HTC DROID Incredible User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    User Guide User Manual www.htc.com...
  • Page 2 Before you do anything else, please read this Charge the battery The battery in your phone hasn’t been charged yet. While your phone is charging, it’s important that you do not remove the battery pack. Doing so can damage your phone. Also, please don’t try to take your phone apart.
  • Page 3 DAMAGES) To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall HTC or its affiliates be liable to you, any user, or third party for any indirect, special, consequential, incidental or punitive damages of any kind, arising in contract, tort, or otherwise, including, but not limited...
  • Page 4: Trademarks And Copyrights

    Trademarks and copyrights Copyright © 010 HTC Corporation. All Rights Reserved. The HTC logo, HTC quietly brilliant logo, HTC SENSE, Incredible by HTC and any other HTC trademarks, tradenames, logos, service marks and images are the trademarks of HTC Corporation. DROID is a trademark of Lucasfilm Ltd.
  • Page 5 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 6: 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 on your phone when you choose to do or not to do a certain action.
  • Page 7: Important Customer Information

    IMPORTANT CUSTOMER INFORMATION Please be advised that many services and applications offered through this unique device are provided by various device, operating system, software and application developers (e.g. Google, Motorola, Microsoft, Palm). If you use, link to or download such a service, or an application such as a non-Verizon Wireless location based GPS-type service, chat room, marketplace or social network from this device, you should carefully review the terms of such service or application.
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents Basics Inside the box ... Your Phone ... Front panel ... Back panel ... Top panel ... Left panel ... Before turning on your phone ... Back cover ... Storage card... Battery ... 0 Finger gestures ... Getting started ...  Turning on your phone...
  • Page 9 Changing your wallpaper ... Personalizing your Home screen with widgets ... Adding a widget to your Home screen ... Downloading HTC widgets ...  Adding application icons and other shortcuts on your Home screen ... Adding folders on your Home screen ... Creating a new folder and adding items to it ......
  • Page 10 Calling a phone number in an email ... Making an emergency call ... Using Assisted Dialing ... Receiving calls ...  Answering an incoming call ... Rejecting an incoming call ...  Rejecting a call and sending a text message ...  Using in-call options ... Handling multiple calls ... Setting up a conference call...
  • Page 11 Importing contacts from an Exchange ActiveSync account ... 0 Merging contact information ...1 Editing a contact’s information ... Searching for a contact ... Backing up your contacts to the storage card ... Importing contacts from the storage card ... Deleting contacts ... Sending contact information as a vCard via MMS ... Sending your contact information as a vCard via MMS ...
  • Page 12 Managing your accounts ... 11 Using HTC Sync ... 11 Installing HTC Sync ... 11 Setting up HTC Sync to recognize your phone ...11 Setting up synchronization ... 11 Setting up more sync options ... 119 Synchronizing your phone ...10 Downloading the latest HTC Sync upgrade ...
  • Page 13 Social Facebook for HTC Sense and Facebook for Android application ... 1 Facebook for HTC Sense ... 1 Facebook for Android application ... 1 Differences between Facebook for HTC Sense and Facebook for Android application ... 1 Tweeting on your phone ... 1 Peep screen ...
  • Page 14 Mail ...10 Adding a POP/IMAP email account ...10 Viewing your email inbox ... 11 Exchange ActiveSync email ... 1 Composing and sending an email message ... 1 Viewing and replying to an email message ... 1 Editing email account settings... 1 Deleting an email account ...
  • Page 15 Calendar view settings ...10 Sending a vCalendar ... 11 About the Calendar widget ... 1 Clock and Weather About the HTC Clock widget ... 1 About the Clock application ... 1 Using Desk Clock ... 1 Using World Clock ...177 Setting your home city ...
  • Page 16 Connecting to another Wi-Fi network ... 19 Adding the Data connection and Wi-Fi widgets ... 19 Connecting to a virtual private network (VPN) ...190 Preparing your phone for VPN connection ...190 Adding a VPN connection... 191 Connecting to a VPN ... 191 Disconnecting from a VPN ...
  • Page 17 Reconnecting a headset or car kit ...0 Disconnecting or unpairing from a Bluetooth device ...0 Disconnecting a Bluetooth device ...0 Unpairing from a Bluetooth device...0 Sending and receiving information using Bluetooth ...0 Sending information from your phone to another device ...09 Receiving information from another device ...
  • Page 18 Viewing photos on Flickr ...0 Working with photos ... 1 Rotating and saving a photo ... 1 Cropping a photo ... 1 Sharing...  Sending photos or videos by email ...  Sending a photo or video by MMS...  Sending photos or videos using Bluetooth ... Sharing photos on Facebook ... Sharing photos on Flickr ...
  • Page 19 Finding your friends with Google Latitude (available by country) ...  Using HTC Footprints ... Creating a footprint ... Revisiting a footprint ...  Editing or deleting a footprint ...  Exporting your footprints ...  Importing footprints ... 9 Adding the Footprints widget ...
  • Page 20 Recording your voice ...0 Recording your voice ...0 Sharing a voice clip ...0 Setting a voice clip as a ringtone ... 1 Renaming a voice clip ... 1 Using Voice Search ... 1 Opening Voice Search ... 1 Navigator ...  Opening Navigator ...
  • Page 21: Specifications Index

    Adjusting the screen brightness manually ...90 Adjusting the time before the screen turns off ...90 Preventing automatic screen rotation ...90 Recalibrating the G-sensor ... 91 Switching animation effects on or off ... 91 Keeping the screen on while charging the phone ... 91 Changing sound settings ...
  • Page 22: Basics

    Inside the box You will find the following inside the box: Phone  USB cable  Battery  AC adapter  Quick start guide  RF brochure  Product safety and warranty brochure ...
  • Page 23: Your Phone

    Your Phone Front panel Earpiece Listen to a phone call from here. MENU Press to open a list of actions that you can do on the current screen. Basics ...
  • Page 24 HOME While on any application or screen, press to return to the Home  screen. While on the main Home screen, press to show a snapshot of the  extended Home screens. Press and hold to open the recently-used applications window. ...
  • Page 25: Back Panel

    Back panel 10 8 megapixel camera Back cover Dual LED flashlight Speaker Basics ...
  • Page 26: Top Panel

    Top panel 14 POWER When the phone is off, press to turn on the phone.  When the phone is on and the screen is unlocked, press to turn the  phone display off or on. With the screen unlocked, press and hold to open the phone options ...
  • Page 27: Left Panel

    18 USB connector Connect the power adapter to charge the battery.  Connect the supplied USB cable to transfer files to your phone from  your computer or sync your phone with HTC Sync on your computer. Basics ...
  • Page 28: Storage Card

    Before turning on your phone Back cover Removing the back cover Remove the back cover to access the battery compartment and storage card slot. With the phone turned off, hold your phone securely with the front facing down. With your thumb or finger, lift up the back cover from the notch at the bottom of the wireless device.
  • Page 29 Inserting the storage card Remove the back cover. Refer to “Removing the back cover.” If the battery is installed, remove the battery. Refer to “Removing the battery.” Insert the microSD card into the slot with its gold contacts facing down and push it in until it clicks into place. Removing the storage card Remove the back cover.
  • Page 30 Battery Your phone comes with a rechargeable Lithium-ion polymer or Lithium-ion battery and is designed to use only manufacturer- specified original batteries and accessories. Battery performance depends on many factors, including network configuration, signal strength, the temperature of the environment in which you operate your phone, the features and/or settings you select and use, items attached to connecting ports, and your voice, data, and other program usage patterns.
  • Page 31 Charging the battery The battery is partially charged when shipped. Before you turn on and start using your phone, it is recommended that you charge the battery. Some batteries perform best after several full charge/ discharge cycles. Attach the power plug to the AC adapter. Connect one end of the USB cable to the sync connector on your phone.
  • Page 32: Finger Gestures

    As the battery is being charged, the notification LED shows a solid red light when the battery is being charged. The light turns to solid green when the phone is fully charged. When you charge the battery while the phone is on, the charging battery icon ( ) is displayed in the status bar of the Home screen.
  • Page 33 Basics  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. Flick Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quicker strokes.
  • Page 34: Getting Started

    Getting started Once you’ve installed your battery, you can turn on your phone and start using it. Turning on your phone Press the POWER button. When you turn on the phone for the first time, you will be prompted to set up your phone. For more information on how to set up your phone for the first time, see “Setting up your phone for the first time.”...
  • Page 35 Choose the phone language you want to use, and then tap Next. Your phone walks you through a tutorial on how to use the onscreen keyboard. Follow through the tutorial to learn how to use the onscreen keyboard. Tap Skip to not go through the tutorial.
  • Page 36: Sleep Mode

    Next. On the Set up social networks screen, choose the type of social network account such as Facebook (for HTC Sense) and Twitter that you want to access from your phone. Follow the onscreen instructions to log in to your social network account.
  • Page 37 Waking up from Sleep mode Your phone wakes up automatically when you have an incoming call. To wake up your phone manually, press the POWER button. You will then see that the phone has locked the screen. To find out how to unlock the screen, see “Unlocking the screen.”...
  • Page 38: Home Screen

     Basics Home screen The Home screen provides you with a weather clock that shows the time and weather of your current location. Tap the respective item to open the associated application. The Home screen also lets you add the items you want and need on the Home screen.
  • Page 39: Navigating The Home Screen

    Navigating the Home screen You can go to the extended Home screen by sliding your finger horizontally across the screen to go to the left or right side of the Home screen. While on an extended Home screen, press HOME return to the main Home screen.
  • Page 40: Phone Status And Notifications

    Phone status and notifications Phone status icons These are the icons that may appear on the phone status area of the status bar: G data transfer G connected G in idle mode 1xRTT data transfer 1xRTT connected 1xRTT in idle mode Connected to a Wi-Fi network Bluetooth is on Connected to a Bluetooth device...
  • Page 41: Notification Icons

    USB cable.) 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 FM Radio application in use More (not displayed) notifications Call in progress Missed call...
  • Page 42: Checking Notifications

    Checking notifications Notification icons on the status bar 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 mobile operator name.
  • Page 43: Adjusting The Volume

    Closing the Notifications panel Do one of the following: Press and hold the bottom bar of the Notifications panel, then  slide your finger up the screen. Press BACK  Adjusting the volume Adjusting the ringer volume changes the volume level of the phone ringtone, whereas adjusting the media volume changes the volume level of sound notifications, music or video playback.
  • Page 44: Adjusting The Media Volume

    Outlook and Windows Address Book (Outlook Express), contacts and calendar events between your computer and your phone. For more information, see “Using HTC Sync” in the Accounts and sync chapter. > MENU, and then tap Settings > Sound >...
  • Page 45 Disk drive This mode is available only when you have installed a microSD card on your phone. Select this mode when you want to use your storage card as a USB thumb drive, and copy files between your phone’s storage card and your computer.
  • Page 46: Copying Files To And From The Storage Card

    Copying files to and from the storage card Connect the phone to your computer using the supplied USB cable. When the Connect to PC dialog box appears, tap Disk drive, and then tap Done. On your computer, the connected phone is recognized as a removable disk.
  • Page 47: Searching Your Phone And The Web

    Searching your phone and the Web You can search for information on your phone and on the Web by using Google search. 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.) Setting Web and phone search options Press HOME...
  • Page 48: Searching The Web And Your Phone Using Google Search

    Searching the Web and your phone using Google search Press HOME > SEARCH Enter the search item in the Google search box. As you type, matching items on your phone and suggestions from Google web search are shown as a list. The suggested items that appear will depend on the options that you have selected in the search settings.
  • Page 49: Personalizing

    Making your phone truly yours Make your phone look and sound just the way you want it. Personalize your phone with a different wallpaper, ringtone, and notification sound for events such as incoming text, email, calendar reminders, and more. Your phone’s Home screen is highly customizable and extends beyond the screen width, giving you plenty of space to add the information that matters most in your daily life and phone features that make communication quicker and easier.
  • Page 50: Personalizing Your Phone With Scenes

    You can also download or copy ringtones or songs to your phone’s storage card. To find out how you can copy files to your storage card, see “Copying files to and from the storage card“. Ringtones or songs downloaded or copied to your storage card are not automatically added to the ringtone selection menu.
  • Page 51: Customizing And Saving A Scene

    Verizon (default) Work Customizing and saving a scene After selecting a preset scene, you can add widgets and other elements, arrange the layout, change the wallpaper, and save the whole Home screen as your personalized scene. Press HOME > MENU, and then tap Scenes. In the Choose a scene menu, select a preset scene that already has some widgets, or select Clean Slate if you want to design your own Home screen.
  • Page 52: Renaming Or Deleting A Scene

    Under My scenes, make sure the Current (unsaved) option is selected and then tap Save. Enter a new scene name for your Home screen and then tap Done. Or, if you already created a scene, enter the same scene name, tap Done and then tap Replace. Renaming or deleting a scene You can rename or delete a personalized scene that you created.
  • Page 53: Personalizing Your Home Screen With Widgets

    Home options menu. Tap Widget and then select a widget that you want. Most HTC widgets are available in a variety of designs and sizes to suit your needs. Tap the right or left arrow button at the bottom of the screen to view the different styles, and then tap Select to choose one.
  • Page 54: Downloading Htc Widgets

    Bluetooth, and more. Scroll down the widgets list, tap Settings, and then tap the widget that you want. Downloading HTC widgets A selection of fun and useful HTC widgets are also available for download. Press HOME . Go to the part of the Home screen where there’s space to add a new widget.
  • Page 55: Adding Application Icons And Other Shortcuts On Your Home Screen

    Adding application icons and other shortcuts on your Home screen Place application icons on your Home screen to open applications quicker. You can also add shortcuts to settings and specific information such as a bookmarked webpage, someone’s phone number, a music playlist, route directions, and many other items, to your Home screen.
  • Page 56: Adding Folders On Your Home Screen

    To add an application icon on the Home screen, you can also press HOME , tap Without lifting your finger, drag the icon to an empty area on the Home screen, and then release it. Adding folders on your Home screen Use folders to group related applications and other shortcuts to keep your Home screen tidy and organized.
  • Page 57: Creating A New Folder And Adding Items To It

    Creating a new folder and adding items to it Press HOME . Go to the part of the Home screen where there’s space to add a new folder. To find out how, see “Navigating the Home screen” in the Basics chapter. or press and hold on the Home screen to open the Add to Home options menu.
  • Page 58: Renaming A Folder

    Renaming a folder Tap the folder to open it. Press and hold the folder window’s title bar. Enter a new folder name and then tap OK. Rearranging or removing widgets and icons on your Home screen Rearrange the widgets and icons on your Home screen to give room for adding more items to the Home screen.
  • Page 59: Removing A Widget Or Icon

    Removing a widget or icon Press and hold the widget or icon you want to remove. The phone vibrates and you’ll see a green box around the widget or icon. Don’t release your finger. Drag the widget or icon to the Phone button. The Phone button then changes into the Remove button and turns red.
  • Page 60: Phone Calls

    Making calls There are several convenient methods to make a call from your phone. Calling somebody using your phone You can either dial a number directly, or you can use the Smart Dial (see Smart Dial) feature to search and call a contact in your contacts lit or a number from call history.
  • Page 61: Calling A Speed Dial Number

    To call a different phone number associated with the contact,  at the right side of the contact name. On the contact details screen, tap the number you want to call. Smart Dial The phone dialer’s Smart Dial feature makes it quick and easy for you to place a call.
  • Page 62: Calling A Phone Number In A Text Message

    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. The person you want to call should be in your People list. A confirmation message will pop up asking if the person to call is correct.
  • Page 63: Making An Emergency Call

    In the email body, tap the phone number. The phone dialer screen opens with the phone number already entered. The phone will recognize a number as a phone number if the number has a minimum of  digits and have at least one of the following: Numbers preceded by a “+”...
  • Page 64: Receiving Calls

    Editing a country’s international call settings Press HOME Dialing. Under Reference Country, select the country whose settings you want to edit. Press MENU and then tap Edit. Edit the Country Code, IDD Prefix (International Direct Dial), NDD Prefix (National Direct Dial), Area/City Code and National Number Length (length of phone number).
  • Page 65: Answering An Incoming Call

    Answering an incoming call Depending if the display is on or off, you need to: If the display is on, tap Answer.  If the display is off, the display will turn on showing the Lock  screen. Drag the bar down to answer the call. Muting the ringing sound without rejecting the call Do one of the following: Press the VOLUME DOWN button.
  • Page 66: Rejecting An Incoming Call

    Automatically scaling down the ring volume when picking up the phone You can set your phone to automatically scale down the ring volume when you pick up the phone to answer calls. Press HOME > MENU, and then tap Settings > Sound. Scroll down the screen, and then select the Quiet ring on pickup check box.
  • Page 67: Using In-Call Options

    Press HOME Press MENU, and then tap message. Enter the new message, and then tap OK. Using in-call options When a call is in progress, use the buttons onscreen to mute or unmute the microphone or to turn the speakerphone on or off. You can also press MENU to open the call options to let you add a call, place the call on hold, mute the microphone, and more.
  • Page 68: Setting Up A Conference Call

    When you receive another call, tap Answer to accept the second call, and to put the first call on hold. To switch between callers, tap the person you want to talk to on the screen. To end the current call and return to the other call, tap End call. Setting up a conference call Make a call to the first participant.
  • Page 69: Muting The Microphone During A Call

    Not all mobile networks support conference calling. Contact Verizon Wireless for details. Muting the microphone during a call On the screen, tap or off. When the microphone is turned off, the Mute icon ( in the status bar. Turning the speakerphone on or off during a call On the screen, tap on or off.
  • Page 70: Using Call History

    Using call history When you miss a call, the missed call icon ( bar. Use the Call history tab in the People application to check who the caller was or view all your dialed numbers and received calls. Press HOME at the bottom-right corner of the screen.
  • Page 71: Adding A New Phone Number To Your Contacts From Call History

    You can also access call history from the People application. See the People chapter for more information. Adding a new phone number to your contacts from call history Press HOME , and then tap at the bottom-right corner of the screen. Press and hold the received call or number that is not in your contacts list that you want to save to your contacts list, and then tap Save to contacts.
  • Page 72: Clearing The Call History List

    Clearing the call history list Press HOME at the bottom-right corner of the screen. Do one of the following: To remove one name or number from the list, press and hold  the name or number, and then tap Delete from call history. To clear the entire list, press MENU, and then tap Delete all.
  • Page 73 Phone calls  Auto Retry When enabled, the phone automatically redials a number when the attempted call fails. TTY mode Allow the use of a TTY (teletypewriter) device for users who are visually or hearing impaired. Hearing aids Turn on the Hearing Aid Compliance feature that reduces interference to hearing aids.
  • Page 74: Visual Voice Mail

    Visual Voice Mail Visual Voice Mail allows the management of voice mail directly from the phone rather than accessing your voice mail via traditional methods. Visual Voice Mail displays a list of messages and allows the user to choose which message to listen to or erase, without having to dial into their mailbox, listen to voice instructions, or listen to prior messages.
  • Page 75: Turning Airplane Mode On Or Off

    Tap Menu and sort and delete voice mails, call your voice mail  box, configure voice mail settings, and more. You can also synch with the Visual Voice Mail server to refresh the Visual Voice Mail list. Visual Voice Mail is only available in the National Enhanced Services Coverage Area and only on select devices.
  • Page 76: People

    Phone contacts See “Adding a new contact” in this chapter for  details. Exchange ActiveSync Server See “Synchronizing with a Microsoft  Exchange ActiveSync account” in the Accounts and sync chapter for details. Contacts on your computer See “Using HTC Sync” in the  Accounts and sync chapter for details.
  • Page 77: People Screen

    Facebook See “Adding an account” in the Accounts and sync  chapter for details. 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.
  • Page 78: Setting Up My Contact Card

    On the All tab of the People screen, tap Me, and then tap Tap here to edit contact. If you are logged in to your Facebook account through Facebook for HTC Sense, instead of Me, you will see your the name you use in Facebook. Enter your name and contact details.
  • Page 79 Create a new contact. Tap to edit your My contact card. This icon appears when the contact: Has sent you a new text or email message, or tried to call you but you  missed the call. Has updated his or her Facebook profile or has added photos on Flickr ...
  • Page 80: Adding A New Contact

    To view only contacts of a particular type, for example Google contacts or Facebook contacts, press MENU, tap View, and select the contact types. Adding a new contact Press HOME , and then tap On the All tab, tap Add contact at the top of the screen. Select the Contact type, for example Google or Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync.
  • Page 81: Merging Contact Information

    Merging contact information Merge duplicated contacts on your phone to avoid clutter and confusion. If you have the same contact appear in your Phone, Google, and Facebook accounts, you can merge the contact information into one contact. The phone automatically merges contacts that it finds to have similar data.
  • Page 82: Editing A Contact's Information

    Editing a contact’s information Press HOME , and then tap On the All tab, press and hold the contact, and then tap Edit contact. Enter the new information for the contact. Scroll to the bottom of the screen, and then tap Save. Searching for a contact Press HOME , and then tap...
  • Page 83: Deleting Contacts

    You can only import contacts that were exported to the storage card using the Export to SD card feature on the phone. See “Backing up your contacts to the storage card. If you have Google or Exchange ActiveSync accounts set up on your phone, tap the type for the imported contacts.
  • Page 84: Sending Your Contact Information As A Vcard Via Mms

    You can also send a vCard via Bluetooth. To learn how to send files through Bluetooth, see the Bluetooth chapter. Sending your contact information as a vCard via MMS Press HOME On the All tab, tap [Your name] My contact card. Press MENU, and then tap Send my contact info.
  • Page 85: Deleting A Group

    If your contacts list is long, you can use the search bar to search for contacts quickly, or tap through the list. to add a group from photo. Tap Save. Deleting a group Press HOME , and then tap On the Groups tab, press and hold the group you want to delete, and then tap Delete group.
  • Page 86: Sending An Sms/Mms Message Or Email To A Group

    Sending an SMS/MMS message or email to a group Press HOME On the Groups tab, tap the group you want to send an SMS/MMS message or email to. Go to the Group action tab, and then do one of the following: Tap Send group message to send an SMS/MMS message to ...
  • Page 87 Details tab Shows the information you have stored for the contact, and allows you to get in touch with the contact directly by tapping any of the displayed methods. For example, if the contact has a stored work phone number, tap Call Work to call that number.
  • Page 88: Adding The People Widget

    People widget Put the group of people you contact most right on the Home screen of your phone by adding them as the People widget. Using the People widget, you can instantly place a call, send a message, or view details of a favorite contact with a single tap.
  • Page 89: Getting In Touch With A Contact

    Getting in touch with a contact Press HOME , and then go to the People widget. Tap a contact (photo not the name) on the widget. The default communication method will be performed. Tap the name of the contact to open the contact details screen for that contact.
  • Page 90: Keyboard

    Using the onscreen keyboard When you start a program or select a field that requires text or numbers, the onscreen keyboard becomes available. Using the landscape onscreen keyboard When entering text, you can choose to use the landscape orientation of the onscreen keyboard. Turn the phone sideways to use a larger keyboard that lets you type easily using two thumbs.
  • Page 91: Changing The Onscreen Keyboard Layout

    Changing the onscreen keyboard layout You can choose from three different keyboard layouts to suit your typing style. To change the keyboard layout, do the following: On the onscreen keyboard, press and hold Tap Keyboard types, and then select the keyboard layout that you want to use.
  • Page 92: Entering Words With Predictive Text

    This is the Backspace key. Tap to delete the previous character. Tap to hide the onscreen keyboard. Tap to activate voice input. When prompted, speak clearly into the  microphone to enter you text onscreen. Press and hold to open the Touch Input settings menu to change the ...
  • Page 93: Entering Text With Voice Input

    Adding a word to the predictive text dictionary Your phone comes with a list of words that it references for predictive text suggestions. Sometimes you may need to add a word to the predictive text dictionary, for example a name or a specialized technical word.
  • Page 94: Adjusting Touch Input Settings

    Adjusting touch input settings Open the Touch Input settings by doing one of the following: On any of the keyboard layouts, press and hold  Touch Input settings. On the Home screen, press MENU and then tap Settings >  Language &...
  • Page 95: Text Input

    Keyboard 9 Text input QWERTY Prediction Select to enable the word prediction feature which provides a list of possible words that reflect the characters of the keys you have tapped as well as characters of nearby keys. Spell correction Select to correct typographical errors by selecting from a list of possible words that reflect the characters of the keys you have tapped as well as characters of nearby keys.
  • Page 96 9 Keyboard Vibrate when typing Select to enable vibration feedback whenever you tap a key on the keyboard. Finger touch precision Calibration tool Tap to re-calibrate the keyboard touch accuracy. Re-calibrate the keyboard if you feel that the keyboard keys are not responding accurately to your taps.
  • Page 97: Messages

    About Messages Messages lets you compose and send text (SMS) and multimedia messages (MMS) to other mobile phones. To open your message inbox, press HOME Messages. 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 optical joystick.
  • Page 98: Sending Text And Multimedia Messages

    Sending text and multimedia messages Send short text messages (SMS) and multimedia messages (MMS) 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. These are called concatenated messages.
  • Page 99 Tap the text box that contains the text “Tap to compose”, and then start composing your message. When done, tap Send to send the text message. To receive delivery reports and know when a text message is received, in the All messages screen, press MENU and then tap Settings. In the SMS settings section, select the Delivery reports check box.
  • Page 100 Tap the icon, and then select the contacts to whom you  want to send the message. You can also select contact groups as recipients. When you have selected all the message recipients, tap Done. You can add a subject line by pressing MENU and then tapping Add subject.
  • Page 101 Slideshow. Opens the Edit slideshow screen. Tap Add slide to  create a new slide. Tap the created slide (for example, Slide 1), tap Insert picture, and then select the picture you want to add to the slide. You can also navigate to the text box and enter a caption for the picture.
  • Page 102: New Message Notifications

    Saving and resuming a draft message While composing a text or multimedia message, press BACK automatically save your message as a draft. To resume composing the message: On the All messages screen, press MENU, and then tap Drafts. Tap the message to resume editing it. When you finish editing the message, tap Send.
  • Page 103: Managing Message Conversations

    A new message icon the status bar to notify you of a new text or multimedia message. The Messages application icon (if shown on the Home screen) also displays the number of new messages To open the message, press and hold the status bar, and then slide the status bar down to open the Notifications panel.
  • Page 104: Managing Message Conversations

    Managing message conversations 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. Threaded text or multimedia messages let you see exchanged messages (similar to a chat program) with a contact on the screen.
  • Page 105 Tap the attachment to open it. If the attachment is a vCard contact, it is imported to your Phone contacts list. For information about contacts, see the People chapter. If the attachment is a vCalendar file, you can choose the calendar where you want to save the event.
  • Page 106: Protecting A Message From Deletion

    Protecting 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. Press HOME , and then tap On the All messages screen, tap a message thread. Press and hold the message that you want to lock Tap Lock message on the options menu.
  • Page 107: Deleting A Single Message

    Deleting a single message While viewing a message thread, press and hold the message that you want to delete. If the message is locked, tap Unlock message on the options menu, and then press and hold the message to display the options menu again.
  • Page 108 10 Messages Priority setting Set the message priority of SMS messages sent Send callback number Enable your phone to include a number with the text message to allow the recipient to call you back by pressing the SEND button. Callback number Set the callback number.
  • Page 109 Messages 109 Received messages Received notification Select this option if you want to receive a notification in the status bar when a new text or multimedia message arrives. Play notification sound If you want the phone to ring when a new message arrives, select this option.
  • Page 110: Adding The Messages Widget

    110 Messages Notification sound Select a ringtone that is specific to sent or failure notifications. Note that the ringtone briefly plays when selected. Vibrate Select this option if you want the phone to vibrate when a new text or multimedia message arrives. Adding the Messages widget Add the Messages widget to let you read your messages on the Home screen.
  • Page 111: Accounts And Sync

    Synchronizing with online accounts Your phone can sync information and receive updates from your Google™ and Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® accounts as well as popular online services such as Facebook®, Twitter™, and Flickr ™. These are some of the types of information you can sync: Gmail™/Google Mail and Exchange ActiveSync email.
  • Page 112: Synchronizing With A Google Account

    Tap Add account, and then tap the account type you want to add. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter the account information. When you have finished, the account is added to the list on the Accounts & sync screen. Depending on how you configured the account, the new information may start synchronizing with your phone.
  • Page 113: Synchronizing With A Microsoft Exchange Activesync Account

    Synchronizing with a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account You can only add one Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account on your phone. You can sync with Microsoft Exchange Server 00 Service Pack  (SP) or later. Press HOME > MENU, and then tap Settings > Accounts & sync.
  • Page 114 Auto-sync. If this is selected, applications can use the sync  schedule defined in the account settings. If this is cleared, you will need to sync accounts manually. For instructions on doing this, see “Synchronizing an account manually” below. 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.
  • Page 115: Using Htc Sync

    Outlook Express contacts with your phone. Before you do a factory reset or a software (ROM) upgrade of your phone, you can also use HTC Sync to back up and sync this information from your phone back to your computer.
  • Page 116: Installing Htc Sync

    Here’s more you can do with HTC Sync: If you have third-party applications on your computer (not from  Android Market), you can use HTC Sync to install them from your computer to your phone. For more information, see “Installing apps from your computer to your phone”.
  • Page 117: Setting Up Htc Sync To Recognize Your Phone

    Notifications panel. Then tap the status that shows “Select to change USB connection type“. On the Connect to PC screen in your phone., tap HTC Sync and then tap Done. Your phone attempts to find HTC Sync on your computer. Wait for a few seconds for the process to finish.
  • Page 118: Setting Up Synchronization

    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”. On your computer, check and make sure the HTC Sync icon at the bottom-right side of the screen appears in green which means that your phone is connected to HTC Sync.
  • Page 119: Setting Up More Sync Options

    Setting up more sync options HTC Sync gives you the flexibility to set many options, such as setting a sync schedule, choosing how to resolve conflicts when the same items are found on both the phone and the computer, and more.
  • Page 120: Synchronizing Your Phone

    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 Do the following first to make sure your phone will sync automatically...
  • Page 121: Downloading The Latest Htc Sync Upgrade

    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 your phone.
  • Page 122 Notifications panel. Then tap the status that shows “Select to change USB connection type“. On the Connect to PC screen in your phone., tap HTC Sync and then tap Done. On your computer, double-click the green HTC Sync icon open HTC Sync.
  • Page 123: Social

    People, you can browse through Facebook photo albums in Gallery, and read Facebook status updates in Friend Stream. To learn how to sign in to Facebook for HTC Sense, see the Accounts and sync chapter.
  • Page 124: Facebook For Android Application

    Facebook for Android application The Facebook application on your phone lets you keep up and stay close with your friends in Facebook. It offers most of the features that you are familiar with when using Facebook on your computer. If you have more than one Facebook account, you can sign in to the Facebook application using your other Facebook account.
  • Page 125: Social

    The two do not share the same login credentials. Signing in to  Facebook for HTC Sense does not sign you in to the Facebook application and vice versa. If you want to use the same Facebook account for both, you’ll have to sign in to both using the same login credentials.
  • Page 126: Tweeting On Your Phone

    Tweeting on your phone Peep is a Twitter™ client that lets you enjoy “tweeting’’ on your phone. Send out tweets, read and receive tweets from people, search for new Twitter users to follow, all from your phone. Press HOME If you did not sign in to your Twitter account when you first turned on the phone, follow the onscreen instructions to sign in to your Twitter account.
  • Page 127: Sending A Tweet

    Tap to view the Twitter user’s profile. This also shows you all tweets from this Twitter user. Tap to enter a tweet to send out. Press and hold to open the options menu to let you reply, send a direct message, retweet, add to favorite, and view the profile.
  • Page 128: Sending A Direct Message

    While on the Peep screen, press the SEARCH Tap the text field with the words “Search Twitter”, enter the search criteria, and then tap On the Search result screen, scroll through the list, and then tap the twitter user you want to follow. The search results will also list down tweets that contain the search word.
  • Page 129: Setting Peep Options

    Setting Peep options Press HOME , and then tap Press MENU, and then tap More > Settings. You can set these options: Account settings Sign out of your Twitter account. General settings Choose whether to show the screen name or the real name of the people you follow.
  • Page 130: Using Friend Stream

    Using Friend Stream Streamline your social network accounts through Friend Stream. Update your status simultaneously, view status updates, and look through photo updates from your Facebook, Twitter, and other social network accounts using Friend Stream. Press HOME If you are not signed in to a social network account, press MENU, tap Settings >...
  • Page 131: Updating Your Status

    Depending on the type, tap to open Peep, post a Facebook comment, look at the Flickr album, or open the link in the web browser. Tap to enter and send a status update. Shows all the messages from the social network accounts that you are signed in to.
  • Page 132: Chatting In Google Talk

    Chatting in Google Talk Google Talk is Google’s instant messaging program. It lets you communicate with other people that also use Google Talk. Signing in to Google Talk If you signed in to your Google Account when you first set up the phone, you are already signed in to Google Talk.
  • Page 133 To insert a smiley, press MENU, and then tap More > Insert smiley. Tap a smiley to insert it into your message. After entering your message, tap Send. Accepting an invitation to chat When a friend sends you a Google Talk message, you receive a notification.
  • Page 134: Changing Your Online Status And Picture

    Chatting on or off the record Your Google Talk messages are stored, so you can review them later and even search for them in the Chats folder in Gmail/Google Mail. But, if you’d rather not store the messages in a chat, you can go off the record.
  • Page 135: Managing Your Friends List

    On the onscreen keyboard, tap Changing your picture Press HOME , and then tap In the Friends list, tap the picture to the left of your status message. In the Select an album screen, tap the album where the picture you want to use is located.
  • Page 136 Do one of the following: Tap Accept in the menu that opens to accept the invitation.  Tap Cancel if you don’t want to chat with and share your  Google Talk status with the sender. Viewing the list of pending invitations to friends Press HOME , and then tap In the Friends list, press MENU, and then tap Invites.
  • Page 137: Changing Google Talk Settings

    Blocking a friend You can block a friend from sending you messages. When blocked, your friend is also removed from your Friends list. Press HOME , and then tap In the Friends list, press and hold the friend’s name you want to block.
  • Page 138 Select the Vibrate check box to vibrate your phone when you  receive a new Google Talk message. Showing or hiding the mobile indicator to friends You can check what type of device your friend is using to chat in Google Talk.
  • Page 139: Email

    Using Gmail/Google Mail Gmail/Google Mail is Google’s web-based email service. Gmail/Google Mail is configured when you first set up your phone. Depending on your synchronization settings, Gmail/Google Mail on your phone is automatically synchronized with one or more Gmail/Google Mail accounts on the web.
  • Page 140 Folder (or Label) and number of unread email messages. Unread messages are displayed in bold. Checked email. Select one or more emails to apply an action. Note: Batch operations needs to be enabled. Actions for checked email(s). This will not show if there is no item selected in the inbox.
  • Page 141: Reading Your Messages

    Switching to another Google Account If you have set up more than one Google Account on your phone, you can switch between accounts in Gmail/Google Mail. For more information on setting up Google Accounts, see “Synchronizing with a Google Account” in the Accounts and sync chapter. While viewing the Inbox, deselect any checked email messages.
  • Page 142 Message subject. Message label. Online status. Appears when the contact is a Google Talk friend and you are signed in to Google Talk. 3. To manage the email message or conversation, do any of the following: Tap Archive to remove the conversation from your Inbox while ...
  • Page 143 Replying to or forwarding an email message In the message thread, scroll down to the end of the conversation. Tap Reply, Reply to all, or Forward. 3. Do one of the following: If you selected Reply or Reply to all, enter your reply message. ...
  • Page 144: Sending A Message

    Reporting a conversation as spam The Gmail/Google Mail webmail service works hard to prevent spam (unwanted and unsolicited “junk” mail) from reaching your Inbox. But when spam makes it through, you can help improve the service by reporting the conversation as spam. While viewing the message thread, press MENU, and then tap More >...
  • Page 145 Recipient. Subject. Attachment. Enter your message here. Tap to remove the attachment. After composing your message, tap Send. While composing the message, tap Save as draft or press BACK to save it as a draft. To view your draft email messages, in the Inbox, press MENU and then tap View labels >...
  • Page 146: Managing Conversations And Messages

    You can create a signature consisting of multiple lines of text. At the end of each line of text, tap another line. Viewing your sent messages In the Inbox, press MENU and then tap View labels > Sent. Managing conversations and 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.
  • Page 147 Do one of the following: While reading a message, touch the star in its header.  When viewing a conversation, touch its star to start the newest  message in the conversation. To unstar a message, touch its star again. You can also touch a star in a conversation list to unstar all messages in the conversation.
  • Page 148 To set synchronization for a particular label, tap the label. You can select to synchronize the default number of days, or you can sync all or none of the label’s messages. Working with conversations in batches You can archive, label, delete, or perform other actions on a batch of conversations at once, in your Inbox or in another labeled list of conversations.
  • Page 149: Changing Gmail/Google Mail Settings

    Changing Gmail/Google Mail settings Press HOME , and then tap In the Inbox, press MENU and then tap Settings. Set the following options: Signature. Tap to enter a signature that is appended at the  end of your emails. Confirm delete. Select the check box to show a confirmation ...
  • Page 150: Mail

    Mail The Mail application lets you send and receive email from your webmail or other accounts, using POP or IMAP. It also lets you access your Exchange ActiveSync email and other features on your phone. For information on this, see “Exchange ActiveSync email”...
  • Page 151: Viewing Your Email Inbox

    Viewing your email inbox Press HOME , and then tap Tap a tab at the bottom of the screen to filter the inbox. Tap to view a different email account or add a new email account. Filter tabs. See “Inbox filter tabs” for details. Marked (Exchange ActiveSync only) Meeting invitation (Exchange ActiveSync only) Number of unread email messages.
  • Page 152 Inbox filter tabs Received Displays email messages as individual items. Conversations Displays messages as conversations, grouped according to the subject line. Tap a subject in the list to show the email conversation. VIP group Displays messages from contacts in your VIP group. To add contacts to the VIP group from this tab, tap Add contact to group, select the contacts you want to add, and then tap Save.
  • Page 153: Exchange Activesync Email

    Refreshing an email account Whatever your automatic synchronization settings are, you can also synchronize your sent and received emails manually at any time. While in the account you want to synchronize, press MENU, and then tap Refresh. Sorting email messages On the email account Inbox, press MENU, and then tap Sort.
  • Page 154 Setting out of the office status You can set your Out of Office status and auto-reply message right from your phone. Press HOME , and then tap Switch to the Exchange ActiveSync account. Press MENU and then tap More > Out of the office. Tap the field below I am currently, and then select Out of the office.
  • Page 155: Composing And Sending An Email Message

    Composing and sending an email message Press HOME , and then tap On the email account Inbox, press MENU and then tap Compose. Fill in one or more recipients. You can: Enter email addresses directly in the To field. If you’re sending ...
  • Page 156: Viewing And Replying To An Email Message

    Audio. Select Voice Recorder to make a voice recording and  attach it, or Files to attach a music file or voice recording from your storage card. Location. You can attach location information. Send your  current location (requires GPS to be turned on), a location stored in Footprints, or a location you pick on a map.
  • Page 157: Editing Email Account Settings

    Editing email account settings Press HOME , and then tap Switch to the email account you want to edit. Press MENU and then tap More > Settings. Select from the following settings: Account settings Change the email account settings such as the name, email address, password, and description.
  • Page 158: Deleting An Email Account

    Deleting an email account Press HOME , and then tap Switch to the email account you want to delete. Press MENU, and then tap More > Settings > Delete account. Adding the Mail widget Add the Mail widget to let you view your POP/IMAP or Exchange ActiveSync emails on the Home screen.
  • Page 159: Calendar

    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” for details. If you have a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account and ...
  • Page 160: Creating A Calendar Event

    Creating a calendar event You can create events that appear on your phone only, as well as events that sync with your Google Calendar, your computer’s Outlook Calendar, or Exchange ActiveSync calendar. 1. Press HOME 2. On any Calendar view, press MENU and then tap New event. When you are in the Month or Agenda view, you can also tap the bottom-right of the screen to create a new event.
  • Page 161: Inviting Guests To Your Event (Google Account Only)

    6. Enter the event location and description. 7. Set the reminder time. You can add another reminder time in a Google Calendar event. Press MENU and then tap Add reminder. 8. If the event occurs on a regular basis, tap the Repetition box and then choose how often the event occurs.
  • Page 162: Month View

    Sending 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 163: Month View

    Month view In Month view, you’ll see markers on days that have events. When in Month view: on the bottom left of the screen to switch to Agenda  view. Tap on the bottom right to create a new event. Tap a day to view the events of that day.
  • Page 164: Day And Agenda Views

    Day and Agenda views Day view displays a list of the events of one day and also shows weather information at the bottom of the screen when you’re viewing events of the current day. Agenda view shows a list of all your events in chronological order.
  • Page 165: Week View

    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 to view its details. ...
  • Page 166: Viewing, Editing Or Deleting An Event

    Viewing, editing or deleting an event You can view, edit, or delete events you created. You can also view event invitations that other people sent to you. Viewing and editing an event 1. Press HOME 2. In Month view, tap the day when the event takes place, and then tap the event to open it.
  • Page 167: Calendar Event Reminders

    While viewing the summary of an event on the Event details  screen, press MENU and then tap Delete event. In Day, Agenda or Week view, press and hold an event and then  tap Delete event. When editing an event, scroll down to the bottom of screen and ...
  • Page 168: Displaying And Synchronizing Calendars

    Displaying and synchronizing calendars You can select which calendars to show or hide on your phone’s Calendar, and which ones to keep synchronized. Showing or hiding calendars In any Calendar view, press MENU , tap More > Calendars, and then select or clear a calendar to show or hide it.
  • Page 169: Changing Calendar Settings

    Adding 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. In any Calendar view, press MENU and then tap More > Calendars. Press MENU again and then tap Add calendars.
  • Page 170: Calendar View Settings

    10 Calendar Default reminder time Choose how soon before an event you want to be notified. Select ringtone Choose a ringtone to sound when you receive an event reminder. Vibrate Choose whether you want your phone to vibrate when you receive an event notification.
  • Page 171: Sending A Vcalendar

    Include weather Make sure this check box is selected so that weather information is shown in Day view’s event list. City By default, Day view displays your current location’s weather. You can change it to display the weather of another city. Sending a vCalendar You can send a calendar event as a vCalendar to someone’s phone or your computer using Bluetooth.
  • Page 172: About The Calendar Widget

    If you chose to send by email, a new message window opens and automatically includes the vCalendar as an attachment. Your default email account that’s selected in the Mail application will be used to send. For more information about using the Mail application, see the Email chapter.
  • Page 173: About The Htc Clock Widget

    Weather application and check for more weather forecasts. See “Checking weather” for details. The HTC Clock widget comes in a variety of looks and designs. You can add another clock widget to the extended Home screen, if you want to have another clock that shows the time of another city.
  • Page 174: About The Clock Application

    Tap the tabs at the bottom row or slide your finger across the tabs to switch between the different functions of the Clock application. and then tap the HTC Clock widget on the Home , tap , and then tap Clock.
  • Page 175: Using Desk Clock

    Using Desk Clock Opening the Clock application brings you directly to the Desk Clock screen. The Desk Clock displays the current date, time, and weather, an alarm clock indicator, and a battery charging indicator. You can dim the screen to show only the time and date on the Desk Clock. Desk Clock tab World Clock tab Alarm Clock tab...
  • Page 176 The alarm clock indicator shows whether the alarm clock is on or off. To find out how to turn on and set the alarm clock, see “Setting the alarm clock“. Below the date and time, you’ll see the weather information of your current location.
  • Page 177: Using World Clock

    Enter your home city’s name. As you enter letters, the list is filtered to show matching cities and countries. Scroll through the list and tap your home city. and then tap the HTC Clock widget on the Home Clock and Weather 1...
  • Page 178: Setting The Time Zone, Date, And Time

    To set the time zone, date, and time on your phone manually, you need to turn off auto time synchronization first. Press HOME and then tap the HTC Clock widget on the Home screen. Tap the World Clock tab. Press MENU and then tap Local time settings to open the Date &...
  • Page 179: Adding A City To The World Clock Screen

    Scroll through the matching list and tap the city that you want to add. Setting the alarm clock You can use the Clock application’s Alarms screen to set up one or more wake-up alarms. and then tap the HTC Clock widget on the Home Clock and Weather 19...
  • Page 180: Setting An Alarm

    Setting an alarm Press HOME and then tap the HTC Clock widget on the Home screen. Tap the Alarms tab. Select the check box of an alarm, and then tap that alarm. On the Set alarm screen, drag your finger up or down to roll the time scroll wheels and set the alarm time.
  • Page 181: Alarm Volume

    If you’ve set one or more alarms, you can change their settings such as the alarm volume, how long to snooze the alarm, and more. Press HOME and then tap the HTC Clock widget on the Home screen. Tap the Alarms tab.
  • Page 182: Checking 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 183: Adding A City To The Weather Screen

    The Weather application automatically downloads and displays the latest weather updates. You can also download the most recent weather anytime by tapping To see more weather details on the Web, tap Weather at the bottom center of the Weather screen. Adding a city to the Weather screen Add more cities to the Weather screen so you can instantly check the weather forecasts in these cities.
  • Page 184: Changing The Order Of Cities On The Weather Screen

    Changing the order of cities on the Weather screen Press HOME , tap On the Weather screen, press MENU and then tap Rearrange. Press and hold When the row is highlighted in green, drag it to its new position, then release. Tap Done.
  • Page 185: About The Weather Widget

    Clock and Weather 1 About the Weather widget Use the Weather widget to instantly check weather forecasts of your current location and other cities without having to open the Weather application. The Weather widget comes in different looks and styles. You can add this widget to the Home screen, if it’s not yet added.
  • Page 186: Internet

    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. Turning the data connection on or off Turning your data connection off can help optimize your battery life.
  • Page 187: Wi-Fi

    Accessing data services while roaming may incur significant charges. Inquire about the data roaming tariffs with Verizon Wireless before enabling data roaming. Wi-Fi Wi-Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up to 00 feet (100 meters). To use Wi-Fi on your phone, you need access to a wireless access point or “hotspot”.
  • Page 188: Connecting To A Wi-Fi Network With Eap-Tls Security

    When your phone is connected to a wireless network, the Wi-Fi icon appears in the status bar and tells you the approximate signal strength (number of bands that light up). If Network notification in Wi-Fi settings is enabled, this icon phone detects an available wireless network within range.
  • Page 189: Connecting To Another Wi-Fi Network

    If you want to remove the wireless network settings on your phone, tap Forget on this window. You need to enter the settings again if you want to connect to this wireless network. Connecting to another Wi-Fi network On the Wireless & networks screen, tap Wi-Fi settings. Detected Wi-Fi networks are displayed in the Wi-Fi networks section.
  • Page 190: Connecting To A Virtual Private Network (Vpn)

    190 Internet To learn how to add widgets, refer to “Adding a widget to your Home screen” in the Personalizing chapter. Connecting to a virtual private network (VPN) 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 191: Adding A Vpn Connection

    Setting up secure credential storage If your network administrator instructs you to download and install security certificates, you must first set up the phone’s secure credential storage. Press HOME > MENU, tap Settings > Security, and then tap Set password. Enter a new password (at least  characters without any spaces) for the credential storage, scroll down and confirm the password, and then tap OK.
  • Page 192: Disconnecting From A Vpn

    When prompted, enter your log in credentials, and then tap Connect. When you are connected, the VPN connected icon the notification area of the title bar. Open the web browser to access resources such as intranet sites on your corporate network. See “Using your phone’s web browser”...
  • Page 193: Going To A Web Page

    Going to a web page On the browser screen, press MENU and then tap the URL field on top of the screen. 2. Enter the web page address using the keyboard. As you enter the address, matching web page addresses will appear on the screen. Tap an address to go directly to that web page or continue entering the web page address.
  • Page 194: Browsing Full Versions Of All Web Sites

    Browsing full versions of all web sites Some web sites display a mobile version of their pages to phone web browsers. You can choose to view the full version of all pages, even for these sites. Press HOME , and then tap , and then tap Press MENU, tap More >...
  • Page 195: Selecting A Link In A Web Page

    Use your thumb and index fingers to ‘pinch’ the web page to zoom out. Selecting a link in a web page You can tap a link with your finger to open it, or press and hold a link for more options. Link What to do Web page...
  • Page 196: Opening A New Browser Window

    You can also navigate to a link on a web page and select it using the optical joystick. This is particularly useful when viewing text and links at a small size. Links are enclosed in a colored box when selected. Link is selected.
  • Page 197: Switching Between Browser Windows

    Switching between browser windows While viewing a web page, press MENU and then tap Windows. Select the browser window you want to view by sliding your finger on the screen from right to left. Tap to close the web page. Tap to display the web page in full screen.
  • Page 198: Downloading Applications From The Web

    Downloading applications from the web Before you can download applications from the web, you must first enable downloading from the phone settings. Press HOME > MENU, and then tap Settings > Applications. Select the Unknown sources check box. When the Attention dialog box opens, tap OK. All downloaded applications are saved to the storage card.
  • Page 199 Selecting text 1. Press and hold on a word. To select text in a link, press and hold the link, and then tap Copy text. 2. Drag the start and end markers to highlight the surrounding text you want to select. Tap to copy, search/translate, or share the text.
  • Page 200: Viewing Bookmarks And Previously Visited Pages

    Copying and pasting text After you have selected the text you want to copy, tap selected text is then copied to the clipboard. In a text entry field (for example while composing a message), press and hold at the point where you want to paste the text. Tap Paste.
  • Page 201 Bookmarking a web page While viewing a web page, press MENU, and then tap Add bookmark. The New bookmark screen opens. Edit the bookmark name if needed, and then tap Done. Opening a bookmark Press HOME , and then tap , and then tap Press MENU, and then tap Bookmarks.
  • Page 202: Setting Browser Options

    Viewing a page that you often visit Press HOME , and then tap , and then tap Press MENU, and then tap Bookmarks. On the Most Visited tab view, and then tap the page. Clearing the list of most visited pages Press HOME , and then tap , and then tap...
  • Page 203: Using Your Phone As A Modem (Tethering)

    HTC Sync. 3G Mobile Hotspot Use your Droid Incredible by HTC as a wireless hotspot for up to five Wi-Fi enabled devices with the G Mobile Hotspot app from Verizon Wireless.
  • Page 204 SECURITY WARNING: This device allows you to create a G Mobile Hotspot wireless network, which may be accessible by unauthorized users. It is strongly recommended that you use a password to help protect your network. Under Security, select the security protocol you want to use from the list, or select None to create an unsecured Wi-Fi hotspot.
  • Page 205: Bluetooth

    Using Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology that allows devices to exchange information over a distance of about eight meters without requiring a physical connection. Turn off Bluetooth when not in use to conserve battery power, or in places where using a wireless device is prohibited, such as on board an aircraft and in hospitals.
  • Page 206: Changing The Phone Name

    Changing the phone name The phone name identifies your phone to other devices. Press HOME networks. If the Bluetooth check box is not selected, select it to turn Bluetooth on. Tap Bluetooth settings > Device name. Enter the name for your phone in the dialog box, and then tap OK. Connecting a Bluetooth headset or car kit You can listen to music over an Bluetooth stereo headset, or have hands-free conversations using a compatible Bluetooth headset or car...
  • Page 207: Reconnecting A Headset Or Car Kit

    If automatic pairing fails, enter the passcode supplied with your headset. The pairing and connection status is displayed below the hands- free headset or car kit name in the Bluetooth devices section. When the Bluetooth headset or car kit is connected to your phone, the Bluetooth connected icon on the type of headset or car kit you have connected, you can then start using the headset or car kit to listen to music and/or make and...
  • Page 208: Disconnecting Or Unpairing From A Bluetooth Device

    Disconnecting or unpairing from a Bluetooth device Disconnecting a Bluetooth device Press HOME networks > Bluetooth settings. In the Bluetooth devices section, press and hold the device to disconnect. Tap Disconnect. Unpairing from a Bluetooth device You can make your phone forget its pairing connection with another Bluetooth device.
  • Page 209: Sending Information From Your Phone To Another Device

    Sending information from your phone to another device You can send the following types of information, depending on the device you are sending to: Images and videos  Calendar events  Contacts  Audio files (only unprotected files can be sent) ...
  • Page 210 Music track. With the track displayed on the Now playing  screen, press MENU, and then tap Share > Bluetooth. Voice recording. On the main Voice Recorder screen, tap the  Share button If you are prompted to turn on Bluetooth, tap Turn on. Tap Scan for devices.
  • Page 211: Receiving Information From Another Device

    Receiving information from another device Your device is capable of receiving a wide variety of file types with Bluetooth, including photos, music tracks, and documents such as PDFs. To receive files from another device, you need to have an SD card installed in your phone.
  • Page 212 When you open a received file, what happens next depends on the file type: Media files and documents are usually opened directly in a  compatible application. For example, if you open a music track, it starts playing in the Music application. For a vCalendar file, select the calendar where you want to save ...
  • Page 213: Camera

    Camera basics Whether traveling for business or fun, enjoy taking photos and videos of your trip and encounters with your phone’s camera. Be sure to plug in your microSD card before you use your phone’s camera. Photos and videos captured with the camera will be stored onto your microSD card.
  • Page 214 Menu tab Tap to open the menu panel and change camera settings. See “Changing camera settings” for details. View button Tap to open the Gallery application so you can browse through and view the photos and videos in your storage card. See the Gallery chapter for details.
  • Page 215: Using The Optical Joystick As The Shutter Release

    Using the optical joystick as the shutter release The optical joystick works as the shutter release for the camera. Press the optical joystick to take a photo or begin capturing video. Press it again to stop capturing video. Review screen 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.
  • Page 216: Taking A Photo

    Zooming Before taking a photo or video, you can first use the onscreen zoom bar to zoom in or out of your subject. 1. To display the onscreen zoom bar, tap the Zoom button can also slide your finger up or down the Viewfinder screen. 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 217: Taking A Photo

    Taking a photo Press HOME Before taking the photo, you can zoom in first on your subject. “Zooming” On the Viewfinder screen, tap the Flash button repeatedly to select a camera flash mode depending on your lighting conditions: Frame your subject on the Viewfinder screen. 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 218: Camera Flash Doesn't Turn On

    1 Camera Camera flash doesn’t turn on? Using the flash eats up much battery power. To save battery power, the camera disables the flash (even when you have set the camera flash mode to Auto flash or Flash on) when one of the following occurs: You have an incoming call The flash will be disabled temporarily when you have an incoming...
  • Page 219: Face Detection

    Face detection When you’re auto focusing the phone’s camera to take photos or capture videos of people, the camera can automatically recognize faces and adjust the focus. Capturing a video Press HOME , tap Before capturing video, you can zoom in first on your subject. See “Zooming”...
  • Page 220: Camera Settings

    To stop capturing, press the optical joystick again. Choose what you want to do with the video you’ve just captured. See “Review screen“ for details. Camera settings Open the menu panel to change basic camera settings and access more camera settings. You can also switch between photo and video modes from the menu panel.
  • Page 221: Image Properties

    Exposure There’s a Brightness bar that allows you to adjust the brightness level. Slide your finger up or down the Brightness bar to increase or decrease brightness. Image properties Slide your finger across each of the slider bars to adjust the contrast, saturation, and sharpness.
  • Page 222  Camera Resolution Select a photo or video resolution to use for capturing. Widescreen (photo mode only) When this check box is selected (default), photo resolutions available for selection are in : ratio and you can use the entire Viewfinder screen to frame your subject. When not selected, photo resolutions available for selection are in standard : ratio.
  • Page 223: Metering Mode

    Metering mode Set how the camera measures the amount of light to calculate the best exposure:  Spot metering mode allows the camera to measure light around the focus point.  Center area mode allows the camera to measure light in the center.
  • Page 224: Shutter Sound

     Camera Shutter sound Select or clear this check box, depending on whether you want the camera to play a shutter sound when you press the shutter release. Time stamp (photo mode only) Select this check box when you want the date and time to be added on captured photos.
  • Page 225: Gallery

    About the Gallery application Using the Gallery 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 226 The following are preset albums: Camera shots lets you view photos and videos that are stored in  the camera’s folder. Photos and videos that you set as your favorites will be grouped  under My favorites. All photos lets you view all photos that are stored in all the ...
  • Page 227: Viewing Photos And Videos

    If there are photos or videos under the root path of your storage card (that are not contained in folders), they will be grouped under the Other album. Viewing photos and videos After selecting an album from the Gallery application’s Albums screen, you can browse through the photos and videos of that album either in filmstrip or grid view.
  • Page 228: Viewing A Photo In Landscape Orientation

    To change back to displaying photos and videos in a filmstrip, press MENU and then tap Filmstrip view. Whether you’re in filmstrip or grid view, you can press and hold on  a photo or video to open a selection menu and choose what to do with the photo or video.
  • Page 229: Watching Video

    Zooming in or out on a photo There are two ways you can zoom in or out of a photo: Tap the screen twice quickly to zoom in, then tap the screen  twice quickly again to zoom out. You can also use pinch zooming. Press your thumb and index ...
  • Page 230: Viewing Photos In Your Social Networks

    Viewing photos in your social networks Using the Gallery application, you can view your photos and your friends’ photos that are in your social networks (Facebook and Flickr only). Viewing photos on Facebook You need to be logged in to your Facebook account to view Facebook photos.
  • Page 231: Working With Photos

    Working with photos Whether you’re browsing photos in filmstrip or grid view in the Gallery application, you can press and hold on a photo to open a selection menu and choose what to do with it. You can choose to delete the photo, rotate or crop it, and more.
  • Page 232: Sharing

    To adjust the crop box size, press and hold the edge of the box. When directional arrows appear, drag your finger inward to or outward to resize the crop box. To move the crop box to the part of the photo that you want to crop, drag the crop box to the desired position.
  • Page 233: Sending Photos Or Videos By Email

    Sending photos or videos by email You can send several photos, videos, or both in an email message. They are added as file attachments in your email. Press HOME , tap Tap the album where the photos or videos you want to share are and then on the Share options menu, tap Gmail/Google Mail or Mail.
  • Page 234: Sending Photos Or Videos Using Bluetooth

    Tap the album where the photos you want to share are in. and then on the Share options menu, tap Facebook for HTC Sense. Select the pictures you want to share and then tap Next. Select which album to upload to and set privacy settings for the uploaded pictures.
  • Page 235: Sharing Photos On Flickr

    Sharing photos on Flickr You need to be logged in to your Flickr account to be able to upload pictures. Press HOME , tap Tap the album where the photos you want to share are in. and then on the Share options menu, tap Flickr. Select the pictures you want to share and then tap Next.
  • Page 236 Press HOME , tap Tap the album where the videos you want to share are in. and then on the Share options menu, tap YouTube. Select the videos you want to share and then tap Next. Enter the prompted information, such as description and tags, and select a privacy option.
  • Page 237: Playing Music

    About the Music application Enjoy listening to songs and music on your phone using the Music application. You need to copy music files to your storage card first to use the Music application to play music. To find out how to copy files, see “Copying files to and from the storage card”...
  • Page 238 Tap to turn shuffle on or off. (Shuffle is off when button is gray.) Press and drag your finger across the progress bar to jump to any part of the song. Tap to go to the Library. Tap to go to the previous song in the Now playing list. Tap to play, pause, or resume playing the song.
  • Page 239: Browsing Music In The Library

    Press the VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN button to adjust the  playback volume. If you are using the wired headset to listen to music, press the center  button to toggle between playing and pausing playback. Press the previous or next button to go to the previous or next song. Browsing music in the Library at the bottom-left corner of the Music application’s Playback screen or Now playing list to go to the Library.
  • Page 240: Creating A Playlist

    Creating a playlist Personalize your music experience by creating music playlists. Make a playlist containing just your favorite songs or create one to match your mood for the day. You can make as many playlists as you like. Press HOME at the bottom-left corner of the screen to go to the Library.
  • Page 241 Adding more songs to a playlist In the Library, tap or slide your finger on the bottom row to go to the Playlists category. Tap a playlist to open it. Press MENU and then tap Add songs. Go to the Songs category or any other category. 5.
  • Page 242: Setting A Song As Ringtone

    Deleting playlists In the Library, tap or slide your finger on the bottom row to go to the Playlists category. Press MENU and then tap Delete playlists. Select the playlists to delete and then tap Delete. Setting a song as ringtone You can select a song from the Music application’s Library and set it as your phone’s ringtone or a ringtone for a certain contact.
  • Page 243: About The Music Widget

    Sending music using Bluetooth You can select a song from the Music application’s Library and send it to someone’s phone or your computer using Bluetooth (only unprotected files can be sent). Press HOME at the bottom-left corner of the screen to go to the Library.
  • Page 244: Maps And Location

    Using Google Maps Google Maps lets you track your current location, view real-time traffic situations, and receive detailed directions to your destination. It also provides a search tool where you can locate places of interest or an address on a vector or aerial map, or view locations in street level. You need an active mobile data or Wi-Fi connection to use Google ...
  • Page 245 Finding your location Press HOME , and then tap On the Google Maps screen, press MENU and then tap My Location. Your location is shown on the map as a blinking blue dot. Moving on the map Swipe your finger on the screen or the optical joystick to view other areas of the map.
  • Page 246 Getting an address and additional information for a location Touch & 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. Looking at a location in Street View Street View mode (available only in selected areas) provides a street- level view of the location.
  • Page 247: 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 248: Searching For A Location

    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)” in this chapter. To select more layers such as transit lines or maps that you ...
  • Page 249 As you enter information, a list of all the places which you have  searched or visited before appears on the screen. You can also tap an address on the menu to show its location on the map. You can also tap ...
  • Page 250: Getting Directions

    Getting directions Use Google Maps to get detailed directions to your destination. While viewing a map, press MENU and then tap Directions. Enter the starting point in the first text box, then enter your destination in the second text box. By default, your current location is entered in the Starting point box.
  • Page 251 Maps and location 1 When you are finished viewing or following the directions, press MENU and then tap More > Clear map to reset the map. Your destination is automatically saved in the Google Maps history.
  • Page 252: Finding Your Friends With Google Latitude (Available By Country)

    Finding your friends with Google Latitude (available by country) Google Latitude™ user location service lets you and your friends share locations and status messages with each other. It also lets you send instant messages and emails, make phone calls, and get directions to your friends’...
  • Page 253 If prompted, tap Yes. If your friends already use Latitude, they receive an email request and a notification on Latitude. If they have not yet joined Latitude, they receive an email request that tells them to sign in to Latitude with their Google Account. Responding to an invitation When you get a sharing request from a friend, you can: Accept and share back.
  • Page 254 Connecting with and managing 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. Show on map Shows the friend’s location on the map.
  • Page 255 Changing privacy settings You have control over how and when you can be found by your friends. Only the last location sent to Latitude is stored with your Google Account. If you turn off Latitude or are hiding, no location is stored.
  • Page 256: Using Htc Footprints

    Google Maps, continue the GPS search, or stop the GPS search. You may also be asked if you want HTC Footprints to automatically determine the address for the location.
  • Page 257: Revisiting A Footprint

    Revisiting a footprint Press HOME , and then tap At the bottom of the screen, slide your finger to select the footprint category. Tap the footprint you want to revisit. Scroll down to see more information. You can tap the information fields to view more information about the footprint, call a stored phone number, and more.
  • Page 258: Editing Or Deleting A Footprint

    Search for the address in Google Maps. Open the web page. Show the GPS location in Google Maps. Editing or deleting a footprint Press HOME , and then tap 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 259: Importing Footprints

    Press HOME , tap To export all your footprints, on the All footprints tab  MENU and then tap Export. To export all the footprints from a particular category, while  viewing that category, press MENU and then tap Export. To export a single footprint, open the footprint, press MENU and ...
  • Page 260: More Apps

    Watching videos on YouTube YouTube is an online video streaming service that allows you to view videos that have been uploaded by YouTube members. Press HOME , and then tap videos grouped into categories, such as Most viewed, Most discussed, Most recent, and Top rated.
  • Page 261: Searching For Videos

    Press MENU to rank, comment on, share, flag as inappropriate,  and interact with the video in other ways. Press BACK to stop playback, and return to the videos list. Searching for videos Press HOME , and then tap On the YouTube screen, press SEARCH Enter a search keyword, and then tap to enter a search keyword by speaking into the microphone.
  • Page 262: Capturing A Video And Sharing It On Youtube

    Capturing a video and sharing it on YouTube You need to be signed in to your Google Account to upload your video to YouTube. Press HOME Press the optical joystick to start capturing video. When you are done capturing, press the optical joystick again. Tap Done. Enter a title, description, and tags for your video.
  • Page 263: Viewing Documents, Presentations, And Spreadsheets

    Zoom to change the zoom level to either Fit to screen or Fit  to width. This is not available when Reformatted is selected for View. Go to go to a specific page on the PDF.  More to search the PDF and view file properties or information ...
  • Page 264 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. For Excel files, press MENU, and then tap Worksheet to view  other worksheets on the file.
  • Page 265: Keeping Track Of Your Stocks

    Keeping track of your stocks Use Stocks to get the latest stock updates for stock quotes and market indices you follow. 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 266: Adding A Stock Quote Or Stock Market Index

    Adding a stock quote or stock market index Press HOME , and then tap On the Stocks screen, tap screen. If there are no stock quotes or indices onscreen, tap Tap here to add a stock or index at the top of the screen. Enter the stock quote or stock market index on the text field, and then tap On the results list, tap the stock quote or stock market index you...
  • Page 267: Manually Updating Stock Information

    Select the Auto-sync data check box. Downloading stock information automatically may incur additional fees from Verizon Wireless. Tap Set download frequency, and then select frequency to check for updates. Manually updating stock information Press HOME , and then tap Press MENU, and then tap Update. Adding the Stocks widget Press HOME , and then tap...
  • Page 268: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the radio FM Radio lets you listen to FM radio stations on your phone. You need to connect a headset first to the audio jack of your phone to use FM Radio. FM Radio uses the stereo headset as the FM radio antenna.
  • Page 269: Listening To An Fm Station

    Tap to change the name of the current station you are tuned into. Tap to fine tune the radio frequency by +0.1 MHz. Radio signal strength 10 Turn FM radio on or off. Listening to an FM station Press HOME , and then tap The first time you open FM Radio, it automatically scans for available FM stations, saves them as presets, and plays the first...
  • Page 270: Sharing A Voice Clip

    Minimizing or turning off FM Radio Do one of the following: Press BACK  background so you can listen to the radio while going to another screen. On the FM Radio screen, tap  FM Radio screen to turn FM Radio off. Recording your voice Voice Recorder is useful for quickly recording thoughts.
  • Page 271: Setting A Voice Clip As A Ringtone

    On the All recording screen, press and hold the voice recording you want to share, and then tap Share on the options menu. On the Share options menu, select how you want to share the voice recording. To learn how to send files through Bluetooth, see the Bluetooth chapter.
  • Page 272  More apps Hold the device’s microphone near your mouth and speak your search query clearly into the microphone (for example “New York City”). The web browser opens and displays search results.
  • Page 273: Opening Navigator

    More apps  Navigator Navigator gives you quick and convenient access to the phone, voice search, and navigation apps such as Footprints and Google Maps when the phone is mounted on the car kit. (The car kit with in-car holder for your phone is purchased separately.) Opening Navigator Press HOME , and then tap...
  • Page 274: Using Flashlight

    Using Flashlight Never get caught in the dark again. The Flashlight application turns on your phone’s LED flashlight to shine a light wherever you need it. On the Home screen, tap Flashlight opens with the light on at the lowest of three brightness levels.
  • Page 275: Finding And Installing Apps From Android Market

    Finding and installing apps from 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 276: Finding And Installing An Application

    Paid apps are currently only available in certain countries. Finding and installing an application When you install apps from Android Market and use them on your phone, they may require access to your personal information (such as your location, contact data, and more) or access to certain functions or settings of your phone.
  • Page 277: Creating A Google Checkout Account

    You need a Google Checkout account to purchase items on Android Market. See “Creating a Google Checkout account” to set up a Google Checkout account if you do not have one. The subsequent screen notifies you whether the app will require access to your personal information or access to certain functions or settings of your phone.
  • Page 278: Requesting A Refund For An Application

    When you’ve used Google Checkout once to purchase an application from Android Market, the phone remembers your password, so you don’t need to enter it the next time. For this reason, you should secure your phone to prevent others from using it without your permission. See the Security chapter to learn how to secure your phone.
  • Page 279: Sharing Games And Applications

    Uninstalling an application You can uninstall any application that you have downloaded and installed from Android Market. Press HOME On the Downloads screen, tap the application you want to uninstall, and then tap Uninstall. When prompted, tap OK to remove the application on your phone.
  • Page 280 Tap an application, and then choose how to share it: Facebook Post the link to Facebook. See “Facebook for HTC Sense and Facebook for Android application” in the Social chapter. Friend Stream Post the link to Facebook and Twitter. See “Using Friend Stream“ in the Social chapter.
  • Page 281 When your friends see the link in your sent text, email, or status update, they can simply tap the link to go directly to the game or application in Android Market to download it. While entering your status update in Friend Stream, you can also ...
  • Page 282 Skype mobile allows you to make and receive unlimited Skype-to- Skype calls or instant messages to anyone on Skype around the world. With Skype Mobile on your Droid Incredible by HTC you can now talk to your heart’s content from anywhere.
  • Page 283: Amazon Mp3

    More apps  Amazon MP3 Find and buy millions of MP songs at Amazon.com. All music downloads are DRM-free, so you’re not restricted in how you use your music. To open the Amazon MP, press HOME , and then tap >...
  • Page 284: Vz Navigator

     More apps VZ Navigator® Tells you where you are and what's nearby using Bing™ search. Transform your phone into a powerful navigation device and discover destinations around town or around the globe. To open the VZ Navigator, press HOME , and then tap >...
  • Page 285: Protecting Your Phone With A Screen Lock

    Security Protecting your phone with a screen lock You can secure your phone by requiring a screen unlock pattern, a numeric PIN, or a password every time your phone is turned on or every time it wakes up from sleep mode (screen is off). Setting a screen unlock pattern Press HOME Scroll down the screen, and then tap Security >...
  • Page 286: Setting A Password

    To change your unlock screen pattern, press HOME then tap Settings > Security > Change screen lock. When you fail to draw the correct unlock pattern on the screen after five attempts, you will be prompted to wait for 0 seconds before you can try again.
  • Page 287: Settings On Your Phone

    Settings Settings on your phone Control and customize phone settings on the Settings screen. To open the Settings screen, press HOME > MENU, and then tap Settings. Personalize Select a scene, set the Home screen or Lockscreen wallpaper to use, and set the default ringtone to use for incoming calls.
  • Page 288  Settings Display Turn automatic screen rotation on or off, and set the screen brightness and screen timeout. Accounts & sync Log in or out from your social network accounts, Google Account, and Exchange ActiveSync account. You can also manage synchronization and other settings for your accounts.
  • Page 289 Settings 9 SD & phone storage Check the available storage card and phone memory. You can also reset the phone. See the Backup, Update and Reset chapter for more details. Date & time Set the date and time, time zone, and date or time format. To turn off auto time synchronization and be able to manually change time zone settings, see “Changing time zone settings”...
  • Page 290: Changing Display Settings

    Changing display settings Adjusting the screen brightness manually Press HOME Brightness. Clear the Automatic brightness check box. Drag the brightness slider to the left to decrease or to the right to increase the screen brightness. Tap OK. Adjusting the time before the screen turns off After a period of inactivity, the phone screen turns off to conserve battery power.
  • Page 291: Recalibrating The G-Sensor

    Recalibrating the G-sensor Recalibrate the screen if you feel that the screen orientation does not respond properly to the way you hold the phone. Press HOME > MENU, then tap Settings > Display. Scroll down the screen, and then tap G-Sensor calibration. Place the phone on a flat and level surface, and then tap Calibrate.
  • Page 292: Changing Sound Settings

    Changing sound settings Setting a sound profile Switch to vibrate or silent mode, or use the normal phone sound settings. Press HOME profile. On the Choose a profile options menu, tap the sound profile you want to use. Enabling or disabling audible selection You can choose to play a sound when you are selecting items onscreen.
  • Page 293: Changing The Phone Language

    Changing the phone language When you turn your phone on for the first time, you are prompted to select the language you would like to use. You can also change the language on the fly whenever you like. Changing the language adjusts the keyboard layout, date and time formatting, and more.
  • Page 294: Checking The Power Usage Of Applications

    Cut down on activities such as Internet browsing. Wireless data  consumes a lot of power. Avoid making very long phone calls or using the camera for  extended periods of time. Consider carrying a spare battery for times when you can’t ...
  • Page 295: Clearing Application Cache And Data

    Clearing application cache and data Press HOME > MENU, and then tap Settings. Scroll down the screen, and then tap Applications > Manage applications. On the Manage applications screen, tap the application whose cache and/or data you want to delete. Press MENU to bring up sort and filter options.
  • Page 296: Checking Information About Your Phone

    Check the version and other information about the Android platform being used by the phone. You can also check the version of the web browser. Legal information Read legal information from HTC and Google, and licenses used by the phone. > MENU, and then tap Settings.
  • Page 297: Backup, Update And Reset

    Backing up your contacts Your phone features Verizon Backup Assistant, which automatically backs up your contacts to an online server. You must first create an account on the Verizon Wireless website. You can set up the Backup Assistant when you first turn on your phone.
  • Page 298: Manually Backing Up Your Contacts

    Manually backing up your contacts Press HOME Scroll down the screen, and then tap Accounts & sync. Tap Backup Assistant. Tap Sync now. For more information on how to use Backup Assistant and to create a Backup Assistant account, go to: https://wbillpay.verizonwireless. com/vzw/nos/ba_nab/overview_def.jsp Updating your phone’s system software From time to time, system software updates for your phone may be...
  • Page 299: Checking For Phone System Software Updates Manually

    Checking for phone system software updates manually Press HOME Scroll down the screen, and then tap About phone > System updates. Your phone checks for system software updates. If no update is available the message “Your system is currently up to date.” appears. Performing a hard/factory reset You can return your phone to its original state, as it was when it left the factory.
  • Page 300 On the Factory data reset screen, tap Reset phone, and then tap Erase everything. Performing a factory reset using phone buttons If you cannot turn on your phone or access the phone settings, you can still perform a factory reset by using the buttons on the phone. With the phone turned off, press and hold the VOLUME DOWN button, and then briefly press the POWER button.
  • Page 301: Specifications

    CPU speed 1 GHz Platform Android™ with HTC Sense™ Memory ROM: 1 MB RAM:  MB Dimensions (LxWxT) . x .0 x 0. inches (11. x . x 11.9 mm) Weight . ounces (10 grams) with battery Display .-inch touch-sensitive screen with 0 X 00 WVGA...
  • Page 302 Connectivity     Camera   Audio supported  formats  Video supported  formats  Battery     (The above are subject to network and phone usage.) Expansion slot microSD™ memory card (SD .0 compatible) AC adapter Voltage range/frequency: 100 ~ 0V AC, 0/0 Hz DC output: V and 1A...
  • Page 303 Browser 192 Calendar application 159 Calendar widget 172 Call history 70 Call services 72 Camera 213 Capturing video 219 Changing your wallpaper 52 Checking information about your phone 296 Checking weather 182 Clock 173 Clock widget (HTC) 173 Conference call 68...
  • Page 304 Event reminders 167 Exchange ActiveSync 113 Extended Home screen 38 Facebook - sharing photos  Facebook for Android 124 Facebook for HTC Sense 123 Factory reset 299 Finger gestures 32 Flash (camera) 217, 219 Flashlight 274 Flickr 235 FM Radio 268...
  • Page 305 Importing contacts from the storage card 82 Internet 186 Inviting guests to your event (Google Account only) 161 Keyboard 90 Library (Music) 239 Listening to the radio 268 Location sources 244 Mail 150 Making an emergency call 63 Making Calls 60 Managing memory 294 Maps 244 Meeting request 154, 162...
  • Page 306 Quickoffice 263 Rearranging or removing widgets and icons on your Home screen 58 Recalibrating the G-sensor 291 Recording your voice 270 Rejecting a call and sending a text message 66 Rejecting an incoming call 66 Removing the back cover 28 Renaming a scene 52 Review screen (Camera) 215 Ringtone 242...
  • Page 307 Taking a photo 217 Tethering 203 Text message 97 Timer 174 Time zone 178 Turning off your phone 34 Turning on your phone 34 Twitter 126 Twittering on your phone 126 Uninstalling third-party applications 295 Updating your phone’s system software 298 Using your phone as a modem 203 vCalendar 171 Video capture 219...

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