HTC EVO Shift 4G Basic Manual

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11/12/10

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  • Page 1 Basics Guide www.sprint.com ©2011 Sprint. SPRINT and the logo are trademarks of Sprint. Other marks are the property of their respective owners. 11/12/10...
  • Page 2 Consejo: Para encontrar una guía para usuarios en español, por favor visita a www.sprint.com Support > Devices To find a user guide in Spanish, please visit www.sprint.com and click – Sprint’s policies often do not Important Privacy Message apply to third-party applications. Third-party applications may access your personal information or require Sprint to disclose your customer information to the third-party application provider.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Calendar ....... . . 46 HTC Sync ....... . 54 1F.
  • Page 4 1G. microSD Card ..... . . 67 Your Device’s microSD Card ....67 Using the Device’s microSD Card...
  • Page 5 3B. Regulatory Notices ....137 Regulatory Agency Identifications ..137 Federal Communication Commission  Interference Statement ....137 SAR Information .
  • Page 7: Tip

    1A. Device Basics Your Device (page 2) Turning Your Device On and Off (page 4) Battery and Charger (page 8) Making and Answering Calls (page 10) Dialing Sprint Services (page 16) Entering Text (page 16) Home Screen (page 20) Tip: Device Software Upgrades –...
  • Page 8: Your Device

    Your Device 1A. Device Basics Key Functions Front Indicator Light (LED) connection status at a glance. Proximity Sensor screen off when you hold the device near your face during a call. When activated, the proximity sensor does not affect the device’s 3G, 4G, or  Wi-Fi connection.
  • Page 9 allows you to search information on the Search Key current screen or application. For example, while in People, press to search for a contact. allows you to go back to the previous Back Key screen, or close a dialog box, options menu, the Notifications panel, or onscreen keyboard.
  • Page 10: Turning Your Device On And Off

    allows you to plug in either a 3.5 mm Headset Jack stereo headset or an optional headset for convenient, hands-free conversations. CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the device. Power Button lets you turn the device on or off or turn the screen on or off, or switch your device to silent mode, vibration mode, or airplane mode.
  • Page 11: Turning Your Device Off

    Turning Your Device Off Press and hold for about two seconds. Note: When the screen is locked and you press only turn off the screen and not the device. You will need to unlock the screen first before you press and hold to turn the device off.
  • Page 12: Notifications Panel

    Notifications Panel Notification icons report the arrival of new messages, calendar events, alarms being set and ongoing settings such as call forwarding being on or the current call status. You can open the Notifications panel to access message, reminder, or event notification tabs. To open the Notifications panel: When a new notification icon appears in the status bar, press and hold the status bar and then drag it...
  • Page 13: Notification Led

    Notification LED The Notification LED located at the left end of the earpiece provides information on the device status or pending notifications. LED Status Indication Solid green Battery is fully charged (when the device is connected to the AC adapter or a computer).
  • Page 14: Battery And Charger

    Battery and Charger WARNING: Use only Sprint-approved or HTC-approved batteries and chargers with your device. The failure to use an Sprint-approved or  HTC-approved battery and charger may increase the risk that your device will overheat, catch fire, or explode, resulting in serious bodily injury, death, or property damage.
  • Page 15 Insert the contact end of the battery first, and then gently push the battery into place. Replace the battery compartment cover and press until it snaps into place, making sure all the locking tabs are seated and there are no gaps around the cover.
  • Page 16: Making And Answering Calls

    Always use a Sprint-approved or HTC-approved desktop charger, travel charger, or vehicle power adapter to charge your battery.
  • Page 17 immediately without entering the rest of the phone number. Note: Smart Dial will also search your contacts if you enter the letters in the name of a contact using the letters on the number pad. As you enter more letters or numbers, the list shows only the corresponding matches.
  • Page 18: Receiving Calls

    Calling a Speed Dial Number To call a stored speed dial number, press and hold a number key. For information on setting up speed dial numbers, see “Dialing Sprint Services” on page 16. You can also place calls from your device using your History listings (page 35) and Automatic Speech Recognition (page 63).
  • Page 19: Missed Call Notification

    Rejecting a Call and Sending a Text Message You can automatically send a default text message to a caller and reject the incoming voice call. Press Send message when you have an incoming call to send the text message. You can change the default text message by pressing and tapping Phone settings >...
  • Page 20: In-Call Options

    To call the 911 emergency number normally or when your account is restricted: Unlock the screen. For more information, see “Turning the Screen Off When Not in Use.” on the Home screen. Enhanced 911 (E911) Information This device features an embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) chip necessary for utilizing E911 emergency location services where available.
  • Page 21: Finding A Phone Number

    WARNING: Because of higher volume levels, do not place the device near your ear during speakerphone use. End-of-Call Options After you receive a call from or make a call to a phone number that is not in your People list, you can choose to save the number to People.
  • Page 22: Dialing Sprint Services

    Dialing From the People List Press and tap > People Tap the entry you want to call. . (For example, Call [Type of Number] mobile Dialing Sprint Services Dial the appropriate service number: – Customer Service – Sprint 411 – Account Information –...
  • Page 23 Start an app or select a field that requires entry of text or numbers. Press the letter keys to enter text. Press the following keys to enter uppercase letters, numbers, special characters, or symbols: Shift key Press once to capitalize the next letter you ●...
  • Page 24: Using The Onscreen Keyboard

    Use the navigation key to the right of the slideout keyboard to move the cursor. Using the Onscreen Keyboard When you start a program or select a box that requires entry of text or numbers, the onscreen keyboard becomes available. You can choose from three keyboard layouts: QWERTY Compact QWERTY...
  • Page 25 Entering Text Use the following keys while entering text using the onscreen keyboard: Press and hold keys with gray characters at the top to enter numbers, symbols, or accented letters. Shift key. Tap to capitalize the next letter you enter. Tap twice to turn on caps lock. Numeric key.
  • Page 26: Home Screen

    Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for many applications and functions. The Home screen allows you to add items like application icons, shortcuts, folders, and widgets to give you instant access to information and applications. 1A. Device Basics : Displays device status and notification Status Bar icons.
  • Page 27: Customizing The Home Screen

    On the Add to Home screen, tap the item you want to add to the Home screen or an extended screen: Widget : Add HTC or Android™ widgets to a screen such as a clock, calendar, mail, people, Footprints, and more.
  • Page 28 Without lifting your finger, drag the icon to the position you want on the screen, and then release Note: Widget Most HTC widgets offer various layouts and sizes to fit your needs. Select You may need to slide to another screen or remove a widget on the screen first if there is no space to place the new widget.
  • Page 29 To remove a screen item: Press and hold the item on the screen you want to remove to activate Edit mode. Drag the icon to into Release when the dragged icon and both turn red. To create a folder and add items to it: You can create folders on a screen to hold application icons or shortcuts.
  • Page 30: Settings

    1B. Settings Sound Settings (page 24) Display Settings (page 27) Location Settings (page 29) Messaging Settings (page 29) Airplane Mode (page 31) TTY Use With Sprint Service (page 31) Privacy Settings (page 33) Data Synchronization Settings (page 33) Application Settings (page 34) Sound Settings Phone Ring Tone Select a default ring tone for incoming calls.
  • Page 31: Adjusting The Device's Volume Settings

    Adjusting the Device’s Volume Settings Adjust your device’s volume settings to suit your needs and your environment. > Press and tap Settings > Sound Volume Drag the volume sliders on the screen to adjust the ringtone, media, alarm, or notification volume and then tap Note: You can adjust the ringer volume in standby mode (or...
  • Page 32: Silence All

    Silence All The Silence All option allows you to mute all sounds without turning your device off. To activate Silence All: Press the volume button down in standby mode until you see the image below on the screen. The Silence All mode icon ( bar.
  • Page 33: Display Settings

    Press and tap Do one of the following: Live wallpapers animated wallpapers. HTC wallpapers to use a picture that you have Gallery captured using the camera or copied to your device as a wallpaper. You can crop the picture before setting it as a wallpaper.
  • Page 34: Adjusting The Brightness

    Adjusting the Brightness By default, the screen brightness automatically adjusts depending on the surrounding lighting conditions. To manually adjust screen brightness > Press and tap Settings > Display and then clear the Brightness check box. brightness Drag the slider to adjust the brightness. Changing the Screen Orientation By default, the screen orientation automatically changes when the device is rotated.
  • Page 35: Location Settings

    Location Settings Your device is equipped with a Location feature for use in connection with location-based services. The Location feature allows the network to detect your position. Turning Location off will hide your location from everyone except 911. Note: Turning Location on will allow the network to detect your position using GPS technology, making some...
  • Page 36 To display a notification and vibrate the device when you receive a message: Press and tap > Messages Press and then tap Settings Scroll down the screen and select the notification sound Vibrate Note: Notification sound to choose a notification sound. Press To flash the screen when you receive a message: >...
  • Page 37: Airplane Mode

    To add a new preset message: Press and tap > Messages > New message Tap the “Tap to compose” text box. Press and tap . (You will see the list of Quick text preset messages.) To add a new message, press Enter your message and tap message will be added to the beginning of the list.) Airplane Mode...
  • Page 38 jack. If this cable was not provided with your TTY device, contact your TTY device manufacturer to purchase the connector cable. When establishing your Sprint service, please call Sprint Customer Service using the state Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) by first dialing state TRS with this number: 866-727-4889...
  • Page 39: Privacy Settings

    Privacy Settings Resetting Your Device Resetting the device deletes all data, including downloaded applications, and resets the device back to its initial state — the state before you turned on the device for the first time. Important: Make sure to back up important data you have on the device before you reset it.
  • Page 40: Application Settings

    Application Settings Allowing Installation of Third-Party Programs By default, you can install only programs and games downloaded from the Android Market. To install third-party programs on the device: > Press , tap Settings > Applications then select the Unknown sources To uninstall third-party programs on the device: >...
  • Page 41: History

    1C. History Viewing History (page 35) Making a Call From History (page 36) Saving a Number From History (page 36) Viewing History History is a list of phone numbers (or People entries) for calls you placed, accepted, or missed. History makes redialing a number fast and easy.
  • Page 42: Making A Call From History

    Making a Call From History Press and tap > People Tap the Call history tab Tap an entry on the Call history list to place a call to that entry. Note: You cannot make calls from History to entries identified No ID Restricted Tip:...
  • Page 43: People

    Phone contacts a New People Entry” on page 40. Exchange ActiveSync Server see “Email” on page 98. Contacts on your computer see “HTC Sync” on page 54. For more information, see “Your Facebook Contacts List” on page 39. To open People:...
  • Page 44: Using The People Screen

    Using the People Screen The People screen gives you easy access to all your contacts, as well as even faster access to the people and groups of people you contact most often. The People screen has the following tabs: gives you access to all contacts on your device, including Google contacts, Exchange ActiveSync contacts, Phone contacts, and Facebook contacts.
  • Page 45: Your Contacts List

    Your Contacts List tab of the People screen shows all your contacts, including Google contacts, Exchange ActiveSync contacts, Phone contacts, and Facebook contacts. Note: If you signed in to your Google Account and Facebook account when you first set up the device, your contacts from those accounts will appear in the contacts list when you open People.
  • Page 46: Adding A New People Entry

    Adding a New People Entry On the tab, tap Add contact screen. Note: If you have set up a Google Account or an Exchange ActiveSync email account, the appears to determine which account the contact will sync with. Tap the box, enter the first and last name of Name the contact, and choose the order in which to...
  • Page 47: Selecting A Ringer Type For An Entry

    Adding a Number to an Entry in People Display an entry in People. (See “Displaying an Entry in People” for details.) Scroll down the screen and tap Scroll down the screen and tap Tap the type of phone number you want to add. (For example, Home Work...
  • Page 48: Finding Entries In People

    Scroll down the screen and tap at the top-left corner of the screen. Gallery Camera If you selected , select an album to find the Gallery picture, tap the picture you want to use, crop the picture, and tap Save If you selected , the camera will launch Camera...
  • Page 49: Connecting With Your Social Networks

    To dial the entry’s default phone number (Primary), tap the number under Action Connecting with Your Social Networks Facebook for HTC Sense View your Facebook updates in supported applications on the device. Facebook for  HTC Sense - People Facebook for ...
  • Page 50: Facebook For Android

    After signing in to Facebook for HTC Sense, you can: Download your Facebook contacts and their contact details to People on your device. Your Facebook contacts’ status updates display on your contacts list. Browse through Facebook photo albums in Gallery.
  • Page 51 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 Select both, you’ll have to sign in to both using the same...
  • Page 52: Calendar & Tools

    1E. Calendar & Tools Calendar (page 46) HTC Sync (page 54) Calendar Use Calendar to create and manage events, meetings, and appointments. Your Calendar helps organize your time and reminds you of important events. Depending on your synchronization settings, your device’s Calendar stays in sync with your Calendar on the Web, Exchange ActiveSync calendar, and Outlook calendar.
  • Page 53 Select to create an Outlook Calendar PC Sync event to sync with your computer. Select Exchange to create an Exchange ActiveSync calendar event. Enter a name for the event. To specify the date and time of the event, do one of the following: If there is a time frame for the event, tap the dates and times to set them.
  • Page 54: Event Alerts

    If the people to whom you send invitations use Google Calendar, they’ll receive an invitation in Calendar and by email. Sending a Meeting Request (Exchange ActiveSync only) If you have an Exchange ActiveSync account set up on your device, 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 55: Viewing Events

    Tap the upcoming event name to display the event. Note: If you have other pending event reminders, these events will also appear on the screen. Do one of the following: to snooze all event reminders for Snooze all five minutes. –...
  • Page 56 what each color represents, press More > Calendars. When in view, slide left or right across the screen to view earlier or later days. Note: In Day view, the weather information appears only if the event is within the five-day forecast of the Weather application.
  • Page 57: Erasing Events

    Month View In Month view, you’ll see markers on days that have events. When in view: Month 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 58 Choosing Google Calendars to Synchronize with Your Device You can choose which Google Calendars to keep synchronized on your phone or which ones to stop synchronizing. Stop Synchronizing a Google Calendar In any Calendar view, press Calendars Press and tap Remove calendars Select a Google Calendar to remove from your calendars list, and then tap...
  • Page 59: Sending A Vcalendar

    Settings > Accounts & sync > Exchange ActiveSync Synchronizing an Outlook Calendar See “HTC Sync” on page 54 for details. Sending a vCalendar You can send a calendar event as a vCalendar to someone’s phone or your computer using Bluetooth. ...
  • Page 60: Htc Sync

    Here’s what you need to do to install, set up, and use HTC Sync on your computer: Use the HTC Sync installer that’s on the supplied microSD card to install. For the steps on how to install, see “Installing HTC Sync From the microSD Card”...
  • Page 61 Recognize Your Device” for details. Installing HTC Sync From the microSD Card The HTC Sync version on the microSD card that came with your device can be installed on Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7. Make sure that the microSD card is inserted on your device.
  • Page 62 On your computer, double-click follow the onscreen instructions to install HTC Sync. After installing HTC Sync, the HTC Sync icon is added to your computer’s system tray (check the bottom-right side of your computer screen). You can double-click this icon to open HTC Sync.
  • Page 63 HTC Sync recognizes your device Setting up Synchronization for Music Bring the music tracks and songs you play on your computer to your device. If you have playlists created in ®...
  • Page 64 To automatically import your camera shots to your computer during synchronization, select device Camera Shots to PC Photos and videos from your storage card will be saved to the \My Photos\Device Camera Shots folder on your computer. Select Sync PC photos & videos from Choose the folder on your computer that contains your multimedia files, and then click All supported image and video files added to this...
  • Page 65 Only the contact fields supported on your device will be synchronized. Setting up Synchronization for Bookmarks Sync the bookmarks inside the “HTC Bookmarks” favorites folder in your computer’s Web browser with the bookmarks stored in your device’s Web browser. On the Device panel, click...
  • Page 66 When conflicting information is found on both the ● device and computer, HTC Sync keeps the information from your computer. Setting up Synchronization for Documents You can sync files and documents from your computer to your device.
  • Page 67: Synchronizing Your Device

    Installing Apps From Your Computer to Your Device If you have applications (files with an .apk extension) on your computer, you can use HTC Sync to install them to your device. We strongly recommend you install only applications that you trust.
  • Page 68 In the Application Installer file types dialog box, make sure that the Android OS installer file (apk) check box is selected, and then click Note: This dialog box only appears the first time you use the Application Installer. Click Next Click Browse , locate the application file (*.apk) on...
  • Page 69: Voice Services

    1F. Voice Services Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) (page 63) Managing Voice Memos (page 64) Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) You can use your device’s built-in automatic speech recognition (ASR) software to dial a phone number in People or to launch device functions. All you have to do is to talk into the device, and ASR will recognize your voice and complete tasks by itself.
  • Page 70: Managing Voice Memos

    Making a Voice Call With ASR Press and tap > Voice Dialer Wait until you hear a tone and the word “Listening...” appears on the screen. Say “Call [contact name]” to call a person stored in your People list. – or – Say “Dial [contact number]”...
  • Page 71: Voice Memo Options

    Voice Memo Options To play the voice memos you have recorded: After recording a voice memo, tap – or – and then tap the file you want to play. To share a voice memo: Press and tap > Voice Recorder On the Voice Recorder screen, tap On the All recordings screen, press and hold the voice memo you want to share, and then tap...
  • Page 72 Do any of the following: To erase one or more voice memos, select the check boxes at the right side of the voice memo names, and then tap Delete To erase all voice memos, Press , tap Select All and then tap Delete 1F.
  • Page 73: Microsd Card

    1G. microSD Card Your Device’s microSD Card (page 67) Using the Device’s microSD Card as a  USB Drive (page 68) Your Device’s microSD Card The microSD Card Your device is equipped with a 2 GB microSD (Secure Digital) memory card that allows you to store images, videos, music, documents, and voice data on your device.
  • Page 74 your computer’s operating system to safely remove your device, and do either of the following: Disconnect the device from the computer. If you want to keep the device connected to the computer but want the device to be able to access and use the storage card, open the Notifications panel, tap Disk drive...
  • Page 75: Camera & Multimedia

    1H. Camera & Multimedia Taking Pictures and Shooting Videos (page 69) Viewing Pictures and Videos Using Gallery (page 74) Listening to Music (page 79) Taking Pictures and Shooting Videos You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Your device comes with a  5.0 megapixel camera with an autofocus feature that lets you capture sharp pictures and videos.
  • Page 76: Review Screen

    opens the menu panel and lets you Menu tab change the camera settings. For more information, see “Camera Settings.” Autofocus indicator Whenever you point the camera at a different subject or location, the screen shows the autofocus indicator at the center as the camera automatically focuses on the center of the screen.
  • Page 77 Zooming Before taking a photo or video, you can first use the onscreen zoom bar to zoom in or out of your subject. To display the onscreen zoom bar, tap the zoom button . You can also slide your finger up or down the viewfinder screen.
  • Page 78: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures Press and tap > Camera Before taking the photo, you can zoom in on your subject. For more information, see “Zooming.” On the Viewfinder screen, tap the flash button repeatedly to select a camera flash mode depending on your lighting conditions: Auto flash Flash on Flash off...
  • Page 79: Camera Settings

    Recording indicator again to stop capturing. 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 the camera settings. You can also switch between photo and video modes from the menu panel.
  • Page 80: Viewing Pictures And Videos Using Gallery

    Effect You can apply a special effect to photos and videos that you will capture. Scroll through the Effect menu and choose from effects such as adding a sepia tone, solarization, and posterizing. Viewing Pictures and Videos Using Gallery Using the Gallery application, you can view photos and watch videos that you’ve taken with your device’s camera, downloaded, or copied onto your storage card.
  • Page 81 If you stored your files in folders (directories) on the microSD card, Gallery will display these folders as separate albums. lets you view photos and videos that Camera shots are stored in the camera’s folder. lets you view all photos that are stored in All photos all the folders on the storage card.
  • Page 82: Viewing Photos And Videos

    Viewing Photos and Videos After selecting an album from the Albums tab, you can browse through the photos and videos of that album either in filmstrip or grid view. Tap a photo or video to view it in full screen. By default, photos and videos are presented in a horizontal filmstrip.
  • Page 83: Zooming In Or Out On A Photo

    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. – or – You can also use pinch and spread to zoom in or out.
  • Page 84 on YouTube. You can also send them to another phone or your computer using Bluetooth. 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.
  • Page 85: Listening To Music

    Listening to Music You can enjoy listening to songs and music on your device using the Music application. To use the Music application, you first need to copy music files to your storage card. To find out how to copy files to the storage card, see “Your Device’s microSD Card”...
  • Page 86: Browsing Music In The Library

    Tap to go to the previous song in the Now playing list. Tap to go to the Library. Tap to cycle through the repeat modes: repeat all songs ( ), repeat current song ( repeat ( Tap to pause or resume playing the song. Tap to go to the next song in the Now playing list.
  • Page 87: Bluetooth

    1I. Bluetooth Using Bluetooth (page 81) Using Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and wireless phones. The Bluetooth communication range is usually approximately 30 feet.
  • Page 88: Connecting A Bluetooth Headset Or Car Kit

    Connecting a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit You can listen to music over a Bluetooth stereo headset, or have hands-free conversations using a compatible Bluetooth headset or car kit. It’s the same procedure to set up stereo audio and hands-free devices.
  • Page 89: Sprint Service: The Basics

    2A. Sprint Service: The Basics Voicemail (page 83) Text Messaging (SMS) and Multimedia Messaging (MMS) (page 85) Caller ID (page 87) Call Waiting (page 88) Making a 3-Way Call (page 88) Call Forwarding (page 89) Voicemail Setting Up Your Voicemail Your device automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your device is in use or turned off.
  • Page 90: New Voicemail Message Alerts

    New Voicemail Message Alerts When you receive a new voice message, you will see a message in the Notification panel (see “Notifications Panel” on page 6). Note: When you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint Network, you may not receive notification of new voicemail messages.
  • Page 91: Text Messaging (Sms) And Multimedia Messaging (Mms)

    Text Messaging (SMS) and Multimedia Messaging (MMS) With Text Messaging (SMS), you can send and receive instant text messages between your wireless device and another messaging-ready phone. In addition, Text Messaging includes a variety of preset messages, such as “I’m running late, I’m on my way,” that make composing messages fast and easy.
  • Page 92 Sending a Multimedia Message (MMS) Press and tap > Messages. On the All messages screen, tap The Compose screen opens. Fill in one or more recipients. You can either: Enter phone numbers or email addresses in the field. If you’re sending the message to several recipients, separate the phone numbers or email addresses with commas.
  • Page 93: Caller Id

    . Select a contact from your Contact (vCard) device, and then select which contact information you want to attach. . Select the calendar Appointment (vCalendar) event you want to attach. Slideshow Tip: You can also tap to attach an item to your MMS message.
  • Page 94: Call Waiting

    Call Waiting When you’re on a call, Call Waiting alerts you to incoming calls by sounding two beeps. Your device’s screen informs you that another call is coming in and displays the caller’s phone number (if it is available and you are in digital mode).
  • Page 95: Call Forwarding

    Call Forwarding Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls to another phone number – even when your device is turned off. You can continue to make calls from your device when you have activated Call Forwarding. Note: You are charged a higher rate for calls you have forwarded.
  • Page 96: Web And Data Services

    2B. Web and Data Services Connecting Using Wi-Fi (page 90) Connecting Using Sprint 4G (page 91) Getting Started With Data Services (page 92) Using the Device’s Web Browser (page 94) Accessing Email Messages (page 98) Downloading Applications and Games From Android Market (page 104) Weather (page 108) News Feeds (page 110)
  • Page 97: Connecting Using Sprint 4G

    to the network. If you selected a network that is secured with WEP, enter the key, and tap Depending on the network type and its security settings, you may also need to enter more information or choose a security certificate. When your device is connected to a wireless network, the Wi-Fi icon ( ) appears in the status bar and tells...
  • Page 98: Getting Started With Data Services

    Turning Sprint 4G On and Connecting to the Sprint 4G Network Settings >  > Press and tap Wireless & networks Scroll down the screen and select the box to turn Sprint 4G on. The device will automatically scan for the Sprint 4G network and will automatically connect to it.
  • Page 99: Data Connection Status And Indicators

    Finding Your User Name If you aren’t sure what your user name is, you can easily find it on your device. > Press and tap Settings > About phone > Network > Current username Updating Your User Name If you choose to change your user name and select a new one online, you must then update the user name on your device.
  • Page 100: Using The Device's Web Browser

    are viewing a Web page that is completely open), and you can receive calls. If you do not see an indicator, your device does not have a current data connection. To launch a connection, see “Launching a Web Connection.” Turning the Data Connection On or Off Turning your data connection off can help optimize your battery life.
  • Page 101: Going To A Website

    To open the browser menu: Press while on the browser. Options available under the browser menu include: : Returns you to a previously viewed page (after Back having tapped Forward Forward : Returns you to a previously viewed page (after having tapped Back : Allows you to bookmark the current Add bookmark...
  • Page 102: Setting Your Home Page

    Setting Your Home Page With the browser open, press More > Settings > Set home page In the Set home page screen, select the home page you want to use. to set the SprintWeb Use default your home page. to set the current Web page you are Use current browsing as your home page.
  • Page 103: Downloading Applications From The Web

    Zooming In or Out on a Web Page Tap the screen twice quickly to zoom in; tap the screen twice quickly again to zoom out. – or – Spread or pinch the screen to zoom in and out. Downloading Applications From the Web Before you can download applications from the Web, you must first enable downloading from the device settings.
  • Page 104: Accessing Email Messages

    Accessing Email Messages You can send and receive email messages from your favorite POP3/IMAP email account, or from the Exchange ActiveSync account that you use at work right from your device. Mail connected 24 hours a day anywhere on the Nationwide Sprint Network.
  • Page 105 Enter the Exchange ActiveSync account details and then tap Next Note: Your corporate Exchange Server must support auto- detect for the device to automatically set up the Exchange ActiveSync account. If your corporate Exchange Server does not support auto-detect, you will need to enter your Exchange Server settings after you Next .
  • Page 106 To add an attachment, press , and choose from the following options: attachment Picture : Select Camera to take a photo and attach it, or to attach a photo from your storage Gallery card. : Select Video Camcorder attach it, or to attach a video from your Videos storage card.
  • Page 107: Gmail

    Gmail Gmail is Google’s Web-based email service. Gmail is configured if you chose to set up a Google account when you first set up your device. Depending on your synchronization settings, your device’s Gmail is automatically synchronized with your Gmail account on the Web.
  • Page 108 Enter your Gmail username and password, and then tap Sign in After your device connects with the Google servers, select the items you would like to sync with your device and then tap and your device will synchronize Finish setup the selected items.
  • Page 109 with a comma. As you enter email addresses, any matching addresses from your contacts list are displayed. Tap a match to enter that address directly. Note: If you want to send a carbon copy (Cc) or a blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the email to other recipients, press and then tap Add Cc/Bcc...
  • Page 110: Downloading Applications And Games From Android Market

    Tap the star ( ) to star the message. If the sender is a friend in Google Talk, check the button ( ) before the star in the message header to know your friend’s online status. to remove the conversation from your Archive Inbox and transfer it to the All mail folder in your Google Account.
  • Page 111: Finding And Installing An Application

    Finding and Installing an Application When you install apps from Android Market and use them on your device, 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 device.
  • Page 112: Creating A Google Checkout Account

    (for free applications) or Install applications). Note: 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 device.
  • Page 113: Opening An Installed Application

    WARNING: When you’ve used Google Checkout once to purchase an application from Android Market, the device remembers your password, so you don’t need to enter it the next time. For this reason, you should secure your device to prevent others from using it without your permission. (For more information, see “Resetting Your Device”...
  • Page 114: Weather

    Weather can display weather information for your city or weather for up to ten cities. If you consented to turn location service on, you’ll see the weather of your current location right on the HTC Clock widget of your . The Web browser Help Home screen.
  • Page 115: Opening Weather

    Opening Weather Press and tap > Weather to scroll down the screen to see the icon.) To view the weather in other cities, drag your finger upward or downward on the screen. Adding a City On the Weather screen, tap .
  • Page 116: News Feeds

    News Feeds Use the News app to subscribe to news feeds that cover breaking news, sports, top blogs, and more. You can also get updates based on specific keywords you want. The News Screen Press and tap > News scroll down the screen to see the icon.) 1 2 3 2B.
  • Page 117: Reading A Story

    to subscribe to a Add Google news feed channel from Google News. Select the channels you want to subscribe to. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to subscribe to more channels. Done Subscribing to a News Channel by Entering a URL Press and tap >...
  • Page 118: Sprint Hotspot

    If you want to read the whole story, tap . This opens the story in the Web browser.  article See “Navigating on a Web Page” on page 96 to learn how to navigate on the Web page. Sprint Hotspot Sprint Hotspot turns your device into a wireless router and shares your device’s data connection (1xRTT, Sprint 3G, or Sprint 4G) with one or more computers or...
  • Page 119 For a Windows Vista or Windows 7 computer Click Start > Connect To In the Connect to a network dialog box, select the Sprint Hotspot name (or SSID), and then click Connect Note: Your device’s wireless network may not show up in the list of available networks immediately.
  • Page 120: Using Your Device As A Modem

    “Getting Started With Data Services” on page 92. Note: You need to install HTC Sync before you can use your device as a modem. See “HTC Sync” on page 54 for details. Make sure that your device has an active connection with the Sprint 1xRTT data network or the Sprint 3G network.
  • Page 121: Entertainment: Tv And Music

    2C. Entertainment: TV and Music TV (page 115) Music - MP3 Store (page 116) Sprint TV gives you the ability to listen to audio clips and to view video clips right from your device’s display. Watch live TV and catch up on episodes of your favorite shows –...
  • Page 122: Music - Mp3 Store

    Tap a channel from the Sprint TV listings or to select an available category. Note: The first time you access a channel, the system will prompt you to purchase access (unless the channel doesn't have a monthly fee). Select purchase access, or select of the selected channel.
  • Page 123 displays the bestselling songs Bestselling Songs on Amazon. lets you search songs or albums Browse by Genre by musical genres. gives you the option of searching for Search specific songs, albums, or artists. Just use the keyboard to enter your search criteria in the “Search Amazon MP3”...
  • Page 124: Gps Navigation

    2D. GPS Navigation GPS Services (page 118) TeleNav GPS Navigator (page 119) GPS Services Your device’s built-in GPS capability gives you access to a number of location-based services, including TeleNav Navigation Google Maps, 2D. GPS Navigation Activating Location Mode Before using any of the location-based services, you must turn on your device’s location mode.
  • Page 125: Telenav Gps Navigator

    TeleNav GPS Navigator TeleNav GPS Navigator™ gives you turn-by-turn directions onscreen and over speakerphone. Note: Depending on your service plan, TeleNav GPS Navigator may require a monthly subscription.  Contact Sprint for information and pricing. Registering TeleNav GPS Navigator Before you can use TeleNav GPS Navigator, your device and service must be registered.
  • Page 126: Important Safety Information

    3A. Important Safety Information Important Health Information and Safety Precautions (page 120) General Precautions (page 127) Additional Safety Information (page 130) This Basics Guide contains important operational and safety information that will help you safely use your Failure to read and follow the information device.
  • Page 127: Safety Precautions For Power Supply Unit

    This product should be operated only with the following designated power supply unit(s).  AC Adapter HTC, Model TC U250 Handle battery packs carefully This product contains a Lithium-ion polymer or Lithium-ion battery. There is a risk of fire and burns if the battery pack is handled improperly.
  • Page 128 Note: This product should be operated only with the following designated Battery Pack(s).  HTC, Model RHOD160. Take Extra Precautions Keep the battery or device dry and away from water or any liquid as it may cause a short circuit.
  • Page 129: Safety In Aircraft

    Do not allow the leaking fluid to come in contact with eyes. If already in contact, DO NOT rub; rinse with clean water immediately and seek medical advice. Take extra precautions to keep a leaking battery away from fire as there is a danger of ignition or explosion.
  • Page 130: Explosive Atmospheres

    Explosive Atmospheres When in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere or where flammable materials exist, the product should be turned off and the user should obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
  • Page 131: Hearing Aids

    If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so.
  • Page 132: Electrical Safety

    Avoiding contact with the antenna area when the phone is IN USE optimizes the antenna performance and the battery life. Antenna location 3A. Important Safety Information Electrical Safety Accessories Use only approved accessories. Do not connect with incompatible products or accessories.
  • Page 133: General Precautions

    General Precautions You alone are responsible for how you use your device and any consequences of its use. You must always switch off your phone wherever the use of a phone is prohibited. Use of your phone is subject to safety measures designed to protect users and their environment.
  • Page 134 Do not expose your phone or its accessories to extreme temperatures, minimum -4°F (-20°C) and maximum 122°F (50°C). Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. Do not carry your phone in your back pocket as it could break when you sit down. Send the product for service.
  • Page 135 Avoid placing device near air bags. Do not place a phone in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Store the phone safely before driving your vehicle. Use only manufacturer-approved mounting accessories. Do not use the product on an unstable table, cart, stand, tripod, or bracket.
  • Page 136: Additional Safety Information

    Product produces loud noise. This phone is capable of producing loud noises which may damage your hearing. Using the product during emergencies. This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore, you must never rely solely on any wireless phone for emergency communications.
  • Page 137: Electronic Devices

    Using The Phone While Driving Is Extremely Dangerous Talking on or using your device while driving is extremely dangerous and is illegal in some states. Remember, safety comes first. Check the laws and regulations on the use of phones in the areas where you drive.
  • Page 138: Turn Off Your Device In Dangerous Areas

    Electronic Devices in Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle. Posted Facilities Turn your device OFF where posted notices so require.
  • Page 139: Antenna Safety

    areas where the air contains chemicals or articles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders; and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle’s engine. General Safety and Other Precautions Your device is a high quality piece of equipment. Before operating, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the product, battery and AC phone charger.
  • Page 140: Battery Safety

    Do not use the device with a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with the skin, a minor burn may result. Please contact your local dealer for replacement antenna. Battery Safety Your device uses a removable and rechargeable lithium ion battery.
  • Page 141 Never touch any fluid that might leak from the built-in battery. Such liquid when in contact with the eyes or skin, could cause injury to the skin or eyes. Should the liquid come into contact with the eyes, irrigate the eyes thoroughly with clean water and immediately seek medical attention.
  • Page 142 cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Always disconnect the travel charger or desktop charger from the power source when it is not in use. 3A. Important Safety Information...
  • Page 143: Regulatory Notices

    3B. Regulatory Notices Regulatory Agency Identifications (page 137) Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement (page 137) SAR Information (page 141) Telecommunications & Internet Association (TIA) Safety Information (page 142) WEEE Notice (page 143) RoHS Compliance (page 144) Owner’s Record (page 144) Basics Guide Proprietary Notices (page 145) This section provides more safety information and regulation statement for using your device.
  • Page 144 interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
  • Page 145 FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices On July 10, 2003, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Report and Order in WT Docket 01- 309 modified the exception of wireless phones under the Hearing Aid Compatibility Act of 1988 (HAC Act) to require digital wireless phones be compatible with hearing-aids.
  • Page 146 Please power off the Bluetooth function while using hearing aid devices with your PG06100. Hearing devices may also be rated. Your hearing device manufacturer or hearing health professional may help you find this rating. Higher ratings mean that the hearing device is relatively immune to interference noise.
  • Page 147: Sar Information

    For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with the HTC Corporation. Accessories supplied or designated for this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines.
  • Page 148: Telecommunications & Internet Association (Tia) Safety Information

    In the U.S. and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile phone used by the public is 1.6 Watts/kg (W/kg) averaged over one gram of tissue. The standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in usage.
  • Page 149: Weee Notice

    Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket. Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference. If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, turn the phone OFF immediately. Hearing Aids Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids.
  • Page 150: Rohs Compliance

    The WEEE logo (shown at the left) on the product or on its box indicates that this product must not be disposed of or dumped with your other household waste. You are liable to dispose of all your electronic or electrical waste equipment by relocating over to the specified collection point for recycling of such hazardous waste.
  • Page 151: Basics Guide Proprietary Notices

    Basics Guide Proprietary Notices ©2011 Sprint. SPRINT and the logo are trademarks of Sprint. HTC, the HTC logo, HTC EVO Shift 4G, Footprints,  HTC Innovation, HTC Sense, and HTC Sync are trademarks or service marks of HTC Corporation. ©2011 Google Inc. Used with permission. Google, ...
  • Page 152: Manufacturer's Warranty

    3C. Manufacturer’s Warranty Manufacturer’s Warranty (page 147) Privacy Restrictions (page 149) Weather Disclaimer (page 149) Warranty Disclaimer (page 149) Limitation of Damages (page 150) 3C. Manufacturer’s Warranty Your device has been designed to provide you with reliable, worry-free service. If for any reason you have a problem with your equipment, please refer to the manufacturer’s warranty in this section.
  • Page 153: Manufacturer's Warranty

    Manufacturer’s Warranty 12 Month Limited Warranty HTC Corporation (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this HTC handheld portable cellular telephone, that should this product or any part thereof during normal consumer usage and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship that...
  • Page 154 HTC Corporation for repair or service. To obtain repairs or replacement within the terms of this Warranty, the product should be delivered with proof of Warranty coverage (e.g., dated bill of sale), the...
  • Page 155: Privacy Restrictions

    Without limiting the foregoing, it is further understood that HTC and its Affiliates are not responsible for any use or of the Accessed Information or the results arising from such use, and that you use such information at your own risk.
  • Page 156: Limitation Of Damages

    Limitation of 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,...
  • Page 157: Index

    Index Numerics 1xRTT 93 3G 93 3-Way Call 88 4G 91 Data Transfer Rates 91 Airplane Mode 31 Amazon MP3 116 Android Market 104 Answering Calls 12 Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) 63 Battery 8–10 Capacity 8 Charging 10 Installing 8 Bluetooth 81 Bluetooth Headset 82 Browser 94...
  • Page 158 Enhanced 911 (E911) 14 Entering Text 16 Event Alert Menu 48 Exchange ActiveSync Out of the Office Reply 101 Face Detection 71 Facebook Facebook for HTC Sense 43 FAQ 45 For Android 44 Gmail 101 Google Talk 104 Index GPS Navigation 119...
  • Page 159 Navigation, GPS 119 News 110 News Screen 110 Notifications Panel 6 Onscreen Keyboard 18 Compact QWERTY 18 Entering Text 19 Phone Keypad 18 QWERTY 18 People 16, 37 Adding a Number 41 Adding an Entry 40 Assigning a Picture 41 Assigning Ringers 41 Editing an Entry 40 Finding Entries 42...
  • Page 160 TTY Use 31 Turning Your Device On and Off 4 TV 115 Vibrate 25 Videos Capturing 72 Voice Dialing 64 Voice Memos 64 Voicemail Clear Icon 84 Notification 83 Retrieving 84 Setting Up 83 Volume 25 Warranty 147 Weather 108 Web 92 see also Data Services Email 98...

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