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  • Page 1 Your HTC Desire VC User guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Getting contacts into HTC Desire VC Making your first call Sending your first text message Getting photos, videos, and music on or off HTC Desire VC Copying and sharing text Capturing the HTC Desire VC screen Switching between recently opened apps...
  • Page 3 WAP push messages Managing message conversations Backing up your text messages Setting message options Search and Web browser Searching HTC Desire VC and the Web Browsing the Web Private browsing Adding and managing your bookmarks Saving web content for later...
  • Page 4 Contact groups Adding People widgets Sending contact information Backing up your contacts to the storage card Social Facebook for HTC Sense About Friend Stream Updating your status in Friend Stream Enjoying Facebook in Friend Stream Chatting in Google Talk Using Google+...
  • Page 5 Playing music in HTC Sync Manager Viewing photos and videos in HTC Sync Manager Setting up HTC Sync Manager to recognize HTC Desire VC Setting up HTC Desire VC to sync with your computer Syncing HTC Desire VC and your computer...
  • Page 6 Checking battery usage Backing up settings to Google Accessibility settings Protecting your UIM and SIM cards Protecting HTC Desire VC with a screen lock Encrypting data on HTC Desire VC Checking information about HTC Desire VC Managing memory Other essentials...

  • 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: Unboxing

    You can purchase the dedicated screen protector for HTC Desire VC that already has a small opening for the sensor. § HTC Desire VC gives you built-in phone storage so that you can immediately take photos and videos or copy files right out of the box. To maximize storage for more...

  • Page 9: Back Cover

    Unboxing Back cover Removing the back cover 1. Securely hold HTC Desire VC facing down. 2. With your finger, open the back cover from the small opening at the bottom of HTC Desire VC.

  • Page 10: Replacing The Back Cover

    Unboxing Replacing the back cover 1. Align the back cover onto the top part of HTC Desire VC. 2. Press the sides and the bottom part of the back cover down to lock the cover into place. You will hear a click when the back cover is locked in place.

  • Page 11: Uim And Sim Cards

    Unboxing UIM and SIM cards HTC Desire VC has two card slots that allow you to insert a CDMA UIM card and GSM SIM card. Both CDMA and GSM connections can be active at the same time, and you can choose which one to use when placing your call.

  • Page 12: Storage Card

    Unmounting the storage card When you need to remove the storage card while HTC Desire VC is on, unmount the storage card first to prevent corrupting or damaging the files in the storage card.

  • Page 13: Battery

    2. Slide the storage card out from its slot. Battery Removing the battery Before using HTC Desire VC for the first time, you need to remove the protective thin film from the battery. 1. Take the back cover off. 2. With your thumb or finger, lift the battery from the battery compartment.

  • Page 14: Inserting The Battery

    Unboxing 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 15: Switching The Power On Or Off

    § 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 Desire VC while you are charging it using the power or car adapter.

  • Page 16: Setting Up Htc Desire Vc For The First Time

    Setting up HTC Desire VC for the first time When you switch on HTC Desire VC 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 17 Unboxing Searching Show Me 1. In Show Me, tap , and then enter the words you want to search for. 2. Tap a search result to jump straight to that item.

  • Page 18: Your First Week With Your New Phone

    Always have access to your photos, videos, and documents anywhere by storing them in Dropbox. When you set up your Dropbox account from HTC Desire VC, you can even get an additional 23 GB of free Dropbox storage for two years. To find out how, Using Dropbox on HTC Desire VC on page 97.

  • Page 19: Home Screen

    32. Extended Home screen As you start to do more things with HTC Desire VC, 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: Sleep Mode

    Sleep mode saves battery power by putting HTC Desire VC into a low power state while the display is off. It also stops accidental button presses when HTC Desire VC is in your bag. You’ll still receive messages and calls though, and missed calls and messages appear on the lock screen.

  • Page 21: Unlocking The Screen

    Your first week with your new phone Unlocking the screen Pull the ring up to unlock the screen. If you have set up a screen unlock pattern, pin, or password, you will be asked to draw the pattern on the screen or enter the PIN or password before it unlocks. If you've set an event reminder or an alarm, you can drag to the ring to snooze or dismiss the event or alarm.

  • Page 22: Getting Contacts Into Htc Desire Vc

    Your first week with your new phone Getting contacts into HTC Desire VC There are several ways you can add contacts to HTC Desire VC. You can sync ® ® HTC Desire VC with contacts from your Google Account, computer, Facebook , and more.

  • Page 23: Getting Photos, Videos, And Music On Or Off Htc Desire Vc

    HTC Desire VC There are two ways you can transfer your media. § Connect HTC Desire VC to your computer, and select the Disk drive mode. Your computer will recognize it just like any removable USB drive, and you can copy your media between them.

  • Page 24: Capturing The Htc Desire Vc Screen

    Capturing the HTC Desire VC screen Want to show off your high game score, write a blog post about HTC Desire VC features, or post a status update about a song you're playing? It's easy to take a picture of the screen and share it from Gallery.

  • Page 25: Can't Find The Menu Button

    Notification LED The notification LED shows a: § Solid green light when HTC Desire VC is connected to the power adapter or a computer and the battery is fully charged. § Flashing green light when you have a pending notification.

  • Page 26: Getting To Know Your Settings

    § Tap Display & gestures (or Display) to change the screen brightness or set how long the screen is idle before going to sleep. § Tap Security to secure HTC Desire VC, for example with a screen lock.

  • Page 27: Getting The Battery To Last Longer

    § Make sure apps are closed and not continuously running in the background Updating the HTC Desire VC software HTC Desire VC 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.

  • Page 28: Syncing Your Media And Data With Htc Sync Manager

    To find out how to install and use this software, see HTC Sync Manager basics page 133. Download and install HTC Sync Manager (when available) from www.htc.com/help. Or in the meantime, download and use the latest version of HTC Sync to sync your media and data.

  • Page 29: Camera

    Use the controls on the Viewfinder screen to add effects, zoom in or out, and more. After using Camera (or if you temporarily leave the Viewfinder screen), you still need to unlock HTC Desire VC if you have a screen lock. Zooming §...

  • Page 30: Taking A Photo

    Camera Setting the resolution 1. On the Viewfinder screen, tap 2. Tap Image resolution or Video quality, and then choose a resolution. Choosing a flash mode Tap the flash icon to choose a flash mode. Taking a photo 1. Open Camera from the lock screen or Home screen. 2.

  • Page 31: Shooting In Low Light

    Flash is disabled when you're in this mode. 3. When you're ready to take the photo, tap § To avoid getting blurry photos, maintain a steady grip on HTC Desire VC. § Improve your photo after taking the shot by applying special effects like auto enhance and high contrast.

  • Page 32: Making Htc Desire Vc Truly Yours

    Personalizing Making HTC Desire VC truly yours Make HTC Desire VC 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

    1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap > Personalize. 2. On the Display tab, tap Wallpaper. 3. Tap one of the following: HTC wallpapers Choose a preset wallpaper, and then tap Preview. Gallery Choose an existing photo and crop it.

  • Page 34: Personalizing Your Home Screen With Widgets

    Personalizing Personalizing your Home screen with widgets Widgets put at-a-glance important information and media content up front on your Home screen. Some widgets are already added to your Home screen for your convenience. You can add more from the available selections of widgets. Adding a widget to your Home screen 1.

  • Page 35: Adding Apps And Other Shortcuts On Your Home Screen

    Personalizing Resizing a widget Some widgets can be resized after you've added them to your Home screen. 1. Press and hold a widget on the Home screen, and then release your finger. If you see directional arrow buttons appear on the widget, that means the widget is resizable.

  • Page 36: Personalizing The Launch Bar

    Personalizing Personalizing the launch bar The launch bar on your Home screen gives you one-touch access to commonly used apps. You can replace the apps on the launch bar with other apps you often use. 1. Press and hold the app you want to replace, and then drag it out of the launch bar.

  • Page 37: Personalizing With Sound Sets

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

  • Page 38: Rearranging Application Tabs

    Personalizing Deleting sound sets 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap > Personalize. 2. On the Sound tab, tap Sound set. 3. Tap 4. Select one or more sound sets you want to delete. 5. Tap Delete. Rearranging application tabs You can rearrange the tabs at the bottom of some apps to prioritize the types of information you frequently use.

  • Page 39: 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/synced contact or a number from your call history. 1.

  • Page 40: Calling A Phone Number In A Text Message

    Making an emergency call In some regions, you can make emergency calls from HTC Desire VC even if you don’t have your UIM and SIM cards installed or your cards have been blocked. If you don't have a network signal, you won't be able to make an emergency call.

  • Page 41: Receiving Calls

    § Press the VOLUME DOWN or VOLUME UP button. § Press the POWER button. § Place HTC Desire VC face down on a level surface. If HTC Desire VC is already facing down, it will still ring when there are subsequent incoming calls.

  • Page 42: What Can I Do During A Call

    Phone 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 latest social network status update right on the call screen. You’ll also see a birthday reminder, if your friend’s birthday will happen within one week. Viewing a task reminder while on a call Did you promise to babysit for a friend this weekend? If you associate a task to a contact, you'll see a task reminder on the call screen when you're on a call with that...

  • Page 43: Switching Between Calls

    To decrease potential damage to your hearing, do not hold HTC Desire VC to your ear when the speakerphone is on. Do one of the following: § Flip HTC Desire VC over during a call (be sure that Flip for speaker is selected in Sound settings). § On the call screen, tap The speakerphone icon appears in the status bar when the speakerphone is on.

  • Page 44: Setting Up A Conference Call (Gsm Only)

    Phone calls Setting up a conference call (GSM only) Conference calling with your friends, family, or co-workers is easy. Make the first call (or accept a call), and then simply dial each subsequent call to add it to the conference. Make sure your SIM card is enabled with conference calling service.

  • Page 45: Home Dialing

    Phone calls Checking calls in the Call History 1. On the Home screen, tap 2. Tap > Call history. 3. On the Call History screen, you can: § Tap a name or number in the list to call. § Press and hold a name or number in the list to display the options menu. §...

  • Page 46: Call Services

    Phone calls Turning off Home dialing If you prefer to manually enter complete phone numbers to call while roaming, you can turn off Home dialing. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap > Call. 2. Tap Phone settings. 3.

  • Page 47: 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 48: Creating A Slideshow

    Messages 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. 4. To add a subject line, tap >...

  • Page 49: 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 Desire VC 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 50: 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 Desire VC, 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 51: 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 a message, and then tap Forward. 3. In the To field, fill in one or more recipients. 4.

  • Page 52: Managing Message Conversations

    Messages Managing message conversations Locking a message You can lock a message so that it will not be deleted even if you delete the other messages in the conversation. 1. On the All messages screen, tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact.

  • Page 53: Backing Up Your Text Messages

    Messages Deleting a conversation 1. On the All messages screen, press and hold a contact (or phone number) whose messages you want to delete, and then tap Delete. 2. Tap OK to delete the entire thread. Any locked messages in the conversation thread will not be deleted unless you select the Delete locked messages check box.

  • Page 54: Setting Message Options

    3. Enter your email address. 4. Compose your email message, and then tap Send. To restore your text messages on HTC Desire VC, open the email message with the backup file attachment from the Mail app. Tap the attachment to download it first, and then tap it again to open the backup file to import.

  • Page 55: Search And Web Browser

    Search and Web browser Searching HTC Desire VC and the Web You can search for information on HTC Desire VC and on the Web by using Search. Some apps, such as People or Mail, have their own search function, which you can use to search only within those apps.
  • Page 56 Search and Web browser Switching to Read mode Want to read an article or blog without distractions? Read mode removes menus, banners, and backgrounds from a webpage. While viewing a webpage, tap (when it's available) to switch to Read mode. To turn Read mode off, tap Viewing the full version of a website While viewing a webpage, tap...

  • Page 57: Private Browsing

    Search and Web browser Private browsing You can use incognito tabs to browse the Web with more privacy. Browser cookies are not shared and deleted when you close all incognito tabs. Pages you view in incognito also won't appear in your browser history except for files you download. From the browser screen, tap >...

  • Page 58: Saving Web Content For Later

    Watch list so you can quickly find and watch them during your free time. Only webpages will be stored on HTC Desire VC. You need to connect to the Internet when opening linked pages and video clips.

  • Page 59: Downloading Files And Apps

    § Press and hold an image or a web link, and then tap Save link. Before you can install the downloaded app, you need to set HTC Desire VC to allow installation of third-party apps in Settings > Security > Unknown sources.

  • Page 60: Setting Browser Options

    Search and Web browser Setting browser options Customize the web browser to suit your browsing style. Set display, privacy, and security options when using the web browser. From the browser screen, tap > Settings. Setting your homepage 1. From the browser screen, tap >...

  • Page 61: 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 Desire VC or your online albums. You can even: § Add photo frames and apply effects. § Trim your videos.

  • Page 62: 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, capture an image during playback, and more. Taking a photo while watching a video While you're watching a video in Gallery, tap to capture a still shot.
  • Page 63 8. Tap Save to save your photo as a new photo. Trimming a video Remove unwanted scenes from a video you recorded on HTC Desire VC. 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 64: Viewing Photos In Your Social Networks

    Photos, videos, and music 3. Drag the two trim sliders to the part where you want the video to begin and end. As you drag a slider, you'll see time markers and video frames. The one in the middle is your start or end frame. 4.
  • Page 65 1. From the Home screen, tap > 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.
  • Page 66 Photos, videos, and music 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. If you're sharing several photos or videos, slide to the left to go to the next one.

  • Page 67: Music

    6. Select a privacy option for the videos or tag them for easy searching. 7. Tap Upload. Music Browsing music in the library You need to copy music files to HTC Desire VC first to use the Music app to play music. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Music > My phone.

  • Page 68: Listening To Music

    Photos, videos, and music Listening to music Enjoy your favorite songs on HTC Desire VC using the Music app. 1. While browsing your music collection, tap a song to play it. 2. Tap the onscreen icons to control music playback, repeat songs, and more.

  • Page 69: Creating A Playlist

    You can also pause music playback right from the Notifications panel. Making your music sound better When you plug in your headset, HTC Desire VC automatically turns on the Beats Audio profile to give you an enhanced sound experience. To turn the Beats Audio profile on or off, slide the Notifications panel open, and then >...
  • Page 70 Photos, videos, and music 3. Tap > Edit playlist. Add songs 1. Tap > Add songs. 2. Tap to choose a category, and then browse for songs. 3. Select the songs you want to add to the playlist, and then tap Add.
  • Page 71 2. Find the song you want to send. 3. Tap > Share > Share file > Bluetooth. You’ll be asked to turn on Bluetooth on HTC Desire VC and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device so the music can be sent.

  • Page 72: Accounts And Sync

    If you have forgotten your Google Account password, you can try to recover it by going to the Google website. 1. On HTC Desire VC or on your computer, open your web browser 2. Go to www.google.com/accounts/recovery. 3. Select the option for retrieving your password, and then enter the email address or username that you use to sign in to your Google Account.

  • Page 73: Managing Your Online Accounts

    Removing an account You can remove an account to delete all information associated with it from HTC Desire VC. Removing an account does not delete information from the online service itself. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap >...

  • Page 74: People

    To open People, from the Home screen, tap > People. Your contacts list The People app lists all contacts stored on HTC Desire VC and from the online accounts you're logged in to. Your contacts list also displays the contacts stored on your UIM and SIM cards.

  • Page 75: 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 your contact sorting options, tap >...

  • Page 76: Adding A New Contact

    5. Tap Save. Finding people you know on social networks HTC Desire VC automatically searches for your phone contacts on different social networks you're signed into. Based on matching email addresses and contact details, you can send requests to your contacts to join your social network.

  • Page 77: Merging Contact Information

    1. On the People tab, enter the contact's name or email address in the search box. 2. Tap Search contacts in your Company Directory. 3. Tap the name of the contact you want copied to HTC Desire VC. 4. Tap to import the contact.

  • Page 78: 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 Desire VC 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 79: Editing A Contact Group

    People 4. Tap > Add contact to group. 5. Select the contacts you want to add, and then tap Save. 6. When your group is complete, tap Save. Editing a contact group 1. On the Groups tab, press and hold the group, and then tap Edit group. 2.

  • Page 80: Adding People Widgets

    People Adding People widgets Stay close with the people that matter by adding a people widget for each of your groups. 1. Press and hold on an empty space on your Home screen. 2. On the Widgets tab, tap All Widgets > People. 3.

  • Page 81: Backing Up Your Contacts To The Storage Card

    People Sending multiple contact cards 1. On the People tab, tap > Send contacts. 2. Select the contacts whose contact information you want to share 3. Tap Send. 4. Choose how you want to send the contact cards. Backing up your contacts to the storage card 1.

  • Page 82: Social

    Signing in to your Facebook account from the Accounts & sync settings or the Facebook app (preinstalled or downloaded) automatically signs you in to Facebook for HTC Sense. Also, you may need to authorize Facebook for HTC Sense to connect to your Facebook account.

  • Page 83: Enjoying Facebook In Friend Stream

    Social 5. Tap 6. Choose what you want to attach to your status update. 7. Tap Post. Enjoying Facebook in Friend Stream Post your status updates, write messages on walls, or check in to a place. Posting a message on a friend's Facebook wall 1.

  • Page 84: 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, tap >...

  • Page 85: Email

    Email Email Gmail Viewing your Gmail Inbox All your received email messages are delivered to your Inbox. From the Home screen, tap > Gmail. Archive, delete or Tap the check box before the label multiple email message or conversation. conversations Then tap the onscreen buttons at the bottom to choose what to do with the selected messages or...

  • Page 86: Mail

    Email 3. Do one of the following: § If you're replying to the sender or you selected Reply all, enter your reply message. § If you selected Forward, specify the message recipients. Tap Respond inline if you want to interleave your new message with the received email.
  • Page 87 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 Desire VC. To switch between email accounts, tap the bar that shows the current email account, and then tap another account.
  • Page 88 Email 3. Press and hold a tab, and then drag it to the bottom row to add. 4. Press and then slide to the added tab. Manually refreshing an email account Whatever your sync settings are, you can also sync your sent and received email messages manually at any time.
  • Page 89 Email Reading and replying to an email message 1. From the Home screen, tap > Mail. 2. Switch to the email account you want to use. 3. In the email account inbox, tap the email message or conversation you want to read.
  • Page 90 Email Searching email messages 1. Tap 2. If you want to refine or filter your search, tap , check the search options, and then tap OK. For example, you can focus the search on a part of an email or filter email messages that have attachments or tagged as high priority.

  • Page 91: Managing Email Messages

    Syncing email less frequently When you don't need to sync email frequently, such as when you're watching video or driving, use Smart Sync to automatically extend the time before HTC Desire VC syncs your email account. Smart Sync helps you save battery power.
  • Page 92 Email 4. Tap Off-peak sync > Smart Sync. 5. Press Smart Sync then extends the email synchronization time after each auto sync time passes and you don't open the Mail app. To sync your email at any time, open the Mail app and check your inbox.

  • Page 93: Calendar

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

  • Page 94: Managing Calendar Events

    Calendar Month view In month view, you will see markers on days that have events. Do any of the following in month view: § Tap a day to view the events for that day. § Press and hold a day to open an options menu from which you can also choose to create an event or switch to either day or agenda view.

  • Page 95: Accepting Or Declining A Meeting Invitation

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

  • Page 96: Setting Reminders For Your Events

    2. Select or clear the calendar you wish to show or hide, and then press § Calendars are kept synchronized on HTC Desire VC, even if they are hidden. § You can also show or hide tasks that you've created on HTC Desire VC. Changing Calendar settings You can change Calendar settings to specify how it displays events and how it notifies you of upcoming events.

  • Page 97: Online Storage And Services

    Using Dropbox on HTC Desire VC When you use Dropbox, you'll always have access to your photos, videos, and documents – on HTC Desire VC, your computer, and your other mobile devices where you have Dropbox access. If the Dropbox app is not preloaded, you can download and install it from Google Play.
  • Page 98 Your new camera shots will be uploaded automatically, if you turned on the Camera Upload feature when you set up your Dropbox account on HTC Desire VC. If you didn't turn it on before, you can enable it in the Dropbox settings.
  • Page 99 > Gallery. 2. Tap > Dropbox. 3. When you see a message that shows HTC Sense wants to access Dropbox, make sure you tap Allow. This message only appears the first time you access your Dropbox photos and videos from Gallery.
  • Page 100 Keeping your documents in Dropbox Saving an Office document to Dropbox You can open an Office document on HTC Desire VC and save it to your Dropbox. 1. Open an Office document, such as one that's attached to an email.

  • Page 101: Skydrive

    Online storage and services Unlinking HTC Desire VC from Dropbox You can remotely unlink HTC Desire VC from your Dropbox, if you lost your device. 1. On your computer's web browser, log in to the Dropbox website (www.dropbox.com). 2. On the right-hand corner of any page on the website, click Account. (Or click your account name, and then click Settings.)
  • Page 102 4. Enter a new filename. 5. Tap the box under Location, and then tap SkyDrive. 6. Tap Save. After opening a document, you can also tap > File > Share > SkyDrive for HTC Sense to upload the document to a SkyDrive folder.
  • Page 103 Online storage and services Editing an Office document in SkyDrive Using Polaris Office, you can view or edit a document that's stored in your SkyDrive storage. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Polaris Office. 2. Tap SkyDrive. 3. Open the folder that contains the document you want to view or edit. 4.

  • Page 104: Htc Car

    HTC Car On the road with HTC Car Now when you drive, you can easily use HTC Desire VC to reach your destination, keep you entertained, and help you stay in touch with the people that matter to you. Get easy access to music, maps, navigation, and phone calls with HTC Car.

  • Page 105: Finding Your Way With Htc Car

    § Swipe back to the Internet Radio panel and tap any of the recent stations. Finding your way with HTC Car HTC Car helps you to find your way to where you want to go. Easily access maps and find out your current location. Find nearby attractions on your weekends. HTC Car gives you the information you need so you won't get lost.

  • Page 106: Staying Connected To Your Contacts

    Staying connected to your contacts Just because you're driving doesn't mean you have to be isolated from the rest of the world. With HTC Car, you can take calls, make calls, and get notifications. Handling incoming calls in HTC Car With one simple gesture, you can choose how you want to handle an incoming call.

  • Page 107: Travel And Maps

    Location settings Turning on location services In order to find your location on HTC Desire VC, you need to enable location sources. 1. Slide open the Notifications panel, and then tap Settings > Location. 2. Select one or both of the following:...
  • Page 108 Travel and maps 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, tap 2. Tap Points of interest. 3. Enter the place you want to search for. If you don't see what you're looking for, tap under Extended search to expand the search.

  • Page 109: Viewing Maps

    Travel and maps Viewing maps From the Home screen, tap > Locations. A map opens, showing your current location. Tap to search for a point of interest or address. Tap to switch between 2D and 3D views. Point of interest. Tap to see details, call, get directions, and more.

  • Page 110: 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 111 Travel and maps 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 112: Planning Your Trips

    Travel and maps 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, tap > Import > Footprints data. 2. On the Type tab, 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 113 Travel and maps 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 114: Getting Directions

    Travel and maps 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 115 Travel and maps 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 116: Google Maps

    Travel and maps Managing Locations services Check maps, navigation, safety camera information, and voices for turn-by-turn voice instructions that are already on HTC Desire VC. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Locations. 2. Tap > Get more. On the Purchased tab, you’ll see a list of services that you already have on HTC Desire VC.

  • Page 117: Getting Around Maps

    Travel and maps 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 118 Travel and maps Searching for a place of interest near you Use Google+ Local to find places of interest near your current location. Google+ Local uses Google Maps to search common places that you would want to find, such as the nearest gas station or ATM kiosk.

  • Page 119: Getting Help

    Travel and maps Finding your friends with Google Latitude (available by country) ® Google Latitude user location service lets you and your friends share locations and status messages with each other. It also lets you get directions to your friends’ locations, send your location details by email, and more.

  • Page 120: Essential Apps

    About the Clock app Get more from the Clock app than just the regular date and time. Use HTC Desire VC as a world clock to see what time it is in cities across the globe. You can also set alarms or track your time using the stopwatch or timer.
  • Page 121 Essential apps Setting the date and time manually 1. On the World Clock tab, tap > Local time settings . 2. Clear Automatic date & time and Automatic time zone, and then set the time zone, date, and time as required. Adding a city to the World Clock screen 1.

  • Page 122: Checking Weather

    Essential 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 123: Working On Documents

    Essential apps Working on documents Use Polaris Office to 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 124: Keeping Track Of Your Tasks

    Essential apps 3. Do any of the following: § To add another slide, tap and then choose a layout. § To edit text, tap a text box on the presentation twice. § To resize an image or a text box, tap it and then drag §...

  • Page 125: Managing Tasks

    Essential apps Linking a task to a contact Helping friends out on a project or event? Link a task to a contact in the People app so that when your friend calls, the task will appear on the screen. You can also filter tasks to show what tasks are associated to a specific contact.
  • Page 126 In the Tasks app, tap > All accounts. If you want to view tasks that are stored in HTC Desire VC , tap My task. Filtering tasks 1. Go to the list that contains the tasks that you want to filter.
  • Page 127 Essential apps Backing up or restoring tasks 1. Go to the list that contains the tasks you want to back up. 2. Tap > Import/Export 3. Tap Export to storage card to back up your tasks, or tap Import from storage card to restore tasks on your phone.

  • Page 128: Google Play And Other Apps

    Google Play and other apps Getting apps from Google Play Google Play is the place to go to find new apps for HTC Desire VC. Choose from a wide variety of free and paid apps ranging from productivity apps, entertainment, to games.

  • Page 129: Watching Videos On Youtube

    Google Play and other apps Uninstalling an app You can uninstall an app for a refund within a limited time after your purchase. To know more about the refund policy for paid apps, please visit the Google Play Help site (http://support.google.com/googleplay/). 1.

  • Page 130: Recording Voice Clips

    3. Tap to start recording a voice clip. Voice Recorder can run in the background while you do other things on HTC Desire VC, except when you open other apps that also use audio functions. 4. Tap to stop recording.

  • Page 131: Sharing Games And Apps

    Google Play and other apps Sharing games and apps Having fun with a game or app that you found from Google Play? Share your favorite games and apps instantly with your circle of friends. For your friends to link to the app and download it from Google Play, they must be using an Android device.

  • Page 132: Your Phone And Computer

    HTC Desire VC. Select this mode when you want to copy files between the storage card and your computer. When Disk drive mode is enabled while HTC Desire VC is connected to the computer, you will not be able to use apps on HTC Desire VC to access the storage card.

  • Page 133: Copying Files To Or From The Storage Card

    6. Do one of the following: § Disconnect HTC Desire VC from the computer. § If you want to keep HTC Desire VC 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 134: Getting Started

    1. Connect HTC Desire VC to your computer using the supplied USB cable. 2. On the Choose a connection type screen of HTC Desire VC, select HTC Sync Manager, and then tap Done. 3. When you see the AutoPlay window appear on your computer screen, click HTC Sync Manager.
  • Page 135 The HTC Sync Manager main screen From the main screen, you can see your media libraries and play your media. You can also sync with HTC Desire VC when it's connected, or import music from a CD in your computer.

  • Page 136: Playing Music In Htc Sync Manager

    Playing music in HTC Sync Manager Are you a music junkie with a big collection of digital music on your computer? Manage your music library and enjoy listening to your favorite songs from HTC Sync Manager. 1. In HTC Sync Manager, click Music. By default, you'll see the RECENT screen where recently added or played songs and albums are displayed.

  • Page 137: Viewing Photos And Videos In Htc Sync Manager

    To send just a single playlist to HTC Desire VC, right-click the playlist, click , and then choose the device name. (Be sure that HTC Desire VC is connected to your computer.) Viewing photos and videos in HTC Sync...

  • Page 138: Setting Up Htc Sync Manager To Recognize Htc Desire Vc

    HTC Sync Manager. Wait for HTC Sync Manager to recognize and connect to HTC Desire VC. 3. If this is your first time to connect HTC Desire VC to your computer, enter a device name, choose the storage on HTC Desire VC to sync with, and then click Save.

  • Page 139: Syncing Photos And Videos

    HTC Desire VC. Choose to sync All music or only Selected playlists. 3. In cases when there are conflicting playlists on HTC Desire VC and your computer, choose which playlist you want to keep. 4. Click Done to save your music sync settings.

  • Page 140: Syncing Your Contacts

    4. Click Done to save your sync settings. 5. Click the On button next to the People item. Only the contact fields that are in the People app of HTC Desire VC will be synced. Syncing your calendar events Set up HTC Sync Manager to sync HTC Desire VC with your Outlook Calendar or Windows Calendar on your computer.

  • Page 141: Syncing Your Web Bookmarks

    Syncing your web bookmarks 1. Open your web browser on your computer, and create a favorites folder named HTC bookmarks. Make sure to save your favorite bookmarks in this folder to be able to sync them with HTC Desire VC.

  • Page 142: Syncing Htc Desire Vc And Your Computer

    Your phone and computer Syncing HTC Desire VC and your computer § Before you start syncing, check and make sure HTC Desire VC is connected to your computer and is recognized by HTC Sync Manager. § To avoid sync problems, be sure to close all browser windows before you start syncing web bookmarks.

  • Page 143: Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection By Usb Tethering

    To check where the imported music tracks are saved, click > Settings > Import The HTC Sync Manager software is licensed to you only for use in copying media in which you own the copyright, or media you’re authorized or legally permitted to copy.

  • Page 144: Connecting To The Internet Through A Computer

    Internet via PPP (e.g. Dial UP, xDSL, or VPN), Internet Pass-through will only support TCP protocol. 2. Connect HTC Desire VC to the computer using the provided USB cable. 3. When prompted to select a connection type, select Internet pass-through, and...

  • Page 145: Internet Connections

    1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap 2. Tap Mobile network, and then select the Data roaming option. Select the Data roaming sound option if you’d like HTC Desire VC to play a sound so you’ll know when it’s connecting to a roaming network.

  • Page 146: Wi-Fi

    If you selected a secured network, you'll be asked to enter the network key or password. 5. Tap Connect. When HTC Desire VC is connected to the wireless network, the Wi-Fi icon appears in the status bar and tells you the approximate signal strength.

  • Page 147: Connecting To A Virtual Private Network (Vpn)

    1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap 2. Tap Wi-Fi. 3. You can: § Tap the wireless network that HTC Desire VC is connected to, and then tap Disconnect. § If you want to remove the settings for this network, press and hold the network name, and then tap Forget network.

  • Page 148: Using Htc Desire Vc As A Wireless Router

    2. Tap the VPN connection to return to the VPN settings screen, and then tap the VPN connection to disconnect from it. Using HTC Desire VC as a wireless router Share your data connection with other devices by turning HTC Desire VC into a wireless router. § Make sure the data connection is turned on.
  • Page 149 HTC Desire VC as a wireless router. 7. Select the Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot option to turn on the wireless router. HTC Desire VC is ready to be used as a wireless router when you see on the status...

  • Page 150: Bluetooth

    3. Tap Bluetooth. The Bluetooth screen opens. 4. Tap , and then tap Rename phone. 5. Enter the new name for HTC Desire VC 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 151: 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 Desire VC, and then turning on the headset. However, you might have to connect manually if your headset has been used with another Bluetooth device.

  • Page 152: 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 Desire VC, open the app that contains the information or file you want to send.

  • Page 153: 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 Desire VC Bluetooth name near the top of the screen to make HTC Desire VC visible to nearby Bluetooth devices.
  • Page 154 Bluetooth 8. When HTC Desire VC 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 155: Settings And Security

    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 Desire VC to Airplane mode.

  • Page 156: Changing Sound Settings

    1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap 2. Tap Display (or Display & gestures) and then tap G-Sensor calibration. 3. Place HTC Desire VC on a flat and level surface, and then tap Calibrate. 4. After the recalibration process, tap OK.

  • Page 157: Changing The Display Language

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

  • Page 158: Checking Battery Usage

    2. Tap Accessibility and choose the settings you want. Protecting your UIM and SIM cards Add another layer of security for HTC Desire VC by assigning a PIN (personal identification number) to both your UIM and SIM cards. Make sure you have the default PINs provided by your mobile operators before continuing.

  • Page 159: Protecting Htc Desire Vc With A Screen Lock

    Protect your personal information and prevent others from using HTC Desire VC without your permission by setting a screen lock pattern, PIN, or password. You'll be asked to unlock the screen every time HTC Desire VC is turned on or when it’s idle for a certain period of time.

  • Page 160: Encrypting Data On Htc Desire Vc

    § Set a lock screen PIN or password before encrypting your data. § Fully charge the battery and keep HTC Desire VC connected to the power adapter during encryption. The encryption process takes about an hour.

  • Page 161: Checking Information About Htc Desire Vc

    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. Checking information about HTC Desire VC 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap 2.

  • Page 162: Stopping Running Applications Using Task Manager

    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 Desire VC. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap 2. Tap Apps.

  • Page 163: Other Essentials

    Other essentials Other essentials Status icons Signal strength (CDMA) Battery is charging Signal strength (GSM) Battery is low (20% remaining) Battery is very low (8% or less EvDO connected remaining) EvDO in use Silent mode 1xRTT connected Vibrate mode 1xRTT in use Microphone is mute GPRS connected Speakerphone is on...

  • Page 164: Using The Onscreen Keyboard

    Choosing multiple keyboard languages If multiple keyboard languages are available on HTC Desire VC, you can choose which languages to enable in the onscreen keyboard. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap >...

  • Page 165: Entering Words With Predictive Text

    To turn Toggle keyboards on or off, slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap > Language & keyboard > HTC Sense Input and tap the Toggle keyboards On/ Off switch.

  • Page 166: Entering Text By Speaking

    > Language & keyboard. 2. Tap HTC Sense Input. 3. Tap Personal dictionary > Sync personal dictionary. 4. Copy the predictive text dictionary you've stored on HTC Desire VC. Restoring your personal dictionary 1. Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap >...

  • Page 167: Restarting Htc Desire Vc

    HTC Desire VC on to restart it. Resetting HTC Desire VC If you’re passing HTC Desire VC on to someone else or HTC Desire VC has a persistent problem that cannot be solved, you can perform a factory reset (also called a hard reset).
  • Page 168 Other essentials 3. Wait for the screen with the three Android images to appear, and then release the POWER and VOLUME DOWN buttons. 4. Press VOLUME DOWN to select FACTORY RESET, and then press the POWER button.

  • Page 169: Trademarks And Copyrights

    © 2012 HTC Corporation. All Rights Reserved. HTC, the HTC logo, the HTC quietly brilliant logo, HTC Desire, Friend Stream, HTC Footprints, and HTC Sense are trademarks or service marks of HTC Corporation. Google, the Google logo, Android, the Android logo, Android Market, Google Apps,...

  • Page 170: Index

    Index Index - options - using Airplane mode Alarm Android Market Calendar See Google Play - creating an event Apps - managing events - deleting - reminders - icons - settings - installing - views - sharing Call history Auto sync Camera - basics - effects...
  • Page 171 - working with Exchange ActiveSync email Idle screen See Lock screen Facebook Incognito mode - checking in to a place Internet connection Facebook for HTC Sense - data connection Factory reset - VPN Firmware - Wi-Fi See Software update - wireless router...
  • Page 172 Index Mail Pair a Bluetooth device - adding a POP3/IMAP account People - adding an Exchange account - adding a new contact - managing email messages - deleting contacts - sending - editing a contact - sorting email messages - filtering your contacts - unified inbox - groups - working with Exchange ActiveSync...
  • Page 173 - trimming Speakerphone Router Storage card See Wireless router - moving apps to the storage card Sync - HTC Sync Manager - online accounts Scenes - syncing with computer Screen - adjusting screen brightness - changing the time before the screen...
  • Page 174 Index Weather - adding cities - checking weather Wi-Fi - connecting to another network - disconnecting from network - turning on Widgets - adding - changing settings - removing Wireless router YouTube - sharing videos...

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