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  • Page 1 Your HTC Flyer User guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Where apps, data, and files are stored Connecting HTC Flyer to a computer Copying files to or from the tablet storage or storage card Syncing media files between HTC Flyer and your computer's multimedia app Copying text, looking up information, and sharing Printing...
  • Page 3 Contents Search and Web browser Searching HTC Flyer and the Web Using the web browser Private browsing Downloading files and apps from the Web Viewing bookmarks and previously visited pages Setting browser options Tablet pen and fun apps About HTC Scribe...
  • Page 4 Sharing games and apps HTC Sync About HTC Sync Installing HTC Sync Setting up HTC Sync to recognize HTC Flyer Getting to know the workspace Setting up synchronization Synchronizing HTC Flyer Installing an app from your computer to HTC Flyer...
  • Page 5 Editing text Adjusting input settings Internet connections Wi-Fi Connecting to a virtual private network (VPN) Connecting HTC Flyer to the Internet through a computer (Internet Pass-through) Bluetooth Bluetooth basics Connecting a Bluetooth headset or car kit Connecting other Bluetooth devices...

  • Page 6: 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 7: Getting Started

    Getting started Getting started Inside the box You will find the following inside the box: § HTC Flyer § USB cable § Power adapter § Quick guide § Safety and regulatory guide § Call center card (hotline card) § Warranty card...
  • Page 8 Getting started Right panel 1. Microphones 2. VOLUME UP 3. VOLUME DOWN Back panel 1. Top cover 2. 5 megapixel camera 3. Speakers 4. USB connector Top panel 1. 3.5mm headset jack 2. POWER 3. Charging notification...

  • Page 9: Top Cover

    1. Align the two teeth underneath the top cover (one on each side) with the two notches on the top of HTC Flyer. 2. Place the top cover on HTC Flyer, gently press down on the cover with your thumbs, and then push it in until it clicks and locks into place.

  • Page 10: Storage Card

    Getting started Storage card HTC Flyer comes with a tablet storage that you can use to store your photos, videos, and music. If you need more storage space, you can insert a storage card into HTC Flyer. Inserting the storage card 1.

  • Page 11: Battery

    As a safety precaution, the battery stops charging when it overheats. Switching the power on or off Switching the power on Press the POWER button. Easy. When you turn on HTC Flyer for the first time, you’ll need to set it up.

  • Page 12: Finger Gestures

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

  • Page 13: Ways Of Getting Contacts Into Htc Flyer

    Getting started Ways of getting contacts into HTC Flyer There are several ways you can add contacts to HTC Flyer. You can sync HTC Flyer with contacts from your Google Account, computer, Facebook, and more. Gmail Google contacts are imported to HTC Flyer after you sign in to your Google Account.

  • Page 14: Home Screen

    Getting started Home screen Your Home screen is where you make HTC Flyer your own. It comes with a weather clock widget that shows the time and weather in your current location. You can also add your favorite applications, shortcuts, and widgets so they’re always just a tap away.

  • Page 15: Extended Home Screen

    Getting started Extended Home screen As you start to do more things with HTC Flyer, you might find that one Home screen is not enough. No problem. You can use up to four extra screens. It should be plenty. Slide your finger horizontally to the left or right and you’ll discover more space for adding icons, widgets, and more.

  • Page 16: Basics

    4. When you’re done, tap OK. Sleep mode Sleep mode saves battery power by putting HTC Flyer into a low power state while the display is off. It also stops accidental button presses when HTC Flyer is in your bag. Switching to Sleep mode Briefly press the POWER button to turn off the display and switch to Sleep mode.

  • Page 17: Unlocking The Screen

    Basics Waking up from Sleep mode To wake HTC Flyer up manually, press the POWER button. You’ll need to unlock the screen. HTC Flyer automatically wakes up when you have an event reminder or set an alarm. Unlocking the screen Pull up the ring to unlock the screen.

  • Page 18: Status And Notifications

    Notification icons on the status bar make it easy for you to keep on top of your messages, calendar events, and alarms. Here are some examples: New Gmail message General notification New Microsoft Exchange HTC Flyer is connected to a ActiveSync or POP3/IMAP email computer via USB cable ™ New Google Talk instant...

  • Page 19: Notifications Panel

    Notification LED The notification LED shows a: § Solid green light when HTC Flyer 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 20: Switching Between Recently Opened Apps

    Using Quick Settings The Quick Settings panel lets you easily turn on Wi-Fi, notification alerts, and more. It also provides a shortcut to all HTC Flyer settings. Tap the rightmost area of the status bar, and then tap Do any of the following: §...

  • Page 21: Where Apps, Data, And Files Are Stored

    Some apps allow you to set the default storage. Connecting HTC Flyer to a computer Whenever you connect HTC Flyer to a computer using the USB cable, the Choose a connection type screen opens and lets you choose the type of USB connection.

  • Page 22: Copying Files To Or From The Tablet Storage Or Storage Card

    § Copy the files from the computer to the tablet storage of HTC Flyer or storage card’s root folder. § Copy the files from the tablet storage of HTC Flyer or storage card to a folder in your computer. 5. After copying the files, unmount the removable disk (that is, HTC Flyer) as required by your computer’s operating system to safely remove HTC Flyer.

  • Page 23: Syncing Media Files Between Htc Flyer And Your Computer's Multimedia App

    HTC Flyer. See the multimedia app's user guide for instructions. Unlike Disk drive mode, you will still be able to use apps on HTC Flyer to access the tablet storage or storage card (if one is inserted).

  • Page 24: Copying And Pasting Text

    Basics Copying and pasting text 1. After you have selected the text you want to copy, tap Copy. The selected text is then copied to the clipboard. 2. In a text entry field (for example while composing an email), press and hold at the point where you want to paste the text.

  • Page 25: Printing

    Connect HTC Flyer to a supported printer and print out documents, email messages, photos, and more. § Both printer and HTC Flyer must be turned on and connected to the same local network. Connect HTC Flyer to the local network using Wi-Fi. To learn how to connect the printer to a local network, refer to your printer's user guide.

  • Page 26: Personalizing

    Personalizing Personalizing Making HTC Flyer truly yours Make HTC Flyer look and sound just the way you want it. Personalize it with a different wallpaper, skin, and notification sound for events such as incoming email and calendar reminders. Tap the Personalize button right on the Home screen to get started.

  • Page 27: Changing Your Wallpaper

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

  • Page 28: 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 Flyer vibrates and you’ll see a colored box around the widget. Don’t lift your finger just yet.

  • Page 29: Adding Icons And Other Shortcuts On Your Home Screen

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

  • Page 30: 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 Flyer then vibrates. Don’t lift your finger just yet.
  • Page 31 3. Change the notification sound and alarm from the Personalize screen. Go to the respective apps such as Mail and Calendar to choose notification sounds to use for these apps. HTC Flyer automatically saves your choices to the current sound set. Changing notification sounds 1. From the Home screen, tap >...

  • Page 32: Rearranging Or Hiding Application Tabs

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

  • Page 33: Customizing The Lock Screen

    Personalizing Customizing the lock screen Choose from a selection of lock screen styles. You can also choose what apps you want for your lock screen so you can unlock the screen straight into your favorite app. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2.

  • Page 34: Search And Web Browser

    Search and Web browser Searching HTC Flyer and the Web You can search for information on HTC Flyer 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 35: Using The Web Browser

    Search and Web browser Quickly looking up information on the Web Quick Lookup helps you learn about something right on the spot. When you enter a new word or phrase, you can easily look it up in popular websites or search services such as Google Search and Wikipedia.

  • Page 36: Opening A New Browser Window

    Search and Web browser Navigating and zooming on a webpage § You can swipe your finger on the screen to navigate and view other areas of the webpage. § Tap the screen twice quickly to zoom in, then tap the screen twice quickly again to zoom out.

  • Page 37: Private Browsing

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

  • Page 38: Editing A Bookmark

    > Settings > Privacy & security. 2. Do any of the following: § Tap Clear cache to delete text, images, and other temporary files of the webpages you've visited. § Tap Clear history to delete your browsing history on HTC Flyer.

  • Page 39: Setting Browser Options

    Be sure that you are logged in to your Google Account every time you save Google Chrome bookmarks on your computer. If you have multiple Google Accounts on HTC Flyer, you'll need to choose the same account that you use on your computer. 1. From the browser screen, tap >...

  • Page 40: Tablet Pen And Fun Apps

    After a period of time, change the tablet pen's battery when you feel that HTC Flyer is not responding too well to your pen strokes. 1. Twist the battery cap counter-clockwise until it detaches from the tablet pen, then remove it completely.
  • Page 41 You can use the tablet pen for writing, drawing, highlighting, and other things that a regular pen can do on a piece of paper. You can also use the tablet pen to move around HTC Flyer like when you want to slide to another screen, scroll through a web page, or select onscreen items.

  • Page 42: Choosing Your Pen Type, Color, And Stroke

    Choosing your pen type, color, and stroke § If it's the first time to use the tablet pen on HTC Flyer or after you've performed a factory reset, you need to tap the tablet pen on the screen to see the Pen options button §...

  • Page 43: Highlighting And Drawing In Pen-Integrated Apps

    Tablet pen and fun apps 3. When in Options mode, you can then do any of the following: Undo or redo to delete your last pen stroke. Tap to revert to it again. Show or hide to toggle between showing or hiding pen strokes. pen strokes It's helpful to hide pen strokes at times to view the original page or screen before your edits.
  • Page 44 Tablet pen and fun apps Drawing over text 1. Open any of the following: § A Word document in Polaris Office § A PDF document in PDF Viewer 2. Go to the part where you want to place your signature or draw over text. 3.

  • Page 45: Scribble Mode

    Tablet pen and fun apps Scribble mode Switch to Scribble mode to capture a snapshot of your current screen. Scribble mode is not supported when you're: § Using an app that lets you freely draw with the tablet pen. § Playing a video or slideshow in Gallery. §...

  • Page 46: About Notes

    You can choose whether to automatically or manually sync your notes between HTC Flyer and your Evernote account on the Web. You need to log in to your Evernote account from HTC Flyer to start syncing notes. 1. From the Home screen, tap >...

  • Page 47: Writing A Note

    Attach any other file. Clipping an app screen or a web page On HTC Flyer, you can clip app screens and web pages as images, and then insert them to your notes. 1. Open the app or web page you want to clip.

  • Page 48: Reviewing A Note

    Tablet pen and fun apps Taking notes during meetings or discussions The Notes app lets you capture thoughts, action plans, and meeting minutes better than just writing them down. While you have a note open, you can: Create a new note Record voice clips to start and stop audio recording.
  • Page 49 > Share note. 4. Choose how you want to share your note. § For most sharing options, notes are automatically converted and sent as images. § You can print notes when HTC Flyer is connected to a printer over Wi-Fi.

  • Page 50: Snapbooth And Camera

    3. Choose an effect to apply to your photo. 4. Hold HTC Flyer in portrait or landscape position with both hands, and then adjust or move it to center yourself inside the Viewfinder window. 5. When you're ready to take your photo, look at the front camera lens, and then Snapbooth counts down before taking the shot.

  • Page 51: Camera

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

  • Page 52: Taking A Photo

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

  • Page 53: Recording Video

    Snapbooth and Camera 5. Point the camera and focus on your subject. If you're taking a photo of a group of people, the camera will automatically recognize faces and adjust the focus. You'll see boxes on people's faces. Make sure the Auto focus and Face detection check boxes are selected in the camera settings.

  • Page 54: After Capturing

    Snapbooth and Camera After capturing After capturing a photo or video, the Review screen will display the photo or the starting image of the video that you have just captured. Tap the onscreen buttons to choose what you want to do next. Return to the Viewfinder screen.
  • Page 55 Snapbooth and Camera Widescreen (photo When this check box is selected (default), photo resolutions mode only) available for selection are in 16:9 ratio and you can use the entire Viewfinder screen to frame your subject. When not selected, photo resolutions available for selection are in standard 4:3 ratio.

  • Page 56: Photos, Videos, And Music

    TV screen. To start using Gallery, check first if you have photos or videos copied on HTC Flyer. What’s more, you can edit and add effects to your photos. You can also easily use a photo as your contact icon, location icon, or wallpaper.

  • Page 57: Viewing Photos

    Photos, videos, and music Hiding an album If you don't want to show some photo albums in Gallery, you can hide them too. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Gallery. 2. Tap > Show/hide albums. 3. Deselect the albums you want to hide, and then tap Save. Viewing photos After you’ve selected an album, you can browse through your photos and videos.

  • Page 58: Watching A Video

    SRS. (Not available when you're using a Bluetooth headset.) § If you have connected a wired or Bluetooth headset, tap twice to switch to HTC 5.1 surround. § Tap to toggle between full and best-fit screens. Editing your photos Do basic editing tasks on your photos such as rotate and crop.
  • Page 59 Photos, videos, and music 3. In the menu that opens, tap Edit, and then tap Crop. You’ll see a crop box around the photo. 4. To adjust the crop box size, press and hold the edge of the box. 5. When directional arrows appear, drag your finger inward or outward to resize the crop box.

  • Page 60: Sending Photos Or Videos Using Bluetooth

    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 Flyer and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device so the files can be sent.
  • Page 61 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 62: Viewing Photos In Your Social Networks

    Photos, videos, and music 5. Enter a title for the videos you're uploading. 6. Tap More details where you can enter information such as description and tags, and select a privacy option. 7. Tap Upload. Viewing photos in your social networks Right in the Gallery app, check what you and your friends have uploaded to your social networks.

  • Page 63: Music

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

  • Page 64: Browsing Music In The Library

    You can also pause music playback right from the Notifications panel. Browsing and playing music in landscape view Turn HTC Flyer to the left to switch to landscape view. In landscape view, you can see the library and the playback screen or Now playing list side-by-side making it easier for you to browse and play your music at the same time.

  • Page 65: Creating A Playlist

    Photos, videos, and music Updating album covers 1. From the Home screen, tap > Music. 2. On the Player panel, tap > Update album art. 3. Choose whether to update all album covers or just the current song on the Player panel.

  • Page 66: Sharing Music Using Bluetooth

    2. In the library, choose the song that you want to send via Bluetooth and then play it back. 3. Tap > Share > Bluetooth. In the next few steps, you’ll be asked to turn on Bluetooth on HTC Flyer and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device so the music can be sent.

  • Page 67: Connected Media

    3. While viewing or playing back a media file, tap > Output. 4. Choose the device on your network where you want to play the media. 5. Once connected to the other device, HTC Flyer opens up the Controller screen where you can tap: Controls Play the media on the other device.

  • Page 68: Htc Services

    All videos tab. 3. Tap the Tap to sign in to Watch button and then tap Next. 4. Create a new HTC Watch account, or directly sign in if you already have your account. You can also go to Settings > Accounts & sync to create your HTC Watch account.
  • Page 69 § Tap Recommended to check what recent releases or seasonal TV shows are available in the store. § From the main screen, you can also go to the HTC Watch video store or access your library to manage your downloads.
  • Page 70 HTC services Renting or purchasing a video Your billing information will be stored on your HTC Watch account so you won’t need to enter it every time you rent or purchase. 1. While viewing the synopsis of a video, tap...
  • Page 71 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 72: Accounts And Sync

    Signing in to your Google Account lets you sync Gmail and your Google contacts and calendars between HTC Flyer and the Web. You also need to sign in to a Google Account to use Google apps such as Google Talk and Android Market.

  • Page 73: Adding A Social Network Account

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

  • Page 74: Managing Your Online Accounts

    Removing an account You can remove an account to delete it and all information associated with it from HTC Flyer, for example email, contacts, or settings. Removing an account does not delete information from the online service itself. It's important not to delete your primary Google Account. If you choose to do so, you may be asked to set up a new backup account.
  • Page 75 Accounts and sync 3. Tap the account that you want to remove. 4. Tap Remove account, and then confirm that you want to remove the account.

  • Page 76: Social

    Social Facebook for HTC Sense If you signed in to your Facebook account when you turned on and set up HTC Flyer for the first time, that means your Facebook account is linked to Facebook for HTC Sense on HTC Flyer.

  • Page 77: Twitter For Htc Sense

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

  • Page 78: Using Friend Stream

    Social Using Friend Stream Friend Stream connects you to your social networks. Share and get updates from friends in popular networks like Facebook and Twitter in a single feed. With Friend Stream, you can easily track your friends’ status messages, photo uploads, notifications, and more —...

  • Page 79: Updating Your Status

    Social Updating your status You can update your status simultaneously on all the social network accounts you are signed in to. 1. On the All updates tab, tap Post. 2. Enter your status update. 3. If you do not want to send the status update to all your social network accounts, tap Accounts and clear the check boxes of the social networks to exclude.
  • Page 80 Social Checking notifications from your social networks Slide to the Notifications tab to easily see a single feed of your notifications from different social networks. It can be a comment on your Facebook post, a mention or direct message in Twitter, a tagged photo of you, and more. About the Friend Stream widget Use the Friend Stream widget so you can easily update your status and view other people’s status updates right on the Home screen.

  • Page 81: Tweeting In Friend Stream

    Social Tweeting in Friend Stream Tap the title area of Friend Stream, and then tap Twitter. Tap a person’s name to check profile details and all of his or her tweets. If you have linked the contact in People, tap the photo or icon to open a menu where you can quickly choose how to communicate with the contact.

  • Page 82: Chatting In Google Talk

    1. From the Home screen, tap > Talk. On the Accounts screen, you'll see the Google Account(s) you've set up on HTC Flyer. 2. Choose the account you want to use. Or tap Add account to set up another Google Account.

  • Page 83: Chatting By Voice Or Video

    Social Chatting by voice or video If your friends use Google Talk on a device with a microphone or camera, you can chat with them by voice and video. Set your online status to be available for voice or video chats. Tap your profile in the Friends list, and then select the Allow video and voice chats option.
  • Page 84 Social Changing settings or signing out In Google Talk's Friends list, tap , and then select one of the following: § Settings to change the app and notification settings. § Sign out to log out of Google Talk.

  • Page 85: Email

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

  • Page 86: Mail

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

  • Page 87: Adding A Microsoft Exchange Activesync Account

    5. Enter the account name and your name and then tap Finish setup. Adding a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account You can add one or more Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts on HTC Flyer. You can sync with Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Service Pack (SP2) or later.
  • Page 88 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 Flyer. To switch between email accounts, tap the title area of Mail, and then tap another account.

  • Page 89: Managing Email Messages

    Email Group Displays all email messages from a contact group. To choose which contact group to display, tap View, and then select a group. Unread Displays unread messages. Marked (Exchange ActiveSync only) Displays all flagged messages. Invites or Meeting invitations (Exchange ActiveSync only) Displays meeting invitations which you have not yet accepted or declined.
  • Page 90 Email Selecting several email messages 1. Tap the check boxes of email messages to select them. 2. Choose what you want to do with the selected messages: Mark read (or mark Mark unread), Delete, or Move to another folder. You cannot move email messages when you’re in the unified (All accounts) inbox. Moving several email messages to another folder 1.
  • Page 91 If there’s no Internet connection available or Airplane mode is on when you send your email, the email will be saved to the Outbox folder. Once there’s Internet connection available, the saved email will be sent automatically next time HTC Flyer syncs.

  • Page 92: Changing Email Account Settings

    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. On the email account inbox, tap the email you want to read. 4. Do any of the following: Reply to the message Forward the message Delete the message...
  • Page 93 Email 3. Select from the following: General settings Set the font size when reading emails, enable, disable or set the signature, set the account as the default email account, and set where to save email attachments. Account settings Change the email account settings such as the name, email address, password, and description.

  • Page 94: About Calendar

    You can set up HTC Flyer to stay in sync with the following types of calendars: § On HTC Flyer, sign in to your Google Account so you can sync the Calendar app with your Google Calendar online. You can add multiple Google Accounts.

  • Page 95: Changing Calendar Views

    Calendar 7. Set the reminder time. 8. If the event occurs on a regular basis, tap the Repetition box and then choose how often the event occurs. 9. Tap Save. Inviting guests to your event (Google Calendar only) After you invite guests to your event, an invitation email will be sent using your Google Account.

  • Page 96: Managing Calendar Events

    Calendar Using week view Week view displays a chart of the events of one week. When in week view, you can: § Press and hold on a time slot to create a new event at that time. § Tap an event (shown as colored blocks) to view its details. §...

  • Page 97: Dismissing Or Snoozing Event Reminders

    Dismiss all to dismiss all event reminders. Showing or hiding calendars Tap the title area of Calendar, and then select or clear a calendar to show or hide it. Calendars are kept synchronized on HTC Flyer, whether or not you hide them.

  • Page 98: Changing Calendar Settings

    Set alerts & Configure event reminders to open an alert, send you a notifications notification, or turn off event notifications on HTC Flyer. Default reminder Choose how soon before an event you want to be notified. time...

  • Page 99: Maps And Location

    Maps and location Maps and location Location settings Turning on location services In order to find your location on HTC Flyer, you need to enable location sources. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings. 2. Tap Location. 3. Select one or both of the following: Use wireless Uses Wi-Fi to find your approximate location.

  • Page 100: Viewing Maps

    Maps and location Searching for a place of interest You can search using a name of an establishment, street, or city. As you enter the place to look for, suggested matches from the database, footprints, and previously searched items are displayed. 1.
  • Page 101 Maps and location Using the compass Should I turn left or right? By using the compass, the map adjusts depending on where you’re facing so you know where to go. Moving around the map Swipe your finger on the screen to view other areas of the map. Zooming in or out of a map Do one of the following: §...

  • Page 102: 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 103 Maps and location 3. Tap Done. 4. Tap Set my home, select your home address from the list, and then tap Done. To change your home address at any time, tap Revisiting a footprint 1. On the Footprints tab, tap a category. 2.

  • Page 104: Getting Directions

    Maps and location Importing footprints Bring back footprints you previously backed up on the internal storage. You can also import .kmz files that you saved in other applications, or use a photo as a footprint. 1. On the Footprints tab, tap , and then tap Import.
  • Page 105 Maps and location 3. Tap the End point text box, and then search for the destination you want. 4. Tap Driving or Walking depending on how you want to get to your destination. 5. Do one of the following: § At the bottom of the screen, tap to follow the route to your destination.

  • Page 106: Google Maps

    4. Depending on what you selected, tap Download or Purchase. Depending on the country where you bought HTC Flyer, you may only need to enter a voucher code to activate turn-by-turn navigation. If you have a voucher code, enter it by tapping Voucher code at the top of the Purchase navigation tab.

  • Page 107: Getting Around Maps

    Maps and location Getting around maps When you open Google Maps, you can easily find your location on the map or check out nearby places by panning and zooming in and out on the map. 1. From the Home screen, tap >...
  • Page 108 Maps and location Clearing the map After searching on a map, you can clear away the various markers drawn on it. > Clear Map. Searching for a place of interest near you Use Places to find places of interest near your current location. Google Maps locates common places that you would want to find, such as the nearest gas station or ATM kiosk.

  • Page 109: Getting Help

    Maps and location 4. Tap Go. The next screen displays the directions to your destination in a list. If the place you’ve set as your destination has several locations available, choose which one to go to. 5. Tap an item to view the directions on the map. When you’re finished viewing or following the directions, tap >...

  • Page 110: People

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

  • Page 111: About The People App

    People About the People app In the People app, you’ll see the contacts you've created on HTC Flyer as well as your contacts from your Google Account, social networks such as Facebook and Twitter, and your Exchange ActiveSync work account if you’re signed in to these accounts.

  • Page 112: Setting Up Your Profile

    § You'll see your account name or email address if you're logged in to any of your online accounts such as your Google Account or Facebook for HTC Sense. Tap > Edit.

  • Page 113: Searching For A Contact

    3. In the search box, enter the first few letters of the contact's name or email address. 4. Tap . Under Company contacts, matching names are listed. 5. Tap the name of the contact you want copied on HTC Flyer, and then tap Save to People.

  • Page 114: Merging Contact Information

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

  • Page 115: Contact Information And Conversations

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

  • Page 116: Backing Up Your Contacts To The Storage Card

    Export to SD card feature. 1. From the Home screen, tap > People. 2. Tap > Import/Export > Import from SD card. 3. If you have Google or Exchange ActiveSync accounts set up on HTC Flyer, tap the type for the imported contacts.

  • Page 117: Sending Contact Information As A Vcard

    People Sending contact information as a vCard Easily share with others your own contact information or any contact from HTC Flyer. 1. From the Home screen, tap > People. 2. On the All tab, do the following: To send Do this...
  • Page 118 People 3. You can: § Tap the group name to change the name. You can only change the name for groups that you have created. § Tap the icon to the left of the group name to change or remove the group photo.

  • Page 119: 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 120 People Adding group members to a People widget You can add more members to the contact group that's on a People widget. § To add just one member, tap § To add several members, tap...

  • Page 121: Android Market And Other Apps

    Finding and installing apps from Android Market Android Market is the place to go to find new apps for HTC Flyer. Choose from a wide variety of free and paid apps ranging from productivity apps, entertainment, to games. Paid apps are currently only available in certain countries.

  • Page 122: Uninstalling An App

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

  • Page 123: Using The Clock

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

  • Page 124: Using World Clock

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

  • Page 125: Setting An Alarm

    § Tap Repeat. Select which days of the week to sound the alarm, and then tap OK. § Select the Vibrate check box if you want HTC Flyer to also vibrate when the alarm goes off. 5. After you've finished setting the alarm, tap Done.

  • Page 126: Checking Weather

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

  • Page 127: Reading Ebooks

    You can add this widget to the Home screen, if it’s not yet added. Reading eBooks Start your own library of bestsellers and literary classics right on HTC Flyer. Use the ™ Reader app to read and download eBooks from Kobo , an online bookstore.
  • Page 128 Android Market and other apps 6. Tap anywhere on the screen to use these controls: Quickly jump between chapters by dragging the slider. View the table of contents and your bookmarked pages. You can also see the notes and highlights that you've marked in the eBook. Add a bookmark.

  • Page 129: Downloading An Ebook

    You need to have: § an active Internet connection § a Kobo account and an Adobe ID account. If you don’t have these accounts yet, either sign up from HTC Flyer or from your computer’s web browser. (On your computer, go to: www.kobobooks.com/login.html www.adobe.com/cfusion/...

  • Page 130: 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 131 Android Market and other apps Changing update schedule and content settings 1. While on the News app, > Settings. 2. Tap any of the following: Accounts & sync Manage sync options and general News settings. Update when Update the content of the channels you’ve subscribed to opened every time you open the News app.

  • Page 132: Keeping Track Of Your Stocks

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

  • Page 133: Viewing A Pdf

    Use the Stocks widget to instantly check stock updates right on your Home screen. Viewing a PDF Use PDF Viewer to read PDF files that you've downloaded or copied to HTC Flyer. 1. From the Home screen, tap > PDF Viewer.

  • Page 134: Watching Videos On Youtube

    Android Market and other apps Creating a new document 1. From the Home screen, tap > Polaris Office. 2. Tap > New. 3. Choose a file type to create. 4. Start entering text. 5. When done, tap > Save as to save the new document. Editing a document 1.

  • Page 135: Searching For Videos

    Android Market and other apps Searching for videos 1. On the YouTube main screen, tap (Search YouTube). 2. Enter a search keyword. 3. Scroll through the results and tap a video to watch it. You also have the option to show results that were just recently posted. Tap All time, and then select a time period you want.

  • Page 136: 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 137: Htc Sync

    Installing HTC Sync § HTC Sync requires USB 2.0 on your computer to connect and sync with HTC Flyer. § For trouble-free installation, first quit all running programs and temporarily exit from your anti-virus program before you start installing HTC Sync.

  • Page 138: Setting Up Htc Sync To Recognize Htc Flyer

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

  • Page 139: Setting Up Synchronization

    You can choose the types of files and information you want to sync between HTC Flyer and your computer. Music sync options Bring the music tracks and songs you play on your computer to HTC Flyer. If you have ® playlists created in iTunes or Windows Media Player, you can sync these too and enjoy them on the go.
  • Page 140 2. Select the application you want to sync calendar events with. 3. Choose from which point you want to start synchronizing your calendar events. 4. In cases when conflicting information is found on both HTC Flyer and the computer, choose which information you want to keep.
  • Page 141 § To open a document on HTC Flyer, you'll need a compatible app. § To sync email attachments stored on HTC Flyer to your computer, you must set up an Exchange ActiveSync or POP3/IMAP email account from the Mail app on HTC Flyer.

  • Page 142: Synchronizing Htc Flyer

    Before going on a trip to another city or country, you can download the maps you need using HTC Sync on your computer, then sync them to HTC Flyer. You can also purchase licenses for other useful data such as driving and walking navigation, safety cameras alerts, and more.

  • Page 143: Installing An App From Your Computer To Htc Flyer

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

  • Page 144: Synchronizing Another Device With Your Computer

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

  • Page 145: Using The Onscreen Keyboard

    Tap to hide the onscreen keyboard. Enabling multiple keyboard languages If there are multiple keyboard languages available on HTC Flyer, you can choose which languages to enable in the onscreen keyboard so that you can switch to these languages and use them to enter text.

  • Page 146: Entering Words With Predictive Text

    4. Choose the language you want. Adding a word to the predictive text dictionary HTC Flyer comes with a list of words that it references for predictive text suggestions. While entering text, if you tap any word on the suggestion list, it is automatically added to the predictive text dictionary if it was not in the dictionary already.
  • Page 147 Keyboard 3. Under Touch Input, tap Settings > Personal dictionary > Edit personal dictionary. 4. Tap , enter the word to add, and then tap OK. Editing or deleting a word in the predictive text dictionary You can edit or remove words that you previously added to the predictive text dictionary.

  • Page 148: Entering Text By Speaking

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

  • Page 149: Entering Text By Tracing

    Keyboard Entering text by tracing Instead of tapping the keys on the onscreen keyboard, you can "trace" to type words. Trace keyboard must be selected in the Touch Input settings for you to enter text by tracing. Slide on the onscreen keyboard and connect the letters of the word you want to type. For example, to type “the”, start from the “t”...

  • Page 150: Editing Text

    Keyboard Editing text It's easy to cut, copy, and paste text using the keyboard. Some apps may offer their own way of selecting or copying text. Selecting text 1. Press and hold on a word. 2. Drag the start and end markers to highlight the surrounding text you want to select.
  • Page 151 Keyboard Text input § Turn on or off predictive text and spell correction. § Enable audible or vibration feedback when typing. Trace keyboard Turn on Trace keyboard and set options when tracing to enter text. Personal dictionary Add, edit, or remove words in the predictive text dictionary.

  • Page 152: Internet Connections

    The next time HTC Flyer connects to a previously accessed secured wireless network, you won’t be asked to enter the security information again, unless you reset HTC Flyer to its factory default settings. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network with EAP-TLS security You may need to install a network certificate (*.p12) to HTC Flyer before you can...

  • Page 153: Connecting To A Virtual Private Network (Vpn)

    You can get this information from your network administrator. Also, HTC Flyer must first establish a Wi-Fi connection before you can start a VPN connection.

  • Page 154: Setting Up Secure Credential Storage

    1. Open the Notifications panel, and then tap the VPN connection to return to the VPN settings screen. 2. Tap the VPN connection to disconnect from it. When HTC Flyer has disconnected from the VPN, the VPN disconnected icon displayed in the status bar.

  • Page 155: Connecting Htc Flyer To The Internet Through A Computer (Internet Pass-Through)

    Connecting HTC Flyer to the Internet through a computer (Internet Pass-through) If you temporarily don’t have Internet access, you can still go online on HTC Flyer by using your computer’s Internet connection. Before you can use your computer as a modem, be sure to install HTC Sync on your computer first.

  • Page 156: Bluetooth Basics

    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 Flyer in the dialog box, and then tap OK. Connecting a Bluetooth headset or car kit You can listen to music over a Bluetooth stereo headset.

  • Page 157: Connecting Other Bluetooth Devices

    156. Connecting other Bluetooth devices You can connect a keyboard, mouse, a joystick, or other input device to HTC Flyer via Bluetooth and use it just as you would with a computer. You'll have to pair and connect Bluetooth input devices to HTC Flyer in the same way as any other Bluetooth device.

  • Page 158: Disconnecting Or Unpairing From A Bluetooth Device

    4. Tap Disconnect. Unpairing from a Bluetooth device You can make HTC Flyer forget its pairing connection with another Bluetooth device. Doing so may require you to enter or confirm a passcode again if you want to reconnect to the other device.

  • Page 159: 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 Flyer, 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 160: Receiving Information Using Bluetooth

    Tap Discoverable timeout to set HTC Flyer to be discoverable for a longer period of time. 5. On the sending device, send one or more files to HTC Flyer. Refer to the device’s documentation for instructions on sending information over Bluetooth.
  • Page 161 Bluetooth 6. If asked, accept the pairing request on HTC Flyer and on the receiving device. Also enter the same passcode or confirm the auto-generated passcode on both devices. You'll then get a Bluetooth authorization request. 7. If you want to automatically receive files from the sending device in future, select the Always check box.

  • Page 162: Protecting Htc Flyer With A Screen Lock Pattern, Pin, Or Password

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

  • Page 163: Encrypting Data On Htc Flyer

    If you’ve forgotten your screen lock password, PIN, or pattern, you have up to five attempts to try and unlock HTC Flyer. If this fails, you can unlock HTC Flyer by entering your Google Account user name and password. 1. On the unlock screen, enter your screen lock password or pattern.
  • Page 164 You must not interrupt the encryption process or you will lose data. Encryption can take an hour or more, during which HTC Flyer may restart several times. When encryption is complete, you’re prompted to enter your PIN or password.

  • Page 165: Settings On Htc Flyer

    Set up wireless connections, such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, enable networks Airplane mode, and more. Set options for the pen when you use it to interact with HTC Flyer. Sound § Choose sounds to use for notifications. § Adjust media playback volume.

  • Page 166: Changing Display Settings

    § Turn on or off scheduled checks for system software updates, or manually check for updates. § Turn Tell HTC on or off. When enabled, you're helping us know if HTC Flyer encounters a technical problem. § View different information about HTC Flyer, such as the battery level, hardware and software information, and more.

  • Page 167: Turning Automatic Screen Rotation Off

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

  • Page 168: Changing Sound Settings

    3. Select the Audible selection check box. Changing the language When you turn HTC Flyer on for the first time, you’re asked to choose the language you want to use. If you want, you can still change the language after you set up HTC Flyer.

  • Page 169: Managing Memory

    Settings Scheduling HTC Flyer to switch to Sleep mode Set the Sleep mode schedule on HTC Flyer so it doesn't consume too much battery power when it's not plugged in at night. Unlike the usual Sleep mode when you press the POWER button to turn off the screen display, a scheduled Sleep mode turns off the Wi-Fi connection during the Sleep mode schedule you defined.

  • Page 170: Stopping Running Applications Using Task Manager

    Moving applications to or from the storage card Move downloaded applications to the storage card if the internal storage on HTC Flyer is getting low. Or, if your storage card is getting full, you can also move applications from the storage card to the internal storage.

  • Page 171: Checking Information About Htc Flyer

    Software Enable or disable the automatic check feature for software updates updates for HTC Flyer. You can also tap Check now to manually check for software updates. Tell HTC Turn Tell HTC on or off. When enabled, you’re helping us know if HTC Flyer encounters a technical problem.

  • Page 172: Update And Reset

    When you see the icon, open the Notifications panel, and then tap the update notification. 2. Wait for the update to download and install on HTC Flyer. When the update is finished, HTC Flyer will automatically restart. Checking for updates manually 1.

  • Page 173: Resetting Htc Flyer

    HTC Flyer then restarts. Resetting HTC Flyer Do a factory reset to return HTC Flyer to its original state before the first time you turned it on. If you’re passing HTC Flyer on to someone else or HTC Flyer has a persistent problem that cannot be solved, you can perform a factory reset (also called a hard reset).
  • Page 174 Update and reset Performing a factory reset using the tablet buttons If you can’t turn on HTC Flyer or access the tablet settings, you can still perform a factory reset by using the buttons on HTC Flyer. The Fast boot option in Settings > Power must not be selected.

  • Page 175: Trademarks And Copyrights

    Trademarks and copyrights © 2011 HTC Corporation. All Rights Reserved. HTC, the HTC logo, the HTC quietly brilliant logo, HTC Flyer, Friend Stream, HTC Footprints, HTC Scribe, HTC Sense, HTC Sync, and HTC Watch are trademarks or service marks of HTC Corporation.
  • Page 176 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 177 Index Index - using the front camera - zooming Alarm Changing the language Android Market Clock Apps Compass - deleting Contacts 121, 143 - installing - adding - deleting Copying text Back up contacts Battery - optimizing battery life Delete apps Bluetooth Delete contacts - connecting a Bluetooth headset or...
  • Page 178 - clipping screens 23, 150 - selecting text - creating notebooks - linking to a calendar event - reading Language - sharing Locations - syncing notes - about - writing - downloading maps - getting directions - HTC Footprints - managing services...
  • Page 179 - viewing - adjusting screen brightness Timemark - changing the time before the screen Translate turns off Turn-by-turn navigation - recalibrating G-sensor Twitter for HTC Sense Scribble mode Search - Web - your tablet Videos Security - recording - changing your screen lock...
  • Page 180 Index Wallpaper - changing Weather - adding cities - checking weather Web browser Wi-Fi - connecting to another network - network status - turning on Widgets - changing settings - removing YouTube - sharing videos...

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