Page 1 Your HTC Incredible S User guide...
Page 2: Conventions Used In This Guide
Conventions used in this guide In this user guide, we use the following symbols to indicate useful and important information: This is a note. A note often gives additional information, such as what happens on your phone when you choose to do or not to do a certain action. A note also provides information that may only be applicable to some situations.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Rearranging or removing widgets and icons on your Home screen Rearranging the Home screen Changing your ringtones and alarms Rearranging or hiding application tabs Phone calls Making calls Receiving calls HTC Caller ID Using in-call options Using Call history Call services Turning Airplane mode on or off...
Page 4 Synchronizing with online accounts Synchronizing with your computer Social Facebook for HTC Sense Facebook for Android What’s the difference between Facebook for Android and Facebook for HTC Sense? Tweeting on your phone Friend Stream Chatting in Google Talk Email Using Gmail...
Page 5 Contents Clock and Weather About the HTC Clock widget About the Clock app Using Desk Clock Using World Clock Setting the alarm clock Checking weather About the Weather widget Internet connections Data connection Wi-Fi Adding connection widgets Connecting to a virtual private network (VPN)
Page 6 Contents Maps and location Turning on location services Locations Google Maps More apps Watching videos on YouTube Reading news feeds Reading eBooks Working on documents, spreadsheets, and presentations Keeping track of your stocks Listening to FM Radio Recording your voice Using Flashlight Finding and installing apps from Android Market Sharing games and apps...
Page 7: Basics
Basics Basics Inside the box You will find the following inside the box: Phone .5mm stereo headset   Battery (preinstalled) Power adapter   microSD™ card (preinstalled) Quick start guide   USB cable Safety and regulatory guide   Your phone Front panel You’ll see the HOME, MENU, BACK, and SEARCH buttons when your phone is switched on.
Page 8: Top Panel
Basics Top panel 3.5mm headset jack 2 Microphone 3 POWER Left panel VOLUME UP 2 VOLUME DOWN 3 USB connector Back panel 8 megapixel camera 2 Dual LED flash 3 Back cover 4 Speaker...
Page 9: Back Cover
Basics Back cover Removing the back cover Remove the back cover to access the battery compartment, SIM card slot, and storage card slot. With the phone switched off, hold your phone securely with the front facing down. Starting from the small opening at the bottom of the phone, lift the back cover and remove it completely.
Page 10: Sim Card
Basics SIM card The SIM card contains your phone number, service details, and phonebook/message memory. Your phone supports both 1.8 V and V SIM cards. Some legacy SIM cards may not function with your phone. You should consult with your mobile operator for a replacement SIM card.
Page 11: Storage Card
Basics Storage card Use the microSD card to store your photos, videos, and music. You’ll find the microSD card already inserted in your phone. Inserting the storage card 1. Take the back cover off. See “Back cover” for details. 2. Insert the microSD card into the storage card slot with its gold contacts facing down and push it until it clicks into place.
Page 12: Battery
Basics Battery Your phone uses a rechargeable battery. Please use only original batteries and accessories that came with your phone or replacements that we recommend. How long the battery can last before it needs recharging depends on how you use your phone.
Page 13: Charging The Battery
Basics Charging the battery The battery is partially charged when shipped. Before you turn on and start using your phone, it is recommended that you charge the battery. Some batteries perform best after several full charge/discharge cycles. Only the power adapter and USB sync cable provided with your phone must be used to ...
Page 14: Switching Your Phone On Or Off
Basics Switching your phone on or off Switching your phone on Press and hold the POWER button. Easy. When you turn on the phone for the first time, you’ll need to set it up. See the Getting started chapter for details. Switching your phone off 1.
Page 15: Getting Started
Getting started Getting started Setting up your phone for the first time When you switch on your phone for the first time, you’ll be asked to set up your phone. You can choose your language, how you want to connect to the Internet, and whether you want your current location to be automatically detected. If you still have personal contacts and calendar events stored on your old phone, you can easily transfer them to your new phone through Bluetooth as well.
Page 16: Extended Home Screen
Getting started Extended Home screen As you start to do more things with your phone, you might find that one Home screen is not enough. No problem. You can use up to six extra screens. It should be plenty. Slide your finger horizontally to the left or right and you’ll discover more space for adding icons, widgets, and more.
Page 17: Status And Notifications
Getting started Status and notifications Status icons You can tell a lot about your phone by checking the icons in its status bar. Here’s what each one means: Signal strength Battery is full GPRS connected Battery is charging GPRS in use Battery is low (0% remaining) EDGE connected Battery is very low (10% remaining) EDGE in use...
Page 18: Notification Icons
Getting started Notification icons A busy life means a busy phone. Notification icons on the status bar make it easy for you to keep on top of your messages, calendar events and alarms. Here’s what each one means: New Gmail/Google Mail message Call in progress New Microsoft Exchange Missed call...
Page 19: Notifications Panel
Getting started Notification LED The notification LED shows a: Solid green light when the phone is connected to the power adapter or a  computer and the battery is fully charged. Flashing green light when you have a pending notification. ...
Page 20: Connecting Your Phone To A Computer
Charge only Select this option if you only want to charge the battery while your phone is connected to your computer. HTC Sync Select this option to synchronize contacts, calendar, and other information between your computer and your phone. For more information, see “Synchronizing with your computer”...
Page 21: Copying Files To Or From The Storage Card
Getting started You can also change the type of USB connection on-the-fly, without having to disconnect and reconnect your phone. Slide open the Notifications panel, and then tap the notification that says “Select to change USB connection type” to open the Connect to PC screen again.
Page 22: Searching Your Phone And The Web
Getting started Searching your phone and the Web Find all types of information on your phone and the Web. Search Anywhere sifts through different files, information, and apps on your phone. You can also choose to search the Web using your favorite web search service. From the Home screen, tap >...
Page 23 Getting started Quickly looking up information on the Web Quick Lookup helps you learn about something right on the spot. When you enter a new word or phrase, you can readily look it up in popular websites or search services such as Google Search, Wikipedia, YouTube, Google Translate, and Google Dictionary.
Page 24: Adjusting The Volume
Getting started Adjusting the volume Adjusting the ringer volume changes the volume level of the phone ringtone, while adjusting the media volume changes the volume level of sound notifications and music or video playback. Adjusting the ringer volume Press the VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN button on the left panel of the ...
Page 25: Sleep Mode
Getting started Sleep mode Sleep mode saves battery power by putting your phone into a low power state while the display is off. It also stops accidental button presses when the phone’s in your bag or pocket. You’ll still receive messages and calls though. To change the delay before your screen turns off, see “Adjusting the time before the screen turns off”...
Page 26: Personalizing
Personalizing Personalizing Making your phone truly yours Make your phone look and sound just the way you want it. Personalize your phone with a different wallpaper, skin, ringtone, and notification sound for events such as incoming text, email, and calendar reminders. Tap the Personalize button ( ) right on the Home screen to get started.
Page 27 Apply. Gallery Choose a photo that you have taken using the camera or copied to your storage card. Crop the photo and then tap Save. To download more wallpapers, tap Wallpaper > HTC wallpapers > Get more.
Page 28: Applying A New Skin 8
> 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 29 Personalizing Changing the settings of a widget Basic settings of some widgets (for example, the People and Mail widgets) can be modified from the Home screen. 1. Press and hold a widget on the Home screen. The phone vibrates and you’ll see a colored box around the widget. Don’t lift your finger just yet.
Page 30: Adding Icons And Other Shortcuts On Your Home Screen 0
Personalizing Adding icons and other shortcuts on your Home screen Place app icons on your Home screen to open apps quicker. You can also add shortcuts to settings and specific information such as a bookmarked webpage, someone’s phone number, a music playlist, route directions, and many other items, to your Home screen.
Page 31: Rearranging Or Removing Widgets And Icons On Your Home Screen 1
Personalizing Renaming a folder Tap the folder to open it. Press and hold the folder window’s title bar. Enter a new folder name and then tap OK. Rearranging or removing widgets and icons on your Home screen Rearrange the widgets and icons on your Home screen to give room for adding more items to the Home screen.
Page 32: Rearranging The Home Screen
Personalizing Rearranging the Home screen Reorder your Home screen panels in any way that fits how you use the Home screen. For example, move the panels with frequently-used widgets, shortcuts, and folders closer to the main Home screen. 1. Pinch the Home screen to show the Leap view. 2.
Page 33 A sample tone briefly plays when selected. 4. Tap Apply. Although you won’t be able to import notification sounds from your storage card, you can tap Get more to download more audio files from HTC Hub. Changing the alarm sound From the Home screen, tap >...
Page 34: Rearranging Or Hiding Application Tabs 4
Personalizing Deleting sound sets From the Home screen, tap > Sound set. Press MENU, and then tap Delete. Tap one or more sound sets you want to delete. Tap Delete. Rearranging or hiding application tabs You can rearrange the tabs at the bottom of some of your phone’s apps to prioritize the types of information you frequently use or remove the tabs you don’t really need.
Page 35: Phone Calls
Phone calls Phone calls Making calls Most SIM cards come with a PIN (personal identification number) set by your mobile operator. If you’re asked for a PIN, enter it and then tap OK. If you enter the wrong PIN three times, your SIM card is blocked. To unlock your SIM card, see “Restoring a SIM card that has been locked out”...
Page 36: Using Speed Dial
Phone calls What is Smart dial? The phone dialer’s Smart Dial feature makes it quick and easy for you to place a call. Simply enter the phone number or first few letters of the person’s name you want to call. Smart Dial automatically searches and filters your contacts list (stored on your phone, SIM card, and online accounts such as Google Account and Exchange ActiveSync) and the phone numbers from the call history.
Page 37: Calling A Phone Number In An Email
Phone calls Calling a phone number in an email From the Home screen, tap > Mail. In your email account’s inbox, tap the email that contains the phone number to call. In the email body, tap the phone number. A selection menu then pops up and the phone number is highlighted.
Page 38: Receiving Calls 8
Phone calls Receiving calls When you receive a phone call from a contact, the Incoming call screen appears and displays the caller ID icon, name, and phone number of the calling party. When you receive a phone call from someone who is not stored in People, only the default caller ID icon and phone number appear on the Incoming call screen.
Page 39: Htc Caller
If the phone is already facing down, the phone will still ring when there are subsequent incoming calls. HTC Caller ID Everytime you make a call or your friend gives you a ring, you get to see your friend’s latest status update from social networks like Facebook or Twitter right on the call screen.
Page 40: Switching Between Calls
Phone calls Switching between calls If you’re already on a call and accept another call, you can choose to switch between the two calls. 1. When you receive another call, tap Answer to accept the second call, and to put the first call on hold.
Page 41: Turning The Speakerphone On Or Off During A Call
Phone calls Turning the speakerphone on or off during a call To turn the speakerphone on, you can do any of the following: Flip your phone over during a call (be sure that Flip for speaker is selected in  HOME >...
Page 42: Using Call History
Phone calls Using Call history Use the Call history to check missed calls, your dialed numbers and received calls. Checking a missed call You will see the missed call icon in the status bar when you miss a call. 1. Slide open the Notifications panel to check who the caller is. 2.
Page 43: Call Services
Phone calls Clearing the call history list On the Call history screen, you can do the following: To remove one name or number from the list, press and hold the name or  number, and then tap Delete from call history. To clear the entire list, press MENU, and then tap Delete all.
Page 44: Turning Airplane Mode On Or Off
Phone calls Turning Airplane mode on or off In many countries, you are required by law to turn off the phone while on board an aircraft. A way to turn off the phone function is to switch your phone to Airplane mode. When you enable Airplane mode, all wireless radios on your phone are turned off, including the call function, data services, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi.
Page 45: People
People People About People With the People app, you can sync your phone with contacts from your Google Account, computer, and Facebook. You can also sync with work contacts from the Exchange ActiveSync Server in your workplace. To find out how, see “Ways of getting contacts into your phone.”...
Page 46: Setting Up My Contact Card
On the All tab of the People screen, tap Me. If you are logged in to your Facebook account through Facebook for HTC Sense, instead of Me, you will see the name you use in Facebook. Tap your name. Then press MENU and tap Edit.
Page 47: Adding A New Contact
People Your new HTC phone then tries to pair with your old phone. You’ll then see a security passkey on the Transfer Data screen. 6. On your old phone, enter this passkey or simply confirm it. 7. Select the Contacts check box (and other supported types of data you want to import), and then tap Next.
Page 48: Merging Contact Information
People Importing a contact from an Exchange ActiveSync account You can search for a work contact from your Exchange ActiveSync account, and then copy it to your phone. You need to have your Exchange ActiveSync account set up on your phone first. To find out how, see “Adding a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account“...
Page 49 People Viewing a list of all your linked contacts From the Home screen, tap > People. On the All tab, press MENU, then tap More > Linked contacts. The All linked contacts list then opens where you can check the account types and information merged.
Page 50: Your Contacts List
People Your contacts list The All tab of the People screen shows all your contacts, including Google contacts, Exchange ActiveSync contacts, Phone contacts, contacts stored on your SIM card, and Facebook contacts. If you signed in to your Google Account and Facebook account when you first set up the phone, your contacts from those accounts will appear in the contacts list when you open People.
Page 51: Filtering Your Contacts List
People Filtering your contacts list You can choose to display contacts of a particular type only, for example Google contacts or Facebook contacts. From the Home screen, tap > People. On the All tab, press MENU, then tap View. Select the types of contacts you want to show in your contacts list. You can also choose how you want to display and sort your contacts.
Page 52: Contact Information And Conversations
You’ll be able to see updates such as posted status messages, uploads, and profile changes from all these accounts. To find out more about Facebook for HTC Sense, see the Social chapter. 5 Gallery tab Shows the contact’s Facebook and Flickr photo albums. Tap an album to look at the photos in the album.
Page 53 People Editing a contact’s information From the Home screen, tap > People. On the All tab, press and hold the contact, and then tap Edit contact. You cannot edit the contact information of a Facebook friend. 3. Enter the new information for the contact. 4.
Page 54: Contact Groups
People Contact groups Assign contacts to groups so you can easily send a message or email to a whole group. You can also sync groups on your phone with the groups in your Google account, accessible via your computer’s web browser. We’ve also added the Frequent group as a special group type that automatically stores the contacts you dial or get calls from the most.
Page 55: Deleting A Group
People Sending a message or email to a group You will be charged by your mobile provider 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 >...
Page 56: People Widget
People People widget Put the group of people you contact most right on the Home screen of your phone by adding them as the People widget. Using the People widget, you can instantly place a call, send a message, or view details of a favorite contact with a single tap. Adding People widgets Stay in touch with different circles of friends or colleagues in your life.
Page 57: Keyboard
Keyboard Keyboard Using the onscreen keyboard When you start an app or select a field that requires text or numbers, the onscreen keyboard becomes available. After entering your text, you can tap or press BACK to close the onscreen keyboard. Selecting a keyboard layout You can choose from three different keyboard layouts to suit your typing style.
Page 58: Enabling Multiple Keyboard Languages
Keyboard Backspace key. Tap to delete the previous character. Language key. The key you see depends on the keyboard language you are currently using. Tap to switch to another keyboard language (see “Enabling multiple keyboard languages”). You can also access onscreen keyboard settings. Tap to toggle between Multitap and XT9 predictive modes when using the Compact QWERTY or Phone keypad layout.
Page 59: Entering Words With Predictive Text
Keyboard Entering words with predictive text The onscreen keyboard has predictive text to help you type quickly and accurately. Predictive text input is enabled by default, and word suggestions are displayed as you type. To enter a word in predictive mode, do any of the following: If you see the word you want highlighted in green or orange, you can simply ...
Page 60: Entering Text By Speaking
Keyboard Editing or deleting a word in the predictive text dictionary You can edit or remove words that you previously added to the predictive text dictionary. From the Home screen, press MENU, and then tap Settings > Language & keyboard > Touch Input. Tap Personal dictionary >...
Page 61: Editing Text
Keyboard Editing text You can select, copy, or cut the text you enter using the onscreen keyboard, then paste it in another text field within or across apps. Some apps may offer their own way of selecting or copying text. Selecting text Highlight a portion of a text or select all that you want to copy or cut.
Page 62: Adjusting Touch Input Settings
Keyboard 3. Drag your finger to move the text cursor to where you want to paste the text. 4. After positioning the text cursor, lift your finger. The text selection menu then pops up. 5. Tap Paste. Adjusting touch input settings Open the Touch Input settings by doing one of the following: On the onscreen keyboard, tap the Language key (for example, tap ...
Page 63 Keyboard Other settings Sound feedback Select to hear a clicking sound whenever you tap a key on the keyboard. Vibrate when typing Select to enable vibration feedback whenever you tap a key on the keyboard. Finger touch precision Calibration tool Tap to re-calibrate the keyboard touch accuracy.
Page 64: Messages
Messages Messages About Messages Keep in touch with important people in your life. Use the Messages app to compose and send text (SMS) and multimedia messages (MMS). From the Home screen, tap > Messages. On the All messages screen, all your sent and received messages are neatly grouped into conversations, by contact name or phone number.
Page 65: Sending A Text Message (Sms)
Messages Sending a text message (SMS) If you exceed the limit on the number of characters for a single text message, your text message will be delivered as one but will be billed as more than one message. From the Home screen, tap > Messages. On the All messages screen, tap Compose message.
Page 66: Sending A Multimedia Message (Mms)
Messages Sending a multimedia message (MMS) To compose a multimedia message, start by creating a new text message. Then choose the type of attachment to include in your message. From the Home screen, tap > Messages. On the All messages screen, tap Compose message. 3.
Page 67: Resuming A Draft Message
Messages Creating a slideshow In a multimedia message, you can add slides, each containing a photo, video, or audio. > Slideshow. In the multimedia message you’re composing, tap On the Edit slideshow screen, tap Add slide. Tap Slide 1. To compose your slideshow, do any of the following: Add a picture Tap Insert picture.
Page 68: Viewing A Message
Messages Viewing a message To open and read your received messages, you can: Press and hold the status bar, and then slide your finger down to open the  Notifications panel. Tap the new message notification. Open the Messages app to access and read the message. ...
Page 69: Viewing And Saving An Attachment From A Multimedia Message
Messages 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. To download the entire message, tap the Download button at the right side of the message.
Page 70: Managing Message Conversations
Messages 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 71: Setting Message Options
Messages Deleting a conversation On the All messages screen, press and hold a contact (or phone number) whose messages you want to delete, and then tap Delete. While looking at the exchange of messages in a conversation, you can also press MENU and then tap More >...
Page 72: Storage Settings
Messages Storage settings Delete old messages Automatically delete older messages, except for locked messages, when the set limits are reached. Text message limit Choose the maximum number of text messages to store in each conversation thread (this does not include locked messages).
Page 73: Accounts And Sync
Accounts and sync Accounts and sync Synchronizing with online accounts About online accounts These are some of the types of information your phone can sync with your online accounts: Gmail and Exchange ActiveSync email. For details, see the Email chapter.  Google and Exchange ActiveSync contacts, as well as your friends’ contact ...
Page 74: Adding A Social Network Account
Accounts and sync Forgot your Google Account password? If you have forgotten your Google Account password, you can try to recover it by going to the Google website. On your phone or computer, open your web browser and go to https://www.google.com/accounts/ForgotPasswd.
Page 75 Accounts and sync Changing account settings You can change settings such as the sync frequency and the types of information synchronized, the kinds of notification you receive, and the way that account information is displayed. On the Accounts & sync screen, tap the account that you want to edit. Tap the type of information you want to sync or select an item to edit its settings.
Page 76: Synchronizing With Your Computer
Make sure the microSD card is inserted to your phone. Copy the HTC Sync installer from the microSD card to your computer and use it to install. The HTC Sync version in the microSD card that came with your phone can be installed on a ...
Page 77: Setting Up Htc Sync To Recognize Your Phone
2. When your phone prompts you to choose a type of USB connection, tap HTC Sync, and then tap Done. 3. Wait for HTC Sync to recognize your phone. On the Device setup screen, enter a name for your phone.
Page 78: Setting Up Synchronization
Accounts and sync Setting up synchronization Music Bring the music tracks and songs you play on your computer to your phone. If you have playlists created in iTunes® or Windows Media® Player, you can sync these too and enjoy them on the go. You can sync audio files in these formats: *.aac, *.amr, *.m4a, *.mid, *.midi, *.mp, *.wav, and *.wma.
Page 79 If you are using Google Chrome™ or Firefox® Internet browsers and have selected it to sync  with your phone, make sure to close all browser windows before you begin synchronization. When conflicting information is found on both the phone and computer, HTC Sync keeps the  information from your computer.
Page 80 The Locations feature will be available in the next release of HTC Sync. Visit our support website (www.htc.com/support) from time to time to check for updates and more information.
Page 81: Downloading Maps Or Purchasing Services
Accounts and sync Downloading maps or purchasing services You can download maps for free or purchase premium services such as navigation, safety cameras, and turn-by-turn voice instructions. Adding products to your shopping cart 1. On the Device panel, click Locations, and then click the On button. 2.
Page 82: Installing Apps From Your Computer To Your Phone
Accounts and sync Installing apps from your computer to your phone If you have application files (*.apk) on your computer, you can use HTC Sync to install them to your phone (running an Android platform). We strongly recommend you install only applications that you trust.
Page 83: Social
If you signed in to your Facebook account when you turned on and set up your phone for the first time, that means your Facebook account is linked to Facebook for HTC Sense on your phone. (If you did not do this, see the Accounts and sync chapter to find out how to sign in to Facebook for HTC Sense.)
Page 84: Facebook For Android
Social Check your friends’ Facebook status updates in Friend Stream. See “Friend  Stream” to find out the things you can do in the Friend Stream app. Add your Facebook events and your friends’ birthdays to the Calendar app.  See the Calendar chapter for details.
Page 85: What's The Difference Between Facebook For Android And Facebook For Htc Sense
“Adding a social network account” in the Accounts and sync chapter. Twitter for HTC Sense and Peep share the same login credentials. This means that when you use Peep on your phone for tweeting, you can also link your contacts to their Twitter profiles...
Page 86: Using Peep
Social Using Peep From the Home screen, tap > Peep. Peep opens in the All tweets tab. Tap in this area to compose and send a tweet. Tap a person’s name to check profile details and all of his or her tweets. If you have linked the contact in People, tap the photo or icon to open a menu where you can quickly choose how to communicate with the contact.
Page 87: Searching For Twitter Users To Follow
Social Searching for Twitter users to follow On the Peep screen, press the SEARCH button. Type a Twitter name in the search box. You can also narrow down the search when you tap > Users. 3. Tap 4. In the list of search results, tap the Twitter user you want to follow. 5.
Page 88: Friend Stream
To use your Facebook account on Friend Stream, you need to be signed in via  Facebook for HTC Sense. See “Facebook for HTC Sense” in this chapter. Tap in this area to compose and send a status update. If you have linked the contact in People, tap the photo or icon to open a menu where you can quickly choose how to communicate with the contact.
Page 89 Social Enter your status update. 4. If you do not want to send the status update to all your social network accounts, and clear the check boxes of the social networks to exclude. 5. Tap and then choose what you want to attach to your tweet or status update. App recommendation Choose an app you’ve installed from Android Market that you want to share with others.
Page 90 Social Checking notifications from your social networks Slide to the Notifications tab to easily see a single feed of your notifications from different social networks. It can be a comment on your Facebook post, a mention or direct message in Twitter, a tagged photo of you, and more. About the Friend Stream widget Use the Friend Stream widget so you can easily update your status and view other people’s status updates right on the Home screen.
Page 91: Chatting In Google Talk
Social 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 the phone, you are already signed in to Google Talk. Chatting with friends From the Home screen, tap >...
Page 92 Social Tap your picture, and then tap Remove to remove your photo, or Change to select another picture on the storage card. Note that if you’ve selected a big picture, you will be asked to crop it. Tap Done. Your online status, message, and picture appear in your contact’s Friends lists and in other apps where your Google Talk status are displayed.
Page 93: Email
Email Email Using Gmail Gmail is Google’s web-based email service. When you first set up your phone, make sure you sign into your Google Account so you can send and receive Gmail messages. 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 your phone, and then switch between accounts in Gmail.
Page 94: Sending A New Message
Email Select messages and Tap the box ( ) before the email or conversation. Then tap conversations the onscreen buttons at the bottom to choose what to do with the selected messages or conversations. Display messages Tap Inbox at the top left of the screen, and then tap another and conversations of label (such as Sent, Drafts, or your created label) to view its another label...
Page 95 Email 3. In the Inbox, tap the unread email or the conversation with the unread email to view it. 4. On the email message or conversation, do any of the following: Scroll through the messages in the conversation by swiping your finger up ...
Page 96 Email Searching and organizing your emails Searching for messages You can search for messages that contain one or more words in their contents or in their addresses, subjects, labels, and so on. When you search for messages, all of the messages in your Gmail account on the web are included (except those labeled Trash or Spam), not just those that you’ve synchronized onto your phone.
Page 97: Changing Gmail Settings
Email Filtering conversations You can choose to display conversations that have the same label or only those that are starred. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Gmail. 2. When viewing your Inbox or another conversation list, tap the name of the current label at the top left of the screen to open the labels selection screen.
Page 98: Getting Help
Email Reply all Select this check box if you want to replace the Reply button ) in message headers with the Reply all button ( ), so you don’t need to tap the arrow ( ) to access it. Auto-advance Select which conversation to display after you delete or archive a conversation.
Page 99: Using Mail
Email Using Mail Use the Mail app to add your webmail and other POP or IMAP email accounts. You can also set up and use your Exchange ActiveSync email on your phone. Adding a POP3/IMAP email account From the Home screen, tap >...
Page 100 Email 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 your phone. To switch between email accounts, tap the bar that shows the current email account, and then tap another account. Viewing the unified inbox of all your email accounts You can view email from all your accounts just in one place without having to switch to different accounts.
Page 101 Email 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. To skim through your email messages easier, tap one of the following tabs to change the view of your inbox: Received.
Page 102: Managing Email Messages
Email Your screen then jumps to the next or previous set of email messages based on your chosen sorting order. For instance: If your email messages are arranged by date, your screen jumps to the email  messages received on the previous or next date, depending on your sorting order.
Page 103: Sending An Email Message
Email Moving an email message after reading In the open message, press MENU, and then tap More > Move to. Deleting all messages First tap the check box of any email message. Press MENU, and then tap Select all. Tap Delete. Switching to other mail folders Press MENU, and then tap Folders.
Page 104: Reading And Replying To An Email Message
Email Location You can attach location information. Send your current location (requires GPS to be turned on) or a location you pick on a map. For more information, see the Maps and location chapter. Document Attach a PDF file or an Office document such as a text file or a spreadsheet.
Page 105 Email Working with Exchange ActiveSync email If you sync your phone with your work Exchange ActiveSync account, you can read, reply, send, and manage email in the same easy way as with a POP/IMAP account. In addition, you can also use some powerful Exchange features. To find out how you can set up your Exchange ActiveSync account, see “Adding a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account”...
Page 106: Changing Email Account Settings
Email Changing email account settings Switch to the email account whose settings you want to change. Press MENU and then tap More > Settings. Select from the following: Account settings Change the email account settings such as the name, email address, password, and description.
Page 107: Calendar
Google accounts. If you have not signed in to your Google Account yet, see the Accounts and sync chapter to find out how to sign in. If you’re using Microsoft Outlook on your computer, you can set up HTC Sync ...
Page 108 Calendar Select your Exchange ActiveSync account to create an Exchange  ActiveSync calendar event. 4. Enter a name for the event. 5. To specify the date and time of the event, do one of the following: If there is a time frame for the event, tap the From and To date and time to ...
Page 109: Changing Calendar Views
Calendar Sending a meeting request using Calendar (Exchange ActiveSync only) If you have an Exchange ActiveSync account set up on your phone, you can use Calendar to create a meeting appointment and send a meeting request email to the people you want to invite to your meeting. 1.
Page 110: Day And Agenda Views
Calendar Day and Agenda views Day view displays a list of the events of one day and also shows weather information at the bottom of the screen when you’re viewing events of the current day. Agenda view shows a list of all your events in chronological order. The color bars on the left side of the events indicate the type of calendar in which the event is part of.
Page 111: Managing Calendar Events
Calendar When in Week view: You can press and hold on a time slot to create a new event at that time.  Tap an event to view its details.  Slide left or right across the screen to view earlier or later weeks. ...
Page 112: Calendar Event Reminders
Calendar When editing an event, tap Delete.  If the event repeats, you’ll be asked whether you want to delete just that occurrence, this and all future occurrences, or all past and future occurrences in your Calendar. Sharing an event (vCalendar) You can share a calendar event as a vCalendar to someone’s phone using Bluetooth or by sending it as a file attachment with your email or message.
Page 113: Displaying And Synchronizing Calendars
Calendar Displaying and synchronizing calendars You can select which calendars to show or hide on your phone’s Calendar, and which ones to keep synchronized. Showing or hiding calendars In any Calendar view, press MENU , tap More > Calendars, and then select or clear a calendar to show or hide it.
Page 114: Changing Calendar Settings
Calendar Changing Calendar settings You can change Calendar settings to specify how it displays events and how it notifies you of upcoming events. In any Calendar view, press MENU and then tap More > Settings to access Calendar’s settings. Reminder settings Choose how you want Calendar to issue event reminders when there are upcoming events.
Page 115: Clock And Weather
Clock and Weather About the HTC Clock widget Use the HTC Clock widget to see your current date, time, and location. It’s added by default on your Home screen. Tap the weather image to open the Weather app and check for more weather forecasts. See “Checking weather” for details.
Page 116: Using Desk Clock
Clock and Weather Tap the tabs at the bottom row or slide your finger across the tabs to switch between the different functions of the Clock app. Desk Clock tab World Clock tab Alarms tab 4 Stopwatch tab 5 Timer tab Using Desk Clock Opening the Clock app brings you directly to the Desk Clock screen.
Page 117: Using World Clock
You can also set your home city, add more cities to the world clock list, and manually set your time zone, date, and time. Setting your home city Tap the HTC Clock widget on the Home screen. Tap the World Clock tab. Press MENU and then tap Home settings.
Page 118: Setting The Alarm Clock
In addition to the current and home cities, the World Clock screen can display up to 15 cities. Tap the HTC Clock widget on the Home screen. Tap the World Clock tab. Tap Add city. Enter the city name you want to add. As you enter letters, the list is filtered to show matching cities and countries.
Page 119: Setting An Alarm
Clock and Weather Setting an alarm 1. Tap the HTC Clock widget on the Home screen. 2. Tap the Alarms tab. 3. Select the check box of an alarm, and then tap that alarm. 4. On the Set alarm screen, drag your finger up or down to roll the time scroll wheels and set the alarm time.
Page 120 Checking weather If you consented to turn location service on when you were setting up your phone for the first time, you’ll see the weather of your current location right on the HTC Clock widget of your Home screen. You can also use the Weather app and widget to check the current weather and weather forecasts for the next four days of the week.
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Clock and Weather Adding a city to the Weather screen Add more cities to the Weather screen so you can instantly check the weather forecasts in these cities. In addition to your current location, the Weather screen can display up to 15 cities. On the Weather screen, tap Enter the location you want to add.
Page 122: Internet Connections
Internet connections Internet connections Data connection Your phone will be automatically set up to use your mobile operator’s data connection when you turn on your phone (if the SIM card is inserted) for the first time. Checking the data connection you are using From the Home screen, press MENU, and then tap Settings Tap Wireless &...
Page 123: Wi-Fi
Internet connections Enabling data roaming Connect to your mobile operator’s partner networks and access data services when you’re out of your mobile operator’s coverage area. Using data services while roaming will be costly. Check with your mobile operator for data roaming rates before you use data roaming.
Page 124: Adding Connection Widgets 14
Internet connections Connecting to a Wi-Fi network with EAP-TLS security You may need to install a network certificate (*.p1) to your phone before you can connect to a Wi-Fi network with EAP-TLS authentication protocol. Save the certificate file to the root folder of the storage card. From the Home screen, press MENU, and then tap Settings.
Page 125: Connecting To A Virtual Private Network (Vpn) 15
Internet connections Connecting to a virtual private network (VPN) Add, set up, and manage virtual private networks (VPNs) so you can connect and access resources inside a secured local network, such as your corporate network. Depending on the type of VPN you’re using at work, you may be asked to enter your login credentials and install security certificates before you can connect to your company’s local network.
Page 126: Using Your Phone As A Modem (Tethering) 16
“Data connection” earlier in this chapter. Before you can use your phone as a modem, be sure to install HTC Sync on your computer first. To find out how to install HTC Sync, see “Synchronizing with your computer”...
Page 127: Using Your Phone As A Wireless Router 17
Internet connections Using your phone as a wireless router Share your data connection with other devices by turning your phone into a wireless router. Make sure your phone’s data connection is turned on before you use it as a wireless router. To find out how to turn on your phone’s data connection, see “Data connection”...
Page 128: Web Browser
Web browser Web browser Using your phone’s web browser You must have an active data connection or Wi-Fi connection to access the Internet. Do one of the following to open the web browser and start surfing the Web: On the Home screen, tap Internet. ...
Page 129 Web browser Browsing full versions of all websites Some websites display a mobile version of their pages on phone web browsers. You can choose to view the full version of all pages, even for these sites. From the browser screen, press MENU, tap More > Settings, and then clear the Mobile view check box.
Page 130: Opening A New Browser Window
Web browser Selecting an address or phone number on a webpage You can map an address or call a phone number on a webpage. Link What to do Location address Tap the address to copy it or map it using Google Maps™. Phone number Tap the phone number to copy, call, send a text message to that number, or save the number to a contact in People.
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Web browser Downloading from the Web Do more than just browsing the Web. You can download web files such as photos and apps then save them on your storage card. Downloading apps from the Web You can download apps directly from your favorite websites. Apps downloaded from the Web can be from unknown sources.
Page 132: Copying Text, Looking Up Information, And Sharing
Web browser Copying text, looking up information, and sharing You can select text and then: Copy it.  Search it using Google Search.  Look it up on Wikipedia, YouTube, or Google Dictionary.  Get a translation of the text from Google Translate.  Share the text in a new email, text, or multimedia message or in your status ...
Page 133: Viewing Bookmarks And Previously Visited Pages
Web browser Copying and pasting text After you have selected the text you want to copy, tap . The selected text is then copied to the clipboard. In a text entry field (for example while composing a message), press and hold at the point where you want to paste the text.
Page 134: Setting Browser Options 14
Web browser Viewing a previously visited page While viewing a webpage, press MENU, and then tap Bookmarks. On the History tab , navigate to the page you want to view and then tap the page. Clearing the list of previously visited pages While viewing a webpage, press MENU, and then tap Bookmarks.
Page 135: Bluetooth
Bluetooth Bluetooth Bluetooth basics Turning Bluetooth on or off From the Home screen, press MENU, and then tap Settings > Wireless & networks. Select or clear the Bluetooth check box. An even easier way to turn Bluetooth on or off is with the Bluetooth widget or Bluetooth setting shortcut on the Home screen.
Page 136: Disconnecting Or Unpairing From A Bluetooth Device 16
Bluetooth 4. Tap Scan for devices. Your phone will start to scan for Bluetooth devices within range. 5. When you see the name of your headset displayed in the Bluetooth devices section, tap the name. Your phone then automatically tries to pair with the headset.
Page 137: Sending Information Using Bluetooth 17
Bluetooth From the Home screen, press MENU, and then tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Bluetooth settings. In the Bluetooth devices section, press and hold the device to unpair. Tap Disconnect & unpair. Or, tap Unpair if the Bluetooth device is currently not connected to your phone. Sending information using Bluetooth You can use Bluetooth to send information from your phone to another Bluetooth enabled device such as a phone or notebook computer.
Page 138: Receiving Information Using Bluetooth 18
Bluetooth 3. Turn on Bluetooth if you’re asked to do so. 4. If you haven’t paired with the receiving device before, tap Scan for devices. 5. Tap the name of the receiving device. 6. If prompted, accept the pairing request on your phone and the receiving device. Also enter the same passcode on both your phone and the other device, or confirm the auto-generated passcode.
Page 139: Adding The Bluetooth Received Folder To The Home Screen
Bluetooth 5. If prompted, accept the pairing request on your phone and the receiving device. Also enter the same passcode on both your phone and the other device, or confirm the auto-generated passcode. A Bluetooth authorization request is then displayed on your phone. 6.
Page 140: Camera
Camera Camera Camera basics Whether traveling for business or fun, enjoy taking photos and videos of your trip and encounters with your phone’s camera. Be sure to plug in your microSD card before you use your phone’s camera. Photos and videos Photos and videos captured with the camera will be stored onto your microSD card.
Page 141: Taking A Photo
Camera Simply slide your finger across 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. Zooming is not available when you’re using the front camera. Taking a photo 1.
Page 142: Recording Video
Camera Face detection If you turn Face detection on in the camera settings, the camera will automatically recognize faces and adjust the focus when you’re taking photos of people. When you see boxes on people’s faces, tap to take the photo. Auto focus and face detection are not available when you’re using the front camera.
Page 143: Adding Effects
Camera Camera flash doesn’t turn on? The camera flash uses much battery power. To save battery power, the camera disables it (even when it’s set on) when one of the following occurs: You have an incoming call The camera flash will be disabled temporarily when you have an incoming call. After the call ends, you’ll be able to use it again.
Page 144: Changing Camera Settings
Camera Changing camera settings Open the menu panel to access and change camera settings. To open it, just press MENU. Scroll through the menu panel and choose the settings that you want. Some camera features are not available when you’re using the front camera, such as auto focusing, zooming, using flash, and face detection.
Page 145: Photos, Videos, And Music
Photos, videos, and music Photos, videos, and music Browsing your 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.
Page 146: Viewing Photos
Photos, videos, and music All videos lets you view all videos that are stored in all the folders on the  storage card. All downloads lets you view photos and videos that you downloaded.  Folders in your storage card that contain photos and videos will also be treated as albums and will be listed below the preset albums.
Page 147: Viewing Videos
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. You can also use pinch zooming.
Page 148: Sending Your Photos And Videos
Photos, videos, and music In the menu that opens, tap Edit, and then tap Crop. You’ll see a crop box around the photo. 4. To adjust the crop box size, press and hold the edge of the box. When directional arrows appear, drag your finger inward to or outward to resize the crop box.
Page 149: Sharing Your Photos And Videos On The Web
, and then tap Gallery. Tap the album where the photos or videos you want to share are in. , and then tap Facebook for HTC Sense. Select the photos or videos you want to share and then tap Next.
Page 150 Photos, videos, and music 6. Slide to the left to go to the next photo or video. 7. Tap Upload. 8. Select which album to upload to and set privacy settings for the uploaded photos or videos. 9. Tap Done. Sharing photos or videos on Flickr You need to be logged in to your Flickr account to be able to upload photos or videos.
Page 151 Photos, videos, and music 7. Tap Upload. 8. Select which album to upload to and set privacy settings for the uploaded photos or videos. 9. Tap Done. Sharing photos on Picasa You need to be signed in to a Google Account to be able to upload photos to the Picasa™...
Page 152: Viewing Photos In Your Social Networks
Photos, videos, and music Viewing photos in your social networks Right on the Gallery app, check what you and your friends have uploaded to your social networks (Facebook and Flickr only). Viewing photos on Facebook You need to be logged in to your Facebook account to view Facebook photos. From the Home screen, tap , and then tap Gallery.
Page 153: Listening To Music
Photos, videos, and music Listening to music Enjoy listening to songs and music on your phone using the Music app. You need to copy music files to your storage card first to use the Music app to play music. To find out how to copy files, see “Copying files to or from the storage card” in the Getting started chapter.
Page 154 Photos, videos, and music When you’re listening to music and the screen turns off, press POWER to turn the screen back on and control the music playback directly on the Lock screen. If you don’t see the playback controls on the Lock screen, tap anywhere on the screen to display them.
Page 155: Browsing Music In The Library
Photos, videos, and music Browsing music in the Library on the Music app’s Playback screen or Now playing list to go to the Library. In the Library, your music is organized by categories such as Artists and Albums. Choose a category by tapping one of the tabs at the bottom of the screen. When you tap a song in a category to play it, the Now playing list is updated with the song list from your selected category.
Page 156: Setting A Song As Ringtone
Photos, videos, and music Press MENU, and then choose what you want to do: Add more songs to a Tap Add songs. playlist Go to the Songs category or any other category. Select the songs you want to add to the playlist and then tap Add.
Page 157 Photos, videos, and music Trimming an MP3 ringtone The Music app has a built-in ringtone trimmer. You can trim an MP song and set a part of it as your ringtone. 1. On the Playback screen, press MENU, and then tap More > Set as ringtone > Trim the ringtone.
Page 158: About The Music Widget
Photos, videos, and music Sharing music using Bluetooth You can choose a song from the Music app’s Library and send it to someone’s phone or your computer using Bluetooth. From the Home screen, tap , and then tap Music. to go to the Library. In the Library, tap the song that you want to share.
Page 159: Sharing Media On Your Home Network
Photos, videos, and music Sharing media on your home network Sharing photos, videos, and music with a bigger circle of friends is easy 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 160 Photos, videos, and music Controls Connect to another photo/video player on the network. Connect to another music player on the network. Adjust the volume of the video or music you’re playing on the other device. You can also drag the volume slider to adjust the volume. While playing a media on another device, you can press BACK and do other things on your phone.
Page 161: Htcsense.com
HTCSense.com HTCSense.com About HTCSense.com The HTC Sense experience has now extended from the phone to the Web. Without physically connecting the phone to the computer, you can communicate with your phone through the computer’s web browser. Your phone must be turned on and have an active mobile data connection for HTCSense.com to communicate with your phone.
Page 162: Using Htcsense.com
HTCSense.com Using HTCSense.com Forgot your phone at home or you can’t find it? Or worse, it slipped out of your pocket while riding the train. Use Dashboard to communicate with your phone so you can forward calls and messages to a different number, make your phone ring, lock your phone, and even erase the contents of your phone.
Page 163: Signing Out From Or Deleting Your Htcsense.com Account
HTCSense.com from the phone. From the Home screen, press MENU, and then tap Settings. Tap Accounts & sync > HTC Sense > Remove account. Rest assured that your contacts, footprints, and messages on the phone won’t be deleted when you sign out from your HTCSense.com account.
Page 164: Maps And Location
Maps and location Maps and location Turning on location services In order to find your location on your phone, you need to enable location sources. From the Home screen, press MENU, and then tap Settings > Location. Select one or both of the following: Use wireless networks Uses Wi-Fi or your mobile data connection to find your approximate location.
Page 165 Maps and location Searching for a place of interest or an address Searching for a place of interest You can search using a name of an establishment, street, or city. As you enter the place to look for, suggested matches from the database, footprints, and previously searched items are displayed.
Page 166: Viewing Maps
Maps and location Viewing maps In Locations, press MENU, and then tap Map. Tap to switch between D and D views. Point of interest. Tap to see details, call, get directions, or share. See “Choosing which places of interest to show on the map” to find out how to show or hide places of interests.
Page 167 Maps and location Pinning a location on the map Pin a favorite location on the map and add it as a footprint, get directions to it, or share it with friends. Sharing is a great way to let your friends know about that little place you found that has the best sandwiches in town.
Page 168 Maps and location Setting a footprint as your home location Save your home address as a footprint to make it easier to set it as your destination. 1. While at your home location, open Locations, and then go to the Footprints tab. 2.
Page 169: Importing Footprints
Maps and location Exported footprints are saved as .kmz files in the Footprints folder on your storage card. If you exported multiple footprints at one time, they are saved together in one .kmz file. Importing footprints Bring back footprints you previously backed up to the storage card to your phone. You can also import .kmz files that you saved in other applications, or use a photo as a footprint.
Page 170 Maps and location Getting directions by setting a start and end location While viewing the map, press MENU, and then tap Directions. Tap the My Location text box, and then search for the starting location you want. Tap the End point text box, and then search for the destination you want. Tap Driving or Walking depending on how you want to get to your destination.
Page 171 Maps and location Car Panel keeps opening by itself when you’re using a mini-to- micro USB converter? If you connect a mini-USB power adapter or car charger to your phone through a mini-to-micro USB converter, your phone may misinterpret this to be a car kit connection (due to the different connector PIN assignment on the mini-USB power adapter or car charger) and automatically display the Car Panel.
Page 172 Maps and location Using Locations to set a destination In Locations, search for the destination you want to go to. See “Searching for a place of interest” earlier in this chapter to find out how. You have footprints stored? You can also set a footprint as your destination. Just go to the Footprints tab, and then choose a footprint.
Page 173: Managing Locations Services
Maps and location Managing Locations services Check the maps, navigation, safety camera information, and voices for turn-by-turn voice instructions that are already on your phone. From the Home screen, tap > Locations. Press MENU, and then tap Get more. In the Manage licenses & content tab, you’ll see a list of services that are already on your phone.
Page 174: Google Maps
Maps and location 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. You need an active mobile data or Wi-Fi connection to use Google Maps.
Page 175: Searching For A Place Of Interest Near You
Maps and location 4. Do any of the following: If the first search result ( ) is what you’re looking for, tap the balloon.  Otherwise, tap to go to the next search result until you find the location you’re searching for, and then tap its balloon. to show the search results as a list, and then tap the location.
Page 176: Getting Directions
Maps and location Getting directions Get detailed directions to your destination. Google Maps can provide directions for travel by foot, public transportation, or car. From the Home screen, tap > Maps. While viewing a map, press MENU, and then tap Directions. Use your current location as the starting point, or enter a location from where to start in the first text box.
Page 177 Maps and location Opening and joining Latitude From the Home screen, tap > Maps. While viewing a map, press MENU and then tap Join Latitude. After you’ve joined Latitude and closed the application, you can do any of the following to open it from the Home screen: >...
Page 178: More Apps
More apps More apps Watching videos on YouTube Use the YouTube app to check out what’s popular on the online video-sharing website. You need an active Wi-Fi or data connection to access YouTube.  The first time you use certain YouTube functions such as video sharing, sign in using your ...
Page 179: Reading News Feeds
More apps Sharing a video link On the video’s watch screen, tap More > Share. Choose how you want to share the video link from the available options. Capturing a video and sharing it on YouTube From the Home screen, tap >...
Page 180: Reading A Story
More apps Subscribing to news channels From the Home screen, tap > News. On the Subscriptions tab, tap Add feeds. Do one of the following: Any category Choose from popular news feeds. (such as Blogs, Entertainment, Sports, and more) Search more Enter a keyword to search the Web for related news feeds or enter the complete URL of a news feed to subscribe to.
Page 181: Adding A Keyword
More apps Adding a keyword Easily find stories that interest you by entering a search keyword. Stories that contain the keyword are grouped together on the Keywords tab. From the Home screen, tap > News. On the My items tab, tap Keywords > Add keywords. Enter the keyword, and then tap Add.
Page 182: Reading Ebooks
More apps Reading eBooks Start your own library of bestsellers and literary classics right on your phone. Use the Reader app to read and download eBooks from Kobo, an online bookstore. We’ve included some eBooks for you to try. But to browse for more titles from Kobo, you need to be connected to the Internet.
Page 183 More apps Change the font size. Press MENU, and then tap Font size. A simpler way is  to pinch or spread your thumb and index fingers across the page. Turn your phone left sideways to view the eBook in landscape mode. ...
Page 184: Downloading An Ebook
More apps Adding a note or highlighting selected text Spotted an interesting quote or a less-known fact? Take note or highlight it. 1. While reading an eBook, press and hold on a word. Drag the start and end markers to select the surrounding text. 2.
Page 185 More apps 4. Tap to place your order. 5. When prompted, sign in with your Kobo and Adobe ID accounts. 6. Provide your purchase details, and then tap Buy. When you’ve used Kobo once to purchase an eBook, the phone remembers your billing details so you don’t need to enter it the next time.
Page 186: Working On Documents, Spreadsheets, And Presentations
More apps Working on documents, spreadsheets, and presentations Need to tweak a report while you’re on the go? Use Quickoffice to easily view, edit, or even create Microsoft Office Word (.doc) and Microsoft Office Excel (.xls) files. You can also use it to view Microsoft PowerPoint (.ppt) presentations and text (.txt) files on your phone.
Page 187: Keeping Track Of Your Stocks
More apps Creating a new document or worksheet 1. On the Quickoffice main screen, press MENU, and then tap New. 2. Choose a file type to create: Word 97- 00 document  Excel 97 - 00 workbook  3. Start entering text. 4.
Page 188: Changing The Stock List Order
More apps Changing the stock list order On the Stocks main screen, press MENU, and then tap Rearrange. Press and hold at the end of the item you want to move. When the row is highlighted in green, drag it to its new position, and then release. Tap Done.
Page 189: Listening To Fm Radio
More apps Listening to FM Radio Tune in and listen to chart-topping pop songs using your phone’s FM Radio app. You need to connect a headset first to the audio jack of your phone to use FM Radio. FM Radio uses the stereo headset as the FM radio antenna. >...
Page 190: Recording Your Voice
More apps Press MENU to mute the sound or to change the sound output to Mono or  Stereo. You can also switch the sound output between the Speaker and Headset.  Closing or turning off FM Radio To close the FM Radio screen: Press BACK.
Page 191: Using Flashlight
More apps Setting a voice clip as a ringtone On the Voice Recorder screen, tap Press and hold the voice clip you want to set as a ringtone, and then tap Set as ringtone. Renaming a voice clip On the Voice Recorder screen, tap Press and hold the voice clip you want to rename, and then tap Rename.
Page 192: Finding And Installing Apps From Android Market
More apps Finding and installing apps from Android Market Android Market™ is the place to go to find new apps for your phone. Choose from a wide variety of free and paid apps ranging from productivity apps, entertainment, to games. When you find an app you want, you can easily download and install it on your phone with just a few taps of your finger.
Page 193: Creating A Google Checkout Account
More apps If you selected a paid app, after tapping OK, you will be redirected to the Google Checkout screen to pay for the app before it’s downloaded to your phone. You can uninstall an app for a refund within a limited time after your purchase. To know more about the refund policy for paid apps, please visit the Android Market Help site (http://market.android.com/support).
Page 194: Sharing Games And Apps
More apps Sharing games and apps Having fun with a game or app that you’ve downloaded from Android Market? Share it instantly with your circle of friends. For your friends to link to the app and download it from Android Market, they must be using an Android phone.
Page 195: Security
Security Security Protecting your SIM card with a PIN Add another layer of security for your phone by assigning a PIN (personal identification number). Make sure you have the default SIM PIN provided by your mobile operator before continuing. From the Home screen, press MENU, and then tap Settings > Security. Tap Set up SIM card lock, then select Lock SIM card.
Page 196: Protecting Your Phone With A Screen Lock
Security Protecting your phone with a screen lock Protect your personal information and prevent others from using your phone without your permission by setting a screen lock password, a PIN, or a lock pattern. Your screen lock will be asked every time your phone is turned on or when it’s idle for a certain period of time.
Page 197: Settings
Settings Settings Settings on your phone Control and customize phone settings on the Settings screen. From the Home screen, press MENU, and then tap Settings. Personalize Choose a scene, set the Home screen wallpaper to use, apply a skin, and set sound options. Wireless &...
Page 198: Changing Display Settings
Turn on or off scheduled checks for system software  updates, or manually check for updates. Turn Tell HTC on or off. When enabled, you’re helping us  know if your phone encounters a technical problem. View different information about your phone, such as the ...
Page 199: Turning Automatic Screen Rotation Off
Settings Adjusting the time before the screen turns off After a period of inactivity, the phone screen turns off to conserve battery power. You can set the idle time before the screen turns off. From the Home screen, press MENU, and then tap Settings. Tap Display >...
Page 200: Changing Sound Settings 00
Settings Changing sound settings Switching between silent, vibration, and normal modes To change back from silent to normal mode, simply press the VOLUME UP  button. To change back from vibration to normal mode, press the VOLUME UP button  twice. From the Home screen, press MENU, and then tap Settings > Sound > Sound ...
Page 201: Changing The Phone Language 01
Settings Changing the phone language When you turn your phone on for the first time, you’re asked to choose the language you want to use for your phone. If you want, you can still change the phone language after you set up your phone. Changing the language adjusts the keyboard layout, date and time formatting, and more.
Page 202: Managing Memory 0
Settings Managing memory Checking how much phone memory is available for use From the Home screen, press MENU, and then tap Settings. Tap SD & phone storage. The available phone memory is displayed in the Internal phone storage section. Checking the available storage card space From the Home screen, press MENU, and then tap Settings.
Page 203: Checking Information About Your Phone 0
You can also tap Check now to manually check for software updates. Tell HTC Turn Tell HTC on or off. When enabled, you’re helping us know if your phone encounters a technical problem. You can also choose when you want to send error reports.
Page 204: Update And Reset
Update and reset Update and reset Updating the phone software From time to time, software updates for your phone may be available. Your phone can check and then notify you if there’s a new update. You can then download and install the software update using your phone’s Wi-Fi or data connection. Checking and downloading phone software updates may incur additional data transfer fees ...
Page 205: Restarting Or Factory Resetting Your Phone 05
Update and reset Restarting or factory resetting your phone Restarting your phone (soft reset) If your phone is running slower than normal, an application is not performing properly, or your phone becomes unresponsive, try restarting your phone and see if that helps solve the problem. If the display is off, press the POWER button to turn it back on.
Page 206: Trademarks And Copyrights
Trademarks and copyrights Copyright © 011 HTC Corporation. All Rights Reserved. The HTC logo, the HTC quietly brilliant logo, HTC Incredible S, HTC Sense, HTC Hub, Footprints, Locations, HTC Sync, and HTC Care are trademarks and/or service marks of HTC Corporation.
Page 207: Index
- connecting headset or car kit 15 Checking weather 10 - receiving information 18 Clock 115 - sending information 17 Clock widget (HTC) 115 - sending photos or videos 14, 149 Conference call 40 - sharing music 158 Connected media 159...
Page 208 Extended Home screen 16 - viewing the Inbox 9 Google Accounts 7 Google Latitude 176 Facebook Google Maps 174 - commenting photos 15 Google Talk 91 - Facebook for Android 84, 85 Groups 54 - Facebook for HTC Sense 8, 85...
Page 209 Mail app - rearranging Home screen items 1 - about 99 - rearranging the home panels - all accounts 100 HTC Caller ID 9 - checking email 100 HTC Clock widget 115 - deleting conversation 95 HTCSense.com 161 - deleting email 10, 10...
Page 210 Index Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync 99 Photos Missed call 4 - commenting in your social networks MMS 66 - attaching files and information 66 - editing 147 - creating a slideshow 67 - sending by Bluetooth 149 - settings 7 - sending by email 148 Mobile network connection 1 - sending by MMS 149 Modem 16...
Page 211 - copying a message to 70 Tweeting on your phone 86 - entering PIN 14 Twitter 86 - inserting 10 - Twitter for HTC Sense 85 - removing 10 - Twitter widget 87 - restoring a SIM card that has been locked out 195...
Page 212 Index Video - capturing/recording 14 - sharing 14 Videos 178 - sending by Bluetooth 149 - sending by email 148 - sending by MMS 149 - sharing on Facebook 149 - sharing on Flickr 150 - sharing on YouTube 151 - viewing 147 Voice Recorder 190 Volume...

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