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  • Page 1: Beats Audio

    Your HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio User guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Switching the power on or off Entering your PIN Finger gestures Setting up HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio for the first time Ways of getting contacts into HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio Home screen Plugging in your Beats headphones...
  • Page 3 Managing message conversations Backing up your text messages Setting message options Search and Web browser Searching HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio and the Web Using the web browser Downloading from the Web Viewing bookmarks and previously visited pages Setting browser options...
  • Page 4 Merging contact information Contact information and conversations Sending contact information as a vCard Contact groups Adding People widgets Social Facebook for HTC Sense Twitter for HTC Sense Using Friend Stream Enjoying Facebook in Friend Stream Tweeting in Friend Stream Using Facebook chat...
  • Page 5 Getting to know the workspace Setting up synchronization Synchronizing HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio Installing an app from your computer to HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio Downloading maps or purchasing services Synchronizing another device with your computer Downloading the latest HTC Sync upgrade...
  • Page 6 Sending information using Bluetooth Receiving information using Bluetooth Security Protecting your SIM card with a PIN Protecting HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio with a screen lock pattern, PIN, or password Settings Changing display settings Changing sound settings Changing the language...

  • 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 Sensation XL with Beats Audio ™ § Beats headphones § Battery (preinstalled) § USB cable § Power adapter § Quick start guide §...

  • Page 9: Bottom Panel

    Getting started Top panel 1. 3.5mm headset jack 2. Microphone 3. POWER Bottom panel 1. RELEASE button for the back cover 2. Microphone Left and right panels 1. micro-USB connector 2. VOLUME controls...

  • Page 10: Back Cover

    Removing the back cover Remove the back cover to access the battery compartment and SIM card slot. Make sure to switch off HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio before removing the back cover. 1. Securely hold HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio face down.

  • Page 11: Sim Card

    1. Securely hold HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio face down. 2. Insert the top of the back cover into the notches at the top of HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio. 3. Press the back cover down to lock it into place. You’ll hear a click when the back cover is locked in place.

  • Page 12: Battery

    Getting started Removing the SIM card Make sure to switch off HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio before removing your SIM card. 1. Take the back cover off. 2. Remove the battery. 3. With your thumb, slide the SIM card out from the SIM card slot.

  • Page 13: 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 14: Switching The Power On Or Off

    § Only the power adapter and USB cable provided in the box must be used to charge the battery. § Do not remove the battery from HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio while you are charging it using the power or car adapter.

  • Page 15: Entering Your Pin

    For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio sideways. When entering text, you can turn HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard.

  • Page 16: Setting Up Htc Sensation Xl With Beats Audio For The First Time

    Setting up HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio for the first time When you switch on HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio for the first time, you’ll be asked to set it up. You can choose how you want to connect to the Internet and whether you want your current location to be automatically detected.

  • Page 17: Home Screen

    31. Extended Home screen As you start to do more things with HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio, 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 18: Plugging In Your Beats Headphones

    An empty Home screen appears and you can start customizing from there. Plugging in your Beats headphones For richer sound experience, plug in your Beats headphones from HTC. The stylish Beats headphones bring added listening pleasure. With studio quality presets from Beats Audio, your media collection sounds its best.

  • Page 19: 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 20: Sleep Mode

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

  • Page 21: 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 shortcuts to show your four favorite apps.

  • Page 22: Notification Icons

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

  • Page 23: Notification Led

    Notification LED The notification LED shows a: § Solid green light when HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio 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 24: 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 25: 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 Sensation XL with Beats Audio settings. 1. Press and hold the status bar, then slide your finger downward to open the Notifications panel.

  • Page 26: Connecting Your Phone To A Computer

    Select this mode when you want to copy files between HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio and your computer. When on Disk drive mode, you will not be able to use apps on HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio that access the storage such as Camera.

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

    Basics Copying files to or from the phone storage You can copy your music, photos, and other files to HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio. 1. Connect HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio to your computer using the supplied USB cable.

  • Page 28: Copying And Pasting Text

    Basics Copying and pasting text 1. After you have selected the text you want to copy, tap Copy. The selected text is then copied to the clipboard. 2. In a text entry field (for example while composing an email), press and hold at the point where you want to paste the text.

  • Page 29: Printing

    Connect HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio to a supported printer and print out documents, email, meeting invitations, photos, and more. § Both printer and HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio must be turned on and connected to the same local network. Connect HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio to the local network using Wi-Fi.

  • Page 30: Want Some Quick Guidance On Using Your Phone

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

  • Page 31: Personalizing

    Making HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio truly yours Make HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio look and sound just the way you want it. Personalize it with a different wallpaper, skin, ringtone, and notification sound for events such as incoming text, email, and calendar reminders.
  • Page 32 Personalizing 3. Press , and then tap New. 4. Enter a new scene name, then tap Done. 5. Personalize the scene by adding widgets and other elements, arranging the Home screen layout, and changing the skin or wallpaper. All of your changes will be automatically saved to this scene.

  • Page 33: Changing Your Wallpaper

    HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio a fresh look. Browse the collection of wallpapers included in HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio 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 3. On the Add to home tab, tap Widget. 4. Select a widget that you want. 5. 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: Adding Icons And Other Shortcuts On Your Home Screen

    Home screen. The shortcuts available depend on the apps that are installed on HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio. 1. Go to a Home screen where there’s space to add a new icon or shortcut.

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

    You can also remove widgets and icons that you don’t frequently use. Moving a widget or icon 1. Press and hold the widget or icon you want to move. HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio vibrates and you’ll see a colored box around the widget or icon.

  • Page 37: Rearranging The Home Screen

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

  • Page 38: Using Sound Sets

    By switching between sound sets, you can instantly make HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio ring or alert you with fun sounds when you're out with friends or change to subtle sounds while you're at work.

  • Page 39: Rearranging Or Hiding Application Tabs

    Personalizing Deleting sound sets 2. On the Sound tab, tap Sound set. 3. Press , and then tap Delete. 4. Tap one or more sound sets you want to delete. 5. Tap Delete. Rearranging or hiding application tabs You can rearrange the tabs of some apps to prioritize the types of information you frequently use or remove the tabs you don’t really need.

  • Page 40: Customizing The Lock Screen Style

    Personalizing 3. Press and hold the tab you want to show, then drag it down to where you want to position it again. 4. When you’re done, press Customizing the lock screen style Choose from a selection of active lock screens that show live information such as animated weather and stock updates.

  • Page 41: Phone Calls

    Phone calls Different ways of making calls Besides making calls from the phone dialer screen on HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio, you can tap a number in a text message or email to call, or press a single number on the phone dialer to quickly call a contact.

  • Page 42: Using Speed Dial

    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 43: Calling A Phone Number In An Email

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

  • Page 44: Receiving Calls

    § Press the POWER button. § Place HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio face down on a level surface. If HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio is already facing down, it will still ring when there are subsequent incoming calls.

  • Page 45: What Can I Do During A Call

    Phone calls HTC Caller ID Everytime you make a call or your friend gives you a ring, you get to see your friend’s latest status update from social networks like Facebook or Twitter right on the call screen. You also won’t miss people’s birthdays. You’ll see a birthday reminder, if your friend’s birthday will occur sometime within the next seven days.

  • Page 46: Setting Up A Conference Call

    To decrease potential damage to your hearing, do not hold HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio against your ear when the speakerphone is on. Do one of the following: § Flip HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio over during a call (be sure that Flip for speaker is selected in >...

  • Page 47: Internet Calls

    4. Enter your account details. 5. Press to save your account. 6. To set HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio 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 48: Using Call History

    Mobile button. § When saving the number to an existing contact, tap a contact stored on HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio, and then select the number type. 4. Tap Save.

  • Page 49: Using Home Dialing

    (+) sign and country code before the phone number, HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio will just dial as is. When you call phone numbers that are not stored in HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio, it dials as is and does not prepend your home country code. When manually entering a phone number to call, you need to enter a plus (+) sign and country code before the number.

  • Page 50: Call Services

    Phone calls Call services HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio 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 Sensation XL with Beats Audio 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 Sensation XL with Beats Audio 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 , and then tap More > Text size. Replying to another phone number of the contact When a contact has multiple phone numbers stored on HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio, you’ll see the particular phone number used below the contact's name.

  • Page 57: Forwarding A Message

    Messages Forwarding a message 1. On the All messages screen, tap a contact (or phone number) to view the exchange of messages with that contact. 2. Tap the message you want to forward, and then tap Forward. 3. In the To field, fill in one or more recipients. 4.

  • Page 58: Push Messages

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

  • Page 59: 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 60: Backing Up Your Text Messages

    Messages Deleting a conversation 1. Do any of the following: § On the All messages screen, press and hold a contact (or phone number) whose messages you want to delete, and then tap Delete § While looking at the exchange of messages in a conversation, press then tap Delete >...

  • Page 61: Setting Message Options

    Settings. Notifications § Receive a notification in the status bar and set HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio to vibrate or play a sound when a message arrives or when a message is not sent successfully, and choose a notification sound.

  • Page 62: Search And Web Browser

    Searching HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio and the Web You can search for information on HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio 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 63: 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 Sensation XL with Beats Audio and suggestions from Google web search are shown as a list.

  • Page 64: Changing The Screen Orientation

    § Continue typing in the webpage address, then tap Changing the screen orientation Turn HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio sideways to display the web browser in landscape orientation. If the screen orientation doesn’t change automatically, turn on automatic screen orientation.

  • Page 65: Downloading From The Web

    Do more than just browsing the Web. You can download files such as photos and music as well as apps using the web browser. Before downloading an app, check first its compatibility with HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio to make sure it can be installed.

  • Page 66: Viewing Bookmarks And Previously Visited Pages

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

  • Page 67: Setting Browser Options

    Search and Web browser 3. Tap at the right of the bookmark you want to edit. 4. Enter your changes, and then tap Done. Viewing a previously visited page 1. While viewing a webpage, press , and then tap Bookmarks. 2.
  • Page 68 Search and Web browser Browsing full versions of all websites Some websites display a mobile version of their pages on phone web browsers. You can choose to view the full version of all pages, even for these sites. From the browser screen, press , tap More >...

  • Page 69: Camera

    Camera basics Whether traveling for business or fun, enjoy taking photos and videos of your trip and encounters with HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio. § To open the camera in photo mode and take photos, tap from the Home screen, and then tap Camera.

  • Page 70: 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 on 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 71: 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 72: 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 again. 10. Choose what you want to do with the video you’ve just recorded. Adding effects Want to make your photos look more interesting? Easy.

  • Page 73: 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.

  • Page 74: Taking Continuous Camera Shots

    The camera will take five successive shots of your subject. Taking a high dynamic range (HDR) photo Take photos like a pro with HDR imaging. When enabled, HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio renders both the bright and dark areas of your subject. The result: better photos with the right image intensity and contrast levels.
  • Page 75 Camera Review duration Set the time for a captured photo or video to be displayed on the Review screen before the camera changes back to the Viewfinder screen. Widescreen (photo When this check box is selected (default), photo mode only) resolutions available for selection are in 5:3 ratio and you can use the entire Viewfinder screen to frame your subject.

  • Page 76: Photos, Videos, And Music

    Get an audience by tagging your Facebook and Flickr friends. 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 Sensation XL with Beats Audio.

  • Page 77: 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, tap anywhere on the screen, and then tap More >...

  • Page 78: Watching A Video

    Photos, videos, and music Viewing photos as a slideshow 1. Select an album that has the photos you want to view as a slideshow. 2. Tap More > Slideshow. § Tap the screen to show the playback controls. § With the playback controls showing, tap to set slideshow preferences.

  • Page 79: 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 Sensation XL with Beats Audio. 1. On the Gallery app's Albums screen, tap an album.

  • Page 80: 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 81 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 Sensation XL with Beats Audio and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device so the files can be sent.
  • Page 82 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 83: Viewing Photos In Your Social Networks

    Photos, videos, and music 3. Tap Share > 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 84: Music

    Photos, videos, and music Music Browsing music in the library You need to copy music files to HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio first to use the Music app to play music. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Music.

  • Page 85: Creating A Playlist

    Photos, videos, and music You can also pause music playback right from the Notifications panel. About the Music widget You can use the Music widget to play music right from your Home screen. Creating a playlist Personalize your music experience by creating music playlists. Make a playlist containing just your favorite songs or create one to match your mood for the day.
  • 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. From the Home screen, tap > Music. 2. Tap > Playlists, and then tap the playlist you want to edit. 3.
  • Page 87 Share (or More > Share). 4. Tap Share file > Bluetooth. In the next few steps, you’ll be asked to turn on Bluetooth on HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device so the music can be sent.

  • Page 88: Connected Media

    Photos, videos, and music Finding music videos on YouTube You can find music videos of the song you’re listening to on YouTube. It’s simple. On the Now playing screen, just press and then tap Find videos. Updating album covers 1. On the Now playing screen, press , and then tap Update album art.
  • Page 89 Adjust the media volume on the other device. Connect to another photo/video player on the network. Disconnect your phone from the other device. While playing media on another device, you can press and do other things on HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio.

  • Page 90: Htc Services

    , and then go to the 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.
  • Page 91 Watch video store or access your library to manage your downloads. You can connect HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio 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 Sensation XL with Beats Audio to the TV's HDMI port.
  • Page 92 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 93 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 94: 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 Sensation XL with Beats Audio close by. You’ll need it to complete the sign-up process. 1. On your computer, open your web browser.
  • Page 95 You know HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio is somewhere in your home but you just can’t find it. Make HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio ring, even if it’s on mute, so that you can find it. Hopefully, it’s just buried under some clothes in the hamper.
  • Page 96 1. On HTCSense.com, click Lock device. 2. Enter a PIN, an alternate phone number to call if somebody finds HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio, and a short message to show onscreen.

  • Page 97: Accounts And Sync

    Accounts and sync Accounts and sync About online accounts HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio can sync with popular online social networking and email accounts. The information you can get includes: § Gmail, Exchange ActiveSync, and other POP3/IMAP email. § Google and Exchange ActiveSync contacts, as well as your friends’ contact information in Facebook and their Twitter profiles.

  • Page 98: Synchronizing With A Google Account

    Google Account to use Google apps such as Google Talk and Android Market. If you skipped adding a Google Account when you first set up HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio, you may encounter problems when using some Google apps. If...

  • 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 Sensation XL with Beats Audio? You can still add these accounts. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings >...

  • Page 100: Removing An Account

    Removing an account does not delete information from the online service itself. You cannot remove some accounts, such as the first Google account you signed into, except by deleting all personal information from HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio with a hard reset.

  • Page 101: People

    Easily transfer contacts from your old phone to HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio through Bluetooth. Depending on your old phone’s model, you may also transfer other types of data such as calendar events and text messages to HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio.

  • Page 102: About The People App

    2. Tap one of the following tabs: Phone Launches the Phone dialer screen. People Gives you access to all contacts on HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio, 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 103: Your Contacts List

    People Your contacts list The People app lists all contacts stored on HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio and from the online accounts you're logged in to. When you open People 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 104: 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 Sensation XL with Beats Audio or add them to your Google contacts or Exchange ActiveSync contacts, if you have set up the relevant accounts.

  • Page 105: 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 106: 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 Sensation XL with Beats Audio, and then tap Save to People.

  • Page 107: Merging Contact Information

    People Merging contact information If you have the same contacts on HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio, Google Account, and social network accounts such as Facebook and Twitter, HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio will try to combine them automatically or let you decide which contacts to combine.

  • Page 108: Contact Information And Conversations

    People Manually merging contact information 1. From the Home screen, tap > People. 2. Tap the name of the contact (not the icon or photo) you want to link. 3. Tap (if there are suggested links). 4. You can: § Under Suggest links, tap to link the contact to an account.

  • Page 109: Sending Contact Information As A Vcard

    3. Select the contacts you want to remove, and then tap Delete. 4. When prompted, tap OK. Sending contact information as a vCard Easily share with others your own contact information or any contact from HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio. 1. From the Home screen, tap >...

  • 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 Sensation XL with Beats Audio 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 3. You can: § Tap the group name to change the name. You can only change the name for groups that you have created. § Tap the icon to the left of the group name to change or remove the group photo.

  • Page 112: Adding People Widgets

    People 4. Press and hold at the end of the contact’s name you want to move. When the row is highlighted, drag it to its new position. 5. Tap Save. Deleting groups You can only delete groups that you have created. 1.

  • Page 113: Setting The Default Communication Method

    People Setting the default communication method Depending on how you often reach your contacts, you can choose a different communication method for each of the contacts on the People widget. 1. On the Home screen, go to the People widget. 2.

  • Page 114: Social

    Social Social Facebook for HTC Sense With Facebook for HTC Sense, you can: § See all your Facebook contacts and their instant status updates in People. When you tap a contact in People, slide to the Updates tab to see updates such as posted status messages, uploads, and profile changes.

  • Page 115: Twitter For Htc Sense

    If you have the Twitter app (preinstalled or downloaded from Android Market), signing in to Twitter for HTC Sense does not sign you in to the Twitter app and vice versa. These two don't share the same login credentials. If you want to use the same Twitter account for both, you’ll have to sign in to both using the same login...

  • Page 116: Using Friend Stream

    Social Using Friend Stream Friend Stream connects you to your social networks. Share and get updates from friends in popular networks like Facebook and Twitter in a single feed. With Friend Stream, you can easily track your friends’ status messages, photo uploads, notifications, and more —...

  • Page 117: Enjoying Facebook In Friend Stream

    Social Checking notifications from your social networks Slide to the Notifications tab to easily see a single feed of your notifications from different social networks. It can be a comment on your Facebook post, a mention or direct message in Twitter, a tagged photo of you, and more. Viewing your lists of friends and social groups 1.

  • Page 118: Tweeting In Friend Stream

    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 119: 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 120: Using Facebook Chat

    Send direct message on the options menu. Using Facebook chat Chat with your Facebook friends right from HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio. You must be signed in to Facebook before using Facebook chat. 1. From the Home screen, tap >...

  • Page 121: Chatting In Google Talk

    Google Talk is Google’s instant messaging program. It lets you communicate with other people that also use Google Talk. If you signed in to your Google Account when you first set up HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio, you are already signed in to Google Talk.

  • Page 122: Chatting By Voice Or Video

    Social Chatting by voice or video If your friends use Google Talk on a device with a microphone or camera, you can chat with them by voice or video. Set your online status to be available for voice or video chats. Tap your profile in the Friends list, and then select the Allow video and voice chats option.
  • Page 123 Social Adding and managing friends The Friends list is where you add and manage your friends in Google Talk. In Google Talk's Friends list, you can: Invite a friend 1. Press , and then tap Add friend. 2. Enter the Google Talk instant messaging ID or Gmail address of the friend you want to add.

  • Page 124: Email

    Gmail Using Gmail When you first set up HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio, 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.

  • Page 125: Mail

    About the Mail app 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 Sensation XL with Beats Audio. You can add the Mail widget to view your POP3/IMAP or Exchange ActiveSync...

  • Page 126: Adding A Microsoft Exchange Activesync Account

    4. Choose the types of information you want to sync. Also choose how often you want to update and sync email to HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio, then tap Next. 5. Enter the account name, then tap Finish setup.
  • Page 127 When you open the Mail app, it displays the inbox of one of your email accounts that you’ve set up on HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio. To switch between email accounts, tap the bar that shows the current email account, and then tap another account.
  • Page 128 Email Group Displays all email messages from a contact group. To choose which contact group to display, press , tap View, and then select a group. Unread Displays unread messages. Marked (Exchange ActiveSync only) Displays all flagged messages. Invites or Meeting invitations (Exchange ActiveSync only) Displays meeting invitations which you have not yet accepted or declined.

  • Page 129: Managing Email Messages

    Email Managing email messages Deleting an email message 1. On the inbox, press and hold the message you want to delete. 2. On the options menu, tap Delete. Selecting several email messages 1. Tap the check boxes of email messages to select them. 2.
  • Page 130 If there’s no Internet connection available or Airplane mode is on when you send your email, the email will be saved to the Outbox folder. Once there’s Internet connection available, the saved email will be sent automatically next time HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio syncs.
  • Page 131 Email Resuming a draft email message 1. In the email account inbox, tap > Drafts. 2. Tap the message. 3. When you finish editing the message, tap Send. Managing the recipient list Filled up the To field but want to make changes in it? You can manage the recipient list and change who appears in the To, Cc, and Bcc fields.
  • Page 132 Email Saving an email in the Tasks app Save an email in your Tasks list so you can remind yourself when to reply. 1. Press and hold the email that you want to save, and then tap Save as task. 2.

  • Page 133: 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 134 Email Notification Set email notification settings. settings Delete account Tap to delete the email account. 4. Press to save your changes. Deleting an email account 1. Switch to the email account you want to delete. 2. Press , and then tap More > Settings > Delete account.

  • Page 135: Calendar

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

  • Page 136: 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 137: Managing Calendar Events

    Calendar Using day and agenda views Day view shows your events per day, whereas agenda view displays all your events in chronological order. When in day view: § Press and hold on a time slot to create a new event at that time. §...

  • Page 138: 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 Sensation XL with Beats Audio and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device. § Tap Mail. A new message window opens and automatically includes the vCalendar as an attachment.

  • Page 139: Dismissing Or Snoozing Event Reminders

    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 Sensation XL with Beats Audio, 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 140: About The Calendar Widget

    Calendar Calendar view settings First day of Set the month and week views to start on a Sunday or Monday. week Include weather Select this check box to show weather information in the day view events list. City If weather is included, by default, day view displays your current location's weather.

  • Page 141: Maps And Location

    Maps and location Location settings Turning on location services In order to find your location on HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio, you need to enable location sources. 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap Settings > Location.

  • Page 142: Viewing Maps

    Maps and location Viewing maps From the Home screen, tap > Locations. A map opens, showing your current location. 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.
  • Page 143 Maps and location Pinning a location on the map Pin a favorite location on the map and add it as a footprint, get directions to it, or share it with friends. Sharing is a great way to let your friends know about that little place you found that has the best sandwiches in town.

  • Page 144: Recording Favorite Places With Htc Footprints

    If you don't have a downloaded map of that country, Locations will search on its online map. Recording favorite places with HTC Footprints ™ HTC Footprints provides an easy way to record your favorite places and revisit those places.
  • Page 145 Maps and location Setting a footprint as your home location Save your home address as a footprint to make it easier to set it as your destination. 1. While at your home location, open Locations, and then tap Quick link > Footprints.

  • Page 146: 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 147 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 148: Getting Directions

    Maps and location Importing trips Bring back trips you previously backed up as .tcz files. 1. On the Trips tab, press , and then tap Import. 2. Tap the file you want to import and then tap Import. Getting directions Get detailed driving or walking text instructions on how to get to your destination.
  • Page 149 Maps and location 4. Tap Driving or Walking depending on how you want to get to your destination. 5. Do one of the following: § At the bottom of the screen, tap to follow the route to your destination. § Slide up the directions bar, and then tap the instructions to follow the route to your destination.

  • Page 150: Managing Locations Services

    2. Press , and then tap Get more. In the My licenses & content tab, you’ll see a list of services that you already have on HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio. Downloading maps or purchasing services Going to a different country for vacation? You can download the map of the country you’re going to for free.

  • Page 151: Google Maps

    Maps and location Google Maps About Google Maps Google Maps ™ lets you track your current location, view real-time traffic situations, and receive detailed directions to your destination. It also provides a search tool where you can locate places of interest or an address on a map, or view locations at street level.

  • Page 152: Searching For A Location

    Maps and location Zoom out § Pinch your thumb and index finger on the map to zoom out. § Tap View 1. Press and hold a location on the map. A balloon opens over information for a the location, with the address and a thumbnail from street random location view (if available).
  • Page 153 Maps and location Searching for a place of interest near you Use Places to find places of interest near your current location. Places uses Google Maps to search common places that you would want to find, such as the nearest gas station or ATM kiosk.

  • Page 154: Getting Help

    Maps and location 4. Tap Get directions. The next screen displays the directions to your destination in a list. If the place you’ve set as your destination has several locations available, choose which one to go to. 5. Tap an item to view the directions on the map. 6.

  • 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 Sensation XL with Beats Audio. 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, tap FREE (for free apps) or the price button under Buy (for paid apps). 5. Tap OK to accept the permissions for the app and begin downloading and installing the app.

  • Page 157: 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 158: Using World 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 Sensation XL with Beats Audio manually, you need to turn off auto time sync first.
  • 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 Sensation XL with Beats Audio to also vibrate when the alarm goes off.

  • Page 160: Checking Weather

    Clock and Calendar. For HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio 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 Ebooks

    You can add this widget to the Home screen, if it’s not yet added. Reading eBooks Start your own library of bestsellers and literary classics right on HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio. Use the Reader app to read and download eBooks from Kobo ™...
  • Page 162 Android Market and other apps 7. Tap anywhere on the screen to use these controls: Drag the slider to quickly go to a page or jump between chapters. Annotations View the table of contents and your bookmarked pages. You can also see the notes and highlights that you've marked in the eBook.

  • Page 163: Downloading An Ebook

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

  • Page 164: Reading News Feeds

    Android Market and other apps About the My Shelf widget Use the My Shelf widget to easily open your eBooks for reading right from your Home screen. 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.
  • Page 165 Android Market and other apps 3. Enter the name of a Google contact, and then tap 4. Select your contact from the search results, and then tap Add. Your contact is listed under People you follow. To see stories and comments recently shared by a contact you're following, tap the contact's name under People you follow.

  • Page 166: 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 167: 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 Sensation XL with Beats Audio sideways or double-tap the screen to watch the video in full 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 Sensation XL with Beats Audio to use FM Radio. FM Radio uses the stereo headset as the FM radio antenna.
  • Page 169 You can also switch the sound output between the Speaker and Headset. Closing or turning off FM Radio You can continue listening to the radio while using other apps on HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio or close the FM Radio app completely.

  • Page 170: 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 cast 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 171: Productivity

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

  • Page 172: Uploading Files To Dropbox

    Uploading files to Dropbox Let your files follow you around. Whatever document, video, or photo you upload from HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio using Dropbox also updates on your web account and on other devices you've installed Dropbox on.

  • Page 173: Taking Notes

    New notebook. 3. Type in a notebook title. 4. Select a notebook type. § Tap Local notebook to save this notebook only on HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio. § Tap Synchronized notebook to sync your notes with your Evernote account.

  • Page 174: Syncing Notes

    You can choose whether to automatically or manually sync your notes between HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio and your Evernote account on the Web. You need to log in to your Evernote account from HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio to start syncing notes.

  • Page 175: Reviewing A Note

    Productivity Reviewing a note 1. From the Home screen, tap > Notes. 2. Open a notebook, and then tap a note thumbnail. 3. While on the note, you can: § Slide your finger up or down the screen to scroll the page. §...

  • Page 176: Completing Tasks

    4. Choose how you want to share your note. § For most sharing options, notes are automatically converted and sent as images. § You can print notes when HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio is connected to a printer over Wi-Fi.
  • Page 177 , and then tap Accounts > All accounts. You can also select a specific account. If you want to view only tasks that you entered using HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio , tap My tasks. Filtering tasks You can filter tasks by date due or by priority.

  • Page 178: Managing Tasks

    Productivity Creating a task 1. From the Tasks app, enter the task in the text box, and then tap 2. If you want to fill in details for your task, tap after entering the task in the text box. You may information such as: §...
  • Page 179 Productivity Editing a task You can change the details of the task anytime you want. 1. Go to the list that contains the task that you want to edit. 2. Press and hold the task, and then tap Edit. 3. Change the details of the task. 4.

  • Page 180: Htc Sync

    The available categories and options depend on the device you've connected to your computer. Installing HTC Sync § HTC Sync requires USB 2.0 on your computer to connect and sync with HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio. § For trouble-free installation, first quit all running programs and temporarily exit from your anti-virus program before you start installing HTC Sync.

  • Page 181: Setting Up Htc Sync To Recognize Htc Sensation Xl With Beats Audio

    1. Connect HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio to your computer using the USB cable that came in the box. 2. When HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio prompts you to choose a type of USB connection, tap HTC Sync, and then tap Done. Wait for HTC Sync to recognize HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio.

  • Page 182: Setting Up Synchronization

    HTC Sync Setting up synchronization You can choose the types of files and information you want to sync between HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio and your computer. Music sync options Bring the music tracks and songs you play on your computer to HTC Sensation XL ®...
  • Page 183 Sync HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio 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 Sensation XL with Beats Audio storage.
  • Page 184 Firefox Internet browser and have selected it to sync with HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio, 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 185: Synchronizing Htc Sensation Xl With Beats Audio

    Before going on a trip to another city or country, you can download the maps you need using HTC Sync on your computer, then sync them to HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio. You can also purchase licenses for other useful data such as driving and walking navigation, safety cameras alerts, and more.

  • Page 186: Installing An App From Your Computer To Htc Sensation Xl With Beats Audio

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

  • Page 187: Synchronizing Another Device With Your Computer

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

  • Page 188: 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 189: Entering Words With Predictive Text

    Changing to the landscape onscreen keyboard When entering text, you can choose to use the landscape orientation of the onscreen keyboard. Turn HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio sideways to use a larger keyboard for easy typing. § Select the Auto-rotate screen check box in >...
  • Page 190 2. Tap Bilingual prediction, and then choose the language you want. Adding a word to the predictive text dictionary HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio 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 191: Entering Text By Speaking

    § Since HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio 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 Sensation XL with Beats Audio cues you to speak.

  • Page 192: Editing Text

    Keyboard Editing text It's easy to cut, copy, and paste text using the keyboard. Some apps may offer their own way of selecting or copying text. Selecting text Highlight the text that you want to copy or cut. 1. Press and hold the text field that contains the text to select until the magnifier appears.

  • Page 193: Adjusting Input Settings

    Keyboard Adjusting input settings Open the Touch Input settings by doing one of the following: § From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Language & keyboard > Touch Input. § On the onscreen keyboard, tap the language key (for example, tap if you’re currently using the English onscreen keyboard).

  • Page 194: Internet Connections

    Internet connections Internet connections Data connection When you turn on HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio 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 195: Wi-Fi

    2. Tap Mobile networks, and then select the Data roaming check box. Select the Data roaming sound check box if you’d like HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio to play a sound so you’ll know when it’s connecting to a roaming network.

  • Page 196: Connecting To A Virtual Private Network (Vpn)

    You can get this information from your network administrator. Also, HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio must first establish a Wi-Fi or data connection before you can start a VPN connection. Setting up secure credential storage...

  • Page 197: Adding A Vpn Connection

    2. Tap the VPN connection to return to the VPN settings screen, and then tap the VPN connection to disconnect from it. When HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio has disconnected from the VPN, the VPN disconnected icon is displayed in the notification area of the title bar.

  • Page 198: Using Htc Sensation Xl With Beats Audio As A Modem (Usb Tethering)

    No Internet connection available for your computer? No problem. Use the Internet connection of HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio to connect to the Internet. § You need your SIM card inserted on HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio to use the data connection.

  • Page 199: Using Htc Sensation Xl With Beats Audio As A Wireless Router

    HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio as a wireless router. 5. Select the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot check box to turn on the wireless router. HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio is ready to be used as a wireless router when you on the status bar.

  • Page 200: 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 Sensation XL with Beats Audio 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 201: Disconnecting Or Unpairing From A Bluetooth Device

    3. If the Bluetooth check box is not selected, select it to turn Bluetooth on. 4. Make sure that the headset is discoverable. 5. Tap Scan for devices. HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio will start to scan for Bluetooth devices within range.

  • Page 202: Sending Information Using Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Unpairing from a Bluetooth device You can make HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio forget its pairing connection with another Bluetooth device. Doing so may require you to enter or confirm a passcode again if you want to reconnect to the other device.

  • Page 203: 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 Sensation XL with Beats Audio and on the receiving device. Also enter the same passcode or confirm the auto- generated passcode on both devices.

  • Page 204: 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 Sensation XL with Beats Audio. Refer to the device’s documentation for instructions on sending information over Bluetooth.

  • Page 205: Security

    If you enter the wrong PIN more times than the maximum number of attempts allowed, your SIM card will become “PUK-locked.” You need a PUK code to restore access to HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio. This code may have been provided by your mobile operator when you received your SIM card.
  • Page 206 If you’ve forgotten your screen lock pattern, you have up to five attempts to try and unlock HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio. If this fails, you can unlock HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio by entering your Google Account user name and password.

  • Page 207: Settings

    3. Clear the Auto-rotate screen check box. Recalibrating the G-sensor Recalibrate the screen if you feel that the screen orientation does not respond properly to the way you hold HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings.

  • Page 208: Changing Sound Settings

    Settings 3. Place HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio on a flat and level surface, and then tap Calibrate. 4. After the recalibration process, tap OK. Keeping the screen on while charging HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio You can keep the screen from turning off while you’re charging HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio.

  • Page 209: Changing The Language

    When not in your pocket or bag, HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio will ring at the normal volume you set.

  • Page 210: Optimizing Battery Life

    Home screen. The new language will be applied after a few seconds. Optimizing battery life You can set HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio to automatically switch to power saver mode when the battery level reaches a certain level. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings.

  • Page 211: Checking Information About Htc Sensation Xl With Beats Audio

    Scheduling HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio to switch to Sleep mode Set the Sleep mode schedule on HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio so it doesn't consume too much battery power when it's not plugged in at night. Unlike the usual Sleep mode when you press the POWER button to turn off the screen display, a scheduled Sleep mode turns off the Wi-Fi and data connections during the Sleep mode schedule you defined.
  • Page 212 Software Check the version and other information about the Android information platform being used by HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio. You can also check the version of the web browser. Legal Read legal information from HTC and Google, and licenses information used by HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio.

  • Page 213: Update And Reset

    Update and reset Software updates From time to time, software updates for HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio may be available. HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio 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.

  • Page 214: Resetting Htc Sensation Xl With Beats Audio

    4. When asked to confirm, tap Restart. Resetting HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio Do a factory reset to return HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio to its original state before the first time you turned it on. If you’re passing HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio on to someone else or HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio has a persistent problem that cannot be solved, you can perform a factory reset (also called a hard reset).

  • Page 215: Trademarks And Copyrights

    © 2011 HTC Corporation. All Rights Reserved. HTC, the HTC logo, the HTC quietly brilliant logo, HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio, Friend Stream, HTC Footprints, HTC Sense, HTC Sync, and HTC Watch are trademarks or service marks of HTC Corporation.
  • Page 216 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 217: Index

    Index Index - scenes Symbols - taking a photo - using the front camera - zooming Change phone language Airplane mode Sound Alarm - audible selection Android Market - lowering ring volume Apps automatically - deleting - Pocket mode 155, 186 - installing - switching profiles - switching to speakerphone...
  • Page 218 - working with Exchange ActiveSync HTC Watch email HTCSense.com Facebook Internet calling - sharing your location Internet connection Facebook chat - data connection Facebook for HTC Sense - Internet pass-through Factory reset - Tethering Firmware - VPN Flashlight - Wi-Fi Flight mode Internet pass-through...
  • Page 219 Index - sending - sorting email messages Online accounts - unified inbox - about - working with Exchange ActiveSync - managing email Onscreen keyboard Making a call - copying and pasting text Maps - dictionary Market - editing text Master reset - entering text Meeting request - entering text by speaking...
  • Page 220 Index Sound set Speakerphone Quick Settings Speed dial Stocks Sync Radio - HTC Sync Reader - online accounts - downloading ebooks - using Record your voice Tasks Ring volume - creating lists - lowering ring volume - creating tasks automatically...
  • Page 221 Index Wi-Fi - calling - connecting to another network - network status - turning on Widgets - adding - changing settings - removing YouTube - sharing videos...

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