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  • Page 1 Your HTC phone User guide...

  • Page 2: 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 on your phone 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 3: Inside The Box

    Basics Basics Inside the box You will find the following inside the box: Phone  Battery (preinstalled)  microSD™ card (preinstalled)  USB cable  .5mm stereo headset  Power adapter  Quick start guide  Safety and regulatory guide ...

  • Page 4: Top Panel

    Basics Top panel 3.5mm headset jack 2 Microphone 3 POWER Left panel VOLUME UP 2 VOLUME DOWN 3 USB connector Back panel 8 megapixel camera 2 Dual LED flash 3 Back cover 4 Speaker...

  • Page 5: Removing The Back Cover

    Basics Back cover Removing the back cover Remove the back cover to access the battery compartment, SIM card slot, and storage card slot. With the phone switched off, hold your phone securely with the front facing down. Starting from the small opening at the bottom of the phone, lift the back cover and remove it completely.

  • Page 6: Inserting The Sim Card

    Basics SIM card The SIM card contains your phone number, service details, and phonebook/message memory. Your phone supports both 1.8 V and  V SIM cards. Some legacy SIM cards may not function with your phone. You should consult with your mobile operator for a replacement SIM card.

  • Page 7: Inserting The Storage Card

    Basics Storage card Use the microSD card to store your photos, videos, and music. You’ll find the microSD card already inserted in your phone. Inserting the storage card 1. Take the back cover off. See “Back cover” for details. 2. Insert the microSD card into the storage card slot with its gold contacts facing down and push it until it clicks into place.

  • Page 8: Removing The Battery

    Basics Battery Your phone uses a rechargeable battery. Please use only original batteries and accessories that came with your phone or replacements that we recommend. How long the battery can last before it needs recharging depends on how you use your phone.

  • Page 9: Charging The Battery

    Basics Charging the battery The battery is partially charged when shipped. Before you turn on and start using your phone, it is recommended that you charge the battery. Some batteries perform best after several full charge/discharge cycles. Only the power adapter and USB sync cable provided with your phone must be used to ...

  • Page 10: Switching Your Phone On Or Off

    Basics Switching your phone on or off Switching your phone on Press and hold the POWER button. Easy. When you turn on the phone for the first time, you’ll need to set it up. See the Getting started chapter for details. Switching your phone off 1.

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Getting started Getting started Setting up your phone for the first time When you switch on your phone for the first time, you’ll be asked to set up your phone. 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 12: Status And Notifications

    Getting started Status and notifications Status icons You can tell a lot about your phone by checking the icons in its status bar. Here’s what each one means: Signal strength Battery is full GPRS connected Battery is charging GPRS in use Battery is low (0% remaining) EDGE connected Battery is very low (10% remaining)

  • Page 13: Notification Icons

    Getting started Notification icons A busy life means a busy phone. Notification icons on the status bar make it easy for you to keep on top of your messages, calendar events and alarms. Here’s what each one means: New Gmail/Google Mail message Call in progress New Microsoft Exchange Missed call...

  • Page 14: Notification Led

    Getting started Notification LED The notification LED shows a: Solid green light when the phone 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 15: Switching Between Recently Opened Apps

    Charge only Select this option if you only want to charge the battery while your phone is connected to your computer. HTC Sync Select this option to synchronize contacts, calendar, and other information between your computer and your phone. For more information, see “Synchronizing with your computer”...

  • Page 16: Copying Files To Or From The Storage Card

    Getting started Internet pass-through If you don’t have a data plan for your phone or you don’t have access to a Wi-Fi network, you can select this mode to share your computer’s Internet connection with your phone. For more information, see the Internet connections chapter.

  • Page 17: Searching Your Phone And The Web

    Getting started Searching your phone and the Web Find all types of information on your phone and the Web. Search Anywhere sifts through different files, information, and apps on your phone. You can also choose to search the Web using your favorite web search service. Simply press SEARCH from the Home screen.

  • Page 18: Quickly Looking Up Information On The Web

    Getting started Quickly looking up information on the Web Quick Lookup helps you learn about something right on the spot. When you enter a new word or phrase, you can readily look it up in popular websites or search services such as Google Search, Wikipedia, YouTube, Google Translate, and Google Dictionary.

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Ringer Volume

    Getting started Adjusting the volume Adjusting the ringer volume changes the volume level of the phone ringtone, while adjusting the media volume changes the volume level of sound notifications and music or video playback. Adjusting the ringer volume Press the VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN button on the left panel of the ...

  • Page 20: Switching To Sleep Mode

    Getting started Sleep mode Sleep mode saves battery power by putting your phone into a low power state while the display is off. It also stops accidental button presses when the phone’s in your bag or pocket. You’ll still receive messages and calls though. To change the delay before your screen turns off, see “Adjusting the time before the screen turns off”...

  • Page 21: Making A Call On The Phone Dialer Screen

    Phone calls Phone calls Making calls Most SIM cards come with a PIN (personal identification number) set by your mobile operator. If you’re asked for a PIN, enter it and then tap OK. If you enter the wrong PIN three times, your SIM card is blocked. To unlock your SIM card, see “Restoring a SIM card that has been locked out”...

  • Page 22: Using Speed Dial

    Phone calls What is Smart dial? The phone dialer’s Smart Dial feature makes it quick and easy for you to place a call. Simply enter the phone number or first few letters of the person’s name you want to call. Smart Dial automatically searches and filters your contacts list (stored on your phone, SIM card, and online accounts such as Google Account and Exchange ActiveSync) and the phone numbers from the call history.

  • Page 23: Calling A Phone Number In An Email

    Phone calls Calling a phone number in an email From the Home screen, tap > Mail. In your email account’s inbox, tap the email that contains the phone number to call. In the email body, tap the phone number. A selection menu then pops up and the phone number is highlighted.

  • Page 24: Receiving Calls

    Phone calls Receiving calls When you receive a phone call from a contact, the Incoming call screen appears and displays the caller ID icon, name, and phone number of the calling party. When you receive a phone call from someone who is not stored in People, only the default caller ID icon and phone number appear on the Incoming call screen.

  • Page 25: Htc Caller Id

    If the phone is already facing down, the phone will still ring when there are subsequent incoming calls. HTC Caller ID Everytime you make a call or your friend gives you a ring, you get to see your friend’s latest status update from social networks like Facebook or Twitter right on the call screen.

  • Page 26: Switching Between Calls

    Phone calls Switching between calls If you’re already on a call and accept another call, you can choose to switch between the two calls. 1. When you receive another call, tap Answer to accept the second call, and to put the first call on hold.

  • Page 27: Turning The Speakerphone On Or Off During A Call

    Phone calls Turning the speakerphone on or off during a call To turn the speakerphone on, you can do any of the following: Flip your phone over during a call (be sure that Flip for speaker is selected in  HOME >...

  • Page 28: Using Call History

    Phone calls Using Call history Use the Call history to check missed calls, your dialed numbers and received calls. Checking a missed call You will see the missed call icon in the status bar when you miss a call. 1. Slide open the Notifications panel to check who the caller is. 2.

  • Page 29: Clearing The Call History List

    Phone calls Clearing the call history list On the Call history screen, you can do the following: To remove one name or number from the list, press and hold the name or  number, and then tap Delete from call history. To clear the entire list, press MENU, and then tap Delete all.

  • Page 30: Turning Airplane Mode On Or Off

    Phone calls Turning Airplane mode on or off In many countries, you are required by law to turn off the phone while on board an aircraft. A way to turn off the phone function is to switch your phone to Airplane mode.

  • Page 31: About People

    People People About People With the People app, you can sync your phone with contacts from your Google Account, computer, and Facebook. You can also sync with work contacts from the Exchange ActiveSync Server in your workplace. To find out how, see “Ways of getting contacts into your phone.”...

  • Page 32: Importing A Contact From An Exchange Activesync Account

    People Do one of the following: To import all contacts, press MENU, and then tap Select all.  To import a contact, tap the contact.  5. Tap Save. Importing a contact from an Exchange ActiveSync account You can search for a work contact from your Exchange ActiveSync account, and then copy it to your phone.

  • Page 33: Searching For A Contact

    People Searching for a contact From the Home screen, tap > People. Press SEARCH, then enter the first few letters of a contact’s first or last name, email, or company name. You can also type in the first few digits of your contact’s phone number. Matching contacts are displayed.

  • Page 34: Creating A Group

    People 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 your phone 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 35: Using The Onscreen 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 BACK to close the onscreen keyboard. Selecting a keyboard layout You can choose from three different keyboard layouts to suit your typing style.

  • Page 36: Enabling Multiple Keyboard Languages

    Keyboard Backspace key. Tap to delete the previous character. Language key. The key you see depends on the keyboard language you are currently using. Tap to switch to another keyboard language (see “Enabling multiple keyboard languages”). You can also access onscreen keyboard settings. Tap to toggle between Multitap and XT predictive modes when using the Compact QWERTY or Phone keypad layout.

  • Page 37: Entering Words With Predictive Text

    Keyboard Entering words with predictive text The onscreen keyboard has predictive text to help you type quickly and accurately. Predictive text input is enabled by default, and word suggestions are displayed as you type. To enter a word in predictive mode, do any of the following: If you see the word you want highlighted in green or orange, you can simply ...

  • Page 38: Entering Text By Speaking

    Keyboard Editing or deleting a word in the predictive text dictionary You can edit or remove words that you previously added to the predictive text dictionary. From the Home screen, press MENU, and then tap Settings > Language & keyboard > Touch Input. Tap Personal dictionary >...

  • Page 39: Editing Text

    Keyboard Editing text You can select, copy, or cut the text you enter using the onscreen keyboard, then paste it in another text field within or across apps. Some apps may offer their own way of selecting or copying text. Selecting text Highlight a portion of a text or select all that you want to copy or cut.

  • Page 40: Adjusting Touch Input Settings

    Keyboard 3. Drag your finger to move the text cursor to where you want to paste the text. 4. After positioning the text cursor, lift your finger. The text selection menu then pops up. 5. Tap Paste. Adjusting touch input settings Open the Touch Input settings by doing one of the following: On the onscreen keyboard, tap the Language key (for example, tap ...
  • Page 41 Keyboard Other settings Sound feedback Select to hear a clicking sound whenever you tap a key on the keyboard. Vibrate when typing Select to enable vibration feedback whenever you tap a key on the keyboard. Finger touch precision Calibration tool Tap to re-calibrate the keyboard touch accuracy.

  • Page 42: About Messages

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

  • Page 43: Sending A Text Message (Sms)

    Messages Sending a text message (SMS) If you exceed the limit on the number of characters for a single text message, your text message will be delivered as one but will be billed as more than one message. From the Home screen, tap >...

  • Page 44: Sending A Multimedia Message (Mms)

    Messages Sending a multimedia message (MMS) To compose a multimedia message, start by creating a new text message. Then choose the type of attachment to include in your message. From the Home screen, tap > Messages. On the All messages screen, tap Compose message. 3.

  • Page 45: Viewing And Saving An Attachment From A Multimedia Message

    Messages If you want to change the phone number before you send out your reply, press MENU, then tap More > Recipient phone number. Select another phone number of this contact, and then tap OK. Viewing and saving an attachment from a multimedia message If you are concerned about the size of your data downloads, check the multimedia message size first before you download it.

  • Page 46: Creating Calendar Events

    Select PC Sync to create calendar events on your phone. You can sync them  with your computer using HTC Sync. For details, see the Accounts and sync chapter. Select your Exchange ActiveSync account to create an Exchange ...

  • Page 47: Managing Calendar Events

    Calendar Managing calendar events You can view, edit, delete, or share events that you created. You can also view and share event invitations that other people sent to you. Viewing an event 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then tap Calendar. 2.

  • Page 48: Sharing An Event (Vcalendar)

    Calendar Sharing an event (vCalendar) You can share a calendar event as a vCalendar to someone’s phone using Bluetooth or by sending it as a file attachment with your email or message. While viewing an event, press MENU, and then tap Share vCalendar. Do one of the following: Tap Bluetooth.

  • Page 49: Changing Calendar Settings

    Calendar Changing Calendar settings You can change Calendar settings to specify how it displays events and how it notifies you of upcoming events. In any Calendar view, press MENU and then tap More > Settings to access Calendar’s settings. Reminder settings Choose how you want Calendar to issue event reminders when there are upcoming events.

  • Page 50: Clock And Weather

    Clock and Weather About the HTC Clock widget Use the HTC Clock widget to see your current date, time, and location. It’s added by default on your Home screen. Tap the weather image to open the Weather app and check for more weather forecasts. See “Checking weather” for details.

  • Page 51: Using Desk Clock

    Clock and Weather Tap the tabs at the bottom row or slide your finger across the tabs to switch between the different functions of the Clock app. Desk Clock tab  World Clock tab  Alarms tab  Stopwatch tab 5 Timer tab Using Desk Clock Opening the Clock app brings you directly to the Desk Clock screen.

  • Page 52: Using World Clock

    You can also set your home city, add more cities to the world clock list, and manually set your time zone, date, and time. Setting your home city Tap the HTC Clock widget on the Home screen. Tap the World Clock tab. Press MENU and then tap Home settings.

  • Page 53: Adding A City To The World Clock Screen

    In addition to the current and home cities, the World Clock screen can display up to 15 cities. Tap the HTC Clock widget on the Home screen. Tap the World Clock tab. Tap Add city. Enter the city name you want to add. As you enter letters, the list is filtered to show matching cities and countries.

  • Page 54: Setting An Alarm

    Clock and Weather Setting an alarm 1. Tap the HTC Clock widget on the Home screen. 2. Tap the Alarms tab. 3. Select the check box of an alarm, and then tap that alarm. 4. On the Set alarm screen, drag your finger up or down to roll the time scroll wheels and set the alarm time.

  • Page 55: Checking Weather

    Checking weather If you consented to turn location service on when you were setting up your phone for the first time, you’ll see the weather of your current location right on the HTC Clock widget of your Home screen. You can also use the Weather app and widget to check the current weather and weather forecasts for the next four days of the week.

  • Page 56: About The Weather Widget

    Clock and Weather Adding a city to the Weather screen Add more cities to the Weather screen so you can instantly check the weather forecasts in these cities. In addition to your current location, the Weather screen can display up to 15 cities. On the Weather screen, tap Enter the location you want to add.

  • Page 57: Internet Connections

    Internet connections Internet connections Data connection Your phone will be automatically set up to use your mobile operator’s data connection when you turn on your phone (if the SIM card is inserted) for the first time. Checking the data connection you are using From the Home screen, press MENU, and then tap Settings Tap Wireless &...

  • Page 58: Enabling Data Roaming

    Internet connections Enabling data roaming Connect to your mobile operator’s partner networks and access data services when you’re out of your mobile operator’s coverage area. Using data services while roaming will be costly. Check with your mobile operator for data roaming rates before you use data roaming.

  • Page 59: Adding Connection Widgets

    Internet connections Connecting to a Wi-Fi network with EAP-TLS security You may need to install a network certificate (*.p1) to your phone before you can connect to a Wi-Fi network with EAP-TLS authentication protocol. Save the certificate file to the root folder of the storage card. From the Home screen, press MENU, and then tap Settings.

  • Page 60: Connecting To A Virtual Private Network (Vpn)

    Internet connections Connecting to a virtual private network (VPN) Add, set up, and manage virtual private networks (VPNs) so you can connect and access resources inside a secured local network, such as your corporate network. Depending on the type of VPN you’re using at work, you may be asked to enter your login credentials and install security certificates before you can connect to your company’s local network.

  • Page 61: Disconnecting From A Vpn

    “Data connection” earlier in this chapter. Before you can use your phone as a modem, be sure to install HTC Sync on your computer first. To find out how to install HTC Sync, see “Synchronizing with your computer”...

  • Page 62: Using Your Phone As A Wireless Router

    Internet connections Using your phone as a wireless router Share your data connection with other devices by turning your phone into a wireless router. Make sure your phone’s data connection is turned on before you use it as a wireless router. To find out how to turn on your phone’s data connection, see “Data connection”...

  • Page 63: Bluetooth Basics

    Bluetooth Bluetooth Bluetooth basics Turning Bluetooth on or off From the Home screen, press MENU, and then tap Settings > Wireless & networks. Select or clear the Bluetooth check box. An even easier way to turn Bluetooth on or off is with the Bluetooth widget or Bluetooth setting shortcut on the Home screen.

  • Page 64: Reconnecting A Headset Or Car Kit

    Bluetooth 4. Tap Scan for devices. Your phone will start to scan for Bluetooth devices within range. 5. When you see the name of your headset displayed in the Bluetooth devices section, tap the name. Your phone then automatically tries to pair with the headset.

  • Page 65: Sending Information Using Bluetooth

    Bluetooth From the Home screen, press MENU, and then tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Bluetooth settings. In the Bluetooth devices section, press and hold the device to unpair. Tap Disconnect & unpair. Or, tap Unpair if the Bluetooth device is currently not connected to your phone. Sending information using Bluetooth You can use Bluetooth to send information from your phone to another Bluetooth enabled device such as a phone or notebook computer.

  • Page 66: Where Sent Information Is Saved

    Bluetooth 3. Turn on Bluetooth if you’re asked to do so. 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 your phone and the receiving device. Also enter the same passcode on both your phone and the other device, or confirm the auto-generated passcode.

  • Page 67: Adding The Bluetooth Received Folder To The Home Screen

    Bluetooth 5. If prompted, accept the pairing request on your phone and the receiving device. Also enter the same passcode on both your phone and the other device, or confirm the auto-generated passcode. A Bluetooth authorization request is then displayed on your phone. 6.

  • Page 68: Protecting Your Sim Card With A Pin

    Security Security Protecting your SIM card with a PIN Add another layer of security for your phone by assigning a PIN (personal identification number). Make sure you have the default SIM PIN provided by your mobile operator before continuing. From the Home screen, press MENU, and then tap Settings > Security. Tap Set up SIM card lock, then select Lock SIM card.

  • Page 69: Protecting Your Phone With A Screen Lock

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

  • Page 70: Settings On Your Phone

    Settings Settings Settings on your phone Control and customize phone settings on the Settings screen. From the Home screen, press MENU, and then tap Settings. Personalize Choose a scene, set the Home screen wallpaper to use, apply a skin, and set sound options. Wireless &...

  • Page 71: Changing Display Settings

    Turn on or off scheduled checks for system software  updates, or manually check for updates. Turn Tell HTC on or off. When enabled, you’re helping us  know if your phone encounters a technical problem. View different information about your phone, such as the ...

  • Page 72: Turning Automatic Screen Rotation Off

    Settings Adjusting the time before the screen turns off After a period of inactivity, the phone screen turns off to conserve battery power. You can set the idle time before the screen turns off. From the Home screen, press MENU, and then tap Settings. Tap Display >...

  • Page 73: Changing Sound Settings

    Settings Changing sound settings Switching between silent, vibration, and normal modes To change back from silent to normal mode, simply press the VOLUME UP  button. To change back from vibration to normal mode, press the VOLUME UP button  twice.

  • Page 74: Changing The Phone Language

    Settings Changing the phone language When you turn your phone on for the first time, you’re asked to choose the language you want to use for your phone. If you want, you can still change the phone language after you set up your phone. Changing the language adjusts the keyboard layout, date and time formatting, and more.

  • Page 75: Managing Memory

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

  • Page 76: Checking Information About Your Phone

    You can also tap Check now to manually check for software updates. Tell HTC Turn Tell HTC on or off. When enabled, you’re helping us know if your phone encounters a technical problem. You can also choose when you want to send error reports.

  • Page 77: Update And Reset

    Update and reset Update and reset Updating the phone software From time to time, software updates for your phone may be available. Your phone can check and then notify you if there’s a new update. You can then download and install the software update using your phone’s Wi-Fi or data connection.

  • Page 78: Restarting Or Factory Resetting Your Phone

    Update and reset Restarting or factory resetting your phone Restarting your phone (soft reset) If your phone is running slower than normal, an application is not performing properly, or your phone becomes unresponsive, try restarting your phone and see if that helps solve the problem.

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