Your first week with your new phone About your phone About waterproof protection Basics HTC BlinkFeed Notifications Working with text Battery Motion Launch HTC Dot View HTC Guide Personalizing Making HTC Butterfly 2 truly yours Ringtones, notification sounds, and alarms Home wallpaper...
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Contents Launch bar Adding Home screen widgets Adding Home screen shortcuts Editing Home screen panels Changing your main Home screen Grouping apps on the widget panel and launch bar Arranging apps Lock screen Camera Camera basics Taking a photo Tips for capturing better photos Recording video Things to remember when using the Duo Camera Taking continuous camera shots...
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Copying a text message to the nano SIM card Deleting messages and conversations Search and web browser Getting instant information with Google Now Searching HTC Butterfly 2 and the Web Browsing the Web Bookmarking a webpage Using your browsing history...
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Keeping track of your tasks Kid Mode Internet connections Turning the data connection on or off Managing your data usage Wi-Fi Connecting to VPN Using HTC Butterfly 2 as a Wi-Fi hotspot Sharing your phone's Internet connection by USB tethering...
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Contents Wireless sharing Bluetooth HTC Mini+ Settings and security Airplane mode Do not disturb mode Scheduling when to turn data connection off Automatic screen rotation Setting when to turn off the screen Screen brightness Changing the display font Touch sounds and vibration...
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.
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Important note on recoverable data Important note on recoverable data Files and other data that have been deleted, cleared, removed, or erased from your device may still be recoverable by third-party data recovery software. Even a factory reset may not permanently erase all data from your phone, including personal information.
§ If you want to use a case or screen protector, don’t cover and block the proximity sensor. Purchase a case or screen protector designed for HTC Butterfly 2. § Avoid connecting third-party headsets or accessories with metallic charms that dangle near the headset jack.
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Unboxing Back panel 1. Duo Camera 2. LED flash...
Inserting a nano SIM card With HTC Butterfly 2 facing up, the nano SIM slot is on the right side. 1. Insert your fingertip in the small opening on the right side of HTC Butterfly 2, and then pull the nano SIM tray out.
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Make sure the cover doesn’t protrude from the side. Removing a nano SIM card 1. Insert your fingertip in the small opening on the right side of HTC Butterfly 2, and with the phone facing up, pull the nano SIM tray out.
Unboxing 3. To reinsert the nano SIM tray, center it first in the slot, and then slide it all the way in. 4. Slide your finger several times across the cover that’s attached to the nano SIM tray, to ensure that it’s closed evenly and firmly. Make sure the cover doesn’t protrude from the side.
Inserting the microSD card With HTC Butterfly 2 facing up, the microSD slot is on the left side. 1. Insert your fingertip in the small opening on the left side of HTC Butterfly 2, and then pull the microSD tray out.
Removing the microSD card Make sure to unmount your microSD card before removing it. 1. Insert your fingertip in the small opening on the left side of HTC Butterfly 2, and with the phone facing up, pull the microSD tray out.
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Unboxing 3. To reinsert the microSD tray, center it first in the slot, and then slide it all the way in. 4. Slide your finger several times across the cover that’s attached to the microSD tray, to ensure that it’s closed evenly and firmly. Make sure the cover doesn’t protrude from the side.
HTC Butterfly 2 for several minutes before powering it on. § Use only the adapter and the USB cable that came with HTC Butterfly 2 to charge the battery. When the battery power is too low, make sure to use the power adapter to charge, not the USB cable connection with your computer.
Check out the friendly walkthroughs and the FAQs in the Tips & Help app to learn how to use your phone. § When you see a Tips & Help tile in HTC BlinkFeed ™ , just tap the tile to know more about the tip.
§ If you have a previous phone backup that you want to restore from your online storage, select Restore from HTC Backup. To make it easier for you to back up and restore content from HTC Butterfly 2 to another HTC phone in the future, select Back up phone daily.
Restoring your backup from your online storage If you used HTC Backup before, you can restore your backup to HTC Butterfly 2 when you turn the phone on for the first time or after a factory reset. Depending on the amount of content, restoring your backup to your phone through your data connection may incur additional data costs and take a long time.
HTC phone. Use HTC Sync Manager to transfer more types of content from an iPhone. 1. If you're setting up your new HTC phone for the first time, select Get content from old phone.
Then reconnect HTC Butterfly 2 and copy them over. Home screen After you've turned on and set up HTC Butterfly 2 for the first time, you'll see HTC BlinkFeed. § Customize HTC BlinkFeed to show posts from your social networks, headlines from your favorite news media, and more.
Home screen, and more. § Tap Accounts & sync to add and sign in to your different accounts, such as email, social networks, and more. § Tap Security to help secure HTC Butterfly 2, for example with a screen lock.
Phone setup and transfer Updating your phone's software HTC Butterfly 2 can check and notify you if there’s a new update available. You can also choose to automatically download updates or manually check if there's an available update. Checking your system software version...
Wi-Fi network. Once connected, tap Check now to check for updates. Getting apps from Google Play Google Play is the place to go to find new apps for HTC Butterfly 2. Choose from a wide variety of free and paid apps ranging from productivity apps, entertainment, to games.
§ Before you can install the downloaded app, make sure that you've set HTC Butterfly 2 to allow installation of third-party apps in Settings > Security > Unknown sources. 1. Open the browser, and then go to the website where you can download the app you want.
Phone setup and transfer Uninstalling an app If you no longer need an app that you've downloaded and installed, you can uninstall Most of the preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled. From the Apps screen, press and hold the app you want to remove, and then drag it to Uninstall.
Transferring iPhone content and apps to your HTC phone on page 151. § Back up HTC Butterfly 2 to the cloud so it'll be a lot easier to restore your content to a new phone next time. Dynamic Home screen With HTC BlinkFeed, personalize your Home screen with the information and updates that matter most to you.
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31. Outstanding camera features § The Duo Camera on HTC Butterfly 2 takes photos with added depth and makes it possible to add special effects to your photos later in Gallery. § Choose from a variety of pre-defined camera modes, or create your own camera profiles.
TV. See Enjoying TV with HTC Butterfly 2 on page 125. You can also turn HTC Butterfly 2 into a remote control for your TV, set-top box (cable box), and home theater. See Setting up your remote control on page 129.
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While using Don't immerse HTC Butterfly 2 in or let the USB port and headset jack come in contact with the following: § Water containing soap, detergent, or shower gel §...
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Drying After HTC Butterfly 2 gets wet, drain the water off the phone to avoid getting your clothes or bag wet. Also, the sound volume of the earpiece, speakers, and microphone may be less audible if these parts are not dried well.
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Your first week with your new phone 3. To drain water off the USB port and headset jack, hold the phone with these ports facing up and shake off the water. 4. Also make sure to shake off the water if it gets into the gaps around the POWER and VOLUME buttons or into the earpiece, speakers, or microphone.
Sleep mode Sleep mode saves battery power by putting HTC Butterfly 2 into a low power state while the display is off. It also stops accidental button presses when HTC Butterfly 2 is in your bag. Switching to Sleep mode To turn off the display and switch to Sleep mode, you can: §...
Your first week with your new phone Unlocking the screen § Swipe up to unlock the screen, swipe right to go directly to HTC BlinkFeed, or swipe left to go to the Home widget panel. § You can also press and hold the lock icon, and then drag it up, right, or left.
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Your first week with your new phone Pick up to lower volume In a business meeting or restaurant, pick HTC Butterfly 2 up when a call comes in to lower the ring volume automatically. You can turn this feature on or off. Go to Settings, tap Sound, and then select or clear Quiet ring on pickup.
Your first week with your new phone Touch gestures Use touch gestures to get around the Home screen, open apps, scroll through lists, and more. § Tap the screen with your finger when you want to select onscreen items such as application and settings icons, or press onscreen buttons.
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Your first week with your new phone Drag Press and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to drag. While dragging, don't release your finger until you have reached the target position. Flick Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quicker strokes, such as when moving right and left on the Home screen, or flicking through a contacts or...
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Your first week with your new phone Slide with two fingers In some apps, like Gallery, Messages, Mail, or the web browser, slide two fingers apart to zoom in when viewing a picture or text. Slide two fingers together to zoom out of the picture or text.
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Media gesture is turned on in Settings by default, which makes the three-finger gesture work only when sharing content or using HTC apps. Three-finger tap While using the HTC Car app, tap the screen with three fingers to activate the voice command mode. This feature may not be available in all languages.
If you've set up another security layer like a screen lock pattern or PIN, you'll be asked to provide your credentials first before HTC Butterfly 2 opens the app or folder. Sharing content Have something to share, such as a photo or video? §...
2. Pull down with your finger, and then release to refresh. Capturing your phone's screen Want to show off your high game score or write a blog post about HTC Butterfly 2 features? It's easy to take a picture of the screen and share it from Gallery.
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2. Tap > Add content. 3. Choose a category. Or, if it's your first time to add content on HTC BlinkFeed, tap the tile that says Get automatic recommendations from BlinkFeed. Sign in to get recommendations. 4. Select one or more feed sources.
Do one of the following: § While viewing an article, tap § On HTC BlinkFeed, press and hold the tile of the article you want to bookmark. Then tap Read later. You'll find the reading list in the slideout menu.
Your first week with your new phone Posting to your social networks You can easily post a status update from HTC BlinkFeed. 1. On HTC BlinkFeed, swipe right to open the slideout menu. 2. Tap > Compose, and then choose a social network.
Your first week with your new phone Notifications Notifications panel Notification icons inform you of new messages, calendar events, alarms, and activities in progress such as files downloading. When you see notification icons, open the Notifications panel to check out details of the notifications that you've received.
202. Notification LED The notification LED shows a: § Solid green light when HTC Butterfly 2 is connected to the power adapter or a computer and the battery is fully charged. § Flashing green light when you have a pending notification.
LED. Working with text Selecting, copying, and pasting text In HTC apps such as Internet and Mail, you can select and copy text, and then paste or share it. 1. Press and hold on a word. 2. Drag the start and end anchors to highlight the surrounding text you want to select.
§ Swipe right to show number and symbol keys. To return to the main keyboard, swipe left. § Press to close the onscreen keyboard. To open the keyboard settings, press and hold the comma key if you see above the key. Or go to Settings > Language & keyboard > HTC Sense Input.
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3. Select the keyboard layout that you want to use. Choosing and switching between keyboard languages If multiple keyboard languages are available on HTC Butterfly 2, you can choose which languages to enable in the onscreen keyboard. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Language & keyboard > HTC Sense Input.
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This feature is available only for Latin-based languages. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Language & keyboard > HTC Sense Input. 2. Tap Keyboard selection > Bilingual prediction, and then choose the language you want.
Instead of tapping the keys on the onscreen keyboard, you can "trace" to type words. This feature is available only for Latin-based languages. 1. Turn on the Trace keyboard in Settings > Language & keyboard > HTC Sense Input. 2. On the onscreen keyboard, slide your finger from one letter to the next to enter a word.
You need to have at least one Chinese input method added to your keyboard languages to access Chinese input settings. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Language & keyboard > HTC Sense Input. 2. Tap Chinese input settings. 3. For the input method you want to use, choose from the available settings.
1. Go to Settings, and then tap Language & keyboard. 2. Tap HTC Sense Input > Chinese input settings > Personalized patterns. 3. Tap 4. Draw a pattern, and then enter the Chinese character that you want to assign this pattern to.
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1. Go to Settings, and then tap Power. 2. Tap History. 3. If you've used HTC Butterfly 2 for a long time since the last charge, swipe left or right to scale the graph that details battery usage over time.
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How long the battery can last before it needs recharging depends on how you use HTC Butterfly 2. HTC Butterfly 2 power management helps to increase battery life. If you like more control by tweaking settings on your own, try out some of these battery saving tips.
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Your first week with your new phone Manage your apps § Install the latest software and application updates. Updates sometimes include battery performance improvements. § Uninstall or disable apps that you never use. Many apps run processes or sync data in the background even when you're not using them.
Waking up the phone with Motion Launch When the screen is off and HTC Butterfly 2 is in sleep mode, use Motion Launch to wake up and unlock your phone directly to an app or screen. Motion Launch is a combination of a motion gesture, which is to lift the phone, followed by a finger gesture.
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Your first week with your new phone Wake up the phone directly to HTC BlinkFeed 1. Lift the phone in portrait orientation. 2. Swipe right across the screen right away. Make sure you're not touching the screen when the phone vibrates.
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Your first week with your new phone Making a call with Quick call When the screen is off and HTC Butterfly 2 is in sleep mode, easily make a call by just swiping and using voice commands. § Make sure Motion Launch gestures and Quick call are turned on in Settings >...
Interacting with HTC Butterfly 2 through HTC Dot View HTC Dot View is not just a protective case for HTC Butterfly 2. Even when the case is closed, you can wake up your phone and see the time, weather, and basic notifications, as well as make and answer calls.
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Swipe down. notification Personalizing HTC Dot View If you bought the HTC Dot View case designed for HTC Butterfly 2, use its app to personalize what's seen through the case. Choose your wallpaper, types of notifications to display, and more.
Not seeing recent calls on HTC Dot View? By default, up to 3 received or dialed numbers will be displayed on HTC Dot View. § If you're not seeing them, open the HTC Dot View app, and then select Show call history.
Personalizing Personalizing Making HTC Butterfly 2 truly yours Make HTC Butterfly 2 look and sound just the way you want it. § Choose a ringtone and other sounds that you like to use. See Ringtones, notification sounds, and alarms on page 65.
§ To use a photo you captured with the camera, tap Gallery, choose and crop a photo, and then tap Done. § Tap Computer photos to use the HTC Get Started service to choose a photo from your computer. Launch bar The launch bar gives you one-touch access to commonly used apps (and other shortcuts).
Personalizing 4. Scroll through the widgets, or tap to search for a specific widget. Some widgets are available in different styles and sizes. 5. Press and hold and then drag the widget to a widget panel you want to add it You can also add widgets that allow you to quickly switch on or off certain settings such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
§ You won't be able to add a new widget panel if you've already reached the maximum limit. § HTC BlinkFeed always appears as the first panel (if it's not removed). A widget panel cannot be added before HTC BlinkFeed.
2. When the widget or icon turns red, lift your finger. Changing your main Home screen Set HTC BlinkFeed or a widget panel as your main Home screen. 1. Press and hold an empty space on a widget panel. 2. In the pop-up menu, tap Manage home screen pages.
2. Press and hold an app or shortcut in the folder, and then drag it out to Arranging apps On the Apps screen, you can rearrange the apps and change the layout. 1. From HTC BlinkFeed or any widget panel, tap 2. Tap , and then choose how to arrange apps, such as alphabetically.
Personalizing 3. Press and hold an app or folder, and then do one of the following: § Drag the app or folder to another position on the same page. Wait until you see the occupying icon move away before releasing your finger. §...
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Personalizing Adding a widget on the lock screen Choose from our selection of lock screen widgets. Before you can add a widget on the lock screen, you must select the Enable lock screen widgets option in Settings > Security. 1. On the lock screen, pull from the right edge until you see a icon.
Apply photo or video filters. Modify basic and advanced camera settings. Choosing a capture mode HTC Butterfly 2 gives you a variety of capture modes to use. On the Viewfinder screen, tap , and then select a capture mode to use.
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Using the volume buttons for taking photos and videos If you feel much comfortable with using push-buttons when taking photos and videos, you can set HTC Butterfly 2 to use the VOLUME buttons as the Camera app's shutter release or zoom controls.
Camera Closing the Camera app To give you a full view of the Viewfinder screen, HTC Butterfly 2 replaces , and with small dots. Tap a dot to show these buttons again, and then tap to close the Camera app and return to the Home screen or the previous screen.
Improving focus and sharpness § HTC Butterfly 2 has autofocus, which works best on a subject that is not moving too much. To change the focus, on the Viewfinder, tap the one you want to focus on.
Camera § In Camera settings, you can tap Image adjustments and adjust the contrast, saturation, and sharpness before taking the photo. § After capturing the photo, you can continue to edit the contrast, brightness, and other settings in Gallery. Recording video 1.
§ If lighting is uneven, like when the background is a little bit under or overexposed, tap to adjust the exposure settings. § Hold HTC Butterfly 2 so that you don't block the second camera lens.
Camera Composition § Match your subject with an interesting background. Positioning your subject with some lights or a garden in the background will add color and distinction to your photo, especially if you'll use the UFocus feature in Gallery. § Post-processing effects for Duo Camera may not work if your subject and background are too close or when you're taking a close-up shot.
Using Zoe camera Don’t let the best moments just pass by. When timing is everything, capture the exact moment with HTC Butterfly 2 and get more than just a still photo. With just a convenient button in Zoe camera mode, you can: §...
, and then tap 5. When you're ready to take the shot, tap 6. Pan left or right in either landscape or portrait view. Hold HTC Butterfly 2 as smoothly as you can to automatically capture frames. You can also tap to stop capturing anytime.
1. Open the Camera app. 2. Switch to Pan 360 mode. 3. Hold HTC Butterfly 2 at face level so you'll have more room to capture scenes above or below you. 4. When you're ready to take the first shot, center the white box within the Viewfinder markers.
Camera Using dual capture mode With Dual capture mode, you can capture the scene in front of you and a shot of yourself in a single photo or video. 1. Open the Camera app. 2. Switch to Dual capture mode. 3.
Camera Recording videos in slow motion Relive high speed action bit by bit and add a touch of suspense to your videos. Audio is recorded when you're in this scene, but will only be available when video is played back in normal speed. 1.
Camera Saving your settings as a camera mode Save a scene or custom settings as a new camera mode so you can conveniently use it anytime you need it. 1. Open the Camera app. 2. Switch to the camera mode you want to use. Some camera modes may not support modifying the camera settings.
Viewing photos and videos organized by time Photos and videos on HTC Butterfly 2 are grouped together in Timeline view according to when they were taken. 1. On the Gallery app’s main screen, swipe to the Timeline tab. You'll see thumbnails for every time period.
Gallery Copying or moving photos or videos to another album 1. On the Gallery app’s main screen, swipe to the Albums tab. 2. Tap a tile to open an album. 3. Tap > Move to or Copy to. 4. Select the photos or videos you want to move or copy and then tap Next. 5.
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New place to manually enter a new name. 3. Tap Save. Renaming the 1. Tap Rename this place. location 2. Enter a new name. 3. Tap Save. You'll only see Rename this place if the name is stored on HTC Butterfly 2.
Gallery Finding matching photos Looking for photos of a specific person or thing? Use Image match to find photos faster instead of browsing through Gallery. 1. On the Gallery app’s main screen, swipe to the Timeline, Albums, or Locations tab. 2.
Introducing Duo Effects Liven up photos taken on HTC Butterfly 2 with Duo Effects. Do creative things with your photos such as changing the subject of the focus, applying artistic filters to the background, changing the angle of the photo, and more.
Gallery UFocus It's easy to change the focus in a photo taken with the Duo Camera. With UFocus you can create different versions of the same moment, anytime. 1. In Gallery, open the photo you want in full screen, tap it, and then tap 2.
Gallery 3. Tap a thumbnail to apply the effect. 4. Tap anywhere on the screen to change where to apply the effect. 5. Tap to save the photo. Seasons 1. In Gallery, open the photo you want in full screen, tap it, and then tap 2.
2. Tap > 3. Try any of the following: § Tilt HTC Butterfly 2 to see the photo from different angles. § Tap at the bottom-left corner and then drag your finger on the screen to change the angle. Tap to return to tilt mode.
Gallery Fine tuning your 3D subject 1. While editing your photo with the Dimension Plus effect, tap 2. Draw an outline around the objects you want as your main subjects. You can refine your selection by using the tools. to zoom and pan for a more accurate selection. 3.
7. Tap Done > Sharing photos that have Duo Effects on the Want your friends to play with some of the Duo Effects even without an HTC phone? Share the link to photos that have UFocus, Foregrounder, or Dimension Plus effects applied, and let your friends experience these effects on their web browser.
Gallery Viewing Duo Effects on the Web Whether your friends are on their computer or phone, they just need to click the link that you shared to view your photo that has UFocus, Foregrounder, or Dimension Plus applied. They can even interact with your photo to experience how an effect works. §...
Pan 360 photo. 5. Try any of the following: § Tilt HTC Butterfly 2 or drag your finger on the screen to pan the photo. § Tap the rotation indicator at the top left corner to re-center the photo.
Gallery Creating an action sequence shot Hop, skip, or jump. Create a sequence shot to stitch a series of actions into one photo. § This feature is available for a batch of shots that was captured with continuous shooting mode. §...
Gallery Removing unwanted objects in a photo Did a pedestrian or passing car ruin your otherwise perfect shot of a famous landmark? Retouch the photo to remove unwanted people or objects. § This feature is available for a batch of shots that was captured with continuous shooting mode.
Gallery Changing the video playback speed Want to add a cinematic flair to your video by slowing down a particular scene? You can vary the playback speed of a selected section of a slow motion video. You can only change the video playback speed of videos captured using the slow motion scene in the Camera app.
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Zoe, tap > Music settings. 8. To preview the Zoe in full screen, hold HTC Butterfly 2 in landscape orientation. 9. To create a video file of the Zoe, tap > Save, and then choose a video quality.
Phone calls Phone calls Making a call with Smart dial You can either dial a number directly, or use Smart dial to quickly place a call. Smart dial searches and calls a stored/synced contact or a number from your call history. 1.
Phone calls Returning a missed call You'll see the missed call icon in the status bar when you miss a call. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open to check who the caller is. 2. To return the call, spread your two fingers on the missed call notification to expand it, and then tap Call back.
§ Press the VOLUME DOWN or VOLUME UP button. § Press the POWER button. § Place HTC Butterfly 2 face down on a level surface. If HTC Butterfly 2 is already facing down, it will still ring when there are subsequent incoming calls.
2. To switch between the calls, tap the person you want to talk to on the screen. Turning the speakerphone on or off during a call To decrease potential damage to your hearing, do not hold HTC Butterfly 2 to your ear when the speakerphone is on.
Phone calls Setting up a conference call Conference calling with your friends, family, or co-workers is easy. Make or accept a call, and then simply dial each subsequent call to add it to the conference. Make sure that you have conference calling service activated. Contact your mobile operator for details.
Phone calls Blocking a caller When you block a phone number or a contact, all calls from the phone number or contact will be declined automatically. On the Call History tab, press and hold the contact or phone number you want to block, and then tap Block contact.
Messages Messages Sending a text message (SMS) 1. Open the Messages app. 2. Tap 3. Enter a contact name or mobile number in the To field. 4. Tap the box that says Add text, and then enter your message. 5. Tap , or press to save the message as a draft.
Similar to a group chat, sending a group MMS lets your recipients join the conversation you've started. HTC Butterfly 2 also organizes message replies in a single conversation thread. If this is your first time to send a group MMS, you may need to enter your mobile phone number.
4. Tap Replying to a contact's other phone number When a contact has multiple phone numbers stored on HTC Butterfly 2, you can select which phone number to reply to. Keep in mind that if you don't select another number, your response will be sent to the phone number that your contact used to send the last message.
Messages 3. Tap > Move to secure box. 4. Select the messages, and then tap Move. To move all the messages from a contact, on the Messages screen, press and hold the contact and tap Move to secure box. § To read messages in the secure box, on the Messages screen, tap >...
Messages Copying a text message to the nano SIM card 1. Open the Messages app. 2. Tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact. 3. Tap the message, and then tap Copy to SIM. The icon is displayed.
4. To see all available information cards, swipe up the screen and tap More. Depending on the information that you've allowed to share, more information cards will appear on the Google search screen as you use HTC Butterfly 2 to search the Web, create appointments, set reminders, and more.
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Search and web browser Changing card settings You can easily customize the settings of Google Now cards to suit your information needs. For example, you can change the weather units in the Weather card or your transportation mode in the Traffic card. 1.
3. Tap the On/Off switch next to Google Now, and then tap Turn off. Searching HTC Butterfly 2 and the Web You can search for information on HTC Butterfly 2 and on the Web. In the Google Search app, start your search by entering a keyword or by using Google ™...
1. Open the Google Search app. Or swipe up from the onscreen navigation buttons. If you've already set up a Google account on HTC Butterfly 2, you will be given the option to sign in to Google Now. To sign in to Google Now at a later time, tap Getting instant information with Google Now on page 113.
Search and web browser Browsing the Web 1. Open the Internet app. 2. Tap the URL box on top of the screen. If the webpage is in fullscreen mode, flick the screen down to show the URL box and other options. 3.
Watch list so you can quickly find and watch them whenever you like. HTC Butterfly 2 saves webpage text and images only. You will need Internet connection to open linked pages and play video clips.
> Home screen. Using your browsing history HTC Butterfly 2 keeps a record of webpages you've visited. If you don't want HTC Butterfly 2 to keep your browsing history, browse using an incognito tab. See Private browsing on page 120.
Search and web browser Only the browsing history stored by the Internet app is deleted. Browsing history stored by other browsers on HTC Butterfly 2 will remain unaffected. Private browsing You can use incognito tabs to browse the Web with more privacy. Browser cookies are deleted and not shared when you close all incognito tabs.
HTC Music Listening to music Enjoy your favorite songs on HTC Butterfly 2 using the Music app. When you open the Music app for the first time, you'll be asked if you would like to automatically download related content, such as album covers and artist photos, to HTC Butterfly 2.
Listen to stronger bass, clearer vocals, and finer details in songs and videos, especially when played in Music and Gallery apps. To turn the HTC BoomSound profile on or off, go to Settings, and then tap the BoomSound On/Off switch.
Entertainment Adding a song to the queue While playing a song, you can also browse other tracks stored on HTC Butterfly 2. Add a song or an album to the queue so it plays when the current playlist has finished playing.
Ringtone. Viewing song lyrics Love a song so much that you want to sing along? HTC Butterfly 2 gives your music an extra kick with song lyrics and cool music visualizations. To save on data usage, connect to a Wi-Fi network when downloading lyrics. In Music settings, select Wi-Fi only.
> Search > YouTube. Enjoying TV with HTC Butterfly 2 The TV app makes HTC Butterfly 2 a key part of your entertainment experience. The TV app lets you easily tune into your preferred shows, get reminded when your favorite show is on, see what shows are coming up, and more.
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If you have more than one TV service provider, you can add additional EPGs to the TV app and easily switch between them on HTC Butterfly 2. The TV app is designed on the concept of Rooms. For each Room you can add one EPG and one remote.
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Entertainment 4. With Create a new room selected, tap Next. If you want to duplicate an existing EPG, select the Room with the EPG you want to copy. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to setup the EPG. To switch between EPGs, swipe left to right to open the slideout menu, and then tap next to the Room you're currently in.
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To view and post social media updates, you'll need to sign in with your accounts. 1. On the TV app, tap to open the slideout menu. 2. Under HTC TV, tap Live Scores. 3. Tap a game that interests you. 4. On the Details tab, view scores, stats, and more.
7. Point HTC Butterfly 2 towards the TV and tap the blinking button on the screen. 8. Tap Yes if HTC Butterfly 2 was able to turn on your TV, and then follow the onscreen instructions to continue setting up the other devices.
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TV app, select the Auto Wake option in > Settings. Controlling your TV from the Notifications panel Get a call while watching TV? You can easily use HTC Butterfly 2 to mute the TV and more. 1. Slide open the Notifications panel.
Watch Later list. 4. While watching a video, you can: § Turn HTC Butterfly 2 sideways to watch the video in full screen. § Tap the video screen to pause or to resume playback, or drag the slider to jump to a different part of the video.
Listen to your favorite radio stations using the FM Radio app. You need to connect a headset first to the audio jack of HTC Butterfly 2 to use FM Radio. FM Radio uses the stereo headset as the FM radio antenna.
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Entertainment Sharing your media to HTC Connect enabled devices Refer to the documentation that came with the HTC Connect enabled device on how to set it up. 1. Open and play any music or other media content that you want to share from HTC Butterfly 2.
TV or wireless speaker. On HTC phones that have HTC Sense 5.5 or later, you can share media to any of the following types of devices by just swiping up with three fingers: §...
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Entertainment About HTC Media Link HD Plug in HTC Media Link HD to any TV with an HDMI port. Then swipe up with three- fingers on HTC Butterfly 2 to connect and display content wirelessly to your TV. HTC Media Link HD is sold separately.
Gallery and play songs stored on the device in Music. You can also open PDFs and edit Office documents. You need a special cable to connect HTC Butterfly 2 and a USB storage device. HTC Butterfly 2 supports USB storage devices (except portable hard drives) up to 64 GB.
4. After copying the files, disconnect HTC Butterfly 2 from the computer. Making more storage space As you use HTC Butterfly 2, you'll accumulate data and fill its storage capacity over time. Here are some tips on how to increase storage space.
Store your photos, documents, and other files on Google Drive to access them on HTC Butterfly 2, your computer, and your other mobile devices. On HTC Butterfly 2, just use your Google Account to sign in to your Google Drive storage. You can then: §...
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In Settings, you can check your available Google Drive storage space. Before your Google Drive storage info appears in Settings, you need to access your Google Drive from an HTC app first. For example, use the Mail app to share a link to your Google Drive file.
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4. Tap 5. Tap Document, and then choose whether to share PDFs or Office documents. Or tap File to choose any file type. 6. On the HTC files screen, tap Drive. If you don't see this screen, press first. 7. In your Google Drive storage, open the folder that contains the files that you want.
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Storage and files Giving people access through the Drive app Using the Drive app, add the people you want to share your Google Drive link with. You can also set permissions, such as to let the recipients view, edit, or comment on your shared content.
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Storage and files Saving a document from HTC Butterfly 2 to Google Drive In Polaris Office 5, you can save a PDF you're viewing or an Office document you created to your Google Drive storage. 1. In Polaris Office, tap to see your documents by file type.
Removing an account Remove accounts from HTC Butterfly 2 if you no longer use them. Removing an account does not remove accounts and information from the online service itself. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Accounts & sync.
Ways of backing up files, data, and settings Worried that you might lose important stuff on HTC Butterfly 2? Back up HTC Butterfly 2 before you erase the storage, do a factory reset, or upgrade to a new phone. HTC Backup...
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Save the time and frustration of re-creating your personalized HTC Butterfly 2 experience when you do a factory reset or buy another phone. On HTC Butterfly 2, use HTC Backup to do a daily backup to the cloud so you can easily restore your content and settings next time.
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Backing up HTC Butterfly 2 to Google Drive Turn on HTC Backup to do a daily backup of your phone over Wi-Fi. Turn it on by selecting Back up phone daily while doing the on-device setup. If you didn't do so, use the HTC Backup app.
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Backing up your data locally If you want to separately back up your content such as contacts and text messages on HTC Butterfly 2, here are some tips on how to export or import your data. Backing up your contacts 1.
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Sync, backup, and reset 5. To help protect your data, tap Yes, and then set a password for this backup. Be sure to remember this password. You'll need to enter it again when importing contacts. If you don't need a password, tap No. 6.
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> Back up to storage card or Back up to email. 4. When prompted, tap OK. Importing your personal dictionary § Go to Settings > Language & keyboard > HTC Sense Input. Tap Personal dictionary > > Restore from storage card.
§ Import documents from your computer to your phone. Back up and restore Back up your HTC phone to your computer so you can easily restore your backup to the same phone or to another HTC phone. Sync playlists and data Sync music playlists and data such as contacts and calendar between your phone and your computer.
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Sync, backup, and reset Installing HTC Sync Manager on your computer § You can install HTC Sync Manager on Windows XP or later versions. To install it on a Mac computer, you need Mac OS 10.6 or later versions. § If you have problem in installing HTC Sync Manager, close all your running programs and reinstall.
Reset Restarting HTC Butterfly 2 (Soft reset) If HTC Butterfly 2 is running slower than normal, is unresponsive, or has an app that is not performing properly, try rebooting and see if that helps solve the problem. 1. If the display is off, press the POWER button to turn it back on. If you've set up a lock screen, you need to unlock it.
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4. Tap OK. Performing a factory reset using hardware buttons If you can’t turn HTC Butterfly 2 on or access settings, you can still perform a factory reset by using the hardware buttons on HTC Butterfly 2. The Fast boot option in Settings > Power must not be selected.
People People Your contacts list The People app lists all contacts you've stored on HTC Butterfly 2 and from online accounts you're logged in to. Use the People app to easily manage communications with people that matter to you. 1. Open the People app.
People Finding people Search for contacts stored on HTC Butterfly 2, your company directory if you have an Exchange ActiveSync account, or social networks you've signed into. 1. Open the People app. 2. On the People tab, you can: § Find people in your contacts list. Tap , and then enter the first few letters of the contact name in the Search people box.
People 4. Enter the contact information in the fields provided. 5. Tap Save. When you tap the added contact in your contacts list, you'll see the contact information and your exchange of messages and calls. Depending on the contact type, you may also see the person's social network updates or events. How do I add an extension number to a contact number? While creating a new contact in People, you can add an extension number to their number so you can skip the voice prompts when calling.
Accepting contact link suggestions When HTC Butterfly 2 finds contacts that can be merged, you’ll see a link notification when you open the People app. 1. On the People tab, tap the Contact link suggestion notification when available.
We’ve also set up the Frequent group to automatically add the contacts you dial or get calls from the most. HTC Butterfly 2 also syncs with groups you've created in your Google Account. Creating a group 1.
People Sending a message or email to a group You will be charged for each text message sent. For example, if you send a message to a group of five people, you will be charged for five messages. 1. On the Groups tab, tap the group you want to send a message or email to. 2.
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People Organizing your private contacts 1. On the People tab, tap > Manage contacts > Private contacts. 2. To add contacts to the private contacts list, tap , select the contacts you want to add, and then tap Save. 3. To remove private contacts from the list, tap >...
Email Email Gmail Viewing your Gmail Inbox All your received email messages are delivered to your Inbox. 1. Open the Gmail app. 2. Do any of the following from your Inbox. § Tap an email message preview to read, forward, or reply to the message. §...
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Email 4. If you want to attach a photo, video or file, tap > Attach file, tap the attachment source, and then select the files you want. 5. Tap to send. Replying to or forwarding email messages in Gmail 1. In the Gmail inbox, tap the email message or conversation. 2.
The Mail app is where you read, send, and organize email messages from one or more email accounts that you’ve set up on HTC Butterfly 2. 1. Open the Mail app. The inbox of one of your email accounts appears.
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Email Sending an email message 1. Open the Mail app. 2. Switch to the email account that you want to use. 3. Tap 4. Fill in one or more recipients. Want to loop in more recipients in a carbon copy (Cc) or blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the email message? Tap >...
Email Quickly replying to an email message You can quickly respond to a new email message from the Home screen or lock screen. 1. When you receive a new email message notification, slide the Notifications panel down. 2. On the email preview, tap Reply all. If you have several notifications and you don't see the email options, expand the email preview by sliding two fingers apart on the notification.
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Working with Exchange ActiveSync email Enjoy the powerful email features of Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync right on HTC Butterfly 2. Flag important email messages, set your out of the office reply, or send invites to your next team meeting while you're on the go.
4. Enter the email address and password for your email account, and then tap Next. Some email accounts allow you to set the sync schedule. By default, HTC Butterfly 2 uses Smart Sync to save battery power. See What is Smart Sync? on page 168.
Calendar Calendar Viewing the Calendar Use the Calendar app to view your events, meetings, and appointments. If you've signed into your online accounts, related events will also appear in Calendar. 1. Open the Calendar app. 2. Tap , and then choose a calendar view. In any calendar view, return to the current date by tapping Month view In month view, you will see markers on days that have events.
Calendar Scheduling or editing an event You can create or edit events on HTC Butterfly 2, and also sync events with your Exchange ActiveSync calendar. You can also create, modify, and sync events with your Google calendar. Editing events is not supported for all accounts.
Calendar Sharing an event You can share a calendar event as a vCalendar using Bluetooth or by sending it as a file attachment with your email or message. 1. Do one of the following: § While viewing an event, tap >...
Calendar Dismissing or snoozing event reminders If you have set at least one reminder for an event, the upcoming event icon will appear in the notifications area of the status bar to remind you. 1. Slide the Notifications panel open. 2.
Location settings Turning location services on or off In order to find your location on HTC Butterfly 2, you need to enable location sources. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Location. 2. Tap the On/Off switch to turn location services on and off.
Travel and maps 3. Tap to turn Compass mode on. In Compass mode, the map orients itself depending on the direction you're facing. To exit Compass mode, tap 4. If you want to see more information overlaid on the map, tap , and then tap a map view such as Traffic or Public transit to toggle the view on and off.
Travel and maps 3. Tap the Enter key on the keyboard or tap a suggested search item. The first location on the search appears with a place marker and its info sheet displays at the bottom of the screen. All other search results are indicated by a red dot or a smart map icon.
HTC Car On the road with HTC Car Now when you drive, you can easily use HTC Butterfly 2 to reach your destination, keep you entertained, and help you stay in touch with the people that matter to you. Access music, phone calls, maps, and more with HTC Car.
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§ If you hear a voice prompt, say "yes" or "no" to answer or decline a call. § Tap Answer or Decline. Customizing HTC Car § To change the default behavior of HTC Car, tap Settings. § To add more apps to HTC Car, tap and select an app.
Other apps Other apps Using Scribble Want to make a page for your digital scrapbook? Use the Scribble app to get artistic and combine photos, text, and illustrations in a note. With several templates to choose from, you can even create lists or track your budget. Have a greeting card ready and link it to your friend's birthday in Calendar to send in a few taps.
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Other apps Inserting images and illustrations in a note While composing a note, you can: § Tap to take a photo, or tap > Insert to select an image from Gallery. § Tap to draw, or tap to write text. You can change the pen characteristics. §...
To view notes you've shared, swipe to the Share tab on the Scribble main screen. Using the Clock Get more from the Clock app than just the regular date and time. Use HTC Butterfly 2 as a world clock to see the date and time in cities across the globe. You can also set alarms or track your time using the stopwatch or timer.
3. Tap to start recording a voice clip. Voice Recorder can run in the background while you do other things on HTC Butterfly 2, except when you open other apps that also use audio functions. 4. Tap to stop recording.
Other apps To see your recorded voice clips, tap . Press and hold a voice clip to see options for sharing, setting it as a ringtone, and more. Keeping track of your tasks Use the Tasks app to organize and track to do and task lists. Create tasks on your phone or sync them with your Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account.
Setting child-accessible apps in Kid Mode When in Kid Mode, you can choose which apps on HTC Butterfly 2 your child will have access to. 1. Open Parent Dashboard from the All Apps screen. You can also go to Parent Dashboard from Settings >...
§ Refreshing apps to update info and feeds § Uploading and backing up your files to your online storage account § Using HTC Butterfly 2 as a Wi-Fi hotspot § Sharing your mobile data connection by USB tethering To help you save on data usage, connect to a Wi-Fi network whenever possible and...
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. The Mobile network settings screen opens. 4. Select or clear the Data roaming option. Select the Data roaming sound option if you’d like HTC Butterfly 2 to play a sound so you’ll know when it’s connecting to a roaming network.
Internet connections 4. Scroll down the screen to see a list of apps and their data usage info. 5. Tap an app to see more details. Wi-Fi To use Wi-Fi, you need access to a wireless access point or “hotspot”. The availability and strength of a Wi-Fi signal varies depending on objects the Wi-Fi signal has to pass through (such as buildings or a wall between rooms).
> WPS Pin Entry. Logging into a public Wi-Fi network automatically (WISPr) You can set HTC Butterfly 2 to automatically log into a public Wi-Fi network that you regularly use. This saves you the trouble of going through the Wi-Fi provider's web authentication every time you connect to their Wi-Fi network.
§ Install security certificates § Enter your login credentials § Download and install a required VPN app on HTC Butterfly 2 Contact your network administrator for details. Also, HTC Butterfly 2 must first establish a Wi-Fi or data connection before you can start a VPN connection.
Internet connections Using HTC Butterfly 2 as a Wi-Fi hotspot Share your data connection with other devices by turning HTC Butterfly 2 into a Wi-Fi hotspot. § Make sure the data connection is turned on. § You must have an approved data plan associated with your account from your mobile service provider to use this service.
No Internet connection available for your computer? No problem. Use the data connection of HTC Butterfly 2 to connect to the Internet. § To make sure that the USB drivers for HTC Butterfly 2 are up-to-date, install the latest version of HTC Sync Manager on your computer.
2. If you don't see your headset listed, tap Scan for devices to refresh the list. 3. Tap the name of your headset in the Available Devices section. HTC Butterfly 2 pairs with the headset and the headset connection status is displayed in the Paired Devices section.
2. On the sending device, send one or more files to HTC Butterfly 2. 3. If asked, accept the pairing request on HTC Butterfly 2 and on the sending device. You may also be prompted to enter the same passcode or confirm the auto-generated passcode on both devices.
> Show received files to view files received via Bluetooth. Using NFC With built-in NFC (near field communication) on HTC Butterfly 2, you can share content to another NFC-capable mobile device in an instant. NFC may not be available in some phones.
™ option, make sure it is also turned on. 1. While viewing the content that you want to share, hold HTC Butterfly 2 and the other phone back to back. Make sure that the NFC area (shaded part) of HTC Butterfly 2 and the other phone's NFC area are close to one another.
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Use NFC or Bluetooth to pair and connect HTC Mini+ to your phone. NFC may not be available in some phones. You only need to pair once. The next time you turn on HTC Mini+, it will automatically reconnect to your phone.
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Managing HTC Mini+ While HTC Mini+ is connected, you can manage it from your phone. You can create your own Quick text replies to add to HTC Mini+, find the device if you misplaced it, and more. 1. Turn HTC Mini+ on.
Settings and security Airplane mode When you enable Airplane (Flight) mode, all wireless radios on HTC Butterfly 2 are turned off, including the call function, data services, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi. When you disable Airplane mode, the call function is turned back on and the previous state of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi is restored.
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Settings and security 3. Tap Do not disturb exceptions and then tap 4. Choose whether to select contacts or groups to add to the exceptions list. 5. Select the checkbox to allow incoming calls from contacts on the exceptions list. To remove contacts or numbers from the exceptions list, tap >...
Settings and security Scheduling when to turn data connection off To help conserve power and data usage, you can set a time period when the data connection will automatically turn off during low peak times. This takes effect after the screen has been off for 15 minutes and there's no network activity (no downloads, streaming, or data usage).
§ Screen lock sounds § Pull-to-refresh sounds § Vibration when pressing hardware buttons § Touch sound and vibration when tapping the HTC Sense keyboard Turning touch sounds and vibration on and off 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Sound.
Follow the onscreen instructions to learn how to use Magnification gestures. Installing a digital certificate Use client and Certificate Authority (CA) digital certificates to enable HTC Butterfly 2 to access VPN or secured Wi-FI networks, and also to provide authentication to online secure servers.
If you enter the wrong PIN more times than the maximum number of attempts allowed, the card will become “PUK-locked.” You need a Pin Unlock Key (PUK) code to restore access to HTC Butterfly 2. Contact your mobile operator for this code.
Choose to set a screen lock pattern, numeric PIN, or other means of securing your phone. You'll be asked to unlock the screen every time HTC Butterfly 2 is turned on or when it’s idle for a certain period of time.
Settings and security Bypassing the lock screen If you've set a screen lock for HTC Butterfly 2, you can just skip the lock screen and go straight to the security screen for unlocking HTC Butterfly 2. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Security.
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