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HTC EVO View 4G Get Started

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  • Page 1 Started All you need to know to get going.
  • Page 2 Sprint is committed to developing technologies that give you the ability to get what you want when you want it, faster than ever before. This booklet introduces you to the basics of getting started with Sprint and your HTC EVO View 4G™. Visit sprint.com/support for the complete User Guide, along with videos, tutorials, and community forums for your device.

  • Page 3: Using This Guide

    Using This Guide This Get Started guide is designed to help you set up and use your new HTC EVO View 4G. It’s divided into four sections to help you find the information you need quickly and easily. Get Ready − page 1 − Find out Use Your Device −...
  • Page 4 Your HTC EVO View 4G Power Button Headset Jack Volume Buttons Camera Lens Display Screen Front Camera On/Off Indicator Speaker Front Camera Pen Options Key Back Key Menu Key Home Key Charger/Accessory Jack...

  • Page 5: Charge The Battery

    Get Your Device Ready Charge the Battery 1. Insert the USB connector of the AC adapter into the the charger/accessory jack at the bottom of your device. 2. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. Turn the Device On • Press the power button ( ) to turn your device on (silver button located at the top of the device on...

  • Page 6: Activate Your Device

    Activate Your Device Activate Your Device Turn the Screen On and Off • If you purchased your device at a Sprint Store, it is • To quickly turn the display screen off, press the power probably activated and ready to use. button on top of the device ( • If you received your device in the mail, and it is a • To turn the screen on and display the unlock screen, new Sprint account, your device is designed to...

  • Page 7: Complete The Setup Application

    Bluetooth from your old phone or device to your new * You do not need to sign up for a Google account to HTC EVO View 4G. use your device; however, to download applications from Android Market, you must link your device to a • Scheduled sync –...
  • Page 8 Android Basics: Getting Around Your Device Move Around Your Device’s Menus and Screens Using Gestures Your device’s touchscreen lets you control everything through various types of touches, or gestures. Tap: When you want to type using the onscreen Press keyboard, select items such as application and and hold settings icons, or press onscreen buttons, simply tap them with your finger.
  • Page 9 Swipe or slide: Quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. Swipe, Slide or Drag Drag: Press and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to move it. Do not release your finger until you have reached the target position. Pinch: “Pinch”...

  • Page 10: Your Home Screen

    Your Home Screen Viewing Your Home Screen Your device’s Home screen extends horizontally to seven additional full screens. This gives you room to customize your device and put the things you need front and center, just a swipe away. • To display the Home screen, press from any screen.

  • Page 11: Customize Your Home Screen

    Customize Your Home Screen Note: You can customize and save your own scenes by adding or rearranging Home screen items and tapping Use your device’s Personalize menu to customize > > New. Enter a scene name and tap Done to your Home screen appearance.

  • Page 12: Status Bar

    Your Home Screen Status Bar Notifications Panel The status bar at the top of the Home screen lets you When you see a notification icon on the left side of quickly see both your device status (connections, the status bar, drag down on the status bar and signal strength, battery, GPS) and any current make sure the Notifications tab is selected.

  • Page 13: Buttons And Keys

    Buttons and Keys EVO Buttons and Keys • Back Key ( ) – Press to return to the previous screen view. The bottom front of your device contains a row of four static keys that let you perform specific • Pen Options Key ( ) –...

  • Page 14: Text Entry

    Entering Text With the Onscreen Keyboards The Touch Input Keyboard • Tap (enter) to create a new line or paragraph. When you select a field that requires text or numbers, • Tap (backspace) to delete the previous character. the Touch Input keyboard appears so you can enter • Tap (space) to enter a space.

  • Page 15: Switching Keyboards

    Using Swype to Enter Text • Tutorial runs you through the basics of using the keyboard. Similar to trace, Swype lets you slide your finger to ® • Trace keyboard lets you change the setting for enter words. the trace line that appears when you slide on Switching Keyboards the keyboard.
  • Page 16 People Your device’s People function lets you access and manage contacts from a variety of sources, including Gmail, Exchange, Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, contacts synced from your computer, and contacts you’ve entered manually. Viewing People (Contacts) Retrieve a Phone Number • To view People, press and then tap >...
  • Page 17 Add a New Entry to People Linking People With Social Networking Profiles 1. Press and then tap > People. 2. On the Address Book tab, tap at the top right Since many of your contacts may have profiles or side of the screen. accounts on Facebook, Twitter, or Flickr, your device lets you link your contacts entries with their 3.

  • Page 18: Send A Text Message

    Messaging Send a Text Message 5. Add additional pictures or clips, if desired, and tap Done. 1. Press and tap > Messages. 6. If you are satisfied with your message, tap Send. 2. On the All messages screen, tap Note: For information on taking pictures and videos with >...

  • Page 19: Connect To A Wi-Fi Network

    Sprint 4G Wi-Fi Connect to a Wi-Fi Network Take Advantage of 4G Speed When you’re in range of an available Wi-Fi Sprint 4G data services give you the speed you network you can use your device’s Wi-Fi feature to need to watch and upload high-res streaming access the Internet and other data services.

  • Page 20: Set Up A Gmail Account

    Email You can link as many as 10 email accounts to your HTC EVO View 4G, including one Exchange ActiveSync account. You can set up email accounts through the setup application or directly through the email application. (Note: If you have added a Google account during the initial setup process, your Gmail account will already be enabled.)

  • Page 21: Send An Email Message

    Set Up a Microsoft Exchange Send an Email Message ActiveSync Account 1. Press and tap > Mail or > Gmail. 1. Press and tap > Mail. 2. If necessary, tap the selection arrow ( ) 2. On the Choose a mail provider screen, tap and tap the email account you want to use.

  • Page 22: Camera And Camcorder

    Camera & Camcorder Take a Picture Record a Video 1. Press and then tap > Camera. 1. Press and then tap > Camcorder. 2. Frame your subject in the screen. The camera will 2. Rotate the device counter-clockwise (videos are automatically focus on the center portion of the captured in widescreen mode) and frame your screen.

  • Page 23: View Pictures And Videos

    (Bluetooth, Facebook, Facebook 2. At the top right of the screen, tap the arrow to open for HTC Sense, Flickr, Gmail, or Mail, etc.). the menu and select the gallery you want to view 4. Select the photos or videos you want to share (Albums, Facebook, or Flickr).

  • Page 24: Downloading Applications From The Web

    Find sports scores, news, and weather. Shop online. On-the-go access lets you browse full-color versions of your favorite websites. Downloading Applications From the Web Go Online You can download applications while browsing the 1. Press and tap > Internet. Web, but you must first set permissions in settings to 2.

  • Page 25: Android Market

    Android Market Android Market™ gives you access to thousands of applications to boost your productivity and increase your fun. Download Applications and Games 5. Tap Install (for free applications) or Buy (for paid applications). 1. Press and tap > Market. Note: You must have a Google (Gmail) account set up on 2.

  • Page 26: Google™ Mobile Services

    Google™ Mobile Services Your HTC EVO View 4G with Google provides easy access to a variety of Google services including Gmail™, Google Voice™, Google Maps™, Google Navigation, and YouTube™. • Gmail – The Google mail service. Your Gmail • YouTube – View and share videos on one of the account lets you access many Google-related Web’s most popular video sites.
  • Page 27 Facebook, Flickr, and Twitter If you didn’t set up your favorite social media 3. Send status updates, share pictures, read applications using the setup application (see “Setup updates, and more. Application” on page 3), you can do it from the Use Friend Stream Accounts &...
  • Page 28 Your HTC EVO View 4G lets you use the preloaded Qik application to share live videos and have live mobile video chats with compatible mobile devices. Set Up a Qik Account 4. Select from the main Qik options: Video Chat;...

  • Page 29: Using Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Pair and Connect With a Bluetooth Share Contacts, Files, or Pictures ® Capable Device Using Bluetooth 1. Open the application containing the file you want 1. Press > > and tap Settings > Wireless & to share. (For example, press and tap >...
  • Page 30 Sprint Mobile Hotspot Connect up to eight Wi-Fi capable devices to the Internet using your EVO as a mobile hotspot. Connect to Sprint Mobile Hotspot Set Up Your Sprint Mobile Hotspot 1. Enable Wi-Fi on your device. 1. Press > >...

  • Page 31: Htc Sync

    HTC Sync, and then tap Done. computer. 2. Once your device finds HTC Sync, your computer will display the Connection Wizard. Click Next. 4. Confirm the settings you have chosen and click Finish.

  • Page 32: Gps Navigation

    GPS Navigation TeleNav GPS Navigator lets you see and hear turn-by-turn directions to a known address, or find nearby restaurants, stores, banks, or gas stations. Get information about traffic and alternate routes Navigate 1. Press and tap > TeleNav GPS Navigator. 2.

  • Page 33: Listening To Music

    Music Adding Music to Your Music Folder Listening to Music Before you can listen to music with the Music 1. Press and tap > Music. application on your device, you will need to load 2. Tap a song to begin playing. songs into your Music folder.

  • Page 34: Accessing Settings

    Tools & Resources: Settings Explore ways to customize your device, set permissions, update your software, and more in the Settings menu. Accessing Settings • Privacy • Connect to PC 1. Press and tap > Settings. • Security – or – • Dock Press >...

  • Page 35: Battery Saving Tips

    Battery-Saving Tips Manage Your Device’s Wireless Manage the Display Brightness and Functions Screen On-Time 1. Press > > Settings > Display > Brightness Disable the 4G, Sprint Mobile Hotspot, Wi-Fi, to modify the backlight setting as desired. Bluetooth, and GPS functions of the device when you’re not using them.

  • Page 36: Manage Your Account

    • check data usage and account balance User Guide, along with videos, tutorials, and • see or modify the details of your Sprint community forums for your HTC EVO View 4G. service plan • get detailed instructions and download content • Mobile Guide – Press and tap >...
  • Page 37 Be a hero. Don't drive distracted. sprint.com/focusondriving visit sprint.com/support for complete user guide...
  • Page 38 ActiveSync 16 Add Items 7 Apps 21 POP3/IMAP 16 Customize 7 Extended 6 Bluetooth 3, 19, 25 Facebook 19, 23 HTC Mobile Guide 33 Buttons 9 Flick 4 HTC Sync 27 Flickr 23 Camera Friend Stream 23 Internet 20 Front-facing 24...
  • Page 39 Maps 22 Qik 24 Tap 4 Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync 16 Video Chat 24 Text Messages 14 Mobile Guide 33 QWERTY Keyboard 10 Twitter 23 Multimedia Messages 14 Rotate Screen 5 Unlock Screen 1 Navigation Google 22 Scenes 7 Video Chat 24 GPS 28 Screen Videos...
  • Page 40 The services described in this guide may require a subscription to a service plan and/or may incur additional charges. Not all services will work on all devices. Sprint 4G coverage is not available in all markets. See www.sprint.com/coverage for more details. Portions of this guide are reproductions of work created and shared by Google and used according to terms described in the Creative Commons 3.0 Attribution License.

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