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  • Page 1: Mytouch 4G Slide

    4G Slide User guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4G Slide Back cover SIM card Storage card Battery Switching the power on or off Setting up myTouch 4G Slide for the first time Finger gestures Ways of getting contacts into myTouch 4G Slide Home screen Basics Adjusting the volume...
  • Page 3 Viewing and saving an attachment from a multimedia message Managing message conversations Setting message options Search and Web browser Searching myTouch 4G Slide and the Web Using the web browser Downloading from the Web Viewing bookmarks and previously visited pages...
  • Page 4 Importing a contact from an Exchange ActiveSync account Merging contact information Backing up your contacts to the storage card Contact information and conversations Sending contact information as a vCard Contact groups Social Facebook for HTC Sense Using Friend Stream Chatting in Google Talk Email Gmail Mail Calendar...
  • Page 5 Wi-Fi Connecting to a virtual private network (VPN) Using myTouch 4G Slide as a modem (USB tethering) Connecting myTouch 4G Slide to the Internet through a computer (Internet Pass-through) Using myTouch 4G Slide as a wireless router Bluetooth Bluetooth basics...
  • Page 6 Contents Trademarks and copyrights Index...

  • Page 7: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide In this user guide, we use the following symbols to indicate useful and important information: This is a note. A note often gives additional information, such as what happens when you choose to do or not to do a certain action. A note also provides information that may only be applicable to some situations.

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting started Getting started Inside the box You will find the following inside the box: § myTouch 4G Slide § Battery (preinstalled) § microSD ™ card (preinstalled) § SIM card (preinstalled) § USB cable § Power adapter § Quick start guide §...
  • Page 9 Getting started Top panel 1. 3.5mm headset jack 2. POWER/LOCK Left and right panels 1. VOLUME UP 2. VOLUME DOWN 3. USB connector 4. CAMERA Back panel 1. Speaker 2. Back cover 3. Noise-cancelling microphone 4. LED flash 5. 8.0 megapixel camera...

  • Page 10: Back Cover

    Make sure to switch off myTouch 4G Slide before removing the back cover. 1. Turn off myTouch 4G Slide and hold it securely with the front facing down. 2. Lift the back cover from the notch at the bottom of the back panel to remove it.

  • Page 11: Replacing The Back Cover

    Getting started Replacing the back cover 1. Press the top part of the back cover against the exposed back panel. 2. Press the sides of the back cover against the phone and make sure that there are no gaps. You’ll hear several clicks as you press the back cover to indicate that it is being secured in place.

  • Page 12: Sim Card

    3. With the SIM card’s gold contacts facing down and its cut-off corner facing out, insert the SIM card all the way into the SIM card slot. Removing the SIM card Make sure to switch off myTouch 4G Slide before removing the SIM card. 1. Take the back cover off. 2. Remove the battery.

  • Page 13: Storage Card

    3. Slide the storage card out from its slot. Unmounting the storage card When you need to remove the storage card while myTouch 4G Slide is on, unmount the storage card first to prevent corrupting or damaging the files in the storage card.

  • Page 14: Battery

    Removing the battery thin film Before using myTouch 4G Slide for the first time, you need to remove the thin film that's underneath the battery. 1. Take the back cover off.

  • Page 15: Inserting The Battery

    Getting started Inserting the battery Please use only the original battery that came with your myTouch 4G Slide or a replacement that T-Mobile recommends. 1. Take the back cover off. 2. Insert the battery (with its exposed copper contacts first) into the battery...

  • Page 16: Charging The Battery

    4G Slide, it is recommended that you charge the battery. Some batteries perform best after several full charge/discharge cycles. § The battery is already installed in myTouch 4G Slide when shipped. A thin film is inserted between the battery and the compartment. You need to remove this film before you can charge the battery.

  • Page 17: Switching The Power On Or Off

    Setting up myTouch 4G Slide for the first time When you switch on myTouch 4G Slide for the first time, you’ll be asked to set it up. Just follow the onscreen instructions and you’ll be up and running in no time.

  • Page 18: Ways Of Getting Contacts Into Mytouch 4G Slide

    Ways of getting contacts into myTouch 4G Slide There are several ways you can add contacts to myTouch 4G Slide. You can sync ® myTouch 4G Slide with contacts from your Google Account, computer, Facebook and more.

  • Page 19: Home Screen

    Extended Home screen As you start to do more things with myTouch 4G Slide, you might find that one Home screen is not enough. No problem. You can use up to four extra screens. It should be plenty.
  • Page 20 Getting started Using Leap view To jump straight to the screen that you want, press or pinch the screen to show the Leap view. It reveals all five Home screens as thumbnails. Just tap the one you want and you’ll leap right there.

  • Page 21: Basics

    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 ringer volume to your desired level.

  • Page 22: Sleep Mode

    Basics Sleep mode Sleep mode saves battery power by putting myTouch 4G Slide into a low power state while the display is off. It also stops accidental button presses when myTouch 4G Slide is in your bag. You’ll still receive messages and calls though.

  • Page 23: Status And Notifications

    Basics Adjusting the time before the screen turns off After a period of inactivity, the screen turns off to conserve battery power. You can set the idle time before the screen turns off. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2.

  • Page 24: Notification Icons

    Call on hold ActiveSync or POP3/IMAP email Problem with email delivery Call forwarding on New SMS/MMS Message forwarding on myTouch 4G Slide is connected to Problem with SMS/MMS delivery a computer via USB cable ™ New Google Talk instant Wi-Fi is on and wireless networks...

  • Page 25: Notification Led

    Notification LED The notification LED shows a: § Solid green light when myTouch 4G Slide 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 26: Notifications Panel

    Basics 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.

  • Page 27: Using Quick Settings

    The Quick Settings tab lets you easily turn on Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and more, and also provides a quick shortcut to all myTouch 4G Slide settings. 1. Press and hold the status bar, then slide your finger downward to open the Notifications panel.

  • Page 28: Connecting Mytouch 4G Slide To A Computer

    Basics Connecting myTouch 4G Slide to a computer You can set the type of USB connection myTouch 4G Slide will use whenever you connect it to a computer using the USB cable. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Connect to PC.

  • Page 29: Copying Text, Looking Up Information, And Sharing

    Basics Copying text, looking up information, and sharing In apps such as the web browser and Mail, you can select text and choose what you want to do with it. Selecting text 1. Press and hold on a word. 2. Drag the start and end markers to highlight the surrounding text you want to select.

  • Page 30: Printing

    Connect myTouch 4G Slide to a supported printer and print out documents, email messages, photos, and more. § Both printer and myTouch 4G Slide must be turned on and connected to the same ® local network. Connect myTouch 4G Slide to the local network using Wi-Fi .
  • Page 31 Basics 4. 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. 5.

  • Page 32: Personalizing

    Personalizing Making myTouch 4G Slide truly yours Make myTouch 4G Slide look and sound just the way you want it. Personalize it with a different wallpaper, ringtone, and notification sound for events such as incoming text, email, and calendar reminders.
  • Page 33 Personalizing 3. Select a widget that you want. 4. Most HTC widgets are available in a variety of designs and sizes to suit your needs. Slide your finger on the screen from right to left to view the different styles, and then tap Select to choose one.

  • Page 34: Adding Icons And Other Shortcuts On Your Home Screen

    Home screen. The shortcuts available depend on the apps that are installed on myTouch 4G Slide. 1. Go to a part of the Home screen where there’s space to add a new icon or shortcut.

  • Page 35: Rearranging Or Removing Widgets And Icons On Your Home Screen

    You can also remove widgets and icons that you don’t frequently use. Moving a widget or icon 1. Press and hold the widget or icon you want to move. myTouch 4G Slide vibrates and you’ll see a colored box around the widget or icon. Don’t lift your finger just yet.

  • Page 36: Changing Your Ringtone And Notification Sounds

    Personalizing Changing your ringtone and notification sounds Change your ringtone and notification sounds to suit your mood or lifestyle. Choose different sounds from the preset selection or your storage card (except for notification sounds). 1. From the Home screen, press and tap Personalize.

  • Page 37: Phone Calls

    Phone calls Different ways of making calls Besides making calls from the phone dialer screen on myTouch 4G Slide, 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 38: Using Speed Dial

    Phone calls Using Speed dial Use Speed dial to call a phone number with a single tap. For example, if you assign a contact’s number to the number 2 key, you can just press and hold 2 to dial the number.

  • Page 39: Calling A Phone Number In An Email

    3. Tap Call. Making an emergency call In some regions, you can make emergency calls from myTouch 4G Slide even if you don’t have a SIM card installed or your SIM card has been blocked. 1. On the Home screen, tap 2.
  • Page 40 § Press the VOLUME DOWN or VOLUME UP button. § Press the POWER/LOCK button. § Place myTouch 4G Slide face down on a level surface. If myTouch 4G Slide is already facing down, it 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...

  • Page 41: What Can I Do During A Call

    To decrease potential damage to your hearing, do not hold myTouch 4G Slide against your ear when the speakerphone is on. Do one of the following: § Flip myTouch 4G Slide over during a call (be sure that Flip for speaker is selected > > Settings > Sound).

  • Page 42: Setting Up A Conference Call

    Phone calls Ending a call Do one of the following to end the call: § On the call screen, tap End call. If the display is off, press POWER/LOCK to turn on the screen so you can tap End call. §...

  • Page 43: Wi-Fi Calling

    Wi-Fi Calling to make and receive calls over Wi-Fi using your available rate plan minutes. Turning on Wi-Fi Calling Make sure that myTouch 4G Slide is connected to a Wi-Fi network before you turn on Wi-Fi Calling. 1. On the Home screen, tap >...

  • Page 44: Internet Calls

    4. Enter your account details. 5. Press to save your account. 6. To set myTouch 4G Slide to receive Internet calls on your added account, tap the Receive incoming calls check box. Making an Internet call Make an Internet call to either your contact's Internet calling account or phone number.

  • Page 45: Using Call Log

    Mobile button. § When saving the number to an existing contact, tap a contact stored on myTouch 4G Slide, and then select the number type. 4. Tap Save. Clearing Call log...

  • Page 46: Using Home Dialing

    2. Clear the Home country check box. Call services myTouch 4G Slide 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 T-Mobile to find out about the availability of call services.

  • Page 47: Turning Airplane Mode On Or Off

    Turning Airplane mode on or off In many countries, you are required by law to turn off wireless devices while on board an aircraft. A way to turn off wireless functions quickly is to switch myTouch 4G Slide to Airplane mode.

  • Page 48: 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 picture messages (MMS). From the Home screen, tap > Messages. The Messages screen opens, where all your sent and received messages are neatly grouped into conversations, by contact name or phone number.

  • Page 49: Sending A Picture Message (Mms)

    Messages 4. Tap the box that says Add text, and then enter your message. § 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 50: Resuming A Draft Message

    Messages 6. Press , tap Attach, and then choose the type of attachment. Picture Take a photo and attach it, or attach an existing photo. Video Record a video and attach it, or attach an existing video. Audio Make a voice recording and attach it, or attach an existing audio file.

  • Page 51: Viewing And Replying To A Message

    Messages Viewing and replying to a message Depending on your notification settings, myTouch 4G Slide plays a sound, vibrates, or displays the message briefly in the status bar when you receive a new message. A new message icon is also displayed in the status bar.

  • Page 52: Forwarding A Message

    Messages Replying to another phone number of the contact When a contact has multiple phone numbers stored on myTouch 4G Slide, you’ll see the particular phone number used within the message. There’s also a bold letter before the phone number to indicate the number type (for example, M stands for Mobile).

  • Page 53: 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.

  • Page 54: Deleting A Conversation

    Messages 3. If the message is locked, tap Unlock message on the options menu, and then tap the message to display the options menu again. 4. Tap Delete message on the options menu. 5. When prompted to confirm, tap OK. Deleting several messages within a conversation 1.

  • Page 55: Setting Message Options

    Settings. Notifications § Receive a notification in the status bar and set myTouch 4G Slide to vibrate or play a sound when a message arrives or when a message is not sent successfully, and choose a notification sound.

  • Page 56: Search And Web Browser

    Search and Web browser Searching myTouch 4G Slide and the Web You can search for information on myTouch 4G Slide and on the Web by using Google Search. Some applications, such as Contacts or Mail, have their own search function, which you can use to search only within those applications.

  • Page 57: Using The Web Browser

    § Continue typing in the webpage address, then tap Changing the screen orientation Turn myTouch 4G Slide 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 , tap Settings >...

  • Page 58: Opening A New Browser Window

    Search and Web browser Selecting a link on a webpage You can tap a link to open it, or press and hold a link for more options. Link What to do Webpage § Tap the link to open the webpage. address §...

  • Page 59: 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 myTouch 4G Slide. All downloaded files will be saved to your storage card.

  • Page 60: Viewing Bookmarks And Previously Visited Pages

    Viewing bookmarks and previously visited pages You can store as many bookmarks as you want on myTouch 4G Slide. You can also access a convenient list of the sites you have visited, or quickly view the pages that you access most often.

  • Page 61: Setting Browser Options

    Search and Web browser 3. Tap at the right of the bookmark you want to edit. 4. Enter your changes, and then tap Done. Viewing a previously visited page 1. While viewing a webpage, press , and then tap Bookmarks. 2.
  • Page 62 Search and 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 , tap More >...

  • Page 63: Camera

    Camera basics Whether traveling for business or fun, enjoy taking photos and videos of your trip and encounters with myTouch 4G Slide. 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 64: 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. Tap an area on the Viewfinder screen to display the zoom bar, and then slide your finger left or right on the zoom bar to zoom in or out.

  • Page 65: Taking A Photo

    Camera Taking a photo 1. From the Home screen, tap > Camera. 2. Before taking the photo, you can zoom in or out first on your subject. 3. Tap the flash button repeatedly to choose a flash mode depending on your lighting conditions.

  • Page 66: After Capturing

    Camera 7. You can change focus to a different subject or area by just tapping it on the Viewfinder screen. 8. Tap the flash button to switch the camera light on or off during recording. Light on Light off 9. To stop recording, tap again.

  • Page 67: Taking A Panoramic Photo

    Zooming is disabled when you're using this scene. 3. Do one of the following: § If you're capturing a wide panorama, hold myTouch 4G Slide sideways. § If you're capturing a tall panorama, hold myTouch 4G Slide upright. 4. Point the camera where you want the start the panorama and then focus on it.
  • Page 68 Zooming is disabled when you're using this scene. 3. Do one of the following: § If you're capturing a wide panorama, hold myTouch 4G Slide sideways. § If you're capturing a tall panorama, hold myTouch 4G Slide upright. 4. Point the camera where you want the start the panorama and then focus on it.

  • Page 69: Changing Camera Settings

    Camera 6. Pan the camera to the right or tilt it up until the frames fill the box. The camera will automatically fill the box with photos. 7. When you're done capturing before the box is filled, tap Your shots are automatically combined in a single photo. Taking a high dynamic range (HDR) photo ™...
  • Page 70 Camera Widescreen (photo When this check box is selected (default), photo resolutions mode only) available for selection are in 16:9 ratio and you can use the entire Viewfinder screen to frame your subject. When not selected, photo resolutions available for selection are in standard 4:3 ratio.

  • Page 71: 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.

  • Page 72: Viewing Photos

    Photos, videos, and music Viewing photos 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, you can press , and then tap Show on map to see the location where you took the photo.

  • Page 73: Watching A Video

    Photos, videos, and music Viewing photos as a slideshow View the photos in an album as a slideshow. 1. Select an album whose photos you want to view as a slideshow. 2. Tap § Tap the screen to show the playback controls. §...

  • Page 74: 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 myTouch 4G Slide. 1. On the Gallery app's Albums screen, tap an album. 2. Press and hold the video you want to edit, and then tap Trim.

  • Page 75: Sending Your Photos And Videos

    Photos, videos, and music 3. Drag the two trim sliders approximately to the part where you want the video to begin and end. As you drag a slider, you'll see time markers and video frames. The one in the middle is your selected frame. 4.
  • Page 76 4. Select the photos or videos you want to share and then tap Next. In the next few steps, you’ll be asked to turn on Bluetooth on myTouch 4G Slide and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device so the files can be sent.
  • Page 77 Photos, videos, and music Sharing photos and videos on Flickr You need to be logged in to your Flickr account to be able to upload photos or videos. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Gallery. 2. Tap the album that has the photos or videos you want to share. 3.
  • Page 78 Photos, videos, and music 5. Enter a title for the videos you're uploading. 6. Tap More details where you can enter information such as description and tags, and select a privacy option. 7. Tap Upload. Viewing photos in your social networks and online albums Right in the Gallery app, check what you and your friends have uploaded to your social networks and online albums.
  • Page 79 Photos, videos, and music Viewing photos on Picasa You need to be logged in to your Google account to view photos you've uploaded to your Web Albums. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Gallery. 2. Tap > Picasa Web Albums. You can view photos in your online albums in the same way as you view photos on your storage card.

  • Page 80: Music

    Photos, videos, and music Music Listening to music Enjoy listening to songs and music on myTouch 4G Slide using the Music app. You need to copy music files to your storage card first to use the Music app to play music.

  • Page 81: Browsing Music In The Library

    Photos, videos, and music You can also pause music playback right from the Notifications panel. Browsing music in the library 1. Tap on the Music app’s Now playing screen or Now playing list to go to the library. In the library, your music is organized by categories such as Artists and Albums.
  • Page 82 Photos, videos, and music Setting a song as a ringtone You can choose a song from the Music app’s library and set it as your regular ringtone or a ringtone for a certain contact. 1. From the Home screen, tap , and then tap Media Room >...

  • Page 83: Finding Music Videos On Youtube

    More > Share. 5. Tap Bluetooth. In the next few steps, you’ll be asked to turn on Bluetooth on myTouch 4G Slide 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 84: Screen Share

    When playing music, you can also tap 4. Choose the device on your network where you want to play the media. 5. Once connected to the other device, myTouch 4G Slide opens up the Controller screen where you can tap: Controls Play the media on the other device.
  • Page 85 Connect to another player on the network. While playing media on another device, you can press and do other things on myTouch 4G Slide. To return to the Controller screen, slide open the Notifications panel, and then tap the device you’re connected to.

  • Page 86: Accounts And Sync

    Signing in to your Google Account lets you sync Gmail and your Google contacts and calendars between myTouch 4G Slide 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 87: 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 myTouch 4G Slide? You can still add these accounts. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings >...

  • Page 88: Synchronizing An Account Manually

    You cannot remove some accounts, such as the first Google account you signed into, except by deleting all personal information from myTouch 4G Slide with a hard reset. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings >...

  • Page 89: People

    1. From the Home screen, tap > Contacts. 2. Tap one of the following tabs: Contacts Gives you access to all contacts on myTouch 4G Slide, online accounts, and more. Groups Lets you assign contacts to groups so you can easily send an SMS message to a whole group.

  • Page 90: Your Contacts List

    People Your contacts list The Contacts app lists all contacts stored on myTouch 4G Slide and from the online accounts you're logged in to. When you open the Contacts app 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 91: Setting Up Your Contact Card

    5. Tap Save. Importing contacts from your SIM card When you import SIM contacts, you can either store them on myTouch 4G Slide or add them to your Google contacts or Exchange ActiveSync contacts, if you have set up the relevant accounts.

  • Page 92: Searching For Contacts

    , and then enter the first few letters of the contact's name or email address in the search box. 3. Tap Search contacts in your Company. Under Company contacts, matching names are listed. 4. Tap the name of the contact you want copied on myTouch 4G Slide, and then tap Save to People.

  • Page 93: Merging Contact Information

    Accepting matched contacts suggestions When myTouch 4G Slide finds contacts that can be merged, you’ll see a link icon in the notifications area of the status bar. 1. Slide the Notifications panel down, and then tap Matched contacts suggestion.

  • Page 94: Backing Up Your Contacts To The Storage Card

    People 3. Tap (if there are suggested links). 4. On the screen, you can: § Under Suggest links, tap to link the contact to an account. § Under Add contact, tap one of the options to link to another contact. Breaking the link 1.

  • Page 95: Sending Contact Information As A Vcard

    People Updates Shows the contact’s updates and events from social network accounts you've linked like Facebook, Twitter, and Flickr. If you see a notification of the contact’s birthday under the Events section, you can tap the notification and choose how you want to greet your contact, such as to write on the person's Facebook wall.

  • Page 96: Contact Groups

    People To send Do this Your contact Tap My contact card, press and then tap Send my information contact info. 3. Tap the box below your name, and then choose how you want to send it. 4. Select the type of information you want to send, and then tap Send. Contact groups Assign contacts to groups so you can easily send a message or email to a whole group.

  • Page 97: Deleting A Group

    People 3. You can: § Tap the group name to change the name. You can only change the name for groups that you have created. § Tap the icon to the left of the group name to change or remove the group photo.

  • Page 98: Social

    If you signed in to your Facebook account when you turned on and set up myTouch 4G Slide for the first time, that means your Facebook account is linked to Facebook for HTC Sense on myTouch 4G Slide. With Facebook for HTC Sense, you can: §...

  • Page 99: Using Friend Stream

    § You must be signed in to at least one social network account to use Friend Stream. § To use your Facebook account on Friend Stream, you need to be signed in via Facebook for HTC Sense. From the Home screen, tap >...
  • Page 100 Social 4. Tap and then choose what you want to attach to your tweet or status update. Picture Select From Camera to take a photo and attach it or From Gallery to attach a photo. Location Add your current location or a location you pick on a map.
  • Page 101 Sharing your location with your Facebook friends Eating out in your fave restaurant? Tell your friends where you are. § 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 >...

  • Page 102: Chatting In Google Talk

    Google Talk. If you signed in to your Google Account when you first set up myTouch 4G Slide, you are already signed in to Google Talk. To open Google Talk, on the Home screen tap >...
  • Page 103 Social 4. Tap your picture, and then do one of the following: § Tap Remove to remove your photo. § Tap Change to select another picture. 5. Tap Done. Your online status, message, and picture appear in your contacts' Friends list and in other apps where your Google Talk status are displayed.

  • Page 104: Email

    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 myTouch 4G Slide, and then switch between accounts in Gmail.

  • Page 105: 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 myTouch 4G Slide. You can add the Mail widget to view your POP3/IMAP or Exchange ActiveSync...

  • Page 106: Adding A Microsoft Exchange Activesync Account

    You can add one or more Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts on myTouch 4G Slide. You can sync with Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Service Pack (SP2) or later. You can add up to 15 Exchange ActiveSync accounts on myTouch 4G Slide. 1. From the Home screen, tap >...
  • Page 107 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 myTouch 4G Slide. To switch between email accounts, tap the bar that shows the current email account, and then tap another account.

  • Page 108: Managing Email Messages

    Email Unread Displays unread messages. Attachments Displays all messages that have attachments. Conversations Displays email messages as conversations, grouped according to the subject line. Tap a subject in the list to show the email conversation. Refreshing an email account Whatever your automatic synchronization settings are, you can also synchronize your sent and received emails manually at any time.
  • Page 109 Email Selecting several email messages 1. Tap the check boxes of email messages to select them. 2. Choose what you want to do with the selected messages: Mark read (or mark Mark unread), Delete, or Move to another folder. You cannot move email messages when you’re in the unified (All accounts) inbox. Moving several email messages to another folder 1.
  • Page 110 Email 4. 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. Tap a match to enter that address directly. §...
  • Page 111 Email Resuming a draft email message 1. In the email account inbox, press , and then tap Folders > Drafts. 2. Tap the message. 3. When you finish editing the message, tap Send. Reading and replying to an email message 1.

  • Page 112: Changing Email Account Settings

    Email 3. Tap the box, and then select Out of the office. 4. Set the dates and times for the period when you will be out of the office. 5. Enter the auto-reply message. 6. Tap Save. Sending a meeting request 1.

  • Page 113: Calendar

    Never miss an important date again. Use the Calendar app to schedule your events, meetings, and appointments. You can set up myTouch 4G Slide to stay in sync with the following types of calendars: § On myTouch 4G Slide, sign in to your Google Account so you can sync the Calendar app with your Google Calendar online.

  • Page 114: Changing Calendar Views

    Calendar 8. Set the reminder time. You can add another reminder time in a Google Calendar event. Press and then tap Add reminder. 9. If the event occurs on a regular basis, tap the Repetition box and then choose how often the event occurs. 10.

  • Page 115: Managing Calendar Events

    Calendar Managing Calendar events Viewing an event You can view your own events as well as events that other people have shared with you. 1. In day view or agenda view, tap an event. The Event details screen then opens and shows the summary of the event.

  • Page 116: Accepting Or Declining A Meeting Invitation

    , and then tap Forward. 2. Do one of the following: § Tap Bluetooth. You’ll be asked to turn on Bluetooth on myTouch 4G Slide and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device. § Tap Mail. A new message window opens and automatically includes the vCalendar as an attachment.

  • Page 117: Showing Or Hiding Calendars

    Showing or hiding calendars In any Calendar view, tap , and then select or clear a calendar to show or hide it. Calendars are kept synchronized on myTouch 4G Slide, whether or not you hide them. Changing Calendar settings You can change Calendar settings to specify how it displays events and how it notifies you of upcoming events.

  • Page 118: About The Calendar Widget

    Calendar About the Calendar widget You can add a Calendar widget to your Home screen. The widgets offer different calendar views. Tapping a day or event on the widget brings you to the Calendar app.

  • Page 119: Maps And Location

    Maps and location Maps and location Turning on location services In order to find your location on myTouch 4G Slide, you need to enable location sources. 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap Settings > Location. 2. Select one or both of the following:...

  • Page 120: Getting Around Maps

    Maps and location Getting around maps When you open Google Maps, you can easily find your location on the map or check out nearby places by panning and zooming in and out on the map. To find your location with Google Maps, you need to enable location sources. 1.

  • Page 121: Searching For A Location

    Maps and location 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). 1. In Maps, enter the place you want to search for in the search box. 2.

  • Page 122: 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. 1. While viewing a map, press , and then tap Directions. 2. Do any of the following: §...

  • Page 123: Getting Help

    Maps and location Getting help Get help and more information about Maps. To open the help, press , and then tap More > Help. The web browser opens and takes you to the Google Maps Help site. Finding your friends with Google Latitude (available by country) ®...
  • Page 124 Maps and location Genius Button Open Genius Button and use voice commands to make a call, send a text or email message, search the Web, and more. Exit Close the Car Dock app. If you've navigated away from the Car Dock main screen, you can close the Car Dock app from the Notifications panel.

  • Page 125: Android Market And Other Apps

    Finding and installing apps from Android Market Android Market is the place to go to find new apps for myTouch 4G Slide. Choose from a wide variety of free and paid apps ranging from productivity apps, entertainment, to games.

  • Page 126: Uninstalling An App

    Android Market and other apps 4. To download or purchase the app, FREE (for free apps) or the price button under Buy (for paid apps). 5. If you agree to the conditions, tap OK to begin downloading and installing the app.

  • Page 127: 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 displays your current weather.

  • Page 128: Using Desk Clock

    3. 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 myTouch 4G Slide manually, you need to turn off auto time sync first. 1. On the World Clock tab, press and then tap Local time settings.
  • Page 129 § Tap Repeat. Select which days of the week to sound the alarm, and then tap OK. § Select the Vibrate check box if you want myTouch 4G Slide to also vibrate when the alarm goes off. 4. After you've finished setting the alarm, tap Done.

  • Page 130: Checking Weather

    Your settings in the Weather app also control the weather information that is shown in the Clock and Calendar. For myTouch 4G Slide to detect your current location and display your local weather in the Weather app and widget as well as in Clock and Calendar: §...

  • Page 131: Working On Documents

    4. To zoom in or out, spread or pinch your thumb and index fingers across the page. 5. To view in landscape, turn myTouch 4G Slide sideways. 6. Press to see options for saving or printing the file, and more.

  • Page 132: Watching Videos On Youtube

    2. Scroll through the list of videos, and then tap a video to watch it. 3. While watching a video, you can: § Turn myTouch 4G Slide sideways or double-tap the screen to watch the video in full screen. § Tap the video screen to pause, resume playback, or drag the slider to jump to a different part of the video.

  • Page 133: Listening To Fm Radio

    Tune in and listen to chart-topping pop songs using the FM Radio app. You need to connect a headset first to the audio jack of myTouch 4G Slide to use FM Radio. FM Radio uses the stereo headset as the FM radio antenna.
  • Page 134 You can also switch the sound output between the Speaker and Headset. Closing or turning off FM Radio You can continue listening to the radio while using other apps on myTouch 4G Slide or close the FM Radio app completely.

  • Page 135: Using Flashlight

    Android Market and other apps Using Flashlight Never get caught in the dark again. The Flashlight app turns on your phone’s LED flashlight to shine a light wherever you need it. From the Home screen, tap > Flashlight. § To adjust the brightness of the light, simply tap the onscreen power button on the flashlight handle.

  • Page 136: T-Mobile Apps

    Plan View information about your plan and services. T-Mobile My Device Check out more options for personalizing and managing myTouch 4G Slide. 1. From the Home screen, tap > My Device. 2. Tap any of the following to view its available options: Personalize Personalize your phone to fit your style.

  • Page 137: T-Mobile Tv

    T-Mobile apps T-Mobile TV Watch TV right on your phone with T-Mobile TV. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Media Room > T-Mobile TV. 2. Scroll left or right at the center of the screen to view featured shows, or tap Live TV or On Demand to view available streaming TV shows and channels.

  • Page 138: Using Kidzone

    T-Mobile apps Using KidZone Like you, your kids can't get enough of myTouch 4G Slide. Switch to KidZone mode and prevent your kids from downloading inappropriate apps or from accidentally using the call and messaging functions of myTouch 4G Slide. You can also choose which apps are accessible on the KidZone screen.

  • Page 139: Keyboard

    Keyboard Keyboard Using the QWERTY keyboard Open the QWERTY keyboard for more convenient typing. The QWERTY keyboard also comes with special keys that let you quickly access menus, enter symbols, and more. 1. Hold the phone sideways, with the front panel buttons to your right. 2.
  • Page 140 Keyboard Using the QWERTY keyboard keys Press these keys to enter uppercase letters, numbers, special characters, symbols, and more: Shift key § Press once and then press a letter key to type that letter in uppercase. § Press twice to lock the key and type a series of uppercase letters. The cursor changes when you lock the Shift key: To unlock the Shift key, press it once again.

  • Page 141: Using Swype

    Keyboard Adjusting the QWERTY keyboard settings From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Language & keyboard > Touch Input > Hardware keyboard settings. Default keyboard Select the default QWERTY keyboard language. Prediction Select to enable predictive text when using the QWERTY keyboard.

  • Page 142: Using The Onscreen Keyboard

    Using the onscreen keyboard Switching to the onscreen keyboard By default, myTouch 4G Slide uses the Swype keyboard for onscreen text input. You can change the input method by selecting the onscreen keyboard. 1. Start an app that requires text or numbers.

  • Page 143: Selecting A Keyboard Layout

    Keyboard Selecting a keyboard layout You can choose from three different keyboard layouts to suit your typing style. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Language & keyboard > Touch Input. 2. Tap Keyboard types, and then select the keyboard layout that you want to use. Choose one from the following: Standard This layout is similar to a desktop computer keyboard.

  • Page 144: Entering Words With Predictive Text

    Changing to the landscape onscreen keyboard When entering text, you can choose to use the landscape orientation of the onscreen keyboard. Turn myTouch 4G Slide sideways to use a larger keyboard for easy typing. § Select the Auto-rotate screen check box in >...
  • Page 145 2. Tap Bilingual prediction, and then choose the language you want. Adding a word to the predictive text dictionary myTouch 4G Slide 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 146: Entering Text By Speaking

    § Since myTouch 4G Slide uses Google’s speech-recognition service, you need to be connected to the Internet to enter text by speaking. 1. Press and hold the language key. myTouch 4G Slide cues you to speak. 2. Tell myTouch 4G Slide what you want to be typed in.

  • Page 147: Entering Text By Tracing

    Keyboard 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. To trace, slide your finger on the onscreen keyboard to enter words.

  • Page 148: Adjusting Input Settings

    Keyboard 3. After positioning the text cursor, lift your finger. The text selection menu then pops up. 4. 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. §...
  • Page 149 Keyboard Text input § Turn on or off predictive text, spell correction, and word completion. § Enable audible or vibration feedback when typing. § Calibrate the touch keyboard accuracy. Chinese text input Set options for the Chinese input methods. Tutorial Learn how to use the onscreen keyboard with this interactive tutorial.

  • Page 150: Internet Connections

    Internet connections Internet connections Data connection When you turn on myTouch 4G Slide for the first time, it will be automatically set up to use T-Mobile's data connection (if the SIM card is inserted). Turning the data connection on or off Turning your data connection off can help save battery life and save money on data charges.

  • Page 151: Wi-Fi

    1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Wireless & networks. 2. Select the Wi-Fi check box to turn Wi-Fi on. myTouch 4G Slide then scans for available wireless networks. 3. Tap Wi-Fi settings. The network names and security settings of detected Wi-Fi networks are displayed in the Wi-Fi networks section.

  • Page 152: Connecting To A Virtual Private Network (Vpn)

    You can get this information from your network administrator. Also, myTouch 4G Slide 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 myTouch 4G Slide.

  • Page 153: Adding A Vpn Connection

    2. Tap the VPN connection to return to the VPN settings screen, and then tap the VPN connection to disconnect from it. When myTouch 4G Slide has disconnected from the VPN, the VPN disconnected icon is displayed in the notification area of the title bar.

  • Page 154: Using Mytouch 4G Slide As A Modem (Usb Tethering)

    4G Slide to connect to the Internet. § You need your SIM card inserted on myTouch 4G Slide to use the data connection. § To use myTouch 4G Slide as a modem, you need to install HTCDriver on your computer first.

  • Page 155: Using Mytouch 4G Slide As A Wireless Router

    Share your data connection with other devices by turning myTouch 4G Slide into a wireless router. Make sure the data connection on myTouch 4G Slide is turned on before you use it as a wireless router. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings >...

  • Page 156: Bluetooth

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

  • Page 157: Disconnecting Or Unpairing From A Bluetooth Device

    Bluetooth 4. Make sure that the headset is discoverable. 5. Tap Scan for devices. myTouch 4G Slide will start to scan for Bluetooth devices within range. 6. When you see the name of your headset displayed in the Bluetooth devices section, tap the name.

  • Page 158: Sending Information Using Bluetooth

    “Receive Beams” or “Receive Files”. Refer to the device’s documentation for instructions on receiving information over Bluetooth. 1. On myTouch 4G Slide, open the app that contains the information or file you want to send.
  • Page 159 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 myTouch 4G Slide and on the receiving device. Also enter the same passcode or confirm the auto-generated passcode on both devices.

  • Page 160: Receiving Information Using Bluetooth

    3. If the Bluetooth check box is not selected, select it to turn Bluetooth on. 4. Select the Discoverable check box. 5. On the sending device, send one or more files to myTouch 4G Slide. Refer to the device’s documentation for instructions on sending information over Bluetooth.

  • Page 161: Security

    Protect your personal information and prevent others from using myTouch 4G Slide without your permission by setting a screen lock pattern, PIN or password. Your screen lock will be asked every time myTouch 4G Slide is turned on or when it’s idle for a certain period of time.

  • Page 162: Changing Your Screen Lock

    If you’ve forgotten your screen lock pattern, you have up to five attempts to try and unlock myTouch 4G Slide. If this fails, you can unlock myTouch 4G Slide by entering your Google Account user name and password. 1. On the unlock screen, enter your lock pattern.

  • Page 163: Settings

    § Choose sounds to use for the ringtones and notifications. § Adjust media playback volume. § Set to lower the ring volume when you move myTouch 4G Slide 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 164: 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 myTouch 4G Slide encounters a technical problem. § View different information about myTouch 4G Slide, such as the mobile network type, signal strength, battery level, and more.

  • Page 165: Turning Automatic Screen Rotation Off

    , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Display > G-Sensor calibration. 3. Place myTouch 4G Slide on a flat and level surface, and then tap Calibrate. 4. After the recalibration process, tap OK. Keeping the screen on while charging myTouch 4G Slide You can keep the screen from turning off while you’re charging myTouch 4G Slide.

  • Page 166: Changing Sound Settings

    To help avoid missing incoming calls when myTouch 4G Slide is in your pocket or bag, the pocket mode feature gradually increases the ring volume and vibrates when you receive a call. When not in your pocket or bag, myTouch 4G Slide will ring at the normal volume you set.

  • Page 167: Changing The Language

    3. Tap the language you want to use, and then press Optimizing battery life You can set myTouch 4G Slide to automatically switch to power saving mode when the battery level reaches a certain level. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings.

  • Page 168: Managing Memory

    4G Slide is getting low. Or, if your storage card is getting full, you can also move applications from the storage card to the internal storage. You can only move applications that are not preinstalled on myTouch 4G Slide. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings.

  • Page 169: Checking Information About Mytouch 4G Slide

    3. Select one of the following: HTC Software Enable or disable the automatic check feature for software updates updates for myTouch 4G Slide. You can also tap Check now to manually check for software updates. Google Software Check updates for myTouch 4G Slide operating system.

  • Page 170: Update And Reset

    From time to time, software updates for myTouch 4G Slide may be available. myTouch 4G Slide 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 171: Restarting Mytouch 4G Slide

    4G Slide on to restart it. Resetting myTouch 4G Slide Do a factory reset to return myTouch 4G Slide to its original state before the first time you turned it on. If you’re passing myTouch 4G Slide on to someone else or myTouch 4G Slide has a persistent problem that cannot be solved, you can perform a factory reset (also called a hard reset).

  • Page 172: Trademarks And Copyrights

    Trademarks and copyrights © 2011 HTC Corporation. All Rights Reserved. HTC, the HTC logo, the HTC quietly brilliant logo, and Friend Stream are trademarks or service marks of HTC Corporation. SweepShot, ClearShot, BurstShot, and Genius Button are trademarks of T-Mobile USA, Inc.
  • Page 173 No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or storing in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form without prior written permission of HTC.
  • Page 174 - working with Exchange ActiveSync - navigating and zooming email - opening a new window - options - using Facebook - sharing your location Facebook for HTC Sense Calendar Factory reset - managing events Firmware - reminders Flashlight - widget...
  • Page 175 - viewing microSD card Hands free Hard reset Headphones Home screen Notifications - rearranging items - panel HTC Clock - Desk Clock - setting an alarm Online accounts - World Clock - about - managing Onscreen keyboard Internet calling - copying and pasting text...
  • Page 176 Index Ring volume Text message - lowering ring volume automatically - making your phone ring louder Updating phone software Ringtone Upgrade - trimming Router Videos - sharing Screen - trimming - adjusting screen brightness - watching - changing the time before the screen Voice input turns off - recalibrating G-sensor...

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