message notifications, add a signature to your messages, edit your MMS options, and more.

  • Page 55: Search And Web Browser

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

  • Page 56: Opening A New Browser Window

    Search and Web browser 3. Enter your search keywords or a webpage address. 4. On the webpage, you can: § Tap a link to open it, or press and hold a link to see more options. § Tap an email address to send a message to the email address. While browsing the Web, press to quickly show the URL box and status bar.

  • Page 57: Downloading Files And Apps

    1. Open your web browser, then go to the website where you can download the file you want. 2. Follow the website's download instructions. Before you can install the downloaded app, you need to set HTC Vivid to allow installation of third-party apps. From the Home screen, press , then tap Settings >...

  • Page 58: Viewing Bookmarks And Previously Visited Pages

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

  • Page 59: Syncing Your Bookmarks With Google Chrome

    3. Toggle between Thumbnails and List views. Syncing your bookmarks with Google Chrome Create bookmarks from your computer's Google Chrome browser and sync them on HTC Vivid. For more information about Google Chrome, visit http:// support.google.com/chrome. § Using your Google Chrome desktop browser, you need to sign in to your Google Account and set up Google Chrome sync.

  • Page 60: Setting Browser Options

    § You first need to download and install the Adobe Flash software from Google Play. § You need to download again and reinstall it if you updated HTC Vivid with the ™ latest Android version.

  • Page 61: Camera

    Camera Camera basics Whether traveling for business or fun, enjoy taking photos and videos of your trip and encounters with HTC Vivid. To open the camera, tap from the Home screen, and then tap Camera. You’ll find the following onscreen controls and indicators on the Viewfinder screen: §...

  • Page 62: Taking A Photo

    Camera Switching between the front and rear camera 1. On the Viewfinder screen, tap 2. Tap the Front/Main slider to switch between the two cameras. Some camera features are not available when you’re using the front camera, such as auto focusing, zooming, and face detection. Choosing an effect Use the available camera effects to make your photos look like they’ve been taken through special lenses and filters.

  • Page 63: Recording Video

    Camera Recording video 1. From the Home screen, tap > Camera. 2. On the Viewfinder screen, tap Mode and then tap the Photo/Video slider to select Video. 3. Frame your subject on the Viewfinder screen. 4. Tap to start recording. 5.
  • Page 64 Camera 3. When you're ready to take the first shot, tap . A message then appears, guiding you on what direction you should move to take the next shot. As you move, directional arrows appear. 4. Using the directional arrows, dotted line, and circles onscreen as your guidance, pan left or right in landscape view (or pan up or down in portrait view).

  • Page 65: Taking Continuous Camera Shots

    The camera will take five consecutive shots of your subject. Taking a high dynamic range (HDR) photo Take photos like a pro with HDR imaging. When enabled, HTC Vivid renders both the bright and dark areas of your subject. The result: better photos with the right image intensity and contrast levels.

  • Page 66: Photos, Videos, And Music

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

  • Page 67: Watching A Video

    Photos, videos, and music Watching a video 1. Tap a video album and then tap a video. 2. Tap the onscreen controls to control the video playback, adjust the volume, and more. to share the video on your home network. Editing your photos and videos Rotating a photo 1.
  • Page 68 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 Vivid. 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 69: 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 or photo sharing sites. Log on to your accounts before you start viewing online photos. 1.
  • Page 70 > Gallery. 2. Tap the album that has the photos or videos you want to share. 3. Tap Share > Facebook for HTC Sense. 4. Select the photos or videos you want to share and then tap Next. 5. Select which album to upload to and set privacy settings for the uploaded photos or videos.
  • Page 71 Photos, videos, and music 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. Tap Add tag and description to enter a caption on each photo or video or tag friends on your photos.

  • Page 72: Music

    Photos, videos, and music Music Browsing music in the library You need to copy music files to HTC Vivid first to use the Music app to play music. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Music. 2. Tap to browse a category, such as Artists or Albums.

  • Page 73: Creating A Playlist

    Photos, videos, and music Playing music from the Lock screen When you’re listening to music and the screen turns off, press POWER to turn the screen back on and control the music playback directly on the Lock screen. If you don’t see the playback controls on the Lock screen, swipe your finger from left to right on the box onscreen.
  • Page 74 Photos, videos, and music Playing the songs in a playlist 1. From the Home screen, tap > Music. 2. Tap > Playlists. 3. Tap a playlist, and then tap the song you want to play first. When you tap a song in the list to play it, the Now playing screen is updated with the songs from your playlist.
  • Page 75 2. Select and play the song that you want to send. 3. On the Now playing screen, press and then tap Share > Share file > Bluetooth. You’ll be asked to turn on Bluetooth on HTC Vivid and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device so the music can be sent.

  • Page 76: Connected Media

    5. Once connected to the other device, tap the onscreen controls to control playback, adjust the volume, and more. 6. To stop sharing media and disconnect from the other device, tap While playing media on another device, you can press and do other things on HTC Vivid.

  • Page 77: Htc Services

    Creating or signing in to your HTC Watch account 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Account & sync. 2. Tap Add account > Watch. 3. Create a new HTC Watch account, or directly sign in if you already have your account.
  • Page 78 HTC services Watching movies and TV shows Using the Watch app, you can watch the preloaded content and movies or TV shows you've downloaded from the HTC Watch store. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Watch. 2. Swipe left or right across the screen to browse through the videos, and then tap one to watch it.

  • Page 79: Managing Your Downloads

    HTC Watch account. If you own more than one HTC device that has access to HTC Watch, you can download and watch videos on up to five devices. You can check what HTC devices are linked to your HTC Watch account.
  • Page 80 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 that it is your account.

  • Page 81: Accounts And Sync

    Syncing with a Google Account Sign in to your Google Account to see your Gmail, contacts, and calendars on your HTC Vivid. You also need to sign in to a Google Account to use most Google apps. Adding more Google Accounts You can add more than one Google Account.

  • Page 82: Adding A Social Network Account

    3. Tap the item you want to sync or edit. Removing an account You can remove an account to delete all information associated with it from HTC Vivid. Removing an account does not delete information from the online service itself.

  • Page 83: People

    To open People, from the Home screen, tap > People. Your contacts list The People app lists all contacts stored on HTC Vivid and from the online accounts you're logged in to. Your contacts list also displays the contacts stored on your SIM card (marked with You can: §...

  • Page 84: Setting Up Your Profile

    People Filtering your contacts list Choose which account contacts to show. 1. On the People tab, tap on the top bar. 2. Choose the online accounts that contain the contacts you want to display. 3. Press To set more contact sorting options, press and then tap Settings.

  • Page 85: Adding A New Contact

    Importing a contact from an Exchange ActiveSync account 1. On the People tab, enter the contact's name or email address in the search box. 2. Tap 3. Tap the name of the contact you want copied to HTC Vivid. 4. Tap Save to People.

  • Page 86: Merging Contact Information

    Avoid duplicate entries by merging contact information from different sources, such as your social network accounts, into one contact. Accepting matched contacts suggestions When HTC Vivid finds contacts that can be merged, you’ll see a link icon in the notifications area of the status bar.

  • Page 87: Contact Information And Conversations

    People Importing contacts from the storage card You can only import contacts that were exported to the storage card using the Export to SD card feature. 1. On the People tab, press 2. Tap Import/Export > Import from SD card (or More > Import/Export > Import from SD card).

  • Page 88: Sending Contact Information

    People Deleting contacts 1. On the People tab, press 2. Tap Delete. 3. Select the contacts you want to remove. 4. Tap Delete. Sending contact information 1. On the People tab, do one of the following: To send Do this Someone's contact Press and hold the name of the contact (not the icon information...

  • Page 89: 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 Vivid 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 90: Adding People Widgets

    People Rearranging your contact groups 1. On the Groups tab, press 2. Tap Edit groups. 3. Press and hold at the end of the group you want to move, and then drag it to its new position. 4. Tap Save. Rearranging the members of a contact group 1.

  • Page 91: Getting In Touch With A Contact

    People 3. Tap Set default action. 4. Tap the communication method you want for the contact. 5. Press If you need to change the default communication method, tap the contact's name (not the photo). Getting in touch with a contact 1.

  • Page 92: Social

    If you have the Twitter app (preinstalled or downloaded), signing in to Twitter for HTC Sense does not sign you in to the Twitter app and vice versa. If you want to use the same Twitter account for both, you’ll have to sign in to both using the same login info.

  • Page 93: Updating Your Status In Friend Stream

    Social § Check the person’s profile details. § Check the person’s posted tweets. to display posts from a particular social network. Slide to the other tabs to see more options. You can press , and then tap Settings > Edit tabs to customize the Friend Stream tabs. Checking notifications from your social networks Slide to the Notifications tab to easily see a single feed of your notifications from different social networks.

  • Page 94: Tweeting In Friend Stream

    Checking in to a place Let your Facebook friends know where you are by checking in to a place. § 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 95: Using Facebook Chat

    Social Unfollowing a Twitter user 1. On the All tweets tab, tap the Twitter user you want to stop following. 2. Press , and then tap Unfollow. Sending a direct message You can only send a direct message (DM) to someone who is following you. 1.

  • Page 96: 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. To open Google Talk, on the Home screen tap > Talk. To learn what you can do and get help in Google Talk, press , and then tap Help.

  • Page 97: Email

    Sending an email message in Gmail 1. In the Gmail inbox, tap If you’ve set up multiple Google Accounts on HTC Vivid, choose which account to use. 2. Fill in one or more recipients. Want to loop in more recipients in a carbon copy (Cc) or blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the email message? Press >...

  • Page 98: Mail

    Email Replying to or forwarding email messages in Gmail 1. In the Gmail inbox, tap the email message or conversation. 2. To reply to the sender, tap . Or, tap and choose whether to Reply all or Forward. 3. Do one of the following: §...

  • Page 99: Adding A Microsoft Exchange Activesync Account

    Email Adding a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account You can sync with Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Service Pack (SP2) or later. Add up to 15 Exchange ActiveSync accounts on HTC Vivid. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Mail. 2. Do one of the following: §...
  • Page 100 Email Viewing the unified inbox of all your email accounts You can view email messages from all your accounts just in one place without having to switch to different accounts. Just tap the bar that shows the current email account, and then tap All accounts. Email messages are color coded so you can easily distinguish which email accounts they belong to.
  • Page 101 Email Sorting email messages You can sort email messages by date received, priority, subject, sender, or size. On the inbox, press , tap Sort, and select from the sorting options. To quickly scroll through the message list, press and hold two fingers on any email message, and then drag upward or downward.
  • Page 102 Email Where are my unread email messages? The Unread tab contains all your unread email messages. Add it if it does not appear on your screen. 1. Press and hold a tab. When the screen changes and shows you the area where you can rearrange icons, lift your finger.

  • Page 103: Managing Email Messages

    Email Working with Exchange ActiveSync email Flagging an email While viewing the inbox, tap the flag icon that appears beside an email message. You can also tap the flag icon while reading an email message. Setting your Out of the office status 1.

  • Page 104: Changing Email Account Settings

    Email Changing email account settings You can change your email notification settings, add an email signature, delete an account and more. 1. Switch to the email account whose settings you want to change. 2. Press , and then tap Settings.

  • Page 105: Calendar

    Never miss an important date again. Use the Calendar app to schedule your events, meetings, and appointments. You can set up HTC Vivid to stay in sync with calendars such as Google Calendar, Outlook Calendar, and Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Calendar.

  • Page 106: Calendar Views

    Calendar Calendar views Easily switch between different calendar views by tapping any of the tabs. In any Calendar view, you can return to the current date by pressing and then tapping Today. Events in Day, Week, and Agenda views are color coded to indicate which account or type of calendar they belong to.

  • Page 107: Accepting Or Declining A Meeting Invitation

    Calendar Deleting an event Do any of the following: § While viewing an event, press and then tap Delete event. § In day, agenda or week view, press and hold an event and then tap Delete event. If the event repeats, you’ll be asked whether you want to delete just that occurrence or all occurrences from Calendar.

  • Page 108: Dismissing Or Snoozing Event Reminders

    In any Calendar view, tap , and then select or clear a calendar to show or hide it. Calendars are kept synchronized on HTC Vivid, even if they hidden. Changing Calendar settings You can change Calendar settings to specify how it displays events and how it notifies you of upcoming events.

  • Page 109: Maps And Location

    Maps and location Location settings Turning on location services In order to find your location on HTC Vivid, 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:...
  • Page 110 Maps and location Revisiting a footprint 1. In Footprints, tap a category. 2. Tap the footprint you want to revisit. 3. Tap the information fields to get directions, share the footprint, call a stored phone number, and more. Editing or deleting a footprint 1.

  • Page 111: Google Maps

    Maps and location Google Maps About Google Maps Google Maps ™ lets you track your current location, view real-time traffic situations, and receive detailed directions to your destination. It also provides a search tool where you can locate places of interest or an address on a map, or view locations at street level.
  • Page 112 Maps and location 3. Tap the Enter key on the keyboard to search for the location you entered or tap a suggested search item. The search results are displayed as markers on the map. 4. Do any of the following: §...

  • Page 113: 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, tap 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 114: Google Play And Other Apps

    Google Play and other apps Getting apps from Google Play Google Play is the place to go to find new apps for HTC Vivid. Choose from a wide variety of free and paid apps ranging from productivity apps, entertainment, to games.

  • Page 115: Using The Clock

    You can add more than one Clock widget to the extended Home screen. About the Clock app Get more from the Clock app than just the regular date and time. Use HTC Vivid as a desk clock complete with weather information or as a world clock so you can see what time it is in cities across the globe.

  • Page 116: World Clock Settings

    Google Play and other apps World Clock settings Setting your home city 1. On the World Clock tab, press and then tap Home settings. 2. Enter your home city’s name. 3. Scroll through the list and tap your home city. Setting the date and time manually 1.

  • Page 117: Checking Weather

    Google Play 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. 1.

  • Page 118: Reading News Feeds

    Google Play 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 1.

  • Page 119: Keeping Track Of Your Stocks

    Google Play 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. Downloading stock information automatically may incur extra data fees. 1. From the Home screen, tap >...

  • Page 120: Watching Videos On Youtube

    Google Play and other apps Watching videos on YouTube Use the YouTube app to check out what’s popular on the online video-sharing website. 1. From the Home screen, tap > YouTube. 2. Scroll through the list of videos, and then tap a video to watch it. 3.

  • Page 121: Listening To Fm Radio

    Tune in and listen to your favorite radio stations using the FM Radio app. You need to connect a headset first to the audio jack of HTC Vivid to use FM Radio. FM Radio uses the stereo headset as the FM radio antenna.

  • Page 122: Productivity

    Productivity Productivity Working on documents Use Polaris Office to easily edit Microsoft Office Word (.doc and .docx), Microsoft Office Excel (.xls and .xlsx), Microsoft Office PowerPoint (.ppt and .pptx), and plain text (.txt) files while on the go. You can also view Microsoft Office PowerPoint Shows (.pps). From the Home screen, tap >...

  • Page 123: Recording Your Voice

    2. Hold the microphone near your mouth. 3. Tap to start recording a voice clip. Voice Recorder can run in the background while you do other things on HTC Vivid, except when you open other apps that also use audio functions. 4. Tap to stop recording.
  • Page 124 Manually syncing notes You need to log in to your Evernote account from HTC Vivid to start syncing notes. 1. On the Notes main screen, tap and then tap All Notes. 2. Press , and then tap Sync.

  • Page 125: Reviewing A Note

    , and then tap Share note. 3. Choose how you want to share your note. § For most sharing options, notes are automatically converted and sent as images. § You can print notes when HTC Vivid is connected to a printer over Wi-Fi.

  • Page 126: Completing Tasks

    , and then tap Accounts > All accounts. You can also select a specific account. If you want to view only tasks that you entered using HTC Vivid , tap My tasks. Filtering tasks 1. Go to the list that contains the tasks that you want to filter.

  • Page 127: Creating A Task

    Productivity Creating a task 1. In the Tasks app, enter the task name in the New task text box. If you want to create a task and enter the details later, tap after you've entered the task name. 2. Tap and then enter the task details.

  • Page 128: Htc Sync

    You need to manually turn these types of data on or off to start or stop syncing them. Installing HTC Sync § HTC Sync requires USB 2.0 on your computer to connect and sync with HTC Vivid. § For trouble-free installation, first quit all running programs and temporarily exit from your anti-virus program before you start installing HTC Sync.

  • Page 129: Setting Up Htc Sync To Recognize Htc Vivid

    4. Click Save. To change the name of HTC Vivid later, click Overview > Device setup. Syncing songs and playlists Bring the music tracks and songs you play on your computer to HTC Vivid. If you have playlists created in iTunes ®...

  • Page 130: Syncing Your Calendar Events

    Sync HTC Vivid contacts with your Outlook (Outlook XP, Outlook 2003, Outlook 2007, or Outlook 2010), Outlook Express, or Windows Contacts. If you have contacts to sync from your SIM card, you have to import these first to HTC Vivid storage.

  • Page 131: Syncing Your Web Bookmarks

    3. Choose the web browser that stores the bookmarks to sync with HTC Vivid. 4. Click Sync now. HTC Sync remembers your sync settings the next time you connect it to HTC Vivid. Syncing documents and email attachments To sync email attachments stored on HTC Vivid to your computer, you must set up an Exchange ActiveSync or POP3/IMAP email account from the Mail app on HTC Vivid.

  • Page 132: Installing An App From Your Computer To Htc Vivid

    HTC Vivid. We strongly recommend you install only applications that you trust. Be sure that HTC Vivid is set to allow app installation from different sources. To do this, press while on the Home screen, tap Settings > Security, and then select the Unknown sources check box.

  • Page 133: 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 or press close the onscreen keyboard. Selecting a keyboard layout You can choose from three different keyboard layouts to suit your typing style.

  • Page 134: Entering Words With Predictive Text

    Keyboard Choosing multiple keyboard languages If multiple keyboard languages are available on HTC Vivid, you can choose which languages to enable in the onscreen keyboard. 1. While the onscreen keyboard is open, tap 2. Tap Settings > International keyboard. 3. Choose the languages you want.
  • Page 135 Keyboard Adding a word to the predictive text dictionary While you're entering text using the Standard keyboard layout, any word you tap on the suggestion list is automatically added. You can also add a word to the list manually. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings >...

  • Page 136: Entering Text By Speaking

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

  • Page 137: Internet Connections

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

  • Page 138: Wi-Fi

    , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Mobile network, and then select the Data roaming check box. Select the Data roaming sound check box if you’d like HTC Vivid to play a sound so you’ll know when it’s connecting to a roaming network.

  • Page 139: Connecting To A Virtual Private Network (Vpn)

    You can get this information from your network administrator. Also, HTC Vivid must first establish a Wi-Fi or data connection before you can start a VPN connection.

  • Page 140: 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 Vivid has disconnected from the VPN, the VPN disconnected icon displayed in the notification area of the title bar.

  • Page 141: Using Htc Vivid As A Modem (Usb Tethering)

    § Requires an AT&T appropriate data plan with tethering. § You need your SIM card inserted on HTC Vivid to use the data connection. § To use HTC Vivid as a modem, you need to install HTC Sync on your computer first.

  • Page 142: Connecting To The Internet Through A Computer

    If you temporarily don’t have Internet access, you can still go online by using your computer’s Internet connection. Before you can use your computer as a modem, be sure to install HTC Sync on your computer first. 1. Make sure your computer is connected to the Internet.

  • Page 143: Bluetooth Basics

    4. Press , and then tap Rename phone. 5. Enter the new name for HTC Vivid in the dialog box, and then tap Rename. Connecting a Bluetooth headset or car kit You can listen to music over a Bluetooth stereo headset, or have hands-free conversations using a compatible Bluetooth headset or car kit.

  • Page 144: Disconnecting Or Unpairing From A Bluetooth Device

    Reconnecting a headset or car kit Normally, you can easily reconnect your headset by switching on Bluetooth on HTC Vivid, and then turning on the headset. However, you might have to connect manually if your headset has been used with another Bluetooth device.

  • Page 145: 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 Vivid, open the app that contains the information or file you want to send. 2. Follow the steps for the type of item you want to send:...

  • Page 146: Receiving Information Using Bluetooth

    2. If Bluetooth is off, tap the Bluetooth On/Off switch to turn it on. 3. Tap Bluetooth. The Bluetooth screen opens. 4. Tap the HTC Vivid Bluetooth name near the top of the screen to make HTC Vivid visible to nearby Bluetooth devices.
  • Page 147 Bluetooth 8. When HTC Vivid receives a file transfer request notification, slide the Notifications panel down, tap the incoming file notification, and then tap Accept. 9. When a file is transferred, a notification is displayed. Slide the Notifications panel down, and then tap the relevant notification.

  • Page 148: Security

    Protect your personal information and prevent others from using HTC Vivid without your permission by setting a screen lock pattern, face unlock, PIN, or password. You'll be asked to unlock the screen every time HTC Vivid is turned on or when it’s idle for a certain period of time.

  • Page 149: Encrypting Data On Htc Vivid

    If you’ve forgotten your screen lock pattern, you have up to five attempts to try and unlock HTC Vivid. If this fails, you can unlock HTC Vivid by entering your Google Account user name and password. 1. On the unlock screen, enter your lock pattern.
  • Page 150 Security 6. Tap Continue. 7. Tap Encrypt again. If you want to stop encrypting new information on HTC Vivid, deselect the SD card encryption checkbox. This will reformat the storage card, erasing all data currently on the card.

  • Page 151: Settings

    HTC Vivid. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Display > G-Sensor calibration. 3. Place HTC Vivid on a flat and level surface, and then tap Calibrate. 4. After the recalibration process, tap OK.

  • Page 152: Changing Sound Settings

    3. Select or clear the Quiet ring on pickup check box. Making HTC Vivid ring louder in your pocket or bag To help avoid missing incoming calls when HTC Vivid is in your pocket or bag, the pocket mode feature gradually increases the ring volume and vibrates when you receive a call.

  • Page 153: Changing The Display Language

    Settings Switching to speakerphone automatically When you're in a call, you can switch to speakerphone by simply flipping HTC Vivid over. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Sound. 3. Select or clear the Flip for speaker check box.

  • Page 154: 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 Storage. The available phone memory is displayed in the Phone storage and Internal storage sections. Checking the available storage card space 1.

  • Page 155: Backing Up Settings To Google

    3. On the All tab, tap an application. 4. On the screen, tap Clear data and/or Clear cache. Uninstalling an app You cannot uninstall an app that's preinstalled on HTC Vivid. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings.

  • Page 156: Accessibility Settings

    1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Accessibility and choose the settings you want. Checking information about HTC Vivid 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap About phone to enable error reporting, view network and hardware information, and more.

  • Page 157: Update And Reset

    Update and reset Updating the HTC Vivid software HTC Vivid can check and notify you if there’s a new software update available. You can then download and install the software update using Wi-Fi. You can also manually check if there's an available software update.

  • Page 158: Resetting Htc Vivid

    3. Tap Reset phone, and then tap Erase everything. Performing a factory reset using hardware buttons If you can’t turn HTC Vivid on or access settings, you can still perform a factory reset by using the hardware buttons on HTC Vivid.

  • Page 159: Trademarks And Copyrights

    Trademarks and copyrights © 2012 HTC Corporation. All Rights Reserved. HTC, the HTC logo, the HTC quietly brilliant logo, HTC Vivid, Friend Stream, HTC Footprints, HTC Sense, HTC Sync, and HTC Watch are trademarks or service marks of HTC Corporation.
  • Page 160 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 161: Index

    - working with Exchange ActiveSync - reminders email - settings - views Call history Facebook Camera - checking in to a place - basics Facebook chat - effects Facebook for HTC Sense - recording a video Factory reset - scenes...
  • Page 162 Managing memory - rearranging home panels Market - rearranging items See Google Play - removing a panel Master reset HTC Clock Meeting request - setting an alarm Messages - World Clock - copying to the SIM card HTC Sync - deleting...
  • Page 163 Index - setting search options Modem - widget - USB tethering Phone calls - using your computer - calling a number in a message Multimedia message - calling a number in an email Music - calling using Wi-Fi - browsing the library - making an emergency call - listening - receiving...
  • Page 164 Stocks Widgets Storage card - adding - moving apps to the storage card - changing settings Sync - removing - HTC Sync Wireless router - online accounts YouTube Tasks - sharing videos - creating a list - creating a task...

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