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

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Storage card Battery Getting the battery to last longer Switching the power on or off Finger gestures Setting up HTC Amaze 4G for the first time Ways of getting contacts into HTC Amaze 4G Home screen Basics Adjusting the volume...
  • Page 3 Managing message conversations Backing up your text messages Setting message options Search and Web browser Searching HTC Amaze 4G and the Web Browsing the Web Downloading files and apps Viewing bookmarks and previously visited pages Syncing your bookmarks with Google Chrome...
  • Page 4 Contact information and conversations Contact groups Adding People widgets Sending contact information Backing up your contacts Social Facebook for HTC Sense Twitter for HTC Sense About Friend Stream Updating your status in Friend Stream Enjoying Facebook in Friend Stream Tweeting in Friend Stream...
  • Page 5 Syncing your contacts Syncing your web bookmarks Syncing documents and email attachments Downloading maps or purchasing services Installing an app from your computer to HTC Amaze 4G Syncing another device with your computer Keyboard Using the onscreen keyboard Entering words with predictive text...
  • Page 6 Contents Connecting to a virtual private network (VPN) Using HTC Amaze 4G as a modem (USB tethering) Connecting to the Internet through a computer Using HTC Amaze 4G as a wireless router Bluetooth and NFC Bluetooth basics Connecting a Bluetooth headset or car kit...

  • 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

    12. USB connector If you want to use a screen protector, please don't cover and block the proximity sensor. You can purchase the dedicated screen protector for HTC Amaze 4G that already has a small opening for the sensor. Top 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

    Getting started 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. 2. Pull the flap of the thin film out, and then remove it from the battery compartment.

  • Page 15: Getting The Battery To Last Longer

    Before you turn on and start using HTC Amaze 4G, it is recommended that you charge the battery. § The battery is already installed in HTC Amaze 4G when shipped. A thin film is inserted between the battery and the compartment. You need to remove this film before you can charge the battery.

  • Page 16: 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. Switching the power off 1. If the display is off, press the POWER button to turn it back on, then unlock the screen.

  • Page 17: Setting Up Htc 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. Just follow the onscreen instructions and you’ll be up and running in no time.

  • Page 18: Home Screen

    30. 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. Slide your finger horizontally to the left or right on the screen and you’ll discover more space for adding icons, widgets, and more.

  • Page 19: Basics

    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, and missed calls and messages appear on the lock screen.

  • Page 20: Status Icons

    Basics Waking up from Sleep mode To wake HTC Amaze 4G up manually, press the POWER button. You’ll need to unlock the screen. HTC Amaze 4G automatically wakes up when you have an incoming call. Unlocking the screen Pull the ring up to unlock the screen.
  • Page 21 Basics Signal strength Battery is charging GPRS connected Battery is low (20% remaining) Battery is very low (8% or less GPRS in use remaining) EDGE connected Silent mode EDGE in use Vibrate mode 3G connected Microphone is mute 3G in use Speakerphone is on Wired microphone headset HSDPA connected...

  • Page 22: Notifications

    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 23: Notifications Panel

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

  • Page 24: Switching Between Recently Opened Apps

    The Quick Settings tab lets you easily turn on Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 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 25: 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 26: 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 drive, select an option except Disk drive, and then tap Done.

  • Page 27: Copying And Sharing Text

    Basics Copying and sharing text In apps such as the web browser and Mail, you can select and copy text, and then paste or share it. Selecting text 1. Press and hold on a word. 2. Drag the start and end markers to highlight the surrounding text you want to select.

  • Page 28: Printing

    Connect HTC Amaze 4G to a supported printer and print out documents, email, meeting invitations, 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 29 Basics 3. Tap Next, and then select the manufacturer and model of the printer. 4. Tap Save. The printer appears on the list and you can tap it to print your photo or document.

  • Page 30: 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 31: Changing Your Wallpaper

    3. Tap one of the following: Gallery Choose an existing photo and crop it. HTC wallpapers Choose a preset wallpaper, and then tap Preview. Live wallpapers Choose a preset animated wallpaper, and then tap Preview. If the animated wallpaper you chose can be customized, tap Settings.

  • Page 32: Applying A New Skin

    2. On the Add to home tab, tap Widget. 3. Select a widget that you want. 4. Most HTC widgets are available in a variety of designs and sizes to suit your needs. Slide your finger on the screen from right to left to view the different styles, and then tap Select to choose one.

  • Page 33: Adding Apps And Other Shortcuts On Your Home Screen

    Personalizing Changing the settings of a widget You can modify basic settings of some widgets (for example, the People and Mail widgets) from the Home screen. 1. Press and hold a widget on your Home screen, and then drag it to The relevant screen where you can change some settings for this widget then opens.

  • Page 34: Rearranging Or Removing Widgets And Icons On Your Home Screen

    Personalizing Rearranging or removing widgets and icons on your Home screen Moving a widget or icon 1. Press and hold the widget or icon you want to move. 2. Drag the widget or icon to a new location on the screen. §...

  • Page 35: Grouping Apps Into A Folder

    Personalizing Grouping apps into a folder Use folders to group apps on the launch bar or your Home screen to free up space so you can add more apps. 1. Press and hold an app, and then drag it over to another app to automatically create a folder.

  • Page 36: 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 Amaze 4G then vibrates. Don’t lift your finger just yet.

  • Page 37: Personalizing With Sound Sets

    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 38: Rearranging Application Tabs

    Personalizing Rearranging application tabs You can rearrange the tabs at the bottom of some apps to prioritize the types of information you frequently use. You can also add or remove tabs. 1. Open an app that has the usual tabs at the bottom of its screen. 2.
  • Page 39 Personalizing 4. Tap the lock screen style to see a preview. If you want to further customize it, tap Settings. 5. Tap Apply. The shortcuts on the lock screen are the same apps as the ones on your Home screen's launch bar. To change them, you'll have to replace the apps on the launch bar.

  • Page 40: Phone Calls

    Phone calls Phone calls Making a call with Smart dial You can either dial a number directly, or use Smart dial to quickly place a call. Smart dial searches and calls a stored/synced contact or a number from your call history. 1.

  • Page 41: Calling A Phone Number In A Text Message

    3. Tap Call. Making an emergency call In some regions, you can make emergency calls from HTC 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 2.

  • Page 42: 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. Look who's calling Every time you make a call or your friend gives you a ring, you get to see your friend’s...

  • Page 43: Switching Between Calls

    To decrease potential damage to your hearing, do not hold HTC Amaze 4G to 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 44: Setting Up A Conference Call

    2. Under Internet call settings, tap Accounts. 3. Tap Add account. 4. Enter your account details. 5. Press to save your account. 6. To set HTC Amaze 4G to receive Internet calls on your added account, tap the Receive incoming calls check box.

  • Page 45: Call History

    Phone calls Making an Internet call Make an Internet call to either your contact's Internet calling account or phone number. Call any of the following: Internet § In People, tap a contact who has an Internet calling account, and calling then tap Internet call.

  • Page 46: Home Dialing

    Phone calls Clearing the Call History list On the Call History screen, do one of the following: Remove one name or Press and hold the name or number, and then tap Delete number from call history. Clear the entire list Press , and then tap Remove call history.

  • Page 47: Messages

    Messages Messages About the Messages app Keep in touch with important people in your life. Use the Messages app to compose and send text and multimedia messages. On the All messages screen, your sent and received messages are neatly grouped into conversations, by contact name or phone number.

  • Page 48: Sending A Multimedia Message (Mms)

    Messages Sending a multimedia message (MMS) 1. From the Home screen, tap > Messages. 2. Tap 3. Enter a contact name, mobile number, or email address in the To field. Sending the message to a group of friends? Tap , and then select the contacts to whom you want to send the message.

  • Page 49: Resuming A Draft Message

    2. Tap the message and then resume editing it. 3. Tap Send. Checking your messages Depending on your notification settings, HTC 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 50: Replying To A Message

    3. Tap Send. Replying to another phone number of the contact When a contact has multiple phone numbers stored on HTC Amaze 4G, you’ll see the particular phone number used below the contact's name. Keep in mind that your response will be sent to the phone number of the latest message you’ve received from this contact.

  • Page 51: Wap Push Messages

    Messages WAP push messages WAP 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 WAP push message, a notification icon is displayed in the status bar.

  • Page 52: Backing Up Your Text Messages

    Messages 3. If the message is locked, tap Unlock message on the options menu, and then tap the message to display the options menu again. 4. Tap Delete message, and then tap OK. Deleting several messages within a conversation 1. On the All messages screen, tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact.

  • Page 53: Setting Message Options

    Messages 3. Tap the backup file to import. 4. Tap OK. Setting message options Access and change the settings of the Messages app. You can enable pop-up message notifications, add a signature to your messages, edit your MMS options, and more.

  • Page 54: 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 Search. Some apps, such as People or Mail, have their own search function, which you can use to search only within those apps.

  • Page 55: Opening A New Browser Window

    Search and Web browser 3. Enter your search keywords or a webpage address. 4. On the webpage, you can: § Tap a link to open it, or press and hold a link to see more options. § Tap an email address to send a message to the email address. While browsing the Web, press to quickly show the URL box and status bar.

  • Page 56: Downloading Files And Apps

    1. Open your web browser, then go to the website where you can download the file you want. 2. Follow the website's download instructions. Before you can install the downloaded app, you need to set HTC Amaze 4G to allow installation of third-party apps. From the Home screen, press , then tap Settings >...

  • Page 57: Editing A Bookmark

    Search and Web browser Editing a bookmark 1. While viewing a webpage, press , and then tap Bookmarks. 2. On the Bookmarks tab , press and then tap Edit. 3. Tap at the right of the bookmark you want to edit. 4.

  • Page 58: Syncing Your Bookmarks With Google Chrome

    Search and Web browser Syncing your bookmarks with Google Chrome Create bookmarks from your computer's Google Chrome browser and sync them on HTC Amaze 4G. For more information about Google Chrome, visit http:// support.google.com/chrome. § Using your Google Chrome desktop browser, you need to sign in to your Google Account and set up Google Chrome sync.

  • Page 59: 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 60: Taking A Photo

    Camera Auto focusing Whenever you point the camera at a different subject or location, the Viewfinder screen displays the auto focus indicator. Let the camera auto focus on the center of the screen. Or you can tap another area on the screen that you want to focus on.

  • Page 61: Recording Video

    Camera 6. Point the camera and focus on your subject. If you're taking a photo of a group of people, the camera will automatically recognize faces and adjust the focus. You'll see boxes on people's faces. Make sure the Auto focus and Face detection check boxes are selected in the camera settings.

  • Page 62: After Capturing

    Camera After capturing After capturing a photo or video, the Review screen will display the photo or the starting image of the video that you have just captured. Tap the onscreen buttons to choose what you want to do next. Delete the photo or video Send the photo or video to your computer or another device using Bluetooth, send it by email, or select a social network where you want to upload it to.

  • Page 63: Taking A High Dynamic Range (Hdr) Photo

    The camera stitches your shots into a single photo. 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 64: Photos, Videos, And Music

    Gallery About the Gallery app Reminisce on good times. Use Gallery to view all your photos and videos that are on HTC Amaze 4G or your online albums. You can even: § Add photo frames and apply effects. § Trim your videos.

  • Page 65: Watching A Video

    Photos, videos, and music Watching a video 1. Tap a video album and then tap a video. 2. Tap the onscreen controls to control the video playback, adjust the volume, and more. to share the video on your home network. Editing your photos and videos Rotating a photo 1.
  • Page 66 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 67: Viewing Photos In Your Social Networks

    Photos, videos, and music Viewing photos in your social networks Right in the Gallery app, check what you and your friends have uploaded to your social networks or photo sharing sites. Log on to your accounts before you start viewing online photos. 1.
  • Page 68 > Gallery. 2. Tap the album that has the photos or videos you want to share. 3. Tap Share > Facebook for HTC Sense. 4. Select the photos or videos you want to share and then tap Next. 5. Select which album to upload to and set privacy settings for the uploaded photos or videos.
  • Page 69 Photos, videos, and music 4. Select the photos or videos you want to share and then tap Next. 5. Select which album to upload to and set privacy settings for the uploaded photos or videos. Tap Add tag and description to enter a caption on each photo or video or tag friends on your photos.

  • Page 70: Music

    Photos, videos, and music Music Browsing music in the library 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 > Music. 2. Tap to browse a category, such as Artists or Albums.

  • Page 71: Creating A Playlist

    Photos, videos, and music Playing music from the Lock screen When you’re listening to music and the screen turns off, press POWER to turn the screen back on and control the music playback directly on the Lock screen. If you don’t see the playback controls on the Lock screen, swipe your finger from left to right on the box onscreen.
  • Page 72 Photos, videos, and music Playing the songs in a playlist 1. From the Home screen, tap > Music. 2. Tap > Playlists. 3. Tap a playlist, and then tap the song you want to play first. When you tap a song in the list to play it, the Now playing screen is updated with the songs from your playlist.
  • Page 73 3. On the Now playing screen, press and then tap Share > Share file > Bluetooth. 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 74: Connected Media

    5. Once connected to the other device, tap the onscreen controls to control playback, adjust the volume, and more. 6. To stop sharing media and disconnect from the other device, tap While playing media on another device, you can press and do other things on HTC Amaze 4G.

  • Page 75: Htc Services

    Creating or signing in to your HTC Watch account 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Account & sync. 2. Tap Add account > Watch. 3. Create a new HTC Watch account, or directly sign in if you already have your account.
  • Page 76 HTC services Watching movies and TV shows Using the Watch app, you can watch the preloaded content and movies or TV shows you've downloaded from the HTC Watch store. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Watch. 2. Swipe left or right across the screen to browse through the videos, and then tap one to watch it.

  • Page 77: Managing Your Downloads

    HTC Watch account. If you own more than one HTC device that has access to HTC Watch, you can download and watch videos on up to five devices. You can check what HTC devices are linked to your HTC Watch account.
  • Page 78 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 79: Accounts And Sync

    If you have forgotten your Google Account password, you can try to recover it by going to the Google website. 1. On HTC Amaze 4G or on your computer, open your web browser 2. Go to www.google.com/accounts/recovery. 3. Enter the email address or username that you use to sign in to your Google Account.

  • Page 80: Managing Your Online Accounts

    3. Tap the item you want to sync or edit. Removing an account You can remove an account to delete all information associated with it from HTC Amaze 4G. Removing an account does not delete information from the online service itself.

  • Page 81: People

    To open People, from the Home screen, tap > People. Your contacts list The People app lists all contacts stored on HTC Amaze 4G and from the online accounts you're logged in to. Your contacts list also displays the contacts stored on your SIM card (marked with You can: §...

  • Page 82: Setting Up Your Profile

    People Filtering your contacts list Choose which account contacts to show. 1. On the People tab, tap on the top bar. 2. Choose the online accounts that contain the contacts you want to display. 3. Press To set more contact sorting options, press and then tap Settings.

  • Page 83: Adding A New Contact

    People Details Shows your contact details. You'll also see your most recent posts in social networks (if you're signed in to social networks.) You can also edit your profile or share it with others. Updates Shows the updates that you've posted in your social networks. Gallery Shows your social network albums and photos.

  • Page 84: 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 85: Deleting Contacts

    People Details Shows the information you've stored for the contact. Get in touch with the contact by tapping an option. Thread Shows SMS messages and emails you've received from the contact. It also lists all your incoming, outgoing, and missed calls to and from the contact. From this tab, you can reply to a message, send an email, or call the contact.

  • Page 86: 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 87: Adding People Widgets

    People Rearranging your contact groups 1. On the Groups tab, press 2. Tap Edit groups. 3. Press and hold at the end of the group you want to move, and then drag it to its new position. 4. Tap Save. Deleting groups You can only delete groups that you have created.

  • Page 88: Sending Contact Information

    People Getting in touch with a contact 1. On the Home screen, go to the People widget. 2. Tap a contact's photo (not the name) on the widget. The default communication method you've set for this contact will be performed. Sending contact information 1.
  • Page 89 People Restoring contacts You can only restore contacts that were backed up using the export option in the People app. 1. From the Home screen, tap > People. 2. Press , and then tap Import/Export. 3. Choose whether to import contacts from the storage card or phone storage. 4.

  • Page 90: Social

    If you have the Twitter app (preinstalled or downloaded), signing in to Twitter for HTC Sense does not sign you in to the Twitter app and vice versa. If you want to use the same Twitter account for both, you’ll have to sign in to both using the same login info.

  • Page 91: Updating Your Status In Friend Stream

    Social When you tap someone’s photo or name, you can: § Check the person’s profile details. § Look at the person’s Facebook wall. § Check the person’s posted tweets. to display posts from a particular social network. Slide to the other tabs to see more options. You can press , and then tap Settings >...

  • Page 92: Tweeting In Friend Stream

    Checking in to a place Let your Facebook friends know where you are by checking in to a place. § 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 93: Using Facebook Chat

    Social Unfollowing a Twitter user 1. On the All tweets tab, tap the Twitter user you want to stop following. 2. Press , and then tap Unfollow. Sending a direct message You can only send a direct message (DM) to someone who is following you. 1.

  • Page 94: Chatting In Google Talk

    Social Chatting in Google Talk Google Talk is Google’s instant messaging program. It lets you communicate with other people that also use Google Talk. To open Google Talk, on the Home screen tap > Talk. To learn what you can do and get help in Google Talk, press , and then tap Help.

  • Page 95: Email

    Sending an email message in Gmail 1. In the Gmail inbox, tap If you’ve set up multiple Google Accounts on HTC Amaze 4G, choose which account to use. 2. Fill in one or more recipients. Want to loop in more recipients in a carbon copy (Cc) or blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the email message? Press >...

  • Page 96: Mail

    Email Replying to or forwarding email messages in Gmail 1. In the Gmail inbox, tap the email message or conversation. 2. To reply to the sender, tap . Or, tap and choose whether to Reply all or Forward. 3. Do one of the following: §...

  • Page 97: Adding A Microsoft Exchange Activesync Account

    Email Adding a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account You can sync with Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Service Pack (SP2) or later. Add up to 15 Exchange ActiveSync accounts on HTC Amaze 4G. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Mail. 2. Do one of the following: §...
  • Page 98 Email Viewing the unified inbox of all your email accounts You can view email messages from all your accounts just in one place without having to switch to different accounts. Just tap the bar that shows the current email account, and then tap All accounts. Email messages are color coded so you can easily distinguish which email accounts they belong to.
  • Page 99 Email Sorting email messages You can sort email messages by date received, priority, subject, sender, or size. On the inbox, press , tap Sort, and select from the sorting options. To quickly scroll through the message list, press and hold two fingers on any email message, and then drag upward or downward.
  • Page 100 Email Where are my unread email messages? The Unread tab contains all your unread email messages. Add it if it does not appear on your screen. 1. Press and hold a tab. When the screen changes and shows you the area where you can rearrange icons, lift your finger.

  • Page 101: Managing Email Messages

    Email Working with Exchange ActiveSync email Flagging an email 1. Switch to your Exchange ActiveSync account. 2. While viewing the inbox, tap the flag icon that appears beside an email message or conversation. To flag an email message inside a conversation, tap to expand the conversation, and then tap the flag icon of the email message.

  • Page 102: Changing Email Account Settings

    Email Switching to other mail folders 1. Tap 2. Tap the mail folder which contains the messages you want to view. Changing email account settings You can change your email notification settings, add an email signature, delete an account and more. 1.

  • Page 103: 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 calendars such as Google Calendar, Outlook Calendar, and Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Calendar.

  • Page 104: Calendar Views

    Calendar Calendar views Easily switch between different calendar views by tapping any of the tabs. In any Calendar view, you can return to the current date by pressing and then tapping Today. Events in Day, Week, and Agenda views are color coded to indicate which account or type of calendar they belong to.

  • Page 105: Accepting Or Declining A Meeting Invitation

    Calendar Deleting an event Do any of the following: § While viewing an event, press and then tap Delete event. § In day, agenda or week view, press and hold an event and then tap Delete event. If the event repeats, you’ll be asked whether you want to delete just that occurrence or all occurrences from Calendar.

  • Page 106: Dismissing Or Snoozing Event Reminders

    In any Calendar view, tap , and then select or clear a calendar to show or hide it. Calendars are kept synchronized on HTC Amaze 4G, even if they hidden. Changing Calendar settings You can change Calendar settings to specify how it displays events and how it notifies you of upcoming events.

  • Page 107: Maps And Location

    Maps and location Location settings 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 108 Maps and location Searching for a place of interest You can search for a name of an establishment, street, or city. Suggested matches will be shown while you type. 1. In Locations, press the button. 2. Tap Locations. 3. Enter the place you want to search for. 4.

  • Page 109: 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 110: 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 111 Maps and location Revisiting a footprint 1. On the Footprints tab, tap a category. 2. Tap the footprint you want to revisit. 3. Under Actions, choose whether to view the footprint on the map, get directions, look up nearby establishments, and more. Editing or deleting a footprint 1.

  • Page 112: Planning Your Trips

    Maps and location Importing footprints Bring back footprints you've previously backed up. You can also import .kmz files that you saved in other applications. 1. On the Footprints tab, press , and then tap Import. 2. Tap Footprints data, and then tap the file you want to import. You can also tap Photos to import a picture that can have footprint information added to it.
  • Page 113 Maps and location Managing a trip Changed your travel plans? After creating a trip, you can add, reorder, or delete places on it. 1. On the Trips tab, tap a trip to open it. 2. Do any of the following: Add more 1.

  • Page 114: Getting Directions

    Maps and location Getting directions Get detailed directions to where you want to go. Getting directions from your current location 1. In Locations, search for the place you want to go to. You have footprints saved? You can also set a footprint as your destination. Just go to the Footprints tab, and then choose a footprint.
  • Page 115 Maps and location Using turn-by-turn navigation § Check if you have purchased turn-by-turn navigation for the country or region you’re in. § To use turn-by-turn navigation, the GPS satellites option in Settings > Location needs to be selected. 1. In Locations, search for the place you want to go to. Do you have footprints stored? You can also set it as your destination.

  • Page 116: Google Maps

    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 Amaze 4G. 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 117: Getting Around Maps

    Maps and location Getting around maps When you open Google Maps, you can easily find your location on the map or check out nearby places by panning and zooming in and out on the map. To find your location with Google Maps, you need to enable location sources. 1.
  • Page 118 Maps and location Checking the details of a location 1. Press and hold a location on the map. A balloon opens over the location, with the name of the location, a part of the address, and a thumbnail from Street View (if available).

  • Page 119: Getting Help

    Maps and location Finding your friends with Google Latitude (available by country) ® Google Latitude user location service lets you and your friends share locations and status messages with each other. It also lets you get directions to your friends’ locations, send your location details by email, and more.

  • Page 120: Google Play And Other Apps

    Google Play and other apps Getting apps from Google Play Google Play is the place to go to find new apps for HTC Amaze 4G. Choose from a wide variety of free and paid apps ranging from productivity apps, entertainment, to games.

  • Page 121: Using The Clock

    You can add more than one Clock widget to the extended Home screen. About 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 cities across the globe.

  • Page 122: Checking Weather

    Google Play and other apps Setting the date and time manually 1. On the World Clock tab, press and then tap Local time settings. 2. Clear the Automatic date & time and Automatic time zone check boxes, and then set the time zone, date, and time as required. Adding a city to the World Clock screen 1.

  • Page 123: Reading Ebooks

    2. Select the cities you want to remove, and then tap Done. Reading eBooks Start your own library of bestsellers and literary classics right on HTC Amaze 4G. Use the Reader app to read and download eBooks from Kobo ™...

  • Page 124: Downloading An Ebook

    § an active Wi-Fi or data connection. § a Kobo account and an Adobe ID account. If you don’t have these accounts yet, either sign up from HTC Amaze 4G or from your computer’s web browser. (On your computer, go to: www.kobobooks.com...

  • Page 125: Reading News Feeds

    Google Play and other apps Reading news feeds Don’t get left behind with yesterday’s stories. Use the News app to subscribe to news feeds that cover breaking news, sports, top blogs, and more. You can also get updates based on specific keywords. Subscribing to news channels 1.

  • Page 126: Keeping Track Of Your Stocks

    Google Play 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. Downloading stock information automatically may incur extra data fees. 1. From the Home screen, tap >...

  • Page 127: Watching Videos On Youtube

    Google Play and other apps Watching videos on YouTube Use the YouTube app to check out what’s popular on the online video-sharing website. 1. From the Home screen, tap > YouTube. 2. Scroll through the list of videos, and then tap a video to watch it. 3.

  • Page 128: 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 129: Productivity

    Productivity Productivity Working on documents Use Polaris Office to easily edit Microsoft Office Word (.doc and .docx), Microsoft Office Excel (.xls and .xlsx), Microsoft Office PowerPoint (.ppt and .pptx), and plain text (.txt) files while on the go. You can also view Microsoft Office PowerPoint Shows (.pps). From the Home screen, tap >...

  • Page 130: Uploading Files To Dropbox

    Uploading files to Dropbox Let your files follow you around. Whatever document, video, or photo you upload from HTC Amaze 4G using Dropbox also updates on your web account and on other devices you've installed Dropbox on. § You need to create or sign in to your Dropbox account to start using the app.

  • Page 131: Taking Notes

    To open or switch to another notebook, simply tap again, and then tap a notebook name. Manually syncing notes You need to log in to your Evernote account from HTC Amaze 4G to start syncing notes. 1. On the Notes main screen, tap and then tap All Notes.

  • Page 132: Reviewing A Note

    Productivity 3. Compose your note: § Tap on the note, and then start typing in your text. § Tap to start and stop audio recording. § Tap and choose a file type. § Tap to create a drawing and insert it in your note. §...

  • Page 133: Completing Tasks

    3. 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 Amaze 4G is connected to a printer over Wi-Fi. Completing tasks Use the Tasks app to organize and track to dos and task lists.

  • Page 134: Creating A Task

    Productivity Managing task lists 1. In the Tasks app, press and then tap Lists. 2. From here, you can: Show or hide a Tap All lists to show all the lists in all your accounts, or tap a list specific account and then tap the list that you want to show. Rename a list 1.
  • Page 135 Productivity Postpone a task Press and hold an overdue task, and then tap Postpone. When you postpone a task, its due date is automatically set to the day after its original due date. Move a task to 1. Press and hold the task that you want to move, and then another list tap Move to.

  • Page 136: Htc Sync

    Help, and then click Check update. 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 connection, tap HTC Sync, and then tap Done.

  • Page 137: Syncing Songs And Playlists

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

  • Page 138: Syncing Your Calendar Events

    Sync HTC Amaze 4G contacts with your Outlook (Outlook XP, Outlook 2003, Outlook 2007, or Outlook 2010), 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 139: Syncing Your Web Bookmarks

    § To avoid sync problems, be sure to close all browser windows before you start syncing. § When conflicting information is found on both HTC Amaze 4G and computer, HTC Sync keeps the information from your computer. 1. Using your favorite web browser on your computer, create a favorites folder named HTC bookmarks.

  • Page 140: Downloading Maps Or Purchasing Services

    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 141: Syncing Another Device With Your Computer

    Syncing another device with your computer 1. Connect another device to your computer, then set up HTC Sync to recognize 2. Click the device you want to set up. The Device panel then opens, where you can separately customize your sync settings for this device.

  • Page 142: 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 143: Entering Words With Predictive Text

    Keyboard Choosing multiple keyboard languages If multiple keyboard languages are available on HTC Amaze 4G, you can choose which languages to enable in the onscreen keyboard. 1. While the onscreen keyboard is open, tap 2. Tap Settings > International keyboard.
  • Page 144 Keyboard Adding a word to the predictive text dictionary While you're entering text using the Standard keyboard layout, any word you tap on the suggestion list is automatically added. You can also add a word to the list manually. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings >...

  • Page 145: Entering Text By Speaking

    Entering text by speaking No time to type? Try speaking the words to enter them. Since HTC Amaze 4G uses Google’s speech-recognition service, you need to be connected to the Internet to enter text by speaking. 1. Tap an area where you want to enter text.

  • Page 146: 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 147: Wi-Fi

    , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Mobile network, and then select the Data roaming check box. Select the Data roaming sound check box if you’d like HTC Amaze 4G to play a sound so you’ll know when it’s connecting to a roaming network.

  • Page 148: Connecting To A Virtual Private Network (Vpn)

    1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap the wireless network that HTC Amaze 4G is connected A message box is then displayed showing the Wi-Fi status, speed, signal strength, and more.

  • Page 149: Adding A Vpn Connection

    Internet connections Adding a VPN connection You must first set a lock screen PIN or password before you can set up the VPN. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Under Wireless & Networks, tap More. 3.

  • Page 150: 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 151: Using Htc Amaze 4G As A Wireless Router

    HTC Amaze 4G as a wireless router. 7. Select the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot check box to turn on the wireless router. HTC Amaze 4G is ready to be used as a wireless router when you see on the...

  • Page 152: Bluetooth And Nfc

    4. Press , and then tap Rename phone. 5. Enter the new name for HTC Amaze 4G in the dialog box, and then tap Rename. Connecting a Bluetooth headset or car kit You can listen to music over a Bluetooth stereo headset, or have hands-free conversations using a compatible Bluetooth headset or car kit.

  • Page 153: Disconnecting Or Unpairing From A Bluetooth Device

    Reconnecting a headset or car kit Normally, you can easily reconnect your headset by switching on Bluetooth on HTC Amaze 4G, and then turning on the headset. However, you might have to connect manually if your headset has been used with another Bluetooth device.

  • Page 154: 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 155: Receiving Information Using Bluetooth

    2. If Bluetooth is off, tap the Bluetooth On/Off switch to turn it on. 3. Tap Bluetooth. The Bluetooth screen opens. 4. Tap the HTC Amaze 4G Bluetooth name near the top of the screen to make HTC Amaze 4G visible to nearby Bluetooth devices.

  • Page 156: Sharing Content With Android Beam

    Make sure that both devices are unlocked and have NFC and Android Beam turned 1. While viewing the content that you want to share, hold HTC Amaze 4G and the other device back to back. When the devices connect, you'll hear a sound and both devices will vibrate slightly.

  • Page 157: 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 Amaze 4G. This code may have been provided by your mobile operator when you received your SIM card.

  • Page 158: Encrypting Data On Htc Amaze 4G

    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 159 Security 5. Enter the lock screen PIN or password. 6. Tap Continue. 7. Tap Encrypt again. Encryption starts and the progress is displayed. The phone may restart a few times. When the encryption process is complete, enter your PIN or password.

  • Page 160: Settings

    HTC Amaze 4G. 1. From the Home screen, press , 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.

  • Page 161: Changing Sound Settings

    Making HTC Amaze 4G ring louder in your pocket or bag 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.

  • Page 162: Changing The Display Language

    Settings Switching to speakerphone automatically When you're in a call, you can switch to speakerphone by simply flipping HTC Amaze 4G over. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Sound. 3. Select or clear the Flip for speaker check box.

  • Page 163: Managing Memory

    Settings Managing memory Checking how much phone memory is available for use 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Storage. The available phone memory is displayed in the Phone storage and Internal storage sections. Checking the available storage card space 1.

  • Page 164: Backing Up Settings To Google

    3. On the All tab, tap an application. 4. On the screen, tap Clear data and/or Clear cache. Uninstalling an app You cannot uninstall an app that's preinstalled on HTC Amaze 4G. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings.

  • Page 165: Accessibility Settings

    1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Accessibility and choose the settings you want. Checking information about HTC Amaze 4G 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap About phone to enable error reporting, view network and hardware...

  • Page 166: Update And Reset

    Update and reset Updating the HTC Amaze 4G software HTC Amaze 4G can check and notify you if there’s a new software update available. 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 167: Resetting Htc Amaze 4G

    3. Tap Reset phone, and then tap Erase everything. Performing a factory reset using hardware buttons If you can’t turn HTC Amaze 4G on or access settings, you can still perform a factory reset by using the hardware buttons on HTC Amaze 4G.

  • Page 168: Trademarks And Copyrights

    Trademarks and copyrights © 2012 HTC Corporation. All Rights Reserved. HTC, the HTC logo, the HTC quietly brilliant logo, HTC Amaze 4G, Friend Stream, HTC Footprints, HTC Sense, and HTC Watch are trademarks or service marks of HTC Corporation. Google, the Google logo, Android, the Android logo, Android Market, Google Apps,...
  • Page 169 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 170: Index

    Index Index Symbols Calendar - creating an event - managing events - reminders Alarm - settings Android Market - views See Google Play Call history Apps Camera - deleting - effects 120, 140 - installing - scenes - sharing - settings Auto sync Change phone language Clock...
  • Page 171 - removing a panel HTC Clock Facebook - setting an alarm - checking in to a place - World Clock Facebook chat HTC Sync Facebook for HTC Sense HTC Watch Factory reset Firmware See Software update FM Radio Internet calling Folder...
  • Page 172 Index - sending - sorting email messages Online accounts - unified inbox - managing - working with Exchange ActiveSync - what can you sync with email Onscreen keyboard Making a call - dictionary Managing memory - entering text Maps - entering text by speaking Market - predictive text See Google Play...
  • Page 173 Stocks - making your phone ring louder Storage card Ringtone - moving apps to the storage card - setting Sync - trimming - HTC Sync Router - online accounts Tasks Scenes - creating a list Screen - creating a task...
  • Page 174 Index Wallpaper - changing Weather - adding cities - checking weather Wi-Fi - calling - connecting to another network - network status - turning on Widgets - adding - changing settings - removing Wireless router YouTube - sharing videos...

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