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  • Page 1: User Manual

    User Guide User Manual www.htc.com by HTC...

  • Page 2: Please Read Before Proceeding

    INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT INFORMATION Copyright © 2010 HTC Corporation. All Rights Reserved. HTC, the HTC logo, HTC Innovation, ExtUSB, HTC Sense, HTC Peep, Footprints, HTC Sync, and HTC Care are trademarks and/or service marks of HTC Corporation.
  • Page 3 All other company, product and service names mentioned herein are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. HTC shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein, nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from furnishing this material. The information is provided “as is”...
  • Page 4 Providers are not responsible for Your use or misuse of the Weather Information, Stock Data, Data and/or Documentation or the results from such use. HTC and its Providers make no express or implied warranties, guarantees or affirmations that weather information will...

  • Page 5: Limitation Of Damages

    DOCUMENTATION. Limitation of Damages TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL HTC OR ITS PROVIDERS BE LIABLE TO USER OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, IN CONTRACT OR TORT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED...
  • Page 6 Location Based Services (LBS) Your wireless device can determine its (and your) physical, geographical location (“Location Information”). Certain software applications are capable of accessing, collecting and using Location Information and disclosing the information to the application provider and other people. You should use caution and discretion when determining whether or not Location Information should be made available to them.

  • Page 7: Important Health Information And Safety Precautions

    Important Health Information and Safety Precautions When using this product, the safety precautions below must be taken to avoid possible legal liabilities and damages. Retain and follow all product safety and operating instructions. Observe all warnings in the operating instructions on the product. To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electric shock, fire, and damage to the equipment, observe the following precautions.
  • Page 8 service provider or local power company. For a product that operates from battery power or other sources, refer to the operating instructions that are included with the product. • Handle battery packs carefully This product contains a Li-ion battery. There is a risk of fire and burns if the battery pack is handled improperly.
  • Page 9 • The phone should be only connected to products that bear the USB-IF logo or have completed the USB-IF compliance program. • Do not use a battery that appears damaged, deformed, or discolored, or the one that has any rust on its casing, overheats, or emits a foul odor.
  • Page 10 • Take extra precautions to keep a leaking battery away from fire as there is a danger of ignition or explosion. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR DIRECT SUNLIGHT Keep this product away from excessive moisture and extreme temperatures. Do not leave the product or its battery inside a vehicle or in places where the temperature may exceed 60˚C (140˚F), such as on a car dashboard, window sill, or behind a glass that is exposed to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for extended periods of time.
  • Page 11 EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES When in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere or where flammable materials exist, the product should be turned off and the user should obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are advised not to use the equipment at refueling points such as service or gas stations, and are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, chemical...
  • Page 12 INTERFERENCE WITH MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FUNCTIONS This product may cause medical equipment to malfunction. The use of this device is forbidden in most hospitals and medical clinics. If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy.

  • Page 13: General Precautions

    To assure optimal phone performance and ensure human exposure to RF energy is within the guidelines set forth in the relevant standards, always use your device only in its normal-use position. Contact with the antenna area may impair call quality and cause your device to operate at a higher power level than needed.
  • Page 14 • Heed service markings Except as explained elsewhere in the Operating or Service documentation, do not service any product yourself. Service needed on components inside the device should be done by an authorized service technician or provider. • Damage requiring service Unplug the product from the electrical outlet and refer servicing to an authorized service technician or provider under the following conditions:...
  • Page 15 NOTICE: When taking the device from low-temperature conditions into a warmer environment or from high-temperature conditions into a cooler environment, allow the device to acclimate to room temperature before turning on power. • Avoid pushing objects into product Never push objects of any kind into cabinet slots or other openings in the product.

  • Page 16: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Phone Basics 1.1 Your Phone and Accessories ...28 Front panel ...28 Top panel ... 30 Back panel ... 30 Left panel ... 30 Bottom panel ...31 What’s inside the box ...31 1.2 Installing the Battery and Storage Card ...32 Battery ...32 Storage card...33 1.3 Charging the Battery ...
  • Page 17 Using a preset scene ...42 Customizing and saving a scene ...42 Adding Home screen items ... 43 Repositioning and removing a Home screen item ... 45 Changing the Home screen wallpaper ... 45 1.7 Phone Status, Notifications, and Proximity Sensor ... 46 Notifications panel ...
  • Page 18 2.3 Using In-call Options ...62 Handling multiple calls ...63 Setting up a conference call...63 Muting the microphone during a call ... 64 Turning the speakerphone on or off ... 64 Ending a call ... 64 2.4 Using Call History ...65 Using the Call History tab ...65 Adding a new phone number to Contacts ...
  • Page 19 Changing Facebook and Flickr update settings ...81 Updating your Facebook status ...81 3.5 Using the Contact Details Screen ...81 Chapter 4 Entering Text 4.1 Using the Onscreen Keyboard ...83 Using the landscape onscreen keyboard ...83 QWERTY ... 84 Compact QWERTY ...85 Phone Keypad ...
  • Page 20 Setting the priority for an email message ... 107 Viewing and replying to emails... 107 Editing email account settings ...108 Deleting an email account ...109 Chapter 6 Getting Connected 6.1 Connecting to the Internet ...110 6.2 Data Connection ...110 6.3 Wi-Fi ...110 Turning Wi-Fi on and connecting to a wireless network ...111 Checking the wireless network status ...111 6.4 Connecting to a Virtual Private Network ...
  • Page 21 Downloading web applications ... 121 Managing bookmarks ... 122 Setting Internet options ... 123 6.6 Using Bluetooth ... 123 Turning on Bluetooth and making the phone discoverable ... 124 Changing the phone name ... 124 Pairing and connecting with a Bluetooth hands-free headset or car kit ...
  • Page 22 Library ...149 Creating playlists ...149 Managing your playlists ...150 Setting a song as ringtone ... 151 Sending music using Bluetooth ... 152 Chapter 8 Google Apps 8.1 Signing In to Your Google Account... 153 Setting up multiple Google Accounts ... 153 8.2 Using Gmail ...
  • Page 23 8.4 Using Google Maps ...168 Turning on location services ...169 Finding your location ...169 Moving on the map ...169 Getting an address and additional information for a location ...170 Viewing map layers... 171 Searching for a location ... 172 Getting directions ... 173 Clearing the map ...
  • Page 24 Using Alarms ...201 9.3 Using HTC Sync ...203 Installing HTC Sync on your PC ... 204 Setting up HTC Sync to recognize your phone ... 204 Setting up synchronization ...205 Setting up more sync options ...206 Synchronizing your phone ...207 Downloading the latest HTC Sync upgrade ...208...
  • Page 25 Opening Peep... 214 Sending a tweet ... 215 Sending a direct message ... 216 Searching for Twitter users to follow ... 216 9.7 Using Quickoffice ... 217 Viewing documents, presentations and spreadsheets ... 217 9.8 Using Stocks... 219 Opening Stocks ... 219 Adding a stock quote or stock market index ...220 Changing the list order ...220 Deleting an item ...220...
  • Page 26 10.2 Sound Settings ... 226 Changing the ring tone ... 226 Enabling touch tones ... 226 Checking if haptic feedback is enabled... 226 Choosing the notification sound ... 227 10.3 Phone Services ... 227 Accessing and changing the phone services settings ... 227 Enabling data roaming ...
  • Page 27 Appendix 234 A.1 Specifications ...234 A.2 Regulatory Notices ... 235 A.3 Additional Safety Information ...244 A.4 Important Customer Information ... 252 Index...

  • Page 28: Chapter 1 Phone Basics

    Phone Basics 1.1 Your Phone and Accessories Front panel Proximity Sensor See “Proximity sensor” in this chapter for details. Earpiece Listen to a phone call from here. MENU HOME CALL Notification LED See “Notification LED” in this chapter for details. Touch Screen TRACKBALL BACK...

  • Page 29: Phone Basics

    Button Function CALL • Press to open the phone dialer screen. • When a contact, contact number, or phone number is highlighted on the screen, press to call the contact or phone number. • During a call, press and hold to turn on speakerphone. Press and hold again to turn off speakerphone.

  • Page 30: Top Panel

    Top panel 3.5 mm Audio Jack Connect a headset (not included in the box) for hands-free conversation or for listening to audio media. Back panel 5 Megapixel Camera See “Using Camera and Camcorder ” in Chapter 7 for details. Speaker Back Cover See “To remove the back cover”...

  • Page 31: Bottom Panel

    Bottom panel USB Connector/Earphone Jack Connect the: • USB cable to transfer files. • AC adapter to recharge the battery. • USB stereo headset for hands-free conversation or for listening to music (not included in box). What’s inside the box The product package includes the following items and accessories: •...

  • Page 32: Installing The Battery And Storage Card

    1.2 Installing the Battery and Storage Card Always turn off your phone before installing or replacing the battery and storage card. You also need to remove the back cover before you can install the battery and storage card. Note The microSD card is pre-installed in the phone. To remove the back cover 1.

  • Page 33: Storage Card

    To install the battery 1. Align the battery’s exposed copper contacts with the battery connectors inside the battery compartment. 2. Insert the contact side of the battery first then gently push the battery into place. 3. Replace the back cover. To remove the battery 1.

  • Page 34: Charging The Battery

    3. Press the microSD card all the way in until it clicks into place. To remove the storage card Press the storage card in to eject it from the slot. Note If you want to remove the storage card while the phone is on, see “To remove the storage card while the phone is on”...

  • Page 35: Getting Around Your Phone

    Charging is indicated by a solid amber light in the Notification LED. As the battery is being charged while the phone is on, the charging battery icon ( After the battery has been fully charged, the Notification LED shows a solid green light and a full battery icon ( bar of the Home screen.

  • Page 36: Swipe Or Slide

    Swipe or slide To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. Drag Press and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to drag. While dragging, do not release your finger until you have reached the target position.

  • Page 37: Getting Started

    1.5 Getting Started Once you’ve installed your battery and microSD card, you can turn on your phone and start using it. Turning on your phone Press END/POWER. Note When you turn on the phone for the first time, you will be prompted to sign in to your Google™...
  • Page 38 Google’s location service to automatically determine your current location. On the Location consent screen, you can choose whether to allow Google’s location service to collect information about your location. Clear or select the checkbox, and then tap Next. Note This service may incur additional data transfer fees from your wireless service provider.

  • Page 39: Turning Off The Screen When Not In Use

    Turning off the screen when not in use To save battery power, the phone automatically turns off the screen when you leave it idle after a certain period of time. You will still be able to receive messages and calls while the phone’s screen is off. For information on how to adjust the time before the screen turns off, see “Display settings”...

  • Page 40: Home Screen

    1.6 Home Screen The Home screen lets you add the items you want and need up front. Add items like application icons, shortcuts, folders, and widgets to give you instant access to information and applications. For details, see “Personalizing your Home screen” in this chapter. Tap an icon to open the related application.

  • Page 41: Personalizing Your Home Screen

    You can also bring up a snapshot of the main Home screen and the extended Home screen to easily jump from one screen to another. Pinch the screen, if you’re on the extended Home screen, and then tap a screen thumbnail to go directly to that screen. On the main Home screen, you can press HOME ( snapshot of the Home screen.

  • Page 42: Using A Preset Scene

    Using a preset scene Your phone features preset scenes, each preconfigured with a different wallpaper and collection of widgets that reflect different moments in your life. 1. Press HOME 2. In the Choose a scene menu, select a preset scene, and then tap Done.

  • Page 43: Adding Home Screen Items

    For details, see “To create a folder and add items to it” in this chapter. To add an HTC widget 1. Press HOME 2. In the Add to Home options menu, tap HTC widget. , and then tap , and then tap Phone Basics 43...
  • Page 44 3. You can tap Get more HTC widgets to download and add more to the list. Select a widget, and then tap Download. When download is complete, “Installed” appears on the right side of the widget name. Press BACK ( 4.

  • Page 45: Repositioning And Removing A Home Screen Item

    Repositioning and removing a Home screen item 1. Press and hold the item on the screen you want to reposition to activate Edit mode. Note When Edit mode is activated, the item magnifies and the phone vibrates. 2. Do any of the following: •...

  • Page 46: Phone Status, Notifications, And Proximity Sensor

    1.7  Phone Status, Notifications, and Proximity  Sensor Phone status icons These are the icons that may appear on the phone status area of the  status bar: EVDO available 1xRTT available EVDO in use 1xRTT in use Connected to a Wi-Fi network Bluetooth is on Connected to a Bluetooth  device Airplane mode on Alarm is set Speakerphone on Vibrate mode Location setting on Location setting off Icons that appear in this area Signal strength Roaming No signal Phone speaker is mute Phone microphone is mute Battery is very low Battery is low Battery is full Battery is charging GPS is on GPS is connected Wired microphone headset connected Wired headset connected...

  • Page 47: Notification Icons

    Song is playing Storage card is low on free space Wi-Fi is on and wireless networks are available Data synchronizing or connected to HTC Sync New tweet Phone Basics 47 More (not displayed) notifications Call in progress (Voice privacy unlocked/locked)

  • Page 48: Notifications Panel

    Notifications panel Notification icons report the arrival of new messages, calendar events, alarms set and ongoing settings such as when call forwarding is on or the current call status. You can open the Notifications panel to open the message, reminder, or event notification and see the wireless service provider name.

  • Page 49: Notification Led

    Notification LED The Notification LED located at the right corner of the earpiece provides information on the phone status. LED Status Indication Solid green Battery is fully charged (when the phone is connected to the AC adapter/computer). Solid red Battery is charging. Flashing red Battery is low.

  • Page 50: Applications

    1.8 Applications The All programs screen holds all applications on your phone. All applications that you downloaded and installed from Android Market or from the web are also added to the All programs screen. Important Some applications that are mentioned in the User Manual may not be available on your phone by default.
  • Page 51 Personalize Select a scene, set the Home screen or Lock screen wallpaper to use, and set the default ring tone to use for incoming calls. Wireless & networks Configure your phone’s wireless connections, such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, enable the Airplane mode, or set the options for mobile networks, roaming, Virtual Private Networks, and more.

  • Page 52: Adjusting The Volume

    Applications SD card & phone storage Date & time Language & keyboard Accessibility Text-to-speech About phone 1.10 Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Ringer volume changes the volume level of the phone ring tone, whereas adjusting the Media volume changes the volume level of sound notifications and music or video playback.
  • Page 53 Press the VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN buttons to adjust the ringer volume to your desired level. The Ringer volume window appears on the screen to display the volume levels. 2. While in the lowest ringer volume level (Silent mode), press VOLUME DOWN once to set your phone to Vibrate mode.

  • Page 54: Connecting Your Phone To A Computer

    HTC Sync • When selected, the phone automatically uses HTC Sync when connected to your computer and lets you synchronize Outlook and Windows Address Book (Outlook Express), contacts and calendar events between your computer and your phone. For more information, see “Using HTC Sync”...
  • Page 55 3. On your computer, your phone is recognized as a removable disk. Navigate to this removable disk and open it. 4. Transfer files between the computer and the removable disk. 5. After copying the files, unmount the removable disk (that is, your phone’s storage card) as required by your computer’s operating system to safely remove your phone.

  • Page 56: Searching Your Phone And The Web

    1.12 Searching Your Phone and the Web You can search for information on your phone and on the Web by using the Quick Search Box or by speaking using Google search by voice. Some applications, such as People or Mail, have their own search box, which you can use to search within those applications (the application’s icon is at the left of the search box).
  • Page 57 3. Do one of the following: • If what you’re searching for is in the list of suggestions, tap it in the list. The item opens in the appropriate application. • If what you’re searching for is not in the list, tap the Web.

  • Page 58: Chapter 2 Using Phone Features

    Using Phone Features 2.1 Making Calls There are several convenient methods to make a call from your phone. Calling using the phone dialer screen You can either dial a number directly, or you can use the Smart Dial feature to search and call a contact in People or a number from or Call History.

  • Page 59: Smart Dial

    4. To call a number or contact, do one of the following: • Tap the desired phone number or contact from the list. • To call a different phone number associated with the contact, tap the contact card icon name. On the contact details screen, tap the number you want to call.

  • Page 60: Calling Using Voice Dialer

    Calling using Voice Dialer 1. Do one of the following: • Press and hold the CALL button. • Press HOME > Voice Dialer. 2. When the Voice Dialer message box appears and you see “Listening” on the screen, say “Call [name of person]” in a clear voice into the phone.

  • Page 61: Calling A Phone Number In An Email

    Calling a phone number in an email While viewing a received email message, tap a phone number that is displayed in the body of the email message to open the phone dialer screen so you can call that number. Making an emergency call On the phone dialer screen, dial the international emergency number for your locale (for example, 000), and then tap Call.

  • Page 62: Muting The Ringing Sound

    Muting the ringing sound To mute the ring without rejecting the call, press the VOLUME DOWN button. Rejecting a call and sending a text message You can automatically send a default text message to the caller and reject the incoming voice call. Press MENU and then tap Send message when you have an incoming call to send the text message.

  • Page 63: Handling Multiple Calls

    Handling multiple calls Your phone notifies you when you have another incoming call, and gives you the option of rejecting or accepting the call. If you are already on a call and accept the new call, you can choose to switch between the two callers.

  • Page 64: Muting The Microphone During A Call

    Note The conference call is put on hold when you call another contact. When you are connected to the other contact, you can talk to that party in private. 5. When connected, tap call. 6. When finished, tap End call. Note Not all mobile phone networks support conference calling.

  • Page 65: Using Call History

    2.4 Using Call History When you miss a call, the missed call icon ( bar. Use the Call History tab of the People screen to check who the caller was or view all your dialed numbers and received calls. Using the Call History tab Press CALL >...

  • Page 66: Adding A New Phone Number To Contacts

    Adding a new phone number to Contacts If the phone number of a person who called is not in your contacts list, you can choose to save the number after you hang up. 1. Press CALL > MENU, and then tap Call history. 2.

  • Page 67: Adjusting Phone Settings

    2.5 Adjusting Phone Settings You can adjust the phone settings of your phone such as your voice mail number, Voice privacy, and more. To open the phone settings menu, press HOME then tap Settings > Call. Options Voicemail service Voicemail settings Clear voicemail notification TTY mode...

  • Page 68: Quiet Ring On Pickup

    Quiet ring on pickup Your phone is automatically set to scale down the ring volume whenever you pick it up to answer calls. To use this feature, the phone must be on a flat surface when you receive an incoming call. 1.

  • Page 69: Chapter 3 People

    Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account in Mail. For details, see Chapter 5. Contacts on your computer. When you install HTC Sync on your • computer, you can synchronize your Outlook and Windows Address Book (Outlook Express) contacts.

  • Page 70: Using The People Screen

    3.2 Using the People Screen The People screen gives you easy access to all your contacts, as well as even faster access to the people and groups of people you contact most often. The People screen has the following tabs: Functions Gives you access to all contacts on your phone, including Gmail contacts, Exchange ActiveSync contacts, and Phone...

  • Page 71: Setting Up My Contact Card

    Setting up My contact card My contact card provides a convenient way to store your personal contact information so that you can easily send it via MMS. 1. On the All tab of the People screen, tap Me. Note If you are logged in to your Facebook account, instead of Me, you will see the name you use in Facebook.

  • Page 72: Merging Contact Information

    To import contacts from the storage card You can only import contacts that were exported to the storage card using the Export to SD card feature on your phone. See “To back up your contacts to the storage card” in this chapter. 1.

  • Page 73: Viewing And Managing Contacts

    To break the contact information link between contacts 1. On the All tab, tap the name of the contact (not the icon or photo) whose contact information link you want to break. 2. On the upper right corner of the screen, tap 3.
  • Page 74 • Has updated his or her Facebook profile or has added photos on Flickr or Facebook. • Has upcoming Facebook events. To view only contacts of a particular type, for example Gmail and Facebook contacts, press MENU, tap View, and then select an contact account type to display.

  • Page 75: Editing A Contact's Information

    Editing a contact’s information 1. On the All tab, press and hold the contact, and then tap Edit contact. 2. Enter the new information for the contact. 3. Scroll to the bottom of the screen, and then tap Save. Sending contact information 1.

  • Page 76: Deleting Contacts

    Deleting contacts 1. On the All tab, press MENU and then tap Delete. 2. Select the contacts you want to delete, and then tap Delete. 3. When prompted, tap OK. To delete one contact On the All tab, press and hold the contact, and then tap Delete contact.
  • Page 77 To add or remove contacts from a group 1. On the Groups tab, press and hold the group, and then tap Edit group. 2. Do any of the following: • Tap the group name to change the name. You can only change the name for groups that you have created.

  • Page 78: People Widget

    If you do not find the People widget on the Home screen, press HOME , and then tap details, see “To add an HTC widget” in Chapter 1. To add favorite contacts to the People widget 1. Press HOME 2.

  • Page 79: Using Facebook And Flickr In People

    3.4 Using Facebook and Flickr in People If your contacts have Facebook accounts, you can view their current status and upcoming events, and be notified when they change their profile information. You can also update your own Facebook status. In addition, if your contacts have Flickr accounts, you can see when they add new photos.
  • Page 80 • On the Updates and events tab of the Contact Details screen for each contact, the contact’s Facebook status, profile updates, and upcoming events are displayed. Notifications of new photo uploads to Flickr are also displayed. Tap an item to open the browser and go to the relevant webpage in Facebook or Flickr.

  • Page 81: Changing Facebook And Flickr Update Settings

    Changing Facebook and Flickr update settings On the All tab of the People screen, slide to the Updates and events tab, press MENU, and then tap Settings. Updating your Facebook status On the All tab of the People screen, tap [Name] My contact card, and then tap Facebook.
  • Page 82 Functions Messages Shows your exchanged SMS messages with the contact. Tap a message to view it. To send a new message, tap New message. For more information about messages, see. Chapter 5. Mail Shows email messages you have received from the contact. Tap an email message to view it.

  • Page 83: Chapter 4 Entering Text

    Chapter 4 Entering Text 4.1 Using the Onscreen Keyboard When you start a program or select a field that requires text or numbers, the onscreen keyboard becomes available. You can choose from these keyboard layouts: QWERTY, Compact QWERTY, and Phone Keypad. Using the landscape onscreen keyboard When entering text, you can choose to use the landscape orientation of the onscreen keyboard, by turning the phone sideways, to use a...

  • Page 84: Qwerty

    QWERTY QWERTY is a keyboard layout similar to a desktop computer keyboard. To switch to QWERTY, start a program that accepts text input, and then tap Tap to enter letters or symbols. Press and hold to enter accented letters, numbers, or symbols. Tap to enter an uppercase letter.

  • Page 85: Compact Qwerty

    Tap to delete the previous character. Displays the word candidate list when word prediction is turned on. Tap a word to insert it into your text. Tap Compact QWERTY Compact QWERTY is a type of keyboard which features 20 keys. To switch to Compact QWERTY, start a program that accepts text input, and then tap >...

  • Page 86: Phone Keypad

    Tap to open a menu where you can change the keyboard layout and open the Touch Input Settings. See “Adjusting Touch Input Settings” for details. Tap to switch to the numeric and symbol keyboard. Tap to create a new line. Tap to delete the previous character.

  • Page 87: Entering Words With Predictive Text

    Tap to enter letters or symbols. Press and hold to enter accented letters, numbers, or symbols. Tap to toggle between using Multitap or XT9 mode. Tap to enter an uppercase letter. Tap twice to turn on Caps Lock. Tap to hide the keyboard. Tap to open a menu where you can change the keyboard layout and open the Touch Input Settings.

  • Page 88: Adjusting Touch Input Settings

    To manually add a word to the predictive text dictionary 1. On the onscreen keyboard, tap 2. Tap User Dictionary. 3. Tap Add new. 4. Enter the word to add, and then tap OK. To edit or delete a word in the user dictionary You can edit or remove words that you previously added to the predictive text dictionary.

  • Page 89: Text Input

    • Text input Tap to set text input options when entering text, calibrate the keyboard, and set a sound and/or vibration feedback whenever you tap a key. For details, see “Text input” in this chapter. • Tutorial Tap to learn how to use the onscreen keyboard. •...
  • Page 90 • Other settings • Sound feedback Select to make a clicking sound whenever you tap a key on the keyboard. • Vibrate when typing Select to enable vibration feedback whenever you tap a key on the keyboard. Finger touch precision •...

  • Page 91: Chapter 5 Exchanging Messages

    Exchanging Messages 5.1 Sending Text and Multimedia Messages Messages lets you compose and send text (SMS) and multimedia messages (MMS) to other mobile phones. Opening Messages Press HOME Indicates new messages in the thread. If the list of messages does not fit on the screen, you can scroll down to view more messages by swiping your finger on the screen or the rolling the TRACKBALL.

  • Page 92: Creating And Sending Sms And Mms Messages

    Creating and sending SMS and MMS messages Send short text messages (SMS) to other mobile phones. If you exceed the limit on the number of characters for a single text message, your text message will be delivered as one but will be billed as more than one message.
  • Page 93 As you enter information, any matching phone numbers from your contacts list are displayed. Tap a match to enter that number directly. Note The phone number only appears if the number was filed under Mobile in Contacts. • Tap the People icon ( numbers of the contacts to whom you want to send the message.
  • Page 94 To create and send a multimedia (MMS) message 1. On the All messages screen, tap Compose message. 2. In the To field, do any of the following: • Enter phone numbers or email address. If you’re sending the message to several recipients, separate the phone numbers or email addresses with a comma.
  • Page 95 • Audio. Opens the Select music track screen. Tap an audio file to select, and then tap OK to attach the file into your message. The music file plays back when you tap it. • Location. Lets you attach a Footprint or location on a map. See Chapter 9 for details about Footprints.

  • Page 96: Receiving Text And Multimedia Messages

    Tips • When editing multiple slides, tap to return to the previous slide. • While editing the slideshow, press MENU to let you preview the slideshow, add music or video to a slide, remove a slide, and more. 6. When you are finished composing the multimedia message, tap Send.

  • Page 97: Managing Messages And Message Threads

    Messages application icon also displays the number of new messages . To open the message, refer to the next section. Managing messages and message threads Text and multimedia messages that are sent to and received from a contact (or a number) are grouped into conversations or message threads in the All messages screen.
  • Page 98 To open and view a multimedia message 1. On the All messages screen, tap a multimedia message or message thread to open it. 2. Tap the attachment to open it. • If the attachment is a vCard contact, it is imported to your Phone contacts list.

  • Page 99: Wap Push Messages

    To protect a message from deletion You can lock a message so that it will not be deleted even if you delete the other messages in the conversation. 1. On the All messages screen, tap the message thread that contains the message you want to lock. 2.

  • Page 100: Setting Text And Multimedia Message Options

    To open the link contained in a WAP push message 1. Press and hold the status bar, and then slide the status bar down to open the Notifications panel. 2. Tap the new message, and then tap Visit website. To view all your WAP push messages On the All messages screen, press MENU, and then tap Push messages.
  • Page 101 Connection Set MMS connection settings. settings Received messages Received Select this option if you want to receive a notification in the notification status bar when a new text or multimedia message arrives. Play notification If you want the phone to ring when a new message arrives, sound select this option.

  • Page 102: Using Mail

    5.2 Using Mail The Mail application lets you send and receive email from your webmail or other accounts, using POP3 or IMAP. It also lets you access your Exchange ActiveSync email on your phone. Adding a POP3/IMAP email account 1. Press HOME 2.

  • Page 103: Creating Another Email Account

    your corporate Exchange Server does not support auto-detect, you will need to enter your Exchange Server settings after you tap Next. Ask your Exchange Server administrator for details. 4. Select the type of information you want to synchronize, and then tap Finish setup.
  • Page 104 Number of unread email messages. Filter tabs. For details, see “Inbox filter tabs” in this chapter. Tap to view a different email account or add a new email account. While in the account you want to synchronize, press MENU, and then tap Refresh.

  • Page 105: Composing And Sending Emails

    • Attachments tab ( Displays all emails that have attachments. • Meeting invitations tab ( *For Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync email only. All received meeting invitations show on this tab. Tap a meeting invitation to view the meeting or event details and accept or decline the invitation.

  • Page 106: Sending A Meeting Request Using The Exchange Activesync Account

    If you want to send a carbon copy (Cc) or a blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the email to other recipients, press MENU, and then tap Show Cc/Bcc. 4. Enter the subject, and then compose your message. 5. To add an attachment, press MENU, tap Add attachment, and choose from the following options: •...

  • Page 107: Setting The Priority For An Email Message

    Setting the priority for an email message You can set the priority for an email message you send with your Exchange ActiveSync account. 1. While composing the message, press MENU, and then tap Set priority. 2. Select the priority for the message. If you selected High or Low priority, the priority appears below the subject line of the message.

  • Page 108: Editing Email Account Settings

    5. Set the dates and times for the period when you will be out of the office. 6. Enter the auto-reply message, and then tap Save. To sort messages 1. On the email account Inbox, press MENU, and then tap Sort. 2.

  • Page 109: Deleting An Email Account

    Notification Set email notification settings. settings Delete account Tap to delete the email account. Deleting an email account 1. Press HOME 2. Switch to the email account you want to delete. 3. Press MENU and then tap More > Settings > Delete account. , and then tap Mail.

  • Page 110: Chapter 6 Getting Connected

    Getting Connected 6.1 Connecting to the Internet Your phone’s networking capabilities allow you to access the Internet through data connection or Wi-Fi. 6.2 Data Connection Settings for connecting to the Verizon data network are already preconfigured on your device, and your device is ready to connect to the Internet 6.3 Wi-Fi Wi-Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up to 300...

  • Page 111: Turning Wi-Fi On And Connecting To A Wireless Network

    Turning Wi-Fi on and connecting to a wireless network 1. Press HOME networks. 2. Select the Wi-Fi check box to turn Wi-Fi on. The phone will scan for available wireless networks. 3. Tap Wi-Fi settings. The network names and security settings (Open network or Secured with WEP) of detected Wi-Fi networks are displayed in the Wi-Fi networks section.
  • Page 112 • Wi-Fi networks On the Wireless & networks screen, tap Wi-Fi settings, then tap the wireless network that the phone is currently connected to. A message box will be displayed showing the Wi-Fi network name, status, speed, signal strength, and more.

  • Page 113: Connecting To A Virtual Private Network

    3. Tap Install from SD card. 4. Select the network certificate needed to connect to the EAP-TLS network. 5. Follow the steps in the previous section to connect to the Wi-Fi network. 6.4 Connecting to a Virtual Private Network From your phone, you can add, set up, and manage virtual private networks (VPNs) that allow you to connect and access resources inside a secured local network, such as your corporate network.

  • Page 114: Adding A Vpn Connection

    for the credential storage, scroll down and confirm the password, and then tap OK. 3. Select the Use secure credentials check box. You can then download and install the certificates needed to access your local network. Your network administrator can tell you how to do this.

  • Page 115: Using Your Phone's Web Browser

    6.5 Using Your Phone’s Web Browser Open the web browser to start surfing the web. The browser is fully optimized and comes with advanced features that let you enjoy Internet browsing on your phone. Note You must have an active data or Wi-Fi connection to access the Internet. Opening the Internet application Do one of the following: •...

  • Page 116: Changing The Screen Orientation

    Changing the screen orientation The phone automatically changes the screen orientation depending on how you are holding your phone. Note The Orientation check box in HOME ( Sound & display needs to be selected for the screen orientation to automatically change. Browsing full versions of all web sites On a Internet screen, press MENU, then tap More >...

  • Page 117: Opening A New Browser Window

    Use your thumb and index fingers to ‘spread’ the web page to zoom in. Opening a new browser window Open multiple browser windows to make it easier for you to switch from one web site to another. You can open up to 4 browser windows. 1.

  • Page 118: Switching Between Browser Windows

    Switching between browser windows 1. On a browser window, press MENU, and then tap Windows. 2. Select the browser window you want to view by sliding your finger on the screen from right to left. Finding text within a web page 1.

  • Page 119: Selecting Links In Web Pages

    Selecting links in web pages Navigate to links on a web page using the TRACKBALL. Links are enclosed in a colored box when selected. Link is selected Link What to do Web page • Tap the link to open the web page. address (URLs) •...

  • Page 120: Copying And Pasting Text

    Link What to do Location Tap the address to open Google Maps and locate the address address. Phone number Tap to open the phone dialer screen to call the phone number. When links are too small for tapping directly on the screen, highlight it with the TRACKBALL, then either press the TRACKBALL to open the link, or press and hold the TRACKBALL to select an option from the menu.

  • Page 121: Sharing Web Pages

    On the Internet screen, press MENU, and then tap Bookmarks to view your bookmarks ( ), frequently-visited sites ( history ( Sharing web pages Easily share interesting web pages to friends through different ways, such as pasting the web link into your text or email message, or posting it as your status update on Facebook and Twitter.

  • Page 122: Managing Bookmarks

    To view your downloads On the Internet screen, press MENU, and then tap More > Downloads. Managing bookmarks You can store as many bookmarks as you want on your phone. To bookmark a web page Go to the web page you want to book mark.

  • Page 123: Setting Internet Options

    Setting Internet options Customize the Internet application to suit your browsing lifestyle. Set display, privacy, and security options when using Internet. On the Internet screen, press MENU, and then tap More > Settings. 6.6 Using Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology that allows Bluetooth devices to exchange information over a distance of about 26 feet (8 meters) without requiring a physical connection.

  • Page 124: Turning On Bluetooth And Making The Phone Discoverable

    Turning on Bluetooth and making the phone discoverable Press HOME networks. Select the Bluetooth check box to turn on Bluetooth. When on, the Bluetooth icon ( Tap Bluetooth settings, and then select the Discoverable check box to make the phone discoverable to other Bluetooth devices that are within range.
  • Page 125 3. Tap Scan for devices. Your phone will start to scan for Bluetooth devices within range and will display all detected devices below the Bluetooth devices section. Tips • If you do not find the device in the list, tap Scan for devices to scan again.

  • Page 126: Sending And Receiving Information Using Bluetooth

    Notes • Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one-time process. Once pairing is created, the devices can recognize the partnership and exchange information without entering a passcode again. • If you pair with a second headset while connected to the first, the first headset will be disconnected.
  • Page 127 • Music files Press HOME left or right across the center of the screen to bring up the music that you want to send. Press MENU, and then tap Share > Bluetooth. For details, see “Sending music using Bluetooth” in Chapter 7.
  • Page 128 To send information from your phone to another device 1. After selecting the files to send, the Bluetooth settings screen opens and your phone starts scanning Bluetooth devices within range. 2. In Bluetooth devices, tap the receiving device. Note If prompted, enter the same passcode on both your phone and the receiving device, or confirm the auto-generated passcode.

  • Page 129: Adding The Bluetooth Received Folder To The Home Screen

    5. 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. 6. When you open a received file, what happens next depends on the file type received: •...

  • Page 130: Disconnecting A Bluetooth Device

    Disconnecting a Bluetooth device 1. Press HOME 2. Tap Wireless & networks > Bluetooth settings. 3. Navigate to the Bluetooth devices section, and then press and hold the connected Bluetooth device. 4. Tap Disconnect. Note Tap Disconnect & unpair if you want the phone to erase all pairing information with the hands-free headset or car kit.

  • Page 131: Chapter 7 Camera And Multimedia

    Camera and Multimedia 7.1 Using Camera and Camcorder Use Camera or Camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Your phone comes with a 5.0 megapixel camera with auto-focus feature that lets you capture sharp pictures and videos. Important You must install a storage card before you use Camera or Camcorder.

  • Page 132: Changing Capture Modes

    Menu tab. Tap to open the menu panel and change camera settings. See “Camera menu panel” in this chapter for details. View button. Tap to open the Photos application so you can browse through and view the photos and videos in your storage card. See “Using Photos”...

  • Page 133: Zooming

    Zooming Get closer to or farther from your subject using the onscreen zoom bar. 1. On the Camera or Camcorder viewfinder, tap onscreen zoom bar. While the zoom bar is shown on the Viewfinder screen, you will also see the remaining photo shots or remaining video recording duration on the upper-right side of the screen.

  • Page 134: Taking Pictures

    Taking pictures 1. Press HOME 2. Before taking the photo, you can zoom in first on your subject. See “Zooming” in this chapter for details. 3. Frame your subject on the Viewfinder screen. 4. Let the camera auto focus on the center of the screen, or you can touch another area on the screen that you want to focus on.

  • Page 135: Review Screen

    Review screen After capturing a photo or video, the review screen lets you save, view, send, or delete the picture or video by tapping a button shown onscreen. Icon Function Back. Return to the Viewfinder screen. Share. Send the captured photo or video to another phone or your computer using Bluetooth, send it...

  • Page 136: Camera Menu Panel

    Camera menu panel The menu panel lets you access and change basic and advanced camera settings. 1. On the Camera or Camcorder viewfinder, tap menu panel. 2. Tap any of these icons to change the relevant setting: Mode. See “Changing capture modes” in this chapter for details. Exposure.
  • Page 137 The following are settings that you can change from the Settings menu: White balance ISO (photo mode only) Resolution Widescreen (photo mode only) Storage Quality (photo mode only) Self-timer (photo mode only) Geo-tag photos (photo mode only) Encoding type (video mode only) Recording length (video mode only)
  • Page 138 Record with audio Select or clear the check box, depending (video mode only) on whether you want to record audio when capturing videos. Metering mode Set how the camera measures the amount of light to calculate the best exposure: • •...

  • Page 139: Using Photos

    7.2 Using Photos Using the Photos application, you can view photos and watch videos that you’ve taken with your phone’s camera, downloaded, or copied onto your storage card. You can also take a look at your photos and your friends’ photos that are on your social networks (Facebook and Flickr only).

  • Page 140: Working With Pictures

    Notes • Depending on the number of pictures stored on the storage card, it may take a while for the Albums screen to load all your photos on the screen. • You need to be signed in to your Facebook and Flickr accounts to view the pictures in those accounts.

  • Page 141: Zooming In Or Out On A Photo

    1. From the Albums tab, slide to the Facebook or Flickr tab. Note When you switch to the Flickr tab, you may be asked to give authorization for the HTC Flickr client to connect to the Flickr web site. You need to give authorization to access your Flickr account.

  • Page 142: Rotating Photos

    To view a photo in landscape orientation Turn your phone sideways to view the picture in landscape mode. The picture orientation automatically adjusts to how you hold the phone. Note The Orientation check box in HOME ( Sound & display needs to be selected for the screen orientation to automatically change.

  • Page 143: Watching Videos

    Cropper tool Cropper arrow 3. Tap Save to apply the changes to the picture. Note The cropped picture is saved in the storage card as a copy. The original picture remains unedited. Watching videos 1. On the Photos application’s Albums screen, tap an album, and then tap the video you want to watch to start playing back the video.
  • Page 144 2. Tap the album where the photos you want to share are in. 3. Tap , and then on the Share options menu, tap Facebook for HTC Sense. 4. Select one or more photos, and then tap Next. 5. Add a caption for each photo (if you want), and then tap Upload.
  • Page 145 3. Tap , and then on the Share options menu, tap Flickr. 4. Select one or more photos, and then tap Next. 5. Add a description for each photo (if you want), and then tap Upload. 6. Select which album to upload to and set privacy settings for the uploaded pictures.
  • Page 146 To share photos on Picasa You need to be signed in to a Google Account to be able to upload pictures to the Picasa™ photo organizing service. 1. Press HOME 2. Tap the album where the photos you want to share are in. 3.

  • Page 147: Using Music

    7.3 Using Music Music plays digital audio files from the phone’s storage card. Since Music only plays audio files saved on the storage card of your phone, you must copy your audio files to the storage card before you open Music.
  • Page 148 Press and drag to jump to any part of the song. Elapsed time Tap to go to the Library. Tap to go to the previous song in the Now playing list. Tap to pause or to resume playing the song. Tap to go to the next song in the Now playing list.

  • Page 149: Library

    Library Your music is organized into different categories such as Albums, Artists, Genre, Composers, and more. Select a category by tapping one of the category tabs at the bottom of the screen. Tap a song in the category to play it back. To go to the Library, tap or the Now playing screen.

  • Page 150: Managing Your Playlists

    Go to the Select music track category to show all the available songs. 5. Select the songs you want to add to the playlist, and then tap Add. 6. Tap Save. Managing your playlists To play the songs in a playlist On the Playlists screen, tap the playlist name and then tap a song.

  • Page 151: Setting A Song As Ringtone

    To delete a song in a playlist 1. In the Playlists screen, tap the playlist you want to edit. 2. Press MENU and then tap Delete songs. 3. Select the songs you want to delete and then tap Delete. To delete a playlist 1.

  • Page 152: Sending Music Using Bluetooth

    4. On the Ringtone Trimmer screen, drag the left and right trim handles to adjust the song’s start and end points. 5. Use the playback controls to preview the trimmed song. 6. Tap Phone ringtone or Contact ringtone. Note If you select Contact ringtone, you need to select the contacts you want to associate the song with in the next screen.

  • Page 153: Chapter 8 Google Apps

    Google Apps 8.1 Signing In to Your Google Account Signing in to your Google Account lets you synchronize Gmail, Calendar, and contacts between your phone and the web. You also need to sign in to a Google Account to use Google Apps such as Google Talk™...

  • Page 154: Using Gmail

    8.2 Using Gmail Gmail is Google’s web-based email service. Gmail is configured when you first set up your phone. Depending on your synchronization settings, Gmail on your phone is automatically synchronized with your Gmail account on the web. For more information about synchronization, see “Synchronizing Google Apps”...

  • Page 155: Switching To Another Google Account

    Actions for checked email(s). This will not show if there is no item selected in the inbox. Message label Starred message. Tap to add or remove the star. Unread messages are displayed in bold. The Google Account you are currently viewing. To view another account, see “Switching to another Google Account”...

  • Page 156: Creating And Sending Emails

    Creating and sending emails In the Inbox, press MENU and then tap Compose. Enter the message recipient’s email address in the To field. If you are sending the email to several recipients, separate the email addresses with a comma. You can add as many message recipients as you want.

  • Page 157: Receiving And Reading Emails

    To add a signature to emails You can add a signature to email messages that you send. In the Inbox, press MENU and then tap Settings > Signature. Enter your signature in the text box, and then tap OK. You can create a signature consisting of multiple lines of text. At the end of each line of text, tap another line.

  • Page 158: Changing Gmail Synchronization Settings

    Message subject Online status. Appears when the contact is a Google Talk friend and you are signed in to Google Talk. Message label To scroll through the message, slide your finger up/down on the screen or roll the TRACKBALL up/down. Changing Gmail synchronization settings 1.

  • Page 159: Searching For Messages

    Searching for messages You can search for messages that contain one or more words in their contents or in their addresses, subjects, labels, and so on. When you search for messages, all of the messages in your Gmail account on the web are included (except those labeled Trash or Spam), not just those that you’ve synchronized onto your phone.

  • Page 160: Managing Conversations And Emails

    2. Tap Reply, Reply to all, or Forward. 3. Do one of the following: • If you selected Reply or Reply all, enter your reply message. If you selected Forward, specify the message recipients. • 4. Scroll down to the end of the message, and then tap Send. Managing conversations and emails Conversations In the Inbox, press and hold the conversation, and then tap:...

  • Page 161: Setting Gmail Settings

    Email messages In the message thread, navigate to the email header or message using the TRACKBALL, press MENU and then tap: • Add star or Remove star to assign a star or remove the star on the conversation. • Mark read or Mark unread as desired. Unread messages or threads with unread messages display in bold in the Inbox.

  • Page 162: Using Google Talk

    • Clear search history Remove the searches you have performed. • Labels Tap to select which Gmail labels to synchronize. • Email notifications Select the check box to show a notification icon on the status bar when you receive a new email. Tap Select ringtone if you want your phone to ring when a •...
  • Page 163 To change your online status and message Your status and any message appear in your contact’s Friends lists and in other locations where your status or status message are displayed. • Tap the online status icon ( select the status you want on the menu. •...

  • Page 164: Signing Out Of Google Talk

    Signing out of Google Talk If you are not going to use Google Talk for an extended period of time, we recommend that you sign out of Google Talk to save battery power. 1. Press HOME 2. In the Friends list, press MENU, and then tap More > Sign out. Chatting with friends 1.

  • Page 165: Switching Between Active Chats

    Switching between active chats You can switch between chats if you have more than one chat going. 1. While on a chat screen, press MENU, and then tap Switch chats. 2. On the screen that opens, tap the friend you want to chat with. Inviting a friend to join a group chat 1.
  • Page 166 By default, only the friends that you frequently communicate with — the most popular — are in the Friends list. If you want to display all your friends, press MENU and then tap All friends. To switch back to displaying only your most popular friends, press MENU and then tap Most popular.

  • Page 167: Mobile Indicators

    To block a friend You can block a friend from sending you messages. When blocked, your friend is also removed from your Friends list. 1. In the Friends list, locate the friend you want to block. Note If you cannot see the friend, Press MENU and then tap All friends. 2.

  • Page 168: Adjusting Google Talk Settings

    To show a mobile indicator In the Friends list, press MENU and then tap More > Settings. Select the Mobile indicator option, and then press BACK ( The mobile indicator icon will display along with your name in other people’s Friends list and will let your friends know what type of mobile device you are using.

  • Page 169: Turning On Location Services

    Turning on location services Before you open Google Maps and find your location or search for places of interest, you must enable My location sources. Press HOME Select Use wireless networks, Enable GPS satellites, or both. Note Selecting Enable GPS satellites lets you locate places of interest in street-level.

  • Page 170: Getting An Address And Additional Information For A Location

    Getting an address and additional information for a location Press and hold a location on the map. A balloon opens over the location, with the address and a thumbnail from street view (if available). Tap the balloon to see more information or to get directions to that location.

  • Page 171: Viewing Map Layers

    Viewing map layers Initially, Google Maps opens with a street map. You can view additional map layers, such as satellite images, traffic information, your Google Latitude friends’ locations, and Wikipedia information on locations. You can also view maps that you and other people have created in Google Maps on the web.

  • Page 172: Searching For A Location

    Earth acquires the best imagery available, most of which is approximately one to three years old. • Latitude. When you have joined Latitude, you can view your friends’ locations as a layer on the map. For information, see “Finding your friends with Google Latitude (available by country)”...

  • Page 173: Getting Directions

    3. Tap . The search results are displayed on the map. 4. Tap the callout to show the Address, Details (if available), and Reviews (if available) for the search item. Getting directions Use Google Maps to get detailed directions to your destination. While viewing a map in any mode, press MENU and then tap Directions.

  • Page 174: Clearing The Map

    By default, your current location is entered in the Starting point box. You can also tap select a starting point and destination address. 3. Choose how you want to get to your destination: Driving, Public transit, or Walking. 4. Tap Go. The directions to your destination appears in a list. Tap a direction instruction on the list to show the map.

  • Page 175: Using Google Latitude

    8.5 Using Google Latitude Google Latitude™ user location service lets you and your friends share locations and status messages with each other. It also lets you send instant messages and emails, make phone calls, and get directions to your friends’ locations. Your location is not shared automatically.

  • Page 176: Inviting Friends

    Inviting friends To share your location with friends and request to see their locations 1. In Latitude, press MENU and then tap Add friends. 2. Choose how to add friends: • Select from Contacts. Select any number of friends from your Contacts.

  • Page 177: Showing Your Friends

    Showing your friends You can show your friends using the map view or the list view. Map view When you open Google Maps, it shows your friends’ locations. Each friend is represented by a photo icon with an arrow pointing at his or her approximate location.

  • Page 178: Connecting With Your Friends

    Connecting with your friends Tap a friend’s contact details balloon in map view or tap a friend in list view to open the friend’s profile. In the profile screen, you can communicate with your friend and set privacy options. Options Description Show on map Find a friend’s location on the map.

  • Page 179: Using Youtube

    To change your public profile 1. In Google Maps, press MENU, tap Latitude, and then tap your contact details balloon. 2. Tap your own name, and then tap Edit privacy settings. 3. Set the following options to your preferences: Options Detect your location Set your location...

  • Page 180: Watching Videos

    Press HOME , and then tap the videos grouped into categories, such as Most viewed, Most discussed, Most recent, and Top rated. Watching videos On the YouTube screen, select a video to watch from the available categories. Tap a category to see the available videos for that category.

  • Page 181: Sharing Videos

    Sharing videos You can share a video by sending its link to your contacts. Do one of the following: • While viewing videos in a list, press and hold the video, and then tap Share on the options menu. • While watching a video, press MENU and then tap Share.

  • Page 182: Using Android Market

    8.7 Using Android Market Android Market™ is the place to go to find new apps for your phone. Choose from a wide variety of free and paid apps ranging from productivity apps, entertainment, to games. When you find an app you want, you can easily download and install it on your phone with just a few taps of your finger.
  • Page 183 Tap to search Android Market for apps to install on your phone. Tap to display the available apps or games on Android Market, or display the apps that you have already downloaded and installed from Android Market. Featured apps list. Tap an app to read a description about the app and user reviews.

  • Page 184: Opening An Installed Application

    2. Tap an app to read a description about the app and user reviews. 3. Tap Install (for free applications) or Buy (for paid applications). Note You need a Google Checkout account to purchase items on Android Market. See “Creating a Google Checkout account” in this chapter to set up a Google Checkout account if you do not have one.

  • Page 185: Creating A Google Checkout Account

    Creating a Google Checkout account You must have a Google Checkout account associated with your Google Account to purchase items from Android Market. Do one of the following: • On your computer, go to http://checkout.google.com to create a Google Checkout account. •...

  • Page 186: Uninstalling An Application

    Uninstalling an application You can uninstall any application that you have downloaded and installed from Android Market. 1. From the Android Market Home, press MENU, and then tap Downloads. 2. On the Downloads screen, tap the application you want to uninstall, and then tap Uninstall.

  • Page 187: Chapter 9 More Applications

    Google Calendars, visit the Google website at the following URL: http://calendar.google.com. • If you’re using Microsoft Outlook on your computer, you can set up HTC Sync on your computer to sync Outlook Calendar with your phone’s Calendar. See “Using HTC Sync” in this chapter for details. •...

  • Page 188: Creating Events

    188 More Applications Creating events 1. Press HOME 2. On any Calendar view, press MENU, and then tap New event to open the Event details screen. If you are in the Agenda or Monthly view, tap right of the screen. 3.
  • Page 189 8. If the event occurs on a regular basis, tap the Repetition box, and then choose how often the event occurs. 9. Scroll to the bottom of the screen, and then tap Add. To invite guests to your event (Google Account only) If you want to invite guests to your event, you need to create and add the event in your Google Calendar.

  • Page 190: Calendar Views

    190 More Applications To send a meeting request using Calendar (Exchange ActiveSync only) If you have an Exchange ActiveSync account set up on your phone, you can use Calendar to create a meeting appointment and send a meeting request email to the people you want to invite to your meeting.
  • Page 191 • Press and hold a day to open an options menu from which you can also choose to create an event or switch to either Day or Agenda view. • Slide your finger up or down the screen to view earlier or later months.

  • Page 192: Viewing, Editing Or Deleting An Event

    192 More Applications Notes • In Day view, the weather information appears only if the event is within the five-day forecast of the Weather application. • Weather information does not appear in Day view when you change Day view to display as a time list. Week view Week view displays a chart of the events of one week.
  • Page 193 • Change the reminder time. • If it’s a Google Calendar event, respond whether you’ll attend the event. Press BACK ( ) on your phone to return to the Event details screen. 4. To edit more details about the event, press MENU while you’re on the Event details screen, and then tap Edit event.

  • Page 194: Event Reminders

    194 More Applications Event reminders If you have set at least one reminder for an event, the upcoming event icon ( ) will appear in the notifications area of the status bar to remind you of the upcoming event. To view, dismiss, or snooze the reminder 1.
  • Page 195 To add a Google Calendar to sync with Only the calendars that you’ve created or subscribed to on the Web, but previously removed from your calendars list, are shown in the list of calendars that you can add. 1. In any Calendar view, press MENU and then tap More > Calendars.

  • Page 196: Changing Calendar Settings

    196 More Applications Changing Calendar settings You can change Calendar’s settings to specify how it displays events and how it notifies you of upcoming events. In any Calendar view, press MENU and then tap More > Settings to access Calendar’s settings.

  • Page 197: Sending A Vcalendar

    Day views Choose whether to display Day view in the form of an event list or time list. First day of week Set the Month and Week views to start on a Sunday or Monday. Include weather Make sure this check box is selected so that weather information is shown in Day view’s event list.

  • Page 198: Using Clock

    198 More Applications 9.2 Using Clock The Clock application is more than just a regular date and time clock. It functions as a desk clock that shows the date, time, and weather information, and it can turn into a night clock or screensaver. It has a world clock that shows you the current time in several locations across the globe.

  • Page 199: Using The World Clock

    Tap this button to dim the screen and display only the time and date on the Desk Clock. To light up the screen again, tap anywhere on the screen or press BACK ( The battery charging indicator shows the battery charge level. You’ll see it only when your phone is plugged with the power adapter or connected to your computer.
  • Page 200 200 More Applications Setting the local date, time zone, and time By default, your phone automatically uses the network-provided date, time zone, and time. You can set the date, time zone, and time manually. 1. In Clock, go to the World Clock tab, press MENU, and then tap Local time settings.

  • Page 201: Using Alarms

    Setting your home city’s date and time 1. In Clock, go to the World Clock tab, then press MENU, and then tap Home settings. 2. Enter your home city name. As you enter letters, the list is filtered to show matching cities and countries. 3.

  • Page 202: More Applications

    Snooze duration Side button behavior and then tap the HTC Clock widget on the This option is selected by default, which allows the alarm to sound even when your phone’s volume is set to silent mode. Clear this check box if you want to silence the alarm when the volume is in silent mode.

  • Page 203: Using Htc Sync

    HTC Sync to back up and sync these information from your phone back to your computer. Here’s what you’ll need to do to install, set up, and use HTC Sync on your computer: 1. Use the HTC Sync installer that you can download from the HTC support website.

  • Page 204: Installing Htc Sync On Your Pc

    Then tap the status that shows “Select to change USB connection type”. 2. On the Connect to PC screen on your phone, tap HTC Sync, and then tap Done. 3. Your phone attempts to find HTC Sync on your computer. Wait for a few seconds for the process to finish.

  • Page 205: Setting Up Synchronization

    Note Before you begin setting up synchronization, make sure you have set up HTC Sync to recognize your phone. If you have not yet done so, follow the steps in “Setting up HTC Sync to recognize your phone”. 1. On your computer, make sure the HTC Sync icon bottom-right side of the screen appears in green which means that your phone is connected to HTC Sync.

  • Page 206: Setting Up More Sync Options

    HTC Sync. 2. If HTC Sync is not open, double-click the green HTC Sync icon to open it. 3. Click Sync Manager > Settings.

  • Page 207: Synchronizing Your Phone

    6. Click Apply to save the sync options you’ve selected, and then click OK. Synchronizing your phone After you’ve installed and set up HTC Sync, you can sync your phone with your computer. Synchronizing your phone with your computer automatically...

  • Page 208: Downloading The Latest Htc Sync Upgrade

    Then tap the status that shows “Select to change USB connection type“. 2. On the Connect to PC screen in your phone, tap HTC Sync, and then tap Done. 3. On your computer, make sure that the HTC Sync icon bottom-right side of the screen appears in green which means that your phone is connected to HTC Sync.
  • Page 209 Then tap the status that shows “Select to change USB connection type“. 3. On the Connect to PC screen in your phone, tap HTC Sync, and then tap Done. 4. On your computer, double-click the green HTC Sync icon open HTC Sync.

  • Page 210: Using Htc Footprints

    • If your GPS position has not been found yet, you are asked whether to find the position on Google Maps, continue the GPS search, or stop the GPS search. • You may be asked if you want HTC Footprints to automatically determine the address for the location. 5. Tap Done.

  • Page 211: Revisiting A Footprint

    Revisiting a footprint 1. Press HOME 2. At the bottom of the screen, slide your finger to select the Footprint category. 3. Tap the Footprint you want to revisit. Editing or deleting a footprint On a category screen, press and hold the Footprint you want to edit or delete, and then tap Edit or Delete on the options menu.

  • Page 212: Importing Footprints

    212 More Applications Press HOME following: • To back up your Footprints, on a category screen, press MENU and then tap Export. • To export a single footprint, open the footprint, press MENU, and then tap Export. Exported footprints are saved as .kmz files in the Footprints_Data folder on your storage card.

  • Page 213: Using Pdf Viewer

    9.5 Using PDF Viewer Use PDF Viewer to view PDF files that you have copied to the phone’s storage card. Viewing a PDF file 1. Press HOME 2. On the Open file screen, tap the file you want to view. 3.

  • Page 214: Using Peep

    214 More Applications 9.6 Using Peep Peep™ is a Twitter client that lets you enjoy “twittering’’ on your phone. Send out tweets, read and receive tweets from people, search for new Twitter users to follow, all from your phone. Note You need to be signed in to your Twitter account to use Peep.

  • Page 215: Sending A Tweet

    Press and hold an item to open the options menu to let you reply, send a direct message, Retweet, add to favorite, and view the profile. Tap to enter a tweet to send out Sending a tweet 1. On the All Tweets tab, tap the text field with the words “What’s happening?”.

  • Page 216: Sending A Direct Message

    216 More Applications On the Peep screen, press MENU and then tap More > Settings > Services to check or change your photo hosting site, location options, and URL shortening host. Sending a direct message Do one of the following: •...

  • Page 217: Using Quickoffice

    9.7 Using Quickoffice Quickoffice lets you view Microsoft Office Word, Microsoft Office Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint files on your phone. Quickoffice supports viewing of Microsoft Office 2003 Word (.doc), Excel (.xls), PowerPoint (.ppt) and text (.txt) files. Viewing documents, presentations and spreadsheets Make sure you have copied the files to the phone’s storage card before you open Quickoffice.
  • Page 218 218 More Applications 4. While viewing a file, you can: • Pinch the screen to zoom in or out or use the zoom controls on the screen to zoom in or out. • Slide your finger on the screen to bring up the zoom controls. For Excel files, press MENU and then tap Worksheet to view •...

  • Page 219: Using Stocks

    9.8 Using Stocks Use Stocks to get the latest stock updates for stock quotes and market indices you follow. Opening Stocks Press HOME List of your stock quotes and stock market indices. Tap an item to view its intraday chart and other details. Tap to update the stock information.

  • Page 220: Adding A Stock Quote Or Stock Market Index

    220 More Applications Adding a stock quote or stock market index 1. On the Stocks screen, tap 2. Enter the stock quote or stock market index on the text field and then tap 3. On the results list, tap the stock quote or stock market index you want to add.

  • Page 221: Using Weather

    If you declined to turn location service on during first-time setup of your phone, turn location service on in your phone’s settings so that you’ll be able to check your current location’s weather on the HTC Clock widget, Weather application, and the Weather widget. Press HOME ( wireless networks check box.

  • Page 222: Adding A City

    222 More Applications Adding a city 1. On the Weather screen, tap 2. Enter the location you want to add on the text field. As you enter text, the list is filtered to show the possible locations based on the letters you entered. 3.

  • Page 223: Using Voice Recorder

    9.10 Using Voice Recorder Voice Recorder is useful for quickly recording thoughts. You can also record your voice and set it as a ringtone. Note You need to have a microSD card installed on your phone to use Voice Recorder. Recording your voice 1.

  • Page 224: Chapter 10 Managing Your Phone

    Managing Your Phone 10.1 Display Settings Adjusting the screen brightness 1. Press HOME 2. Tap Sound & display > Brightness. Note The Automatic brightness check box needs to be selected for you to be able to manually adjust screen brightness. 3.

  • Page 225: Preventing Automatic Screen Rotation

    Preventing automatic screen rotation By default, the screen orientation automatically adjusts depending on how you hold the phone. Note Not all application screens support automatic rotation. 1. Press HOME 2. Tap Sound & display and then clear the Orientation check box. Keeping the screen on while charging the phone You can keep the phone screen from turning off while you are charging the phone.

  • Page 226: Sound Settings

    10.2 Sound Settings Changing the ring tone 1. Press HOME 2. Tap Sound & display > Phone ringtone. 3. Tap the ring tone you want to use, and then tap OK. The ring tone briefly plays when selected. You can use *.wav, *.mid, *.mp3, *.wma, or other types of sound files that you downloaded from the Internet or copied from your computer as ring tones.

  • Page 227: Choosing The Notification Sound

    Choosing the notification sound You can select the ring tone to play when your phone receives new notifications. 1. Press HOME 2. Tap Sound & display > Notification sound. 3. Select your preferred notification sound, and then tap OK. 10.3 Phone Services Your phone can directly link to the mobile phone network, and enable you to access and change the settings of various phone services for your phone.

  • Page 228: Language Settings

    10.4 Language Settings You can change the platform language of the phone. Changing the language of the operating system 1. Press HOME 2. Tap Language & keyboard > Select locale and then select the language you want to use. 10.5 Synchronizing with Online Accounts Your phone can sync information and receive updates from your Google™...

  • Page 229: Adding A Social Network Account

    Adding a social network account You can sync with your accounts on popular online services such as Facebook, Twitter, and Flickr. 1. Press HOME sync. 2. Tap Add account, and then tap the account type you want to add. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter the account information.

  • Page 230: Changing Account Settings

    Changing account settings You can change settings such as the sync frequency and the types of information synchronized, the kinds of notification you receive, and the way that account information is displayed. 1. Press HOME sync. 2. Tap the account that you want to edit. 3.
  • Page 231 To create and enable the screen unlock pattern You can increase the security of your phone by creating a screen unlock pattern. When enabled, you have to draw the correct unlock pattern on the screen to unlock the phone’s control buttons and touch screen.

  • Page 232: Managing Memory

    10.7 Managing Memory Checking how much phone memory is available for use Press HOME storage. The available phone memory is displayed in the Internal phone storage section. Checking the available storage card space Press HOME storage. The total and available storage card space is displayed in the SD card section.

  • Page 233: Freeing Up More Phone Memory Or Storage Card Space

    Freeing up more phone memory or storage card space If your phone is running low on memory, try the following: • In your web browser, clear all temporary Internet files and history information. See “Connecting to the Internet” in Chapter 6 for more information.

  • Page 234: Appendix

    2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate and A2DP ® for wireless stereo headsets • Wi-Fi®: IEEE 802.11 b/g • HTC ExtUSB (11-pin mini-USB 2.0 and audio jack in ™ one) • 3.5 mm audio jack 5.0 megapixel color camera with auto focus...

  • Page 235: Regulatory Notices

    Audio supported formats Video supported formats Battery Expansion Slot AC Adapter Special Features Operating Temperature Range Note Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. A.2 Regulatory Notices For regulatory identification purposes, your product is assigned a model number of PB00100. To ensure continued reliable and safe operation of your device, use only the accessories listed below with your PB00100.

  • Page 236: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

    Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 237 Appendix 237 IMPORTANT NOTE Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please follow operation instruction as documented in this manual.
  • Page 238 238 Appendix successfully. Trying out the phone with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs. M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than phones that are not rated.

  • Page 239: Sar Information

    FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES. For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with the HTC Corporation. Accessories supplied or designated for this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines.
  • Page 240 on the safety standards previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies: • American National Standards Institute (ANSI) IEEE. C95.1-1992. • National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement (NCRP). Report 86. 1986. • International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1996.

  • Page 241: Body-Worn Operation

    Appendix 241 equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is recommended that no part of the human body be allowed to come too close to the antenna during operation of the equipment. Body-worn Operation This device was tested for typical body-worn operations. To comply with RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 1.5 cm must be maintained between the user’s body and the handset, including the antenna.

  • Page 242: Telecommunications & Internet Association (Tia) Safety Information

    Telecommunications & Internet Association (TIA) Safety Information Pacemakers The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of six inches be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.

  • Page 243: Rohs Compliance

    WEEE Notice The Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), which entered into force as European law on 13th February 2003, resulted in a major change in the treatment of electrical equipment at end-of-life. The purpose of this Directive is, as a first priority, the prevention of WEEE, and in addition, to promote the reuse, recycling and other forms of recovery of such wastes so as to reduce disposal.

  • Page 244: Additional Safety Information

    A.3 Additional Safety Information This section provides more safety information in addition to the information at the beginning of the user manual. When Driving Do Not Use The PC Functions Of Your Pocket PC While Driving Or Walking Never use the personal computer functions of your device while driving an automobile or any other moving vehicle.

  • Page 245: When Using Your Device Near Other Electronic Devices

    Using The Phone Function Of Your Pocket PC While Driving Is Extremely Dangerous Talking on or using your device while driving is extremely dangerous and is illegal in some states. Remember, safety comes first. Check the laws and regulations on the use of phones in the areas where you drive.
  • Page 246 PACEMAKERS The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of six (6”) inches be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.

  • Page 247: Turn Off Your Device Before Flying

    Appendix 247 OTHER MEDICAL DEVICES If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.

  • Page 248: Turn Off Your Device In Dangerous Areas

    248 Appendix representative before using your device aboard an aircraft. Always follow the instructions of the airline representative whenever using your device aboard an aircraft, to prevent any possible interference with airborne electronic equipment. Turn Off Your Device in Dangerous Areas BLASTING AREAS To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your device OFF when in a “blasting area”...

  • Page 249: Antenna Safety

    Appendix 249 DO NOT use or store this equipment in a place where it will be exposed to high temperatures, such as near an open flame or heat- emitting equipment. DO NOT drop your device or subject it to severe shock. When not using, lay down the unit to avoid possible damage due to instability.

  • Page 250: Battery Safety

    Battery Safety Your device uses a removable and rechargeable lithium ion battery. Please contact customer service for assistance should you need a replacement battery. • Only use the battery and charger approved by the manufacturer. • Only use the battery for its original purpose. •...
  • Page 251 Appendix 251 Lithium ion batteries are recyclable. When you replace the removable battery, please request the repair center to recycle the battery in accordance with RBRC standards. When disposing of the battery by yourself, please call RBRC at (800) 822-8837 for proper disposal tips. Never touch any fluid that might leak from the built-in battery.

  • Page 252: Important Customer Information

    252 Appendix Always use the authorized AC adapter/charger to avoid any risk of bodily injury or damage to your cellular phone or battery. Never attempt to connect or disconnect the AC adapter/charger with wet hands. Always unplug the AC adapter/charger from the power source before attempting any cleaning.
  • Page 253 Appendix 253 VERIZON WIRELESS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR USE OF THOSE APPLICATIONS OR INFORMATION YOU CHOOSE TO SUBMIT OR SHARE WITH OTHERS. SPECIFIC TERMS AND CONDITIONS, TERMS OF USE, AND PRIVACY POLICES APPLY TO THOSE APPLICATIONS AND SERVICES. PLEASE REVIEW CAREFULLY ANY AND ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO THOSE APPLICATIONS AND SERVICES INCLUDING THOSE RELATED TO ANY LOCATION-BASED SERVICES FOR ANY PARTICULAR PRIVACY...

  • Page 254: Index

    Add an Exchange ActiveSync account 102 Airplane Mode 68 Alarm clock 201 Android Market 182 - getting help 182 Android widget 43 Applications - on your phone 50 - tab 50 Back cover - remove 32 Backlight - adjust brightness 224 Basic settings 224 Battery 32 - charge battery 34...
  • Page 255 - change your status 163 - friends list 165 - sign in automatically 163 GPS satellites 169 Groups 76 Home page 115 Home screen 40 - extended Home screens 40 HTC Sync 203 HTC widget 43 Inside the box 31 Internet 110, 115, 233...
  • Page 256 Landscape onscreen keyboard 83 Language settings 228 Mail 102 - deleting an account 109 Making Calls 58 Memory 232, 234 Memory card - install 33 - remove 34 - remove while the phone is on 55 Message draft 96 Messages 91 - open 91 Message signature 157 Message threads 97...
  • Page 257 Photos - opening 139 - working with pictures 140 - working with videos 143 Picture message 91 - reply 98 - settings 100 - view 98 Proximity Sensor 49 Quickoffice 217 QWERTY 84 Regulatory notices 235 Ring tone 151 - change 226 Roaming 227 Safety information 7 Screen lock 230...
  • Page 258 Voice call - answer call 61 - end call 64 Voice Dialer 60 Voice Recorder 223 Volume - adjust 52 - media volume 53 - ringer volume 52 Wallpaper 45 Weather 199, 221 Web applications 121 Wi-Fi 110 YouTube - about 179 - search videos 180 - share videos 181 - watch videos 180...
  • Page 259 Index 259...
  • Page 260 260 Index DROID is a trademark of Lucasfilm Ltd. and its related companies. Used under license.

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