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  • Page 1 Your HTC Wildfire S User guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    HTC Wildfire S Back cover Storage card Battery Switching the power on or off Finger gestures Setting up HTC Wildfire S for the first time Ways of getting contacts into HTC Wildfire S Home screen Basics Adjusting the volume Sleep mode...
  • Page 3 Internet calls Using Call history Call services Turning Airplane mode on or off Search and Web browser Searching HTC Wildfire S and the Web Using the web browser Downloading from the Web Viewing bookmarks and previously visited pages Setting browser options...
  • Page 4 Installing HTC Sync Setting up HTC Sync to recognize HTC Wildfire S Getting to know the workspace Setting up synchronization Synchronizing HTC Wildfire S Installing an app from your computer to HTC Wildfire S Synchronizing another device with your computer...
  • Page 5 Data connection Wi-Fi Connecting to a virtual private network (VPN) Using HTC Wildfire S as a modem (USB tethering) Connecting HTC Wildfire S to the Internet through a computer (Internet Pass-through) Creating a Wi-Fi hotspot Bluetooth Bluetooth basics Connecting a Bluetooth headset or car kit...
  • 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: § HTC Wildfire S § Battery (preinstalled) § microSD ™ card (preinstalled) § USB cable § 3 .5mm stereo headset § Power adapter § Quick start guide §...
  • Page 9 Getting started Left panel 1. VOLUME UP 2. VOLUME DOWN 3. USB connector Back panel 1. LED flash 2. 5 megapixel camera 3. Speaker 4. Microphone 5. Lanyard hole Top panel 1. 3.5mm headset jack 2. POWER...

  • Page 10: Back Cover

    Remove the back cover to access the battery compartment and storage card slot. 1. Turn off HTC Wildfire S and hold it securely with the front facing down. 2. With your finger, pry open the back cover from the small opening near the POWER button.

  • Page 11: Storage Card

    Removing the storage card If HTC Wildfire S is on you must first "unmount" the storage card before removing it to prevent corrupting or damaging the files in the storage card.

  • Page 12: Battery

    Removing the battery thin film Before using HTC Wildfire S for the first time, you need to remove the thin film wrapped around the battery. 1. Take the back cover off.

  • Page 13: Removing The Battery

    Getting started Removing the battery Right after you take HTC Wildfire S out from the box for the first time, don’t forget to remove the thin film wrapped around the battery that’s inside HTC Wildfire S. 1. Take the back cover off.

  • Page 14: Charging The Battery

    § Only the power adapter and USB cable provided in the box must be used to charge the battery. § Do not remove the battery from HTC Wildfire S while you are charging it using the power or car adapter.

  • Page 15: Switching The Power On Or Off

    Switching the power on Press the POWER button. Easy. When you turn on HTC Wildfire S for the first time, you’ll need to set it up. Switching the power off 1. If the display is off, press the POWER button to turn it back on, then unlock the screen.

  • Page 16: Setting Up Htc Wildfire S For The First Time

    Setting up HTC Wildfire S for the first time When you switch on HTC Wildfire S for the first time, you’ll be asked to set it up. You can choose how you want to connect to the Internet and whether you want your current location to be automatically detected.

  • Page 17: Home Screen

    27. Extended Home screen As you start to do more things with HTC Wildfire S, you might find that one Home screen is not enough. No problem. You can use up to six extra screens. It should be plenty.

  • Page 18: 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 19: Sleep Mode

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

  • Page 20: Status And Notifications

    Basics Status and notifications Status icons Here’s what each icon means: Battery is very low (10% Signal strength remaining) 3G (EvDO) connected Silent mode 3G (EvDO) in use Vibrate mode 1xRTT connected Microphone is mute 1xRTT in use Speakerphone is on Wired microphone headset No signal connected...

  • Page 21: Notification Icons

    New Microsoft Exchange Call in progress ActiveSync or POP3/IMAP email Problem with email delivery Missed call New SMS/MMS Message forwarding on HTC Wildfire S is connected to a Problem with SMS/MMS delivery computer via USB cable ™ ® New Google Talk instant...

  • Page 22: Notifications Panel

    Notification LED The notification LED shows a: § Solid green light when HTC Wildfire S 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 23: Switching Between Recently Opened Apps

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

  • Page 24: Connecting Htc Wildfire S To A Computer

    When Disk drive mode is enabled while HTC Wildfire S is connected to the computer, you will not be able to use apps on HTC Wildfire S to access the storage card. HTC Sync Select this option to synchronize contacts, calendar, and other information between your computer and HTC Wildfire S.

  • Page 25: Copying Text, Looking Up Information, And Sharing

    6. Do one of the following: § Disconnect HTC Wildfire S from the computer. § If you want to keep HTC Wildfire S connected to the computer but want it to be able to access the storage card, open the Notifications panel, tap Disk drive, select an option except Disk drive, and then tap Done.
  • Page 26 Basics Searching or translating text 1. After you have selected the text you want to search for or translate, tap 2. Tap one of the following tabs: Google Search Look for related information using Google Search, based on the text that you selected.

  • Page 27: Personalizing

    Personalizing Making HTC Wildfire S truly yours Make HTC Wildfire S look and sound just the way you want it. Personalize it with a different wallpaper, skin, ringtone, and notification sound for events such as incoming text, email, and calendar reminders.

  • Page 28: Changing Your Wallpaper

    Personalizing your wallpaper with your favorite photo is a quick and easy way to give HTC Wildfire S a fresh look. Browse the collection of wallpapers included in HTC Wildfire S or choose from photos that you have taken with the camera. You can also change your Home screen to use an animated wallpaper.

  • Page 29: Applying A New Skin

    > Widget. 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 30: Adding Icons And Other Shortcuts On Your Home Screen

    You can modify basic settings of some widgets (for example, the People and Mail widgets) from the Home screen. 1. Press and hold a widget on the Home screen. HTC Wildfire S vibrates and you’ll see a colored box around the widget. Don’t lift your finger just yet.

  • Page 31: Adding Folders 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. HTC Wildfire S vibrates and you’ll see a colored box around the widget or icon. Don’t lift your finger just yet.

  • Page 32: Rearranging The Home Screen

    Personalizing Removing a widget or icon 1. Press and hold the widget or icon you want to remove. HTC Wildfire S vibrates and you'll see a colored box around the widget or icon. Don’t lift your finger just yet. 2. Drag the widget or icon to the Remove button.

  • Page 33: Using Sound Sets

    Sound sets are different collections of ringtone, notification, and alarm sounds you can use to personalize the way HTC Wildfire S alerts you. Using sound sets, you can instantly change from subtle ringtone and notification sounds while you’re in the office into something fun when you’re out with friends.

  • Page 34: Changing Your Ringtones And Alarms

    4. Tap Apply. Although you can't import notification sounds from your storage card, you can tap Get more to download more audio files from HTC Hub. Changing the alarm sound 1. From the Home screen, tap >...

  • Page 35: Rearranging Or Hiding Application Tabs

    Personalizing Rearranging or hiding application tabs You can rearrange the tabs at the bottom of some apps to prioritize the types of information you frequently use or remove the tabs you don’t really need. 1. Open an app that has the usual tabs at the bottom of its screen (for example, the library screen in Music).

  • Page 36: Phone Calls

    Phone calls Different ways of making calls Besides making calls from the phone dialer screen on HTC Wildfire S, 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 37: 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 38: Making An Emergency Call

    Phone calls Making an emergency call 1. On the Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Dial the emergency number for your locale, and then tap Call. If you’ve enabled but forgotten your lock password or lock pattern, you can still make emergency calls by tapping Emergency call on the screen.

  • Page 39: What Can I Do During A Call

    § Press the VOLUME DOWN or VOLUME UP button. § Press the POWER button. § Place HTC Wildfire S face down on a level surface. If HTC Wildfire S 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 40: Setting Up A Three-Way Call

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

  • Page 41: Internet Calls

    4. Enter your account details. 5. Press to save your account. 6. To set HTC Wildfire S 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 42 Mobile button. § When saving the number to an existing contact, tap a contact stored on HTC Wildfire S, and then select the number type. 4. Tap Save. Clearing the Call History list...

  • Page 43: Call Services

    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 HTC Wildfire S to Airplane mode.

  • Page 44: Search And Web Browser

    Search and Web browser Searching HTC Wildfire S and the Web You can search for information on HTC Wildfire S and on the Web by using Google Search. Some applications, such as People or Mail, have their own search function, which you can use to search only within those applications.

  • Page 45: Using The Web Browser

    Search and Web browser 3. In the search box, enter the words you want to search for. As you type, matching items on HTC Wildfire S and suggestions from Google web search are shown as a list. 4. Do one of the following: §...

  • Page 46: Changing The Screen Orientation

    § Continue typing in the webpage address, then tap Changing the screen orientation Turn HTC Wildfire S 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 47: 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. Before downloading an app, check first its compatibility with HTC Wildfire S to make sure it can be installed.

  • Page 48: Viewing Bookmarks And Previously Visited Pages

    2. Follow the website's instructions for downloading the app. Before you can install the downloaded app, you need to set HTC Wildfire S to allow installation of third-party apps. From the Home screen, press , then tap Settings >...

  • Page 49: Setting Browser Options

    Search and Web browser 3. Tap 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. On the History tab , navigate to the page you want to view and then tap the page.
  • Page 50 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 51: Accounts And Sync

    Signing in to your Google Account lets you sync Gmail and your Google contacts and calendars between HTC Wildfire S 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 52: Adding A Social Network Account

    Adding a social network account Skipped signing in to your social network accounts (such as Facebook, Twitter, or Flickr) when you first turned on and set up HTC Wildfire S? You can still add these accounts. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings >...

  • Page 53: 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 HTC Wildfire S with a hard reset. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings >...

  • Page 54: People

    1. From the Home screen, tap > People. 2. Tap one of the following tabs: Gives you access to all contacts on HTC Wildfire S, online accounts, and more. Groups Lets you assign contacts to groups so you can easily send an SMS, MMS, or email message to a whole group.

  • Page 55: Setting Up Your Profile

    1. From the Home screen, tap > People. 2. On the All tab, tap Me. If you're logged in to your Facebook account through Facebook for HTC Sense, instead of Me, you'll see your Facebook name. Tap your name, press , then tap Edit.

  • Page 56: Importing A Contact From An Exchange Activesync Account

    > People. 2. Press , and then enter the name. 3. Tap . Under Company contacts, matching names are listed. 4. Tap the name of the contact you want copied on HTC Wildfire S, and then tap Save to People.

  • Page 57: Merging Contact Information

    People Merging contact information If you have the same contacts on HTC Wildfire S, Google Account, and social network accounts such as Facebook and Twitter, HTC Wildfire S will try to combine them automatically or let you decide which contacts to combine. Combining the same contacts avoids duplicate entries in your contacts list.

  • Page 58: Filtering Your Contacts List

    People Manually merging contact information 1. From the Home screen, tap > People. 2. On the All tab, tap the name of the contact (not the icon or photo) you want to link. 3. Tap (if there are suggested links). 4.

  • Page 59: Backing Up Your Contacts To The Storage Card

    > People. 2. Press , and then tap Import/Export > Import from SD card. 3. If you have Google or Exchange ActiveSync accounts set up on HTC Wildfire S, tap the type for the imported contacts. Contact information and conversations When you tap a contact on the People screen, the contact details screen opens, showing you the information you've stored or linked for that contact.

  • Page 60: Sending Contact Information As A Vcard

    3. Select the contacts you want to remove, and then tap Delete. 4. When prompted, tap OK. Sending contact information as a vCard Easily share your own contact information or any contact on HTC Wildfire S. 1. From the Home screen, tap > People.

  • Page 61: Contact Groups

    Assign contacts to groups so you can easily send a message or email to a whole group. You can also sync groups on HTC Wildfire S 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 62 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 63: Adding People Widgets

    People 3. Press , and then tap Rearrange. 4. Press and hold at the end of the contact’s name you want to move. When the row is highlighted, drag it to its new position. 5. Tap Save. Deleting groups You can only delete groups that you have created. 1.

  • Page 64: Setting The Default Communication Method

    People Setting the default communication method Depending on how you often reach your contacts, you can choose a different communication method for each of the contacts on the People widget. 1. On the Home screen, go to the People widget. 2.

  • Page 65: Social

    Social Facebook for HTC Sense When you're signed in to Facebook for HTC Sense, you can: § See all your Facebook contacts and their instant status updates in People. When you tap a contact on the All tab, slide to...

  • Page 66: Twitter For Htc Sense

    If you have the Twitter app (preinstalled or downloaded from Android Market), signing in to Twitter for HTC Sense does not sign you in to the Twitter app and vice versa. These two don't share the same login credentials. If you want to use the same Twitter account for both, you’ll have to sign in to both using the same login...

  • Page 67: Tweeting On The Go Using Peep

    Twitter users to follow using Peep. If you haven't signed in to Twitter for HTC Sense, you'll be asked to do so when you open Peep. From the Home screen, tap >...

  • Page 68: Searching For Twitter Users To Follow

    Social Searching for Twitter users to follow 1. In any of the tabs in Peep, press the button. 2. Type a Twitter name in the search box. You can also narrow down the search when you tap > Users. 3. Tap 4.

  • Page 69: 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 70 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 71: Chatting In Google Talk

    Google Talk. If you signed in to your Google Account when you first set up HTC Wildfire S, you are already signed in to Google Talk. To open Google Talk, on the Home screen tap >...

  • Page 72: Changing Your Online Status And Picture

    Social 3. Tap Send. 4. While chatting, press and then tap any of these options: Chat off Your Google Talk messages are stored in the Chats folder of record your Gmail account. Tap this option if you don’t want to store your chat messages.
  • Page 73 Social Adding and managing friends The Friends list is where you add and manage your friends in Google Talk. In Google Talk's Friends list, you can: Invite a friend 1. Press , and then tap Add friend. 2. Enter the Google Talk instant messaging ID or Gmail address of the friend you want to add.

  • Page 74: Camera

    Camera Camera basics Whether traveling for business or fun, enjoy taking photos and videos of your trip and encounters with HTC Wildfire S. § To open the camera in photo mode and take photos, tap from the Home screen, and then tap Camera.

  • Page 75: Taking A Photo

    Camera Zooming Before taking a photo or video, you can first use the onscreen zoom bar to zoom in or out of your subject. Simply slide your finger up or down the zoom bar to zoom in or out. When you're recording video, the zoom bar is always shown onscreen. You can freely zoom in or out while recording.

  • Page 76: Recording Video

    Camera 3. Tap the flash button repeatedly to choose a flash mode depending on your lighting conditions. Auto flash Flash on Flash off 4. Choose the resolution and other camera settings you want to use. 5. Choose an effect to apply to your photo. 6.

  • Page 77: Adding Effects

    Camera 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. 10. Choose what you want to do with the video you’ve just recorded. Adding effects Want to make your photos look more interesting? Easy.

  • Page 78: Changing Camera Settings

    Camera Changing camera settings Open the menu panel to access and change camera settings. To open the camera settings, press Self-portrait (photo Select this option to take your own closeup shot. mode only) Self-timer (photo mode Set a time delay before your camera automatically takes only) the photo.
  • Page 79 Camera Record with audio Select to record audio when capturing videos. (video mode only) Reset to default Change the camera settings back to default.

  • Page 80: Photos, Videos, And Music

    Get an audience by tagging your Facebook and Flickr friends. To start using Gallery, check first if you have photos or videos copied on HTC Wildfire S. What’s more, you can edit and add effects to your photos. You can also easily use a photo as your contact icon, location icon, or wallpaper.

  • Page 81: Viewing Photos

    Tap a photo or video to view it in full screen. § While in filmstrip view (when you turn HTC Wildfire S sideways), slide your finger left or right across the screen to go through your photos and videos. Tap...

  • Page 82: Watching 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.

  • Page 83: Sending Your Photos And Videos

    Photos, videos, and music Cropping a photo 1. On the Gallery app’s Albums screen, tap an album. 2. Press and hold on the photo that you want to crop. 3. In the menu that opens, tap Edit, and then tap Crop. You’ll see a crop box around the photo.
  • Page 84 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 HTC Wildfire S and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device so the files can be sent.
  • Page 85 Photos, videos, and music 4. Select the photos or videos you want to share and then tap Next. 5. Enter a different caption on each photo or video. You can also tag friends on your photos. Tap Tag this photo, and then tap the part where your friend is. From the list that shows, select who you want to tag.

  • Page 86: Viewing Photos In Your Social Networks

    Photos, videos, and music 6. Select the online album where you want to upload the photos, or tap create a new album. 7. Tap Upload. You can view the photos online at http://picasaweb.google.com. Viewing photos in your social networks Right in the Gallery app, check what you and your friends have uploaded to your social networks (Facebook and Flickr only).

  • Page 87: Music

    Photos, videos, and music Music Listening to music Enjoy listening to songs and music on HTC Wildfire S using the Music app. You need to copy music files to your storage card first to use the Music app to play music.

  • Page 88: Browsing Music In The Library

    Photos, videos, and music You can also pause music playback right from the Notifications panel. About the Music widget You can use the Music widget to play music right from your Home screen. Browsing music in the library 1. Tap on the Music app’s Now playing screen or Now playing list to go to the library.
  • Page 89 Photos, videos, and music 7. Select the check boxes of songs you want to add to the playlist and then tap Add. 8. Tap Save. Playing the songs in a playlist 1. In the library, tap or slide your finger on the bottom row to go to the Playlists category.
  • Page 90 4. On the Now playing screen, press and then tap Share > Bluetooth. In the next few steps, you’ll be asked to turn on Bluetooth on HTC Wildfire S and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device so the music can be sent.

  • Page 91: Market And Other Apps

    Market and other apps Finding and installing apps from Android Market Android Market is the place to go to find new apps for HTC Wildfire S. Choose from a wide variety of free and paid apps ranging from productivity apps, entertainment, to games.

  • Page 92: Uninstalling An App

    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. You can uninstall an app for a refund within a limited time after your purchase.

  • Page 93: Using The Clock

    Using the Clock app Get more from the Clock app than just the regular date and time. Use HTC Wildfire S as a desk clock complete with weather information or as a world clock so you can see what time it is in several cities across the globe.

  • Page 94: 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 HTC Wildfire S manually, you need to turn off auto time sync first. 1. On the World Clock tab, press and then tap Local time settings.
  • Page 95 § Tap Repeat. Select which days of the week to sound the alarm, and then tap OK. § Select the Vibrate check box if you want HTC Wildfire S to also vibrate when the alarm goes off. 4. When you're finished setting the alarm, tap Done.

  • Page 96: Checking Weather

    § HTC Wildfire S must be connected to the Internet. § The My location service must be enabled. If you didn't enable it when you first set up HTC Wildfire S, you can do so in Settings > Location. 1. From the Home screen, tap >...

  • Page 97: Changing Weather Options

    Market and other apps Changing Weather options 1. On the Weather screen, press and then tap Settings. 2. You can change the following weather settings: Update when opened Select this check box to refresh weather updates every time you open the Weather app. Update automatically Select this check box to automatically download weather updates.

  • Page 98: Keeping Track Of Your Stocks

    Market and other apps Keeping track of your stocks Use the Stocks app to get the latest stock updates for stock quotes and market indices you follow. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Stocks. 2. On the Stocks main screen, do any of the following: §...

  • Page 99: 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 HTC Wildfire S to use FM Radio. FM Radio uses the stereo headset as the FM radio antenna.

  • Page 100: Recording Your Voice

    Market and other apps Closing or turning off FM Radio You can continue listening to the radio while using other apps on HTC Wildfire S or close the FM Radio app completely. Do this To close the FM Radio Press .

  • Page 101: Sharing Games And Apps

    Market and other apps Setting a voice clip as a ringtone 1. On the Voice Recorder screen, tap 2. Press and hold the voice clip you want to set as a ringtone, and then tap Set as ringtone. Sharing games and apps Having fun with a game or app that you found from Android Market? Share your favorite games and apps instantly with your circle of friends.

  • Page 102: Messages

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

  • Page 103: Sending A Multimedia 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 104: Contact Name

    Messages 6. Tap and then choose the type of attachment. Picture Select Camera to take a photo and attach it, or Gallery to attach a photo from your storage card. Video Select Camcorder to capture a video and attach it, or Videos to attach a video from your storage card.

  • Page 105: Resuming A Draft Message

    Messages Creating a slideshow 1. After you've added either a photo, video, or audio in the multimedia message you’re composing, tap > Slideshow. 2. Do any of the following: Add a slide , and then choose to add a photo or a video.

  • Page 106: Viewing And Replying To A Message

    (such as forward, share, and more). Replying to another phone number of the contact When a contact has multiple phone numbers stored on HTC Wildfire S, 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 107: Forwarding A Message

    Messages Forwarding a message 1. On the All messages screen, tap a contact (or phone number) to view the exchange of messages with that contact. 2. Tap the message you want to forward, and then tap Forward. 3. In the To field, fill in one or more recipients. 4.

  • Page 108: Push Messages

    Messages Push messages Push messages contain a web link. Often, the link will be to download a file that you have requested, for example a ringtone. When you receive a push message, a notification icon is displayed in the status bar.

  • Page 109: Setting Message Options

    Messages Deleting several messages within a conversation 1. On the All messages screen, tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact. 2. Press and then tap More > Delete. 3. Tap Delete by selection. You can also tap Delete by phone number if the contact used multiple phone numbers throughout the conversation and you want to delete the messages sent from a particular number.
  • Page 110 Messages Multimedia § Receive a report on the delivery status of your message. messages § Automatically download complete MMS messages including the (MMS) message body and attachments in your service area and when roaming. § Set the message priority and maximum file size of MMS messages. If the MMS message file size is exceeded, the message won't be sent.

  • Page 111: Email

    Gmail Using Gmail When you first set up HTC Wildfire S, make sure you sign into your Google Account to use Gmail. If you didn’t do so, go to the Accounts & sync setting to sign in. You can also set up more than one Google Account on HTC Wildfire S, and then switch between accounts in Gmail.

  • Page 112: Mail

    Use the Mail app to add your webmail and other POP3 or IMAP email accounts. You can also set up and use your Exchange ActiveSync email on HTC Wildfire S. You can add the Mail widget to view your POP3/IMAP or Exchange ActiveSync...

  • Page 113: Adding A Microsoft Exchange Activesync Account

    5. Enter the account name and your name and then tap Finish setup. Adding a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account You can add one or more Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts on HTC Wildfire S. You can sync with Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Service Pack (SP2) or later.
  • Page 114 Checking your Mail inbox When you open the Mail app, it displays the inbox of one of your email accounts that you’ve set up on HTC Wildfire S. To switch between email accounts, tap the bar that shows the current email account, and then tap another account.

  • Page 115: Managing Email Messages

    Email Group Displays all email messages from a contact group. To choose which contact group to display, press , tap View, and then select a group. Unread Displays unread messages. Marked (Exchange ActiveSync only) Displays all flagged messages. Invites (Exchange ActiveSync only) Displays meeting invitations which you have not yet accepted or declined.
  • Page 116 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 117 You can also select contact groups as recipients, or search and add contacts from the company directory if you have set up an Exchange ActiveSync account on HTC Wildfire S. If you want to send a carbon copy (Cc) or a blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the email to other recipients, press , and then tap Show Cc/Bcc.
  • Page 118 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 119: Changing Email Account Settings

    Email 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. Switch to your Exchange ActiveSync account. 2. Go to the Invites tab, and then tap New meeting invitation. 3.

  • Page 120: Calendar

    You can set up HTC Wildfire S to stay in sync with the following types of calendars: § On HTC Wildfire S, sign in to your Google Account so you’ll be able to sync the Calendar app with your Google Calendar online. You can add multiple Google Accounts.
  • Page 121 4. Tap Save to add the event to your Google Calendar. Sending a meeting request using Calendar (Exchange ActiveSync only) If you have an Exchange ActiveSync account set up on HTC Wildfire S, 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.

  • Page 122: Changing Calendar Views

    Calendar Changing Calendar views When you open Calendar, it displays the month view by default. You can also use agenda, day, or week view. To change between views, press , and then choose the type of view that you want. Using month view In month view, you will see markers on days that have events.

  • Page 123: 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 124: Dismissing Or Snoozing Event Reminders

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

  • Page 125: Showing Or Hiding Calendars

    You can choose which Google calendars to keep synchronized on HTC Wildfire S. You can't create a new Google calendar on HTC Wildfire S. You can only sync with Google calendars that you created or subscribed to on the Web.

  • Page 126: Changing Calendar Settings

    Select ringtone Choose a ringtone to sound when you receive an event reminder. Vibrate Choose whether you want HTC Wildfire S to vibrate when you receive an event notification. Hide declined Choose whether to show or hide events for which you've events declined invitations.

  • Page 127: Maps And Location

    Maps and location Location settings Turning on location services In order to find your location on HTC Wildfire S, 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 128: 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 129: 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 130: 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 131 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) Google Latitude ®...

  • Page 132: Htc Sync

    HTC Sync HTC Sync About HTC Sync You have your new vacation photos on HTC Wildfire S while your business calendar is on your computer. Why not make these types of files and information available on both devices? With HTC Sync, you can: §...

  • Page 133: Setting Up Htc Sync To Recognize Htc Wildfire S

    Setting up HTC Sync to recognize HTC Wildfire S 1. Connect HTC Wildfire S to your computer using the USB cable that came in the box. 2. When HTC Wildfire S prompts you to choose a type of USB connection, tap HTC Sync, and then tap Done.

  • Page 134: Setting Up Synchronization

    You can choose the types of files and information you want to sync between HTC Wildfire S and your computer. Music sync options Bring the music tracks and songs you play on your computer to HTC Wildfire S. If you ® ®...
  • Page 135 2. Select the application you want to sync calendar events with. 3. Choose from which point you want to start synchronizing your calendar events. 4. In cases when conflicting information is found on both HTC Wildfire S and the computer, choose which information you want to keep.
  • Page 136 If you are using Google Chrome or Firefox Internet browser and have selected it to sync with HTC Wildfire S, make sure to close all browser windows before you begin synchronization. 1. Using your favorite web browser on your computer, create a favorites folder named HTC bookmarks.

  • Page 137: Synchronizing Htc Wildfire S

    3. Browse for the application file on your computer, and then click Open. The installation process starts on HTC Wildfire S. 4. Check the screen on HTC Wildfire S to see if there are additional instructions to complete the installation.

  • Page 138: Synchronizing Another Device With Your Computer

    Downloading the latest HTC Sync upgrade Visit the HTC support website (www.htc.com/support/) from time to time to check for the most recent HTC Sync upgrade so you can download and install it on your computer. After installing the latest upgrade, set up HTC Sync again to recognize and sync with...

  • Page 139: Htcsense.com

    3. Follow the onscreen instructions to sign up for your HTCSense.com account. Signing up from your computer Make sure you have HTC Wildfire S close by. You’ll need it to complete the sign-up process. 1. On your computer, open your web browser.

  • Page 140: Using Htcsense.com

    HTCSense.com Using HTCSense.com Forgot HTC Wildfire S at home or you can’t find it? Or worse, it slipped out of your pocket while riding the train. Use HTCSense.com to communicate with HTC Wildfire S so you can forward calls and messages to a different number, make HTC Wildfire S ring, lock it, and even erase its contents.

  • Page 141: Deleting Your Htcsense.com Account

    1. On HTCSense.com, click Lock device. 2. Enter a PIN, an alternate phone number to call if somebody finds HTC Wildfire S, and a short message to show onscreen. The alternate number is shown on the screen. If somebody happens to find HTC Wildfire S, that person can simply tap it to call that number using HTC Wildfire S.

  • Page 142: Keyboard

    Keyboard Keyboard Choosing between Swype and the Onscreen Keyboard 1. Press and hold a text field, and then tap Input method. 2. Select the input method that you want to use. Using Swype ® When you start an app or select a field that requires text or numbers, the Swype keyboard becomes available.

  • Page 143: Entering Text By Typing

    Keyboard Entering text by typing Instead of using Swype, you can enter text by tapping these keys on the Swype keyboard: Press and hold keys with characters at the top to enter numbers, symbols, or accented letters. The gray character displayed on the key is the character that will be inserted when you press and hold that key.

  • Page 144: Using The Onscreen 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 close the onscreen keyboard. Selecting a keyboard layout You can choose from three different keyboard layouts to suit your typing style.

  • Page 145: Entering Words With Predictive Text

    Keyboard Enabling multiple keyboard languages If there are multiple keyboard languages available on HTC Wildfire S, you can choose which languages to enable in the onscreen keyboard so that you can switch to these languages and use them to enter text.
  • Page 146 2. Tap Bilingual prediction, and then choose the language you want. Adding a word to the predictive text dictionary HTC Wildfire S 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 147: Entering Text By Speaking

    § Since HTC Wildfire S 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. HTC Wildfire S cues you to speak. 2. Tell HTC Wildfire S what you want to be typed in.

  • Page 148: Editing Text

    Keyboard Editing text It's easy to cut, copy, and paste text using the keyboard. Some apps may offer their own way of selecting or copying text. Selecting text Highlight the text that you want to copy or cut. 1. Press and hold the text field that contains the text to select until the magnifier appears.

  • Page 149: Adjusting Input Settings

    Keyboard Adjusting input settings Open the Touch Input settings by doing one of the following: § On the onscreen keyboard, tap the language key (for example, tap if you’re currently using the English onscreen keyboard). Then on the International keyboard options menu, tap Settings. §...

  • Page 150: Internet Connections

    Internet connections Internet connections Data connection When you turn on HTC Wildfire S for the first time, it will be automatically set up to use the U.S. Cellular data network. Wi-Fi To use Wi-Fi, you need access to a wireless access point or “hotspot”. The availability and strength of the Wi-Fi signal will vary depending on objects, such as buildings or simply a wall between rooms, the Wi-Fi signal has to pass through.

  • Page 151: Connecting To A Virtual Private Network (Vpn)

    Internet connections Connecting to a Wi-Fi network with EAP-TLS security You may need to install a network certificate (*.p12) to HTC Wildfire S before you can connect to a Wi-Fi network with EAP-TLS authentication protocol. 1. Save the certificate file to the root folder of the storage card.

  • Page 152: Setting Up Secure Credential Storage

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

  • Page 153: Using Htc Wildfire S As A Modem (Usb Tethering)

    Connecting HTC Wildfire S to the Internet through a computer (Internet Pass-through) If you don’t have a data plan for HTC Wildfire S or you don’t have access to a Wi-Fi network, you can still go online on HTC Wildfire S by using your computer’s Internet connection.

  • Page 154: Creating A Wi-Fi Hotspot

    Internet connections Creating a Wi-Fi hotspot Share your data connection with other devices. Turn HTC Wildfire S into a wireless router and create a Wi-Fi hotspot. § You need a tethering plan to create a Wi-Fi hotspot with your phone. For details, contact U.S.

  • Page 155: Bluetooth

    A2DP Bluetooth profile. § Before you connect your headset, you need to make it discoverable so HTC Wildfire S can find it. You can find out how to do this by referring to your headset manual. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings >...

  • Page 156: Disconnecting Or Unpairing From A Bluetooth Device

    Bluetooth 4. Make sure that the headset is discoverable. 5. Tap Scan for devices. HTC Wildfire S 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 157: Sending Information Using Bluetooth

    “Receive Beams” or “Receive Files”. Refer to the device’s documentation for instructions on receiving information over Bluetooth. 1. On HTC Wildfire S, open the app that contains the information or file you want to send.

  • Page 158: Receiving Information Using Bluetooth

    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 HTC Wildfire S and on the receiving device. Also enter the same passcode or confirm the auto-generated passcode on both devices.

  • Page 159: Adding The Bluetooth Received Folder To The Home Screen

    Bluetooth 4. Select the Discoverable check box. 5. On the sending device, send one or more files to HTC Wildfire S. Refer to the device’s documentation for instructions on sending information over Bluetooth. 6. If asked, accept the pairing request on HTC Wildfire S and on the receiving device.

  • Page 160: Security

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

  • Page 161: Forgot Your Screen Lock Pattern

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

  • Page 162: Settings

    § Choose sounds to use for the ringtones and notifications. § Adjust media playback volume. § Set to lower the ring volume when you move HTC Wildfire S 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 163: Changing Display Settings

    § Set the default USB connection type to use whenever you connect HTC Wildfire S to your computer. § Or, select the Ask me check box to set HTC Wildfire S to always display the screen for selecting the USB connection type.

  • Page 164: Turning Automatic Screen Rotation Off

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

  • Page 165: Changing Sound Settings

    To help avoid missing incoming calls when HTC Wildfire S 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, HTC Wildfire S will ring at the normal volume you set.

  • Page 166: Changing The Language

    3. Select or clear the Flip for speaker check box. Changing the language When you turn HTC Wildfire S on for the first time, you’re asked to choose the language you want to use. If you want, you can still change the language after you set up HTC Wildfire S.

  • Page 167: Managing Memory

    3. On the All tab, tap an application. 4. On the screen, tap Clear data and/or Clear cache. Uninstalling an app You cannot uninstall an app that's preinstalled on HTC Wildfire S. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings.

  • Page 168: Checking Information About Your Phone

    Software Check the version and other information about the Android information platform being used by HTC Wildfire S. You can also check the version of the web browser. Legal Read legal information from HTC and Google, and licenses information...

  • Page 169: Reset

    HTC Wildfire S on to restart it. Resetting HTC Wildfire S Do a factory reset to return HTC Wildfire S to its original state before the first time you turned it on. If you’re passing HTC Wildfire S on to someone else or HTC Wildfire S has a persistent problem that cannot be solved, you can perform a factory reset (also called a hard reset).
  • Page 170 Reset Performing a factory reset using hardware buttons If you can’t turn HTC Wildfire S on or access settings, you can still perform a factory reset by using the hardware buttons on HTC Wildfire S. 1. Remove the battery, wait for a few seconds, then reinsert the battery.

  • Page 171: Trademarks And Copyrights

    © 2011 HTC Corporation. All Rights Reserved. HTC, the HTC logo, the HTC quietly brilliant logo, HTC Wildfire S, HTC Sense, and HTC Sync are trademarks or service marks of HTC Corporation. Google, the Google logo, Android, the Android logo, Android Market, the Android Market logo, Google Apps, Google Calendar, Google Checkout, Google Earth, Google Latitude, Google Maps, Google Talk, Gmail, and Picasa are trademarks of Google Inc.
  • Page 172 - sending a meeting request - working with Exchange ActiveSync Calendar email - creating an event - inviting guests to your event - managing events Facebook for HTC Sense - reminders Factory reset - sending a meeting request Flight mode - settings FM Radio...
  • Page 173 - adding widgets Making a call - extended Managing memory - rearranging items Market - rearranging the home panels Master reset HTC Clock Meeting request - Desk Clock Messages - setting an alarm - deleting - World Clock - deleting a conversation...
  • Page 174 Index Online accounts Quick Settings - about - managing Onscreen keyboard Radio - copying and pasting text Record your voice - dictionary Ring volume - editing text - lowering ring volume - entering text automatically - entering text by speaking - making your phone ring louder - predictive text Ringtone...
  • Page 175 - adding Speed dial - changing settings Stocks - removing Storage card - copying files - moving apps to the storage card Sync - HTC Sync - online accounts Tethering Text message Translate Twitter 24, 153 Videos - recording - sharing...

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