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  • Page 1 Your HTC EVO 3D 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 EVO 3D for the first time Ways of getting contacts into HTC EVO 3D 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 EVO 3D and the Web Browsing the Web Downloading files and apps Viewing bookmarks and previously visited pages Syncing your bookmarks with Google Chrome...
  • Page 4 Backing up your contacts to the storage card Contact information and conversations Sending contact information Contact groups Adding People widgets Social Facebook for HTC Sense About Friend Stream Updating your status in Friend Stream Enjoying Facebook in Friend Stream Tweeting in Friend Stream Chatting in Google Talk...
  • 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 EVO 3D Syncing another device with your computer Keyboard Using the onscreen keyboard Entering words with predictive text...
  • Page 6 Contents Internet connections Data connection Wi-Fi Connecting to a virtual private network (VPN) Using HTC EVO 3D as a modem (USB tethering) Connecting to the Internet through a computer Using HTC EVO 3D as a wireless router Bluetooth Bluetooth basics...

  • 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

    8. Proximity sensor 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 EVO 3D that already has a small opening for the sensor. Top panel 1.
  • Page 9 Getting started Left and right panels 1. USB connector 2. VOLUME UP 3. VOLUME DOWN 4. 2D/3D mode switch 5. CAMERA Back panel 1. Dual cameras 2. Microphone 3. Dual LED flash 4. Speaker...

  • Page 10: Back Cover

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

  • Page 11: Sim Card

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

  • Page 12: Storage Card

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

  • Page 13: Battery

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

  • Page 14: Inserting The Battery

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

  • Page 15: Getting The Battery To Last Longer

    § 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 EVO 3D while you are charging it using the power or car adapter.

  • Page 16: Switching The Power On Or Off

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

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

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

  • Page 18: Home Screen

    30. Extended Home screen As you start to do more things with HTC EVO 3D, you might find that one Home screen is not enough. No problem. 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 EVO 3D into a low power state while the display is off. It also stops accidental button presses when HTC EVO 3D is in your bag. You’ll still receive messages and calls though, and missed calls and messages appear on the lock screen.

  • Page 20: Status Icons

    Basics Waking up from Sleep mode To wake HTC EVO 3D up manually, press the POWER button. You’ll need to unlock the screen. HTC EVO 3D 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 EVO 3D is connected to the power adapter or a computer and the battery is fully charged. § Flashing green light when you have a pending notification.

  • Page 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 EVO 3D 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

    3. Tap the On/Off switch next to an item to turn it off or on. 4. To access Wi-Fi settings, tap next to Wi-Fi connection. 5. To access all HTC EVO 3D settings, tap next to Additional settings. Where apps, data, and files are stored...

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

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

  • Page 27: Transferring Contacts From Your Old Phone

    Basics Transferring contacts from your old phone Easily transfer contacts from your old phone to HTC EVO 3D 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 EVO 3D.

  • Page 28: Printing

    Connect HTC EVO 3D to a supported printer and print out documents, email, meeting invitations, photos, and more. § Both printer and HTC EVO 3D must be turned on and connected to the same local network. Connect HTC EVO 3D to the local network using Wi-Fi. To learn how to connect the printer to a local network, refer to your printer user guide.

  • Page 29: Want Some Quick Guidance On Using Your Phone

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

  • Page 30: Personalizing

    Personalizing Making HTC EVO 3D truly yours Make HTC EVO 3D look and sound just the way you want it. Personalize it with a different wallpaper, skin, ringtone, and notification sound for events such as incoming text, email, and calendar reminders.

  • Page 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 EVO 3D 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 EVO 3D 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 contact or a number from your call history. 1.

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

    Phone calls Calling a phone number in a text message 1. Tap the phone number within the message. 2. Tap Call. To call the message sender, tap the received message, and then tap Call on the options menu. Calling a phone number in an email 1.

  • Page 42: What Can I Do During A Call

    § Press the VOLUME DOWN or VOLUME UP button. § Press the POWER button. § Place HTC EVO 3D face down on a level surface. If HTC EVO 3D is already facing down, it will still ring when there are subsequent incoming calls. 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 EVO 3D to your ear when the speakerphone is on. Do one of the following: § Flip HTC EVO 3D over during a call (be sure that Flip for speaker is selected in > > Settings > Sound).

  • Page 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 EVO 3D 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 EVO 3D plays a sound, vibrates, or displays the message briefly in the status bar when you receive a new message. A new message icon is also displayed in the status bar.

  • Page 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 EVO 3D, 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 EVO 3D and the Web You can search for information on HTC EVO 3D 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 EVO 3D to allow installation of third-party apps. From the Home screen, press , then tap Settings >...

  • Page 57: Viewing Bookmarks And Previously Visited Pages

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

  • Page 58: Syncing Your Bookmarks With Google Chrome

    3. Toggle between Thumbnails and List views. Syncing your bookmarks with Google Chrome Create bookmarks from your computer's Google Chrome browser and sync them on HTC EVO 3D. 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: Setting Browser Options

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

  • Page 60: Camera

    Shoot in 3D or 2D. You can even view your photos and videos in 3D without the glasses. HTC EVO 3D uses the two rear cameras to take photos and videos in 3D and uses one of these cameras when capturing in 2D. To best enjoy the camera: §...

  • Page 61: Before Capturing

    Camera Before capturing 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 onscreen. You can freely zoom in or out while recording.

  • Page 62: Taking A Photo

    Camera Taking a photo 1. From the Home screen, tap > Camera. 2. 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 63: Camera Scenes

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

  • Page 64: Top Questions On 3D Camera

    Camera Top questions on 3D camera How does the phone display in 3D? Your phone has an extra layer (a parallax barrier) on top of the display that simulates 3D depth. This allows your eyes to each see a different image through this layer, simulating a sense of depth.
  • Page 65 Camera What's the best distance for capturing 3D photos and videos? Ideally, the minimum distance from your subject is at least 50 cm (1.6 ft). As for the maximum distance, try not to go beyond 3.5 meters (11 ft). What capture file formats are available for 3D photos? Capture 3D photos in jps (JPEG stereo) or mpo (Multiple-picture object format) file format.

  • Page 66: Photos, Videos, And Music

    2. Tap a photo or video album. 3. Tap a photo or video to view it in full screen. § If viewing an image that you've captured using HTC EVO 3D, tap 2D View or 3D View to switch between viewing in 2D and 3D.

  • Page 67: Watching A Video

    Photos, videos, and music Adjusting a 3D photo When you take a 3D photo, the rear camera captures a left and right image to give a three-dimensional look. In Gallery, you can adjust the two images in the photo to get the best 3D image.
  • Page 68 The 2D photo is saved as a copy. The original photo remains unedited. Trimming a video Remove unwanted scenes from a video you recorded on HTC EVO 3D. 1. On the Gallery app’s Albums screen, tap an album. 2. Press and hold the video you want to edit, and then tap Trim.

  • Page 69: Viewing Photos In Your Social Networks

    Photos, videos, and music 3. Drag the two trim sliders 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 start or end frame. 4.

  • Page 70: Sending Your Photos And Videos

    Photos, videos, and music Sending your photos and videos Send photos and videos to your computer or to another device via email, MMS, or Bluetooth. Sending photos or videos by email You can send several photos, videos, or both in an email message. They are added as file attachments in your email.
  • Page 71 > 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 72 Photos, videos, and music 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. If you're sharing several photos or videos, slide to the left to go to the next one.

  • Page 73: Music

    Photos, videos, and music Music Browsing music in the library You need to copy music files to HTC EVO 3D 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 74: 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 75 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 76 3. On the Now playing screen, press and then tap Share > Share file > Bluetooth. You’ll be asked to turn on Bluetooth on HTC EVO 3D and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device so the music can be sent.

  • Page 77: 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 EVO 3D.

  • Page 78: 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 79 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 80: 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 81 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 82: Accounts And Sync

    Syncing with a Google Account Sign in to your Google Account to see your Gmail, contacts, and calendars on your HTC EVO 3D. You also need to sign in to a Google Account to use most Google apps. Adding more Google Accounts You can add more than one Google Account.

  • Page 83: Adding A Social Network Account

    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 EVO 3D. Removing an account does not delete information from the online service itself.

  • Page 84: People

    To open People, from the Home screen, tap > People. Your contacts list The People app lists all contacts stored on HTC EVO 3D and from the online accounts you're logged in to. You can: § View your profile and edit your contact information.

  • Page 85: Setting Up Your Profile

    People Setting up your profile Store your personal contact information to easily send it to other people. 1. On the People tab, tap your name or email address, and then tap Edit my contact card. If you're not logged in to your online accounts, tap Me, and then choose whether to link your profile to an existing contact entry that already contains your personal information or edit your profile.

  • Page 86: Adding A New Contact

    Importing a contact from an Exchange ActiveSync account 1. On the People tab, enter the contact's name or email address in the search box. 2. Tap 3. Tap the name of the contact you want copied to HTC EVO 3D. 4. Tap Save to People.

  • Page 87: Merging Contact Information

    Accepting matched contacts suggestions When HTC EVO 3D 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 88: Contact Information And Conversations

    People Importing contacts from the storage card You can only import contacts that were exported to the storage card using the Export to SD card feature. 1. On the People tab, press 2. Tap Import/Export > Import from SD card (or More > Import/Export > Import from SD card).

  • Page 89: Sending Contact Information

    People Deleting contacts 1. On the People tab, press 2. Tap Delete. 3. Select the contacts you want to remove. 4. Tap Delete. Sending contact information 1. On the People tab, do one of the following: To send Do this Someone's contact Press and hold the name of the contact (not the icon information...

  • Page 90: Contact Groups

    Assign contacts to groups so you can easily send a message or email to a whole group. You can also sync groups on HTC EVO 3D with the groups in your Google Account, accessible via your computer’s web browser. We’ve also added the Frequent group as a special group type that automatically stores the contacts you dial or get calls from the most.

  • Page 91: Adding People Widgets

    People Rearranging your contact groups 1. On the Groups tab, press 2. Tap Edit groups. 3. Press and hold at the end of the group you want to move, and then drag it to its new position. 4. Tap Save. Rearranging the members of a contact group 1.

  • Page 92: Getting In Touch With A Contact

    People 3. Tap Set default action. 4. Tap the communication method you want for the contact. 5. Press If you need to change the default communication method, tap the contact's name (not the photo). Getting in touch with a contact 1.

  • Page 93: Social

    Signing in to your Facebook account from the Accounts & sync settings or the Facebook app (preinstalled or downloaded) automatically signs you in to Facebook for HTC Sense. Also, you may need to authorize Facebook for HTC Sense to connect to your Facebook account.

  • Page 94: Updating Your Status 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. Updating your status in Friend Stream 1. On the All or Notifications tab, tap 2. Enter your status update. 3.

  • Page 95: Tweeting In Friend Stream

    Social Checking in to a place Let your Facebook friends know where you are by checking in to a place. In order to find your location, you need to enable location sources in Settings > Location. 1. Go to the Locations tab, and then tap 2.

  • Page 96: Chatting In Google Talk

    Social 1. On the DMs tab, tap 2. Enter the name of a Twitter user in the To field. 3. Enter your message, and then tap Post. You can also send a direct message when you press and hold a tweet of the person you want to send the direct message to, and then tap Send direct message on the options menu.

  • Page 97: Using Facebook Chat

    Social Using Facebook chat 1. From the Home screen, tap > Fb Chat. 2. Do any of the following: § Tap the name of a friend to continue the conversation. § Tap the photo of a friend to view the person's Facebook profile, wall, and uploads.

  • Page 98: Email

    Sending an email message in Gmail 1. In the Gmail inbox, tap If you’ve set up multiple Google Accounts on HTC EVO 3D, 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 99: 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 100: 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 EVO 3D. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Mail. 2. Do one of the following: §...
  • Page 101 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 102 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 103 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 104: 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 105: 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 106: Calendar

    Never miss an important date again. Use the Calendar app to schedule your events, meetings, and appointments. You can set up HTC EVO 3D to stay in sync with calendars such as Google Calendar, Outlook Calendar, and Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Calendar.

  • Page 107: 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 108: 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 109: 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 EVO 3D, 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 110: Maps And Location

    Maps and location Location settings Turning on location services In order to find your location on HTC EVO 3D, you need to enable location sources. 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap Settings > Location. 2. Select one or both of the following:...
  • Page 111 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 112: 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 113: 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 114 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 115: 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 116 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 117 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 118 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 119: 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 EVO 3D. 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 120: 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 121 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 122: 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 123: 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 EVO 3D. Choose from a wide variety of free and paid apps ranging from productivity apps, entertainment, to games.

  • Page 124: 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 EVO 3D 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 125: 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 126: 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 EVO 3D. Use the Reader app to read and download eBooks from Kobo ™...

  • Page 127: 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 EVO 3D or from your computer’s web browser. (On your computer, go to: www.kobobooks.com...

  • Page 128: 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 129: 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 130: 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 131: 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 EVO 3D to use FM Radio. FM Radio uses the stereo headset as the FM radio antenna.

  • Page 132: 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 133: Uploading Files To Dropbox

    Dropbox on. § You need to create or sign in to your Dropbox account to start using the app. § To upload documents, you must have a file manager app installed on HTC EVO 3D. www.dropbox.com for details.

  • Page 134: 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 EVO 3D to start syncing notes. 1. On the Notes main screen, tap and then tap All Notes.

  • Page 135: Reviewing A Note

    , and then tap Share note. 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 EVO 3D is connected to a printer over Wi-Fi.

  • Page 136: Completing Tasks

    , 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 EVO 3D , tap My tasks. Filtering tasks 1. Go to the list that contains the tasks that you want to filter.

  • Page 137: Creating A Task

    Productivity Creating a task 1. In the Tasks app, enter the task name in the New task text box. If you want to create a task and enter the details later, tap after you've entered the task name. 2. Tap and then enter the task details.

  • Page 138: Htc Sync

    You need to manually turn these types of data on or off to start or stop syncing them. Installing HTC Sync § HTC Sync requires USB 2.0 on your computer to connect and sync with HTC EVO § For trouble-free installation, first quit all running programs and temporarily exit from your anti-virus program before you start installing HTC Sync.

  • Page 139: Setting Up Htc Sync To Recognize Htc Evo 3D

    To change the name of HTC EVO 3D later, click Overview > Device setup. Syncing songs and playlists Bring the music tracks and songs you play on your computer to HTC EVO 3D. If you have playlists created in iTunes ®...

  • Page 140: Syncing Your Calendar Events

    HTC EVO 5. Click Sync now. HTC Sync remembers your sync settings the next time you connect it to HTC EVO 3D. Syncing your calendar events HTC EVO 3D can sync appointments and events with your calendar in Outlook (Outlook XP, Outlook 2003, Outlook 2007, or Outlook 2010) or Windows Calendar.

  • Page 141: Syncing Your Web Bookmarks

    3. Choose the web browser that stores the bookmarks to sync with HTC EVO 3D. 4. Click Sync now. HTC Sync remembers your sync settings the next time you connect it to HTC EVO 3D. Syncing documents and email attachments...

  • Page 142: Installing An App From Your Computer To Htc Evo 3D

    HTC EVO 3D. We strongly recommend you install only applications that you trust. Be sure that HTC EVO 3D is set to allow app installation from different sources. To do this, press while on the Home screen, tap Settings > Security, and then select the Unknown sources check box.

  • Page 143: Syncing Another Device With Your Computer

    HTC Sync 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 144: 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 145: Entering Words With Predictive Text

    Keyboard Choosing multiple keyboard languages If multiple keyboard languages are available on HTC EVO 3D, 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 146 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 147: Entering Text By Speaking

    Entering text by speaking No time to type? Try speaking the words to enter them. Since HTC EVO 3D 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 148: Internet Connections

    Internet connections Data connection When you turn on HTC EVO 3D for the first time, it will be automatically set up to use your mobile operator's data connection (if the SIM card is inserted). Checking the data connection you're using 1.

  • Page 149: 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 EVO 3D to play a sound so you’ll know when it’s connecting to a roaming network.

  • Page 150: 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 EVO 3D is connected to. A message box is then displayed showing the Wi-Fi status, speed, signal strength, and more.

  • Page 151: 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 152: Using Htc Evo 3D As A Modem (Usb Tethering)

    No Internet connection available for your computer? No problem. Use the Internet connection of HTC EVO 3D to connect to the Internet. § To use HTC EVO 3D as a modem, you need to install HTC Sync on your computer first.

  • Page 153: Using Htc Evo 3D As A Wireless Router

    Internet connections Using HTC EVO 3D as a wireless router Share your data connection with other devices by turning HTC EVO 3D into a wireless router. § Make sure the data connection is turned on. § You must have an approved data plan associated with your account from your mobile service provider to use this service.

  • Page 154: Bluetooth

    4. Press , and then tap Rename phone. 5. Enter the new name for HTC EVO 3D 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 155: 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 EVO 3D, and then turning on the headset. However, you might have to connect manually if your headset has been used with another Bluetooth device.

  • Page 156: Sending Information Using Bluetooth

    “Receive Beams” or “Receive Files”. Refer to the device’s documentation for instructions on receiving information over Bluetooth. 1. On HTC EVO 3D, open the app that contains the information or file you want to send.

  • Page 157: 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 EVO 3D Bluetooth name near the top of the screen to make HTC EVO 3D visible to nearby Bluetooth devices.
  • Page 158 Bluetooth 8. When HTC EVO 3D receives a file transfer request notification, slide the Notifications panel down, tap the incoming file notification, and then tap Accept. 9. When a file is transferred, a notification is displayed. Slide the Notifications panel down, and then tap the relevant notification.

  • Page 159: Security

    PIN, or password. You'll be asked to unlock the screen every time HTC EVO 3D is turned on or when it’s idle for a certain period of time. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings >...

  • Page 160: Encrypting Data On Htc Evo 3D

    If you’ve forgotten your screen lock pattern, you have up to five attempts to try and unlock HTC EVO 3D. If this fails, you can unlock HTC EVO 3D by entering your Google Account user name and password. 1. On the unlock screen, enter your lock pattern.
  • Page 161 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 162: Settings

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

  • Page 163: Changing Sound Settings

    Making HTC EVO 3D ring louder in your pocket or bag To help avoid missing incoming calls when HTC EVO 3D is in your pocket or bag, the pocket mode feature gradually increases the ring volume and vibrates when you receive a call.

  • Page 164: Changing The Display Language

    Settings Switching to speakerphone automatically When you're in a call, you can switch to speakerphone by simply flipping HTC EVO 3D 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 165: Managing Memory

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

  • Page 166: Backing Up Settings To Google

    2. Tap Apps. 3. On the Downloaded tab, tap the application you want to move. 4. Choose whether to move the application to the storage card or to HTC EVO 3D. Stopping running applications using Task Manager Use Task Manager to free up memory by stopping running applications that you're not currently using.

  • Page 167: 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 EVO 3D 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap About phone to enable error reporting, view network and hardware...

  • Page 168: Update And Reset

    Update and reset Updating the HTC EVO 3D software HTC EVO 3D 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 169: Resetting Htc Evo 3D

    HTC EVO 3D on to restart it. Resetting HTC EVO 3D If you’re passing HTC EVO 3D on to someone else or HTC EVO 3D has a persistent problem that cannot be solved, you can perform a factory reset (also called a hard reset).

  • Page 170: Trademarks And Copyrights

    Trademarks and copyrights © 2012 HTC Corporation. All Rights Reserved. HTC, the HTC logo, the HTC quietly brilliant logo, HTC EVO 3D, 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 171 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 172: Index

    Index Index - settings Symbols - views Call history Camera - basics Alarm - effects Android Market - recording a video See Google Play - scenes Apps - settings - deleting - taking a photo 123, 142 - installing - using the front camera - sharing - zooming Change phone language...
  • Page 173 - 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 174 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 See Keyboard Managing memory Maps Market See Google Play Pair a Bluetooth device People Master reset...
  • Page 175 Stocks Ringtone Storage card - setting - moving apps to the storage card - trimming Sync Router - HTC Sync - online accounts Scenes Tasks Screen - creating a list - adjusting screen brightness - creating a task - changing the time before the screen...
  • Page 176 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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