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  • Page 1 Your HTC Flyer User guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SIM card Storage card Battery Switching the power on or off Entering your PIN Finger gestures Setting up HTC Flyer for the first time Ways of getting contacts into HTC Flyer Home screen Basics Adjusting the volume Sleep mode Status and notifications...
  • Page 3 Wi-Fi About connection widgets Connecting to a virtual private network (VPN) Using HTC Flyer as a modem (USB tethering) Connecting HTC Flyer to the Internet through a computer (Internet Pass-through) Using HTC Flyer as a wireless router Bluetooth Bluetooth basics...
  • Page 4 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 5: Getting Started

    Getting started Getting started Inside the box You will find the following inside the box: § HTC Flyer § Tablet pen § Tablet pen battery § USB cable § Power adapter § 3.5mm stereo headset § Protective case § Quick guide §...
  • Page 6 Getting started Right panel 1. Microphones 2. VOLUME UP 3. VOLUME DOWN Back panel 1. Top cover 2. 5 megapixel camera 3. Speakers 4. USB connector Top panel 1. 3.5mm headset jack 2. POWER 3. Notification LED...

  • Page 7: Top Cover

    1. Align the two teeth underneath the top cover (one on each side) with the two notches on the top of HTC Flyer. 2. Place the top cover on HTC Flyer, gently press down on the cover with your thumbs, and then push it in until it clicks and locks into place.

  • Page 8: Sim Card

    Getting started SIM card You'll need a SIM card inserted in HTC Flyer to use a data connection. Both 1.8V and 3V SIM cards can be used. Some legacy SIM cards may not function with HTC Flyer. You should consult with your mobile operator for a replacement SIM card.

  • Page 9: Storage Card

    Removing the storage card If HTC Flyer is on you must first "unmount" the storage card before removing it to prevent corrupting or damaging the files in the storage card. 1. Take the top cover off 2.

  • Page 10: Battery

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

  • Page 11: Entering Your Pin

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

  • Page 12: Setting Up Htc Flyer For The First Time

    Setting up HTC Flyer for the first time When you switch on HTC Flyer 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 13: Home Screen

    Getting started Home screen Your Home screen is where you make HTC Flyer your own. It comes with a weather clock widget that shows the time and weather in your current location. You can also add your favorite applications, shortcuts, folders and widgets so they’re always just a tap away.

  • Page 14: Basics

    Sleep mode Sleep mode saves battery power by putting HTC Flyer into a low power state while the display is off. It also stops accidental button presses when HTC Flyer is in your bag. You’ll still receive messages though. Switching to Sleep mode Briefly press the POWER button to turn off the display and switch to Sleep mode.

  • Page 15: Status And Notifications

    Basics Unlocking the screen Do one of the following: § Drag up the ring (until the whole ring is shown onscreen), and then release your finger to unlock the screen. If you have set up a screen unlock pattern, pin, or password, you will be asked to draw the pattern on the screen or enter the PIN or password before it unlocks.
  • Page 16 Basics Battery is very low (10% GPRS connected remaining) GPRS in use Silent mode EDGE connected Vibrate mode Wired microphone headset EDGE in use connected 3G connected Wired headset connected 3G in use Bluetooth is on HSDPA connected Connected to a Bluetooth device HSDPA in use Airplane mode No SIM card installed...
  • Page 17 Notification LED The notification LED shows a: § Solid green light when HTC Flyer 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 18: Notifications Panel

    Basics Notifications panel When you get a new notification, you can open the Notifications panel to see the message, reminder or event notification. 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 19: Connecting Htc Flyer To A Computer

    Or just press Connecting HTC Flyer to a computer Whenever you connect HTC Flyer to a computer using the USB cable, the Connect to PC screen opens and lets you choose the type of USB connection. Select one of the following choices, and then tap Done:...

  • Page 20: Copying Text, Looking Up Information, And Sharing

    When Disk drive mode is enabled while HTC Flyer is connected to the computer, you will not be able to use apps on HTC Flyer to access the internal storage or storage card (if one is inserted). When you do not have Internet connection on your computer, you...
  • Page 21 Basics Copying and pasting text 1. After you have selected the text you want to copy, tap Copy. The selected text is then copied to the clipboard. 2. In a text entry field (for example while composing a message), press and hold at the point where you want to paste the text.

  • Page 22: Printing

    Connect HTC Flyer to a supported printer and print out documents, email messages, photos, and more. § Both printer and HTC Flyer must be turned on and connected to the same local network. Connect HTC Flyer 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 23: Personalizing

    Personalizing Personalizing Making HTC Flyer truly yours Make HTC Flyer look and sound just the way you want it. Personalize it with a different wallpaper, skin, and notification sound for events such as incoming text, email, and calendar reminders. Tap the Personalize button right on the Home screen to get started.

  • Page 24: Changing Your Wallpaper

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

  • Page 25: Applying A New Skin

    > 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 26 You can modify basic settings of some widgets (for example, the People and Mail widgets) from the Home screen. 1. Press and hold a widget on the Home screen. HTC Flyer vibrates and you’ll see a colored box around the widget. Don’t lift your finger just yet.

  • Page 27: Adding Icons And Other Shortcuts On Your Home Screen

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

  • Page 28: Rearranging Or Removing Widgets And Icons On Your Home Screen

    You can also remove widgets and icons that you don’t frequently use. Moving a widget or icon 1. Press and hold the widget or icon you want to move. HTC Flyer vibrates and you’ll see a colored box around the widget or icon. Don’t lift your finger just yet.
  • Page 29 3. Change the notification sound and alarm from the Personalize screen. Go to the Messages, Mail and Calendar apps to choose sounds for new messages, email, and calendar reminders respectively. HTC Flyer automatically saves your choices to the current sound set. Changing notification sounds 1. From the Home screen, tap >...

  • Page 30: Rearranging Or Hiding Application Tabs

    Personalizing 3. Tap one or more sound sets you want to delete. 4. Tap Delete. Rearranging or hiding application tabs You can rearrange the tabs at the bottom of some apps to prioritize the types of information you frequently use or remove the tabs you don’t really need. 1.
  • Page 31 Personalizing 3. Press and hold the tab you want to show, then drag it down to where you want to position it again. 4. When you’re done, press...

  • Page 32: Tablet Pen And Fun Apps

    After a period of time, change the tablet pen's battery when you feel that HTC Flyer is not responding too well to your pen strokes. 1. Twist the battery cap counter-clockwise until it detaches from the tablet pen, then remove it completely.
  • Page 33 Eraser How you typically use your regular pen on a piece of paper is also the way you can use the tablet pen on HTC Flyer. In other words, your tablet pen is for: § Writing and drawing. is lighted green, it means that you're in an app where you can freely write and draw.

  • Page 34: Scribbling

    Use the tablet pen to capture app screens as images where you can freely scribble, draw, or mark items. For example, you can switch to Scribble mode while you're reading a web page on HTC Flyer, write down what you think on the same page, and then print or email it to your friends.

  • Page 35: About Notes

    Calendar. Create and sign in to your Evernote account from HTC Flyer if you want to back up your notes to Evernote's secure online server. For details, visit www.evernote.com/...

  • Page 36: Writing A Note

    Clipping an app screen or a web page On HTC Flyer, you can clip app screens and web pages as images, and then insert them to your notes. 1. Open the app or web page you want to clip.

  • Page 37: Sketching

    Tablet pen and fun apps Taking notes during meetings or discussions The Notes app lets you capture thoughts, action plans, and meeting minutes better than just writing them down. While you have a note open, you can: Create a new note Record voice clips to start and stop audio recording.
  • Page 38 You can also print your sketches when HTC Flyer is connected to a printer over Wi-Fi. While viewing a sketch, press , and then tap Print.

  • Page 39: Switching To Kid Mode

    Afraid that your kids might wander off to inappropriate web sites or your important work files while using HTC Flyer? Don't worry. Open Kid Mode and let your children enjoy fun games, art, and books that are right for their age.

  • Page 40: Snapbooth And Camera

    3. Choose an effect to apply to your photo. 4. Hold HTC Flyer in portrait or landscape position with both hands, and then adjust or move it to center yourself inside the Viewfinder window. 5. When you're ready to take your photo, look at the front camera lens, and then Snapbooth counts down before taking the shot.

  • Page 41: Camera

    Snapbooth and Camera Viewing or editing a photo in full screen § While viewing a photo in full screen, swipe your finger left or right across the screen to go through the other photos you've taken. § Tap anywhere on the screen and then choose what to do with the current photo.
  • Page 42 Snapbooth and Camera 6. When you're ready to take the photo, tap 7. Choose what you want to do with the photo you’ve just taken. Recording video 1. From the Home screen, tap > Camcorder. 2. Choose the video quality and other camera settings you want to use. 3.
  • Page 43 Snapbooth and Camera Choose how you want to use the photo, such as to use it as your wallpaper Watch the video. Changing camera settings Open the menu panel to access and change camera settings. To open the camera settings, press Some camera features are not available when you’re using the front camera, such as auto focusing, zooming, and face detection.
  • Page 44 Snapbooth and Camera Shutter sound Select to play a sound when you press the shutter release or record button. Grid (photo mode only) Select to display a grid on the Viewfinder screen so you can easily frame and center your subject before taking the photo.

  • Page 45: Photos, Videos, And Music

    > Gallery. The Gallery app opens on the Albums screen where your photos and videos are organized by albums for easy viewing. Turn HTC Flyer to the left to see your albums and thumbnail previews of the albums' content side-by-side.
  • Page 46 § If there are photos or videos under the root path of the internal storage (that are not contained in folders), they will be grouped under the Other album. § If you've inserted a storage card into HTC Flyer, the photos and videos in the storage card will show as well.
  • Page 47 Photos, videos, and music Viewing photos as a slideshow View the photos in an album as a slideshow. 1. Select an album whose photos you want to view as a slideshow. 2. Tap § Tap the screen to show the playback controls. §...
  • Page 48 Photos, videos, and music 3. In the menu that opens, tap Edit, and then tap Crop. You’ll see a crop box around the photo. 4. To adjust the crop box size, press and hold the edge of the box. 5. When directional arrows appear, drag your finger inward or outward to resize the crop box.
  • Page 49 4. Select the photos or videos you want to share and then tap Next. In the next few steps, you’ll be asked to turn on Bluetooth on HTC Flyer and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device so the files can be sent.
  • Page 50 Photos, videos, and music 5. Enter a different caption on each photo or video. You can also tag friends on your photos. Tap Tap to add tag, and then tap the part where your friend is. From the list that shows, select who you want to tag. 6.
  • Page 51 Photos, videos, and music Sharing videos on YouTube You can share your videos by uploading them to YouTube. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Gallery. 2. Tap the album that has the videos you want to share. 3. Tap and then tap YouTube.
  • Page 52 Photos, videos, and music Viewing photos on Flickr You need to be logged in to your Flickr account to view Flickr photos. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Gallery. 2. On the top of the screen, tap the bar that displays the current view (for example, Albums), and then tap Flickr.

  • Page 53: Music

    Music Listening to music Enjoy listening to songs and music on HTC Flyer using the Music app. You need to copy music files to the internal storage first (or an inserted storage card) to use the Music app to play music.
  • Page 54 You can also pause music playback right from the Notifications panel. Browsing and playing music in landscape view Turn HTC Flyer to the left to switch to landscape view. In landscape view, you can see the library and the playback screen or Now playing list side-by-side making it easier for you to browse and play your music at the same time.
  • Page 55 Photos, videos, and music Browsing music in the library 1. Tap on the Music app’s playback screen or Now playing list to go to the library. In the library, your music is organized by categories such as Artists and Albums. Choose a category by tapping one of the tabs at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 56 Photos, videos, and music Managing playlists After creating a playlist, you can add more songs to it, rearrange their order, and more. 1. In the library, tap or slide your finger on the bottom row to go to the Playlists category.
  • Page 57 4. On the playback screen, press and then tap Share > Bluetooth. In the next few steps, you’ll be asked to turn on Bluetooth on HTC Flyer and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device so the music can be sent.

  • Page 58: Accounts And Sync

    Synchronizing with a Google Account Signing in to your Google Account lets you sync Gmail and your Google contacts and calendars between HTC Flyer and the Web. You also need to sign in to a Google ™ Account to use Google apps such as Google Talk and Android Market.

  • Page 59: Adding A Social Network Account

    Adding a social network account Skipped signing in to your social network accounts (such as Facebook, Twitter, or Flickr) when you first turned on and set up HTC Flyer? You can still add these accounts. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings >...
  • Page 60 You cannot remove some accounts, such as the first Google account you signed into, except by deleting all personal information from HTC Flyer with a hard reset. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings >...

  • Page 61: Social

    Social Facebook for HTC Sense If you signed in to your Facebook account when you turned on and set up HTC Flyer for the first time, that means your Facebook account is linked to Facebook for HTC Sense on HTC Flyer.

  • Page 62: Facebook App

    Social § Check your friends’ Facebook status updates in Friend Stream. § Add your Facebook events and your friends’ birthdays to the Calendar app. Facebook app The Facebook app lets you keep up and stay close with your friends in Facebook. It offers most of the features that you are familiar with when using Facebook on your computer.

  • Page 63: What's The Difference Between Facebook App And Facebook For Htc Sense

    Facebook for HTC Sense. Twitter for HTC Sense If you signed in to your Twitter account when you turned on and set up HTC Flyer for the first time, that means your Twitter account is linked to Twitter for HTC Sense on HTC Flyer.

  • Page 64: Using Friend Stream

    § You must be signed in to at least one social network account to use Friend Stream. § To use your Facebook account on Friend Stream, you need to be signed in via Facebook for HTC Sense. From the Home screen, tap > Friend Stream. Friend Stream opens on the All updates tab.
  • Page 65 Social 5. Tap and then choose what you want to attach to your tweet or status update. Picture Select From Camera to take a photo and attach it or From Gallery to attach a photo. Location Add your current location or a location you pick on a map.
  • Page 66 Social Checking notifications from your social networks Slide to the Notifications tab to easily see a single feed of your notifications from different social networks. It can be a comment on your Facebook post, a mention or direct message in Twitter, a tagged photo of you, and more. About the Friend Stream widget Use the Friend Stream widget so you can easily update your status and view other people’s status updates right on the Home screen.

  • Page 67: Tweeting In Friend Stream

    Social Tweeting in Friend Stream In Friend Stream, tap the bar at the top of the screen (for example, All networks), and then tap Twitter. Tap to compose and send a tweet. Tap a person’s name to check profile details and all of his or her tweets. If you have linked the contact in People, tap the photo or icon to open a menu where you can quickly choose...

  • Page 68: Chatting In Google Talk

    Google Talk is Google’s instant messaging program. It lets you communicate with other people that also use Google Talk. If you signed in to your Google Account when you first set up HTC Flyer, you are already signed in to Google Talk. Chatting with a friend 1.
  • Page 69 Social Add to chat Add another friend to your chat. The friend you invited and the friend you're currently chatting will receive an invitation to a group chat. Each one who accepts the invitation joins the group chat. End chat End your current chat.
  • Page 70 Social Adding and managing friends The Friends list is where you add and manage your friends in Google Talk. In Google Talk's Friends list, you can: Invite a friend 1. Press , and then tap Add friend. 2. Enter the Google Talk instant messaging ID or Gmail address of the friend you want to add.

  • Page 71: Internet Connections

    Internet connections Internet connections Data connection When you turn on HTC Flyer 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 72: Wi-Fi

    , and then tap Settings > Wireless & networks. 2. Tap Mobile networks, and then select the Data roaming check box. Select the Data roaming sound check box if you’d like HTC Flyer to play a sound so you’ll know when it’s connecting to a roaming network.
  • Page 73 Internet connections Connecting to a Wi-Fi network with EAP-TLS security You may need to install a network certificate (*.p12) to HTC Flyer before you can connect to a Wi-Fi network with EAP-TLS authentication protocol. 1. Save the certificate file to the root folder of the storage card.

  • Page 74: About Connection Widgets

    You can get this information from your network administrator. Also, HTC Flyer must first establish a Wi-Fi or data connection before you can start a VPN connection. Setting up secure credential storage If your network administrator tells you to download and install security certificates, you must first set up secure credential storage on HTC Flyer.

  • Page 75: Using Htc Flyer As A Modem (Usb Tethering)

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

  • Page 76: Connecting Htc Flyer To The Internet Through A Computer (Internet Pass-Through)

    Connecting HTC Flyer to the Internet through a computer (Internet Pass-through) If you don’t have a data plan for HTC Flyer or you don’t have access to a Wi-Fi network, you can still go online on HTC Flyer by using your computer’s Internet connection.

  • Page 77: Bluetooth

    3. If the Bluetooth check box is not selected, select it to turn Bluetooth on. 4. Tap Device name. 5. Enter the new name for HTC Flyer in the dialog box, and then tap OK. Connecting a Bluetooth headset or car kit You can listen to music over a Bluetooth stereo headset, or have hands-free conversations using a compatible Bluetooth headset or car kit.

  • Page 78: Disconnecting Or Unpairing From A Bluetooth Device

    Bluetooth 5. Tap Scan for devices. HTC Flyer will start to scan for Bluetooth devices within range. 6. When you see the name of your headset displayed in the Bluetooth devices section, tap the name. HTC Flyer then automatically tries to pair with the headset.

  • Page 79: 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 Flyer, open the app that contains the information or file you want to send. 2. Follow the steps for the type of item you want to send:...
  • Page 80 4. If you haven't paired with the receiving device before, tap Scan for devices. 5. Tap the name of the receiving device. 6. If prompted, accept the pairing request on HTC Flyer and on the receiving device. Also enter the same passcode or confirm the auto-generated passcode on both devices.

  • Page 81: Receiving Information Using Bluetooth

    3. If the Bluetooth check box is not selected, select it to turn Bluetooth on. 4. Select the Discoverable check box. 5. On the sending device, send one or more files to HTC Flyer. Refer to the device’s documentation for instructions on sending information over Bluetooth.
  • Page 82 Bluetooth Adding the Bluetooth received folder to the Home screen You can add a folder to the Home screen that shows all files you have received with Bluetooth. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. On the Personalize screen, tap Folder > Bluetooth received. 3.

  • Page 83: Trademarks And Copyrights

    Trademarks and copyrights © 2011 HTC Corporation. All Rights Reserved. HTC, the HTC logo, the HTC quietly brilliant logo, HTC Flyer, Footprints, HTC Sense, and HTC Sync are trademarks or service marks of HTC Corporation. © 2011 Google Inc. Used with permission. Google, the Google logo, Android, the...

  • Page 84: Index

    Index Index Symbols Hands free Headphones Home screen - about Bluetooth - adding widgets - connecting a Bluetooth headset or - rearranging items car kit - disconnecting or unpairing - sending information - turning on or off Internet connection - data connection - Internet pass-through - Tethering Camera...
  • Page 85 Index Online accounts Videos - about - recording - managing - sharing - watching - adding a connection Pair a Bluetooth device - connecting Quick Settings Wallpaper - changing Wi-Fi Router - connecting to another network - network status - turning on Widgets Scenes - adding...

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