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  • Page 1 Your HTC Velocity 4G User guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SIM card Storage card Battery Switching the power on or off Entering your PIN Finger gestures Setting up HTC Velocity 4G for the first time Ways of getting contacts into HTC Velocity 4G Home screen Basics Adjusting the volume Sleep mode...
  • Page 3 Managing message conversations Backing up your text messages Setting message options Search and Web browser Searching HTC Velocity 4G and the Web Browsing the Web Downloading files and apps Viewing bookmarks and previously visited pages Syncing your bookmarks with Google Chrome...
  • Page 4 Backing up your contacts to the storage card Contact information and conversations Sending contact information Contact groups Adding People widgets Social Facebook for HTC Sense Twitter for HTC Sense About Friend Stream Updating your status in Friend Stream Enjoying Facebook in Friend Stream Tweeting in Friend Stream...
  • Page 5 Syncing your contacts Syncing your web bookmarks Syncing documents and email attachments Downloading maps or purchasing services Installing an app from your computer to HTC Velocity 4G Syncing another device with your computer Keyboard Using the onscreen keyboard Entering words with predictive text...
  • Page 6 Contents Internet connections Data connection Wi-Fi Connecting to a virtual private network (VPN) Using HTC Velocity 4G as a modem (USB tethering) Connecting to the Internet through a computer Using HTC Velocity 4G as a wireless router Bluetooth Bluetooth basics...

  • 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 Velocity 4G § Battery (preinstalled) § USB cable § Power adapter § 3.5mm stereo headset § Quick start guide § Safety and regulatory guide...
  • Page 9 Getting started Top panel 1. 3.5mm headset jack 2. POWER Left and right panels 1. USB connector 2. VOLUME controls Back panel 1. Microphone 2. Back cover 3. 8 megapixel camera 4. Dual LED flash 5. Speaker...

  • Page 10: Back Cover

    Remove the back cover to access the battery compartment, SIM card slot, and storage card slot. Make sure to switch off HTC Velocity 4G before removing the back cover. 1. Securely hold HTC Velocity 4G facing down. 2. With your thumbs, push the back cover up to unlock it.

  • Page 11: Replacing The Back Cover

    Getting started Replacing the back cover Your phone’s antennas are placed underneath the back cover. To get the best signal for calls, data connection, and GPS navigation, be sure to secure the back cover tightly to the phone. 1. Insert the back cover tabs into the openings on your phone's back panel. 2.

  • 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 HTC Velocity 4G before removing your 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 HTC Velocity 4G is on, unmount the storage card first to prevent corrupting or damaging the files in the storage card.

  • Page 14: Battery

    Removing the battery film Before using HTC Velocity 4G 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 original batteries that came in the box or replacements that we recommend. 1. Take the back cover off. 2. Insert the battery (with its exposed copper contacts first) into the battery compartment.

  • Page 16: Switching The Power On Or Off

    Switching the power on Press the POWER button. Easy. When you turn on HTC Velocity 4G 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 17: Entering Your Pin

    Rotate For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning HTC Velocity 4G sideways. When entering text, you can turn HTC Velocity 4G sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard. Pinch In some apps, like Gallery or the web browser, you can “pinch” the screen using two fingers (for example, thumb and index finger) to zoom in or zoom out when viewing a picture or a web page.

  • Page 18: Setting Up Htc Velocity 4G For The First Time

    Setting up HTC Velocity 4G for the first time When you switch on HTC Velocity 4G 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 19: Home Screen

    32. Extended Home screen As you start to do more things with HTC Velocity 4G, you might find that one Home screen is not enough. No problem. Slide your finger horizontally to the left or right on the screen and you’ll discover more space for adding icons, widgets, and more.

  • Page 20: Basics

    The Media volume window appears on the screen to display the volume level. Sleep mode Sleep mode saves battery power by putting HTC Velocity 4G into a low power state while the display is off. It also stops accidental button presses when HTC Velocity 4G is in your bag.

  • Page 21: Unlocking The Screen

    Basics Waking up from Sleep mode To wake HTC Velocity 4G up manually, press the POWER button. You’ll need to unlock the screen. HTC Velocity 4G automatically wakes up when you have an incoming call. Unlocking the screen Pull the ring up to unlock the screen.

  • Page 22: Status Icons

    Basics Status icons Here’s what each icon means: Signal strength Battery is full GPRS connected Battery is charging GPRS in use Battery is low (20% remaining) Battery is very low (10% or less EDGE connected remaining) EDGE in use Silent mode 3G connected Vibrate mode 3G in use...

  • Page 23: Notifications

    Notification LED The notification LED shows a: § Solid green light when HTC Velocity 4G 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 24: 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 25: Switching Between Recently Opened Apps

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

  • Page 26: Where Apps, Data, And Files Are Stored

    3. Tap the On/Off switch next to an item to turn it off or on. 4. To access Wi-Fi settings, tap next to Wi-Fi connection. 5. To access all HTC Velocity 4G settings, tap next to Additional settings. Where apps, data, and files are stored...

  • Page 27: Connecting Your Phone To A Computer

    Velocity 4G) as required by your computer’s operating system to safely disconnect HTC Velocity 4G. If you want to keep HTC Velocity 4G connected to the computer but want it to be able to access the phone storage or storage card, open the Notifications panel, tap...

  • Page 28: Transferring Contacts From Your Old Phone

    5. On HTC Velocity 4G, tap Next to continue. HTC Velocity 4G automatically turns Bluetooth on and searches for Bluetooth devices. 6. From the device list, choose your old phone and then tap Next. HTC Velocity 4G then tries to pair with your old phone. You’ll see a security passkey on the screen.

  • Page 29: Copying And Sharing Text

    Basics Copying and sharing text In apps such as the web browser and Mail, you can select and copy text, and then paste or share 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 HTC Velocity 4G to a supported printer and print out documents, email, meeting invitations, photos, and more. § Both printer and HTC Velocity 4G must be turned on and connected to the same local network. Connect HTC Velocity 4G to the local network using Wi-Fi. To learn how to connect the printer to a local network, refer to your printer user guide.
  • Page 31 Basics 3. Tap Next, and then select the manufacturer and model of the printer. 4. Tap Save. The printer appears on the list and you can tap it to print your photo or document.

  • Page 32: Personalizing

    Personalizing Making HTC Velocity 4G truly yours Make HTC Velocity 4G 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 33: Changing Your Wallpaper

    3. Tap one of the following: Gallery Choose an existing photo and crop it. HTC wallpapers Choose a preset wallpaper, and then tap Preview. Live wallpapers Choose a preset animated wallpaper, and then tap Preview. If the animated wallpaper you chose can be customized, tap Settings.

  • Page 34: Applying A New Skin

    2. On the Add to home tab, tap 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 35: Adding Apps And Other Shortcuts On Your Home Screen

    Personalizing Changing the settings of a widget 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 your Home screen, and then drag it to The relevant screen where you can change some settings for this widget then opens.

  • Page 36: Rearranging Or Removing Widgets And Icons On Your Home Screen

    Personalizing Rearranging or removing widgets and icons on your Home screen Moving a widget or icon 1. Press and hold the widget or icon you want to move. 2. Drag the widget or icon to a new location on the screen. §...

  • Page 37: Grouping Apps Into A Folder

    Personalizing Grouping apps into a folder Use folders to group apps on the launch bar or your Home screen to free up space so you can add more apps. 1. Press and hold an app, and then drag it over to another app to automatically create a folder.

  • Page 38: Rearranging The Home Screen

    The main Home screen is the panel that is bordered by a thin line in Leap view. 1. Pinch the Home screen to show the Leap view. 2. Press and hold the thumbnail of the home screen you want to move. HTC Velocity 4G then vibrates. Don’t lift your finger just yet.

  • Page 39: Personalizing With Sound Sets

    By switching between sound sets, you can instantly make HTC Velocity 4G ring or alert you with fun sounds when you're out with friends or change to subtle sounds while you're at work.

  • Page 40: Rearranging Application Tabs

    Personalizing Deleting sound sets 1. Press and hold on an empty space on your Home screen to open the Personalize screen. 2. On the Sound tab, tap Sound set. 3. Press , and then tap Delete. 4. Select one or more sound sets you want to delete. 5.

  • Page 41: Customizing The Lock Screen Style

    Personalizing Customizing the lock screen style Choose from a selection of lock screen backgrounds. 1. Press and hold on an empty space on your Home screen to open the Personalize screen. 2. On the Display tab, tap Lock screen style. 3.

  • Page 42: Phone Calls

    Phone calls Phone calls Making a call with Smart dial You can either dial a number directly, or use Smart dial to quickly place a call. Smart dial searches and calls a stored contact or a number from your call history. 1.

  • Page 43: Calling A Phone Number In A Text Message

    Phone dialer screen. Making an emergency call In some regions, you can make emergency calls from HTC Velocity 4G 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 44: What Can I Do During A Call

    § Press the VOLUME DOWN or VOLUME UP button. § Press the POWER button. § Place HTC Velocity 4G face down on a level surface. If HTC Velocity 4G is already facing down, it will still ring when there are subsequent incoming calls. Look who's calling Every time you make a call or your friend gives you a ring, you get to see your friend’s...

  • Page 45: Switching Between Calls

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

  • Page 46: Setting Up A Conference Call

    2. Under Internet call settings, tap Accounts. 3. Tap Add account. 4. Enter your account details. 5. Press to save your account. 6. To set HTC Velocity 4G to receive Internet calls on your added account, tap the Receive incoming calls check box.

  • Page 47: Call History

    Phone calls Making an Internet call Make an Internet call to either your contact's Internet calling account or phone number. Call any of the following: Internet § In People, tap a contact who has an Internet calling account, and calling then tap Internet call.

  • Page 48: Home Dialing

    Phone calls Clearing the Call History list On the Call History screen, do one of the following: Remove one name or Press and hold the name or number, and then tap Delete number from call history. Clear the entire list Press , and then tap Remove call history.

  • Page 49: Messages

    Messages Messages About the Messages app Keep in touch with important people in your life. Use the Messages app to compose and send text and multimedia messages. On the All messages screen, your sent and received messages are neatly grouped into conversations, by contact name or phone number.

  • Page 50: Sending A Multimedia Message (Mms)

    Messages Sending a multimedia message (MMS) 1. From the Home screen, tap > Messages. 2. Tap 3. Enter a contact name, mobile number, or email address in the To field. Sending the message to a group of friends? Tap , and then select the contacts to whom you want to send the message.

  • Page 51: Resuming A Draft Message

    2. Tap the message and then resume editing it. 3. Tap Send. Checking your messages Depending on your notification settings, HTC Velocity 4G 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: Replying To A Message

    3. Tap Send. Replying to another phone number of the contact When a contact has multiple phone numbers stored on HTC Velocity 4G, you’ll see the particular phone number used below the contact's name. Keep in mind that your response will be sent to the phone number of the latest message you’ve received from this contact.

  • Page 53: Wap Push Messages

    Messages WAP push messages WAP push messages contain a web link. Often, the link will be to download a file that you have requested from a service provider. When you receive a WAP push message, a notification icon is displayed in the status bar.

  • Page 54: Backing Up Your Text Messages

    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, and then tap OK. 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.

  • Page 55: Setting Message Options

    Messages 3. Tap the backup file to import. 4. Tap OK. Setting message options Access and change the settings of the Messages app. You can enable pop-up message notifications, add a signature to your messages, edit your MMS options, and more.

  • Page 56: Search And Web Browser

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

  • Page 57: Opening A New Browser Window

    Search and Web browser 3. Enter your search keywords or a webpage address. 4. On the webpage, you can: § Tap a link to open it, or press and hold a link to see more options. § Tap an email address to send a message to the email address. While browsing the Web, press to quickly show the URL box and status bar.

  • Page 58: Downloading Files And Apps

    1. Open your web browser, then go to the website where you can download the file you want. 2. Follow the website's download instructions. Before you can install the downloaded app, you need to set HTC Velocity 4G to allow installation of third-party apps. From the Home screen, press , then tap Settings >...

  • Page 59: Viewing Bookmarks And Previously Visited Pages

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

  • Page 60: Syncing Your Bookmarks With Google Chrome

    3. Toggle between Thumbnails and List views. Syncing your bookmarks with Google Chrome Create bookmarks from your computer's Google Chrome browser and sync them on HTC Velocity 4G. For more information about Google Chrome, visit http:// support.google.com/chrome. § Using your Google Chrome desktop browser, you need to sign in to your Google Account and set up Google Chrome sync.

  • Page 61: Setting Browser Options

    § You first need to download and install the Adobe Flash software from Android Market ™ § You need to download again and reinstall it if you updated HTC Velocity 4G with ™ the latest Android version.

  • Page 62: Camera

    Camera Camera basics Whether traveling for business or fun, enjoy taking photos and videos of your trip and encounters with HTC Velocity 4G. To open the camera, tap from the Home screen, and then tap Camera. You’ll find the following onscreen controls and indicators on the Viewfinder screen: §...

  • Page 63: Taking A Photo

    Camera Switching between the front and rear camera 1. On the Viewfinder screen, tap 2. Tap the Front/Main slider to switch between the two cameras. Some camera features are not available when you’re using the front camera, such as auto focusing, zooming, and face detection. Choosing an effect Use the available camera effects to make your photos look like they’ve been taken through special lenses and filters.

  • Page 64: Recording Video

    Camera Recording video 1. From the Home screen, tap > Camera. 2. On the Viewfinder screen, tap Mode and then tap the Photo/Video slider to select Video. 3. Frame your subject on the Viewfinder screen. 4. Tap to start recording. 5.
  • Page 65 Camera 3. When you're ready to take the first shot, tap . A message then appears, guiding you on what direction you should move to take the next shot. As you move, directional arrows appear. 4. Using the directional arrows, dotted line, and circles onscreen as your guidance, pan left or right in landscape view (or pan up or down in portrait view).

  • Page 66: Taking Continuous Camera Shots

    The camera will take five consecutive shots of your subject. Taking a high dynamic range (HDR) photo Take photos like a pro with HDR imaging. When enabled, HTC Velocity 4G renders both the bright and dark areas of your subject. The result: better photos with the right image intensity and contrast levels.

  • Page 67: Photos, Videos, And Music

    Gallery About the Gallery app Reminisce on good times. Use Gallery to view all your photos and videos that are on HTC Velocity 4G or your online albums. You can even: § Add photo frames and apply effects. § Trim your videos.

  • Page 68: Watching A Video

    Photos, videos, and music Watching a video 1. Tap a video album and then tap a video. 2. Tap the onscreen controls to control the video playback, adjust the volume, and more. to share the video on your home network. Editing your photos and videos Rotating a photo 1.
  • Page 69 The enhanced photo is saved as a copy. The original photo remains unedited. Trimming a video Remove unwanted scenes from a video you recorded on HTC Velocity 4G. 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 70: Viewing Photos In Your Social Networks

    Photos, videos, and music Viewing photos in your social networks Right in the Gallery app, check what you and your friends have uploaded to your social networks or photo sharing sites. Log on to your accounts before you start viewing online photos. 1.
  • Page 71 > Gallery. 2. Tap the album that has the photos or videos you want to share. 3. Tap Share > Facebook for HTC Sense. 4. Select the photos or videos you want to share and then tap Next. 5. Select which album to upload to and set privacy settings for the uploaded photos or videos.
  • Page 72 Photos, videos, and music 4. Select the photos or videos you want to share and then tap Next. 5. Select which album to upload to and set privacy settings for the uploaded photos or videos. Tap Add tag and description to enter a caption on each photo or video or tag friends on your photos.

  • Page 73: Music

    Photos, videos, and music Music Browsing music in the library You need to copy music files to HTC Velocity 4G first to use the Music app to play music. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Music. 2. Tap to browse a category, such as Artists or Albums.

  • Page 74: Creating A Playlist

    Photos, videos, and music Playing music from the Lock screen When you’re listening to music and the screen turns off, press POWER to turn the screen back on and control the music playback directly on the Lock screen. If you don’t see the playback controls on the Lock screen, swipe your finger from left to right on the box onscreen.
  • Page 75 Photos, videos, and music Playing the songs in a playlist 1. From the Home screen, tap > Music. 2. Tap > Playlists. 3. Tap a playlist, and then tap the song you want to play first. When you tap a song in the list to play it, the Now playing screen is updated with the songs from your playlist.
  • Page 76 3. On the Now playing screen, press and then tap Share > Share file > Bluetooth. You’ll be asked to turn on Bluetooth on HTC Velocity 4G and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device so the music can be sent.

  • Page 77: Connected Media

    5. Once connected to the other device, tap the onscreen controls to control playback, adjust the volume, and more. 6. To stop sharing media and disconnect from the other device, tap While playing media on another device, you can press and do other things on HTC Velocity 4G.

  • Page 78: Htc Services

    Creating or signing in to your HTC Watch account 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Account & sync. 2. Tap Add account > Watch. 3. Create a new HTC Watch account, or directly sign in if you already have your account.
  • Page 79 HTC services Watching movies and TV shows Using the Watch app, you can watch the preloaded content and movies or TV shows you've downloaded from the HTC Watch store. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Watch. 2. Swipe left or right across the screen to browse through the videos, and then tap one to watch it.

  • Page 80: Managing Your Downloads

    HTC Watch account. If you own more than one HTC device that has access to HTC Watch, you can download and watch videos on up to five devices. You can check what HTC devices are linked to your HTC Watch account.
  • Page 81 Whenever a time interval (about 20 minutes) has passed, you'll be asked again to sign in to your HTC Watch account before you can continue to rent or purchase videos or access some settings. This is a safety precaution to check your identity and to ensure that you acknowledge that it is your account.

  • Page 82: Accounts And Sync

    Syncing with a Google Account Sign in to your Google Account to see your Gmail, contacts, and calendars on your HTC Velocity 4G. You also need to sign in to a Google Account to use most Google apps. Adding more Google Accounts You can add more than one Google Account.

  • Page 83: Adding A Social Network Account

    3. Tap the item you want to sync or edit. Removing an account You can remove an account to delete all information associated with it from HTC Velocity 4G. Removing an account does not delete information from the online service itself.

  • Page 84: People

    To open People, from the Home screen, tap > People. Your contacts list The People app lists all contacts stored on HTC Velocity 4G and from the online accounts you're logged in to. Your contacts list also displays the contacts stored on your SIM card (marked with You can: §...

  • Page 85: Setting Up Your Profile

    People Filtering your contacts list Choose which account contacts to show. 1. On the People tab, tap on the top bar. 2. Choose the online accounts that contain the contacts you want to display. 3. Press To set more contact sorting options, press and then tap Settings.

  • Page 86: Adding A New Contact

    Importing a contact from an Exchange ActiveSync account 1. On the People tab, enter the contact's name or email address in the search box. 2. Tap 3. Tap the name of the contact you want copied to HTC Velocity 4G. 4. Tap Save to People.

  • Page 87: Merging Contact Information

    Accepting matched contacts suggestions When HTC Velocity 4G 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 88: Contact Information And Conversations

    People Importing contacts from the storage card You can only import contacts that were exported to the storage card using the Export to SD card feature. 1. On the People tab, press 2. Tap Import/Export > Import from SD card (or More > Import/Export > Import from SD card).

  • Page 89: Sending Contact Information

    People Deleting contacts 1. On the People tab, press 2. Tap Delete. 3. Select the contacts you want to remove. 4. Tap Delete. Sending contact information 1. On the People tab, do one of the following: To send Do this Someone's contact Press and hold the name of the contact (not the icon information...

  • Page 90: 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 Velocity 4G 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 91: Adding People Widgets

    People Rearranging your contact groups 1. On the Groups tab, press 2. Tap Edit groups. 3. Press and hold at the end of the group you want to move, and then drag it to its new position. 4. Tap Save. Rearranging the members of a contact group 1.

  • Page 92: Getting In Touch With A Contact

    People 3. Tap Set default action. 4. Tap the communication method you want for the contact. 5. Press If you need to change the default communication method, tap the contact's name (not the photo). Getting in touch with a contact 1.

  • Page 93: Social

    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. If you want to use the same Twitter account for both, you’ll have to sign in to both using the same login credentials.

  • Page 94: Updating Your Status In Friend Stream

    Social § Check the person’s profile details. § Check the person’s posted tweets. to display posts from a particular social network. Slide to the other tabs to see more options. You can press , and then tap Settings > Edit tabs to customize the Friend Stream tabs. Checking notifications from your social networks Slide to the Notifications tab to easily see a single feed of your notifications from different social networks.

  • Page 95: Tweeting In Friend Stream

    Checking in to a place Let your Facebook friends know where you are by checking in to a place. § You must be signed in to Facebook for HTC Sense to use this feature in Friend Stream. § In order to find your location, you also need to enable location sources in Settings >...

  • Page 96: Using Facebook Chat

    Social Unfollowing a Twitter user 1. On the All tweets tab, tap the Twitter user you want to stop following. 2. Press , and then tap Unfollow. Sending a direct message You can only send a direct message (DM) to someone who is following you. 1.

  • Page 97: Chatting In Google Talk

    Social Chatting in Google Talk Google Talk is Google’s instant messaging program. It lets you communicate with other people that also use Google Talk. To open Google Talk, on the Home screen tap > Talk. To learn what you can do and get help in Google Talk, press , and then tap Help.

  • Page 98: Email

    Sending an email message in Gmail 1. In the Gmail inbox, tap If you’ve set up multiple Google Accounts on HTC Velocity 4G, choose which account to use. 2. Fill in one or more recipients. Want to loop in more recipients in a carbon copy (Cc) or blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the email message? Press >...

  • Page 99: Mail

    Email Replying to or forwarding email messages in Gmail 1. In the Gmail inbox, tap the email message or conversation. 2. To reply to the sender, tap . Or, tap and choose whether to Reply all or Forward. 3. Do one of the following: §...

  • Page 100: Adding A Microsoft Exchange Activesync Account

    Email Adding a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account You can sync with Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Service Pack (SP2) or later. Add up to 15 Exchange ActiveSync accounts on HTC Velocity 4G. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Mail. 2. Do one of the following: §...
  • Page 101 Email Viewing the unified inbox of all your email accounts You can view email messages from all your accounts just in one place without having to switch to different accounts. Just tap the bar that shows the current email account, and then tap All accounts. Email messages are color coded so you can easily distinguish which email accounts they belong to.
  • Page 102 Email Sorting email messages You can sort email messages by date received, priority, subject, sender, or size. On the inbox, press , tap Sort, and select from the sorting options. To quickly scroll through the message list, press and hold two fingers on any email message, and then drag upward or downward.
  • Page 103 Email Where are my unread email messages? The Unread tab contains all your unread email messages. Add it if it does not appear on your screen. 1. Press and hold a tab. When the screen changes and shows you the area where you can rearrange icons, lift your finger.

  • Page 104: Managing Email Messages

    Email Working with Exchange ActiveSync email Flagging an email While viewing the inbox, tap the flag icon that appears beside an email message. You can also tap the flag icon while reading an email message. Setting your Out of the office status 1.

  • Page 105: Changing Email Account Settings

    Email Changing email account settings You can change your email notification settings, add an email signature, delete an account and more. 1. Switch to the email account whose settings you want to change. 2. Press , and then tap Settings.

  • Page 106: Calendar

    Never miss an important date again. Use the Calendar app to schedule your events, meetings, and appointments. You can set up HTC Velocity 4G to stay in sync with calendars such as Google Calendar, Outlook Calendar, and Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Calendar.

  • Page 107: Calendar Views

    Calendar Calendar views Easily switch between different calendar views by tapping any of the tabs. In any Calendar view, you can return to the current date by pressing and then tapping Today. Events in Day, Week, and Agenda views are color coded to indicate which account or type of calendar they belong to.

  • Page 108: Accepting Or Declining A Meeting Invitation

    Calendar Deleting an event Do any of the following: § While viewing an event, press and then tap Delete event. § In day, agenda or week view, press and hold an event and then tap Delete event. If the event repeats, you’ll be asked whether you want to delete just that occurrence or all occurrences from Calendar.

  • Page 109: Dismissing Or Snoozing Event Reminders

    In any Calendar view, tap , and then select or clear a calendar to show or hide it. Calendars are kept synchronized on HTC Velocity 4G, even if they hidden. Changing Calendar settings You can change Calendar settings to specify how it displays events and how it notifies you of upcoming events.

  • Page 110: Maps And Location

    Maps and location Maps and location Location settings Turning on location services In order to find your location on HTC Velocity 4G, you need to enable location sources. 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap Settings > Location.
  • Page 111 Maps and location Searching for a place of interest You can search for a name of an establishment, street, or city. Suggested matches will be shown while you type. 1. In Locations, press the button. 2. Tap Locations. 3. Enter the place you want to search for. 4.

  • Page 112: Viewing Maps

    Maps and location Viewing maps From the Home screen, tap > Locations. A map opens, showing your current location. Tap to switch between 2D and 3D views. Point of interest. Tap to see details, call, get directions, or share. Your current location. Tap to use or not use the compass.

  • Page 113: Recording Favorite Places With Htc Footprints

    Use this if you want to use your current language settings. fits best This may not be available for all maps. Recording favorite places with HTC Footprints ™ HTC Footprints provides an easy way to record your favorite places and revisit those places.
  • Page 114 Maps and location 3. Edit the details if you want, and then tap Done. 4. Tap Set my home, and then select your home address from the list. To change your home address at any time, tap Revisiting a footprint 1.

  • Page 115: Planning Your Trips

    Maps and location Importing footprints Bring back footprints you've previously backed up. You can also import .kmz files that you saved in other applications. 1. On the Footprints tab, press , and then tap Import. 2. Tap Footprints data, and then tap the file you want to import. You can also tap Photos to import a picture that can have footprint information added to it.
  • Page 116 Maps and location Managing a trip Changed your travel plans? After creating a trip, you can add, reorder, or delete places on it. 1. On the Trips tab, tap a trip to open it. 2. Do any of the following: Add more 1.

  • Page 117: Getting Directions

    Maps and location Getting directions Get detailed directions to where you want to go. Getting directions from your current location 1. In Locations, search for the place you want to go to. You have footprints saved? You can also set a footprint as your destination. Just go to the Footprints tab, and then choose a footprint.
  • Page 118 Maps and location Using turn-by-turn navigation § Check if you have purchased turn-by-turn navigation for the country or region you’re in. § To use turn-by-turn navigation, the GPS satellites option in Settings > Location needs to be selected. 1. In Locations, search for the place you want to go to. Do you have footprints stored? You can also set it as your destination.

  • Page 119: Google Maps

    2. Press , and then tap Get more. In the My licenses & content tab, you’ll see a list of services that you already have on HTC Velocity 4G. Downloading maps or purchasing services Going to a different country for vacation? You can download the map of the country you’re going to for free.

  • 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 Maps and location Checking the details of a location 1. Press and hold a location on the map. A balloon opens over the location, with the name of the location, a part of the address, and a thumbnail from street view (if available).

  • Page 122: Getting Help

    Maps and location 5. Tap Directions list to view the directions. 6. Tap the arrow buttons on the map to follow the directions. When you’re finished viewing or following the directions, tap to reset the map. Your destination is automatically saved in the Google Maps history. Finding your friends with Google Latitude (available by country) ®...

  • Page 123: Android Market And Other Apps

    Android Market and other apps Getting apps from Android Market Android Market is the place to go to find new apps for HTC Velocity 4G. Choose from a wide variety of free and paid apps ranging from productivity apps, entertainment, to games.

  • Page 124: 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 125: World Clock Settings

    Android Market and other apps World Clock settings Setting your home city 1. On the World Clock tab, press and then tap Home settings. 2. Enter your home city’s name. 3. Scroll through the list and tap your home city. Setting the date and time manually 1.

  • Page 126: Checking Weather

    Android Market and other apps Checking Weather Use the Weather app and widget to check the current weather and weather forecasts for the next few days. In addition to your current location, you can view weather forecasts for other cities around the globe. 1.

  • Page 127: Reading Ebooks

    Android Market and other apps Reading eBooks Start your own library of bestsellers and literary classics right on HTC Velocity 4G. Use ™ the Reader app to read and download eBooks from Kobo , an online bookstore. 1. From the Home screen, tap >...

  • Page 128: Reading News Feeds

    If you've previously bought eBooks from Kobo using your computer, go to the Available for download tab in Reader to download them to HTC Velocity 4G. Reading news feeds Don’t get left behind with yesterday’s stories. Use the News app to subscribe to news feeds that cover breaking news, sports, top blogs, and more.

  • Page 129: Keeping Track Of Your Stocks

    Android Market and other apps Changing update schedule and content settings 1. While on the News app, press , and then tap Settings (or More > Settings). 2. Manage sync options, choose the default view for news stories, and more. Keeping track of your stocks Use the Stocks app to get the latest stock updates for stock quotes and market indices you follow.

  • Page 130: Watching Videos On Youtube

    Android Market and other apps Watching videos on YouTube Use the YouTube app to check out what’s popular on the online video-sharing website. 1. From the Home screen, tap > YouTube. 2. Scroll through the list of videos, and then tap a video to watch it. 3.

  • Page 131: Listening To Fm Radio

    Tune in and listen to your favorite radio stations using the FM Radio app. You need to connect a headset first to the audio jack of HTC Velocity 4G to use FM Radio. FM Radio uses the stereo headset as the FM radio antenna.

  • Page 132: Productivity

    Productivity Productivity Working on documents Use Polaris Office to easily edit Microsoft Office Word (.doc and .docx), Microsoft Office Excel (.xls and .xlsx), Microsoft Office PowerPoint (.ppt and .pptx), and plain text (.txt) files while on the go. You can also view Microsoft Office PowerPoint Shows (.pps). From the Home screen, tap >...

  • Page 133: Uploading Files To Dropbox

    Uploading files to Dropbox Let your files follow you around. Whatever document, video, or photo you upload from HTC Velocity 4G using Dropbox also updates on your web account and on other devices you've installed Dropbox on. § You need to create or sign in to your Dropbox account to start using the app.

  • Page 134: Taking Notes

    To open or switch to another notebook, simply tap again, and then tap a notebook name. Manually syncing notes You need to log in to your Evernote account from HTC Velocity 4G to start syncing notes. 1. On the Notes main screen, tap and then tap All Notes.

  • Page 135: Reviewing A Note

    Productivity 3. Compose your note: § Tap on the note, and then start typing in your text. § Tap to start and stop audio recording. § Tap and choose a file type. § Tap to create a drawing and insert it in your note. §...

  • Page 136: Completing Tasks

    3. Choose how you want to share your note. § For most sharing options, notes are automatically converted and sent as images. § You can print notes when HTC Velocity 4G is connected to a printer over Wi-Fi. Completing tasks Use the Tasks app to organize and track to dos and task lists.

  • Page 137: Creating A Task

    Productivity Managing task lists 1. In the Tasks app, press and then tap Lists. 2. From here, you can: Show or hide a Tap All lists to show all the lists in all your accounts, or tap a list specific account and then tap the list that you want to show. Rename a list 1.
  • Page 138 Productivity Postpone a task Press and hold an overdue task, and then tap Postpone. When you postpone a task, its due date is automatically set to the day after its original due date. Move a task to 1. Press and hold the task that you want to move, and then another list tap Move to.

  • Page 139: Htc Sync

    You need to manually turn these types of data on or off to start or stop syncing them. Installing HTC Sync § HTC Sync requires USB 2.0 on your computer to connect and sync with HTC Velocity 4G. § For trouble-free installation, first quit all running programs and temporarily exit from your anti-virus program before you start installing HTC Sync.

  • Page 140: Setting Up Htc Sync To Recognize Htc Velocity 4G

    4. Click Save. To change the name of HTC Velocity 4G later, click Overview > Device setup. Syncing songs and playlists Bring the music tracks and songs you play on your computer to HTC Velocity 4G. If ® ® you have playlists created in iTunes...

  • Page 141: Syncing Photos And Videos

    3. Choose from which point you want to start syncing your calendar events. 4. Click Option to choose an account folder to sync. 5. In cases when conflicting information is found on both HTC Velocity 4G and the computer, choose which information you want to keep.

  • Page 142: Syncing Your Contacts

    Sync HTC Velocity 4G contacts with your Outlook (Outlook XP, Outlook 2003, Outlook 2007, or Outlook 2010), Outlook Express, or Windows Contacts. If you have contacts to sync from your SIM card, you have to import these first to HTC Velocity 4G storage.

  • Page 143: Syncing Documents And Email Attachments

    HTC Sync Syncing documents and email attachments To sync email attachments stored on HTC Velocity 4G to your computer, you must set up an Exchange ActiveSync or POP3/IMAP email account from the Mail app on HTC Velocity 4G. 1. On the Device panel, click Documents, and then click On.

  • Page 144: Installing An App From Your Computer To Htc Velocity 4G

    HTC Velocity 4G. We strongly recommend you install only applications that you trust. Be sure that HTC Velocity 4G is set to allow app installation from different sources. To do this, press while on the Home screen, tap Settings > Security, and then select the Unknown sources check box.

  • Page 145: Keyboard

    Keyboard Keyboard Using the onscreen keyboard When you start an app or select a field that requires text or numbers, the onscreen keyboard becomes available. After entering your text, you can tap or press close the onscreen keyboard. Selecting a keyboard layout You can choose from three different keyboard layouts to suit your typing style.

  • Page 146: Entering Words With Predictive Text

    Keyboard Choosing multiple keyboard languages If multiple keyboard languages are available on HTC Velocity 4G, you can choose which languages to enable in the onscreen keyboard. 1. While the onscreen keyboard is open, tap 2. Tap Settings > International keyboard.
  • Page 147 Keyboard Adding a word to the predictive text dictionary While you're entering text using the Standard keyboard layout, any word you tap on the suggestion list is automatically added. You can also add a word to the list manually. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings >...

  • Page 148: Entering Text By Speaking

    Entering text by speaking No time to type? Try speaking the words to enter them. Since HTC Velocity 4G uses Google’s speech-recognition service, you need to be connected to the Internet to enter text by speaking. 1. Tap an area where you want to enter text.

  • Page 149: Internet Connections

    Internet connections Data connection When you turn on HTC Velocity 4G for the first time, it will be automatically set up to use your mobile operator's data connection (if the SIM card is inserted). Warning: Emergency calling not possible in "LTE only" mode Due to current network and technology limitations, this device supports LTE wireless network technology for data communication only –...

  • Page 150: Wi-Fi

    , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Mobile network, and then select the Data roaming check box. Select the Data roaming sound check box if you’d like HTC Velocity 4G to play a sound so you’ll know when it’s connecting to a roaming network.

  • Page 151: Checking The Wireless Network Status

    1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap the wireless network that HTC Velocity 4G is connected A message box is then displayed showing the Wi-Fi status, speed, signal strength, and more.

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

    You can get this information from your network administrator. Also, HTC Velocity 4G must first establish a Wi-Fi or data connection before you can start a VPN connection. Adding a VPN connection You must first set a lock screen PIN or password before you can set up the VPN.

  • Page 153: Using Htc Velocity 4G As A Modem (Usb Tethering)

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

  • Page 154: Connecting To The Internet Through A Computer

    If you temporarily don’t have Internet access, you can still go online by using your computer’s Internet connection. Before you can use your computer as a modem, be sure to install HTC Sync on your computer first. 1. Make sure your computer is connected to the Internet.

  • Page 155: Bluetooth

    3. Tap Bluetooth. The Bluetooth screen opens. 4. Press , and then tap Rename phone. 5. Enter the new name for HTC Velocity 4G in the dialog box, and then tap Rename. 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 156: Disconnecting Or Unpairing From A Bluetooth Device

    Reconnecting a headset or car kit Normally, you can easily reconnect your headset by switching on Bluetooth on HTC Velocity 4G, and then turning on the headset. However, you might have to connect manually if your headset has been used with another Bluetooth device.

  • 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 Velocity 4G, open the app that contains the information or file you want to send.

  • Page 158: Receiving Information Using Bluetooth

    2. If Bluetooth is off, tap the Bluetooth On/Off switch to turn it on. 3. Tap Bluetooth. The Bluetooth screen opens. 4. Tap the HTC Velocity 4G Bluetooth name near the top of the screen to make HTC Velocity 4G visible to nearby Bluetooth devices.
  • Page 159 Bluetooth 8. When HTC Velocity 4G receives a file transfer request notification, slide the Notifications panel down, tap the incoming file notification, and then tap Accept. 9. When a file is transferred, a notification is displayed. Slide the Notifications panel down, and then tap the relevant notification.

  • Page 160: Security

    If you enter the wrong PIN more times than the maximum number of attempts allowed, your SIM card will become “PUK-locked.” You need a PUK code to restore access to HTC Velocity 4G. This code may have been provided by your mobile operator when you received your SIM card.

  • Page 161: Encrypting Data On Htc Velocity 4G

    If you’ve forgotten your screen lock pattern, you have up to five attempts to try and unlock HTC Velocity 4G. If this fails, you can unlock HTC Velocity 4G by entering your Google Account user name and password. 1. On the unlock screen, enter your lock pattern.
  • Page 162 Security 5. Enter the lock screen PIN or password. 6. Tap Continue. 7. Tap Encrypt again. Encryption starts and the progress is displayed. The phone may restart a few times. When the encryption process is complete, enter your PIN or password.

  • Page 163: Settings

    HTC Velocity 4G. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Display > G-Sensor calibration. 3. Place HTC Velocity 4G on a flat and level surface, and then tap Calibrate. 4. After the recalibration process, tap OK.

  • Page 164: Changing Sound Settings

    Making HTC Velocity 4G ring louder in your pocket or bag To help avoid missing incoming calls when HTC Velocity 4G is in your pocket or bag, the pocket mode feature gradually increases the ring volume and vibrates when you receive a call.

  • Page 165: Changing The Display Language

    Settings Switching to speakerphone automatically When you're in a call, you can switch to speakerphone by simply flipping HTC Velocity 4G over. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Sound. 3. Select or clear the Flip for speaker check box.

  • Page 166: Managing Memory

    Settings Managing memory Checking how much phone memory is available for use 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Storage. The available phone memory is displayed in the Phone storage and Internal storage sections. Checking the available storage card space 1.

  • Page 167: Backing Up Settings To Google

    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 Velocity 4G. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings.

  • Page 168: Accessibility Settings

    1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Accessibility and choose the settings you want. Checking information about HTC Velocity 4G 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap About phone to enable error reporting, view network and hardware...

  • Page 169: Update And Reset

    Update and reset Updating the HTC Velocity 4G software HTC Velocity 4G can check and notify you if there’s a new software update available. You can then download and install the software update using the Wi-Fi or data connection. You can also manually check if there's an available software update.

  • Page 170: Resetting Htc Velocity 4G

    3. Tap Reset phone, and then tap Erase everything. Performing a factory reset using hardware buttons If you can’t turn HTC Velocity 4G on or access settings, you can still perform a factory reset by using the hardware buttons on HTC Velocity 4G.

  • Page 171: Trademarks And Copyrights

    All other company, product and service names mentioned herein are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. Screen images contained herein are simulated. HTC shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein, nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from furnishing this material.
  • Page 172 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 173: Index

    Index Index - recording a video Symbols - scenes - taking a photo - using the front camera - zooming Alarm Change phone language Android Market Clock Apps Conference call - deleting Contacts 123, 144 - installing - adding - copying from SIM card - deleting Copying text Back up contacts...
  • Page 174 Index Facebook chat Facebook for HTC Sense Internet calling Factory reset Internet connection Firmware - data connection FM Radio - Internet pass-through Folder - Tethering - grouping apps - VPN - removing items - Wi-Fi - renaming - wireless router...
  • Page 175 Index Messages People - copying to the SIM card - adding a new contact - deleting - deleting contacts - deleting a conversation - editing a contact - forwarding - filtering your contacts - locking - groups - viewing - merging contact information microSD card - setting search options - widget...
  • Page 176 Index Sync - HTC Sync - online accounts Scenes Screen - adjusting screen brightness Tasks - changing the time before the screen - creating a list turns off - creating a task - recalibrating G-sensor - filtering tasks - turning off screen rotation...
  • Page 177 Index Wireless router YouTube - sharing videos...

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