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  • Page 1 Your HTC Explorer User guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SIM card Storage card Battery Switching the power on or off Entering your PIN Finger gestures Setting up HTC Explorer for the first time Ways of getting contacts into HTC Explorer Home screen Basics Adjusting the volume Sleep mode Status and notifications...
  • Page 3 Using Call history Using Home dialing Call services Turning Airplane mode on or off Search and Web browser Searching HTC Explorer and the Web Using the web browser Downloading from the Web Viewing bookmarks and previously visited pages Setting browser options...
  • Page 4 Contents Adding effects After capturing Changing camera settings Photos, videos, and music Gallery Music Android Market and other apps Finding and installing apps from Android Market Using the Clock Checking Weather Watching videos on YouTube Listening to FM Radio Recording your voice Sharing games and apps Messages Opening Messages...
  • Page 5 Data connection Wi-Fi Connecting to a virtual private network (VPN) Using HTC Explorer as a modem (USB tethering) Connecting HTC Explorer to the Internet through a computer (Internet Pass-through) Bluetooth Bluetooth basics Connecting a Bluetooth headset or car kit Disconnecting or unpairing from a Bluetooth device...
  • Page 6 Contents Optimizing battery life Managing memory Checking information about HTC Explorer Update and reset Software updates Restarting HTC Explorer Resetting HTC Explorer Trademarks and copyrights Index...

  • Page 7: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide In this user guide, we use the following symbols to indicate useful and important information: This is a note. A note often gives additional information, such as what happens when you choose to do or not to do a certain action. A note also provides information that may only be applicable to some situations.

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting started Getting started Inside the box You will find the following inside the box: § HTC Explorer § Battery § USB cable § Power adapter § Safety and regulatory guide We recommend installing a storage card to enhance your experience when using the phone, and for storing photos, videos, music, and other files.
  • Page 9 Getting started Left and right panels 1. USB connector 2. VOLUME controls Back panel 1. 3 megapixel camera 2. Speaker Top panel 1. 3.5mm headset jack 2. POWER...

  • Page 10: Back Cover

    Remove the back cover to access the battery compartment, SIM card slot, and storage card slot. 1. Turn off HTC Explorer and hold it securely upside down with the front facing away from you. 2. With your fingers, pry the bottom of the back cover away from the phone while pressing in with your thumb against the middle of the back cover.

  • Page 11: Sim Card

    3. With the SIM card’s gold contacts facing down and its cut-off corner facing out, insert the SIM card all the way into the SIM card slot. Removing the SIM card Make sure to switch off HTC Explorer before removing your SIM card. 1. Take the back cover off. 2. Remove the battery.

  • Page 12: Storage Card

    Removing the storage card If HTC Explorer is on you must first "unmount" the storage card before removing it to prevent corrupting or damaging the files in the storage card.

  • Page 13: Battery

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

  • Page 14: Switching The Power On Or Off

    § Only the power adapter and USB cable provided in the box must be used to charge the battery. § Do not remove the battery from HTC Explorer while you are charging it using the power or car adapter. 1. Insert the small end of the USB cable into the USB connector.

  • Page 15: Entering Your Pin

    Rotate For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning HTC Explorer sideways. When entering text, you can turn HTC Explorer sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard. Pinch In some apps, like Gallery or the web browser, you can “pinch” the screen using two fingers (for example, thumb and index finger) to zoom in or zoom out when viewing a picture or a web page.

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

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

  • Page 17: Home Screen

    28. Extended Home screen As you start to do more things with HTC Explorer, you might find that one Home screen is not enough. No problem. You can use up to six extra screens. It should be plenty.
  • Page 18 Getting started Using Leap view To jump straight to the screen that you want, press or pinch the screen to show the Leap view. It reveals all seven Home screens as thumbnails. Just tap the one you want and you’ll leap right there.

  • Page 19: Basics

    Basics Basics Adjusting the volume Adjusting the ringer volume changes the volume level of the ringtone, while adjusting the media volume changes the volume level of sound notifications and music or video playback. Adjusting the ringer volume § Press the VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN button to adjust the ringer volume to your desired level.

  • Page 20: Sleep Mode

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

  • Page 21: Status And Notifications

    Basics Opening an app from the lock screen On the lock screen, drag an app icon to the ring to unlock the screen and directly go to the app. You can customize the lock screen in Settings > Personalize > Display tab > Lock screen >...

  • Page 22: Notification Icons

    Problem with SMS/MMS delivery Call forwarding on ™ New Google Talk instant Message forwarding on message HTC Explorer is connected to a New voicemail computer via USB cable Wi-Fi is on and wireless networks Upcoming event are available New updates from your social...

  • Page 23: Notifications Panel

    Basics Bluetooth pairing request Waiting to upload HTC Explorer software update Downloaded Android Market app available installed successfully Update available for an app Song is playing downloaded from Android Market FM Radio app in use Blank card Voice recording is on...

  • Page 24: Switching Between Recently Opened Apps

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

  • Page 25: Connecting Htc Explorer To A Computer

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

  • Page 26: Copying Text, Looking Up Information, And Sharing

    Basics Copying text, looking up information, and sharing In apps such as the web browser and Mail, you can select text and choose what you want to do with it. Selecting text 1. Press and hold on a word. 2. Drag the start and end markers to highlight the surrounding text you want to select.
  • Page 27 Basics YouTube ® Look for videos on YouTube , based on the text that you selected. Google Translate Translate the text to another language. Sharing text 1. After you have selected the text you want to share, tap 2. Choose where to paste and share the selected text, such as in an email message or Facebook status update.

  • Page 28: Personalizing

    Personalizing Personalizing Making HTC Explorer truly yours Make HTC Explorer look and sound just the way you want it. Personalize it with a different wallpaper, skin, ringtone, and notification sound for events such as incoming text, email, and calendar reminders.

  • Page 29: Changing Your Wallpaper

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

  • Page 30: Applying A New Skin

    3. On the Add to home tab, tap Widget. 4. Select a widget that you want. 5. Most HTC widgets are available in a variety of designs and sizes to suit your needs. Slide your finger on the screen from right to left to view the different styles, and then tap Select to choose one.

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

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

  • Page 32: Adding Folders On Your Home Screen

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

  • Page 33: Rearranging The Home Screen

    Personalizing Removing a widget or icon 1. Press and hold the widget or icon you want to remove. HTC Explorer vibrates and you'll see a colored box around the widget or icon. Don’t lift your finger just yet. 2. Drag the widget or icon to 3.

  • Page 34: Using Sound Sets

    By switching between sound sets, you can instantly make HTC Explorer ring or alert you with fun sounds when you're out with friends or change to subtle sounds while you're at work.

  • Page 35: Rearranging Or Hiding Application Tabs

    You can also go to the Messages, Mail, and Calendar apps to choose sounds for new messages, email, and calendar reminders respectively. HTC Explorer automatically saves your choices to the current sound set. Deleting sound sets 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Personalize.

  • Page 36: Shortcuts & Clock Widget

    Personalizing 3. Press and hold the tab you want to show, then drag it down to where you want to position it again. 4. When you’re done, press Shortcuts & Clock widget Open often-used apps or preview their contents right from the Home screen. From the Shortcuts &...
  • Page 37 Personalizing Customizing the Shortcuts & Clock widget You can choose which shortcuts and city appear on the Shortcuts & Clock widget. 1. On the Home screen, tap and hold the Shortcuts & Clock widget. Don't lift your finger just yet. 2.

  • Page 38: Phone Calls

    Phone calls Different ways of making calls Besides making calls from the phone dialer screen on HTC Explorer, you can tap a number in a text message or email to call, or press a single number on the phone dialer to quickly call a contact.

  • Page 39: Using Speed Dial

    Phone calls What is Smart dial? The phone dialer’s Smart dial feature makes it quick and easy for you to place a call. Simply enter the phone number or first few letters of the person’s name you want to call. Smart dial automatically searches and filters your stored contacts and the phone numbers from the call history.

  • Page 40: Calling A Phone Number In A Text Message

    3. Tap Call. Making an emergency call In some regions, you can make emergency calls from HTC Explorer even if you don’t have a SIM card installed or your SIM card has been blocked. 1. On the Home screen, tap 2.

  • Page 41: Receiving Calls

    § Press the VOLUME DOWN or VOLUME UP button. § Press the POWER button. § Place HTC Explorer face down on a level surface. If HTC Explorer is already facing down, it will still ring when there are subsequent incoming calls.

  • Page 42: What Can I Do During A Call

    Phone calls HTC Caller ID Everytime you make a call or your friend gives you a ring, you get to see your friend’s latest status update from social networks like Facebook right on the call screen. You also won’t miss people’s birthdays. You’ll see a birthday reminder, if your friend’s birthday will occur sometime within the next seven days.

  • Page 43: Setting Up A Conference Call

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

  • Page 44: Internet Calls

    4. Enter your account details. 5. Press to save your account. 6. To set HTC Explorer to receive Internet calls on your added account, tap the Receive incoming calls check box. Making an Internet call Make an Internet call to either your contact's Internet calling account or phone number.

  • Page 45: Using Call History

    Mobile button. § When saving the number to an existing contact, tap a contact stored on HTC Explorer, and then select the number type. 4. Tap Save.

  • Page 46: Using Home Dialing

    2. Begin entering the first few digits of a phone number or characters of a contact name on the phone keypad. 3. Tap a phone number or contact from the contact list. HTC Explorer then dials the number with your home country code.

  • Page 47: Call Services

    Phone calls Call services HTC Explorer can directly link to the mobile phone network, and enable you to access and change the settings of various phone services. Call services may include call forwarding, call waiting, voicemail, and more. Contact your mobile operator to find out about the availability of call services.

  • Page 48: Turning Airplane Mode On Or Off

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

  • Page 49: Search And Web Browser

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

  • Page 50: Using The Web Browser

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

  • Page 51: Changing The Screen Orientation

    Search and Web browser Changing the screen orientation Turn HTC Explorer sideways to display the web browser in landscape orientation. If the screen orientation doesn’t change automatically, turn on automatic screen orientation. From the Home screen, press , tap Settings > Display, and then select the Auto-rotate screen check box.

  • Page 52: Downloading From The Web

    2. Follow the website's instructions for downloading the app. Before you can install the downloaded app, you need to set HTC Explorer to allow installation of third-party apps. From the Home screen, press , then tap Settings >...

  • Page 53: Viewing Bookmarks And Previously Visited Pages

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

  • Page 54: Setting Browser Options

    Search and Web browser Viewing a page that you often visit 1. While viewing a webpage, press , and then tap Bookmarks. 2. On the Most visited tab , navigate to the page you want to view, and then tap the page. Clearing the list of most visited pages 1.
  • Page 55 Search and Web browser Choosing when to show Adobe Flash content ® ® Choose which Adobe Flash content you want to see on a webpage, and when you want to view it. 1. From the browser screen, press , and then tap More > Settings > Enable plugins.

  • Page 56: Accounts And Sync

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

  • Page 57: Adding A Social Network Account

    Adding a social network account If you skipped signing in to your social network account (such as Facebook) when you first turned on and set up HTC Explorer, you can still add the account in the settings. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings >...

  • Page 58: Synchronizing An Account Manually

    Removing an account You can remove an account to delete it and all information associated with it from HTC Explorer, for example email, contacts, or settings. Removing an account does not delete information from the online service itself. You cannot remove some accounts, such as the first Google account you signed into, except by deleting all personal information from HTC Explorer with a hard reset.

  • Page 59: People

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

  • Page 60: About The People App

    2. Tap one of the following tabs: Phone Launches the Phone dialer screen. People Gives you access to all contacts on HTC Explorer, online accounts, and more. Groups Lets you assign contacts to groups so you can easily send an SMS, MMS, or email message to a whole group.

  • Page 61: Your Contacts List

    People Your contacts list The People app lists all contacts stored on HTC Explorer and from the online accounts you're logged in to. When you open People after you've just logged in to a new account, you'll be asked whether to add contacts from that account to your contacts list.

  • Page 62: Setting Up Your Profile

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

  • Page 63: Adding A New Contact

    People 4. Do one of the following: § Tap one or more SIM contacts you want to import. § To import all contacts, tap Select all. 5. Tap Save. Adding a new contact 1. From the Home screen, tap > People. 2.

  • Page 64: Importing A Contact From An Exchange Activesync Account

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

  • Page 65: Merging Contact Information

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

  • Page 66: Backing Up Your Contacts To The Storage Card

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

  • Page 67: Deleting Contacts

    People Details Shows the information you have stored for the contact. 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. Thread Shows SMS messages and emails you've received from the contact.

  • Page 68: Sending Contact Information As A Vcard

    Bluetooth Tap Scan for devices, and then tap the device to which you want to send the contact cards. Follow the onscreen messages on HTC Explorer and the other device to pair them and send the files. Mail Compose and send your email message, with the contact cards...

  • Page 69: Contact Groups

    Assign contacts to groups so you can easily send a message or email to a whole group. You can also sync groups on HTC Explorer with the groups in your Google account, accessible via your computer’s web browser. We’ve also added the Frequent group as a special group type that automatically stores the contacts you dial or get calls from the most.
  • Page 70 People Sending a message or email to a group You will be charged for each message sent. For example, if you send a message to a group of five people, you will be charged for five messages. 1. From the Home screen, tap >...

  • Page 71: Adding People Widgets

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

  • Page 72: Changing The Default Communication Method

    People 3. Tap Set default action, and then tap the communication method you want for the contact. 4. Press to return to the People widget on the Home screen. Changing the default communication method 1. On the Home screen, go to the People widget. 2.

  • Page 73: Social

    Social Social Facebook for HTC Sense With Facebook for HTC Sense, you can: § See all your Facebook contacts and their instant status updates in People. When you tap a contact in People, slide to the Updates tab to see updates such as posted status messages, uploads, and profile changes.

  • Page 74: Enjoying Facebook In Friend Stream

    § Signing in to your Facebook account from the Accounts & sync settings or the Facebook app (preinstalled or downloaded from Android Market) automatically signs you in to Facebook for HTC Sense. § You may need to authorize Facebook for HTC Sense to connect to your Facebook account. Enjoying Facebook in Friend Stream Post your status updates, write messages on your friends' Facebook walls, or share your location with your social network.

  • Page 75: Chatting In Google Talk

    Eating out in your fave restaurant? Tell your friends where you are and invite them along. § You must be signed in to Facebook for HTC Sense to use this feature in Friend Stream. § In order to find your location, you also need to enable location sources in Settings >...

  • Page 76: Changing Your Online Status And Picture

    Social Add to chat Add another friend to your chat. The friend you invited and the friend you're currently chatting will receive an invitation to a group chat. Each one who accepts the invitation joins the group chat. End chat End your current chat.
  • Page 77 Social Adding and managing friends The Friends list is where you add and manage your friends in Google Talk. In Google Talk's Friends list, you can: Invite a friend 1. Press , and then tap Add friend. 2. Enter the Google Talk instant messaging ID or Gmail address of the friend you want to add.

  • Page 78: Camera

    Camera basics Whether traveling for business or fun, enjoy taking photos and videos of your trip and encounters with HTC Explorer. § If a storage card is not inserted, you can only take up to five photos, which are saved in the phone storage. When you insert a storage card, the photos on the phone are automatically transferred to the storage card.

  • Page 79: Taking A Photo

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

  • Page 80: Recording Video

    Camera Recording video 1. From the Home screen, tap > Camcorder. 2. Choose the video quality and other camera settings you want to use. 3. Choose an effect to apply to your video. 4. Frame your subject on the Viewfinder screen. 5.

  • Page 81: Changing Camera Settings

    Camera Changing camera settings Open the menu panel to access and change camera settings. To open the camera settings, press Self-portrait (photo Select this option to take your own closeup shot. mode only) Self-timer (photo mode Set a time delay before your camera automatically takes only) the photo.

  • Page 82: Photos, Videos, And Music

    Get an audience by tagging your Facebook friends. To start using Gallery, check first if you have photos or videos copied on HTC Explorer. What’s more, you can edit and add effects to your photos. You can also easily use a photo as your contact icon, location icon, or wallpaper.

  • Page 83: Viewing Photos And Videos

    Photos, videos, and music Viewing photos and videos After you’ve selected an album, you can browse through your photos and videos. Slide your finger up or down to scroll through the thumbnails. Tap a photo or video to view it in full screen. While viewing a photo in full screen, you can press , and then tap Show on map to see the location where you took the photo.

  • Page 84: Watching Videos

    Photos, videos, and music Watching videos While browsing an album, tap a video to play it. Another way to easily get to your videos is to tap from the Homescreen, and then tap Videos. § Use the onscreen controls to play, pause, or stop the video. §...

  • Page 85: Sending Your Photos And Videos

    Photos, videos, and music 5. When directional arrows appear, drag your finger inward or outward to resize the crop box. 6. To move the crop box to the part of the photo that you want to crop, drag the crop box to the desired position. 7.
  • Page 86 4. Select the photos or videos you want to share and then tap Next. In the next few steps, you’ll be asked to turn on Bluetooth on HTC Explorer and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device so the files can be sent.
  • Page 87 Photos, videos, and music 8. Slide to the left to go to the next photo or video. When finished adding tags and descriptions, tap Done. 9. Tap Done. Sharing photos on Picasa You need to be signed in to a Google Account to be able to upload photos to the Picasa ™...

  • Page 88: Viewing Photos In Your Social Networks

    Photos, videos, and music Viewing photos in your social networks Right in the Gallery app, check what you and your friends have uploaded to your social networks. Viewing photos on Facebook You need to be logged in to your Facebook account to view Facebook photos. 1.

  • Page 89: Music

    Photos, videos, and music Music Listening to music Enjoy listening to songs and music on HTC Explorer using the Music app. You need to copy music files to your storage card first to use the Music app to play music.

  • Page 90: Browsing Music In The Library

    Photos, videos, and music You can also pause music playback right from the Notifications panel. About the Music widget You can use the Music widget to play music right from your Home screen. Browsing music in the library 1. Tap on the Music app’s Now playing screen or Now playing list to go to the library.
  • Page 91 Photos, videos, and music 7. Select the check boxes of songs you want to add to the playlist and then tap Add. 8. Tap Save. Playing the songs in a playlist 1. In the library, tap or slide your finger on the bottom row to go to the Playlists category.

  • Page 92: Finding Music Videos On Youtube

    Share (or More > Share). 5. Tap Bluetooth. In the next few steps, you’ll be asked to turn on Bluetooth on HTC Explorer and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device so the music can be sent. Finding music videos on YouTube You can find music videos of the song you’re listening to on YouTube.

  • Page 93: Android Market And Other Apps

    Finding and installing apps from Android Market Android Market is the place to go to find new apps for HTC Explorer. Choose from a wide variety of free and paid apps ranging from productivity apps, entertainment, to games. ™...

  • Page 94: Uninstalling An App

    Android Market and other apps 4. To download or purchase the app, tap FREE (for free apps) or the price button under Buy (for paid apps). 5. Tap OK to accept the permissions for the app and begin downloading and installing the app.

  • Page 95: Using The Clock

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

  • Page 96: Setting An Alarm

    3. Scroll through the list and tap your home city. Setting the time zone, date, and time To set the time zone, date, and time on HTC Explorer manually, you need to turn off auto time sync first. 1. On the World Clock tab, press and then tap Local time settings.
  • Page 97 § Tap Repeat. Select which days of the week to sound the alarm, and then tap OK. § Select the Vibrate check box if you want HTC Explorer to also vibrate when the alarm goes off. 4. After you've finished setting the alarm, tap Done.

  • Page 98: Checking Weather

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

  • Page 99: Watching Videos On Youtube

    2. Scroll through the list of videos, and then tap a video to watch it. 3. While watching a video, you can: § Turn HTC Explorer sideways or double-tap the screen to watch the video in full screen. § Tap the video screen to pause, resume playback, or drag the slider to jump to a different part of the video.

  • Page 100: Listening To Fm Radio

    Tune in and listen to your favorite radio stations using the FM Radio app. You need to connect a headset first to the audio jack of HTC Explorer to use FM Radio. FM Radio uses the stereo headset as the FM radio antenna.

  • Page 101: Recording Your Voice

    You can also switch the sound output between the Speaker and Headset. Closing or turning off FM Radio You can continue listening to the radio while using other apps on HTC Explorer or close the FM Radio app completely. Do this...

  • Page 102: Sharing Games And Apps

    Android Market and other apps 6. To play back the voice clip, tap 7. To show options for sharing, deleting, or renaming the voice clip, press Sharing a voice clip 1. On the Voice Recorder screen, tap 2. Press and hold the voice clip you want to share, and then tap Share. 3.

  • Page 103: Messages

    Messages Messages Opening Messages Keep in touch with important people in your life. Use the Messages app to compose and send text (SMS) and multimedia messages (MMS). From the Home screen, tap > Messages. The All messages screen opens, where all your sent and received messages are neatly grouped into conversations, by contact name or phone number.

  • Page 104: Sending A Multimedia Message (Mms)

    Messages 4. Tap the box that says Add text, and then enter your message. § There is a limit on the number of characters for a single text message (displayed above the Send button). If you exceed the limit, your text message will be delivered as one but will be billed as more than one message.

  • Page 105: Contact Name

    Messages 6. Tap and then choose the type of attachment. Picture Take a photo and attach it, or attach an existing photo. Video Record a video and attach it, or attach an existing video. Audio Make a voice recording and attach it, or attach an existing audio file.

  • Page 106: Resuming A Draft Message

    2. Tap the message and then resume editing it. 3. Tap Send. Viewing and replying to a message Depending on your notification settings, HTC Explorer plays a sound, vibrates, or displays the message briefly in the status bar when you receive a new message. A new message icon is also displayed in the status bar.

  • Page 107: Forwarding A Message

    , and then tap More > Text size. Replying to another phone number of the contact When a contact has multiple phone numbers stored on HTC Explorer, you’ll see the particular phone number used below the contact's name. Keep in mind that your response will be sent to the phone number of the latest message you’ve received from this contact.

  • Page 108: Viewing And Saving An Attachment From A Multimedia Message

    Messages 3. In the To field, fill in one or more recipients. 4. Tap Send. While viewing the exchange of messages with the contact, you can also press tap Forward (or More > Forward), and then tap the message you want to forward. Viewing and saving an attachment from a multimedia message If you are concerned about the size of your data downloads, check the multimedia...

  • Page 109: Managing Message Conversations

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

  • Page 110: Backing Up Your Text Messages To The Storage Card

    Messages 3. Tap Delete by selection. You can also tap Delete by phone number if the contact used multiple phone numbers throughout the conversation and you want to delete the messages sent from a particular number. 4. Select the messages you want to delete and then tap Delete. In the settings, you can set the Messages app to auto delete old messages per conversation.

  • Page 111: Setting Message Options

    Settings. Notifications § Receive a notification in the status bar and set HTC Explorer to vibrate or play a sound when a message arrives or when a message is not sent successfully, and choose a notification sound.

  • Page 112: Email

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

  • Page 113: Mail

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

  • Page 114: Adding A Microsoft Exchange Activesync Account

    5. Enter the account name and your name and then tap Finish setup. Adding a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account You can add one or more Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts on HTC Explorer. You can sync with Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Service Pack (SP2) or later.
  • Page 115 Checking your Mail inbox When you open the Mail app, it displays the inbox of one of your email accounts that you’ve set up on HTC Explorer. To switch between email accounts, tap the bar that shows the current email account, and then tap another account.
  • Page 116 Email Group Displays all email messages from a contact group. To choose which contact group to display, press , tap View, and then select a group. Unread Displays unread messages. Marked (Exchange ActiveSync only) Displays all flagged messages. Invites or Meeting invitations (Exchange ActiveSync only) Displays meeting invitations which you have not yet accepted or declined.

  • Page 117: Managing Email Messages

    Email Managing email messages Deleting an email message 1. On the inbox, press and hold the message you want to delete. 2. On the options menu, tap Delete. Selecting several email messages 1. Tap the check boxes of email messages to select them. 2.
  • Page 118 If there’s no Internet connection available or Airplane mode is on when you send your email, the email will be saved to the Outbox folder. Once there’s Internet connection available, the saved email will be sent automatically next time HTC Explorer syncs.
  • Page 119 Email Resuming a draft email message 1. In the email account inbox, press , and then tap Folders > Drafts. 2. Tap the message. 3. When you finish editing the message, tap Send. Managing the recipient list Filled up the To field but want to make changes in it? You can manage the recipient list and change who appears in the To, Cc, and Bcc fields.
  • Page 120 Email Setting the priority for an email message You can set the priority for an email message that you send. 1. While composing the message, press 2. Tap Set priority. 3. Select the priority for the message. If you selected High or Low priority, the priority appears below the subject line of the message.

  • Page 121: Changing Email Account Settings

    Email Setting your Out of the office status 1. Switch to your Exchange ActiveSync account. 2. Press and then tap More > Out of the office. 3. Tap the box, and then select Out of the office. 4. Set the dates and times for the period when you will be out of the office. 5.

  • Page 122: Calendar

    Never miss an important date again. Use the Calendar app to schedule your events, meetings, and appointments. You can set up HTC Explorer to stay in sync with the following types of calendars: § On HTC Explorer, sign in to your Google Account so you can sync the Calendar app with your Google Calendar online.

  • Page 123: Changing Calendar Views

    Calendar 8. Set the reminder time. You can add another reminder time in a Google Calendar event. Press and then tap Add reminder. 9. If the event occurs on a regular basis, tap the Repetition box and then choose how often the event occurs. 10.

  • Page 124: Managing Calendar Events

    Calendar Using day and agenda views Day view shows your events per day, whereas agenda view displays all your events in chronological order. When in day view: § Press and hold on a time slot to create a new event at that time. §...

  • Page 125: Accepting Or Declining A Meeting Invitation

    , and then tap Forward. 2. Do one of the following: § Tap Bluetooth. You’ll be asked to turn on Bluetooth on HTC Explorer and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device. § Tap Mail. A new message window opens and automatically includes the vCalendar as an attachment.

  • Page 126: Dismissing Or Snoozing Event Reminders

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

  • Page 127: About The Calendar Widget

    Calendar Calendar view settings First day of Set the month and week views to start on a Sunday or Monday. week Include weather Select this check box to show weather information in the day view events list. City If weather is included, by default, day view displays your current location's weather.

  • Page 128: Maps And Location

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

  • Page 129: Getting Around Maps

    Maps and location Getting around maps When you open Google Maps, you can easily find your location on the map or check out nearby places by panning and zooming in and out on the map. To find your location with Google Maps, you need to enable location sources. 1.

  • Page 130: Searching For A Location

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

  • Page 131: Getting Directions

    Maps and location Getting directions Get detailed directions to your destination. Google Maps can provide directions for travel by foot, public transportation, or car. 1. While viewing a map, press , and then tap Directions. 2. Do any of the following: §...

  • Page 132: Getting Help

    Maps and location Getting help Get help and more information about Maps. To open the help, press , and then tap More > Help. The web browser opens and takes you to the Google Maps Help site. Finding your friends with Google Latitude (available by country) Google Latitude ®...

  • Page 133: Htc Sync

    § Store the same web bookmarks on both your computer and HTC Explorer. § Install third-party mobile apps from your computer. You need a storage card inserted into HTC Explorer to be able to sync multimedia files and documents. Installing HTC Sync §...

  • Page 134: Setting Up Htc Sync To Recognize Htc Explorer

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

  • Page 135: Setting Up Synchronization

    You can choose the types of files and information you want to sync between HTC Explorer and your computer. Music sync options Bring the music tracks and songs you play on your computer to HTC Explorer. If you ® ®...
  • Page 136 2. Select the application you want to sync calendar events with. 3. Choose from which point you want to start synchronizing your calendar events. 4. In cases when conflicting information is found on both HTC Explorer and the computer, choose which information you want to keep.
  • Page 137 Sync keeps the information from your computer. Documents sync options You can sync files and documents from your computer to HTC Explorer. You can also sync email attachments that you stored on HTC Explorer to your computer. § To open a document on HTC Explorer, you'll need a compatible app.

  • Page 138: Synchronizing Htc Explorer

    3. Browse for the application file on your computer, and then click Open. The installation process starts on HTC Explorer. 4. Check the screen on HTC Explorer to see if there are additional instructions to complete the installation. 5. After installation is complete, you can click Disconnect.

  • Page 139: Synchronizing Another Device With Your Computer

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

  • Page 140: Htcsense.com

    3. Follow the onscreen instructions to sign up for your HTCSense.com account. Signing up from your computer Make sure you have HTC Explorer close by. You’ll need it to complete the sign-up process. 1. On your computer, open your web browser.

  • Page 141: Using Htcsense.com

    HTCSense.com Using HTCSense.com Forgot HTC Explorer at home or you can’t find it? Or worse, it slipped out of your pocket while riding the train. Use HTCSense.com to communicate with HTC Explorer so you can forward calls and messages to a different number, make HTC Explorer ring, lock it, and even erase its contents.

  • Page 142: Deleting Your Htcsense.com Account

    1. On HTCSense.com, click Lock device. 2. Enter a PIN, an alternate phone number to call if somebody finds HTC Explorer, and a short message to show onscreen. The alternate number is shown on the screen. If somebody happens to find HTC Explorer, that person can simply tap it to call that number using HTC Explorer.

  • Page 143: Keyboard

    Keyboard Keyboard Using the onscreen keyboard When you start an app or select a field that requires text or numbers, the onscreen keyboard becomes available. After entering your text, you can tap or press close the onscreen keyboard. Selecting a keyboard layout You can choose from three different keyboard layouts to suit your typing style.

  • Page 144: Entering Words With Predictive Text

    Tap to hide the onscreen keyboard. Enabling multiple keyboard languages If there are multiple keyboard languages available on HTC Explorer, you can choose which languages to enable in the onscreen keyboard so that you can switch to these languages and use them to enter text.
  • Page 145 2. Tap Bilingual prediction, and then choose the language you want. Adding a word to the predictive text dictionary HTC Explorer comes with a list of words that it references for predictive text suggestions. While entering text using the Standard keyboard layout, if you tap any word on the suggestion list, it is automatically added to the predictive text dictionary if it was not in the dictionary already.

  • Page 146: Entering Text By Speaking

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

  • Page 147: Entering Text By Tracing

    Keyboard Entering text by tracing Instead of tapping the keys on the onscreen keyboard, you can "trace" to type words. Trace keyboard in Settings > Language & keyboard > Touch Input > Trace keyboard must be selected for you to use the Trace keyboard. To trace, slide your finger on the onscreen keyboard to enter words.

  • Page 148: Adjusting Input Settings

    Keyboard 3. After positioning the text cursor, lift your finger. The text selection menu then pops up. 4. Do one of the following: § Tap Select word. When the word where you’ve placed the text cursor is highlighted, drag the start and end markers to select the text you want. §...
  • Page 149 Keyboard Chinese text input Set options for the Chinese input methods. Tutorial Learn how to use the onscreen keyboard with this interactive tutorial. Trace keyboard Turn on Trace keyboard and set options when tracing to enter text. Personal dictionary Add, edit, or remove words in the predictive text dictionary.

  • Page 150: Internet Connections

    Internet connections Internet connections Data connection When you turn on HTC Explorer for the first time, it will be automatically set up to use your mobile operator's data connection (if the SIM card is inserted). Checking the data connection you're using 1.

  • Page 151: Wi-Fi

    , and then tap Settings > Wireless & networks. 2. Tap Mobile networks, and then select the Data roaming check box. Select the Data roaming sound check box if you’d like HTC Explorer to play a sound so you’ll know when it’s connecting to a roaming network.

  • Page 152: Connecting To A Virtual Private Network (Vpn)

    Internet connections Connecting to a Wi-Fi network with EAP-TLS security You may need to install a network certificate (*.p12) to HTC Explorer before you can connect to a Wi-Fi network with EAP-TLS authentication protocol. 1. Save the certificate file to the root folder of the storage card.

  • Page 153: Setting Up Secure Credential Storage

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

  • Page 154: Using Htc Explorer As A Modem (Usb Tethering)

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

  • Page 155: Bluetooth

    A2DP Bluetooth profile. § Before you connect your headset, you need to make it discoverable so HTC Explorer can find it. You can find out how to do this by referring to your headset manual. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings >...

  • Page 156: Disconnecting Or Unpairing From A Bluetooth Device

    Bluetooth 4. Make sure that the headset is discoverable. 5. Tap Scan for devices. HTC Explorer will start to scan for Bluetooth devices within range. 6. When you see the name of your headset displayed in the Bluetooth devices section, tap the name. HTC Explorer then automatically tries to pair with the headset.

  • Page 157: Sending Information Using Bluetooth

    “Receive Beams” or “Receive Files”. Refer to the device’s documentation for instructions on receiving information over Bluetooth. 1. On HTC Explorer, open the app that contains the information or file you want to send. 2. Follow the steps for the type of item you want to send:...

  • Page 158: Receiving Information Using Bluetooth

    4. If you haven't paired with the receiving device before, tap Scan for devices. 5. Tap the name of the receiving device. 6. If prompted, accept the pairing request on HTC Explorer and on the receiving device. Also enter the same passcode or confirm the auto-generated passcode on both devices.

  • Page 159: Adding The Bluetooth Received Folder To The Home Screen

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

  • Page 160: Security

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

  • Page 161: Changing Your Screen Lock

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

  • Page 162: Encrypting Data On Htc Explorer

    Security Encrypting data on HTC Explorer You can encrypt data on HTC Explorer such as your online accounts, settings, and other information. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap SD & phone storage. 3. Under Internal storage, tap Storage encryption.

  • Page 163: Settings

    § Choose sounds to use for the ringtones and notifications. § Adjust media playback volume. § Set to lower the ring volume when you move HTC Explorer when it’s ringing, make it ring louder when inside a bag or pocket, and turn on the speakerphone when you flip it over.
  • Page 164 § Set the default USB connection type to use whenever you connect HTC Explorer to your computer. § Or, select the Ask me check box to set HTC Explorer to always display the screen for selecting the USB connection type.

  • Page 165: Changing Display Settings

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

  • Page 166: Changing Sound Settings

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

  • Page 167: Changing The Language

    To help avoid missing incoming calls when HTC Explorer is in your pocket or bag, the pocket mode feature gradually increases the ring volume and vibrates when you receive a call. When not in your pocket or bag, HTC Explorer will ring at the normal volume you set.

  • Page 168: Optimizing Battery Life

    Home screen. The new language will be applied after a few seconds. Optimizing battery life You can set HTC Explorer to automatically switch to power saver mode when the battery level reaches a certain level. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings.

  • Page 169: Managing Memory

    Settings Scheduling HTC Explorer to switch to Sleep mode Set the Sleep mode schedule on HTC Explorer so it doesn't consume too much battery power when it's not plugged in at night. Unlike the usual Sleep mode when you press the POWER button to turn off the screen display, a scheduled Sleep mode turns off the Wi-Fi and data connections during the Sleep mode schedule you defined.
  • Page 170 Moving applications to or from the storage card Move downloaded applications to the storage card if the internal storage on HTC Explorer is getting low. Or, if your storage card is getting full, you can also move applications from the storage card to the internal storage.

  • Page 171: Checking Information About Htc Explorer

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

  • Page 172: Update And Reset

    Update and reset Software updates From time to time, software updates for HTC Explorer may be available. HTC Explorer can check and then notify you if there’s a new update. You can then download and install the software update using the Wi-Fi or data connection. You can also manually check if there's an available software update.

  • Page 173: Restarting Htc Explorer

    HTC Explorer on to restart it. Resetting HTC Explorer Do a factory reset to return HTC Explorer to its original state before the first time you turned it on. If you’re passing HTC Explorer on to someone else or HTC Explorer has a persistent problem that cannot be solved, you can perform a factory reset (also called a hard reset).

  • Page 174: Trademarks And Copyrights

    Trademarks and copyrights © 2011 HTC Corporation. All Rights Reserved. HTC, the HTC logo, the HTC quietly brilliant logo, HTC Explorer, HTC Sense, and HTC Sync are trademarks or service marks of HTC Corporation. © 2011 Google Inc. Used with permission. Google, the Google logo, Android, the...

  • Page 175: Index

    Index Index - effects Symbols - recording a video - taking a photo - zooming Change phone language Airplane mode Sound Alarm - audible selection Android Market - lowering ring volume Apps automatically - deleting - Pocket mode 93, 138 - installing - switching profiles - switching to speakerphone...
  • Page 176 Icons email - notification icons - status icons Internet calling Facebook Internet connection - sharing your location - data connection Facebook for HTC Sense - Internet pass-through Factory reset - Tethering Firmware - VPN Flight mode - Wi-Fi FM Radio...
  • Page 177 Index - deleting - groups - deleting a conversation - merging contact information - forwarding - searching for a contact - protecting from deletion - widget - viewing Phone calls microSD card - calling a number in a message - calling a number in an email Modem - calling using Wi-Fi - USB tethering...
  • Page 178 Index - changing the time before the screen turns off Updating phone software - recalibrating G-sensor Upgrade - turning off screen rotation 25, 154 SD card Search 49, 50 Security Videos - changing your screen lock - locking with a screen lock pattern, - recording PIN, or password - sharing...

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