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  • Page 1 Your HTC Amaze 4G User guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    HTC Amaze 4G Back cover SIM card Storage card Battery Switching the power on or off Setting up HTC Amaze 4G for the first time Entering your PIN Finger gestures Ways of getting contacts into your phone Home screen Basics...
  • 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 Amaze 4G 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 Mail...
  • Page 5 Internet connections Data connection Wi-Fi Connecting to a virtual private network (VPN) Using HTC Amaze 4G as a modem (USB tethering) Connecting HTC Amaze 4G to the Internet through a computer (Internet Pass-through) Using HTC Amaze 4G as a wireless router...
  • Page 6 Sending information using Bluetooth Receiving information using Bluetooth Security Protecting your SIM card with a PIN Protecting HTC Amaze 4G with a screen lock pattern, PIN, or password Settings Settings on HTC Amaze 4G Changing display settings Changing sound settings...

  • 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 Amaze 4G § Battery (preinstalled) § USB cable § Power adapter § Quick start guide § Safety and regulatory guide HTC Amaze 4G Front panel 1.

  • Page 9: Bottom Panel

    Getting started Left and right panels 1. USB connector 2. VOLUME UP 3. VOLUME DOWN 4. CAMCORDER 5. CAMERA Back panel 1. 8 megapixel camera 2. Speaker 3. Dual LED flash 4. Back cover Bottom panel 1. RELEASE button for the back cover 2.

  • Page 10: Back Cover

    Remove the back cover to access the battery compartment, SIM card slot, and storage card slot. Make sure to switch off HTC Amaze 4G before removing the back cover. 1. Securely hold HTC Amaze 4G facing up. 2. Press and hold the RELEASE button at the bottom of the phone, and then slightly lift the front panel.

  • Page 11: Replacing The Back Cover

    1. Securely hold the back cover with the exposed side facing up. 2. Insert the top part of HTC Amaze 4G into the back cover. 3. Press HTC Amaze 4G down to lock the cover into place. You’ll hear a click when the back cover is locked in place.

  • Page 12: Sim Card

    3. With the SIM card’s gold contacts facing down and its cut-off corner facing out, insert the SIM card all the way into the SIM card slot. Removing the SIM card Make sure to switch off HTC Amaze 4G before removing your SIM card. 1. Take the back cover off. 2. Remove the battery.

  • Page 13: Storage Card

    3. Slide the storage card out from its slot. Unmounting the storage card When you need to remove the storage card while HTC Amaze 4G is on, unmount the storage card first to prevent corrupting or damaging the files in the storage card.

  • Page 14: Battery

    Removing the battery thin film Before using HTC Amaze 4G for the first time, you need to remove the thin film that's underneath the battery. 1. Take the back cover off.

  • Page 15: Inserting The Battery

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

  • Page 16: Switching The Power On Or Off

    As a safety precaution, the battery stops charging when it overheats. Switching the power on or off Switching the power on Press the POWER button. Easy. When you turn on HTC Amaze 4G for the first time, you’ll need to set it up.

  • Page 17: Setting Up Htc Amaze 4G For The First Time

    Setting up HTC Amaze 4G for the first time When you switch on HTC Amaze 4G 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: Ways Of Getting Contacts Into Your Phone

    Rotate For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning HTC Amaze 4G sideways. When entering text, you can turn HTC Amaze 4G sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard. Pinch In some apps, like Gallery or the web browser, you can “pinch” the screen using two fingers (for example, thumb and index finger) to zoom in or zoom out when viewing a picture or a web page.

  • Page 19: Home Screen

    32. Extended Home screen As you start to do more things with HTC Amaze 4G, 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 20 Getting started Using Leap view To jump straight to the screen that you want, press or pinch the screen to show the Leap view. It reveals all seven Home screens as thumbnails. Just tap the one you want and you’ll leap right there.

  • Page 21: Basics

    Basics Basics Adjusting the volume Adjusting the ringer volume changes the volume level of the ringtone, while adjusting the media volume changes the volume level of sound notifications and music or video playback. Adjusting the ringer volume § Press the VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN button to adjust the ringer volume to your desired level.

  • Page 22: Sleep Mode

    Sleep mode saves battery power by putting HTC Amaze 4G into a low power state while the display is off. It also stops accidental button presses when HTC Amaze 4G is in your bag. You’ll still receive messages and calls though.

  • Page 23: Status And Notifications

    Basics Opening an app from the lock screen On the lock screen, drag an app icon to the ring to unlock the screen and directly go to the app. You can customize the lock screen in Settings > Personalize > Lock screen to show your four favorite apps.

  • Page 24: Notification Icons

    Call forwarding on ™ New Google Talk instant Message forwarding on message HTC Amaze 4G is connected to a New voicemail computer via USB cable Wi-Fi is on and wireless networks Upcoming event are available New updates from your social...

  • Page 25: Notification Led

    Notification LED The notification LED shows a: § Solid green light when HTC Amaze 4G 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 26: Notifications Panel

    Basics Notifications panel When you get a new notification, you can open the Notifications panel to see what event notification or new information you've received. The Notifications panel lets you quickly switch between recently-opened apps, and also lets you easily turn on settings such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

  • Page 27: Using Quick Settings

    The Quick Settings tab lets you easily turn on Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and more, and also provides a quick shortcut to all HTC Amaze 4G settings. 1. Press and hold the status bar, then slide your finger downward to open the Notifications panel.

  • Page 28: Where Apps, Data, And Files Are Stored

    Some apps allow you to set the default storage. Connecting your phone to a computer Whenever you connect HTC Amaze 4G to a computer using the USB cable, the Choose a connection type screen opens and lets you choose the type of USB connection.

  • Page 29: Copying Files To Or From The Phone Storage Or Storage Card

    Amaze 4G) as required by your computer’s operating system to safely disconnect HTC Amaze 4G. If you want to keep HTC Amaze 4G connected to the computer but want it to be able to access the phone storage or storage card, open the Notifications panel, tap Disk...

  • Page 30: 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 31: Printing

    Connect HTC Amaze 4G to a supported printer and print out documents, email messages, photos, and more. § Both printer and HTC Amaze 4G must be turned on and connected to the same local network. Connect HTC Amaze 4G 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 32: Personalizing

    Personalizing Making HTC Amaze 4G truly yours Make HTC Amaze 4G 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 33: Changing Your Wallpaper

    Personalizing your wallpaper with your favorite photo is a quick and easy way to give HTC Amaze 4G a fresh look. Browse the collection of wallpapers included in HTC Amaze 4G or choose from photos that you have taken with the camera. You can also change your Home screen to use an animated wallpaper.

  • Page 34: Personalizing Your Home Screen With Widgets

    > 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 35 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 Amaze 4G vibrates and you’ll see a colored box around the widget. Don’t lift your finger just yet.

  • Page 36: Adding Icons And Other Shortcuts On Your Home Screen

    Home screen. The shortcuts available depend on the apps that are installed on HTC Amaze 4G. 1. Go to a part of the Home screen where there’s space to add a new icon or shortcut.

  • Page 37: 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 Amaze 4G vibrates and you’ll see a colored box around the widget or icon. Don’t lift your finger just yet.

  • Page 38: Rearranging The Home Screen

    By switching between sound sets, you can instantly make HTC Amaze 4G ring or alert you with fun sounds when you're out with friends or change to subtle sounds while you're at work.
  • Page 39 Go to the Messages, Mail, and Calendar apps to choose sounds for new messages, email, and calendar reminders respectively. HTC Amaze 4G automatically saves your choices to the current sound set. Deleting sound sets 1. From the Home screen, tap >...

  • Page 40: 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 41: 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 42: Phone Calls

    Phone calls Different ways of making calls Besides making calls from the phone dialer screen on HTC Amaze 4G, 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 43: Using Speed Dial

    Phone calls What is Smart dial? The phone dialer’s Smart dial feature makes it quick and easy for you to place a call. 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 stored contacts and the phone numbers from the call history.

  • Page 44: Calling A Phone Number In An Email

    3. Tap Call. Making an emergency call In some regions, you can make emergency calls from HTC Amaze 4G 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 45: What Can I Do During A Call

    § Press the VOLUME DOWN or VOLUME UP button. § Press the POWER button. § Place HTC Amaze 4G face down on a level surface. If HTC Amaze 4G 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 46: Switching Between Calls

    To decrease potential damage to your hearing, do not hold HTC Amaze 4G against your ear when the speakerphone is on. Do one of the following: § Flip HTC Amaze 4G over during a call (be sure that Flip for speaker is selected in > > Settings > Sound).

  • Page 47: Setting Up A Conference Call

    Phone calls Setting up a conference call Conference calling with your friends, family, or co-workers is easy. Make the first call (or accept a call), and then simply dial each subsequent call to add it to the conference. Make sure your SIM card is enabled with conference calling service. Contact your mobile operator for details.

  • Page 48: Using Call History

    Phone calls 5. Press to save your account. 6. To set HTC Amaze 4G 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 49: Using Home Dialing

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

  • Page 50: Call Services

    2. Clear the Home dialing check box. Call services HTC Amaze 4G 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 51: 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 Amaze 4G to Airplane mode.

  • Page 52: 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 53: 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 54: 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 55: Resuming A Draft Message

    3. Tap Send. Viewing and replying to a message Depending on your notification settings, HTC Amaze 4G 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 56: Forwarding A Message

    Messages Replying to another phone number of the contact When a contact has multiple phone numbers stored on HTC Amaze 4G, 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 57: 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 58: 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 59: Setting Message Options

    Settings. Notifications § Receive a notification in the status bar and set HTC Amaze 4G to vibrate or play a sound when a message arrives or when a message is not sent successfully, and choose a notification sound.
  • Page 60 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 61: Search And Web Browser

    Search and Web browser Searching HTC Amaze 4G and the Web You can search for information on HTC Amaze 4G 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 62: 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 Amaze 4G and suggestions from Google web search are shown as a list. 4. Do one of the following: §...

  • Page 63: Changing The Screen Orientation

    Search and Web browser Changing the screen orientation Turn HTC Amaze 4G 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 > Display, and then select the Auto-rotate screen check box.

  • Page 64: Downloading From The Web

    2. Follow the website's instructions for downloading the app. Before you can install the downloaded app, you need to set HTC Amaze 4G to allow installation of third-party apps. From the Home screen, press , then tap Settings >...

  • Page 65: Viewing Bookmarks And Previously Visited Pages

    Viewing bookmarks and previously visited pages You can store as many bookmarks as you want on HTC Amaze 4G. You can also access a convenient list of the sites you have visited, or quickly view the pages that you access most often.

  • Page 66: Setting Browser Options

    Search and Web browser Viewing a page that you often visit 1. While viewing a webpage, press , and then tap Bookmarks. 2. On the Most visited tab , navigate to the page you want to view, and then tap the page. Clearing the list of most visited pages 1.
  • Page 67 Search and Web browser Choosing when to show Adobe Flash content ® ® Choose which Adobe Flash content you want to see on a webpage, and when you want to view it. 1. From the browser screen, press , and then tap More > Settings > Enable plugins.

  • Page 68: Camera

    Camera Camera Camera basics Whether traveling for business or fun, enjoy taking photos and videos with the camera. § To open the camera in photo mode and take photos, press and hold the CAMERA button. Or tap from the Home screen, and then tap Camera. §...

  • Page 69: Taking A Photo

    Camera Zooming Before taking a photo or video, you can first use the onscreen zoom bar to zoom in or out of your subject. Simply slide your finger up or down the zoom bar to zoom in or out. When you're recording video, the zoom bar is always shown onscreen. You can freely zoom in or out while recording.

  • Page 70: Recording Video

    Camera 3. Tap the flash button repeatedly to choose a flash mode depending on your lighting conditions. Auto flash Flash on Flash off 4. Choose the resolution and other camera settings you want to use. 5. Choose an effect to apply to your photo. 6.

  • Page 71: Adding Effects

    Camera 8. Tap the flash button to switch the camera light on or off during recording. Light on Light off 9. To stop recording, tap or press the CAMCORDER button again. Adding effects Want to make your photos look more interesting? Easy. Use the available camera effects to make your photos look like they’ve been taken through special lenses and filters.

  • Page 72: 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 in the camera settings before you start taking photos and videos.

  • Page 73: Taking A High Dynamic Range (Hdr) Photo

    Camera Taking a high dynamic range (HDR) photo Take photos like a pro with HDR imaging. When enabled, HTC Amaze 4G renders both the bright and dark areas of your subject. The result: better photos with the right image intensity and contrast levels.
  • Page 74 Camera Geo-tag photos (photo Select to store GPS location in your captured photos. mode only) Auto enhance (photo Select to reduce noise when using a high ISO setting and to mode only) automatically adjust photo brightness. Auto focus (photo Enables or disables centered auto focus. mode only) Face detection (photo Select to automatically recognize faces and adjust the focus...

  • Page 75: Photos, Videos, And Music

    You can even play your media on a TV screen. To start using Gallery, check first if you have photos or videos copied on HTC Amaze 4G. What’s more, you can edit and add effects to your photos. You can also easily use a photo as your contact icon, location icon, or wallpaper.

  • Page 76: 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 77: Watching A Video

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

  • Page 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 Amaze 4G. 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 Amaze 4G and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device so the files can be sent.
  • Page 81 Photos, videos, and music 9. Tap Save. 10. Tap Done. Sharing photos and videos on Flickr You need to be logged in to your Flickr account to be able to upload photos or videos. 1. From the Home screen, tap >...

  • Page 82: Viewing Photos In Your Social Networks

    Photos, videos, and music 3. Tap and then tap YouTube. 4. Select the videos you want to share and then tap Next. Sign in to your YouTube or Google Account, if you’re asked to do so. 5. Enter a title for the videos you're uploading. 6.

  • Page 83: Music

    Listening to music Enjoy listening to songs and music on HTC Amaze 4G using the Music app. You need to copy music files to HTC Amaze 4G first to use the Music app to play music. 1. From the Home screen, tap >...
  • Page 84 You can also pause music playback right from the Notifications panel. Browsing albums in landscape view Turn your HTC Amaze 4G sideways to switch to landscape view. § If you have lots of albums, flick left or right across the album covers to quickly skim through them.

  • Page 85: 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 86 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 87 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 88: 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 Amaze 4G and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device so the music can be sent.

  • Page 89: Connected Media

    4. Choose the device on your network where you want to play the media. 5. Once connected to the other device, HTC Amaze 4G opens up the Controller screen where you can tap: Controls Play the media on the other device.
  • Page 90 Connect to another player on the network. While playing media on another device, you can press and do other things on HTC Amaze 4G. To return to the Controller screen, slide open the Notifications panel, and then tap the device you’re connected to.

  • Page 91: 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 92 Watch video store or access your library to manage your downloads. You can connect HTC Amaze 4G 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 Amaze 4G to the TV's HDMI port.
  • Page 93 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 94 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 95: 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 Amaze 4G close by. You’ll need it to complete the sign-up process. 1. On your computer, open your web browser.
  • Page 96 HTC services Using HTCSense.com Forgot HTC Amaze 4G at home or you can’t find it? Or worse, it slipped out of your pocket while riding the train. Use HTCSense.com to communicate with HTC Amaze 4G so you can forward calls and messages to a different number, make HTC Amaze 4G ring, lock it, and even erase its contents.
  • Page 97 4G, and a short message to show onscreen. The alternate number is shown on the screen. If somebody happens to find HTC Amaze 4G, that person can simply tap it to call that number using HTC Amaze 4G. 3. Click Save.

  • Page 98: Accounts And Sync

    Signing in to your Google Account lets you sync Gmail and your Google contacts and calendars between HTC Amaze 4G 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 99: 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 Amaze 4G? You can still add these accounts. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings >...

  • Page 100: Synchronizing An Account Manually

    You cannot remove some accounts, such as the first Google account you signed into, except by deleting all personal information from HTC Amaze 4G with a hard reset. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings >...

  • Page 101: People

    1. From the Home screen, tap > People. 2. Tap one of the following tabs: Gives you access to all contacts on HTC Amaze 4G, 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 102: Your Contacts List

    Your contacts list The People app's All tab lists all contacts stored on HTC Amaze 4G 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 103: 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 Amaze 4G or add them to your Google contacts or Exchange ActiveSync contacts, if you have set up the relevant accounts.

  • Page 104: 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 105: 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 Amaze 4G, and then tap Save to People.

  • Page 106: Merging Contact Information

    Accepting matched contacts suggestions When HTC Amaze 4G finds contacts that can be merged, you’ll see a link icon the notifications area of the status bar. 1. Slide the Notifications panel down, and then tap Matched contacts suggestion.

  • Page 107: 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 Amaze 4G, 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 108: 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 109: 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 Amaze 4G. 1. From the Home screen, tap > People. 2. On the All tab, do the following: To send...

  • Page 110: 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 Amaze 4G 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 111 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 112: 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 113: 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 114: Social

    Social Facebook for HTC Sense When you're signed in to Facebook for HTC Sense, you can: § See all your Facebook contacts and their instant status updates in People. When you tap a contact on the All tab, slide to...
  • Page 115 If you have the Facebook app (preinstalled or downloaded from Android Market), signing in to Facebook for HTC Sense does not sign you in to the Facebook app and vice versa. These two don't share the same login credentials. If you want to use the same Facebook account for both, you’ll have to sign in to both using the same...

  • Page 116: Tweeting On The Go Using Peep

    “tweeting” on HTC Amaze 4G. 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 Amaze 4G, you can do one of the following: §...

  • Page 117: Searching For Twitter Users To Follow

    Social 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. § Tap to include your current location info in your tweet. 4.

  • Page 118: 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 119 Social 4. Tap and then choose what you want to attach to your tweet or status update. Picture Select From Camera to take a photo and attach it or From Gallery to attach a photo. Location Add your current location or a location you pick on a map.
  • Page 120 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 121: Chatting In Google Talk

    Google Talk. If you signed in to your Google Account when you first set up HTC Amaze 4G, you are already signed in to Google Talk. To open Google Talk, on the Home screen tap >...

  • Page 122: Changing Your Online Status And Picture

    Social Changing your online status and picture 1. In Google Talk's Friends list, tap your name to open the Set Status screen. 2. Enter your new status message. Or press to choose a custom status from the list. 3. Tap the online status beside your picture, and then select the status you want on the menu.
  • Page 123 Social Changing settings or signing out In Google Talk's Friends list, press and then tap: § Settings to change the app and notification settings. § Sign out to sign out.

  • Page 124: Email

    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 Amaze 4G. You can add the Mail widget to view your POP3/IMAP or Exchange ActiveSync emails on the Home screen.
  • Page 125 4. Choose the types of information you want to sync. Also choose how often you want to update and sync email to HTC Amaze 4G, then tap Next. 5. Enter the account name, then tap Finish setup.
  • Page 126 Email Switching between different views of your inbox If you have lots of email messages, it may take you some time to browse through the long list and find a single email or related email messages. Use the tabs of the Mail app to sort your emails into different categories.

  • Page 127: Managing Email Messages

    Email Quickly browsing your inbox If you have a long list of email messages in your inbox, it may not be easy to browse the list and find an email that you want. You can quickly browse through your inbox by using finger gestures.
  • Page 128 Email Sending an email message 1. From the Home screen, tap > Mail. 2. Switch to the email account that you want to use for sending email. 3. On the email account inbox, tap 4. Fill in one or more recipients. You can: §...
  • Page 129 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 Amaze 4G syncs.

  • Page 130: Changing Email Account Settings

    Email Working with Exchange ActiveSync email You can read, reply, send, and manage your work email in the same easy way as with a POP3/IMAP account. In addition, you can also use some powerful Exchange features. Flagging an email § While viewing the inbox, tap the white flag icon that appears on the right of an email message.

  • Page 131: Gmail

    Gmail Using Gmail When you first set up HTC Amaze 4G, 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 Amaze 4G, and then...

  • Page 132: Viewing Your Gmail Inbox

    1. In the Gmail inbox, press and then tap Compose. 2. If you’ve set up multiple Google Accounts on HTC Amaze 4G, choose which Gmail address you want to use for sending your email. Tap the box that shows your current Gmail address, and then tap another address that you want to use for sending.

  • Page 133: Getting Help

    Email Replying to or forwarding an email message 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 134: Calendar

    Never miss an important date again. Use the Calendar app to schedule your events, meetings, and appointments. You can set up HTC Amaze 4G to stay in sync with the following types of calendars: § On HTC Amaze 4G, sign in to your Google Account so you can sync the Calendar app with your Google Calendar online.

  • Page 135: 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 136: 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 137: 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 Amaze 4G and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device. § Tap Mail. A new message window opens and automatically includes the vCalendar as an attachment.

  • Page 138: 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 Amaze 4G, 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 139: 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 140: Maps And Location

    Maps and location Maps and location Turning on location services In order to find your location on HTC Amaze 4G, 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 141: Searching For A Place Of Interest

    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 142: 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 143: 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 144: Revisiting A Footprint

    Maps and location 3. You can: § Tap to take a picture and add it as a photo for the footprint. § Tap to fine tune the position of the footprint on the map. § Tap to add a note for the footprint. §...

  • Page 145: Planning Your Trips

    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. On the Footprints tab, tap a category. 2. Press , and then tap Export.
  • Page 146 Maps and location 3. Tap . The map shows the route to places you added, starting from the first item on your itinerary. 4. Do one of the following: § At the bottom of the screen, tap to follow the route of your itinerary.

  • Page 147: Getting Directions

    Maps and location Exporting your trips Back up trips by exporting and saving them as .tcz files. On the Trips tab, press , and then tap Export. Press and then tap Deselect all to deselect all the trips. Exported trips are saved as .tcz files in the Trips folder on your SD card. If you exported multiple trips at one time, they are saved together in one .tcz file.
  • Page 148 Maps and location 3. Choose how you want to get to your destination. The map opens showing the route to your destination. 4. Do one of the following: § At the bottom of the screen, tap to follow the route to your destination.

  • Page 149: Using Turn-By-Turn Navigation (Premium Navigation)

    Maps and location Using turn-by-turn navigation (Premium navigation) § To use turn-by-turn navigation, the Use GPS Satellites option in Location sources needs to be selected. § Check if you have the turn-by-turn navigation for the country or region you’re using. Using Locations to navigate to a destination 1.

  • Page 150: Managing Locations Services

    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 Amaze 4G, 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 151: 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 152: 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 153: Getting Directions

    Maps and location Getting directions Get detailed directions to your destination. Google Maps can provide directions for travel by foot, public transportation, or car. 1. While viewing a map, press , and then tap Directions. 2. Do any of the following: §...

  • Page 154: Getting Help

    Maps and location Getting help Get help and more information about Maps. To open the help, press , and then tap More > Help. The web browser opens and takes you to the Google Maps Help site. Finding your friends with Google Latitude (available by country) ®...

  • Page 155: 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 Amaze 4G. Choose from a wide variety of free and paid apps ranging from productivity apps, entertainment, to games.

  • Page 156: 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 157: Using The Clock

    Using the Clock app Get more from the Clock app than just the regular date and time. Use HTC Amaze 4G 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 158: 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 Amaze 4G manually, you need to turn off auto time sync first. 1. On the World Clock tab, press and then tap Local time settings.
  • Page 159 § 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 Amaze 4G to also vibrate when the alarm goes off. 4. After you've finished setting the alarm, tap Done.

  • Page 160: Checking Weather

    Your settings in the Weather app also control the weather information that is shown in the Clock and Calendar. For HTC Amaze 4G to detect your current location and display your local weather in the Weather app and widget as well as in Clock and Calendar: §...

  • Page 161: Reading News Feeds

    Android Market and other apps Deleting cities from the Weather screen 1. On the Weather screen, press and then tap Edit. 2. Select the cities you want to remove and then tap Done. Changing Weather options 1. On the Weather screen, press and then tap Settings.

  • Page 162: Adding A Keyword

    Android Market and other apps 3. Do one of the following: § Tap a category such as Blogs or Entertainment to choose from popular news feeds. § Tap Search more to search for a specific keyword or feed URL. 4. After selecting the channel or channels to subscribe to, tap Add. To manually update news stories on your channels, press , and then tap Refresh.
  • Page 163 Android Market and other apps Share a link to the story from the available options. Leave a comment. Tag the story. You can select from a list of categories or create a new tag. Changing update schedule and content settings 1.

  • 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: 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 Amaze 4G 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 166: Using Tags

    Tags is where you organize NFC (Near Field Communication) tags that you've scanned using HTC Amaze 4G and add tags that you can share with other devices via NFC. You can find NFC tags from a variety of sources including smart posters, devices, and payment terminals.
  • Page 167 Android Market and other apps Scanning and organizing tags 1. Position the back panel of HTC Amaze 4G at least 1.5 inches (4 cm) from the smart poster or another NFC-enabled device with a tag to share. Your HTC Amaze 4G beeps and displays the scanned tag on the New tag collected screen.

  • Page 168: Listening To Fm Radio

    Tune in and listen to your favorite radio stations using the FM Radio app. You need to connect a headset first to the audio jack of HTC Amaze 4G to use FM Radio. FM Radio uses the stereo headset as the FM radio antenna.

  • 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

    § Store the same web bookmarks on both your computer and HTC Amaze 4G. § Install third-party mobile apps from your computer. You need a storage card inserted into HTC Amaze 4G to be able to sync multimedia files and documents.

  • Page 171: Setting Up Htc Sync To Recognize Htc Amaze 4G

    HTC Sync Setting up HTC Sync to recognize HTC Amaze 1. Connect HTC Amaze 4G to your computer using the USB cable that came in the box. 2. When HTC Amaze 4G prompts you to choose a type of USB connection, tap HTC Sync, and then tap Done.

  • Page 172: Setting Up Synchronization

    You can choose the types of files and information you want to sync between HTC Amaze 4G and your computer. Music sync options Bring the music tracks and songs you play on your computer to HTC Amaze 4G. If ® ®...
  • Page 173 Sync HTC Amaze 4G 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 Amaze 4G storage.
  • Page 174 If you are using Google Chrome or Firefox Internet browser and have selected it to sync with HTC Amaze 4G, make sure to close all browser windows before you begin synchronization. 1. Using your favorite web browser on your computer, create a favorites folder named HTC bookmarks.

  • Page 175: Synchronizing Htc Amaze 4G

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

  • Page 176: Synchronizing Another Device With Your Computer

    Downloading the latest HTC Sync upgrade Visit the HTC support website (www.htc.com/us/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 177: 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 178: Entering Words With Predictive Text

    Tap to hide the onscreen keyboard. Enabling multiple keyboard languages If there are multiple keyboard languages available on HTC Amaze 4G, 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 179 2. Tap Bilingual prediction, and then choose the language you want. Adding a word to the predictive text dictionary HTC Amaze 4G 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 180: Entering Text By Speaking

    § Since HTC Amaze 4G 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 Amaze 4G cues you to speak. 2. Tell HTC Amaze 4G what you want to be typed in.

  • Page 181: 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 182: 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 183 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 184: Internet Connections

    Internet connections Data connection When you turn on HTC Amaze 4G 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 185: 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 Amaze 4G to play a sound so you’ll know when it’s connecting to a roaming network.

  • Page 186: 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 Amaze 4G 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 187: 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 Amaze 4G has disconnected from the VPN, the VPN disconnected icon is displayed in the notification area of the title bar.

  • Page 188: Using Htc Amaze 4G As A Modem (Usb Tethering)

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

  • Page 189: Using Htc Amaze 4G As A Wireless Router

    Share your data connection with other devices by turning HTC Amaze 4G into a wireless router. Make sure the data connection on HTC Amaze 4G is turned on before you use it as a wireless router. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings >...

  • Page 190: Bluetooth Basics

    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 Amaze 4G 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 191: Disconnecting Or Unpairing From A Bluetooth Device

    Bluetooth 4. Make sure that the headset is discoverable. 5. Tap Scan for devices. HTC Amaze 4G will start to scan for Bluetooth devices within range. 6. When you see the name of your headset displayed in the Bluetooth devices section, tap the name.

  • Page 192: 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 Amaze 4G, open the app that contains the information or file you want to send.

  • Page 193: Receiving Information Using Bluetooth

    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 Amaze 4G and on the receiving device. Also enter the same passcode or confirm the auto-generated passcode on both devices.

  • Page 194: Adding The Bluetooth Received Folder To The Home Screen

    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 Amaze 4G. Refer to the device’s documentation for instructions on sending information over Bluetooth.

  • Page 195: Security

    Protect your personal information and prevent others from using HTC Amaze 4G without your permission by setting a screen lock pattern, PIN or password. Your screen lock will be asked every time HTC Amaze 4G is turned on or when it’s idle for a certain period of time.

  • Page 196: Changing Your Screen Lock

    If you’ve forgotten your screen lock pattern, you have up to five attempts to try and unlock HTC Amaze 4G. If this fails, you can unlock HTC Amaze 4G by entering your Google Account user name and password. 1. On the unlock screen, enter your lock pattern.

  • Page 197: Settings On Htc Amaze 4G

    § Choose sounds to use for the ringtones and notifications. § Adjust media playback volume. § Set to lower the ring volume when you move HTC Amaze 4G 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 198 § Set the default USB connection type to use whenever you connect HTC Amaze 4G to your computer. § Or, select the Ask me check box to set HTC Amaze 4G to always display the screen for selecting the USB connection type.

  • Page 199: 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 Amaze 4G encounters a technical problem. § View different information about HTC Amaze 4G, such as the mobile network type, signal strength, battery level, and more.

  • Page 200: Changing Sound Settings

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

  • Page 201: Enabling Or Disabling Audible Selection

    To help avoid missing incoming calls when HTC Amaze 4G 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 Amaze 4G will ring at the normal volume you set.

  • Page 202: Changing The Language

    Settings Changing the language When you turn HTC Amaze 4G 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 Amaze 4G. Changing the language adjusts the keyboard layout, date and time formatting, and more.

  • Page 203: 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 204: Stopping Running Applications Using Task Manager

    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 Amaze Stopping running applications using Task Manager Use Task Manager to free up memory by stopping running applications that you're not currently using.

  • Page 205: Checking Information About Htc Amaze 4G

    Software Enable or disable the automatic check feature for software updates updates for HTC Amaze 4G. You can also tap Check now to manually check for software updates. Tell HTC Turn Tell HTC on or off. When enabled, you’re helping us know if HTC Amaze 4G encounters a technical problem.

  • Page 206: Update And Reset

    Update and reset Software updates From time to time, software updates for HTC Amaze 4G may be available. HTC Amaze 4G 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 207: Restarting Htc Amaze 4G

    HTC Amaze 4G on to restart it. Resetting HTC Amaze 4G Do a factory reset to return HTC Amaze 4G to its original state before the first time you turned it on. If you’re passing HTC Amaze 4G on to someone else or HTC Amaze 4G has a persistent problem that cannot be solved, you can perform a factory reset (also called a hard reset).

  • Page 208: Trademarks And Copyrights

    Trademarks and copyrights © 2011 HTC Corporation. All Rights Reserved. HTC, the HTC logo, the HTC quietly brilliant logo, HTC Amaze 4G, Friend Stream, HTC Footprints, HTC Sense, HTC Sync, and HTC Watch are trademarks or service marks of HTC Corporation.
  • Page 209 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 210: Index

    Index Index Camera Symbols - effects - scenes Change phone language Sound Airplane mode - audible selection Alarm - lowering ring volume Android Market automatically Apps - Pocket mode - deleting - switching profiles 155, 175 - installing - switching to speakerphone Clock Compass Conference call...
  • Page 211 Internet calling email Internet connection - data connection - Internet pass-through Facebook - Tethering - sharing your location - VPN Facebook for HTC Sense - Wi-Fi Factory reset - wireless router Firmware Internet pass-through Flashlight Flight mode FM Radio Keyboard...
  • Page 212 Index - unified inbox - selecting text - working with Exchange ActiveSync - settings email Optimizing battery life Making a call Managing memory Maps Pair a Bluetooth device Market Peep Master reset People Meeting request - adding a new contact Messages - deleting contacts - copying to the SIM card...
  • Page 213 Index Ring volume Storage card - lowering ring volume - moving apps to the storage card automatically Sync - making your phone ring louder - online accounts Ringtone - setting - trimming Tethering Router Text message Turn-by-turn navigation Twitter Scenes Screen Updating phone software - adjusting screen brightness...

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