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  • Page 1 Your HTC Cobalt User guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Storage card Battery Getting the battery to last longer Switching the power on or off Finger gestures Setting up HTC Cobalt for the first time Ways of getting contacts into HTC Cobalt Home screen Basics Adjusting the volume Sleep mode...
  • Page 3 Forwarding a message WAP push messages Managing message conversations Setting message options Search and Web browser Searching HTC Cobalt and the Web Browsing the Web Downloading apps from the Web Viewing bookmarks and previously visited pages Setting browser options Camera...
  • Page 4 Dismissing or snoozing event reminders Showing or hiding calendars Changing Calendar settings Maps and location Turning on location services Recording favorite places with HTC Footprints Using Car Panel About Google Maps Getting around maps Searching for a location Checking the details of a location...
  • Page 5 Connecting a Bluetooth headset or car kit Disconnecting or unpairing from a Bluetooth device Sending information using Bluetooth Receiving information using Bluetooth Security Protecting your SIM card with a PIN Protecting HTC Cobalt with a screen lock pattern, PIN, or password Encrypting data on HTC Cobalt...
  • Page 6 Changing the language Checking the power usage of applications Managing memory Backing up settings to Google Accessibility settings Checking information about HTC Cobalt Update and reset Updating the HTC Cobalt software Restarting HTC Cobalt Resetting HTC Cobalt Trademarks and copyrights...

  • 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

    9. 3.5mm headset jack 10. Proximity sensor 11. USB connector Back cover Removing the back cover 1. Securely hold HTC Cobalt facing down. 2. With your finger, pry open the back cover from the small opening near the POWER button.

  • Page 9: Sim Card

    GPS navigation, be sure to secure the back cover tightly to the phone. 1. Insert the bottom part of the back cover first into HTC Cobalt. 2. Press the sides and the top part of the back cover down to lock the cover into place.
  • Page 10 SIM card tray slot. 5. Slide the SIM card tray into its slot. Removing the SIM card Make sure to switch off HTC Cobalt before removing your SIM card. 1. Take the back cover off. 2. Remove the battery.

  • Page 11: Storage Card

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

  • Page 12: Battery

    Getting started Battery HTC Cobalt uses a rechargeable battery. How long the battery can last before it needs recharging depends on how you use HTC Cobalt. The features and accessories you ® use can affect battery life. For example, leaving your Bluetooth connection always on uses more power.

  • Page 13: 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 14: Getting The Battery To Last Longer

    Before you turn on and start using HTC Cobalt, it is recommended that you charge the battery. § The battery is already installed in HTC Cobalt when shipped. A thin film is inserted between the battery and the compartment. You need to remove this film before you can charge the battery.

  • Page 15: Switching The Power On Or Off

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

  • Page 16: Setting Up Htc Cobalt For The First Time

    Setting up HTC Cobalt for the first time When you switch on HTC Cobalt 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: Home Screen

    28. Extended Home screen As you start to do more things with HTC Cobalt, 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 18: Basics

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

  • Page 19: Unlocking The Screen

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

  • Page 20: Status Icons

    Basics Status icons Here’s what each icon means: Battery is very low (10% or less Signal strength remaining) 3G connected Silent mode 3G in use Vibrate mode 4G LTE connected Microphone is mute 4G LTE in use Speakerphone is on Wired microphone headset Roaming connected...

  • Page 21: Notifications

    Notifications Notification LED The notification LED shows a: § Solid green light when HTC Cobalt 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 22: Switching Between Recently Opened Apps

    Basics You can also open the Notifications panel on the Home screen by pressing and then tapping Notifications. Switching between recently opened apps On the Notifications panel, you can easily access up to eight apps you just recently opened. 1. Press and hold the status bar, then slide your finger downward to open the Notifications panel.

  • Page 23: Using Quick Settings

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

  • Page 24: Connecting Htc Cobalt To A Computer

    6. Do one of the following: § Disconnect HTC Cobalt from the computer. § If you want to keep HTC Cobalt connected to the computer but want it to be able to access the storage card, open the Notifications panel, tap Disk...

  • Page 25: 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 26: Printing

    Connect HTC Cobalt to a supported printer and print out documents, email messages, photos, and more. § Both printer and HTC Cobalt must be turned on and connected to the same local network. Connect HTC Cobalt 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 27 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 28: Personalizing

    Personalizing Personalizing Making HTC Cobalt truly yours Make HTC Cobalt 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 29: Changing Your Wallpaper

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

  • Page 30: Personalizing Your Home Screen With Widgets

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

  • Page 31: Adding Icons And Other Shortcuts On Your Home Screen

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

  • Page 32: Rearranging Or Removing Widgets And Icons On Your Home Screen

    3. When the widget or icon is where you want it, lift your finger. Removing a widget or icon 1. Press and hold the widget or icon you want to remove. HTC Cobalt vibrates and you'll see a colored box around the widget or icon. Don’t lift your finger just yet.

  • Page 33: Rearranging The Home Screen

    The center thumbnail in Leap view is always the main Home screen. 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 Cobalt then vibrates. Don’t lift your finger just yet.

  • Page 34: Rearranging Or Hiding Application Tabs

    3. Change the ringtone, notification sound, and alarm from the Personalize screen. Go to the Messages, Mail, and Calendar apps to choose sounds for new messages, email, and calendar reminders respectively. HTC Cobalt automatically saves your choices to the current sound set. Deleting sound sets 1. From the Home screen, tap >...

  • Page 35: Customizing The Lock Screen

    Personalizing 3. Do any of the following: Move a tab Press and hold the tab you want to move, and then drag it to its new position. Remove a tab Press and hold a tab you want to hide, then drag it up. When you see a colored box, lift your finger.
  • Page 36 Personalizing 4. Tap Settings, and then customize the items you want to display on your selected lock screen. To customize apps for your lock screen, tap an app that you want to change, and then choose another app to replace it. 5.

  • Page 37: Phone Calls

    Phone calls Phone calls Making a call on the Phone dialer screen You can either dial a number directly, or use the Smart dial feature to search and call a stored contact or a number from your call history. 1. On the Home screen, tap Phone. 2.

  • Page 38: Using Speed Dial

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

  • Page 39: Calling A Phone Number In A Calendar Event

    Phone dialer screen. Making an emergency call In some regions, you can make emergency calls from HTC Cobalt even if you don’t have a SIM card installed or your SIM card has been blocked. 1. On the Home screen, tap Phone.

  • Page 40: What Can I Do During A Call

    § Press the VOLUME DOWN or VOLUME UP button. § Press the POWER button. § Place HTC Cobalt face down on a level surface. If HTC Cobalt 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 41: Internet Calls

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

  • Page 42: 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 43: Call Services

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

  • Page 44: 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 45: Sending A Multimedia Message (Mms)

    Messages Sending a multimedia message (MMS) 1. From the Home screen, tap > Messages. 2. Tap 3. Fill in one or more recipients. You can: § Enter the first few letters of a contact name or starting digits of a mobile number.

  • Page 46: Resuming A Draft Message

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

  • Page 47: Checking Your Messages

    Messages Checking your messages Depending on your notification settings, HTC Cobalt 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 48: Forwarding A Message

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

  • Page 49: Managing Message Conversations

    Messages Viewing all your push messages 1. From the Home screen, tap > Messages. 2. Press , and then tap Push messages. You can only see this option if you've previously received push 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.

  • Page 50: Setting Message Options

    Messages 3. Tap Delete by selection or Delete by phone number (if the contact used multiple phone numbers throughout the conversation). 4. Select the messages you want to delete, and then tap Delete. In the Messages settings, tap General > Delete old messages to auto delete old messages per conversation.

  • Page 51: Search And Web Browser

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

  • Page 52: Browsing The Web

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

  • Page 53: Opening A New Browser Window

    Search and Web browser Opening a new browser window Open multiple browser windows to make it easier for you to switch from one website to another. 1. While viewing a webpage, press and then tap Windows. 2. Tap A new browser window opens. Switching between browser windows 1.

  • Page 54: Downloading Apps From The Web

    Viewing bookmarks and previously visited pages You can store as many bookmarks as you want on HTC Cobalt. You can also access a convenient list of the sites you have visited, or quickly view the pages that you access most often.
  • Page 55 Search and Web browser 3. Tap at the right of the bookmark you want to edit. 4. Enter your changes, and then tap Done. Viewing a previously visited page 1. While viewing a webpage, press , and then tap Bookmarks. 2.

  • Page 56: 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, press , and then tap More > Settings. Setting your home page 1.

  • Page 57: Camera

    Camera Camera basics Whether traveling for business or fun, enjoy taking photos and videos of your trip and encounters with HTC Cobalt. 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 58: Taking A Photo

    Camera Using the front camera Take a picture or shoot a video of yourself using the front camera. To switch to the front camera, on the camera screen, tap . To switch back to the main camera, tap again. Some camera features are not available when you’re using the front camera, such as auto focusing, zooming, and face detection.

  • Page 59: Recording Video

    Camera 3. When you're ready to take the photo, tap 4. Choose what to do with the photo, such as share, set as wallpaper, and more. Recording video 1. From the Home screen, tap > Camcorder. 2. Frame your subject on the Viewfinder screen. 3.

  • Page 60: Changing Camera Settings

    Camera Changing camera settings 1. To open the camera settings, tap 2. As well as changing basic camera settings, you can also: § Set the ISO level. Higher ISO numbers are better for taking pictures in low light conditions (photo mode only). §...

  • 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 Cobalt or your online albums. You can even: § Apply effects to your photos. § Share to your social networks, photo sharing sites, and more.

  • Page 62: Watching A Video

    Photos, videos, and music Watching a video While browsing an album, tap a video to play it. § Use the onscreen controls to play or pause the video. § Tap to rewind or fast forward the video. § For an enhanced audio experience, tap to turn on SRS.
  • Page 63 Photos, videos, and music Cropping a photo 1. On the Gallery app’s Albums screen, tap an album. 2. Press and hold a photo, and then tap Edit > Crop. You’ll see a crop box around the photo. 3. You can: §...

  • Page 64: 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 65 4. Select the photos or videos you want to share and then tap Next. In the next few steps, you’ll be asked to turn on Bluetooth on HTC Cobalt and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device so the files can be sent.
  • Page 66 Photos, videos, and music Sharing photos and videos on Flickr ® You need to be logged in to your Flickr account to be able to upload photos or videos. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Gallery. 2. Tap the album that has the photos or videos you want to share. 3.

  • Page 67: Music

    7. Tap Upload. Music Browsing music in the library You need to copy music files to HTC Cobalt first to use the Music app to play music. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Music.

  • Page 68: Listening To Music

    Listening to music Enjoy listening to songs and music on HTC Cobalt using the Music app. You need to copy music files to HTC Cobalt first to use the Music app to play music. 1. From the Home screen, tap >...

  • Page 69: Creating A Playlist

    Photos, videos, and music You can also pause music playback right from the Notifications panel. Creating a playlist Personalize your music experience by creating music playlists. Make a playlist containing just your favorite songs or create one to match your mood for the day. You can make as many playlists as you like.
  • Page 70 Photos, videos, and music Managing playlists After creating a playlist, you can add more songs to it, rearrange their order, and more. 1. In the library, tap or slide your finger on the bottom row to go to the Playlists category.
  • Page 71 Photos, videos, and music 4. On the Now playing screen, press and then tap Set as ringtone (or More > Set as ringtone) . 5. In the Set as ringtone options menu, tap Phone ringtone or Contact ringtone. If you select Contact ringtone, you need to choose the contacts you want to associate the song with in the next screen.

  • Page 72: Connected Media

    Share (or More > Share). 5. Tap Bluetooth. In the next few steps, you’ll be asked to turn on Bluetooth on HTC Cobalt and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device so the music can be sent. Connected Media...
  • Page 73 Photos, videos, and music 4. Choose the device on your network where you want to play the media. 5. Once connected to the other device, HTC Cobalt opens up the Controller screen where you can tap: Controls Play the media on the other device.

  • Page 74: Htc Services

    Creating or signing in to your HTC Watch account 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Accounts & sync. 2. Tap Add account > Watch. 3. Create a new HTC Watch account, or directly sign in if you already have your account.
  • Page 75 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 76: 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 77 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 78: Accounts And Sync

    Syncing with a Google Account Sign in to your Google Account to see your Gmail, contacts, and calendars on your HTC Cobalt. 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 79: Adding A Social Network Account

    Accounts and sync Adding a social network account 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Accounts & sync. 2. Tap Add account. 3. Tap the account type you want to add. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter the account information. Managing your online accounts Changing general sync settings 1.

  • Page 80: Removing An Account

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

  • Page 81: About The People App

    To open People, from the Home screen, tap > People. Your contacts list The People app lists all contacts stored on HTC Cobalt 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 82: Setting Up Your Profile

    Shows your social network albums and photos. Importing contacts from your SIM card When you import SIM contacts, you can either store them on HTC Cobalt or add them to your Google contacts or Exchange ActiveSync contacts, if you have set up the relevant accounts.

  • Page 83: Adding A New Contact

    2. In the search box, enter the first few letters of the contact's name or email address. 3. Tap . Under Company contacts, matching names are listed. 4. Tap the name of the contact you want copied on HTC Cobalt, and then tap Save to People.

  • Page 84: Merging Contact Information

    Avoid duplicate entries by merging contact information from different sources, such as your social network accounts, into one contact. Accepting matched contacts suggestions When HTC Cobalt finds contacts that can be merged, you’ll see a link icon in the notifications area of the status bar.

  • Page 85: Contact Information And Conversations

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

  • Page 86: Sending Contact Information As A Vcard

    4. When prompted, tap OK. Sending contact information as a vCard Easily share with others your own contact information or any contact from HTC Cobalt. 1. From the Home screen, tap > People. 2. On the All tab, do the following:...

  • Page 87: 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 Cobalt 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 88: Editing A Contact Group

    People Editing a contact group 1. On the Groups tab, press and hold the group, and then tap Edit group. 2. You can: § Tap the group name to change the name. You can only change the name for groups that you have created. §...

  • Page 89: Adding People Widgets

    People Deleting groups You can only delete groups that you have created. 1. From the Home screen, tap > People. 2. On the Groups tab, you can: § Press and hold a group you want to delete, and then tap Delete group. §...

  • Page 90: 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 91: Updating Your Status

    Social When you tap someone’s photo or name, you can: § Check the person’s profile details. § Check the person’s posted tweets. Slide to the other tabs to see more options. Updating your status You can update your status simultaneously on all the social network accounts you are signed in to.

  • Page 92: Chatting In Google Talk

    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 93: Email

    1. In the Gmail inbox, press and then tap Compose. 2. If you’ve set up multiple Google Accounts on HTC Cobalt, choose which Gmail address you want to use for sending your email. Tap the box that shows your current Gmail address, and then tap another address that you want to use for sending.

  • Page 94: Mail

    Email 6. Locate and then tap the picture you want to attach. 7. After composing your message, tap While composing the message, tap to save it as a draft. Or press to discard the message. Replying to or forwarding an email message 1.

  • Page 95: Adding A Microsoft Exchange Activesync Account

    Email Adding a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account You can add one or more Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts on HTC Cobalt. You can sync with Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Service Pack (SP2) or later. You can add up to 15 Exchange ActiveSync accounts on HTC Cobalt.
  • Page 96 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 97 Email Manually refreshing an email account Whatever your sync settings are, you can also sync your sent and received email messages manually at any time. § While viewing an email account, press , and then tap Refresh. § If you have several email accounts, you can refresh them all at the same time. Go to the All accounts inbox first.
  • Page 98 Outbox folder. Once there’s Internet connection available, the saved email will be sent automatically next time HTC Cobalt syncs. Resuming a draft email message 1. In the email account inbox, press , and then tap Folders >...

  • Page 99: Managing Email Messages

    Email 4. Set the dates and times for the period when you will be out of the office. 5. Enter the auto-reply message. 6. Tap Save. Sending a meeting request 1. Switch to your Exchange ActiveSync account. 2. Go to the Invites (or Meeting invitations) tab, and then tap 3.
  • Page 100 Email Notification Set email notification settings. settings Delete account Tap to delete the email account. 4. Press to save your changes.

  • Page 101: Calendar

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

  • Page 102: Managing Calendar Events

    Calendar Agenda view Meeting invitations In Day, Week, and Agenda views, events are color coded to indicate which account or type of calendar they belong to. To find out what each color represents, tap Month view In month view, you will see markers on days that have events. Do any of the following in month view: §...

  • Page 103: Accepting Or Declining A Meeting Invitation

    2. Choose whether to send through Bluetooth, Mail, or Messages. Accepting or declining a meeting invitation 1. If you're using an Exchange ActiveSync account on HTC Cobalt, tap the in Calendar to see meeting invitations which you have not yet accepted or declined.

  • Page 104: Showing Or Hiding Calendars

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

  • Page 105: Maps And Location

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

  • Page 106: Editing Or Deleting A Footprint

    Maps and location Editing or deleting a footprint 1. In Footprints, tap a category. 2. Press and hold the footprint you want to edit or delete. 3. Tap Edit or Delete on the options menu. Sharing your footprints 1. In Footprints, tap a category. 2.

  • Page 107: Using Car Panel

    Maps and location Using Car Panel Easily access footprints, points of interest, and places nearby with Car Panel, and then start navigation to show you how to get there. From the Home screen, tap > Car Panel. Select a footprint to set as a destination. Use voice search to look for a destination.

  • Page 108: Searching For A Location

    Maps and location Searching for a location In Google Maps, you can search for a location, such as an address or a type of business or establishment (for example, museums). 1. In Maps, enter the place you want to search for in the search box. 2.

  • Page 109: Searching For A Place Of Interest Near You

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

  • Page 110: Finding Your Friends With Google Latitude (Available By Country)

    Maps and location 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 111: 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 Cobalt. Choose from a wide variety of free and paid apps ranging from productivity apps, entertainment, to games.

  • Page 112: Using The Clock

    You can add more than one Clock widget to the extended Home screen. About the Clock app Get more from the Clock app than just the regular date and time. Use HTC Cobalt as a desk clock complete with weather information or as a world clock so you can see what time it is in cities across the globe.

  • Page 113: World Clock Settings

    3. Scroll through the list and tap your home city. Setting the time zone, date, and time To set the time zone, date, and time on HTC Cobalt manually, you need to turn off auto time sync first. 1. On the World Clock tab, press and then tap Local time settings.

  • Page 114: Checking Weather

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

  • Page 115: Reading News Feeds

    Android Market and other apps 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. You can also get updates based on specific keywords. Subscribing to news channels You need to be signed in to a Google Account before using the News app.

  • Page 116: Keeping Track Of Your Stocks

    Android Market and other apps Go to the next or previous story in the channel. Share a link to the story from the available options. Tag the story. You can select from a list of categories or create a new tag. Changing update schedule and content settings 1.

  • Page 117: 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 118: 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 Cobalt to use FM Radio. FM Radio uses the stereo headset as the FM radio antenna.

  • Page 119: Sharing Games And Apps

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

  • Page 120: Htc Sync

    § For trouble-free installation, first quit all running programs and temporarily exit from your anti-virus program before you start installing HTC Sync. § Check and copy the HTC Sync installer from the storage card (if available), and then install it on your computer.

  • Page 121: Setting Up Htc Sync To Recognize Htc Cobalt

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

  • Page 122: Syncing Your Calendar Events

    HTC Cobalt. 5. Click Sync now. HTC Sync remembers your sync settings the next time you connect it to HTC Cobalt. Syncing your calendar events HTC Cobalt can sync appointments and events with your calendar in Outlook (Outlook XP, Outlook 2003, Outlook 2007, or Outlook 2010) or Windows Calendar.

  • Page 123: Syncing Your Web Bookmarks

    3. Choose the web browser that stores the bookmarks to sync with HTC Cobalt. 4. Click Sync now. HTC Sync remembers your sync settings the next time you connect it to HTC Cobalt. Syncing documents and email attachments To sync email attachments stored on HTC Cobalt to your computer, you must set up an Exchange ActiveSync or POP3/IMAP email account from the Mail app on HTC Cobalt.

  • Page 124: Installing An App From Your Computer To Htc Cobalt

    HTC Cobalt. We strongly recommend you install only applications that you trust. Before you begin, make sure that HTC Cobalt is set to allow applications from your computer to be installed toHTC Cobalt. To do this, press while on the Home screen, tap Settings >...

  • Page 125: 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 126: Entering Words With Predictive Text

    Keyboard Enabling multiple keyboard languages If there are multiple keyboard languages available on HTC Cobalt, you can choose which languages to enable in the onscreen keyboard so that you can switch to these languages and use them to enter text.
  • Page 127 2. Tap Bilingual prediction, and then choose the language you want. Adding a word to the predictive text dictionary HTC Cobalt comes with a list of words that it references for predictive text suggestions. While entering text using the Standard keyboard layout, if you tap any word on the suggestion list, it is automatically added to the predictive text dictionary if it was not in the dictionary already.

  • Page 128: Entering Text By Speaking

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

  • Page 129: Internet Connections

    Internet connections Internet connections Data connection When you turn on HTC Cobalt for the first time, it will be automatically set up to use your mobile operator's data connection. Turning the data connection on or off Turning your data connection off can help save battery life and save money on data charges.

  • Page 130: Wi-Fi

    If you selected a secured network, you'll be asked to enter the network key or password. 5. Tap Connect. When HTC Cobalt is connected to the wireless network, the Wi-Fi icon appears in the status bar and tells you the approximate signal strength (number of bands that light up).

  • Page 131: Connecting To A Virtual Private Network (Vpn)

    You can get this information from your network administrator. Also, HTC Cobalt must first establish a Wi-Fi or data connection before you can start a VPN connection. Setting up secure credential storage If your network administrator tells you to download and install security certificates, you must first set up secure credential storage on HTC Cobalt.

  • Page 132: Adding A Vpn Connection

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

  • Page 133: Using Htc Cobalt As A Modem (Usb Tethering)

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

  • Page 134: Using Htc Cobalt As A Wireless Router

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

  • Page 135: Bluetooth

    2. Tap Bluetooth settings. 3. If the Bluetooth check box is not selected, select it to turn Bluetooth on. 4. Tap Device name. 5. Enter the new name for HTC Cobalt in the dialog box, and then tap OK.

  • Page 136: Connecting A Bluetooth Headset Or Car Kit

    § For you to listen to music with your headset or car kit, the headset or car kit must support the A2DP Bluetooth profile. § Before you connect your headset, you need to make it discoverable so HTC Cobalt can find it. You can find out how to do this by referring to your headset manual.

  • Page 137: Disconnecting Or Unpairing From A Bluetooth Device

    3. In the Bluetooth devices section, press and hold the device to unpair. 4. Do one of the following: § If HTC Cobalt is connected to the Bluetooth device, tap Disconnect & unpair. § If HTC Cobalt is disconnected from the Bluetooth device, tap Unpair.

  • Page 138: 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 Cobalt, open the app that contains the information or file you want to send. 2. Follow the steps for the type of item you want to send:...

  • Page 139: Receiving Information Using Bluetooth

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

  • Page 140: Adding The Bluetooth Received Folder To The Home Screen

    Bluetooth 9. When HTC Cobalt receives a file transfer request notification, slide down the Notifications panel, tap the incoming file notification, and then tap Accept. 10. When a file is transferred, a notification is displayed. To open the file immediately, slide down the Notifications panel, and then tap the relevant notification.

  • Page 141: Security

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

  • Page 142: Changing Your Screen Lock

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

  • Page 143: Encrypting Data On Htc Cobalt

    , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Storage. 3. Under Internal storage, tap Storage encryption. 4. Set a password, and then tap OK. The encryption process starts. If you want to stop encrypting new information on HTC Cobalt, deselect the Storage encryption checkbox.

  • Page 144: Changing Display Settings

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

  • Page 145: Changing Sound Settings

    2. Tap Sound. 3. Select or clear the Audible selection check box. Lowering the ring volume automatically HTC Cobalt has a quiet ring feature that automatically lowers the ring volume when you move it. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings.

  • Page 146: Changing The Language

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

  • Page 147: 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 Internal storage section. Checking the available storage card space 1.

  • Page 148: Backing Up Settings To Google

    2. Tap Applications > Manage applications. 3. On the Downloaded tab, tap the application you want to move. 4. Choose whether to move the application to the storage card or to HTC Cobalt. Stopping running applications using Task Manager Use Task Manager to free up memory by stopping running applications that you're not currently using.

  • Page 149: 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 Cobalt 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap About phone to enable error reporting, view network and hardware...

  • Page 150: Update And Reset

    Update and reset Updating the HTC Cobalt software HTC Cobalt 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 151: Resetting Htc Cobalt

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

  • Page 152: Trademarks And Copyrights

    Trademarks and copyrights © 2011 HTC Corporation. All Rights Reserved. HTC, the HTC logo, the HTC quietly brilliant logo, HTC Cobalt, Friend Stream, HTC Footprints, HTC Sense, HTC Sync, and HTC Watch are trademarks or service marks of HTC Corporation.
  • Page 153 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 154: Index

    Index Index - using the front camera - zooming Airplane mode Car Panel Alarm Change phone language Android Market Sound Apps - audible selection - deleting - lowering ring volume 111, 124 - installing automatically - Pocket mode - switching profiles Back up contacts - switching to speakerphone Battery...
  • Page 155 Index Facebook for HTC Sense - entering text by speaking Factory reset - predictive text Firmware Flight mode FM Radio Language Footprints Leap view Friend Stream Locations - footprints - turning on location services Gallery - using Car Panel - about...
  • Page 156 Index - sharing - viewing News Playing music from the Lock screen - reading stories PUK (PIN Unblock Key) - subscribing to channels Notifications - panel Quick Settings Online accounts Radio - managing Ring volume - what can you sync with - lowering ring volume Onscreen keyboard automatically...
  • Page 157 Sound set YouTube Speakerphone - sharing videos Speed dial Stocks Storage card - moving apps to the storage card Sync - HTC Sync - online accounts Tethering Text message Updating phone software Upgrade Videos - recording - sharing - watching...

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