HTC Hero Quick Start Manual
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Page 1: Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide For a more complete guide in using your phone, download the User Manual PDF from www.htc.com... -
Page 2: Please Read Before Proceeding
Limitation of Damages TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL HTC OR ITS PROVIDERS BE LIABLE TO USER OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, IN CONTRACT... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Congratulations on your purchase of the HTC Hero. This Quick Start Guide will help you get started with your Android™-powered phone. For a more complete guide in using the phone, download the User Manual PDF. Contents 1. Inside the Box ...4 . -
Page 4: Inside The Box
You should find the following items inside the box. • HTC Hero phone • USB cable • Wired .5 mm stereo headset • microSD™ card 2. Your HTC Hero .5 mm Headset Jack Volume Control HOME CALL • Battery •... -
Page 5: Before You Turn On Your Phone
3. Before You Turn On Your Phone Remove the back cover Lift the top of the back cover. There’s a narrow opening where you can use your finger to remove the back cover. Remove the battery Lift the battery from the small opening (encircled in the drawing). -
Page 6: Insert The Microsd Card
IMPORTANT Before you reinstall the battery, remove the thin film at the back of the battery. Lock the SIM card holder Close the SIM card holder and then slide the SIM card holder to the left to lock it. Put the battery back in 1. -
Page 7: Replace The Back Cover
After doing these steps, you are now ready to turn on your phone for the first time. Turn the page and learn what you can do with your phone. Press the END CALL/POWER button on the phone to turn it on. Replace the back cover 1. -
Page 8: Get Started
4. Get Started When you turn on your phone for the first time, you will be given options to let you quickly set up various accounts such as Google™ Account, Facebook™, Twitter™, Flickr®, Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®, and other email accounts. You do not need to set up all the accounts to use the phone. -
Page 9: Htc Sense
Choose from Music, People, Twitter, and a host of other widgets, and arrange them in multiple profiles so that your phone molds perfectly to fit your life. To add HTC widgets to the Home screen, press and then select HTC widgets. Slide your finger... -
Page 10: Onscreen Keyboard
Can’t decide how to set up your Home screen? Check out Scenes that we’ve included in the phone. Scenes are preset Home screen layouts that you can quickly apply. On the Home screen, press MENU and then tap Scenes to check out the presets. Scenes Looking to make a scene? You can customize your Home screen and then save it as a scene. -
Page 11: Smart Dial
Entering Chinese characters (Available by country) While using any of the onscreen keyboard layouts, tap to change the input language from English to Chinese. You can choose from these Chinese input methods: Handwriting, PinYin, and Stroke. Smart Dial Dial the way you think. The Smart Dial feature searches for contact phone numbers and the first character of a contact name... -
Page 12: Get Your Contacts Into The Phone
6. Get Your Contacts into the Phone Keep tabs on your people with People. All your communications with a contact are nearly arranged for easy viewing. On the Home screen, tap Importing all contacts from your SIM card On the All tab, press MENU, and then tap Import. Note If you have a Google or Exchange ActiveSync account set up on your phone, choose the type for the imported contacts, and then tap OK. -
Page 13: Get On The Internet
7. Get On the Internet Connect to the world through a data connection or Wi-Fi connection. Browse the web, download applications or games, and send/receive emails. Using a data connection Your phone will be automatically configured to use your wireless service provider’s GPRS/G/EDGE service when you turn on your phone (if the SIM card is inserted) for the first time. -
Page 14: Browsing The Web
Tap a Wi-Fi network to connect to. If you selected an open network, you will be automatically connected to the network. If you selected a network that is secured with WEP, enter the key and then tap Connect. Browsing the web Experience rich Internet browsing with Browser’s Flash player, visual bookmarks, and pinch zoom controls. -
Page 15: Get Your Messages Across
8. Get Your Messages Across Set up multiple email inboxes ranging from personal accounts to Enterprise Exchange solutions. Enjoy multiple viewing options – by conversation threads, flags or attachment. To add a POP3/IMAP email account On the Home screen, tap On the Choose a mail provider screen, tap the type of email account you want to set up. -
Page 16: Social Networking
Enter the subject, and then compose your message. Tap Send. If you want to set up an Exchange ActiveSync account, refer to Chapter 5 of the User Manual PDF to learn how. 9. Social Networking Stay in the loop with your friends with the social networking features. -
Page 17: Get Files Into Your Phone
10. Get Files into Your Phone Bring your files with you. With the phone’s wide range of file support, you can view Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF files, listen to music, and smile at those precious photos and videos on your phone. Note You need to have a microSD card installed to copy files into the phone. -
Page 18: Reset The Phone
11. Reset the Phone Need to start over? Resetting the phone deletes all data, including downloaded applications, and resets the phone back to its initial state—the state before you turned on the phone for the first time. Important Make sure to back up important data you have on the phone before you reset the phone. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
Backup important phone data and then reset the phone. To reset the phone, press HOME > MENU, and then tap Settings > Security > Factory data reset. • Check for updates and useful tips for your phone on the HTC website - www.htc.com. -
Page 20: Important Health Information And Safety Precautions
0 Quick Start Guide Intellectual Property Right Information Copyright ©009 Google Inc. Used with permission. Google, the Google logo, Android, Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail, YouTube, and Google Talk are trademarks of Google Inc. Google, the Google logo and Google Maps are trademarks of Google, Inc. - Page 21 Note: This product should be operated only with the following designated Battery Pack(s). • HTC, Model TWIN160 Take extra precautions • Keep the battery or phone dry and away from water or any liquid as it may cause a short circuit.
- Page 22 • Do not use a battery that appears damaged, deformed, or discolored, or the one that has any rust on its casing, overheats, or emits a foul odor. • Always keep the battery out of the reach of babies and small children, to avoid swallowing of the battery.
- Page 23 Quick Start Guide SAFETY IN AIRCRAFT Due to the possible interference caused by this product to an aircraft’s navigation system and its communications network, using this phone’s phone function on board an airplane is against the law in most countries. If you want to use this phone when on board an aircraft, remember to turn off your phone by switching to Airplane Mode.
- Page 24 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR RF EXPOSURE • Avoid using your phone near metal structures (for example, the steel frame of a building). • Avoid using your phone near strong electromagnetic sources, such as microwave ovens, sound speakers, TV and radio. • Use only original manufacturer-approved accessories, or accessories that do not contain any metal.
- Page 25 As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that for satisfactory operation of the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is recommended that no part of the human body be allowed to come too close to the antenna during operation of the equipment.
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Page 26: General Precautions
General Precautions You alone are responsible for how you use your phone and any consequences of its use. You must always switch off your phone wherever the use of a phone is prohibited. Use of your phone is subject to safety measures designed to protect users and their environment. - Page 27 • Do not expose your phone or its accessories to extreme temperatures, minimum –20 and maximum 55 degrees Celsius. • Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. • Do not carry your phone in your back pocket as it could break when you sit down.
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Page 28: Adjust The Volume
• Air Bags Do not place a phone in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Store the phone safely before driving your vehicle. • Mounting accessories Do not use the product on an unstable table, cart, stand, tripod, or bracket. -
Page 29: Bright Light
• Bright Light This phone is capable of producing flash of light or use as a torch, do not use it too close to the eyes. • Operating machinery Full attention must be given to operating the machinery in order to reduce the risk of an accident. •... -
Page 30: Hearing Aids
• Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket. • Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference. If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, turn the phone OFF immediately. •... -
Page 31: Rohs Compliance
The WEEE logo (shown at the left) on the product or on its box indicates that this product must not be disposed of or dumped with your other household waste. You are liable to dispose of all your electronic or electrical waste equipment by relocating over to the specified collection point for recycling of such hazardous waste. - Page 32 90H01304-18M Rev.A...