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  • Page 1 Your HTC EVO 3D 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 EVO 3D for the first time Ways of getting contacts into HTC EVO 3D Home screen Basics Adjusting the volume Sleep mode...
  • Page 3 Viewing and saving an attachment from a multimedia message Push messages Managing message conversations Setting message options Search and Web browser Searching HTC EVO 3D and the Web Using the web browser Downloading from the Web Viewing bookmarks and previously visited pages Setting browser options...
  • Page 4 Backing up your contacts to the storage card Contact information and conversations Sending contact information as a vCard Contact groups Adding People widgets Social Facebook for HTC Sense Tweeting on the go using Peep Using Friend Stream Chatting in Google Talk Email Gmail...
  • Page 5 Wi-Fi Connecting to a virtual private network (VPN) Using HTC EVO 3D as a modem (USB tethering) Connecting HTC EVO 3D to the Internet through a computer (Internet Pass-through) Using HTC EVO 3D as a wireless router Bluetooth Bluetooth basics...
  • Page 6 Contents Security Protecting your SIM card with a PIN Protecting HTC EVO 3D with a screen lock pattern, PIN, or password Settings Settings on HTC EVO 3D Changing display settings Changing sound settings Changing the language Optimizing battery life Managing memory...

  • 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 EVO 3D § Battery (preinstalled) § microSD ™ card (preinstalled) § USB cable § 3.5mm stereo headset § Power adapter § Quick start guide §...
  • Page 9 Getting started Top panel 1. 3.5mm headset jack 2. POWER Left and right panels 1. USB connector 2. VOLUME UP 3. VOLUME DOWN 4. 2D/3D mode switch 5. CAMERA Back panel 1. Dual cameras 2. Microphone 3. Dual LED flash 4.

  • Page 10: Back Cover

    Remove the back cover to access the battery compartment, SIM card slot, and storage card slot. 1. With HTC EVO 3D switched off, hold your phone securely with the front facing down. 2. Lift the back cover up gently, starting from the small opening at the bottom of the phone and then from the two sides.

  • Page 11: 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 EVO 3D before removing your SIM card. 1. Take the back cover off. 2. Remove the battery.

  • Page 12: Storage Card

    Removing the storage card If HTC EVO 3D is on, you must first "unmount" the storage card before removing it to prevent corrupting or damaging the files in the storage card.

  • Page 13: Battery

    Removing the battery thin film Before using HTC EVO 3D for the first time, you need to remove the thin film that's underneath the battery. 1. Take the back cover off.

  • Page 14: 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 15: Charging The Battery

    § Only the power adapter and USB sync cable provided in the box must be used to charge the battery. § Do not remove the battery from HTC EVO 3D while you are charging it using the power or car adapter.

  • Page 16: Switching The Power On Or Off

    Switching the power on Press the POWER button. Easy. When you turn on HTC EVO 3D for the first time, you’ll need to set it up. Switching the power off 1. If the display is off, press the POWER button to turn it back on, then unlock the screen.

  • Page 17: Setting Up Htc Evo 3D For The First Time

    Setting up HTC EVO 3D for the first time When you switch on HTC EVO 3D for the first time, you’ll be asked to set it up. You can choose your language, how you want to connect to the Internet, and whether you want your current location to be automatically detected.

  • Page 18: Home Screen

    31. Extended Home screen As you start to do more things with HTC EVO 3D, you might find that one Home screen is not enough. No problem. You can use up to six extra screens. It should be plenty.
  • Page 19 Getting started Using Leap view To jump straight to the screen that you want, press or pinch the screen to show the Leap view. It reveals all seven Home screens as thumbnails. Just tap the one you want and you’ll leap right there.

  • Page 20: 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 21: Sleep Mode

    Sleep mode saves battery power by putting HTC EVO 3D into a low power state while the display is off. It also stops accidental button presses when HTC EVO 3D is in your bag. You’ll still receive messages and calls though.

  • Page 22: 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 23: Notification Icons

    New SMS/MMS Call forwarding on Problem with SMS/MMS delivery Message forwarding on ™ New Google Talk instant HTC EVO 3D is connected to a message computer via USB cable Wi-Fi is on and wireless networks New voicemail are available Upcoming event...

  • Page 24: Notification Led

    Notification LED The notification LED shows a: § Solid green light when HTC EVO 3D is connected to the power adapter or a computer and the battery is fully charged. § Flashing green light when you have a pending notification.

  • Page 25: 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 26: Connecting Htc Evo 3D To A Computer

    Or just press Connecting HTC EVO 3D to a computer Whenever you connect HTC EVO 3D to a computer using the USB cable, the Choose a connection type screen opens and lets you choose the type of USB connection.

  • Page 27: Copying Files To Or From The Storage Card

    6. Do one of the following: § Disconnect HTC EVO 3D from the computer. § If you want to keep HTC EVO 3D connected to the computer but want it to be able to access the storage card, open the Notifications panel, tap Disk...

  • Page 28: 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 29: Printing

    Connect HTC EVO 3D to a supported printer and print out documents, email messages, photos, and more. § Both printer and HTC EVO 3D must be turned on and connected to the same local network. Connect HTC EVO 3D 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: Want Some Quick Guidance On Using Your Phone

    Want some quick guidance on using your phone? Show Me helps you get the most out of HTC EVO 3D in seconds. § Need to know how to do something right away? Just type in some keywords and get clear, up-to-date answers right on HTC EVO 3D.

  • Page 31: Personalizing

    Personalizing Making HTC EVO 3D truly yours Make HTC EVO 3D 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

    Personalizing your wallpaper with your favorite photo is a quick and easy way to give HTC EVO 3D a fresh look. Browse the collection of wallpapers included in HTC EVO 3D or choose from photos that you have taken with the camera. You can also change your Home screen to use an animated wallpaper.

  • Page 33: Applying A New Skin

    > 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 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 the Home screen. HTC EVO 3D vibrates and you’ll see a colored box around the widget. Don’t lift your finger just yet.

  • Page 35: Adding Icons And Other Shortcuts On Your Home Screen

    Home screen. The shortcuts available depend on the apps that are installed on HTC EVO 3D. 1. Go to a part of the Home screen where there’s space to add a new icon or shortcut.

  • Page 36: Rearranging Or Removing Widgets And Icons On Your Home Screen

    You can also remove widgets and icons that you don’t frequently use. Moving a widget or icon 1. Press and hold the widget or icon you want to move. HTC EVO 3D vibrates and you’ll see a colored box around the widget or icon. Don’t lift your finger just yet.

  • Page 37: Rearranging The Home Screen

    The center thumbnail in Leap view is always the main Home screen. 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 EVO 3D then vibrates. Don’t lift your finger just yet.
  • Page 38 Go to the Messages, Mail, and Calendar apps to choose sounds for new messages, email, and calendar reminders respectively. HTC EVO 3D automatically saves your choices to the current sound set. Deleting sound sets 1. From the Home screen, tap >...

  • Page 39: Rearranging Or Hiding Application Tabs

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

  • Page 40: Customizing The Lock Screen

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

  • Page 41: Phone Calls

    Phone calls Different ways of making calls Besides making calls from the phone dialer screen on HTC EVO 3D, 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 42: Using Speed Dial

    Simply enter the phone number or first few letters of the person’s name you want to call. Smart dial automatically searches and filters your contacts list (stored on HTC EVO 3D, the SIM card, and online accounts such as Google Account and Exchange ActiveSync) and the phone numbers from the call history.

  • Page 43: Calling A Phone Number In An Email

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

  • Page 44: What Can I Do During A Call

    § Press the VOLUME DOWN or VOLUME UP button. § Press the POWER button. § Place HTC EVO 3D face down on a level surface. If HTC EVO 3D 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 45: Switching Between Calls

    To decrease potential damage to your hearing, do not hold HTC EVO 3D against your ear when the speakerphone is on. Do one of the following: § Flip HTC EVO 3D over during a call (be sure that Flip for speaker is selected in > > Settings > Sound).

  • Page 46: 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 EVO 3D to receive Internet calls on your added account, tap the Receive incoming calls check box.

  • Page 47: Using Call History

    § In Call History, tap an Internet call log. Phone Different ways of making calls on page 41. But first, set HTC EVO number 3D to use Internet calling for your outgoing calls. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Call. Tap Use Internet calling, and then select either For all calls or Ask for each call.

  • Page 48: Using Home Dialing

    Mobile button. § When saving the number to an existing contact, tap a contact stored on HTC EVO 3D, and then select the number type. 4. Tap Save. Clearing the Call History list...

  • Page 49: Call Services

    2. Clear the Home country check box. Call services HTC EVO 3D can directly link to the mobile phone network, and enable you to access and change the settings of various phone services. Call services may include call forwarding, call waiting, voicemail, and more. Contact your mobile operator to find out about the availability of call services.

  • Page 50: Turning Airplane Mode On Or Off

    Turning Airplane mode on or off In many countries, you are required by law to turn off wireless devices while on board an aircraft. A way to turn off wireless functions quickly is to switch HTC EVO 3D to Airplane mode.

  • Page 51: Messages

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

  • Page 52: Sending A Multimedia 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 53: Contact Name

    Messages App recommendation Choose an app you’ve installed from Android Market that you want to share with others. The URL from which the app can be downloaded will be inserted to your message. Location Add your current location (requires GPS to be turned on), or a location you pick on a map to your message.

  • Page 54: Resuming A Draft Message

    3. Tap Send. Viewing and replying to a message Depending on your notification settings, HTC EVO 3D 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 55: Forwarding A Message

    Messages Replying to another phone number of the contact When a contact has multiple phone numbers stored on HTC EVO 3D, 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 56: 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 57: Managing Message Conversations

    Messages Managing message conversations Protecting a message from deletion You can lock a message so that it will not be deleted even if you delete the other messages in the conversation. 1. On the All messages screen, tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact.

  • Page 58: Setting Message Options

    Settings. Notifications § Receive a notification in the status bar and set HTC EVO 3D to vibrate or play a sound when a message arrives or when a message is not sent successfully, and choose a notification sound.
  • Page 59 Messages Multimedia § Receive a report on the delivery status of your message. messages § Receive a report whether each recipient has read the message or (MMS) deleted it without reading. § Automatically download complete MMS messages including the message body and attachments in your service area and when roaming.

  • Page 60: Search And Web Browser

    Search and Web browser Searching HTC EVO 3D and the Web You can search for information on HTC EVO 3D and on the Web by using Google Search. Some applications, such as People or Mail, have their own search function, which you can use to search only within those applications.

  • Page 61: 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 HTC EVO 3D and suggestions from Google web search are shown as a list. 4. Do one of the following: §...

  • Page 62: Changing The Screen Orientation

    § Continue typing in the webpage address, then tap Changing the screen orientation Turn HTC EVO 3D sideways to display the web browser in landscape orientation. If the screen orientation doesn’t change automatically, turn on automatic screen orientation. From the Home screen, press , tap Settings >...

  • Page 63: Downloading From The Web

    Do more than just browsing the Web. You can download files such as photos and music as well as apps using the web browser. § Make sure you have your storage card inserted on HTC EVO 3D. All downloaded files will be saved to your storage card.

  • Page 64: Viewing Bookmarks And Previously Visited Pages

    Viewing bookmarks and previously visited pages You can store as many bookmarks as you want on HTC EVO 3D. You can also access a convenient list of the sites you have visited, or quickly view the pages that you access most often.

  • Page 65: 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 66 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 67: Camera

    Shoot in 3D or 2D. You can even view your captures in 3D without the glasses. HTC EVO 3D uses the two rear cameras to take photos and videos in 3D, and uses one of these cameras when capturing in 2D.

  • Page 68: Auto Focusing

    Camera Zoom bar (not available in 3D camera mode) Auto focus indicator Photo/Video mode switch Flash button Shutter release/ Record button Effects button Gallery button Switch to front or main camera button Auto focusing Whenever you point the camera at a different subject or location, it shows the auto focus indicator at the center of the Viewfinder screen.

  • Page 69: Taking A Photo

    > Camera. 2. Slide the 2D/3D mode switch to 3D or 2D. If you're taking a 3D photo, hold HTC EVO 3D in landscape orientation for best 3D effects. 3. Tap the flash button repeatedly to choose a flash mode depending on your lighting conditions.

  • Page 70: Adding Effects

    Camera 4. If you're recording 2D video, you can: § Choose a video quality to use from the camera settings. § Zoom in or out of your subject. 5. Tap to start recording. Or, press the CAMERA button. 6. You can change focus to a different subject or area anytime by tapping it on the Viewfinder screen.

  • Page 71: Changing Camera Settings

    Camera Changing camera settings Open the menu panel to access and change camera settings. To open the camera settings, press Self-timer (photo mode Set a time delay before your camera automatically takes only) the photo. Image adjustments Slide your finger across each of the slider bars to adjust the exposure, contrast, saturation, and sharpness.

  • Page 72: More Things You May Want To Know

    Camera Record with audio Select to record audio when capturing videos. (video mode only) Reset to default Change the camera settings back to default. More things you may want to know How does the phone display in 3D? Your phone has an extra layer (a parallax barrier) on top of the display that simulates 3D depth.
  • Page 73 Camera What's the best distance for capturing 3D photos and videos? Ideally, the minimum distance from your subject is at least 50 cm (1.6 ft). As for the maximum distance, try not to go beyond 3.5 meters (11 ft). What capture file formats are available for 3D photos? Capture 3D photos in jps (JPEG stereo) or mpo (Multiple-picture object format) file format.

  • Page 74: 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 75: Viewing Photos And Videos

    Photos, videos, and music Viewing photos and videos After you’ve selected an album, you can browse through your photos and videos. Slide your finger up or down to scroll through the thumbnails. Tap a photo or video to view it in full screen. While viewing a photo in full screen, you can press , and then tap Show on map to see the location where you took the photo.
  • Page 76 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 77: Editing Your Photos

    Photos, videos, and music Adjusting a 3D photo for best viewing When you take a 3D photo, the rear 3D camera captures a left and right image to give a three-dimensional look. In Gallery, you can adjust the two images in the photo to get the best 3D view.

  • Page 78: Trimming A Video

    The enhanced photo is saved as a copy. The original photo remains unedited. Trimming a video Remove unwanted scenes from a video you recorded on HTC EVO 3D. 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 79: 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 80 4. Select the photos or videos you want to share and then tap Next. In the next few steps, you’ll be asked to turn on Bluetooth on HTC EVO 3D and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device so the files can be sent.
  • Page 81 Photos, videos, and music 7. To tag friends on your photos, tap Tag this photo. You can then tap the part where your friend is, and then select who you want to tag from the list. Repeat this step to continue tagging friends. 8.

  • Page 82: Viewing Photos In Your Social Networks

    7. Tap Upload. Sharing videos on YouTube You can share your videos by uploading them to YouTube. You can upload 3D videos and watch them in 3D using the YouTube app on HTC EVO 3D. 1. From the Home screen, tap >...
  • Page 83 Photos, videos, and music Viewing photos on Flickr You need to be logged in to your Flickr account to view Flickr photos. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Gallery. 2. Tap > Flickr. You may be asked to give authorization for the app to connect to the Flickr website.

  • Page 84: Music

    Photos, videos, and music Music Listening to music Enjoy listening to songs and music on HTC EVO 3D using the Music app. You need to copy music files to your storage card first to use the Music app to play music.
  • Page 85 You can directly connect to a Bluetooth stereo headset or speaker right on the Music app. Before you connect, make your Bluetooth headset or speaker discoverable so that HTC EVO 3D can find it. 1. On the Music app's playback screen, tap 2. Tap to turn Bluetooth on and search for Bluetooth players.

  • Page 86: Browsing Music In The Library

    Photos, videos, and music Browsing music in the library 1. Tap on the Music app’s Now playing screen or Now playing list to go to the library. In the library, your music is organized by categories such as Artists and Albums.
  • Page 87 Photos, videos, and music Managing playlists After creating a playlist, you can add more songs to it, rearrange their order, and more. 1. In the library, tap or slide your finger on the bottom row to go to the Playlists category.
  • Page 88 Photos, videos, and music 4. On the Now playing screen, press and then tap Set as ringtone (or More > Set as ringtone) . 5. In the Set as ringtone options menu, tap Phone ringtone or Contact ringtone. If you select Contact ringtone, you need to choose the contacts you want to associate the song with in the next screen.

  • Page 89: Finding Music Videos On Youtube

    Share (or More > Share). 5. Tap Bluetooth. In the next few steps, you’ll be asked to turn on Bluetooth on HTC EVO 3D and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device so the music can be sent.

  • Page 90: Connected Media

    4. Choose the device on your network where you want to play the media. 5. Once connected to the other device, HTC EVO 3D opens up the Controller screen where you can tap: Controls Play the media on the other device.
  • Page 91 Connect to another player on the network. While playing media on another device, you can press and do other things on HTC EVO 3D. To return to the Controller screen, slide open the Notifications panel, and then tap the device you’re connected to.

  • Page 92: Htc Services

    All videos tab. 3. Tap the Tap to sign in to Watch button and then tap Next. 4. Create a new HTC Watch account, or directly sign in if you already have your account. You can also go to Settings > Accounts & sync to create your HTC Watch account.
  • Page 93 Watch video store or access your library to manage your downloads. You can connect HTC EVO 3D to an HDTV that has HDMI and enjoy watching the preloaded movie, your rented videos, and purchased videos on the big screen. You'll need to use a supported MHL-HDMI adapter and HDMI cable (sold separately) to connect HTC EVO 3D to the TV's HDMI port.
  • Page 94 Renting or purchasing a video Your billing information will be stored on your HTC Watch account so you won’t need to enter it every time you rent or purchase. 1. While viewing the synopsis of a video, tap...
  • Page 95 Whenever a time interval (about 20 minutes) has passed, you'll be asked again to sign in to your HTC Watch account before you can continue to rent or purchase videos or access some settings. This is a safety precaution to check your identity and to ensure that you acknowledge.

  • Page 96: Htcsense.com

    3. Follow the onscreen instructions to sign up for your HTCSense.com account. Signing up from your computer Make sure you have HTC EVO 3D close by. You’ll need it to complete the sign-up process. 1. On your computer, open your web browser.
  • Page 97 You know HTC EVO 3D is somewhere in your home but you just can’t find it. Make HTC EVO 3D ring, even if it’s on mute, so that you can find it. Hopefully, it’s just buried under some clothes in the hamper.
  • Page 98 3. Click Save. Erasing the contents of HTC EVO 3D If there’s no chance of getting HTC EVO 3D back, you can erase the contents of HTC EVO 3D and the installed storage card so no one sees sensitive information on HTC EVO 3D.

  • Page 99: Accounts And Sync

    Signing in to your Google Account lets you sync Gmail and your Google contacts and calendars between HTC EVO 3D and the Web. You also need to sign in to a Google Account to use Google apps such as Google Talk and Android Market.

  • Page 100: Adding A Social Network Account

    Adding a social network account Skipped signing in to your social network accounts (such as Facebook, Twitter, or Flickr) when you first turned on and set up HTC EVO 3D? You can still add these accounts. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings >...

  • Page 101: Synchronizing An Account Manually

    Removing an account You can remove an account to delete it and all information associated with it from HTC EVO 3D, for example email, contacts, or settings. Removing an account does not delete information from the online service itself. You cannot remove some accounts, such as the first Google account you signed into, except by deleting all personal information from HTC EVO 3D with a hard reset.

  • Page 102: People

    5. On HTC EVO 3D, tap Next to continue. HTC EVO 3D automatically turns Bluetooth on and searches for Bluetooth devices. 6. From the device list, choose your old phone and then tap Next. HTC EVO 3D then tries to pair with your old phone. You’ll see a security passkey on the screen.

  • Page 103: About The People App

    1. From the Home screen, tap > People. 2. Tap one of the following tabs: Gives you access to all contacts on HTC EVO 3D, online accounts, and more. Groups Lets you assign contacts to groups so you can easily send an SMS, MMS, or email message to a whole group.

  • Page 104: Your Contacts List

    Your contacts list The People app's All tab lists all contacts stored on HTC EVO 3D and from the online accounts you're logged in to. When you open the People 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 105: Setting Up Your Profile

    Shows your Facebook and Flickr albums and photos. Importing contacts from your SIM card When you import SIM contacts, you can either store them on HTC EVO 3D or add them to your Google contacts or Exchange ActiveSync contacts, if you have set up the relevant accounts.

  • Page 106: Adding A New Contact

    People 4. Do one of the following: § Tap one or more SIM contacts you want to import. § To import all contacts, press , and then tap Select all. 5. Tap Save. Adding a new contact 1. From the Home screen, tap >...

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

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

  • Page 108: Merging Contact Information

    People Merging contact information If you have the same contacts on HTC EVO 3D, Google Account, and social network accounts such as Facebook and Twitter, HTC EVO 3D will try to combine them automatically or let you decide which contacts to combine. Combining the same contacts avoids duplicate entries in your contacts list.

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

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

  • Page 110: Deleting Contacts

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

  • Page 111: Sending Contact Information As A Vcard

    People Sending contact information as a vCard Easily share with others your own contact information or any contact from HTC EVO 1. From the Home screen, tap > People. 2. On the All tab, do the following: To send Do this...

  • Page 112: Contact Groups

    Assign contacts to groups so you can easily send a message or email to a whole group. You can also sync groups on HTC EVO 3D with the groups in your Google account, accessible via your computer’s web browser. We’ve also added the Frequent group as a special group type that automatically stores the contacts you dial or get calls from the most.
  • Page 113 People Sending a message or email to a group You will be charged for each message sent. For example, if you send a message to a group of five people, you will be charged for five messages. 1. From the Home screen, tap >...

  • Page 114: Adding People Widgets

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

  • Page 115: Getting In Touch With A Contact

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

  • Page 116: Social

    Social Facebook for HTC Sense If you signed in to your Facebook account when you turned on and set up HTC EVO 3D for the first time, that means your Facebook account is linked to Facebook for HTC Sense on HTC EVO 3D.

  • Page 117: Tweeting On The Go Using Peep

    “tweeting” on HTC EVO 3D. You can also link your contacts in People to their Twitter profiles (if you’re following them). If you did not sign in to your Twitter account when you first turned on HTC EVO 3D, you can do one of the following: §...

  • Page 118: Sending A Tweet

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

  • Page 119: Using Friend Stream

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

  • Page 120: Updating Your Status

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

  • Page 122: Chatting In Google Talk

    Google Talk. If you signed in to your Google Account when you first set up HTC EVO 3D, you are already signed in to Google Talk. To open Google Talk, on the Home screen tap >...
  • Page 123 Social 4. Tap your picture, and then do one of the following: § Tap Remove to remove your photo. § Tap Change to select another picture. 5. Tap Done. Your online status, message, and picture appear in your contacts' Friends list and in other apps where your Google Talk status are displayed.

  • Page 124: Email

    Gmail Using Gmail When you first set up HTC EVO 3D, make sure you sign into your Google Account to use Gmail. If you didn’t do so, go to the Accounts & sync setting to sign in. You can also set up more than one Google Account on HTC EVO 3D, and then switch between accounts in Gmail.

  • Page 125: Mail

    Use the Mail app to add your webmail and other POP3 or IMAP email accounts. You can also set up and use your Exchange ActiveSync email on HTC EVO 3D. You can add the Mail widget to view your POP3/IMAP or Exchange ActiveSync...

  • Page 126: Adding A Microsoft Exchange Activesync Account

    5. Enter the account name and your name and then tap Finish setup. Adding a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account You can add one or more Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts on HTC EVO 3D. You can sync with Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Service Pack (SP2) or later.
  • Page 127 Checking your Mail inbox When you open the Mail app, it displays the inbox of one of your email accounts that you’ve set up on HTC EVO 3D. To switch between email accounts, tap the bar that shows the current email account, and then tap another account.

  • Page 128: Managing Email Messages

    Email Group Displays all email messages from a contact group. To choose which contact group to display, press , tap View, and then select a group. Unread Displays unread messages. Marked (Exchange ActiveSync only) Displays all flagged messages. Invites or Meeting invitations (Exchange ActiveSync only) Displays meeting invitations which you have not yet accepted or declined.
  • Page 129 Email Selecting several email messages 1. Tap the check boxes of email messages to select them. 2. Choose what you want to do with the selected messages: Mark read (or mark Mark unread), Delete, or Move to another folder. You cannot move email messages when you’re in the unified (All accounts) inbox. Moving several email messages to another folder 1.
  • Page 130 If there’s no Internet connection available or Airplane mode is on when you send your email, the email will be saved to the Outbox folder. Once there’s Internet connection available, the saved email will be sent automatically next time HTC EVO 3D syncs.
  • Page 131 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 132: Changing Email Account Settings

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

  • Page 133: Calendar

    Never miss an important date again. Use the Calendar app to schedule your events, meetings, and appointments. You can set up HTC EVO 3D to stay in sync with the following types of calendars: § On HTC EVO 3D, sign in to your Google Account so you can sync the Calendar app with your Google Calendar online.

  • Page 134: Changing Calendar Views

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

  • Page 135: Managing Calendar Events

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

  • Page 136: Accepting Or Declining A Meeting Invitation

    , and then tap Forward. 2. Do one of the following: § Tap Bluetooth. You’ll be asked to turn on Bluetooth on HTC EVO 3D and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device. § Tap Mail. A new message window opens and automatically includes the vCalendar as an attachment.

  • Page 137: Showing Or Hiding Calendars

    In any Calendar view, tap , and then select or clear a calendar to show or hide it. Calendars are kept synchronized on HTC EVO 3D, whether or not you hide them. Changing Calendar settings You can change Calendar settings to specify how it displays events and how it notifies you of upcoming events.

  • Page 138: About The Calendar Widget

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

  • Page 139: Maps And Location

    Maps and location Location settings Turning on location services In order to find your location on HTC EVO 3D, 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 140 Maps and location Searching for a place of interest You can search for a name of an establishment, street, or city. Suggested matches from the database, footprints, and previously searched items are displayed. 1. In Locations, press the button. 2. Tap Locations. 3.

  • Page 141: Viewing Maps

    Maps and location Viewing maps In Locations, tap Tap to switch between 2D and 3D views. Point of interest. Tap to see details, call, get directions, or share. Your current location. Tap to use or not use the compass. Tap the screen to show the zoom buttons. Using the compass Should I turn left or right? By using the compass, the map adjusts depending on where you’re facing so you know where to go.

  • Page 142: Recording Favorite Places With Htc Footprints

    Use this if you want to use your current language settings. fits best This may not be available for all maps. Recording favorite places with HTC Footprints HTC Footprints ™ provides an easy way to record your favorite places and revisit those places.
  • Page 143 Maps and location Setting a footprint as your home location Save your home address as a footprint to make it easier to set it as your destination. 1. While at your home location, open Locations, and then go to the Footprints tab. 2.

  • Page 144: Planning Your Trips

    Maps and location Importing footprints Bring back footprints you previously backed up on your SD card. You can also import .kmz files that you saved in other applications, or use a photo as a footprint. 1. On the Footprints tab, press , and then tap Import.
  • Page 145 Maps and location Managing a trip Changed your travel plans? After creating a trip, you can add, reorder, or delete places on it. 1. On the Trips tab, tap a trip to open it. 2. Do any of the following: Add more 1.

  • Page 146: Getting Directions

    Maps and location Importing trips Bring back trips you previously backed up as .tcz files. 1. On the Trips tab, press , and then tap Import. 2. Tap the file you want to import and then tap Import. Getting directions Get detailed driving or walking text instructions on how to get to your destination.
  • Page 147 Maps and location 4. Tap Driving or Walking depending on how you want to get to your destination. 5. Do one of the following: § At the bottom of the screen, tap to follow the route to your destination. § Slide up the directions bar, and then tap the instructions to follow the route to your destination.

  • Page 148: Google Maps

    3. Slide to the tab of the item or service that you want to download. 4. Depending on what you selected, tap Download or Purchase. Depending on the country where you bought HTC EVO 3D, you may only need to enter a voucher code to activate turn-by-turn navigation. If you have a voucher code, enter it by tapping Voucher code at the top of the Purchase navigation tab.

  • Page 149: Getting Around Maps

    Maps and location § You need to connect to the Internet to use Google Maps. § To find your location with Google Maps, you need to enable location sources. § The Google Maps app does not cover every country or city. 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.

  • Page 150: 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 151 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 152: 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) Google Latitude ®...

  • Page 153: Android Market And Other Apps

    Finding and installing apps from Android Market Android Market is the place to go to find new apps for HTC EVO 3D. Choose from a wide variety of free and paid apps ranging from productivity apps, entertainment, to games.

  • Page 154: 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 155: Using The Clock

    Using the Clock app Get more from the Clock app than just the regular date and time. Use HTC EVO 3D as a desk clock complete with weather information or as a world clock so you can see what time it is in several cities across the globe.

  • Page 156: Using Desk Clock

    3. Scroll through the list and tap your home city. Setting the time zone, date, and time To set the time zone, date, and time on HTC EVO 3D manually, you need to turn off auto time sync first. 1. On the World Clock tab, press and then tap Local time settings.
  • Page 157 § Tap Repeat. Select which days of the week to sound the alarm, and then tap OK. § Select the Vibrate check box if you want HTC EVO 3D to also vibrate when the alarm goes off. 4. After you've finished setting the alarm, tap Done.

  • Page 158: Checking Weather

    Your settings in the Weather app also control the weather information that is shown in the Clock and Calendar. For HTC EVO 3D to detect your current location and display your local weather in the Weather app and widget as well as in Clock and Calendar: §...

  • Page 159: Reading Ebooks

    You can add this widget to the Home screen, if it’s not yet added. Reading eBooks Start your own library of bestsellers and literary classics right on HTC EVO 3D. Use the ™ Reader app to read and download eBooks from Kobo , an online bookstore.
  • Page 160 Android Market and other apps 7. Tap anywhere on the screen to use these controls: Quickly jump between chapters by dragging the slider. View the table of contents and your bookmarked pages. You can also see the notes and highlights that you've marked in the eBook. Add a bookmark.

  • Page 161: Downloading An Ebook

    When downloading is complete, you'll find the eBook in your library. § After you’ve used Kobo once to purchase an eBook, HTC EVO 3D remembers your billing details so you don’t need to enter them the next time.

  • Page 162: Reading News Feeds

    Android Market and other apps Reading news feeds Don’t get left behind with yesterday’s stories. Use the News app to subscribe to news feeds that cover breaking news, sports, top blogs, and more. You can also get updates based on specific keywords. Subscribing to news channels You need to be signed in to a Google Account before using the News app.
  • Page 163 Android Market and other apps Reading a story 1. From the Home screen, tap > News. 2. On the All items screen, tap a story that you want to read. While reading the story, you can: Star the story as a favorite. Like Like the story.

  • Page 164: Keeping Track Of Your Stocks

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

  • Page 165: Working On Documents

    4. To zoom in or out, spread or pinch your thumb and index fingers across the page. 5. To view in landscape, turn HTC EVO 3D sideways. 6. Press to see options for saving or printing the file, and more.

  • Page 166: Watching Videos On Youtube

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

  • Page 167: Listening To Fm Radio

    Tune in and listen to chart-topping pop songs using the FM Radio app. You need to connect a headset first to the audio jack of HTC EVO 3D to use FM Radio. FM Radio uses the stereo headset as the FM radio antenna.

  • Page 168: Recording Your Voice

    Don’t just think out loud. Use Voice Recorder to quickly capture your thoughts. You can also record your voice and set it as a ringtone. You need to have a storage card on HTC EVO 3D to use Voice Recorder. 1. From the Home screen, tap >...

  • Page 169: 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 170: Htc Sync

    § Install third-party mobile phone apps (not downloaded from Android Market) from your computer. § You need a storage card inserted into HTC EVO 3D to be able to sync multimedia files, maps, and documents. § The available categories and options depend on the device you've connected to...

  • Page 171: Installing Htc Sync

    HTC Sync. Setting up HTC Sync to recognize HTC EVO 1. Connect HTC EVO 3D to your computer using the USB cable that came in the box. 2. When HTC EVO 3D prompts you to choose a type of USB connection, tap HTC Sync, and then tap Done.

  • Page 172: Getting To Know The Workspace

    You can choose the types of files and information you want to sync between HTC EVO 3D and your computer. Music sync options Bring the music tracks and songs you play on your computer to HTC EVO 3D. If you ® ®...
  • Page 173 2. Select the application you want to sync calendar events with. 3. Choose from which point you want to start synchronizing your calendar events. 4. In cases when conflicting information is found on both HTC EVO 3D and the computer, choose which information you want to keep.
  • Page 174 Sync HTC EVO 3D contacts with your Outlook (Outlook XP, Outlook 2003 or Outlook 2007), Outlook Express, or Windows Contacts. If you have contacts to sync from your SIM card, you have to import these first to HTC EVO 3D storage.
  • Page 175 HTC Sync Documents sync options You can sync files and documents from your computer to HTC EVO 3D. You can also sync email attachments that you stored on the HTC EVO 3D storage card to your computer. § To open a document on HTC EVO 3D, you'll need a compatible app.

  • Page 176: Synchronizing Htc Evo 3D

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

  • Page 177: Downloading Maps Or Purchasing Services

    You can switch from one device to another, if you have more than one device to sync. 1. Connect another device to your computer, then set up HTC Sync to recognize 2. Click the device you want to set up or begin synchronization. The Device panel then opens, where you can separately customize your sync settings for this device.

  • Page 178: Downloading The Latest Htc Sync Upgrade

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

  • Page 179: 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 180: Entering Words With Predictive Text

    Tap to hide the onscreen keyboard. Enabling multiple keyboard languages If there are multiple keyboard languages available on HTC EVO 3D, you can choose which languages to enable in the onscreen keyboard so that you can switch to these languages and use them to enter text.
  • Page 181 2. Tap Bilingual prediction, and then choose the language you want. Adding a word to the predictive text dictionary HTC EVO 3D comes with a list of words that it references for predictive text suggestions. While entering text using the Standard keyboard layout, if you tap any word on the suggestion list, it is automatically added to the predictive text dictionary if it was not in the dictionary already.

  • Page 182: Entering Text By Speaking

    § Since HTC EVO 3D uses Google’s speech-recognition service, you need to be connected to the Internet to enter text by speaking. 1. Press and hold the language key. HTC EVO 3D cues you to speak. 2. Tell HTC EVO 3D what you want to be typed in.

  • Page 183: 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 184: 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 185 Keyboard Trace keyboard Turn on Trace keyboard and set options when tracing to enter text. Personal dictionary Add, edit, or remove words in the predictive text dictionary.

  • Page 186: Internet Connections

    Internet connections Data connection When you turn on HTC EVO 3D 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 187: Wi-Fi

    , and then tap Settings > Wireless & networks. 2. Tap Mobile networks, and then select the Data roaming check box. Select the Data roaming sound check box if you’d like HTC EVO 3D to play a sound so you’ll know when it’s connecting to a roaming network.

  • Page 188: Connecting To A Virtual Private Network (Vpn)

    Internet connections Connecting to a Wi-Fi network with EAP-TLS security You may need to install a network certificate (*.p12) to HTC EVO 3D before you can connect to a Wi-Fi network with EAP-TLS authentication protocol. 1. Save the certificate file to the root folder of the storage card.

  • Page 189: Setting Up Secure Credential Storage

    2. Tap the VPN connection to return to the VPN settings screen, and then tap the VPN connection to disconnect from it. When HTC EVO 3D has disconnected from the VPN, the VPN disconnected icon displayed in the notification area of the title bar.

  • Page 190: Using Htc Evo 3D As A Modem (Usb Tethering)

    HTC EVO 3D to connect to the Internet. § You need your SIM card inserted on HTC EVO 3D to use the data connection. § To use HTC EVO 3D as a modem, you need to install HTC Sync on your computer first.
  • Page 191 HTC EVO 3D as a wireless router. 5. Select the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot check box to turn on the wireless router. HTC EVO 3D is ready to be used as a wireless router when you see on the status...

  • Page 192: Bluetooth

    3. If the Bluetooth check box is not selected, select it to turn Bluetooth on. 4. Tap Device name. 5. Enter the new name for HTC EVO 3D in the dialog box, and then tap OK. 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 193: Disconnecting Or Unpairing From A Bluetooth Device

    Bluetooth 5. Tap Scan for devices. HTC EVO 3D 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. HTC EVO 3D then automatically tries to pair with the headset.

  • Page 194: 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 EVO 3D, open the app that contains the information or file you want to send.
  • Page 195 4. If you haven't paired with the receiving device before, tap Scan for devices. 5. Tap the name of the receiving device. 6. If prompted, accept the pairing request on HTC EVO 3D and on the receiving device. Also enter the same passcode or confirm the auto-generated passcode on both devices.

  • Page 196: Receiving Information Using Bluetooth

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

  • Page 197: Protecting Your Sim Card With A Pin

    Protect your personal information and prevent others from using HTC EVO 3D without your permission by setting a screen lock pattern, PIN or password. Your screen lock will be asked every time HTC EVO 3D is turned on or when it’s idle for a certain period of time.

  • Page 198: Changing Your Screen Lock

    If you’ve forgotten your screen lock pattern, you have up to five attempts to try and unlock HTC EVO 3D. If this fails, you can unlock HTC EVO 3D by entering your Google Account user name and password. 1. On the unlock screen, enter your lock pattern.

  • Page 199: Settings On Htc Evo 3D

    § Choose sounds to use for the ringtones and notifications. § Adjust media playback volume. § Set to lower the ring volume when you move HTC EVO 3D when it’s ringing, make it ring louder when inside a bag or pocket, and turn on the speakerphone when you flip it over.
  • Page 200 § Set the default USB connection type to use whenever you connect HTC EVO 3D to your computer. § Or, select the Ask me check box to set HTC EVO 3D to always display the screen for selecting the USB connection type.

  • Page 201: 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 HTC EVO 3D encounters a technical problem. § View different information about HTC EVO 3D, such as the mobile network type, signal strength, battery level, and more.

  • Page 202: Changing Sound Settings

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

  • Page 203: Enabling Or Disabling Audible Selection

    To help avoid missing incoming calls when HTC EVO 3D is in your pocket or bag, the pocket mode feature gradually increases the ring volume and vibrates when you receive a call. When not in your pocket or bag, HTC EVO 3D will ring at the normal volume you set.

  • Page 204: Changing The Language

    Settings Changing the language When you turn HTC EVO 3D on for the first time, you’re asked to choose the language you want to use. If you want, you can still change the language after you set up HTC EVO 3D. Changing the language adjusts the keyboard layout, date and time formatting, and more.

  • Page 205: 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 206: Checking Information About Htc Evo 3D

    2. Tap Applications > Manage applications. 3. On the Downloaded tab, tap the application you want to move. 4. Choose whether to move the application to the storage card or to HTC EVO 3D. Stopping running applications using Task Manager Use Task Manager to free up memory by stopping running applications that you're not currently using.
  • Page 207 Software Check the version and other information about the Android information platform being used by HTC EVO 3D. You can also check the version of the web browser. Legal Read legal information from HTC and Google, and licenses information...

  • Page 208: Update And Reset

    Update and reset Software updates From time to time, software updates for HTC EVO 3D may be available. HTC EVO 3D can check and then notify you if there’s a new update. You can then download and install the software update using the Wi-Fi or data connection. You can also manually check if there's an available software update.

  • Page 209: Restarting Htc Evo 3D

    HTC EVO 3D on to restart it. Resetting HTC EVO 3D Do a factory reset to return HTC EVO 3D to its original state before the first time you turned it on. If you’re passing HTC EVO 3D on to someone else or HTC EVO 3D has a persistent problem that cannot be solved, you can perform a factory reset (also called a hard reset).

  • Page 210: Trademarks And Copyrights

    Trademarks and copyrights © 2011 HTC Corporation. All Rights Reserved. HTC, the HTC logo, the HTC quietly brilliant logo, HTC EVO 3D, Friend Stream, HTC Footprints, HTC Sense, HTC Sync, and HTC Watch are trademarks or service marks of HTC Corporation.
  • Page 211 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 212: Index

    Index Index Camera Symbols - basics - effects - recording a video - taking a photo Airplane mode - using the front camera Alarm - zooming Android Market Change phone language Apps Sound - deleting - audible selection 153, 176 - installing - lowering ring volume automatically...
  • Page 213 - working with Exchange ActiveSync email Internet calling Internet connection Facebook - data connection - sharing your location - Internet pass-through Facebook for HTC Sense - Tethering Factory reset - VPN Firmware - Wi-Fi Flashlight - wireless router Flight mode...
  • Page 214 Index Mail Online accounts - adding a POP3/IMAP account - about - adding an Exchange account - managing - deleting an email account Onscreen keyboard - managing email messages - copying and pasting text - sending - dictionary - sorting email messages - editing text - unified inbox - entering text...
  • Page 215 Ring volume Stocks - lowering ring volume Storage card automatically - moving apps to the storage card - making your phone ring louder Sync Ringtone - HTC Sync - setting - online accounts - trimming Router Tethering Text message Translate Scenes...
  • Page 216 Index Wallpaper - changing Weather - adding cities - checking weather Web browser Wi-Fi - calling - connecting to another network - network status - turning on Widgets - adding - changing settings - removing Wireless router YouTube - sharing videos...

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