Page 1 Your HTC Rhyme User guide...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
HTC Rhyme Back cover Storage card Battery Switching the power on or off Finger gestures Setting up HTC Rhyme for the first time Ways of getting contacts into HTC Rhyme Home screen Basics Adjusting the volume Sleep mode Status and notifications...
Page 3: Contents
Copying text, looking up information, and sharing Printing Switching to Dock Mode Personalizing Making HTC Rhyme truly yours Personalizing HTC Rhyme with scenes Changing your wallpaper Applying a new skin Personalizing your Home screen with widgets Adding icons and other shortcuts on your Home screen...
Page 4 Contents Calling a phone number in a text message Calling a phone number in an email Calling a phone number in a Calendar event Making an emergency call Receiving calls What can I do during a call Using Assisted dialing Internet calls Using Call history Call services...
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Setting message options Search and Web browser Searching HTC Rhyme and the Web Using the web browser Downloading from the Web Viewing bookmarks and previously visited pages Setting browser options Camera Camera basics Taking a photo Recording video Adding effects...
Page 6 Contents Music Connected Media HTC services HTC Watch Accounts and sync About online accounts Synchronizing with a Google Account Adding a social network account Managing your online accounts People About the People app Your contacts list Setting up your profile...
Page 7: Contents
Contact groups Adding People widgets Social Facebook for HTC Sense Twitter for HTC Sense Using Friend Stream Enjoying Facebook in Friend Stream Tweeting in Friend Stream Chatting in Google Talk Email Gmail Mail Calendar About Calendar Creating an event Changing Calendar views...
Page 8 Contents Changing Calendar settings About the Calendar widget Maps and location Location settings Google Maps VZ Navigator Android Market and other apps Finding and installing apps from Android Market Using the Clock Checking Weather Reading news feeds Working on documents Exercising with Endomondo Watching videos on YouTube Recording your voice...
Page 9 Setting up HTC Sync to recognize HTC Rhyme Getting to know the workspace Setting up synchronization Synchronizing HTC Rhyme Installing an app from your computer to HTC Rhyme Synchronizing another device with your computer Downloading the latest HTC Sync upgrade Keyboard...
Page 10 Disconnecting or unpairing from a Bluetooth device Sending information using Bluetooth Receiving information using Bluetooth Security Protecting HTC Rhyme with a screen lock pattern, PIN, or password 311 Encrypting data on HTC Rhyme Backing up your contacts Settings Settings on HTC Rhyme...
Page 11 Managing memory Checking information about HTC Rhyme Update and reset Software updates Restarting HTC Rhyme Resetting HTC Rhyme Trademarks and copyrights Index Contents...
Page 12: Important Customer Information
IMPORTANT CUSTOMER INFORMATION IMPORTANT CUSTOMER INFORMATION Please be advised that many services and applications offered through this unique device are provided by various device, operating system, software and application developers (e.g. Google, Motorola, Microsoft, Palm, Research In Motion). If you use, link to or download such a service, or an application such as a non-Verizon Wireless location based GPS-type service, chat room, marketplace or social network from this device, you should carefully review the terms of such service or application.
Page 13: 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.
Page 14: Getting Started
(preinstalled) § USB cable § AC adapter § 3.5mm stereo headset § HTC Rhyme Charm § HTC Rhyme Docking Station § Getting Started Guide § Product Safety & Warranty Statement § Important Consumer Information Brochure § RF Brochure §...
Page 15: Htc Rhyme
HTC Rhyme Front panel Top panel HOME MENU BACK SEARCH Microphone Touch screen Front camera Notification LED Earpiece 3.5mm headset jack POWER Getting started...
Page 16 Getting started Left and right panels micro-USB connector VOLUME UP VOLUME DOWN...
Page 17 Back panel Power LED flash Back cover Dock contacts Speaker 5 megapixel camera Getting started...
Page 18: Back Cover
Back cover Removing the back cover Remove the back cover to access the storage card slot. Make sure to switch off HTC Rhyme before removing the back cover. Securely hold HTC Rhyme with the front facing down. With your thumbs, push the back cover out to unlock it.
Page 19 With your finger, lift up the back cover from the bottom side to remove it. Replacing the back cover Your phone’s antennas are placed underneath the back cover. To get the best signal for calls, data connection, and GPS navigation, be sure to secure the back cover tightly to the phone.
Page 20: Storage Card
You’ll hear a click when the back cover is locked in place. Storage card Use the storage card to store your photos, videos, and music. You’ll find the storage card already inserted in HTC Rhyme. Inserting the storage card Take the back cover off.
Page 21 Removing the storage card If HTC Rhyme is on, you must first "unmount" the storage card before removing it to prevent corrupting or damaging the files in the storage card.
Page 22 Getting started Unmounting the storage card When you need to remove the storage card while HTC Rhyme is on, unmount the storage card first to prevent corrupting or damaging the files in the storage card. From the Home screen, press MENU Tap SD &...
Page 23: Battery
Charging the battery Before you turn on and start using HTC Rhyme, it is recommended that you charge the battery. Only the power adapter and USB cable provided in the box must be used to charge the battery.
Page 24 As the battery is being charged, the notification LED shows a solid orange light. The light turns to solid green when the battery is fully charged. When you charge the battery and HTC Rhyme is on, the charging battery icon is displayed in the status bar.
Page 25 Insert the other end of the USB cable into the power adapter. Plug in the power adapter to an electrical outlet. Align the dock contacts on HTC Rhyme with the contacts on the dock. Gently press HTC Rhyme down to secure it in place.
Page 26: Switching The Power On Or Off
Switching the power on or off Switching the power on Press the POWER button. Easy. When you turn on HTC Rhyme for the first time, you’ll need to set it up. Switching the power off If the display is off, press the POWER button to turn it back on, then unlock the screen.
Page 27: Setting Up Htc Rhyme For The First Time
Setting up HTC Rhyme for the first time When you switch on HTC Rhyme for the first time, you’ll be asked to set it Be sure to sign in to your Google Gmail ™...
Page 28: Ways Of Getting Contacts Into Htc Rhyme
Don’t worry. You can enable or disable them in settings later on. Ways of getting contacts into HTC Rhyme There are several ways you can add contacts to HTC Rhyme. You can sync HTC Rhyme with contacts from your Google Account, computer, Facebook, and more.
Page 29: Home Screen
50. Extended Home screen As you start to do more things with HTC Rhyme, you might find that one Home screen is not enough. No problem. You can use up to six extra screens. It should be plenty.
Page 30 Getting started Press HOME to return to the main Home screen (that is, the center home screen). Using Leap view To jump straight to the screen that you want, press HOME § pinch the screen to show the Leap view. It reveals all seven Home screens as thumbnails.
Page 31: Basics
Basics Adjusting the volume Adjusting the ringer volume changes the volume level of the 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 to adjust the §...
Page 32: Adjusting The Media Volume
Basics Adjusting the media volume When playing music or watching video, press the VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN button to adjust the volume. The Media volume window appears on the screen to display the volume level. Adjusting the volume via settings From the Home screen, press MENU Sound >...
Page 33: Sleep Mode
Sleep mode Sleep mode saves battery power by putting HTC Rhyme into a low power state while the display is off. It also stops accidental button presses when HTC Rhyme is in your bag. You’ll still receive messages and calls though.
Page 34 Basics 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. If you've set an event reminder or an alarm, you can drag ring to snooze or dismiss the event or alarm.
Page 35: Status And Notifications
You can customize the lock screen in Settings > Personalize > Lock screen shortcuts to show your four favorite apps. Status and notifications Status icons Here’s what each icon means: Signal strength 3G connected 3G in use 1xRTT connected 1xRTT in use Roaming No signal Basics...
Page 36: Notification Icons
Basics Connected to a Wi-Fi network Data synchronizing Network sharing is on Battery is full Battery is charging Battery is low (20% remaining) Notification icons Notification icons on the status bar make it easy for you to keep on top of your messages, calendar events, and alarms.
Page 37 HTC Rhyme software update available Basics Call in progress Missed call Call on hold Call forwarding on HTC Rhyme is connected to a computer via USB cable Wi-Fi ® is on and wireless networks are available Mobile Hotspot is on...
Page 38: Notification Led
More (not displayed) notifications Notification LED The notification LED shows a: Solid green light when HTC Rhyme 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 39: Notifications Panel
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. To open the Notifications panel, press and hold the status bar, then slide your finger downward.
Page 40: Switching Between Recently Opened Apps
Using Quick Settings The Quick Settings tab lets you easily turn on Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and more, and also provides a quick shortcut to all HTC Rhyme settings. Press and hold the status bar, then slide your finger downward to open the Notifications panel.
Page 41: Using Htc Rhyme Charm
Press and hold the bottom bar of the Notifications panel, then slide your finger up the screen. Or just press BACK Using HTC Rhyme Charm In a meeting or dinner, but expecting a call or a message? Use the charm that came with your phone and get notified instantly and discreetly.
Page 42: Connecting Htc Rhyme To A Computer
Choose when you want your charm to glow. Connecting HTC Rhyme to a computer Whenever you connect HTC Rhyme to a computer using the USB cable, the Choose a connection type screen opens and lets you choose the type of USB connection.
Page 43: Copying Files To Or From The Storage Card
Copying files to or from the storage card You can copy your music, photos, and other files to the storage card. Connect HTC Rhyme to your computer using the supplied USB cable. On the Choose a connection type screen, select Disk drive, and then tap Done.
Page 44: Copying Text, Looking Up Information, And Sharing
Do one of the following: Disconnect HTC Rhyme from the computer. § If you want to keep HTC Rhyme connected to the computer § but want it to be able to access the storage card, open the Notifications panel, tap Disk drive, select an option except Disk drive, and then tap Done.
Page 45: Copying And Pasting Text
To copy the address of a linked web page, press and hold the link, and then tap Copy link URL. Copying and pasting text After you have selected the text you want to copy, tap Copy. The selected text is then copied to the clipboard. In a text entry field (for example while composing an email), press and hold at the point where you want to paste the text.
Page 46: Printing
Connect HTC Rhyme to a supported printer and print out documents, email, meeting invitations, photos, and more. § Both printer and HTC Rhyme must be turned on and connected to the same local network. Connect HTC Rhyme to the local network using Wi-Fi.
Page 47: Printing A Photo
Press MENU On the Print screen, tap the printer you want to use. If there's more than one page to print, set the page range that you want. Tap Advanced to set the page size, print layout, and page orientation, and choose if you want to print in color or black and white.
Page 48: Switching To Dock Mode
The printer appears on the list and you can tap it to print your photo or document. Switching to Dock Mode Dock Mode turns HTC Rhyme into a desk clock, photo slideshow viewer, or music player. You can also set it as a speakerphone when you receive calls while HTC Rhyme is docked.
Page 49 , and then tap Settings. or remove HTC Rhyme from the dock. Basics...
Page 50: Personalizing
Personalizing Personalizing Making HTC Rhyme truly yours Make HTC Rhyme 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 51 life. You can choose a scene that is suitable for work, play, travel, or your social life. From the Home screen, press MENU On the Display tab, tap Scene. Slide your finger on the screen from right to left to select the scene you want.
Page 52: Changing Your Wallpaper
Changing your wallpaper Personalizing your wallpaper with your favorite photo is a quick and easy way to give HTC Rhyme a fresh look. Browse the collection of wallpapers included in HTC Rhyme or choose from photos that you have taken with the camera.
Page 53: Applying A New Skin
Tap one of the following: HTC wallpapers Choose a preset wallpaper, then tap Preview > Live wallpapers Choose from preset animated wallpapers. Tap Gallery Applying a new skin Personalize beyond the Home screen by applying a new skin. Skins are set to give a different look and feel to most onscreen buttons, application screens, option menus, and other items.
Page 54: Personalizing Your Home Screen With Widgets
On the Add to home tab, tap Widget. Select a widget that you want. 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 55 You can modify basic settings of some widgets (for example, the People and Mail widgets) from the Home screen. Press and hold a widget on the Home screen. HTC Rhyme vibrates and you’ll see a colored box around the widget. Don’t lift your finger just yet.
Page 56: Adding Icons And Other Shortcuts On Your Home Screen
Home screen. The shortcuts available depend on the apps that are installed on HTC Rhyme. Go to a Home screen where there’s space to add a new icon or shortcut.
Page 57: Adding Folders On Your Home Screen
Tap New Folder. The new folder appears on the Home screen. Go to the Home screen where there is an app, icon, or shortcut, and then press and hold it. HTC Rhyme then vibrates. Don’t lift your finger just yet.
Page 58: 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 Press and hold the widget or icon you want to move. HTC Rhyme vibrates and you’ll see a colored box around the widget or icon. Don’t lift your finger just yet.
Page 59: Rearranging The Home Screen
The main Home screen is the panel that is bordered by a thin line in Leap view. Pinch the Home screen to show the Leap view. Press and hold the thumbnail of the home screen you want to move. HTC Rhyme then vibrates. Don’t lift your finger just yet. Personalizing...
Page 60 Personalizing Drag the thumbnail to its new position, and then lift your finger. Removing a Home screen panel If you feel you need fewer Home screens, you can remove some. On the Home screen, pinch the touch screen or press HOME go to Leap view.
Page 61: Using Sound Sets
By switching between sound sets, you can instantly make HTC Rhyme ring or alert you with fun sounds when you're out with friends or change to subtle sounds while you're at work.
Page 62 You can also go to the Messages, Mail, and Calendar apps to choose sounds for new messages, email, and calendar reminders respectively. HTC Rhyme automatically saves your choices to the current sound set. , and then tap Personalize. , and then tap Personalize.
Page 63: Rearranging Or Hiding Application Tabs
Deleting sound sets From the Home screen, press MENU On the Sound tab, tap Sound set. Press MENU Tap one or more sound sets you want to delete. Tap Delete. Rearranging or hiding application tabs You can rearrange the tabs of some apps to prioritize the types of information you frequently use or remove the tabs you don’t really need.
Page 64 Personalizing Remove a tab Press and hold a tab you want to hide, then drag it When you’re done, press BACK Adding a tab back Open the app from which you previously removed some tabs. Press and hold a tab. When the screen changes and shows you some of your hidden tabs, lift your finger.
Page 65: Customizing The Lock Screen Style
Customizing the lock screen style Choose from a selection of active lock screens that show live information such as animated weather and stock updates. From the Home screen, press MENU On the Display tab, tap Lock screen style. Slide your finger left or right to choose a lock screen style. Tap the lock screen style to see a preview.
Page 66: Quick Launch Widget
Personalizing Quick Launch widget Open often-used apps or preview their contents right from the Home screen. From the Quick Launch widget, you can: Tap the shortcut to an app to open it § Tap the information bar to extend it and view the contents of that §...
Page 67 Customizing the Quick Launch widget You can choose which shortcuts and city appear on the Quick Launch widget. On the Home screen, tap and hold the Quick Launch widget. Don't lift your finger just yet. Drag the widget to From this screen, you can: Tap a shortcut slot, and then choose an app or shortcut to §...
Page 68: Phone Calls
Phone calls Different ways of making calls Besides making calls from the phone dialer screen on HTC Rhyme, you can tap a number in a text message or email to call, or press a single number on the phone dialer to quickly call a contact.
Page 69: Using Speed Dial
To call a different phone number associated with the contact, § you can tap contact details screen, tap the number you want to call. While dialing or when the call is in progress, the status bar displays the call in progress icon What is Smart dial? The phone dialer’s Smart dial feature makes it quick and easy for you to place a call.
Page 70: Calling A Phone Number In A Text Message
Phone calls Enter the name of the contact you want to add. When the name comes up in the list, tap the name. On the Speed dial screen, choose the phone number of the contact to use, and a speed dial key to assign. Tap Save.
Page 71: Calling A Phone Number In An Email
Calling a phone number in an email Want to call a number that's in an email? No problem. In the email body, tap the phone number. Edit the number if necessary. Tap Call. Calling a phone number in a Calendar event Tapping a phone number in a Calendar event lets you see the event details such as conference call ID number or meeting PIN code while on the Phone dialer screen.
Page 72: Receiving Calls
Phone calls Receiving calls When you receive a phone call from a contact, the Incoming call screen appears. You can use the polite ringer and pocket mode features for receiving calls. To find out how, see page 322. Answering a call Do one of the following: Tap Answer.
Page 73 Press the VOLUME DOWN or VOLUME UP button. § Press the POWER button. § Place HTC Rhyme face down on a level surface. § If HTC Rhyme is already facing down, it will still ring when there are subsequent incoming calls. Phone calls...
Page 74: What Can I Do During A Call
Phone 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. You also won’t miss people’s birthdays.
Page 75: Switching Between Calls
To decrease potential damage to your hearing, do not hold HTC Rhyme against your ear when the speakerphone is on. Do one of the following: Flip HTC Rhyme over during a call (be sure that Flip for speaker is § selected in HOME On the call screen, tap §...
Page 76: Using Assisted Dialing
Phone calls Muting the microphone during a call On the call screen, tap off. When the microphone is turned off, the mute icon status bar. Ending a call Do one of the following to end the call: On the call screen, tap End call. §...
Page 77 HTC Rhyme will automatically prepend it with your home country code when dialing. If there's already a plus (+) sign and country code before the phone number, HTC Rhyme will just dial as is. HTC Rhyme dials as is and does not prepend your home country code when you call phone numbers that are not stored in HTC Rhyme.
Page 78: Internet Calls
Under Internet call settings, tap Accounts. Tap Add account. Enter your account details. Press BACK To set HTC Rhyme to receive Internet calls on your added account, tap the Receive incoming calls check box. , and then tap Set Default. to save your account.
Page 79 Phone Making a call on the Phone dialer screen number But first, set HTC Rhyme to use Internet calling for your outgoing calls. From the Home screen, press MENU then tap Settings > Call. Tap Use Internet calling, and then select either For all calls or Ask for each call.
Page 80: Using Call History
Phone calls Using Call history Use Call History to check missed calls, your dialed numbers, and received calls. Checking a missed call You will see the missed call icon Slide open the Notifications panel to check who the caller is. To return the call, tap the missed call notification.
Page 81 Mobile button. When saving the number to an existing contact, tap a contact § stored on HTC Rhyme, and then select the number type. Tap Save. Clearing the Call History list On the Call History screen, do one of the following:...
Page 82: Call Services
Phone calls Call services HTC Rhyme can directly link to the mobile phone network, and enable you to access and change the settings of various phone services. Call services may include call forwarding, call waiting, voicemail, and more. Contact Verizon Wireless to find out about the availability of call services.
Page 83: Turning Airplane Mode On Or Off
A way to turn off wireless functions quickly is to switch HTC Rhyme to Airplane mode. When you enable Airplane mode, all wireless radios on HTC Rhyme are turned off, including the call function, data services, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi.
Page 84: Visual Voice Mail
Visual Voice Mail Rather than calling your voice mail number, you can see and manage your voice mail messages right on the HTC Rhyme screen with Visual Voice Mail. § Visual Voice Mail is only available in the National Enhanced Services Coverage Area and only on select devices.
Page 85 On the Voicemail screen, you can: Tap Compose voicemail to record and send a voice mail. § View all your voice mail messages. § Press MENU § mail box, configure voice mail settings, and more. You can also sync with the Visual Voice Mail server to refresh your voice mail messages list.
Page 86: Opening Messages
Messages Messages Opening 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 where all your sent and received messages are neatly grouped into conversations, by contact name or phone number.
Page 87: Sending A Text Message (Sms)
You can also view your messages on the Home screen with the Messages widget. Sending a text message (SMS) From the Home screen, tap Fill in one or more recipients. You can: Enter the first few letters of a contact name or starting digits §...
Page 88: Sending A Multimedia Message (Mms)
Messages § There is a limit on the number of characters for a single text message (displayed above the Send button). If you exceed the limit, your text message will be delivered as one but will be billed as more than one message. §...
Page 89 To add a subject line, press MENU Tap the box that says Add text, and then enter your message. and then choose the type of attachment. Picture Video Audio recommendation Location Contact (vCard) Appointment (vCalendar) After adding an attachment, tap viewing or removing your attachment.
Page 90 Messages Why isn't the contact's email address showing up when I enter a contact name? If only phone numbers are showing up when you're entering a contact name, go to the Messages settings to enable displaying email addresses. If you've created a new message, press BACK return to the All messages screen.
Page 91: Resuming A Draft Message
Add music or a voice recording to a slide Add a caption to a slide Edit a slide Preview the slideshow When finished, tap Send, or press BACK a draft. Resuming a draft message On the All messages screen, press MENU Tap the message and then resume editing it.
Page 92: Viewing And Replying To A Message
Messages Viewing and replying to a message Depending on your notification settings, HTC Rhyme plays a sound, vibrates, or displays the message briefly in the status bar when you receive a new message. A new message icon To open and read the message, you can: Press and hold the status bar, and then slide your finger down §...
Page 93 You can also press MENU Replying to another phone number of the contact When a contact has multiple phone numbers stored on HTC Rhyme, 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 94: Forwarding A Message
Messages Saving a text message in the Tasks app Save a text message in your Tasks list so you can remind yourself when to reply. On the All messages screen, tap a contact (or phone number) to view the exchange of messages with that contact. Tap the message you want to save, and then tap Save as task.
Page 95: Viewing And Saving An Attachment From A Multimedia Message
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. When Auto-retrieve in MMS settings is disabled, only the message header is downloaded.
Page 96: Push Messages
Messages Push messages 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 push message, a notification icon status bar. Opening and reading a new push message Press and hold the status bar, and then slide the status bar down to open the Notifications panel.
Page 97: Managing Message Conversations
Managing message conversations Protecting a message from deletion You can lock a message so that it will not be deleted even if you delete the other messages in the conversation. On the All messages screen, tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact.
Page 98: Deleting A Conversation
Messages Press MENU Tap Delete by selection. You can also tap Delete by phone number if the contact used multiple phone numbers throughout the conversation and you want to delete the messages sent from a particular number. Select the messages you want to delete and then tap Delete. In the settings, you can set the Messages app to auto delete old messages per conversation.
Page 99: Backing Up Your Text Messages To The Storage Card
Deleting several conversations On the All messages screen, press MENU Select the conversation threads you want to delete. Tap Delete. Any locked messages will not be deleted. Backing up your text messages to the storage card From the Home screen, tap Press MENU Enter a name for your backup file, and then tap OK.
Page 100: Setting Message Options
Setting message options On the All messages screen, press MENU Notifications § Receive a notification in the status bar and set HTC Rhyme to vibrate or play a sound when a message arrives or when a message is not sent successfully, and choose a notification sound.
Page 101 Multimedia § Receive a report on the delivery status of your messages message. (MMS) § Receive a report whether each recipient has read the message or deleted it without reading. § Automatically download complete MMS messages including the message body and attachments in your service area and when roaming.
Page 102 Messages Visual § Set HTC Rhyme to vibrate or play a sound when a voicemail voicemail arrives, and choose a notification sound. § Allow HTC Rhyme to light up the charm accessory when you receive a voicemail.
Page 103: Search And Web Browser
Search and Web browser Searching HTC Rhyme and the Web You can search for information on HTC Rhyme and on the Web by using Google Search. Some applications, such as People or Mail, have their own search function, which you can use to search only within those applications.
Page 104 Choose where you want to search. Initially, the Google search box displays the All icon that it’s configured to search on both the Web and HTC Rhyme. You can target your searches to just the Web only or to just a single application’s information on HTC Rhyme.
Page 105: Using The Web Browser
Continue typing in the webpage address, then tap § Changing the screen orientation Turn HTC Rhyme sideways to display the web browser in landscape orientation. If the screen orientation doesn’t change automatically, turn on automatic screen orientation. From the Home screen, press MENU , tap Settings >...
Page 106 Search and Web browser Navigating and zooming on a webpage You can swipe your finger on the screen to navigate and view other § areas of the webpage. Tap the screen twice quickly to zoom in, then tap the screen twice §...
Page 107: Opening A New Browser Window
Selecting an address or phone number on a webpage On a webpage, you can: Tap an address to view the location on a map. § Tap a phone number to call. § Opening a new browser window Open multiple browser windows to make it easier for you to switch from one website to another.
Page 108: Downloading From The Web
Do more than just browsing the Web. You can download files such as photos and music as well as apps using the web browser. § Make sure you have your storage card inserted on HTC Rhyme. All downloaded files will be saved to your storage card.
Page 109: Viewing Bookmarks And Previously Visited Pages
Follow the website's instructions for downloading the app. Before you can install the downloaded app, you need to set HTC Rhyme to allow installation of third-party apps. From the Home screen, press MENU , then tap Settings > Applications > Unknown sources.
Page 110: Editing A Bookmark
Search and Web browser To bookmark the web page under a certain category (such as sports or dining), tap Add tags and enter a tag name. This groups similar web pages so you can easily locate them. Edit the bookmark name if needed, and then tap Done. Opening a bookmark While viewing a webpage, press MENU Bookmarks.
Page 111 On the History tab then tap the page. Clearing the list of previously visited pages While viewing a webpage, press MENU Bookmarks. On the History tab Viewing a page that you often visit While viewing a webpage, press MENU Bookmarks. On the Most visited tab and then tap the page.
Page 112: Setting Browser Options
Search and Web browser On the Bookmarks tab , and then tap Thumbnails, List, or Grid to change the view. For example, if you are in Thumbnails view and you want to view bookmarks in a grid, press MENU and tap Grid. Setting browser options Customize the web browser to suit your browsing style.
Page 113 Choosing when to show Adobe Flash content Choose which Adobe ® when you want to view it. From the browser screen, press MENU Settings > Enable plugins. Tap On demand. After selecting On demand, you can show the Adobe Flash content by tapping on the webpage.
Page 114: Camera
Camera basics Whether traveling for business or fun, enjoy taking photos and videos of your trip and encounters with HTC Rhyme. Be sure to plug in your storage card before you start. Photos and videos captured with the camera will be stored onto your storage card.
Page 115 The onscreen controls let you switch between photo and video § modes, add effects, and more. The auto focus indicator § The shake detection indicator § shaky. The zoom bar lets you take anything from a long shot to a close-up §...
Page 116: Auto Focusing
Camera 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 shown onscreen. You can freely zoom in or out while recording.
Page 117: Taking A Photo
Using the front camera Take a picture or shoot a video of yourself using the front camera. To switch to the front camera, on the Viewfinder screen, tap slide the selection to Front. Some camera features are not available when you’re using the front camera, such as auto focusing, zooming, and face detection.
Page 118: Recording Video
Camera 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. When you're ready to take the photo, tap Choose what you want to do with the photo you’ve just taken.
Page 119: Adding Effects
You can freely zoom in or out while recording video. You can change focus to a different subject or area by just tapping it on the Viewfinder screen. Tap the flash button to switch the camera light on or off during recording.
Page 120: After Capturing
Camera After capturing After capturing a photo or a video, the Review screen shows options on what you could do next. Share the photo or video from a variety of options. Choose how you want to use the photo, such as by setting it as your wallpaper.
Page 121: Camera Scenes
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 in the camera settings before you start taking photos. Improving people shots If you'd like your family or friends to look their best in your photos, make sure to use the portrait scene.
Page 122: Taking Continuous Camera Shots
Camera When you're ready to take the first frame, tap appears, guiding you on what direction you should move to take the next shot. As you move, directional arrows appear. Using the directional arrows, dotted line, and circles onscreen as your guidance, pan left or right in landscape view (or pan up or down in portrait view).
Page 123: Taking A High Dynamic Range (Hdr) Photo
Taking a high dynamic range (HDR) photo Take photos like a pro with HDR imaging. When enabled, HTC Rhyme renders both the bright and dark areas of your subject. The result: better photos with the right image intensity and contrast levels.
Page 124 Camera ISO (photo mode only) Resolution (photo mode only) Review duration Widescreen (photo mode only) Geo-tag photos (photo mode only) Auto enhance (photo mode only) Auto focus (photo mode only) Face detection (photo mode only) Shutter sound Choose an ISO level or set it back to Auto. Higher ISO numbers are better for taking pictures in low light conditions.
Page 125 Grid (photo mode only) Auto upload (photo mode only) Stereo recording (video mode only) Record with audio (video mode only) Reset to default Select to display a grid on the Viewfinder screen so you can easily frame and center your subject before taking the photo.
Page 126: Photos, Videos, And Music
Photos, videos, and music Photos, videos, and music Gallery About the Gallery app Relive the fun while viewing photos and videos of your latest travels or your pet’s newest tricks. Get an audience by tagging your Facebook and Flickr friends. You can even play your media on a TV screen. To start using Gallery, check first if you have photos or videos copied on your storage card.
Page 127: Viewing Photos And Videos
Viewing photos and videos After you’ve selected an album, you can browse through your photos and videos. Slide your finger up or down to scroll through the thumbnails. Tap a photo or video to view it in full screen. While viewing a photo in full screen, tap anywhere on the screen, and then tap More >...
Page 128 Photos, videos, and music Zooming in or out on a photo There are two ways you can zoom in or out of a photo. Tap the screen twice quickly to zoom in, then tap the screen twice § quickly again to zoom out. Press your thumb and index finger on the screen and then spread §...
Page 129: Watching A Video
§ Tap the screen to show the playback controls. § With the playback controls showing, tap preferences. Watching a video While browsing an album, tap a video to play it. Tap the onscreen controls to control the video playback, share the video on your home network, and more.
Page 130: Editing Your Photos
Photos, videos, and music Adjust the media volume. Editing your photos Do basic editing tasks on your photos such as rotate and crop. You can also enhance your photos by applying effects such as high contrast, vintage, and more. Rotating a photo On the Gallery app’s Albums screen, tap an album.
Page 131 To adjust the crop box size, press and hold the edge of the box. When directional arrows appear, drag your finger inward or outward to resize the crop box. To move the crop box to the part of the photo that you want to crop, drag the crop box to the desired position.
Page 132: Trimming A Video
The enhanced photo is saved as a copy. The original photo remains unedited. Trimming a video Remove unwanted scenes from a video you recorded on HTC Rhyme. On the Gallery app's Albums screen, tap an album. Press and hold the video you want to edit, and then tap Trim.
Page 133 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 134 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 Rhyme and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device so the files can be sent.
Page 135 Tap the album that has the photos or videos you want to share. Tap Share > Facebook for HTC Sense. Select the photos or videos you want to share and then tap Next. Select which album to upload to and set privacy settings for the uploaded photos or videos.
Page 136 Photos, videos, and music Select which album to upload to and set privacy settings for the uploaded photos or videos. Tap Add tag and description, and then enter a different title and description on each photo or video. To tag friends on your photos, tap Tag this photo. You can then tap the part where your friend is, and then select who you want to tag from the list.
Page 137: Viewing Photos In Your Social Networks
Sharing videos on YouTube You can share your videos by uploading them to YouTube. From the Home screen, tap Tap the album that has the videos you want to share. Tap Share > YouTube. Select the videos you want to share and then tap Next. Sign in to your YouTube or Google Account, if you’re asked to do so.
Page 138 Photos, videos, and music Tap your account name or your friend’s account on the list to view the photos in the account. Viewing photos on Flickr You need to be logged in to your Flickr account to view Flickr photos. From the Home screen, tap On the top bar, tap authorization for the app to connect to the Flickr website.
Page 139: Music
Music Browsing music in the library You need to copy music files to HTC Rhyme first to use the Music app to play music. From the Home screen, tap to browse a category, such as Artists or Albums. Listening to music Enjoy listening to songs and music on HTC Rhyme using the Music app.
Page 140 Photos, videos, and music to check out featured albums from V Cast 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.
Page 141: Creating A Playlist
You can also pause music playback right from the Notifications panel. About the Music widget You can use the Music widget to play music right from your Home screen. Creating a playlist Personalize your music experience by creating music playlists. Make a playlist containing just your favorite songs or create one to match your mood for the day.
Page 142 Photos, videos, and music Enter a playlist name. To add songs, tap to choose a category, and then browse for songs. Select the check boxes of songs you want to add to the playlist and then tap Add. Tap Save. Playing the songs in a playlist From the Home screen, tap >...
Page 143 Press MENU Add songs Rearrange songs Delete songs Change playlist name Tap Save. Deleting playlists From the Home screen, tap > Playlists. Press MENU Select the playlists to delete and then tap Delete. , and then tap Edit playlist. 1. Tap 2.
Page 144 Photos, videos, and music Setting a song as a ringtone You can set a song from the Music app's library as your regular ringtone or as ringtone for a certain contact. From the Home screen, tap Browse for the song that you want to set as a ringtone and then play it back.
Page 145 Use the onscreen controls to trim your ringtone. After you’ve finished trimming, tap Set as. Then choose whether to set the trimmed song as your Phone ringtone or Contact ringtone. Checking if the song was added as a ringtone From the Home screen, press MENU On the Settings screen, tap Sound >...
Page 146 More > Share). Tap Share file > Bluetooth. In the next few steps, you’ll be asked to turn on Bluetooth on HTC Rhyme and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device so the music can be sent. Finding music videos on YouTube You can find music videos of the song you’re listening to on YouTube.
Page 147: Connected Media
Connected Media Sharing media on your home network Share photos, videos, and music with a bigger circle of friends on your home network. Simply connect your phone to the network and instantly show your captured photos and videos on a big TV, or start streaming your favorite music tracks on hi-fi speakers —...
Page 148 Photos, videos, and music Open the Gallery or Music app. Locate the media that you want to share, and then tap it. While viewing the photo or playing the video, tap on the screen to show the playback controls, and then tap music, press MENU Choose the device on your network where you want to play the media.
Page 149 Photos, videos, and music Controls To Disconnect your phone from the other device. While playing media on another device, you can press BACK and do other things on HTC Rhyme.
Page 150: Htc Services
§ Recommend videos instantly to your family and friends. § Watch your purchased videos on up to five HTC devices that have § access to HTC Watch using your same account. Initially, you may be able to watch movie trailers only. Rental and purchasing services will gradually be available worldwide.
Page 151: The Watch App
Tap the Tap to sign in to Watch button and then tap Next. Create a new HTC Watch account, or directly sign in if you already have your account. You can also go to Settings > Accounts & sync to create your HTC Watch account. The Watch app On the Watch app's main screen, you'll see the preloaded content.
Page 152 HTC services You can connect HTC Rhyme to an HDTV that has HDMI and enjoy watching the preloaded movie, your rented videos, and purchased videos on the big screen. You'll need to use a supported MHL- HDMI adapter and HDMI cable (sold separately) to connect HTC Rhyme to the TV's HDMI port.
Page 153 Renting or purchasing a video Your billing information will be stored on your HTC Watch account so you won’t need to enter it every time you rent or purchase. While viewing the synopsis of a video, tap purchase the video.
Page 154 From the Watch main screen, tap The library organizes your downloads as follows: Downloaded Lists videos that have been fully downloaded to your current HTC device. All videos Lists all videos that you have rented or purchased and allows you to manage your downloads.
Page 155 When you download videos from the video store, management your HTC device will automatically be added to your 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.
Page 156 If you're not immediately watching the video, you have up to 30 days before the rental expires. Why won't HTC Watch allow me to remove a device and add a new one? Removal is available once every 120 days when you've already reached the maximum of five HTC devices in your account.
Page 157: Accounts And Sync
Facebook and Twitter. Flickr and Facebook photo uploads. § You can set up your Exchange ActiveSync and POP3/IMAP email accounts on HTC Rhyme either in the Mail app or the Accounts & sync settings. Accounts and sync...
Page 158: Synchronizing With A Google Account
Signing in to your Google Account lets you sync Gmail and your Google contacts and calendars between HTC Rhyme 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 159: 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 Rhyme? You can still add these accounts. From the Home screen, press MENU Accounts &...
Page 160: Managing Your Online Accounts
Your social network account is then added to the list on the Accounts & sync screen. Depending on how you configured the account, the new information may start synchronizing with HTC Rhyme. Managing your online accounts Changing general sync settings From the Home screen, press MENU Accounts &...
Page 161: Changing Account Settings
Removing an account You can remove an account to delete it and all information associated with it from HTC Rhyme, for example email, contacts, or settings. Removing an account does not delete information from the online service itself. You cannot remove some accounts, such as the first Google account you signed into, except by deleting all personal information from HTC Rhyme with a hard reset.
Page 162 Accounts and sync Tap Remove account, and then confirm that you want to remove the account.
Page 163: About The People App
Tap one of the following tabs: Phone Launches the Phone dialer screen. People Gives you access to all contacts on HTC Rhyme, online accounts, and more. Groups Lets you assign contacts to groups so you can easily send an SMS, MMS, or email message to a whole group.
Page 164: Your Contacts List
Lists all your dialed numbers and received and missed calls. Your contacts list The People app lists all contacts stored on HTC Rhyme and from the online accounts you're logged in to. When you open People after you've just logged in to a new account, you'll be asked whether to add contacts from that account to your contacts list.
Page 165: Setting Up Your Profile
If you're logged in to any of your online accounts such as § your Google Account or Facebook for HTC Sense, 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 §...
Page 166: Adding A New Contact
Shows your own contact details. You'll also see your most recent posts in social networks such as Facebook and Twitter (if you're signed in to Facebook and Twitter for HTC Sense). From this tab, you can edit your profile or share it with others.
Page 167: Searching For Contacts
if you want to separately enter the contact's first, middle, and last name. Depending on the contact type, you may also be able to add a name prefix (such as Mr. or Ms.) or a name suffix (such as Ph.D., Jr, or Sr). Select the Contact type, for example Google or Exchange ActiveSync.
Page 168: Importing A Contact From An Exchange Activesync Account
In the search box, enter the first few letters of the contact's name or email address. . Under Company contacts, matching names are listed. Tap the name of the contact you want copied on HTC Rhyme, and then tap Save to People. > People.
Page 169: Merging Contact Information
Combining the same contacts avoids duplicate entries in your contacts list. Accepting matched contacts suggestions When HTC Rhyme finds contacts that can be merged, you’ll see a link icon in the notifications area of the status bar. Slide the Notifications panel down, and then tap Matched contacts suggestion.
Page 170 People Tap OK. If you don’t want to merge any of your contacts, tap Dismiss all. Viewing a list of all your linked contacts From the Home screen, tap Press MENU contacts). The All linked contacts screen then opens where you can see the account types and information merged.
Page 171: Backing Up Your Contacts To The Storage Card
From the Home screen, tap Press MENU card. If you have Google or Exchange ActiveSync accounts set up on HTC Rhyme, tap the type for the imported contacts. > People. > People. , and then tap Import/Export > Export to SD card.
Page 172: Contact Information And Conversations
People Contact information and conversations When you tap a contact on the People screen, the contact details screen opens, showing you the information you've stored or linked for that contact. The contact details screen has the following tabs: Details Shows the information you have stored for the contact. Get in touch with the contact directly by tapping any of the displayed methods.
Page 173: Sending Contact Information As A Vcard
Select the contacts you want to remove, and then tap Delete. When prompted, tap OK. Sending contact information as a vCard Easily share with others your own contact information or any contact from HTC Rhyme. From the Home screen, tap > People. > People.
Page 174 Select the type of information you want to send, and then tap Send. Sending multiple contact cards Easily share with others the contact information of several contacts from your HTC Rhyme. From the Home screen, tap Press MENU Select the contacts whose contact information you want to share, and then tap Send.
Page 175: Contact Groups
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 Rhyme 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 176: Editing A Contact Group
People If your contacts list is long, you can use the search bar to search for contacts quickly, or press BACK keyboard and scroll through the list. to select a photo for the group. Tap Save. Editing a contact group From the Home screen, tap On the Group tab, press and hold the group, and then tap Edit group.
Page 177 Sending a message or email to a group You will be charged for each message sent. For example, if you send a message to a group of five people, you will be charged for five messages. From the Home screen, tap On the Group tab, tap the group you want to send a message or email to.
Page 178 People Tap Save. Rearranging the members of a contact group From the Home screen, tap On the Groups tab, tap the group to see its members. Press MENU Press and hold move. When the row is highlighted, drag it to its new position. Tap Save.
Page 179: Adding People Widgets
Adding People widgets Stay in touch with different circles of friends or colleagues in your life. You can add several People widgets on the Home screen, with a different group of contacts on each widget. From the Home screen, press MENU People.
Page 180: Setting The Default Communication Method
People Setting the default communication method Depending on how you often reach your contacts, you can choose a different communication method for each of the contacts on the People widget. On the Home screen, go to the People widget. Tap a contact's name or status update (not the photo) on the widget to open the person's contact details screen.
Page 181 Tap a contact's photo (not the name or status update) on the widget. The default communication method you've set for this contact will be performed. On the People widget: § Tap a contact's name or status update to open the contact details screen for that contact.
Page 182: Facebook For Htc Sense
Social Social Facebook for HTC Sense With Facebook for HTC Sense, you can: See all your Facebook contacts and their instant status updates in § People. When you tap a contact in People, slide to the Updates tab to see updates such as posted status messages, uploads, and profile changes.
Page 183 Facebook app (preinstalled or downloaded from Android Market) automatically signs you in to Facebook for HTC Sense. § You may need to authorize Facebook for HTC Sense to connect to your Facebook account. You can also upload one or more photos to Facebook, then tag and add captions that go with it.
Page 184: Twitter For Htc Sense
§ If you have the Twitter app (preinstalled or downloaded from Android Market), signing in to Twitter for HTC Sense does not sign you in to the Twitter app and vice versa. These two don't share the same login credentials. If you want to use the same Twitter account for both, you’ll have to sign in to both using the same...
Page 185: Updating Your Status
Slide to the other tabs to see more options. You can press MENU then tap Settings > Edit tabs to customize the Friend Stream tabs. Updating your status You can update your status simultaneously on all the social network accounts you are signed in to. On the All updates tab, tap Enter your status update.
Page 186 Social If you do not want to send the status update to all your social network accounts, tap networks to exclude. , and then choose what you want to attach to your tweet or status update. Tap Post. Checking notifications from your social networks Slide to the Notifications tab to easily see a single feed of your notifications from different social networks.
Page 187: Enjoying Facebook In Friend Stream
Scroll through your list of friends, or slide your finger across the bottom tabs to see different lists and groups. 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. If you want to keep up with just one person's Facebook updates, you can add the Friend Channel widget.
Page 188 Eating out in your fave restaurant? Tell your friends where you are and invite them along. § You must be signed in to Facebook for HTC Sense to use this feature in Friend Stream. § In order to find your location, you also need to enable location sources in Settings >...
Page 189: Tweeting In Friend Stream
Tap Check in. On the next screen, you can add your status message and even tag the friends you're with. When done, tap Check in. Tweeting in Friend Stream In Friend Stream, tap , and then type in your tweet. Add a picture or location to your tweet.
Page 190: Searching For Twitter Users To Follow
Social Searching for Twitter users to follow In any of the tabs, press the SEARCH Type a Twitter name in the search box. You can also narrow down the search when you tap Tap a person’s name to check profile details and all of his or her tweets.
Page 191 In the list of search results, tap the Twitter user you want to follow. Press MENU Unfollowing a Twitter user On the All tweets tab, tap the Twitter user you want to stop following. Press MENU Sending a direct message You can only send a direct message (DM) to someone who is following you.
Page 192: 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 Rhyme, you are already signed in to Google Talk.
Page 193: Chatting By Voice Or Video
End chat More Chatting by voice or video If your friends use Google Talk on a device with a microphone or camera, you can chat with them by voice or video. Set your online status to be available for voice or video chats. Tap your profile in the Friends list, and then select the Allow video and voice chats option.
Page 194 Social Accepting a chat invitation When a friend sends you a Google Talk message, you receive a notification. Their entry in the Friends list displays the message. Do one of the following: In the Friends list, tap the friend who sent you the invitation to chat. §...
Page 195 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 1. Press MENU friend 2. Enter the Google Talk instant messaging ID or Gmail address of the friend you want to add.
Page 196 Social Unblock a 1. Press MENU friend 2. Tap the friend you want to unblock and then tap OK. View all Press MENU invited have not yet accepted your invitation are listed on the friends screen. Changing settings or signing out In Google Talk's Friends list, press MENU Settings to change the app and notification settings.
Page 197: Gmail
Email Gmail Using Gmail When you first set up HTC Rhyme, make sure you sign into your Google Account to use Gmail. If you didn’t do so, go to the Accounts & sync setting to sign in. You can also set up more than one Google Account on HTC Rhyme, and...
Page 198: Viewing Your Gmail Inbox
Email Viewing your Gmail Inbox All your received emails are delivered to your Inbox. From the Home screen, tap Sending a new message In the Gmail inbox, press MENU > Gmail. Your Gmail inbox then opens. Archive, delete or label multiple conversation.
Page 199 If you’ve set up multiple Google Accounts on HTC Rhyme, choose which Gmail address you want to use for sending your email. Tap the box that shows your current Gmail address, and then tap another address that you want to use for sending.
Page 200: Mail
Use the Mail app to add your webmail and other POP3 or IMAP email accounts. You can also set up and use your Exchange ActiveSync email on HTC Rhyme. You can add the Mail widget to view your POP3/IMAP or Exchange ActiveSync emails on the Home screen.
Page 201: Adding A Microsoft Exchange Activesync Account
Adding a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account You can add one or more Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts on HTC Rhyme. You can sync with Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Service Pack (SP2) or later. You can add up to 15 Exchange ActiveSync accounts on HTC Rhyme.
Page 202 Next. Ask your Exchange Server administrator for details. Choose the types of information you want to sync. Also choose how often you want to update and sync email to HTC Rhyme, then tap Next. Enter the account name, then tap Finish setup.
Page 203 Checking your Mail inbox When you open the Mail app, it displays the inbox of one of your email accounts that you’ve set up on HTC Rhyme. To switch between email accounts, tap the bar that shows the current email account, and then tap another account.
Page 204 Email Up to 15 email accounts can be shown in the unified inbox. Switching between different views of your inbox If you have lots of email messages, it may take you some time to browse through the long list and find a single email or related email messages. Use the tabs of the Mail app to sort your emails into different categories.
Page 205 Invites or Meeting invitations (Exchange ActiveSync only) Displays meeting invitations which you have not yet accepted or declined. Attachments Displays all messages that have attachments. Can't see the tab that you want? Press and hold a tab and wait for the screen to show the other tabs.
Page 206 Email Quickly browsing your inbox If you have a long list of email messages in your inbox, it may not be easy to browse the list and find an email that you want. You can quickly browse through your inbox by using finger gestures. Choose a sorting order for displaying your email messages.
Page 207 Moving several email messages to another folder Switch to the email account you want to use. Tap the check boxes of email messages you want to move. Tap Move to, and then tap the folder where to move the email messages.
Page 208 Email Switch to the email account that you want to use for sending email. On the email account inbox, tap Fill in one or more recipients. You can: Enter email addresses directly in the To field, separating them § with a comma. As you enter email addresses, any matching addresses from your contacts list are displayed.
Page 209 Outbox folder. Once there’s Internet connection available, the saved email will be sent automatically next time HTC Rhyme syncs. Resuming a draft email message In the email account inbox, tap Tap the message.
Page 210 Email Managing the recipient list Filled up the To field but want to make changes in it? You can manage the recipient list and change who appears in the To, Cc, and Bcc fields. You must have entered contacts in the To, Cc, or Bcc field. In the To, Cc, or Bcc field, tap the Edit button.
Page 211 Press MENU as unread. Where are my unread emails? The Unread tab contains all your unread emails. Add it if it does not appear on your screen. Press and hold a tab. When the screen changes and shows you the area where you can rearrange icons, lift your finger. Press and hold the Unread tab, and then drag it to its new position.
Page 212 Email Setting the priority for an email message You can set the priority for an email message that you send. While composing the message, press MENU Tap Set priority. Select the priority for the message. If you selected High or Low priority, the priority appears below the subject line of the message.
Page 213 Searching emails from a contact Do you remember the sender, but can't find a particular email from this contact? You can search your mail accounts for emails from a specific contact. Switch to the email account you want to use. Press and hold an email from a contact.
Page 214: Changing Email Account Settings
Email Tap the box, and then select Out of the office. Set the dates and times for the period when you will be out of the office. Enter the auto-reply message. You can also send auto-reply messages to external recipients, which are contacts whose addresses are not in the same Microsoft Exchange server.
Page 215 Select from the following: Account settings General settings Send & Receive Notification settings Delete account Press BACK Deleting an email account Switch to the email account you want to delete. Press MENU Change the email account settings such as the name, email address, password, and description.
Page 216: About Calendar
Never miss an important date again. Use the Calendar app to schedule your events, meetings, and appointments. You can set up HTC Rhyme to stay in sync with the following types of calendars: On HTC Rhyme, sign in to your Google Account so you can sync §...
Page 217: Creating An Event
Creating an event You can create events that sync with your Google or Exchange ActiveSync calendars, as well as events on HTC Rhyme. Not signed in yet on your accounts? Your calendar events will be created under PC Sync, which you can later sync with your computer's Outlook Calendar through HTC Sync.
Page 218: Changing Calendar Views
Calendar If the event occurs on a regular basis, tap the Repetition box and then choose how often the event occurs. Tap Save. Changing Calendar views Easily switch between different calendar views by tapping the onscreen buttons. In Day, Week, and Agenda views, events are color coded to indicate which account or type of calendar they belong to.
Page 219 Using month view In month view, you will see markers on days that have events. Do any of the following in month view: Tap a day to view the events for that day. § Press and hold a day to open an options menu from which you can §...
Page 220: Managing Calendar Events
Calendar Slide left or right across the screen to view earlier or later weeks. § Managing Calendar events Viewing an event You can view your own events as well as events that other people have shared with you. In day view or agenda view, tap an event. The Event details screen then opens and shows the summary of the event.
Page 221: Editing An Event
While viewing an event, press MENU Do one of the following: Tap Bluetooth. You’ll be asked to turn on Bluetooth on HTC § Rhyme and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device.
Page 222: Accepting Or Declining A Meeting Invitation
Accepting or declining a meeting invitation If you're using an Exchange ActiveSync account on HTC Rhyme, tap the Invites tab in Calendar to see meeting invitations which you have not yet accepted or declined.
Page 223: Showing Or Hiding Calendars
Showing or hiding calendars In any Calendar view, tap hide it. Calendars are kept synchronized on HTC Rhyme, whether or not you hide them. to keep the reminders pending in the , and then select or clear a calendar to show or...
Page 224: Changing Calendar Settings
Configure event reminders to open an alert, send you a notification, or turn off event notifications on HTC Rhyme. Choose how soon before an event you want to be notified. Choose a ringtone to sound when you receive an event reminder.
Page 225: About The Calendar Widget
Include Select this check box to show weather information in the weather day view events list. City If weather is included, by default, day view displays your current location's weather. You can change it to display the weather of another city. About the Calendar widget You can add a Calendar widget to your Home screen.
Page 226: Maps And Location
Maps and location Maps and location Location settings Turning on location services In order to find your location on HTC Rhyme, you need to enable location sources. From the Home screen, press MENU Location. Select one or both of the following:...
Page 227: Google Maps
Google Maps About Google Maps Google Maps ™ lets you track your current location, view real-time traffic situations, and receive detailed directions to your destination. It also provides a search tool where you can locate places of interest or an address on a map, or view locations at street level.
Page 228 Maps and location Do any of the following: Move around Use Compass mode Zoom in Zoom out View information for a random location Swipe your finger to any direction on the screen to view nearby places on the map. to switch to Compass mode. In Compass mode, the map changes to an angled view and automatically orients itself depending on the direction you're facing.
Page 229 Searching for a location In Google Maps, you can search for a location, such as an address or a type of business or establishment (for example, museums). In Maps, enter the place you want to search for in the search box. to search for the location you entered or tap a suggested search item.
Page 230: Getting Directions
Maps and location Searching for a place of interest near you Use Places to find places of interest near your current location. Places uses Google Maps to search common places that you would want to find, such as the nearest gas station or ATM kiosk. Before using Places, you need to enable location sources.
Page 231 Do any of the following: Use your current location as the starting point, or enter a § location from where to start in the first text box. Then enter your destination in the second text box. to select an address from your contacts or a point that §...
Page 232: Getting Help
Maps and location Getting help Get help and more information about Maps. To open the help, press MENU browser opens and takes you to the Google Maps Help site. Finding your friends with Google Latitude (available by country) Google Latitude ®...
Page 233: Vz Navigator
Maps and location VZ Navigator Using VZ Navigator VZ Navigator tells you where you are and what’s nearby using Bing ® search. Transform your phone into a powerful navigation device so you can discover destinations around town or around the globe. From the Home screen, tap >...
Page 234: Android Market And Other Apps
Android Market and other apps Finding and installing apps from Android Market Android Market is the place to go to find new apps for HTC Rhyme. Choose from a wide variety of free and paid apps ranging from productivity apps, entertainment, to games.
Page 235 Do any of the following to find an app: Browse featured apps Browse apps by categories Search for an app When you find the app that you like, tap it and read its description and user reviews. To download or purchase the app, tap FREE (for free apps) or the price button under Buy (for paid apps).
Page 236 Android Market and other apps From the Home screen, tap § tap My apps. On the My apps screen, tap the app, and then tap Open. From the Home screen, tap § Downloaded tab, and then tap the app. Uninstalling an app You can uninstall any app that you have downloaded and installed from Android Market.
Page 237: Using The Clock
Using the Clock About the HTC Clock widget Use the HTC Clock widget to see your current date, time, and location. You can also use the Clock to show the time in another city. Changing the location on the Clock widget By default, the Clock widget on the Home screen displays your current weather.
Page 238: Using World Clock
Android Market and other apps Using the Clock app Get more from the Clock app than just the regular date and time. Use HTC Rhyme as a desk clock complete with weather information or as a world clock so you can see what time it is in several cities across the globe. You can also use it as an alarm clock, stopwatch, and countdown timer.
Page 239 Scroll through the list and tap your home city. Setting the time zone, date, and time To set the time zone, date, and time on HTC Rhyme manually, you need to turn off auto time sync first. On the World Clock tab, press MENU settings.
Page 240: Setting An Alarm
Tap Repeat. Select which days of the week to sound the § alarm, and then tap OK. Select the Vibrate check box if you want HTC Rhyme to also § vibrate when the alarm goes off. After you've finished setting the alarm, tap Done.
Page 241 Selected by default, this option allows the alarm to mode sound even when the volume is set to silent. Clear this check box if you want to silence the alarm when HTC Rhyme is in silent mode. Alarm volume Set the volume level that you want for the alarm.
Page 242: Checking Weather
§ You need to connect to the Internet. § Location services must be enabled. If you didn't enable it when you first set up HTC Rhyme, you can do so in Settings > Location. From the Home screen, tap Swipe your finger up or down the screen to check the weather in other cities.
Page 243: Changing Weather Options
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 fifteen cities. On the Weather screen, tap Add.
Page 244: About The Weather Widget
Android Market and other apps You can change the following weather settings: Update when opened Scheduled sync Update schedule Temperature scale Sound effects Monitor my location About the Weather widget Use the Weather widget to instantly check weather forecasts of your current location and other cities without having to open the Weather app.
Page 245: Reading News Feeds
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 You need to be signed in to a Google Account before using the News app.
Page 246: Adding A Keyword
Android Market and other apps Adding a keyword Easily find stories that interest you by entering a search keyword. From the Home screen, tap , and then tap My items > Keywords > Add keywords. Enter the keyword, and then tap Add. Your new keyword is displayed under the Keywords list.
Page 247 While reading the story, you can: Like Read full article Go to the web page where the story is published. Share Press MENU tagging the story. Changing update schedule and content settings While on the News app, press MENU More > Settings). Tap any of the following: Accounts Update when...
Page 248: Working On Documents
Android Market and other apps News content Mobile view About the News widget Use the News widget to read snippets of stories that you've subscribed to right from your Home screen. Working on documents Need to tweak a report while you're on the go? Use Polaris Office to easily view and edit Microsoft Office Word (.doc and .docx), Microsoft Office Excel (.xls and .xlsx), Microsoft Office PowerPoint (.ppt, .pps and .pptx), and plain text (.txt) files.
Page 249: Creating A Document
To view in landscape, turn HTC Rhyme sideways. Press MENU more. Creating a document From the Home screen, tap On the Polaris Office main screen, press MENU New. Choose a file type to create. Start entering text. When done, press MENU to keep your changes.
Page 250: Exercising With Endomondo
Make exercising easier and more fun. Endomondo lets you track your workouts, share them, or have friendly competition among other users. Now, your HTC Rhyme becomes a valuable companion while walking, cycling, running, or any other activity that helps you keep fit and healthy.
Page 251 If you are existing user of Endomondo, tap I have an account to log in. Scan the address book of your e-mail account or your friend list to find other users. If you have contacts that are using the app, you can connect with them to share workout, results, and more.
Page 252 Android Market and other apps Tap Add and choose how you want to look for friends. You can scan the address book of your email account or your friend list on Facebook. A list of friends is displayed. Tap Connect to add friends who are already using Endomondo, or tap Invite so friends can sign up.
Page 253 Listen to music. Tap § SD card. When done with your workout or when you have reached your goal, tap Pause > Stop and Save. Information about your workout is displayed on the History tab or shared with your friends and other users. Viewing your past workouts Use records of past workouts as benchmarks if you're working out to beat your own record.
Page 254: Watching Videos On Youtube
From the Home screen, tap Scroll through the list of videos, and then tap a video to watch it. While watching a video, you can: Turn HTC Rhyme sideways or double-tap the screen to watch § the video in full screen.
Page 255: Searching For Videos
Searching for videos On the YouTube main screen, tap Enter a search keyword, and then tap Scroll through the results and tap a video to watch it. You also have the option to show results that were just recently posted. Tap All time, and then select a time period you want. Clearing the search history On the YouTube main screen, press MENU Settings.
Page 256: Recording Your Voice
Voice Recorder can run on the background while you do other things on HTC Rhyme, except when you open other apps that also use audio functions. To go back to the Voice Recorder screen, slide open the Notifications panel, and then tap Voice Recorder.
Page 257: Sharing Games And Apps
To show options for sharing, deleting, or renaming the voice clip, press MENU Sharing a voice clip On the Voice Recorder screen, tap Press and hold the voice clip you want to share, and then tap Share. From the available options, choose how you want to share the voice clip.
Page 258 Android Market and other apps Press MENU games and apps that you downloaded and installed from Android Market. Tap an app, and then choose how to share it. When your friends see the link in your sent message, email, or status update, they can simply tap the link to go directly to the game or app in Android Market to download it.
Page 259: Completing Tasks
Productivity Completing tasks Use the Tasks app to organize and track to do's and tasks. With the Tasks app, you can: View a unified lists of tasks from your phone and your Exchange § ActiveSync accounts. Create tasks and group them into lists. §...
Page 260 Productivity Not signed in to your Exchange ActiveSync account? Press MENU Add account > Exchange ActiveSync. Enter the Exchange ActiveSync account details, and then tap Next. If your corporate Exchange Server does not support auto-detect, you’ll need to enter your Exchange Server settings after you tap Next.
Page 261 In the Tasks app, press MENU You can also select a specific account. If you want to view only tasks that you entered using HTC Rhyme , tap My tasks. Filtering tasks You can filter tasks by date due or by priority.
Page 262: Creating A Task
Productivity Tap the list that you want to show: Tap All lists to show all the lists in all your accounts. § Tap a specific account, and then tap the list that you want to § show. Renaming a list Press MENU Tap an account to view the lists under it.
Page 263: Managing Tasks
Priority of the task § Time and date when the task is due § If it is a task that is accomplished regularly. If so, you can also § set the due date for the repeating task. A description of the task. §...
Page 264 Productivity Marking a task complete When you're done with your task, you can mark it complete. Tap the check box next to the task. The task is striked off and then disappears from the list. To view your completed tasks, press MENU Sorting tasks Sort tasks by date, priority, or title.
Page 265 Tap OK. Postponing a task When you have not completed a task that is due, you can postpone it. When a task is postponed, its due date is automatically set to the day after. From the Home screen, open the Notifications panel. Tap the notification about the task that is due.
Page 266: Scanning Codes
Scan codes that contain contact information, a URL to a website, an § SMS message, and more. You can use the apps installed on HTC Rhyme to view, save, or send the scanned information. View previously scanned codes and edit their information §...
Page 267 Point HTC Rhyme at the code. Wait for HTC Rhyme to focus on the code and scan it. Depending on the information scanned, you can view prices of the same product on online stores, save the information, or more. The...
Page 268 Productivity Text or other notes No information after scanning a code? Prices and other information are available for products that are recorded in the database. If the product code scanned is not in the database, you can provide information about it. After scanning the bar code, a message appears.
Page 269 You can change the following: Sound Tap ON to turn the sound on or off. When activated, a sound plays when HTC Rhyme after scanning a code. Description Tap the icons on the top of the page to show only messages, URLs, text, phone numbers, or vCards.
Page 270 Productivity Vibrate Tap ON to turn the vibration mode on or off. When activated, HTC Rhyme vibrates after scanning a code. Tap ON when searching for nearby stores that sell the product. Data connection or Wi-Fi settings and GPS settings of your phone should also be turned on.
Page 271: Htc Sync
Store the same web bookmarks on both your computer and HTC § Rhyme. Install third-party mobile apps from your computer. § You need a storage card inserted into HTC Rhyme to be able to sync multimedia files and documents. HTC Sync...
Page 272: Installing Htc Sync
HTC Sync Installing HTC Sync § HTC Sync requires USB 2.0 on your computer to connect and sync with HTC Rhyme. § For trouble-free installation, first quit all running programs and temporarily exit from your anti-virus program before you start installing HTC Sync.
Page 273: Getting To Know The Workspace
Device panel. Clicking Overview displays basic software information and storage card usage, and lets you change the name of HTC Rhyme, or install third-party applications to HTC Rhyme. The Sync now button lets you start syncing the categories and §...
Page 274: Setting Up Synchronization
HTC Rhyme and your computer. Music sync options Bring the music tracks and songs you play on your computer to HTC Rhyme. If you have playlists created in iTunes you can sync these too and enjoy them on the go.
Page 275 Gallery sync options You can automatically sync photos and videos between HTC Rhyme and a computer. You can sync photos and videos in these formats: § Photos: *.bmp, *.gif, *.jpeg, *.jpg, *.png § Videos: *.3gp, *.3g2, *.mp4, *.wmv On the Device panel, click Gallery, and then click the On button.
Page 276 HTC Sync Calendar sync options HTC Rhyme can sync appointments and events with your calendar in Outlook (Outlook XP, Outlook 2003 or Outlook 2007) or Windows Calendar. On the Device panel, click Calendar, and then click the On button. Turning Calendar sync on means you want this category included every time you sync your computer and HTC Rhyme.
Page 277 Sync web browser bookmarks between HTC Rhyme and a computer. If you are using Google Chrome have selected it to sync with HTC Rhyme, make sure to close all browser windows before you begin synchronization. Using your favorite web browser on your computer, create a favorites folder named HTC bookmarks.
Page 278 HTC Sync keeps the information from your computer. Documents sync options You can sync files and documents from your computer to HTC Rhyme. You can also sync email attachments that you stored on the HTC Rhyme storage card to your computer.
Page 279: Synchronizing Htc Rhyme
Synchronizing HTC Rhyme Check the estimated usage bar beside the Sync now button for the estimated file size of new items to sync on HTC Rhyme. When there's not enough space left on your storage card, you'll see a warning icon and you won't be able to sync.
Page 280: Installing An App From Your Computer To Htc Rhyme
HTC Sync Installing an app from your computer to HTC Rhyme If you have application files (*.apk) on your computer, you can use HTC Sync to install them to HTC Rhyme. We strongly recommend you install only applications that you trust.
Page 281: Downloading The Latest Htc Sync Upgrade
Downloading the latest HTC Sync upgrade Visit the HTC support website (www.htc.com/support/) from time to time to check for the most recent HTC Sync upgrade so you can download and install it on your computer. After installing the latest upgrade, set up HTC Sync again to recognize and sync with HTC Rhyme.
Page 282: 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 or press BACK Selecting a keyboard layout You can choose from three different keyboard layouts to suit your typing style.
Page 283: Entering Text
Entering text Use the following keys while entering text using the onscreen keyboard: Press and hold keys with gray characters at the top to enter numbers, symbols, or accented letters. The gray character displayed on the key is the character that will be inserted when you press and hold that key.
Page 284: Enabling Multiple Keyboard Languages
Keyboard Enabling multiple keyboard languages If there are multiple keyboard languages available on HTC Rhyme, you can choose which languages to enable in the onscreen keyboard so that you can switch to these languages and use them to enter text.
Page 285: Entering Words With Predictive Text
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, just tap §...
Page 286 Keyboard Adding a word to the predictive text dictionary HTC Rhyme comes with a list of words that it references for predictive text suggestions. While entering text using the Standard keyboard layout, if you tap any word on the suggestion list, it is automatically added to the predictive text dictionary if it was not in the dictionary already.
Page 287 Backing up your personal dictionary to your storage card If you have a storage card installed, you can back up the new words you’ve added to the predictive text dictionary. From the Home screen, press MENU Language & keyboard > Touch Input. Tap Personal dictionary >...
Page 288: Entering Text By Speaking
§ Since HTC Rhyme uses Google’s speech-recognition service, you need to be connected to the Internet to enter text by speaking. Tap the voice input key. HTC Rhyme cues you to speak. Tell HTC Rhyme what you want to be typed in.
Page 289: Entering Text By Tracing
Entering text by tracing Instead of tapping the keys on the onscreen keyboard, you can "trace" to type words. Trace keyboard in Settings > Language & keyboard > Touch Input > Trace keyboard must be selected for you to use the Trace keyboard.
Page 290: Editing Text
Keyboard Editing text It's easy to cut, copy, and paste text using the keyboard. Some apps may offer their own way of selecting or copying text. Selecting text Highlight the text that you want to copy or cut. Press and hold the text field that contains the text to select until the magnifier appears.
Page 291: Adjusting Input Settings
Do one of the following: Tap Select word. When the word where you’ve placed the § text cursor is highlighted, drag the start and end markers to select the text you want. Tap Select all to select everything in the text field. §...
Page 292 Keyboard On the onscreen keyboard, tap the language key (for example, tap § if you’re currently using the English onscreen keyboard). Then on the International keyboard options menu, tap Settings. You must have more than two keyboard languages selected before you can access Touch Input settings using the language key.
Page 293: Internet Connections
Internet connections Data connection When you turn on HTC Rhyme for the first time, it will be automatically set up to use the mobile network of Verizon Wireless. Turning the data connection on or off Turning your data connection off can help save battery life and save money on data charges.
Page 294: Wi-Fi
Wireless & networks. Tap Mobile networks, and then select the Data roaming check box. Select the Data roaming sound check box if you’d like HTC Rhyme to play a sound so you’ll know when it’s connecting to a roaming network.
Page 295 Connecting to a Wi-Fi network with EAP-TLS security You may need to install a network certificate (*.p12) to HTC Rhyme 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.
Page 296: Checking The Wireless Network Status
Wireless & networks. On the Wireless & networks screen, tap Wi-Fi settings, and then tap the wireless network that HTC Rhyme is currently connected to. A message box is then displayed showing the Wi-Fi network name, status, speed, signal strength, and more.
Page 297: Connecting To A Virtual Private Network (Vpn)
You can get this information from your network administrator. Also, HTC Rhyme 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 Rhyme.
Page 298: Adding A Vpn Connection
Internet connections You can then download and install the certificates needed to access your local network. Your network administrator can tell you how to do this. Adding a VPN connection From the Home screen, press MENU Wireless & networks. Tap VPN settings > Add VPN, and then tap the type of VPN you want to add.
Page 299: Using Htc Rhyme As A Modem (Usb Tethering)
No Internet connection available for your computer? No problem. Use the Internet connection of HTC Rhyme to connect to the Internet. § To use HTC Rhyme as a modem, you need to install HTC Sync on your computer first. § You must have an approved data plan to use this service.
Page 300: Connecting Htc Rhyme To The Internet Through A Computer (Internet Pass-Through)
Internet via PPP (e.g. Dial UP, xDSL, or VPN), Internet Pass-through will only support TCP protocol. Connect HTC Rhyme to the computer using the provided USB cable. On the Choose a connection type screen, select Internet pass-...
Page 301: Using Htc Rhyme As A Wireless Router
HTC Rhyme as a wireless router. Select the Mobile Hotspot check box to turn on the wireless router. HTC Rhyme is ready to be used as a wireless router when you see the status bar.
Page 302: Bluetooth Basics
Changing the device name The device name identifies HTC Rhyme to other devices. From the Home screen, press MENU Wireless & networks. Tap Bluetooth settings.
Page 303: Connecting A Bluetooth Headset Or Car Kit
Tap Device name. Enter the new name for HTC Rhyme in the dialog box, and then tap 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. It’s the same procedure to set up stereo audio and hands-free.
Page 304 The pairing and connection status is displayed below the hands-free headset or car kit name in the Bluetooth devices section. When the Bluetooth headset or car kit is connected to HTC Rhyme, the Bluetooth connected icon is displayed in the status bar. Depending on the type of headset or car kit you have connected, you can then start using the headset or car kit.
Page 305: Disconnecting Or Unpairing From A Bluetooth Device
Tap Disconnect. Unpairing from a Bluetooth device You can make HTC Rhyme forget its pairing connection with another Bluetooth device. Doing so may require you to enter or confirm a passcode again if you want to reconnect to the other device.
Page 306: Sending Information Using Bluetooth
HTC Rhyme. Sending information using Bluetooth You can use Bluetooth to send information from HTC Rhyme to another Bluetooth enabled device such as a phone or notebook computer. You can send the following types of information, depending on the device you are...
Page 307 Photos or videos Contact Calendar appointment or event Music track Voice recording Turn on Bluetooth if you’re asked to do so. If you haven't paired with the receiving device before, tap Scan for devices. 1. On the Gallery app, choose an album. 2.
Page 308 Bluetooth Tap the name of the receiving device. If prompted, accept the pairing request on HTC Rhyme and on the receiving device. Also enter the same passcode or confirm the auto-generated passcode on both devices. On the receiving device, accept the file.
Page 309: Receiving Information Using Bluetooth
If the Bluetooth check box is not selected, select it to turn Bluetooth on. Select the Discoverable check box. On the sending device, send one or more files to HTC Rhyme. Refer to the device’s documentation for instructions on sending information over Bluetooth.
Page 310 Bluetooth When you open a received file, what happens next depends on the file type: Media files and documents are usually opened directly in a § compatible app. For example, if you open a music track, it starts playing in the Music app. For a vCalendar file, choose the calendar where you want to save §...
Page 311: Protecting Htc Rhyme With A Screen Lock Pattern, Pin, Or Password
Rhyme without your permission by setting a screen lock pattern, PIN or password. Your screen lock will be asked every time HTC Rhyme is turned on or when it’s idle for a certain period of time. From the Home screen, press MENU Security.
Page 312 Security You can also clear the Use visible pattern or Visible passwords on the Security screen if you don’t want your screen lock to display as you enter it onscreen. Changing your screen lock From the Home screen, press MENU Security.
Page 313: Encrypting Data On Htc Rhyme
If you’ve forgotten your screen lock pattern, you have up to five attempts to try and unlock HTC Rhyme. If this fails, you can unlock HTC Rhyme by entering your Google Account user name and password. On the unlock screen, enter your lock pattern.
Page 314: Backing Up Your Contacts
Tap SD & phone storage. Under Internal storage, tap Storage encryption. Set a password, and then tap OK. The encryption process starts. If you want to stop encrypting new information on HTC Rhyme, deselect the Storage encryption checkbox. Backing up your contacts Your phone features Verizon Backup Assistant, which automatically backs up your contacts to an online server.
Page 315: Manually Backing Up Your Contacts
Tap Backup Assistant. Tap Schedule and select a backup option from the menu. Manually backing up your contacts From the Home screen, press MENU Accounts & sync. Tap Backup Assistant. Tap Sync now. For more information on how to create a Backup Assistant account and how to use it, go to: http://support.vzw.com.
Page 316: Settings On Htc Rhyme
§ Choose sounds to use for the ringtones and notifications. § Adjust media playback volume. § Set to lower the ring volume when you move HTC Rhyme when it’s ringing, make it ring louder when inside a bag or pocket, and turn on the speakerphone when you flip it over.
Page 317 § Set the default USB connection type to use whenever you connect HTC Rhyme to your computer. § Or, select the Ask me check box to set HTC Rhyme to always display the screen for selecting the USB connection type.
Page 318 You need to unmount the storage card first before you can erase it. § Clear out the cache used by apps, move apps or uninstall apps if HTC Rhyme is running low on memory. § You can also do a factory reset.
Page 319: Changing Display Settings
Turn on or off scheduled checks for system software updates updates, or manually check for updates. About phone View different information about HTC Rhyme, such as the mobile network type, signal strength, battery level, and more. Changing display settings Adjusting the screen brightness manually From the Home screen, press MENU Tap Display >...
Page 320: Turning Automatic Screen Rotation Off
Tap the time before the screen turns off. Turning automatic screen rotation off By default, the screen orientation automatically adjusts depending on how you hold HTC Rhyme. Automatic rotation is not supported in all application screens. From the Home screen, press MENU Tap Display.
Page 321: Switching Animation Effects On Or Off
HTC Rhyme. From the Home screen, press MENU Tap Display > G-Sensor calibration. Place HTC Rhyme on a flat and level surface, and then tap Calibrate. After the recalibration process, tap OK. Keeping the screen on while charging HTC Rhyme You can keep the screen from turning off while you’re charging HTC...
Page 322: Changing Sound Settings
Settings Changing sound settings Switching between silent, vibration, and normal modes Do one of the following: 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 §...
Page 323 Select or clear the Quiet ring on pickup check box. Making HTC Rhyme ring louder with Pocket mode To help avoid missing incoming calls when HTC Rhyme is in your pocket or bag, the pocket mode feature gradually increases the ring volume and vibrates when you receive a call.
Page 324: Changing The Language
Settings Changing the language When you turn HTC Rhyme on for the first time, you’re asked to choose the language you want to use. If you want, you can still change the language after you set up HTC Rhyme. Changing the language adjusts the keyboard layout, date and time formatting, and more.
Page 325 Tap About phone > Battery > Battery use. Scheduling HTC Rhyme to switch to Sleep mode Set the Sleep mode schedule on HTC Rhyme so it doesn't consume too much battery power when it's not plugged in at night. Unlike the usual Sleep mode when you press the POWER button...
Page 326: Managing Memory
Settings Managing memory Checking how much phone memory is available for use From the Home screen, press MENU Tap SD & phone storage. The available phone memory is displayed in the Internal storage section. Checking the available storage card space From the Home screen, press MENU Tap SD &...
Page 327 On the All tab, tap an application. On the screen, tap Clear data and/or Clear cache. Uninstalling an app You cannot uninstall an app that's preinstalled on HTC Rhyme. From the Home screen, press MENU Settings , and then tap Settings.
Page 328: Stopping Running Applications Using Task Manager
On the Downloaded tab, tap the application you want to uninstall. Tap Uninstall. Moving an app to or from the storage card You cannot move an app that's preinstalled on HTC Rhyme. From the Home screen, press MENU Tap Applications > Manage applications.
Page 329: Checking Information About Htc Rhyme
Check the Wi-Fi MAC and Bluetooth addresses. Check the version and other information about the Android platform being used by HTC Rhyme. You can also check the version of the web browser. Read legal information from HTC and Google, and licenses used by HTC Rhyme.
Page 330: Update And Reset
Software updates From time to time, software updates for HTC Rhyme may be available. HTC Rhyme can check and then notify you if there’s a new update. You can then download and install the software update using the Wi-Fi or data connection.
Page 331: Installing An Update
After the download is complete, tap Install now and then tap OK in the Install system software update dialog box. Wait for the update to finish. HTC Rhyme will then restart automatically. Checking for updates manually From the Home screen, press MENU Tap Software updates >...
Page 332: Restarting Htc Rhyme
When asked to confirm, tap Restart. HTC Rhyme not responding? If HTC Rhyme does not respond when you touch the screen or press the buttons, you can still restart it. Press and hold the POWER button for at least 10 seconds, and then release it.
Page 333: Resetting Htc Rhyme
Resetting HTC Rhyme Do a factory reset to return HTC Rhyme to its original state before the first time you turned it on. If you’re passing HTC Rhyme on to someone else or HTC Rhyme has a persistent problem that cannot be solved, you can perform a factory reset (also called a hard reset).
Page 334 Update and reset Press VOLUME DOWN to select FACTORY RESET, and then press the POWER button.
Page 335: Trademarks And Copyrights
Trademarks and copyrights © 2011 HTC Corporation. All Rights Reserved. HTC, the HTC logo, the HTC quietly brilliant logo, HTC Rhyme, Friend Stream, HTC Sense, HTC Sync, and HTC Watch are trademarks or service marks of HTC Corporation. Google, the Google logo, Android, the Android logo, Android Market, the...
Page 336 The information is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice. HTC also reserves the right to revise the content of this document at any time without prior notice.
Page 337 Index Airplane mode Alarm Android Market Apps - deleting 234, 280 - installing Back up contacts Battery - optimizing battery life Bluetooth - connecting a Bluetooth headset or car - disconnecting or unpairing - sending information - sharing music - turning on or off Browser - bookmarks - navigating and zooming...
Page 338 - workout Exchange ActiveSync - Out of office - sending a meeting request - working with Exchange ActiveSync email Facebook - sharing your location Facebook for HTC Sense Factory reset Firmware Flight mode Friend Stream Gallery - about - editing photos...
Page 339 Internet calling Internet connection - Internet pass-through - Tethering - VPN - Wi-Fi - wireless router Internet pass-through Keyboard - copying and pasting text - dictionary - editing text - entering text - entering text by speaking - predictive text - selecting text Language Leap view...
Page 340 Index Notifications - panel Online accounts - about - managing Onscreen keyboard - copying and pasting text - dictionary - editing text - entering text - entering text by speaking - predictive text - selecting text - settings Optimizing battery life Pair a Bluetooth device People - adding a new contact...
Page 341 Scan - bar code - history - scanning a code Scenes Screen - adjusting screen brightness - changing the time before the screen turns off - recalibrating G-sensor - turning off screen rotation SD card 103, 104 Search Security - changing your screen lock - locking with a screen lock pattern, PIN, or password Settings...
Page 342 Index Wallpaper - changing Weather - adding cities - checking weather Web browser Wi-Fi - calling - connecting to another network - network status - turning on Widgets - adding - changing settings - removing Wireless router YouTube - sharing videos...

HTC Rhyme User Manual

Getting Started

Basics

Personalizing

Phone Calls

Messages

Search and Web Browser

Camera

Photos, Videos, and Music

HTC Services

Accounts and Sync

People

Social

Email

Calendar

Maps and Location

Android Market and Other Apps

Productivity

HTC Sync

Keyboard

Internet Connections

Bluetooth

Security

Settings

Update and Reset

Trademarks and Copyrights

Quick Links

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