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  • Page 1 Your HTC Thunderbolt User guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Back cover SIM card Storage card Battery Switching the power on or off Finger gestures Setting up HTC Thunderbolt for the first time Ways of getting contacts into HTC Thunderbolt 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 Thunderbolt 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 Thunderbolt Syncing another device with your computer Keyboard Using the onscreen keyboard Entering words with predictive text...
  • Page 6 Disconnecting or unpairing from a Bluetooth device Sending information using Bluetooth Receiving information using Bluetooth Security Protecting your SIM card with a PIN Protecting HTC Thunderbolt with a screen lock Encrypting data on HTC Thunderbolt Settings Changing display settings Changing sound settings...

  • Page 7: Important Customer Information

    IMPORTANT CUSTOMER INFORMATION IMPORTANT CUSTOMER INFORMATION Please be advised that many services and applications offered through this unique device are provided by various device, operating system, software and application developers (e.g. Google, Motorola, Microsoft, Palm, Research In Motion). If you use, link to or download such a service, or an application such as a non-Verizon Wireless location based GPS-type service, chat room, marketplace or social network from this device, you should carefully review the terms of such service or application.

  • Page 8: 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 9: Getting Started

    Getting started Getting started Inside the box You will find the following inside the box: § HTC Thunderbolt § Battery § microSD ™ card (preinstalled) § USB cable § Power adapter § Quick start guide § Product Safety and Warranty Information brochure HTC Thunderbolt 1.

  • Page 10: Back Cover

    GPS navigation, be sure to secure the back cover tightly to the phone. 1. Insert the bottom part of the back cover first into HTC Thunderbolt. 2. Press the sides and the top part of the back cover down to lock the cover into place.

  • Page 11: Sim Card

    Inserting the SIM card HTC Thunderbolt uses a regular SIM (miniSIM). If you have a microSIM card, make sure you insert it with a SIM adapter. Do not directly insert your microSIM into HTC Thunderbolt.

  • Page 12: Storage Card

    2. Remove the battery. 3. Slide the SIM card tray out with your thumb or finger. 4. Turn the HTC Thunderbolt over and drop the SIM card into your hand. Storage card Use a storage card to store your photos, videos, and music. You’ll find the storage card already inserted in HTC Thunderbolt.

  • Page 13: Battery

    Getting started 3. Push the storage card in to eject it from its slot. 4. Slide the storage card out from its slot. Battery Removing the battery 1. Take the back cover off. 2. With your thumb or finger, lift the battery from the battery compartment.

  • Page 14: Inserting The Battery

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

  • Page 15: Switching The Power On Or Off

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

  • Page 16: Finger Gestures

    Rotate For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning HTC Thunderbolt sideways. When entering text, you can turn HTC Thunderbolt 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 webpage.

  • Page 17: Setting Up Htc Thunderbolt For The First Time

    Getting started Setting up HTC Thunderbolt for the first time When you switch on HTC Thunderbolt for the first time, you’ll be asked to set it up. Walk through the on-device setup to choose your Internet connection, sign in to your online accounts, and more.

  • Page 18: Home Screen

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

  • Page 19: Basics

    The Media volume window appears on the screen to display the volume level. Sleep mode Sleep mode saves battery power by putting HTC Thunderbolt into a low power state while the display is off. It also stops accidental button presses when HTC Thunderbolt is in your bag.

  • Page 20: Unlocking The Screen

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

  • Page 21: Status Icons

    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. The shortcuts on the lock screen are the same apps as the ones on your Home screen's launch bar.

  • Page 22: Notifications

    Notifications Notification LED The notification LED shows a: § Solid green light when HTC Thunderbolt 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 23: 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 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 Thunderbolt 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

    Connecting HTC Thunderbolt to a computer Whenever you connect HTC Thunderbolt to a computer using the USB cable, the Choose a connection type screen opens and lets you choose the type of USB connection.

  • Page 26: Copying Files To Or From The Storage Card

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

  • Page 27: 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 28: Personalizing

    Personalizing Personalizing Making HTC Thunderbolt truly yours Make HTC Thunderbolt 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 29: 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 30: 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 31: 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 32: 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 33: 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 34: Rearranging The 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 Thunderbolt then vibrates. Don’t lift your finger just yet. 3. Drag the thumbnail to its new position, and then lift your finger.

  • Page 35: Personalizing With Sound Sets

    Each sound set gives you a different combination of sounds for your ringtone and notifications such as incoming messages, email, calendar event reminders, and more. By switching between sound sets, you can instantly make HTC Thunderbolt ring or alert you with fun sounds when you're out with friends or change to subtle sounds while you're at work.

  • Page 36: Rearranging Application Tabs

    Personalizing 3. Press , and then tap Delete. 4. Select one or more sound sets you want to delete. 5. Tap Delete. Rearranging application tabs You can rearrange the tabs at the bottom of some apps to prioritize the types of information you frequently use.

  • Page 37: Securing Htc Thunderbolt With A Personal Touch

    4. Choose a backup lock to use in case the phone doesn't recognize you. 5. Tap Lock phone after, then specify the idle time before the screen is locked. You'll be asked to unlock the screen every time HTC Thunderbolt is turned on or when it’s idle for a certain period of time.

  • Page 38: 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 39: Calling A Phone Number In A Text Message

    3. Tap Call. Making an emergency call In some regions, you can make emergency calls from HTC Thunderbolt even if you don’t have a SIM card installed or your SIM card has been blocked. 1. On the Home screen, tap 2.

  • Page 40: What Can I Do During A Call

    § Press the VOLUME DOWN or VOLUME UP button. § Press the POWER button. § Place HTC Thunderbolt face down on a level surface. If HTC Thunderbolt 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 41: Setting Up A Three-Way Call

    To decrease potential damage to your hearing, do not hold HTC Thunderbolt to your ear when the speakerphone is on. Do one of the following: § Flip HTC Thunderbolt over during a call (be sure that Flip for speaker is selected in Sound settings). § On the call screen, tap The speakerphone icon appears in the status bar when the speakerphone is on.

  • Page 42: Internet Calls

    4. Enter your account details. 5. Press to save your account. 6. To set HTC Thunderbolt to receive Internet calls on your added account, tap the Receive incoming calls check box. Making an Internet call Make an Internet call to either your contact's Internet calling account or phone number.
  • Page 43 Phone calls Checking calls in the Call History 1. On the Home screen, tap 2. Tap the Call History tab. 3. On the Call History screen, you can: § Tap a name or number in the list to call. § Press and hold a name or number in the list to display the options menu. §...

  • Page 44: Using Assisted Dialing

    If there's already a plus (+) sign and country code before the phone number, HTC Thunderbolt will just dial as is. HTC Thunderbolt dials as is and does not prepend your home country code when you call phone numbers that are not stored in HTC Thunderbolt. When manually entering a phone number to call, you need to enter a plus (+) sign and country code before the number.

  • Page 45: Call Settings

    Phone calls Call settings Use the call settings to select a voicemail service, enable hearing aid compatibility, set up Assisted Dialing, and more. To open the call settings, press from the Home screen, and then tap Settings > Call.

  • Page 46: 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 47: Creating A Slideshow

    Messages 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. 4. To add a subject line, press , and then tap Add subject.

  • Page 48: 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 Thunderbolt 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 49: 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 Thunderbolt, 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 50: Managing Message Conversations

    Messages Managing message conversations Locking a message 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 51: Backing Up Your Text Messages

    Messages Deleting a conversation 1. On the All messages screen, press and hold a contact (or phone number) whose messages you want to delete, and then tap Delete. 2. Tap OK to delete the entire thread. Any locked messages in the conversation thread will not be deleted unless you select the Delete locked messages check box.

  • Page 52: Search And Web Browser

    Search and Web browser Searching HTC Thunderbolt and the Web You can search for information on HTC Thunderbolt 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 53: 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 54: 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 Thunderbolt to allow installation of third-party apps. From the Home screen, press , then tap Settings >...

  • Page 55: Viewing Bookmarks And Previously Visited Pages

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

  • Page 56: 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 Thunderbolt. 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 57: Setting Browser Options

    Search and Web browser Setting browser options Customize the web browser to suit your browsing style. Set display, privacy, and security options when using the web browser. From the browser screen, press , and then tap Settings. Setting your homepage 1.

  • Page 58: Camera

    Camera Camera basics Whether traveling for business or fun, enjoy taking photos and videos of your trip and encounters with HTC Thunderbolt. 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 59: 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 or filters.

  • Page 60: 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 61: Camera Scenes

    Camera Camera scenes Scenes provide an easy way to override your camera’s normal settings to suit your current lighting and environment. Use Auto and let the camera automatically determine optimal settings, or choose from a wide selection of scenes before you start taking photos.

  • Page 62: 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 Thunderbolt or your online albums. You can even: § Apply effects to your photos. § Share to your social networks, photo sharing sites, and more.

  • Page 63: 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 64: Viewing Photos In Your Social Networks

    Photos, videos, and music Adding photo effects 1. On the Gallery app’s Albums screen, tap an album. 2. Press and hold on a photo, and then tap Edit > Effects. 3. Tap an effect to apply to the photo, or tap to add a frame to your photo.
  • Page 65 > 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 66 Photos, videos, and music Sharing photos and videos on Flickr ® Log in to your Flickr account before you upload photos or videos. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Gallery. 2. Tap the album that has the photos or videos you want to share. 3.

  • Page 67: Music

    Music Listening to music Enjoy listening to songs and music on HTC Thunderbolt using the Music app. 1. While browsing your music collection, tap a song to play it. 2. Tap the onscreen icons to control music playback, repeat songs, and more.

  • Page 68: Browsing Music In The Library

    You can use the Music widget to play music right from your Home screen. Browsing music in the library You need to copy music files to HTC Thunderbolt first to use the Music app to play music. 1. From the Home screen, tap >...
  • Page 69 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 70: Finding Music Videos On Youtube

    3. On the Now playing screen, press and then tap Share > Share file > Bluetooth. You’ll be asked to turn on Bluetooth on HTC Thunderbolt and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device so the music can be sent. Finding music videos on YouTube It's easy to find music videos of the song you’re listening to on YouTube.

  • Page 71: 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 Thunderbolt.

  • Page 72: Htc Services

    Creating or signing in to your HTC Watch account 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Accounts & sync. 2. Tap Add account > Watch. 3. Create a new HTC Watch account, or directly sign in if you already have your account.
  • Page 73 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 74: 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 75 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 76: Accounts And Sync

    If you have forgotten your Google Account password, you can try to recover it by going to the Google website. 1. On HTC Thunderbolt or on your computer, open your web browser 2. Go to www.google.com/accounts/recovery. 3. Enter the email address or username that you use to sign in to your Google Account.

  • Page 77: Managing Your Online Accounts

    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 Thunderbolt. Removing an account does not delete information from the online service itself. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings >...

  • Page 78: People

    To open People, from the Home screen, tap > People. Your contacts list The People app lists all contacts stored on HTC Thunderbolt 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 79: 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 80: 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 Thunderbolt. 4. Tap Save to People.

  • Page 81: Merging Contact Information

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

  • Page 82: 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 83: 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 84: 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 Thunderbolt 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 85: 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 86: 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 87: 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 88: Updating Your Status In Friend Stream

    Social When you tap someone’s photo or name, you can: § Check the person’s profile details. § Look at the person’s Facebook wall. § 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 >...

  • Page 89: Tweeting In Friend Stream

    Social Commenting on and liking Facebook posts Tap someone’s status update on the All tab, and do any of the following: § Tap a photo or the album name shown in the status update to view and comment on the album photos using the Gallery app. §...

  • Page 90: Chatting In Google Talk

    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 91: Email

    Sending an email message in Gmail 1. In the Gmail inbox, tap If you’ve set up multiple Google Accounts on HTC Thunderbolt, 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 92: 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 93: Adding A Microsoft Exchange Activesync Account

    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 Thunderbolt. To switch between email accounts, tap the bar that shows the current email account,...
  • Page 94 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 95 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 96 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 97: 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 98: 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 99: Calendar

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

  • Page 100: 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 101: 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 102: 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 Thunderbolt, 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 103: Maps And Location

    Maps and location Maps and location Location settings Turning on location services In order to find your location on HTC Thunderbolt, you need to enable location sources. 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap Settings > Location. 2. Select the location services you want to use: VZW Location Uses Wi‑Fi or your mobile data connection to find your...

  • Page 104: Vz Navigator

    Maps and location VZ Navigator Using VZ Navigator Get premium GPS voice navigations and 3D maps with spoken real-time traffic alerts. Find movie times, event info and gas stations. For more information about VZ Navigator, visit: www.verizonwireless.com/vznavigator. 1. From the Home screen, tap >...

  • Page 105: Htc Footprints

    Maps and location HTC Footprints Recording favorite places with HTC Footprints HTC Footprints ™ provides an easy way to record your favorite places and revisit those places. You can take a photo of a location such as a restaurant or sightseeing spot and store it together with its precise GPS location, street address, phone number, and more.

  • Page 106: Google Maps

    Maps and location Exporting your footprints Back up footprints by exporting them. You can also open exported footprints files in ™ other applications such as Google Earth on your PC. 1. In Footprints, tap a category. 2. Press , and then tap Export. Press and then tap Deselect all to deselect all the footprints.

  • Page 107: Getting Around Maps

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

  • Page 108: Getting Directions

    Maps and location Checking the details of a location 1. Press and hold a location on the map. A balloon opens over the location, with the name of the location, a part of the address, and a thumbnail from Street View (if available).

  • Page 109: Finding Your Friends With Google Latitude

    Maps and location 4. Tap Get directions. 5. Tap Directions list to view the directions. You can also tap the arrow buttons on the map to follow the directions. When you’re finished viewing or following the directions, tap to reset the map. Your destination is automatically saved in the Google Maps history.

  • Page 110: 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 Thunderbolt. Choose from a wide variety of free and paid apps ranging from productivity apps, entertainment, to games.

  • Page 111: Using The Clock

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

  • Page 112: About The Clock App

    Get more from the Clock app than just the regular date and time. Use HTC Thunderbolt 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. You can also use it as an alarm clock, stopwatch, and countdown timer.

  • Page 113: Checking Weather

    Google Play and other apps Deleting an alarm 1. On the Alarms tab, press and then tap Delete. 2. Select the alarms you want to delete and then tap Delete. Checking Weather Use the Weather app and widget to check the current weather and weather forecasts for the next few days.

  • Page 114: 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 115: Managing Your Stock Quotes And Indices

    Google Play and other apps Managing your stock quotes and indices 1. From the Home screen, tap > Stocks. 2. On the Stocks main screen, do any of the following: § Tap an item to view from the list of stock quotes and market indices. §...

  • Page 116: Sharing Games And Apps

    Google Play and other apps Searching for videos 1. On the YouTube main screen, tap 2. Enter a search keyword, and then tap on the onscreen keyboard. 3. Scroll through the results and tap a video to watch it. You also have the option to show results that were just recently posted. Tap All time, and then select a time period you want.

  • Page 117: Productivity

    Productivity Productivity Working on documents Use Polaris Office to 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 118: Recording Your Voice

    3. Tap to start recording a voice clip. Voice Recorder can run in the background while you do other things on HTC Thunderbolt, except when you open other apps that also use audio functions. 4. Tap to stop recording. 5. Type a name for the voice clip and tap Save.

  • Page 119: Creating A Task

    Productivity Creating a task list 1. In the Tasks app, press and then tap Lists. 2. Tap , and then choose an account for the list. 3. Enter a name for the list, and then tap OK. Managing task lists 1.
  • Page 120 Productivity Edit a task 1. Press and hold the task that you want to edit, and then tap Edit. 2. Edit the task details, and then tap Save. Delete a task Press and hold the task that you want to delete, and then tap Delete.

  • Page 121: Htc Sync

    Download the HTC Sync software for HTC Thunderbolt from our support website (www.htc.com/help/) and install it on your computer. From time to time, software updates for HTC Sync may be available. In HTC Sync, click the dropdown arrow button beside Help, and then click Check update.

  • Page 122: Setting Up Htc Sync To Recognize Htc Thunderbolt

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

  • Page 123: Syncing Your Calendar Events

    3. Choose from which point you want to start syncing your calendar events. 4. Click Option to choose an account folder to sync. 5. In cases when conflicting information is found on both HTC Thunderbolt and the computer, choose which information you want to keep.

  • Page 124: Syncing Your Web Bookmarks

    HTC Sync remembers your sync settings the next time you connect it to HTC Thunderbolt. Syncing documents and email attachments To sync email attachments stored on HTC Thunderbolt to your computer, you must set up an Exchange ActiveSync or POP3/IMAP email account from the Mail app on HTC Thunderbolt.

  • Page 125: Installing An App From Your Computer To Htc Thunderbolt

    HTC Sync Installing an app from your computer to HTC Thunderbolt If you have application files (*.apk) on your computer, you can use HTC Sync to install them to HTC Thunderbolt. We strongly recommend you install only applications that you trust.

  • Page 126: Keyboard

    Some keys have multiple characters or accents associated with them. Choosing multiple keyboard languages If multiple keyboard languages are available on HTC Thunderbolt, you can choose which languages to enable in the onscreen keyboard. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings >...

  • Page 127: Entering Words With Predictive Text

    Keyboard 3. Tap International keyboard. 4. Choose the languages you want. Changing the keyboard language 1. While the onscreen keyboard is open, tap 2. Choose the language you want to use for typing. If there are only two languages selected for use with the onscreen keyboard, tapping directly switches between the two languages.
  • Page 128 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 129: Entering Text By Speaking

    Entering text by speaking No time to type? Try speaking the words to enter them. Since HTC Thunderbolt 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 130: Internet Connections

    Internet connections Internet connections Data connection When you turn on HTC Thunderbolt 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 131: Keeping Track Of Your Data Usage

    , 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 Thunderbolt to play a sound so you’ll know when it’s connecting to a roaming network.

  • Page 132: Checking The Wireless Network Status

    3. Tap a Wi‑Fi network to connect to it. Connecting to a Wi‑Fi network using enhanced security You may need to install a network certificate (*.p12) to HTC Thunderbolt before you can connect to a Wi‑Fi network with EAP-TLS authentication protocol.

  • Page 133: Connecting To A Virtual Private Network (Vpn)

    You can get this information from your network administrator. Also, HTC Thunderbolt must first establish a Wi‑Fi or data connection before you can start a VPN connection. Adding a VPN connection You must first set a lock screen PIN or password before you can set up the VPN.

  • Page 134: Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection By Usb Tethering

    3. When prompted to select a connection type, select Internet Connection Mode, and then tap Done. Using HTC Thunderbolt as a wireless router Share your data connection with other devices by turning HTC Thunderbolt into a wireless router. § Make sure the data connection is turned on.

  • Page 135: Connecting To The Internet Through A Computer

    HTC Thunderbolt as a wireless router. 7. Select the Mobile Hotspot check box to turn on the wireless router. HTC Thunderbolt is ready to be used as a wireless router when you see on the status bar.

  • Page 136: Bluetooth Basics

    3. Tap Bluetooth. The Bluetooth screen opens. 4. Press , and then tap Rename phone. 5. Enter the new name for HTC Thunderbolt 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 137: 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 Thunderbolt, and then turning on the headset. However, you might have to connect manually if your headset has been used with another Bluetooth device.

  • Page 138: 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 Thunderbolt, 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 139: 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 Thunderbolt Bluetooth name near the top of the screen to make HTC Thunderbolt visible to nearby Bluetooth devices.
  • Page 140 Bluetooth 8. When HTC Thunderbolt 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 141: Security

    PIN, or password. You'll be asked to unlock the screen every time HTC Thunderbolt is turned on or when it’s idle for a certain period of time. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings >...

  • Page 142: Encrypting Data On Htc Thunderbolt

    If you’ve forgotten your screen lock pattern, you have up to five attempts to try and unlock HTC Thunderbolt. If this fails, you can unlock HTC Thunderbolt by entering your Google Account user name and password. 1. On the unlock screen, enter your lock pattern.
  • Page 143 Security 6. Tap Continue. 7. Tap Encrypt again. Encryption starts and the progress is displayed. The phone may restart a few times. When the encryption process is complete, enter your PIN or password.

  • Page 144: Settings

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

  • Page 145: Changing Sound Settings

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

  • Page 146: Changing The Display Language

    Changing the language adjusts the keyboard layout, date and time formatting, and more. The languages available to choose from may depend on the version of HTC Thunderbolt you have. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings.

  • Page 147: 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 Internal storage section. Checking the available storage card space 1.

  • Page 148: 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 Thunderbolt. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings.

  • Page 149: 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 Thunderbolt 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 150: Update And Reset

    2. Tap Software update > Check new. Restarting HTC Thunderbolt (Soft reset) If HTC Thunderbolt is running slower than normal, is unresponsive, or has an app that is not performing properly, try rebooting and see if that helps solve the problem.

  • Page 151: Resetting Htc Thunderbolt (Hard Reset)

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

  • Page 152: Trademarks And Copyrights

    All other company, product and service names mentioned herein are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. Screen images contained herein are simulated. HTC shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein, nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from furnishing this material.
  • Page 153 Trademarks and copyrights retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form without prior written permission of HTC.

  • Page 154: Index

    Index Index Camera - basics Alarm - effects Android Market - recording a video See Google Play - scenes Apps - settings - deleting - taking a photo 110, 125 - installing - using the front camera - sharing - zooming Auto sync Change phone language Clock...
  • Page 155 Index HTC Watch Facebook - checking in to a place Internet calling Facebook for HTC Sense Internet connection Factory reset - data connection Firmware - VPN See Software update - Wi-Fi Folder - wireless router - grouping apps - removing items...
  • Page 156 Index - Language & keyboard Multimedia message - Sound Music - Storage - browsing the library Phone updates - listening See Software update - playing music from Lock screen Photos - playlist - editing - setting a song as ringtone - sharing - sharing music using Bluetooth - viewing...
  • Page 157 Wireless router Stocks Storage card - moving apps to the storage card YouTube Sync - sharing videos - HTC Sync - online accounts Tasks - creating a list - creating a task - filtering tasks - managing lists - to do...

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