Page 1 Your HTC Velocity 4G 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 Velocity 4G for the first time Ways of getting contacts into HTC Velocity 4G Home screen Basics Adjusting the volume Sleep mode...
Page 3 Managing message conversations Backing up your text messages to the storage card Setting message options Search and Web browser Searching HTC Velocity 4G and the Web Using the web browser Downloading from the Web Viewing bookmarks and previously visited pages...
Page 4 Contact information and conversations Sending contact information as a vCard Contact groups Adding People widgets Social Facebook for HTC Sense Twitter for HTC Sense Using Friend Stream Enjoying Facebook in Friend Stream Tweeting in Friend Stream Chatting in Google Talk...
Page 5 Entering text by tracing Editing text Adjusting input settings Internet connections Data connection Wi-Fi Connecting to a virtual private network (VPN) Using HTC Velocity 4G as a modem (USB tethering) Connecting HTC Velocity 4G to the Internet through a computer (Internet Pass-through)
Page 6 Sending information using Bluetooth Receiving information using Bluetooth Security Protecting your SIM card with a PIN Protecting HTC Velocity 4G with a screen lock pattern, PIN, or password Encrypting data on HTC Velocity 4G Settings Settings on HTC Velocity 4G...
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 Velocity 4G § Battery (preinstalled) § USB cable § Power adapter § 3.5mm stereo headset § Quick start guide § Safety and regulatory guide...
Page 9 Getting started Top panel 1. 3.5mm headset jack 2. POWER Left and right panels 1. USB connector 2. VOLUME controls Back panel 1. Microphone 2. Back cover 3. 8 megapixel camera 4. Dual LED flash 5. Speaker...
Page 10: Back Cover
Remove the back cover to access the battery compartment, SIM card slot, and storage card slot. Make sure to switch off HTC Velocity 4G before removing the back cover. 1. Securely hold HTC Velocity 4G facing down. 2. With your thumbs, push the back cover up to unlock it.
Page 11: Replacing The Back Cover
Getting started Replacing the back cover Your phone’s antennas are placed underneath the back cover. To get the best signal for calls, data connection, and GPS navigation, be sure to secure the back cover tightly to the phone. 1. Insert the back cover tabs into the openings on your phone's back panel. 2.
Page 12: 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 Velocity 4G before removing your SIM card. 1. Take the back cover off. 2. Remove the battery.
Page 13: Storage Card
3. Slide the storage card out from its slot. Unmounting the storage card When you need to remove the storage card while HTC Velocity 4G is on, unmount the storage card first to prevent corrupting or damaging the files in the storage card.
Page 14: Battery
Removing the battery film Before using HTC Velocity 4G for the first time, you need to remove the thin film that's underneath the battery. 1. Take the back cover off.
Page 15: Inserting The Battery
Getting started Inserting the battery Please use only original batteries that came in the box or replacements that we recommend. 1. Take the back cover off. 2. Insert the battery (with its exposed copper contacts first) into the battery compartment.
Page 16: Switching The Power On Or Off
As a safety precaution, the battery stops charging when it overheats. Switching the power on or off Switching the power on Press the POWER button. Easy. When you turn on HTC Velocity 4G for the first time, you’ll need to set it up.
Page 17: Entering Your Pin
Rotate For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning HTC Velocity 4G sideways. When entering text, you can turn HTC Velocity 4G 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 18: Setting Up Htc Velocity 4G For The First Time
Setting up HTC Velocity 4G for the first time When you switch on HTC Velocity 4G for the first time, you’ll be asked to set it up. You can choose your language, how you want to connect to the Internet, and whether you want your current location to be automatically detected.
Page 19: Home Screen
33. Extended Home screen As you start to do more things with HTC Velocity 4G, 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 20 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 21: 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 22: Sleep Mode
Basics Sleep mode Sleep mode saves battery power by putting HTC Velocity 4G into a low power state while the display is off. It also stops accidental button presses when HTC Velocity 4G is in your bag. You’ll still receive messages and calls though.
Page 23: 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 select the app shortcuts you want to appear on the lock screen in Settings >...
Page 24: Notification Icons
Call forwarding on New Google Talk ™ instant Message forwarding on message HTC Velocity 4G 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 25: Notification Led
Notification LED The notification LED shows a: § Solid green light when HTC Velocity 4G is connected to the power adapter or a computer and the battery is fully charged. § Flashing green light when you have a pending notification.
Page 26: Notifications Panel
Basics Notifications panel When you get a new notification, you can open the Notifications panel to see what event notification or new information you've received. The Notifications panel lets you quickly switch between recently-opened apps, and also lets you easily turn on settings such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Page 27: Switching Between Recently Opened Apps
The Quick Settings tab lets you easily turn on Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and more, and also provides a quick shortcut to all HTC Velocity 4G settings. 1. Press and hold the status bar, then slide your finger downward to open the Notifications panel.
Page 28: Where Apps, Data, And Files Are Stored
Some apps allow you to set the default storage. Connecting your phone to a computer Whenever you connect HTC Velocity 4G to a computer using the USB cable, the Choose a connection type screen opens and lets you choose the type of USB connection.
Page 29: Copying Files To Or From The Phone Storage Or Storage Card
Velocity 4G) as required by your computer’s operating system to safely disconnect HTC Velocity 4G. If you want to keep HTC Velocity 4G connected to the computer but want it to be able to access the phone storage or storage card, open the Notifications panel, tap...
Page 30: 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 31: Printing
Connect HTC Velocity 4G to a supported printer and print out documents, email, meeting invitations, photos, and more. § Both printer and HTC Velocity 4G must be turned on and connected to the same local network. Connect HTC Velocity 4G to the local network using Wi-Fi. To learn how to connect the printer to a local network, refer to your printer user guide.
Page 32 Basics 4. If there's more than one page to print, set the page range that you want. Tap Advanced to set the page size, print layout, and page orientation, and choose if you want to print in color or black and white. 5.
Page 33: Personalizing
Personalizing Making HTC Velocity 4G truly yours Make HTC Velocity 4G 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 34: Changing Your Wallpaper
Personalizing your wallpaper with your favorite photo is a quick and easy way to give HTC Velocity 4G a fresh look. Browse the collection of wallpapers included in HTC Velocity 4G or choose from photos that you have taken with the camera. You can also change your Home screen to use an animated wallpaper.
Page 35: 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 36 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 Velocity 4G vibrates and you’ll see a colored box around the widget. Don’t lift your finger just yet.
Page 37: Adding Icons And Other Shortcuts On Your Home Screen
Home screen. The shortcuts available depend on the apps that are installed on HTC Velocity 4G. 1. Go to a Home screen where there’s space to add a new icon or shortcut.
Page 38: Rearranging Or Removing Widgets And Icons 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 Velocity 4G vibrates and you’ll see a colored box around the widget or icon. Don’t lift your finger just yet.
Page 39: Rearranging The Home Screen
The main Home screen is the panel that is bordered by a thin line in Leap view. 1. Pinch the Home screen to show the Leap view. 2. Press and hold the thumbnail of the home screen you want to move. HTC Velocity 4G then vibrates. Don’t lift your finger just yet.
Page 40: Using Sound Sets
By switching between sound sets, you can instantly make HTC Velocity 4G ring or alert you with fun sounds when you're out with friends or change to subtle sounds while you're at work.
Page 41: Rearranging Or Hiding Application Tabs
Personalizing Deleting sound sets 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. On the Sound tab, tap Sound set. 3. Press , and then tap Delete. 4. Tap one or more sound sets you want to delete. 5. Tap Delete. Rearranging or hiding application tabs You can rearrange the tabs at the bottom of some apps to prioritize the types of information you frequently use or remove the tabs you don’t really need.
Page 42: Customizing The Lock Screen
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 Customizing the lock screen Choose from a selection of active lock screens that show live information such as animated weather and stock updates.
Page 43: Phone Calls
Phone calls Different ways of making calls Besides making calls from the phone dialer screen on HTC Velocity 4G, 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 44: 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 45: Calling A Phone Number In An Email
3. Tap Call. Making an emergency call In some regions, you can make emergency calls from HTC Velocity 4G even if you don’t have a SIM card installed or your SIM card has been blocked. 1. On the Home screen, tap Phone.
Page 46: Receiving Calls
§ Press the VOLUME DOWN or VOLUME UP button. § Press the POWER button. § Place HTC Velocity 4G face down on a level surface. If HTC Velocity 4G is already facing down, it will still ring when there are subsequent incoming calls.
Page 47: 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 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 48: Setting Up A Conference Call
To decrease potential damage to your hearing, do not hold HTC Velocity 4G against your ear when the speakerphone is on. Do one of the following: § Flip HTC Velocity 4G over during a call (be sure that Flip for speaker is selected > > Settings > Sound).
Page 49: Internet Calls
4. Enter your account details. 5. Press to save your account. 6. To set HTC Velocity 4G 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 50: Using Call History
Mobile button. § When saving the number to an existing contact, tap a contact stored on HTC Velocity 4G, and then select the number type. 4. Tap Save.
Page 51: Using Home Dialing
HTC Velocity 4G will just dial as is. When you call phone numbers that are not stored in HTC Velocity 4G, it dials as is and does not prepend your home country code. When manually entering a phone number to call, you need to enter a plus (+) sign and country code before the number.
Page 52: Call Services
Phone calls Call services HTC Velocity 4G 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 53: 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 Velocity 4G to Airplane mode.
Page 54: 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 55: 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 56: Contact Name
Messages App recommendation Choose an app you’ve installed from Android Market that you want to share with others. The URL from which the app can be downloaded will be inserted to your message. Location Add your current location (requires GPS to be turned on), or a location you pick on a map to your message.
Page 57: Resuming A Draft Message
3. Tap Send. Viewing and replying to a message Depending on your notification settings, HTC Velocity 4G 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 58: 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 Velocity 4G, 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 59: 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 60: 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 61: 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 62: Setting Message Options
Settings. Notifications § Receive a notification in the status bar and set HTC Velocity 4G to vibrate or play a sound when a message arrives or when a message is not sent successfully, and choose a notification sound.
Page 63: Search And Web Browser
Search and Web browser Searching HTC Velocity 4G and the Web You can search for information on HTC Velocity 4G 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 64: Using The Web Browser
Search and Web browser 3. In the search box, enter the words you want to search for. As you type, matching items on HTC Velocity 4G and suggestions from Google web search are shown as a list. 4. Do one of the following: §...
Page 65: Changing The Screen Orientation
Search and Web browser Changing the screen orientation Turn HTC Velocity 4G 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 66: 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 Velocity 4G to allow installation of third-party apps. From the Home screen, press , then tap Settings >...
Page 67: Viewing Bookmarks And Previously Visited Pages
Viewing bookmarks and previously visited pages You can store as many bookmarks as you want on HTC Velocity 4G. You can also access a convenient list of the sites you have visited, or quickly view the pages that you access most often.
Page 68: 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 69 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 70: Camera
Camera Camera basics Whether traveling for business or fun, enjoy taking photos and videos of your trip and encounters with HTC Velocity 4G. § To open the camera in photo mode and take photos, tap from the Home screen, and then tap Camera.
Page 71: 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 on 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 72: Recording Video
Camera 3. Tap the flash button repeatedly to choose a flash mode depending on your lighting conditions. Auto flash Flash on Flash off 4. Choose the resolution and other camera settings you want to use. 5. Choose an effect to apply to your photo. 6.
Page 73: Adding Effects
Camera 8. Tap the flash button to switch the camera light on or off during recording. Light on Light off 9. To stop recording, tap again. 10. Choose what you want to do with the video you’ve just recorded. Adding effects Want to make your photos look more interesting? Easy.
Page 74: Changing Camera Settings
Camera Changing camera settings Open the menu panel to access and change camera settings. To open the camera settings, press Self-timer (photo mode Set a time delay before your camera automatically takes only) the photo. Image adjustments Slide your finger across each of the slider bars to adjust the exposure, contrast, saturation, and sharpness.
Page 75: Taking A Panoramic Photo
Camera Auto upload (photo Lets you automatically upload photos to a social network. mode only) You can set the upload frequency, select the album to upload to, and set the privacy level. Stereo recording Select to record sound in stereo when capturing videos. (video mode only) Record with audio Select to record audio when capturing videos.
Page 76: Taking A High Dynamic Range (Hdr) Photo
Camera Taking a high dynamic range (HDR) photo Take photos like a pro with HDR imaging. When enabled, HTC Velocity 4G renders both the bright and dark areas of your subject. The result: better photos with the right image intensity and contrast levels.
Page 77: Photos, Videos, And Music
You can even play your media on a TV screen. To start using Gallery, check first if you have photos or videos copied on HTC Velocity 4G. 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 78: 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, tap anywhere on the screen, and then tap More >...
Page 79: Watching A Video
Photos, videos, and music Viewing photos as a slideshow 1. Select an album that has the photos you want to view as a slideshow. 2. Tap More > Slideshow. § Tap the screen to show the playback controls. § With the playback controls showing, tap to set slideshow preferences.
Page 80: Trimming A Video
The enhanced photo is saved as a copy. The original photo remains unedited. Trimming a video Remove unwanted scenes from a video you recorded on HTC Velocity 4G. 1. On the Gallery app's Albums screen, tap an album. 2. Press and hold the video you want to edit, and then tap Trim.
Page 81: Sending Your Photos And Videos
Photos, videos, and music 3. Drag the two trim sliders approximately to the part where you want the video to begin and end. As you drag a slider, you'll see time markers and video frames. The one in the middle is your selected frame. 4.
Page 82 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 Velocity 4G and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device so the files can be sent.
Page 83 Photos, videos, and music 9. Tap Save. 10. Tap Done. Sharing photos and videos on Flickr You need to be logged in to your Flickr account to be able to upload photos or videos. 1. From the Home screen, tap >...
Page 84: Viewing Photos In Your Social Networks
Photos, videos, and music 3. Tap Share > YouTube. 4. Select the videos you want to share and then tap Next. Sign in to your YouTube or Google Account, if you’re asked to do so. 5. Enter a title for the videos you're uploading. 6.
Page 85: Music
Photos, videos, and music Music Browsing music in the library You need to copy music files to HTC Velocity 4G first to use the Music app to play music. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Music. 2. Tap to browse a category, such as Artists or Albums.
Page 86: Creating A Playlist
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. Creating a playlist Personalize your music experience by creating music playlists. Make a playlist containing just your favorite songs or create one to match your mood for the day.
Page 87 Photos, videos, and music Managing playlists After creating a playlist, you can add more songs to it, rearrange their order, and more. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Music. 2. Tap > Playlists, and then tap the playlist you want to edit. 3.
Page 88: Sharing Music Using Bluetooth
Share (or More > Share). 4. Tap Share file > Bluetooth. In the next few steps, you’ll be asked to turn on Bluetooth on HTC Velocity 4G and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device so the music can be sent.
Page 89: Connected Media
Photos, videos, and music Finding music videos on YouTube You can find music videos of the song you’re listening to on YouTube. It’s simple. On the Now playing screen, just press and then tap Find videos. Updating album covers 1. On the Now playing screen, press , and then tap Update album art.
Page 90 Adjust the media volume on the other device. Connect to another photo/video player on the network. Disconnect your phone from the other device. While playing media on another device, you can press and do other things on HTC Velocity 4G.
Page 91: Htc Services
, and then go to the All videos tab. 3. Tap the Tap to sign in to Watch button and then tap Next. 4. Create a new HTC Watch account, or directly sign in if you already have your account.
Page 92 Browsing the video store selections Explore the catalogue of items in the HTC Watch video store. Browse TV shows and movies available for rent or purchase. You can also view trailers for select videos. 1. From the Watch main screen, tap 2.
Page 93 HTC services Renting or purchasing a video Your billing information will be stored on your HTC Watch account so you won’t need to enter it every time you rent or purchase. 1. While viewing the synopsis of a video, tap...
Page 94 Whenever a time interval (about 20 minutes) has passed, you'll be asked again to sign in to your HTC Watch account before you can continue to rent or purchase videos or access some settings. This is a safety precaution to check your identity and to ensure that you acknowledge that it is your account.
Page 95: 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 Velocity 4G close by. You’ll need it to complete the sign-up process. 1. On your computer, open your web browser.
Page 96 HTC services Using HTCSense.com Forgot HTC Velocity 4G 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 Velocity 4G so you can forward calls and messages to a different number, make HTC Velocity 4G ring, lock it, and even erase its contents.
Page 97 3. Click Save. Erasing the contents of HTC Velocity 4G If there’s no chance of getting HTC Velocity 4G back, you can erase its contents so no one sees sensitive information. There’s no way to recover data stored on HTC Velocity 4G after you erase the contents so be absolutely sure before you proceed.
Page 98: Accounts And Sync
Signing in to your Google Account lets you sync Gmail and your Google contacts and calendars between HTC Velocity 4G 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 99: Adding A Social Network Account
Adding a social network account Skipped signing in to your social network accounts (such as Facebook, Twitter, or Flickr) when you first turned on and set up HTC Velocity 4G? You can still add these accounts. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings >...
Page 100: Synchronizing An Account Manually
You cannot remove some accounts, such as the first Google account you signed into, except by deleting all personal information from HTC Velocity 4G with a hard reset. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings >...
Page 101: People
5. On HTC Velocity 4G, tap Next to continue. HTC Velocity 4G automatically turns Bluetooth on and searches for Bluetooth devices. 6. From the device list, choose your old phone and then tap Next. HTC Velocity 4G then tries to pair with your old phone. You’ll see a security passkey on the screen.
Page 102: 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 Velocity 4G, 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 103: Your Contacts List
People Your contacts list The People app lists all contacts stored on HTC Velocity 4G 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 104: Setting Up Your Profile
Shows your Facebook and Flickr albums and photos. Importing contacts from your SIM card When you import SIM contacts, you can either store them on HTC Velocity 4G or add them to your Google contacts or Exchange ActiveSync contacts, if you have set up the relevant accounts.
Page 105: 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 106: 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 Velocity 4G, and then tap Save to People.
Page 107: Merging Contact Information
Accepting matched contacts suggestions When HTC Velocity 4G finds contacts that can be merged, you’ll see a link icon the notifications area of the status bar. 1. Slide the Notifications panel down, and then tap Matched contacts suggestion.
Page 108: Backing Up Your Contacts To The Storage Card
, and then tap Import/Export > Import from SD card (or More > Import/Export > Import from SD card). 3. If you have more than one account set up on HTC Velocity 4G, tap the type for the imported contacts.
Page 109: 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 110: 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 Velocity 4G and the other device to pair them and send the files. Mail Compose and send your email message, with the contact cards...
Page 111: 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 Velocity 4G 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 112 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 113: Adding People Widgets
People Adding People widgets Stay in touch with different circles of friends or colleagues in your life. You can add several People widgets on the Home screen, with a different group of contacts on each widget. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2.
Page 114: Getting In Touch With A Contact
People 3. Tap Set default action. 4. On the Select default action screen, tap the communication method you want for the contact. 5. Press to return to the People widget on the Home screen. Getting in touch with a contact 1.
Page 115: 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 116: Twitter For Htc Sense
If you have the Twitter app (preinstalled or downloaded from Android Market), signing in to Twitter for HTC Sense does not sign you in to the Twitter app and vice versa. These two don't share the same login credentials. If you want to use the same Twitter account for both, you’ll have to sign in to both using the same login...
Page 117: Using Friend Stream
Social Using Friend Stream Friend Stream connects you to your social networks. Share and get updates from friends in popular networks like Facebook and Twitter in a single feed. With Friend Stream, you can easily track your friends’ status messages, photo uploads, notifications, and more —...
Page 118: Enjoying Facebook In Friend Stream
Social Checking notifications from your social networks Slide to the Notifications tab to easily see a single feed of your notifications from different social networks. It can be a comment on your Facebook post, a mention or direct message in Twitter, a tagged photo of you, and more. Viewing your lists of friends and social groups 1.
Page 119 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 120: Tweeting In Friend Stream
Social Tweeting in Friend Stream 1. In Friend Stream, tap > Twitter. 2. Tap , and then type in your tweet. 3. Add a picture or location to your tweet. § Tap to post a picture from Gallery or Camera to your default photo hosting site and add the link to the picture in your tweet.
Page 121: Chatting In Google Talk
Google Talk. If you signed in to your Google Account when you first set up HTC Velocity 4G, you are already signed in to Google Talk. To open Google Talk, on the Home screen tap >...
Page 122: Chatting By Voice Or Video
Social Chatting by voice or video If your friends use Google Talk on a device with a microphone or camera, you can chat with them by voice or video. Set your online status to be available for voice or video chats. Tap your profile in the Friends list, and then select the Allow video and voice chats option.
Page 123 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 124: Using Facebook Chat
Social Using Facebook chat Chat with your Facebook friends right from HTC Velocity 4G. You must be signed in to Facebook before using Facebook chat. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Fb Chat. The Facebook chat screen opens where current conversations with your Facebook friends are shown, along with friend groups.
Page 125: Email
Gmail Using Gmail When you first set up HTC Velocity 4G, 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 Velocity 4G, and then switch between accounts in Gmail.
Page 126: 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 Velocity 4G. You can add the Mail widget to view your POP3/IMAP or Exchange ActiveSync...
Page 127: Adding A Microsoft Exchange Activesync Account
You can add one or more Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts on HTC Velocity 4G. You can sync with Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Service Pack (SP2) or later. You can add up to 15 Exchange ActiveSync accounts on HTC Velocity 4G. 1. From the Home screen, tap >...
Page 128 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 Velocity 4G. To switch between email accounts, tap the bar that shows the current email account, and then tap another account.
Page 129 Email Favorites 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 130: 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 131 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 Velocity 4G syncs.
Page 132 Email Resuming a draft email message 1. In the email account inbox, tap > 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 133 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 134: 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 135: Calendar
Never miss an important date again. Use the Calendar app to schedule your events, meetings, and appointments. You can set up HTC Velocity 4G to stay in sync with the following types of calendars: § On HTC Velocity 4G, sign in to your Google Account so you can sync the Calendar app with your Google Calendar online.
Page 136: Changing Calendar Views
Calendar 7. Enter the event location and description. 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.
Page 137: 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 138: 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 Velocity 4G and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device. § Tap Mail. A new message window opens and automatically includes the vCalendar as an attachment.
Page 139: Dismissing Or Snoozing Event Reminders
Showing or hiding calendars In any Calendar view, tap , and then select or clear a calendar to show or hide it. Calendars are kept synchronized on HTC Velocity 4G, 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 140: About The Calendar Widget
Calendar Calendar view settings Start in Choose the default view to display when you open Calendar. 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.
Page 141: Maps And Location
Maps and location Maps and location Location settings Turning on location services In order to find your location on HTC Velocity 4G, you need to enable location sources. 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap Settings > Location.
Page 142 Maps and location Searching for a place of interest You can search for a name of an establishment, street, or city. Suggested matches from the database, footprints, and previously searched items are displayed. 1. In Locations, press the button. 2. Tap Locations. 3.
Page 143: Viewing Maps
Maps and location Viewing maps From the Home screen, tap > Locations. A map opens, showing your current location. Tap to switch between 2D and 3D views. Point of interest. Tap to see details, call, get directions, or share. Your current location. Tap to use or not use the compass.
Page 144: Recording Favorite Places With Htc Footprints
Use this if you want to use your current language settings. fits best This may not be available for all maps. Recording favorite places with HTC Footprints ™ HTC Footprints provides an easy way to record your favorite places and revisit those places.
Page 145 Maps and location Setting a footprint as your home location Save your home address as a footprint to make it easier to set it as your destination. 1. While at your home location, open Locations, and then tap Quick link > Footprints.
Page 146: Planning Your Trips
Maps and location Exporting your footprints Back up footprints by exporting them. You can also open exported footprints files in ™ other applications such as Google Earth on your PC. 1. On the Footprints tab, tap a category. 2. Press , and then tap Export.
Page 147 Maps and location 3. Tap . The map shows the route to places you added, starting from the first item on your itinerary. 4. Do one of the following: § At the bottom of the screen, tap to follow the route of your itinerary.
Page 148: Getting Directions
Maps and location Importing trips Bring back trips you previously backed up as .tcz files. 1. On the Trips tab, press , and then tap Import. 2. Tap the file you want to import and then tap Import. Getting directions Get detailed driving or walking text instructions on how to get to your destination.
Page 149 Maps and location 4. Tap Driving or Walking depending on how you want to get to your destination. 5. Do one of the following: § At the bottom of the screen, tap to follow the route to your destination. § Slide up the directions bar, and then tap the instructions to follow the route to your destination.
Page 150: Google Maps
3. Slide to the tab of the item or service that you want to download. 4. Depending on what you selected, tap Download or Purchase. Depending on the country where you bought HTC Velocity 4G, you may only need to enter a voucher code to activate turn-by-turn navigation. If you have a voucher code, enter it by tapping Voucher code at the top of the Purchase navigation tab.
Page 151: Getting Around Maps
Maps and location § You need to connect to the Internet to use Google Maps. § To find your location with Google Maps, you need to enable location sources. § The Google Maps app does not cover every country or city. 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.
Page 152: 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 153 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 154: 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 155: 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 Velocity 4G. Choose from a wide variety of free and paid apps ranging from productivity apps, entertainment, to games.
Page 156: Uninstalling An App
Android Market and other apps 4. To download or purchase the app, tap Download (for free apps) or the price button (for paid apps). 5. Tap Accept & download or Accept & buy to accept the permissions for the app and begin downloading and installing the app.
Page 157: Using The Clock
Using the Clock About the HTC Clock widget Use the HTC Clock widget to see your current date, time, and location. You can also use the Clock to show the time in another city. Changing the location on the Clock widget By default, the Clock widget displays your current weather.
Page 158: Using World Clock
3. Scroll through the list and tap your home city. Setting the time zone, date, and time To set the time zone, date, and time on HTC Velocity 4G manually, you need to turn off auto time sync first. 1. On the World Clock tab, press and then tap Local time settings.
Page 159 § 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 Velocity 4G to also vibrate when the alarm goes off. 4. After you've finished setting the alarm, tap Done.
Page 160: Checking Weather
Your settings in the Weather app also control the weather information that is shown in the Clock and Calendar. For HTC Velocity 4G to detect your current location and display your local weather in the Weather app and widget as well as in Clock and Calendar: §...
Page 161: Reading News Feeds
Android Market and other apps Changing Weather options 1. On the Weather screen, press and then tap Settings. 2. You can change the following weather settings: Update when opened Select this check box to refresh weather updates every time you open the Weather app. Scheduled sync Select this check box to automatically download weather updates.
Page 162: Adding A Keyword
Android Market and other apps 3. Do one of the following: § Tap a category such as Blogs or Entertainment to choose from popular news feeds. § Tap Search more (or Search > Search more) to search for a specific keyword or feed URL.
Page 163: Reading Ebooks
Use the News widget to read snippets of stories that you've subscribed to right from your Home screen. Reading eBooks Start your own library of bestsellers and literary classics right on HTC Velocity 4G. Use ™ the Reader app to read and download eBooks from Kobo , an online bookstore.
Page 164 Android Market and other apps 7. Tap anywhere on the screen to use these controls: Drag the slider to quickly go to a page or jump between chapters. Jump View the table of contents and your bookmarked pages. You can also see the notes and highlights that you've marked in the eBook.
Page 165: Downloading An Ebook
§ an active Wi-Fi or data connection. § a Kobo account and an Adobe ID account. If you don’t have these accounts yet, either sign up from HTC Velocity 4G or from your computer’s web browser. (On your computer, go to: http://www.kobobooks.com...
Page 166: Keeping Track Of Your Stocks
Android Market and other apps Keeping track of your stocks Use the Stocks app to get the latest stock updates for stock quotes and market indices you follow. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Stocks. 2. On the Stocks main screen, do any of the following: §...
Page 167: 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 Velocity 4G 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 168: 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 Velocity 4G to use FM Radio. FM Radio uses the stereo headset as the FM radio antenna.
Page 169 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 Velocity 4G or close the FM Radio app completely.
Page 170: Using Flashlight
Android Market and other apps Using Flashlight Never get caught in the dark again. The Flashlight app turns on your phone’s LED flashlight to cast a light wherever you need it. From the Home screen, tap > Flashlight. § To adjust the brightness of the light, simply tap the onscreen power button on the flashlight handle.
Page 171: Productivity
4. To zoom in or out, spread or pinch your thumb and index fingers across the page. 5. To view in landscape, turn HTC Velocity 4G sideways. 6. Press to see options for saving or printing the file, and more.
Page 172: Uploading Files To Dropbox
Uploading files to Dropbox Let your files follow you around. Whatever document, video, or photo you upload from HTC Velocity 4G using Dropbox also updates on your web account and on other devices you've installed Dropbox on. § You need to create or sign in to your Dropbox account to start using the app.
Page 173: Taking Notes
Voice Recorder can run on the background while you do other things on HTC Velocity 4G, except when you open other apps that also use audio functions. To go back to the Voice Recorder screen, slide open the Notifications panel, and then tap Voice Recorder.
Page 174: Syncing Notes
You can choose whether to automatically or manually sync your notes between HTC Velocity 4G and your Evernote account on the Web. You need to log in to your Evernote account from HTC Velocity 4G to start syncing notes. 1. From the Home screen, tap >...
Page 175: Reviewing A Note
Productivity Taking notes during meetings or discussions The Notes app lets you capture thoughts, action plans, and meeting minutes better than just writing them down. While you have a note open, you can: Create a new note Record voice clips to start and stop audio recording.
Page 176: Completing Tasks
4. Choose how you want to share your note. § For most sharing options, notes are automatically converted and sent as images. § You can print notes when HTC Velocity 4G is connected to a printer over Wi-Fi. Completing tasks Use the Task app to organize and track to do's and tasks.
Page 177 , and then tap Accounts > All accounts. You can also select a specific account. If you want to view only tasks that you entered using HTC Velocity 4G , tap My tasks. Filtering tasks You can filter tasks by date due or by priority.
Page 178: Creating A Task
Productivity Managing lists 1. In the Task app, press and then tap Lists. 2. From here, you can: Show or hide a Tap All lists to show all the lists in all your accounts, or tap a list specific account and then tap the list that you want to show. Rename a list 1.
Page 179 Productivity Edit a task 1. Press and hold the task that you want to edit, and then tap Edit. 2. Edit the task details, and then tap Save. Delete a task 1. Press and hold the task that you want to delete, and then tap Delete.
Page 180: Htc Sync
HTC Sync HTC Sync About HTC Sync You have your new vacation photos on HTC Velocity 4G while your business calendar is on your computer. Why not make these types of files and information available on both devices? With HTC Sync, you can: §...
Page 181: Setting Up Htc Sync To Recognize Htc Velocity 4G
Setting up HTC Sync to recognize HTC Velocity 4G 1. Connect HTC Velocity 4G to your computer using the USB cable that came in the box. 2. When HTC Velocity 4G prompts you to choose a type of USB connection, tap HTC Sync, and then tap Done.
Page 182: Setting Up Synchronization
You can choose the types of files and information you want to sync between HTC Velocity 4G and your computer. Music sync options Bring the music tracks and songs you play on your computer to HTC Velocity 4G. If ® ®...
Page 183 Sync HTC Velocity 4G contacts with your Outlook (Outlook XP, Outlook 2003 or Outlook 2007), Outlook Express, or Windows Contacts. If you have contacts to sync from your SIM card, you have to import these first to HTC Velocity 4G storage.
Page 184 If you are using Google Chrome or Firefox Internet browser and have selected it to sync with HTC Velocity 4G, make sure to close all browser windows before you begin synchronization. 1. Using your favorite web browser on your computer, create a favorites folder named HTC bookmarks.
Page 185: Synchronizing Htc Velocity 4G
Before going on a trip to another city or country, you can download the maps you need using HTC Sync on your computer, then sync them to HTC Velocity 4G. You can also purchase licenses for other useful data such as driving and walking navigation, safety cameras alerts, and more.
Page 186: Installing An App From Your Computer To Htc Velocity 4G
HTC Velocity 4G. We strongly recommend you install only applications that you trust. Before you begin, make sure that HTC Velocity 4G is set to allow applications from your computer to be installed toHTC Velocity 4G. To do this, press while on the Home screen, tap Settings >...
Page 187: 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 188: 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 189: Entering Words With Predictive Text
Changing to the landscape onscreen keyboard When entering text, you can choose to use the landscape orientation of the onscreen keyboard. Turn HTC Velocity 4G sideways to use a larger keyboard for easy typing. § Select the Auto-rotate screen check box in >...
Page 190 2. Tap Bilingual prediction, and then choose the language you want. Adding a word to the predictive text dictionary HTC Velocity 4G 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 191: Entering Text By Speaking
§ Since HTC Velocity 4G 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 Velocity 4G cues you to speak. 2. Tell HTC Velocity 4G what you want to be typed in.
Page 192: 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 193: Adjusting Input Settings
Keyboard Copying and pasting text 1. After you have selected the text you want to copy, tap Copy or Cut. The selected text is then copied to the clipboard. 2. Press and hold a text field in the same or other app until the magnifier appears. 3.
Page 194: Internet Connections
Internet connections Data connection When you turn on HTC Velocity 4G for the first time, it will be automatically set up to use your mobile operator's data connection (if the SIM card is inserted). Warning: Emergency calling not possible in "LTE only" mode Due to current network and technology limitations, this device supports LTE wireless network technology for data communication only –...
Page 195: Enabling Data Roaming
, 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 Velocity 4G to play a sound so you’ll know when it’s connecting to a roaming network.
Page 196: Wi-Fi
HTC Velocity 4G to its factory default settings. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network with EAP-TLS security You may need to install a network certificate (*.p12) to HTC Velocity 4G before you can connect to a Wi-Fi network with EAP-TLS authentication protocol.
Page 197: Connecting To A Virtual Private Network (Vpn)
You can get this information from your network administrator. Also, HTC Velocity 4G must first establish a Wi-Fi or data connection before you can start a VPN connection. Setting up secure credential storage If your network administrator tells you to download and install security certificates, you must first set up secure credential storage on HTC Velocity 4G.
Page 198: Adding A Vpn Connection
2. Tap the VPN connection to return to the VPN settings screen, and then tap the VPN connection to disconnect from it. When HTC Velocity 4G has disconnected from the VPN, the VPN disconnected icon is displayed in the notification area of the title bar.
Page 199: Using Htc Velocity 4G As A Modem (Usb Tethering)
HTC Velocity 4G to connect to the Internet. § You need your SIM card inserted on HTC Velocity 4G to use the data connection. § To use HTC Velocity 4G as a modem, you need to install HTC Sync on your computer first.
Page 200: Using Htc Velocity 4G As A Wireless Router
Share your data connection with other devices by turning HTC Velocity 4G into a wireless router. Make sure the data connection on HTC Velocity 4G is turned on before you use it as a wireless router. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings >...
Page 201: Bluetooth Basics
3. If the Bluetooth check box is not selected, select it to turn Bluetooth on. 4. Tap Device name. 5. Enter the new name for HTC Velocity 4G in the dialog box, and then tap OK. Connecting a Bluetooth headset or car kit You can listen to music over a Bluetooth stereo headset, or have hands-free conversations using a compatible Bluetooth headset or car kit.
Page 202: Disconnecting Or Unpairing From A Bluetooth Device
Bluetooth 4. Make sure that the headset is discoverable. 5. Tap Scan for devices. HTC Velocity 4G 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.
Page 203: 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 Velocity 4G, open the app that contains the information or file you want to send.
Page 204 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 Velocity 4G and on the receiving device. Also enter the same passcode or confirm the auto-generated passcode on both devices.
Page 205: Receiving Information Using Bluetooth
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 Velocity 4G. Refer to the device’s documentation for instructions on sending information over Bluetooth.
Page 206: Security
If you enter the wrong PIN more times than the maximum number of attempts allowed, your SIM card will become “PUK-locked.” You need a PUK code to restore access to HTC Velocity 4G. This code may have been provided by your mobile operator when you received your SIM card.
Page 207: Changing Your Screen Lock
If you’ve forgotten your screen lock pattern, you have up to five attempts to try and unlock HTC Velocity 4G. If this fails, you can unlock HTC Velocity 4G by entering your Google Account user name and password. 1. On the unlock screen, enter your lock pattern.
Page 208: Encrypting Data On Htc Velocity 4G
, and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Storage. 3. Under Internal storage, tap Storage encryption. 4. Set a password, and then tap OK. The encryption process starts. If you want to stop encrypting new information on HTC Velocity 4G, deselect the Storage encryption checkbox.
Page 209: Settings
§ Choose sounds to use for the ringtones and notifications. § Adjust media playback volume. § Set to lower the ring volume when you move HTC Velocity 4G 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 210 § Set the default USB connection type to use whenever you connect HTC Velocity 4G to your computer. § Or, select the Ask me check box to set HTC Velocity 4G to always display the screen for selecting the USB connection type.
Page 211: Changing Display Settings
HTC Velocity 4G. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Display > G-Sensor calibration. 3. Place HTC Velocity 4G on a flat and level surface, and then tap Calibrate. 4. After the recalibration process, tap OK.
Page 212: Changing Sound Settings
Settings Keeping the screen on while charging HTC Velocity 4G You can keep the screen from turning off while you’re charging HTC Velocity 4G. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Applications > Development.
Page 213: Changing The Language
To help avoid missing incoming calls when HTC Velocity 4G 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 Velocity 4G will ring at the normal volume you set.
Page 214: Managing Memory
3. Tap Save power automatically and choose when to switch to power saving mode. 4. Tap Save power settings, and then choose what you want HTC Velocity 4G to do when it switches to power saving mode. You can also make sure power saving mode is on all the time by tapping on Power saver.
Page 215 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Applications > Manage applications. 3. On the Downloaded tab, tap the application you want to move. 4. Choose whether to move the application to the storage card or to HTC Velocity...
Page 216: Checking Information About Htc Velocity 4G
Software Enable or disable the automatic check feature for software updates updates for HTC Velocity 4G. 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 Velocity 4G encounters a technical problem.
Page 217: Update And Reset
From time to time, software updates for HTC Velocity 4G may be available. HTC Velocity 4G 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 218: Restarting Htc Velocity 4G
HTC Velocity 4G on to restart it. Resetting HTC Velocity 4G Do a factory reset to return HTC Velocity 4G to its original state before the first time you turned it on. If you’re passing HTC Velocity 4G on to someone else or HTC Velocity 4G has a persistent problem that cannot be solved, you can perform a factory reset (also called a hard reset).
Page 219: Trademarks And Copyrights
Trademarks and copyrights © 2011 HTC Corporation. All Rights Reserved. HTC, the HTC logo, the HTC quietly brilliant logo, HTC Velocity, Friend Stream, HTC Footprints, HTC Sense, HTC Sync, and HTC Watch are trademarks or service marks of HTC Corporation.
Page 220 No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or storing in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form without prior written permission of HTC.
Page 221: Index
Index Index - recording a video Symbols - scenes - taking a photo - using the front camera - zooming Airplane mode Change phone language Alarm Clock Android Market Compass Apps Conference call - deleting Contacts 155, 186 - installing - adding - copying from SIM card - deleting...
Page 222 Index Facebook Internet calling - sharing your location Internet connection Facebook chat - data connection Facebook for HTC Sense - Internet pass-through Factory reset - Tethering Firmware - VPN Flashlight - Wi-Fi Flight mode - wireless router FM Radio Internet pass-through...
Page 223 Index - unified inbox - working with Exchange ActiveSync Online accounts email - about Making a call - managing Managing memory Onscreen keyboard Maps - copying and pasting text Market - dictionary Master reset - editing text Meeting request - entering text Messages - entering text by speaking - copying to the SIM card...
Page 224 Stocks Storage card - moving apps to the storage card Scenes Sync Screen - HTC Sync - adjusting screen brightness - online accounts - changing the time before the screen turns off - recalibrating G-sensor - turning off screen rotation...
Page 225 Index Videos - recording - sharing - trimming - watching Voice input Voice Recorder - adding a connection - connecting Wallpaper - changing Weather - adding cities - checking weather Web browser Wi-Fi - calling - connecting to another network - network status - turning on Widgets...

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