HTC PD98140 SMARTPHONE User Manual Users Guide 1

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2 Conventions used in this guideIn this user guide, we use the following symbols to indicate useful and important information:This is a note. A note often gives additional information, such as what happens on your phone when you choose to do or not to do a certain action. A note also provides information that may only be applicable to some situations. This is a tip. A tip gives you an alternative way to do a particular step or procedure, or lets you know of an option that you may find helpful.This indicates that something is very important. Important information is something that you need to do in order to accomplish a certain task or to get a phone feature to work properly. This provides safety precaution information, that is, information that you need to be careful about to prevent potential problems when using your phone.

3 Contents ContentsBasics 7Inside the box 7Your phone 7Bottom cover 9SIM card 10Storage card 11Battery 12Switching your phone on or off 15Entering your PIN 15Finger gestures 15Getting started 16Setting up your phone for the first time 16Home screen 16Status and notifications 18Notifications panel 20Connecting your phone to a computer 21Searching your phone and the Web 23Adjusting the volume 25Sleep mode 26Personalizing 27Making your phone truly yours 27Personalizing your phone with scenes 27Changing your wallpaper 28Applying a new skin 29Personalizing your Home screen with widgets 29Adding icons and other shortcuts on your Home screen 31Adding folders on your Home screen 31Rearranging or removing widgets and icons on your Home screen 32Rearranging the Home screen 33Changing your ringtones and alarms 34Rearranging or hiding application tabs 36Phone calls 37Making calls 37Receiving calls 40HTC Caller ID 41Using in-call options 41Using Call history 44Blocking callers 45Call services 46Turning Airplane mode on or off 46

4 Contents People 47About People 47Setting up My contact card 48Ways of getting contacts into your phone 48Merging contact information 50Your contacts list 52Contact information and conversations 54Contact groups 56People widget 58Keyboard 59Using the onscreen keyboard 59Entering words with predictive text 61Entering text by speaking 62Editing text 63Adjusting touch input settings 64Messages 66About Messages 66Sending a text message (SMS) 67Sending a multimedia message (MMS) 68Resuming a draft message 69Viewing and replying to a message 69Managing message conversations 72Setting message options 73Accounts and sync 75Synchronizing with online accounts 75Synchronizing with your computer 78Social 85Facebook for HTC Sense 85Facebook for Android 86What’s the difference between Facebook for Android and Facebook for HTC Sense? 87Tweeting on your phone 87Friend Stream 90Chatting in Google Talk 93Email 95Using Gmail/Google Mail 95Using Mail 100Calendar 108About Calendar 108Creating calendar events 108Changing calendar views 110Managing calendar events 112Calendar event reminders 113Displaying and synchronizing calendars 114Changing Calendar settings 115About the Calendar widget 115

5 Contents Clock and Weather 116About the HTC Clock widget 116About the Clock app 116Using Desk Clock 117Using World Clock 118Setting the alarm clock 119Checking weather 121About the Weather widget 122Internet connections 123Data connection 123Wi-Fi 124Adding connection widgets 126Connecting to a virtual private network (VPN) 126Using your phone as a modem (tethering) 127Connecting your phone to the Internet through a computer (Internet Pass-through) 128Using your phone as a wireless router 128Web browser 129Using your phone’s web browser 129Copying text, looking up information, and sharing 132Viewing bookmarks and previously visited pages 134Setting browser options 135Bluetooth 136Bluetooth basics 136Connecting a Bluetooth headset or car kit 136Disconnecting or unpairing from a Bluetooth device 137Sending information using Bluetooth 138Receiving information using Bluetooth 139Camera 141Camera basics 141Taking a photo 143Recording video 144Adding effects 145After capturing 145Changing camera settings 146Photos, videos, and music 147Browsing your Gallery 147Listening to music 155Sharing media on your home network 161HTCSense.com 163About HTCSense.com 163Signing up for your HTCSense.com account 163Using HTCSense.com 164Dashboard 164Footprints 166People 168

6 Contents Messages 169HTC Hub 171Signing out from or deleting your HTCSense.com account 171Maps and location 172Turning on location services 172Locations 172Google Maps 182More apps 190Watching videos on YouTube 190Reading news feeds 191Reading eBooks 194Working on documents, spreadsheets, and presentations 198Keeping track of your stocks 199Listening to FM Radio 201Recording your voice 202Using Flashlight 203Finding and installing apps from Android Market 204Sharing games and apps 207Security 209Protecting your SIM card with a PIN 209Protecting your phone with a screen lock 210Settings 211Settings on your phone 211Changing display settings 212Changing sound settings 214Changing the phone language 215Optimizing your phone’s battery life 215Managing memory 216Checking information about your phone 217Update and reset 218Updating the phone software 218Restarting or factory resetting your phone 219Trademarks and copyrights 220Index 221

7 Basics BasicsInside the boxYou will find the following inside the box:PhoneBattery (preinstalled)microSD™ card (preinstalled)USB cable3.5mm stereo headsetPower adapterQuick start guideSafety and regulatory guideYour phoneFront panel834156721 POWER2 Notification LED3 MENU4 HOME5 SEARCH6 BACK7 Touch screen8 Earpiece

8 Basics Left panel121 VOLUME UP2 VOLUME DOWNBack panel321451 8 megapixel camera2 Dual LED flash3 Bottom cover4 Battery compartment cover5 SpeakerBottom panel2131 3.5mm headset jack2 Microphone3 USB connector

9 Basics Bottom coverRemoving the bottom coverRemove the bottom cover to access the SIM card slot and storage card slot.With the phone switched off, hold your phone securely with the front facing down.With your right and left thumbs, push the bottom cover out to remove it.Replacing the bottom coverSlide the bottom cover onto the exposed area of your phone’s back panel.Push the bottom cover towards the phone. You’ll hear a click when the bottom cover is locked in place.Your phone’s antenna is placed underneath the bottom cover. We recommend that you secure the bottom cover to the phone’s back panel to get the best radio reception for your phone.1.2.1.2.

10 Basics SIM cardThe SIM card contains your phone number, service details, and phonebook/message memory. Your phone supports both 1.8 V and 3 V SIM cards.Some legacy SIM cards may not function with your phone. You should consult with your mobile operator for a replacement SIM card. There may be fees for this service.Inserting the SIM card1. Take the bottom cover off. See “Removing the bottom cover.” 2. With the SIM card’s gold contacts facing down and its cut-off corner facing out, insert the SIM card halfway into the SIM card slot.Removing the SIM cardMake sure to switch off your phone before removing your SIM card. Otherwise, the phone will automatically turn off when you remove the SIM card.1. Take the bottom cover off.See “Removing the bottom cover.”2. With your thumb, slide the SIM card out from the SIM card slot.

11 Basics Storage cardUse the microSD card to store your photos, videos, and music. You’ll find the microSD card already inserted in your phone.Inserting the storage card1. Take the bottom cover off.See “Removing the bottom cover.”2. Insert the microSD card into the storage card slot with its gold contacts facing down and push it until it clicks into place.Removing the storage card1. Take the bottom cover off.See “Removing the bottom cover.”2. Push the storage card in to eject it from its slot.3. Slide the storage card out from its slot.Removing the storage card while the phone is onWhen you need to remove the storage card while the phone is on, unmount the storage card first to prevent corrupting or damaging the files in the storage card.On the Home screen, press MENU, and then tap Settings.Scroll down the screen, and then tap SD & phone storage.Tap Unmount SD card.Remove the storage card by following the steps in “Removing the storage card.”1.2.3.4.

12 Basics BatteryYour phone uses a rechargeable battery. Please use only original batteries and accessories that came with your phone or replacements that we recommend.How long the battery can last before it needs recharging depends on how you use your phone. Among these are the phone features and accessories you use (for example, leaving your Bluetooth connection always on uses more power). Long phone calls and frequent web browsing use up much battery. Also, consider your location: poor signal strength from your mobile network and extreme temperature make the battery work harder.Removing the batteryRight after you take your phone out from the box for the first time, don’t forget to remove the thin film wrapped around the battery that’s inside your phone.With the phone turned off, hold your phone securely with the front facing down.With your thumb or finger, lift the battery compartment cover off from the small opening on the left side of your phone.3. Pull the battery out from the battery compartment.1.2.

13 Basics Inserting the batteryHold your phone securely with the front facing down.With your thumb or finger, lift the battery compartment cover off from the small opening on the left side of your phone.Insert the battery (with its exposed copper contacts first) into the battery compartment.4. Put back the battery compartment cover, pushing the battery all the way in.5. Press down all sides of the cover to lock it in place.Your phone’s Bluetooth and Wi-Fi antennas are placed underneath the battery compartment cover. We recommend that you secure the battery compartment cover to the phone for stronger Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection.1.2.3.

14 Basics Charging the batteryThe battery is partially charged when shipped. Before you turn on and start using your phone, it is recommended that you charge the battery. Some batteries perform best after several full charge/discharge cycles.Only the power adapter and USB sync cable provided with your phone must be used to charge the battery.Do not remove the battery from the phone while you are charging it using the power or car adapter.1. Plug the power adapter into the USB connector of your phone.2. Plug in the power adapter to an electrical outlet to start charging the battery.As the battery is being charged, the notification LED shows a solid red light. The light turns to solid green when the phone is fully charged.When you charge the battery while the phone is on, the charging battery icon ( ) is displayed in your phone’s status bar. After the battery has been fully charged, the charging battery icon turns to a full battery icon ( ).As a safety precaution, the battery stops charging when it overheats.

15 Basics Switching your phone on or offSwitching your phone onPress the POWER button. Easy.When you turn on the phone for the first time, you’ll need to set it up. See the Getting started chapter for details.Switching your phone off1. If the display is off, press the POWER button to turn it back on, then unlock the screen by sliding down the bar on the lock screen.See “Unlocking the screen” in the Getting started chapter for details.2. Press and hold the POWER button for a few seconds.3. When the Power options menu appears, tap Power off.Entering your PINMost SIM cards come with a PIN (personal identification number) set by your mobile operator. If you’re asked for a PIN, enter it and then tap OK.To find out how to enable, disable, or change the PIN, see “Protecting your SIM card with a PIN” in the Security chapter.If you enter the wrong PIN three times, your SIM card is blocked. No problem. Just contact your mobile operator and ask for the PUK (PIN Unblocking Key).Finger gesturesTap When you want to type using the keyboard, select items onscreen such as application and settings icons, or press onscreen buttons, simply tap them with your finger. Press and hold To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or link in a web page), simply press and hold the item.Swipe or slide To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen.Drag Press and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to drag. While dragging, do not release your finger until you have reached the target position.Flick Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quicker strokes. This finger gesture is always in a vertical direction, such as when flicking the contacts or message list.Rotate For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the phone sideways. When entering text, you can turn the phone 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.

16 Getting started Getting startedSetting up your phone for the first timeWhen you switch on your phone for the first time, you’ll be asked to set up your phone. You can choose your language, how you want to connect to the Internet, and whether you want your current location to be automatically detected. If you still have personal contacts and calendar events stored on your old phone, you can easily transfer them to your new phone through Bluetooth as well.Be sure to sign in to your Google Account so you can use Google apps like Gmail™/Google Mail. You can also set up your other email accounts, favorite social networks like Facebook® and Twitter™, and more.Just follow the onscreen instructions and you’ll be up and running with your phone in no time.Some features that need to connect to the Internet such as location-based services and auto-sync of your online accounts may incur extra data fees from your mobile operator. Don’t worry. You can enable or disable them in your phone’s settings as you go along later on. To find out how, see the Settings chapter.Home screenYour Home screen is where you make your phone your own. It comes with a weather clock widget that shows the time and weather in your current location. You can also add your favorite apps, shortcuts, folders and widgets so they’re always just a tap away.To find out how, see the Personalizing chapter.

17 Getting started Extended Home screenAs you start to do more things with your phone, you might find that one Home screen is not enough. No problem. You can use up to six extra screens. It should be plenty.Slide your finger horizontally to the left or right and you’ll discover more space for adding icons, widgets, and more.Press HOME to return to the main Home screen (that is, the center home screen).Using Leap viewTo jump straight to the screen that you want, press HOME while on the main Home screen 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.

18 Getting started Status and notificationsStatus iconsYou can tell a lot about your phone by checking the icons in its status bar. Here’s what each one means:Signal strength Battery is fullGPRS connected Battery is chargingGPRS in use Battery is low (20% remaining)EDGE connected Battery is very low (10% remaining)EDGE in use Silent mode3G connected Vibrate mode3G in use Phone microphone is muteHSDPA connected Speakerphone onHSDPA in use Wired microphone headset connectedRoaming Wired headset connectedNo signal Bluetooth is onNo SIM card installed Connected to a Bluetooth deviceConnected to a Wi-Fi network Airplane modeData synchronizing GPS is onNetwork sharing is on Alarm is set

19 Getting started Notification iconsA busy life means a busy phone. Notification icons on the status bar make it easy for you to keep on top of your messages, calendar events and alarms. Here’s what each one means:New Gmail/Google Mail message Call in progressNew Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync or POP3/IMAP email Missed callProblem with email delivery Call on holdNew SMS/MMS Call forwarding onProblem with SMS/MMS delivery Message forwarding onNew Google Talk instant message The phone is connected to a computer via USB cableNew voicemail Wi-Fi is on and wireless networks are availableUpcoming event Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot is onNew updates from your social networks Uploading data (animated)New tweet Downloading data (animated)Matched contacts suggestion Waiting to uploadNew push message Downloaded Android Market app installed successfullyBluetooth pairing request Update available for an app downloaded from Android MarketPhone software update available Storage card is safe to remove or storage card is being preparedTV out No storage card installed on the phoneSong is playing Storage card is low on free spaceFM Radio app in use General notificationVoice recording is on More (not displayed) notificationsCompass needs orientation

20 Getting started Notification LEDThe notification LED shows a:Solid green light when the phone is connected to the power adapter or a computer and the battery is fully charged.Flashing green light when you have a pending notification.Solid red light when the battery is being charged.Flashing red light when the battery level reaches very low.Notifications panelWhen you get a new notification, you can open the Notifications panel to see the message, reminder or event notification. The Notifications panel also lets you switch between recently-opened apps as quickly as possible.Opening the Notifications panelPress and hold the status bar, then slide your finger downward to open the Notifications panel.If you have several notifications, you can scroll down the screen to see them all.You can also open the Notifications panel on the Home screen by pressing MENU and then tapping Notifications.

21 Getting started Switching between recently-opened appsOn the Notifications panel, you can easily access up to eight apps you just recently opened.1. Press and hold the status bar, then slide your finger downward to open the Notifications panel.2. In the Recent apps section, slide your finger left or right to see recently-opened apps.3. Tap an app to open it.You can also go to the Recent apps screen when you press and hold HOME.Closing the Notifications panelPress and hold the bottom bar of the Notifications panel, then slide your finger up the screen. Or just press BACK.Connecting your phone to a computerWhenever you connect your phone to a computer using the USB cable, the Connect to PC screen opens and lets you choose the type of USB connection. Select one of the following choices, and then tap Done: Charge only Select this option if you only want to charge the battery while your phone is connected to your computer. HTC Sync Select this option to synchronize contacts, calendar, and other information between your computer and your phone. For more information, see “Synchronizing with your computer” in the Accounts and sync chapter.Disk drive This mode is available only when there’s a microSD card on your phone. Select this mode when you want to copy files between your phone’s storage card and your computer. For more information, see “Copying files to or from the storage card” in this chapter.When Disk drive mode is enabled while your phone is connected to the computer, you will not be able to use apps on your phone to access the storage card.USB tethering When you do not have Internet connection on your computer, you can select this mode to share your phone’s mobile data connection with your computer. For more information, see “Using your phone as a modem (tethering)” in the Internet connections chapter.Internet pass-through If you don’t have a data plan for your phone or you don’t have access to a Wi-Fi network, you can select this mode to share your computer’s Internet connection with your phone. For more information, see the Internet connections chapter.

22 Getting started You can also change the type of USB connection on-the-fly, without having to disconnect and reconnect your phone. Slide open the Notifications panel, and then tap the notification that says “Select to change USB connection type” to open the Connect to PC screen again.To change the default connection type or choose between showing and hiding the Connect to PC screen, press MENU from the Home screen, and then tap Settings > Connect to PC.Copying files to or from the storage cardYou can copy your music, photos, and other files to your phone’s storage card.1. Connect your phone to your computer using the supplied USB cable.2. On your phone’s Connect to PC screen, tap Disk drive, and then tap Done.On your computer, the connected phone is recognized as a removable disk.3. Navigate to the removable disk and open it.4. Do one of the following:Copy the files from the computer to the phone’s storage card’s root folder.Copy the files from the phone’s storage card to a folder in your computer.5. After copying the files, unmount the removable disk (that is, the connected phone) as required by your computer’s operating system to safely remove your phone.6. Do one of the following:Disconnect the phone from the computer. If you want to keep the phone connected to the computer but want the phone to be able to access the storage card, open the Notifications panel, tap Disk drive, select an option except Disk drive, and then tap Done.

23 Getting started Searching your phone and the WebFind all types of information on your phone and the Web. Search Anywhere sifts through different files, information, and apps on your phone. You can also choose to search the Web using your favorite web search service.Simply press SEARCH from the Home screen. Then enter the first few letters of what you want to search for. Matching items will be shown as you type.34121 This icon ( ) indicates that your phone will search for all types of information.Tap it if you want to choose and search only for one type of item, for example, Mail.2 Type in what you want to search for.3 Matching search suggestions and results. You can:Scroll down to see more search results.Tap to see more results for a particular category.Tap a search result item to open its app.4 After entering a word or phrase in the search box, tap to search the Web using your favorite search service. To find out how to select a search service to use, see “Setting your phone’s search options”.Setting your phone’s search optionsFrom the Home screen, press SEARCH.When the search box appears, press MENU, and then tap Settings.Tap any of the following:Web search engine Choose a web search service you want to use.Select areas to search Choose the types of items or apps to include in the search. You can also press and hold and arrange items according to search priority.1.2.3.

24 Getting started Quickly looking up information on the WebQuick Lookup helps you learn about something right on the spot. When you enter a new word or phrase, you can readily look it up in popular websites or search services such as Wikipedia, Google Search, YouTube, Google Translate, and Google Dictionary.1. From the Home screen, tap > Quick Lookup.2. If the onscreen keyboard is open, press BACK to close it first so you’ll see the bottom tabs.3. Slide across the tabs to pick where you want to look up information. Then in the search box, enter what you want to search for.If, for example, you’ve found the information you were looking for in one tab such as Wikipedia, you can switch to the other tabs to automatically search the same item in Google Search on the Web, watch related videos in YouTube, or look up translations and meanings in Google Translate and Google Dictionary.Translating words to other languages1. From the Home screen, tap > Quick Lookup.2. Press BACK to hide the onscreen keyboard first, then slide to the Google Translate tab.3. Under From language, choose the original language, then enter the word or phrase you want to translate.4. Under To language, choose from the languages available for translation.5. Tap Translate.

25 Getting started Adjusting the volumeAdjusting the ringer volume changes the volume level of the phone ringtone, while adjusting the media volume changes the volume level of sound notifications and music or video playback.Adjusting the ringer volumePress the VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN button on the left panel of the phone to adjust the ringer volume to your desired level. The Ringer volume window appears on the screen to display the volume levels.While in the lowest ringer volume level (Silent mode), press VOLUME DOWN once to set your phone to Vibrate mode. The phone vibrates and the vibrate mode icon ( ) appears in the status bar.While in Vibrate mode, press VOLUME UP once to switch to silent mode. The speaker mute icon ( ) displays in the status bar.Adjusting the media volumeWhen playing music or watching video, press the VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN button on the left panel of the phone to adjust the media volume. The Media volume window appears on the screen to display the volume level.Adjusting the earpiece volume for phone callsDuring a phone call, press the VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN button.Adjusting the volume via settings1. From the Home screen, press MENU, and then tap Settings > Sound > Volume.2. Drag the volume sliders to the left or right to adjust the volume levels of your phone’s ringtone, media playback, alarms, and notifications.Your phone briefly plays a sample tone with the volume being adjusted as you drag a slider.3. If you want the same volume for your ringtone and notifications, select Use incoming call volume for notifications.4. When you’re done, tap OK.

26 Getting started Sleep modeSleep mode saves battery power by putting your phone into a low power state while the display is off. It also stops accidental button presses when the phone’s in your bag or pocket. You’ll still receive messages and calls though.To change the delay before your screen turns off, see “Adjusting the time before the screen turns off” in the Settings chapter.Switching to Sleep modeQuickly press the POWER button to turn off the display and switch your phone to Sleep mode. Your phone also automatically goes into Sleep mode when it’s idle for a while.Waking up from Sleep modeYour phone automatically wakes up when you have an incoming call. To wake it up manually, press the POWER button. You’ll need to unlock the screen.Unlocking the screenPress the bar on the lock screen and then slide your finger down to unlock the screen or answer an incoming call.If you have set up a screen unlock pattern, pin, or password, you will be asked to draw the pattern on the screen or enter the PIN or password before it unlocks. See “Protecting your phone with a screen lock” in the Security chapter for details.

27 Personalizing PersonalizingMaking your phone truly yoursMake your phone look and sound just the way you want it. Personalize your phone with a different wallpaper, skin, ringtone, and notification sound for events such as incoming text, email, and calendar reminders.Tap the Personalize button ( ) right on the Home screen to get started.Personalizing your phone with scenesYour phone becomes multiple phones in one when you use scenes. Scenes are personalized Home screen layouts that you can quickly apply to your phone. By switching between scenes, you instantly turn your phone into your perfect weekend phone, travel phone, work phone, or pure play phone.Everytime you add or modify something on the Home screen, your phone automatically saves your changes to the current scene selected.Using a preset sceneYour phone features preset scenes, each preconfigured with a different wallpaper and collection of widgets that reflect different moments in your life. You can choose a scene that is suitable for work, play, travel, or your social life.From the Home screen, tap > Scene.Slide your finger on the screen from right to left to select the scene you want.3. Tap Apply.To download more scenes, tap Get more. To know more about downloading from HTC Hub, see the HTCSense.com chapter.1.2.

28 Personalizing Creating a new sceneYou’ll start with an empty Home screen when you create a new scene.From the Home screen, tap > Scene.Press MENU, then tap New.Enter a new scene name, then tap Done.Personalize the scene by adding widgets and other elements, arranging the Home screen layout, and changing the skin or wallpaper. All of your changes will be automatically saved to this scene.Renaming a sceneFrom the Home screen, tap > Scene.Slide your finger on the screen from right to left to select the scene you want to rename.Press and hold a scene thumbnail, then tap Rename.Enter a new scene name, then tap Done.Deleting scenesFrom the Home screen, tap > Scene.Press MENU, then tap Delete.Slide your finger on the screen from right to left to browse through scenes, then tap one or more scenes you want to delete.Tap Delete.Changing your wallpaperPersonalizing your wallpaper with your favorite photo is a quick and easy way to change the feel of your phone and give it a fresh look. Browse the collection of wallpapers included in your phone or choose from photos that you have taken with the camera. You can also change your Home screen to use an animated wallpaper.From the Home screen, tap > Wallpaper.2. Tap one of the following:HTC wallpapers Choose a preset wallpaper, then tap Preview > Apply. Live wallpapers Choose from preset animated wallpapers. Tap Preview to view the animation, and then tap Apply.Gallery Choose a photo that you have taken using the camera or copied to your storage card. Crop the photo and then tap Save.To download more wallpapers, tap Wallpaper > HTC wallpapers > Get more. To know more about downloading from HTC Hub, see the HTCSense.com chapter.1.2.3.4.1.2.3.4.1.2.3.4.1.

29 Personalizing Applying a new skinPersonalize beyond the Home screen by applying a new skin. Skins are set to give a different look and feel to most of your phone’s onscreen buttons, application screens, option menus, and other items.From the Home screen, tap > Skin.Slide your finger on the screen from right to left to select the skin you want.3. Tap Apply.To download more skins, tap Get more. To know more about downloading from HTC Hub, see the HTCSense.com chapter.Personalizing your Home screen with widgetsWidgets put at-a-glance important information and media content up front on your Home screen. Some widgets are already added to your Home screen for your convenience. You can add more from the available selections of widgets, or download more widgets.Adding a widgetGo to a part of the Home screen where there’s space to add a new widget.Tap > Widget.Select a widget that you want.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.1.2.1.2.3.4.

30 Personalizing You can also add widgets that allow you to quickly switch on or off certain settings of your phone, such as Wi-Fi, Mobile Network, Bluetooth, and more. Scroll down the widgets list, tap Settings, and then tap the widget that you want.Changing the settings of a widgetBasic settings of some widgets (for example, the People and Mail widgets) can be modified from the Home screen.1. Press and hold a widget on the Home screen.The phone vibrates and you’ll see a colored box around the widget. Don’t lift your finger just yet.2. Drag the widget to the Edit button (if it’s enabled).The relevant screen where you can change some settings for this widget then opens.3. Customize the widget settings.

31 Personalizing Adding icons and other shortcuts on your Home screenPlace app icons on your Home screen to open apps quicker. You can also add shortcuts to settings and specific information such as a bookmarked webpage, someone’s phone number, a music playlist, route directions, and many other items, to your Home screen.The shortcuts available depend on the apps that are installed on your phone.Go to a part of the Home screen where there’s space to add a new icon or shortcut.Tap , then do one of the following:To add an app icon, tap App and then select one from the Add app shortcut list.To add a shortcut to a setting or information, tap Shortcut and then select the type of information or setting.To add an app icon on the Home screen, you can also press HOME, tap , and then press and hold an app icon. Without lifting your finger, drag the icon to an empty area on the Home screen, and then release it.Adding folders on your Home screenUse folders to group related apps and other shortcuts to keep your Home screen tidy and organized. You can also add information folders that show up-to-date information such as Bluetooth received files, your Facebook phonebook, and more.Creating a new folder and adding items to itGo to a part of the Home screen where there’s space to add a new folder.Tap > Folder.Tap New Folder.Press and hold an app icon or a shortcut that you want to move to the folder. The phone then vibrates. Don’t lift your finger just yet.Drag the app icon or shortcut and drop it on top of the folder.Simply tap the folder to open it so you can access the apps and shortcuts inside the folder.1.2.1.2.3.4.5.

32 Personalizing Renaming a folderTap the folder to open it.Press and hold the folder window’s title bar.Enter a new folder name and then tap OK.Rearranging or removing widgets and icons on your Home screenRearrange the widgets and icons on your Home screen to give room for adding more items to the Home screen. You can also remove widgets and icons that you don’t frequently use.Moving a widget or icon1. Press and hold the widget or icon you want to move.The phone vibrates and you’ll see a colored box around the widget or icon. Don’t lift your finger just yet.2. Drag the widget or icon to a new location on the screen.You can pause at the left or right edge of the screen to drag the widget or icon onto another Home screen panel.3. When the widget or icon is where you want it, lift your finger.Removing a widget or icon1. Press and hold the widget or icon you want to remove.The phone vibrates and you’ll see a colored box around the widget or icon. Don’t lift your finger just yet.2. Drag the widget or icon to the Remove button.3. When the widget or icon also turns red, lift your finger.1.2.3.

33 Personalizing Rearranging the Home screenReorder your Home screen panels in any way that fits how you use the Home screen. For example, move the panels with frequently-used widgets, shortcuts, and folders closer to the main Home screen.1. Pinch the Home screen to show the Leap view.2. Press and hold the thumbnail of the home screen you want to move.The phone then vibrates. Don’t lift your finger just yet.3. Drag the thumbnail to its new position, and then lift your finger. The center thumbnail in Leap view is always the main Home screen.

34 Personalizing Changing your ringtones and alarmsSelect, create, and download sound sets (different collections of ringtone, notification sounds, and alarm) so that you can instantly change from subtle ringtone and notification sounds while you’re in the office into something fun when you’re out with friends.Choosing a preset sound setFrom the Home screen, tap > Sound set.On the Sound sets screen, tap a sound set name.3. You can tap to hear sample tones of the assigned ringtone, notification sounds, and alarm for that sound set.4. Tap Apply.To download more sound sets, tap Get more. To know more about downloading from HTC Hub, see the HTCSense.com chapter.Creating a sound setFrom the Home screen, tap > Sound set.On the Sound sets screen, tap New sound set.Enter a new sound set name, then tap Done. The newly created sound set is then added to your phone’s list of sound sets. To find out how to assign different tones to the sound set, see “Customizing a sound set”.Customizing a sound setYou can customize a sound set by applying your personal choice of ringtone, notification sounds, and alarms that may be from your phone’s preset selection or your storage card (except for notification sounds).To find out how to copy files to your storage card, see the Getting started chapter.Be sure to choose the correct sound set before changing the ringtone, notification sounds, and alarm since your phone automatically saves your changes to the current sound set selected.Changing the ringtoneFrom the Home screen, tap > Ringtone.2. Scroll through the available ringtones and tap the ringtone you want to use. The ringtone briefly plays when selected.3. If the audio file is on your storage card, tap New ringtone, select the item you want to import to the Ringtones list, then tap OK.4. Tap Apply.1.2.1.2.3.1.

35 Personalizing Changing the notification soundsFrom the Home screen, tap > Notification sound.2. Choose the type of notification that you want to change.3. Scroll through the available tones and tap the item you want to use.A sample tone briefly plays when selected.4. Tap Apply.Although you won’t be able to import notification sounds from your storage card, you can tap Get more to download more audio files from HTC Hub. Changing the alarm soundFrom the Home screen, tap > Alarm.2. Scroll through the available tones and tap the item you want to use. A sample tone briefly plays when selected.3. If the audio file is on your storage card, tap New alarm, select the item you want to import to the Alarms list, then tap OK.4. Tap Apply.Deleting sound setsFrom the Home screen, tap > Sound set.Press MENU, and then tap Delete.Tap one or more sound sets you want to delete.Tap Delete.1.1.1.2.3.4.

36 Personalizing Rearranging or hiding application tabsYou can rearrange the tabs at the bottom of some of your phone’s apps to prioritize the types of information you frequently use or remove the tabs you don’t really need.1. Open an app that has the usual tabs at the bottom of its screen (for example, the contact details screen in People).2. Press and hold a tab. When the screen changes and shows you an empty area, lift your finger.3. Do any of the following:To Do thisMove a tab Press and hold the tab you want to move, and then drag it to its new position.Remove a tab Press and hold a tab you want to hide, then drag it up. When you see a colored box, lift your finger.You cannot hide the tab if it’s grayed out.4. When you’re done, press BACK.Putting back the tabs you’ve removed1. Open the app that you’ve previously removed some of its tabs.2. Press and hold a tab. When the screen changes and shows you some of your hidden tabs, lift your finger.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 BACK.

37 Phone calls Phone callsMaking callsMost SIM cards come with a PIN (personal identification number) set by your mobile operator. If you’re asked for a PIN, enter it and then tap OK.If you enter the wrong PIN three times, your SIM card is blocked. To unlock your SIM card, see “Restoring a SIM card that has been locked out” in the Security chapter.Your phone’s antenna is placed underneath the bottom cover. We recommend that you secure the bottom cover to the phone’s back panel to get the best radio reception for your phone.Making a call on the Phone dialer screenYou can either dial a number directly, or use the Smart dial feature to search and call a stored contact or a number from your call history.1. On the Home screen, tap Phone.2. Begin entering the first few digits of a phone number or characters of a contact name on the phone keypad. The Phone dialer screen then displays a list of matching numbers and names.If you enter a wrong digit or letter, tap to delete it. To erase the entire entry, press and hold .3. Tap to close the phone keypad and to see if there are more matching numbers or contacts. To browse through the filtered list, flick through the list or slide your finger up or down the list slowly.4. To place a call, do one of the following:Tap a phone number or contact from the list.After entering a complete number, tap Call.To call a different phone number associated with the contact, you can tap at the right side of the contact name. On the contact details screen, tap the number you want to call.While dialing or when the call is in progress, the status bar displays the Call in progress icon ( ) and its color changes to pulsing green.

38 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 contacts list (stored on your phone, SIM card, and online accounts such as Google Account and Exchange ActiveSync) and the phone numbers from the call history.Using Speed dialUse Speed dial to call a phone number with a single tap. For example, if you assign a contact’s number to the number 2 key, you can simply press and hold this key on the Phone dialer keypad to dial that number.Assigning a speed dial keyOn the Home screen, tap Phone.Press MENU, and then tap Speed dial > Add new.Enter the name of the contact you want to add. When the name comes up in the list, tap the name. On the Speed dial screen, choose the phone number of the contact to use, and a speed dial key to assign.Tap Save.Calling a speed dial numberOn the Home screen, tap Phone.On the phone keypad:The number 1 key is generally reserved for your voicemail. Press and hold this key to call voicemail and retrieve your voicemail messages.Press and hold the key that is associated with the contact you want to call.Calling a phone number in a text messageFrom the Home screen, tap > Messages.Tap the number or name of the person who sent you the text message.Tap the phone number within the message.4. Edit the phone number if needed, and then tap Call.To call the message sender, press and hold the sender or the received message, and then tap Call on the options menu. To find out more about text messaging, see the Messages chapter.1.2.3.4.5.1.2.1.2.3.

39 Phone calls Calling a phone number in an emailFrom the Home screen, tap > Mail. In your email account’s inbox, tap the email that contains the phone number to call.In the email body, tap the phone number. A selection menu then pops up and the phone number is highlighted.The phone will recognize a number as a phone number if the number has a minimum of 5 digits and have at least one of the following:Numbers starting with a plus sign (+). For example, +1-987-654-321 or +1987654321.Numbers starting with an area or country code enclosed in a parenthesis. For example, (02)987654321 or (02)987-654-321.Numbers separated by dashes. For example, (02)-987-654-321 or 0987-654-321.4. Tap Call.5. When the phone dialer screen opens with the phone number already entered, tap Call.To find out more about using email on your phone, see the Email chapter. Making an emergency callYou can make emergency calls from your phone even if you don’t have a SIM card installed or your SIM card has been blocked. From the Home screen, tap Phone.Dial the international emergency number for your locale (for example, 000), and then tap Call.Additional emergency numbers may be included in your SIM card. Contact your mobile operator for details. If you’ve enabled but forgotten your lock screen password, lock pattern, and/or the SIM lock, you can still make emergency calls by tapping Emergency call on the screen.1.2.3.1.2.

40 Phone calls Receiving callsWhen you receive a phone call from a contact, the Incoming call screen appears and displays the caller ID icon, name, and phone number of the calling party. When you receive a phone call from someone who is not stored in People, only the default caller ID icon and phone number appear on the Incoming call screen.You can use your phone’s polite ringer and pocket mode features for receiving calls. To find out how, see “Turning on or off automatic ring volume adjustment” in the Settings chapter.Answering or rejecting an incoming callIf To answer the call To reject the callDisplay is on Tap Answer. Tap Decline.Display is off When the Lock screen appears, drag the bar that shows the caller name or number downward.Drag the bar upward. Or, press MENU and then tap Decline.You can also do one of the following to reject an incoming call:Press the POWER button twice.To reject the call and send a text message, press MENU, and then tap Send message.Changing the text message to send out for rejected callsOn the Phone dialer screen, press MENU.Tap Settings > Edit default message.Enter the new message, and then tap OK. 1.2.3.

41 Phone calls Muting the ringing sound without rejecting the callDo one of the following:Press the VOLUME DOWN or VOLUME UP button.Press the POWER button.Place the phone face down on a leveled surface.If the phone is already facing down, the phone will still ring when there are subsequent incoming calls. HTC Caller IDEverytime you make a call or your friend gives you a ring, you get to see your friend’s latest status update from social networks like Facebook or Twitter 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.Using in-call optionsWhen a call is in progress, use the buttons onscreen to mute or unmute the microphone or to turn on or off the speakerphone. You can also press MENU and choose whether to add a call, place the call on hold, mute the microphone, and more.Putting a call on holdPress MENU and then tap Hold to put the call on hold. When you put a call on hold, the status bar displays the Hold call icon ( ) and its color changes to pulsing red. Press MENU, and then tap Unhold to resume the call. 

42 Phone calls Switching between callsIf you’re already on a call and accept another call, you can choose to switch between the two calls.1. When you receive another call, tap Answer to accept the second call, and to put the first call on hold.2. To switch between the calls, tap the person you want to talk to on the screen.3. To end the current call and return to the other call, tap End call.Setting up a conference callConference calling with your friends, family, or co-workers is easy. Make the first call (or accept a call), and then simply dial each subsequent call to add to the conference.Make sure your SIM card is enabled with conference calling service. Contact your mobile operator for details.Make a call to the first conference call participant.When connected, press MENU, tap Add call, and then dial the number of the second participant. The first participant is put on hold when you dial the second participant.When connected to the second participant, tap (merge).To add another participant to the conference call, tap on the conference call screen, and then dial the number of the contact you want to invite to the conference call. 5. When connected, tap to add the participant to the conference call. When you want to talk to a person in the conference call in private, tap , and then select Private call on the options menu. 6. When finished, tap End call.1.2.3.4.

43 Phone calls Turning the speakerphone on or off during a callTo turn the speakerphone on, you can do any of the following:Flip your phone over during a call (be sure that Flip for speaker is selected in HOME > MENU > Settings > Sound). On the call screen, tap . The speakerphone icon ( ) appears in the status bar when the speakerphone is on.To turn the speakerphone off, just flip the phone over again, facing it up. Or tap again.To decrease potential damage to your hearing, do not hold your phone against your ear when the speakerphone is on.Muting the microphone during a callOn the call screen, tap to toggle between turning the microphone on or off. When the microphone is turned off, the Mute icon ( ) appears in the status bar.Ending a call Do one of the following to end the call:On the call screen, tap End call.If the phone display is off, press POWER to turn on the screen so you can tap End call. Slide open the Notifications panel, then tap .If you are using the provided wired headset, press the button to end the call.If the phone number of the person who called is not in your contacts list, you can choose to save the number to your contacts list after you hang up. 

44 Phone calls Using Call historyUse the Call history to check missed calls, your dialed numbers and received calls.Checking a missed callYou will see the missed call icon in the status bar when you miss a call.1. Slide open the Notifications panel to check who the caller is.2. To return the call, tap the missed call notification. Then tap the caller’s name or number on the Call history screen.Checking calls in the call historyFrom the Home screen, tap > Call history. You can also tap on the Phone dialer screen.On the Call history screen, you can:Tap a name or number in the list to call.Press and hold a name or number in the list to display the options menu where you can select to check the call history details, view contact information (if the number is stored in your contacts list), send a text message, delete from call history, or block the caller.Tap to check only the call history of a particular contact.Press MENU, then tap View to display just a particular type of calls such as Missed calls or Outgoing calls.You can also access Call history from the People app. For details, see the People chapter. Adding a new phone number to your contacts from call historyOn the Call history screen, press and hold a phone number that you want to save to your contacts, and then tap Save to People.2. Choose whether to create a new contact or to save the number to an existing contact on your phone.3. Do any of the following:When creating a new contact, enter the contact name, contact type, and other information in the blank contact record that appears. The phone number is automatically added to the Mobile field in the Phone section. To store it as another type of number, for example a home number, tap the Mobile button.When saving the number to an existing contact, tap a contact stored on your phone, and then select the number type.4. Tap Save. To find out how to add new contacts or edit the contact information, see the People chapter. 1.2.1.

45 Phone calls Clearing the call history listOn the Call history screen, you can do the following:To remove one name or number from the list, press and hold the name or number, and then tap Delete from call history.To clear the entire list, press MENU, and then tap Delete all.Blocking callersWhen you block a phone number or a contact from calling you, all blocked calls go directly to your voicemail.Blocking one or more contacts from callingFrom the Home screen, tap > Blocked Callers.On the All tab, tap Add caller.Select the contacts you want to block, then tap Save.You can also press and hold the name or phone number in People or Call history, then tap Block caller.Checking your blocked call historyFrom the Home screen, tap > Blocked Callers.2. Slide to the Blocked call history tab.3. Press and hold a name or number in the list to display the options menu where you can select to check the call history details, view the contact information (if the number is stored in your contacts list), send a text message, or delete from call history.Unblocking callersFrom the Home screen, tap > Blocked Callers.2. On the All tab, press MENU, then tap Remove callers.3. Select one or more contacts, then tap Delete.4. When prompted, tap OK.1.2.3.1.1.

46 Phone calls Call servicesYour phone can directly link to the mobile phone network, and enable you to access and change the settings of various phone services for your phone. Call services may include call forwarding, call waiting, voicemail, and more. Contact your mobile operator to find out about the availability of call services for your phone.To open call services, press MENU from the Home screen, and then tap Settings > Call.Fixed Dialing Numbers Restrict outgoing calls to a fixed set of numbers. To enable this feature, you must know your SIM card’s PIN2 code. Voicemail service Shows the current voicemail service being used. Voicemail settings Specify another voicemail number aside from the voice mail number on your SIM card.Clear voicemail notificationIf you have a notification of a new voicemail, you can clear the notification with this option.Phone settings Edit the call reject message, choose whether to open the message editor when you reject a call with a message, and choose whether to allow automatic saving of an unknown contact number when a call with that number ends.Cell broadcast Enable or disable receipt of cell broadcast messages from your service provider.Cell broadcast settings Configure channels and language for cell broadcast messages.Call forwarding Select how you want your phone to handle busy, unanswered, and unreachable calls. You can also set the call forwarding option for all incoming calls.Call barring settings Choose whether to block various categories of incoming and outgoing call.Additional call settings Enable or disable operator services such as caller ID and call waiting.Turning Airplane mode on or off In many countries, you are required by law to turn off the phone while on board an aircraft. A way to turn off the phone function is to switch your phone to Airplane mode. When you enable Airplane mode, all wireless radios on your phone are turned off, including the call function, data services, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi.To turn Airplane mode on or off, you can:Press and hold POWER, and then tap Airplane mode.From the Home screen, press MENU. Tap Settings > Wireless & networks, and then select or clear the Airplane mode check box.When enabled, the Airplane mode icon ( ) is displayed in the status bar.When you disable Airplane mode, the call function is turned back on and the previous state of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi is restored.

47 People PeopleAbout PeopleWith the People app, you can sync your phone with contacts from your Google Account, computer, and Facebook. You can also sync with work contacts from the Exchange ActiveSync Server in your workplace. To find out how, see “Ways of getting contacts into your phone.”Per contact, link the person’s information from all these different sources as one so you won’t have duplicated entries in your contacts list. To find out how to link, see “Merging contact information.”And that’s not all. You can manage your communications with your contacts via phone, messaging, and email without the need to jump from one app to another. After you’ve linked contacts to their social network accounts like Facebook, Twitter, and Flickr, you’ll also see their updates and events from these accounts all in one place.People screenThe People screen has the following tabs: 2 3 411 All tab Gives you access to all contacts on your phone, including Google contacts, Exchange ActiveSync contacts, Phone contacts, contacts stored on your SIM card, and Facebook contacts. You can also use this tab to open or update My contact card. For more information, see “Setting up My contact card” in this chapter.2 Groups tab Lets you assign contacts to groups so you can easily send an SMS, MMS, or email message to a whole group. For more information, see “Contact groups” in this chapter.3 Online directories tab View your friends list in your social network accounts. You can also search for contacts in your Exchange ActiveSync account to copy to your phone.4 Call history tab Lists all your dialed numbers and received and missed calls. See “Using Call history” in the Phone calls chapter.

48 People Setting up My contact cardMy contact card provides a convenient way to store your personal contact information so that you can easily send it via SMS, MMS, email, or Bluetooth.From the Home screen, tap > People.On the All tab of the People screen, tap Me.If you are logged in to your Facebook account through Facebook for HTC Sense, instead of Me, you will see the name you use in Facebook. Tap your name. Then press MENU and tap Edit.3. Enter your name and contact details.4. Tap Save.Ways of getting contacts into your phoneGmail/Google Mail Google contacts are imported to your phone after you sign in to your Google Account.You can also create more Google contacts right from your phone. To find out how, see “Adding a new contact“ in this chapter.Facebook See “Adding a social network account” in the Accounts and sync chapter for details. Phone contacts See “Transferring contacts from your old phone” and “Adding a new contact“ in this chapter.SIM card See “Importing contacts from your SIM card” in this chapter.Exchange ActiveSync Server See “Adding a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account” in the Email chapter.Contacts on your computer See “Synchronizing with your computer” in the Accounts and sync chapter.Transferring contacts from your old phoneEasily transfer contacts from your old phone to your new HTC phone through Bluetooth. Depending on your old phone’s model, you may also transfer other types of data such as calendar events and text messages to your phone.From the Home screen, tap > Transfer Data.Tap Next to begin.To check whether your old phone is supported, select a manufacturer name and phone model.If supported, turn your old phone’s Bluetooth on and set it to discoverable mode, then tap Next to continue.Your new HTC phone automatically turns Bluetooth on and searches for Bluetooth devices.5. From the device list, select your old phone and then tap Next.1.2.1.2.3.4.

49 People Your new HTC phone then tries to pair with your old phone. You’ll then see a security passkey on the Transfer Data screen.6. On your old phone, enter this passkey or simply confirm it.7. Select the Contacts check box (and other supported types of data you want to import), and then tap Next.8. When your new HTC phone finishes importing data, tap Done.Adding a new contactFrom the Home screen, tap > People.On the All tab, tap Add contact.3. Select the Contact type, for example Google or Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync. This determines which account the contact will sync with. For more information, see “Ways of getting contacts into your phone” in this chapter.Some fields may not be supported when you’re adding contacts to your SIM card.4. In the Name field, enter the first and last name of the contact, then tap OK.5. Enter the contact information in the fields provided.Press BACK if you want to close the onscreen keyboard first and easily scroll through the other fields.6. Tap Save.Importing contacts from your SIM cardYou can copy all your SIM contacts to your phone. You can import them as Phone contacts, Google contacts, or Exchange ActiveSync contacts, if you have set up the relevant accounts.From the Home screen, tap > People.On the All tab, press MENU, and then tap Import/Export > Import from SIM card.If you have Google or Exchange ActiveSync accounts set up on your phone, tap the type for the imported contacts.Do one of the following:To import all contacts, press MENU, and then tap Select all.To import a contact, tap the contact.5. Tap Save.1.2.1.2.3.4.

50 People Importing a contact from an Exchange ActiveSync accountYou can search for a work contact from your Exchange ActiveSync account, and then copy it to your phone.You need to have your Exchange ActiveSync account set up on your phone first. To find out how, see “Adding a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account“ in the Email chapter. From the Home screen, tap > People.On the Online directories tab, tap Company directory.Enter the name, and then tap .In the list, tap the name of the contact you want to copy to your phone.Tap Save to People.Merging contact informationIf you have stored contacts with the similar contact information such as name, email address, or mobile number in your phone and online accounts, your phone will try to link them as one automatically or create a list of matched contact suggestions. If it doesn’t, you can manually link them so that you won’t have duplicated entries in your contacts list.Also link your contacts with other social network accounts such as Twitter and Flickr. You’ll then see their updates and events from these accounts all in one place.Accepting matched contacts suggestionsWhen your phone finds contact information that can be merged, you’ll see the Matched contact suggestions icon ( ) in the notification area of the status bar.Slide down the Notifications panel, and then tap Matched contacts suggestion. Your phone displays all suggested contacts that you can merge.Review the suggested links.1.2.3.4.5.1.2.

51 People 3. When there are contacts you don’t want to merge, tap to break the contact information link.4. Tap OK.If you don’t want to merge any of your contacts, tap Dismiss all.Viewing a list of all your linked contactsFrom the Home screen, tap > People.On the All tab, press MENU, then tap More > Linked contacts.The All linked contacts list then opens where you can check the account types and information merged. You can choose to tap beside an account type to break the link.3. When you’re done, tap OK.Manually merging contact informationFrom the Home screen, tap > People.On the All tab, tap the name of the contact (not the icon or photo) you want to link.On the upper-right corner of the screen, tap or (if there are suggested links).4. On the screen, you can:Under Suggest links, tap to link the contact to an account.Under Add contact, tap one of the options to link to another contact.5. Tap Done. Breaking the contact information link between contactsFrom the Home screen, tap > People.On the All tab, tap the name of the contact (not the icon or photo) whose contact information link you want to break.On the upper-right corner of the screen, tap .Under the Linked contacts section, tap beside an account type to break the link. Tap Done.1.2.1.2.3.1.2.3.4.5.

53 People Filtering your contacts listYou can choose to display contacts of a particular type only, for example Google contacts or Facebook contacts. From the Home screen, tap > People.On the All tab, press MENU, then tap View.Select the types of contacts you want to show in your contacts list.You can also choose how you want to display and sort your contacts.4. Tap Done.Searching for a contactFrom the Home screen, tap > People.Press SEARCH, then enter the first few letters of a contact’s first or last name, email, or company name. You can also type in the first few digits of your contact’s phone number. Matching contacts are displayed.3. Tap the contact to open his or her contact details screen. See “Contact information and conversations” in this chapter for details.Backing up your contacts to the storage cardFrom the Home screen, tap > People.Press MENU, and then tap Import/Export > Export to SD card.Select an account or type of contacts to export, then tap OK. 1.2.3.1.2.1.2.3.

55 People Editing a contact’s informationFrom the Home screen, tap > People.On the All tab, press and hold the contact, and then tap Edit contact.You cannot edit the contact information of a Facebook friend.3. Enter the new information for the contact.4. Tap Save.Sending contact information as a vCardShare the contact information on your phone in different ways such as a text or multimedia message, email, and Bluetooth. To find out about how to send through Bluetooth, see the Bluetooth chapter. Sending someone’s contact informationFrom the Home screen, tap > People.On the All tab, press and hold the name of the contact (not the icon or photo) whose contact information you want to send, and then tap Send contact as vCard.You cannot send contact information that’s from your Facebook account.3. Choose how you want to send it.4. Select the contact details you want to share, and then tap Send.Sending your contact informationFrom the Home screen, tap > People.On the All tab, tap [Your name] My contact card.Press MENU, then tap Send my contact info.Choose how you want to send it.5. Select the contact details you want to share, and then tap Send.1.2.1.2.1.2.3.4.

56 People Contact groupsAssign contacts to groups so you can easily send a message or email to a whole group. You can also sync groups on your phone 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 adds the contacts you frequently dial or get calls from as its members.Creating a groupFrom the Home screen, tap > People.On the Groups tab, tap Add group.Enter a name for the group, and then tap Add contact to group.Select the contacts you want to add to the group, and then tap Save.If your contacts list is long, you can use the search bar to search for contacts quickly, or press BACK to hide the onscreen keyboard and scroll through the list.5. Tap to select a photo for the group.6. Tap Save.Editing a contact groupFrom the Home screen, tap > People.On the Groups tab, press and hold the group, and then tap Edit group.You can:Tap the group name to change the name. You can only change the name for groups that you have created. Tap the icon to the left of the group name to change or remove the group photo.To add contacts to the group, tap Add contact to group, select the contacts you want to add, and then tap Save.To remove a contact from the group, tap at the right side of the contact name.4. Tap Save.1.2.3.4.1.2.3.

57 People Sending a message or email to a groupYou will be charged by your mobile provider for each message sent. For example, if you send a message to a group of five people, you will be charged for five messages.From the Home screen, tap > People.On the Groups tab, tap the group you want to send a message or email to.3. Go to the Group action tab, and then do one of the following:Tap Send group message to send a message to the group. For information about composing and sending messages, see the Messages chapter.Tap Send group mail to send an email to the group. For information on composing and sending email, see the Email chapter.Rearranging your contact groupsFrom the Home screen, tap > People.On the Groups tab, press MENU, and then tap Rearrange.Press and hold at the end of the group name you want to move. When the row is highlighted, drag it to its new position.4. Tap Save.Rearranging the members of a contact groupFrom the Home screen, tap > People.On the Groups tab, tap the group to see its members.Press MENU, and then tap Rearrange.Press and hold at the end of the contact’s name you want to move. When the row is highlighted, drag it to its new position.Tap Save.Deleting a groupFrom the Home screen, tap > People.On the Groups tab, press and hold the group you want to delete, and then tap Delete group.You can only delete groups that you have created.1.2.1.2.3.1.2.3.4.5.1.2.

58 People People widgetPut the group of people you contact most right on the Home screen of your phone by adding them as the People widget. Using the People widget, you can instantly place a call, send a message, or view details of a favorite contact with a single tap.Adding People widgetsStay 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.From the Home screen, tap > Widget > People.Choose the widget style, and then tap Select.Select the group you want to add as a widget.Drag the widget to a blank space on a Home screen. When the widget is where you want it, lift your finger.5. Repeat the above steps to add another People widget.Setting the default communication methodOn the Home screen, go to the People widget.Tap a contact on the widget.On the Select default action screen, tap the communication method you want for the contact.Changing the default communication methodOn the Home screen, go to the People widget.Tap the name of a contact on the widget to open the person’s contact card.Press MENU, and then tap More > Set widget action.On the Select default action screen, tap the communication method you want for the contact. Getting in touch with a contactOn the Home screen, go to the People widget.Tap a contact (photo not the name) on the widget. The default communication method will be performed.If you have not set a default communication method, you need to choose one first. See “Setting the default communication method.”Tap the name of the contact to open the contact details screen for that contact.1.2.3.4.1.2.3.1.2.3.4.1.2.

59 Keyboard KeyboardUsing the onscreen keyboardWhen 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 BACK to close the onscreen keyboard.Selecting a keyboard layoutYou can choose from three different keyboard layouts to suit your typing style.1. On the onscreen keyboard, tap the Language key (for example, tap if you’re currently using the English onscreen keyboard). Then on the International keyboard options menu, tap Settings.If tapping the Language key doesn’t display the International keyboard menu, press HOME > MENU, and tap Settings > Language & keyboard > Touch Input.2. Tap Keyboard types, and then select the keyboard layout that you want to use. Choose one from the following:QWERTY This layout is similar to a desktop computer keyboard. This is the default keyboard layout.Phone Keypad This layout resembles the traditional mobile phone keypad.Compact QWERTY This layout features two letters on each key. The key size is slightly bigger than on the full QWERTY layout.Entering textUse the following keys while entering text using the onscreen keyboard:Press and hold keys with gray characters at the top to enter numbers, symbols, or accented letters. The gray character displayed on the key is the character that will be inserted when you press and hold that key. Some keys have multiple characters or accents associated with them.Shift key. Tap to enter an uppercase letter. Tap twice to turn on caps lock.Tap to switch to the numeric and symbol keyboard.Enter key. Tap to create a new line.Tap the Up, Down, Left, or Right key to move the text cursor in the direction that you want while you are entering or editing text.

60 Keyboard Backspace key. Tap to delete the previous character.Language key. The key you see depends on the keyboard language you are currently using. Tap to switch to another keyboard language (see “Enabling multiple keyboard languages”). You can also access onscreen keyboard settings.Tap to toggle between Multitap and XT9 predictive modes when using the Compact QWERTY or Phone keypad layout. For more information, see “Entering words with predictive text.”Tap to hide the onscreen keyboard.Enabling multiple keyboard languagesIf there are multiple keyboard languages available on your phone, you can choose which languages to enable in the onscreen keyboard so that you can switch to these languages and use them to enter text.1. On the onscreen keyboard, tap the Language key (for example, tap if you’re currently using the English onscreen keyboard). Then on the International keyboard options menu, tap Settings.If tapping the Language key doesn’t display the International keyboard menu, press HOME > MENU, and tap Settings > Language & keyboard > Touch Input.2. Tap International keyboard. 3. Choose the languages that you want. Available languages depend on the region where you purchased the phone.Changing to the landscape onscreen keyboardWhen entering text, you can choose to use the landscape orientation of the onscreen keyboard. Turn your phone sideways to use a larger keyboard for easy typing.The Auto-rotate screen check box in HOME > MENU > Settings > Display needs to be selected for the screen orientation to automatically change.The landscape orientation keyboard is not supported in all apps. 

61 Keyboard Entering words with predictive textThe onscreen keyboard has predictive text to help you type quickly and accurately. Predictive text input is enabled by default, and word suggestions are displayed as you type.To enter a word in predictive mode, do any of the following:If you see the word you want highlighted in green or orange, you can simply tap the space bar to insert the word into your text.If you see the word you want shown in the suggestions before you have finished typing the entire word, tap the word to insert it into your text.If an arrow is shown to the right of the suggestion list, tap the arrow to see more suggestions.Setting a second language for the keyboardAside from the keyboard language you are currently using, you can set the predictive text to be bilingual. As you type, you’ll get word suggestions in two languages that you’ve selected.1. On the onscreen keyboard, tap the Language key (for example, tap if you’re currently using the English onscreen keyboard). Then on the International keyboard options menu, tap Settings.If tapping the Language key doesn’t display the International keyboard menu, press HOME > MENU, and tap Settings > Language & keyboard > Touch Input.2. Tap Bilingual prediction, and then choose the language you want.Adding a word to the predictive text dictionaryYour phone comes with a list of words that it references for predictive text suggestions. Sometimes you may need to add a word to the predictive text dictionary, for example a name or a specialized technical word.While entering text using the QWERTY 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. You can also add a word to the list manually:From the Home screen, press MENU, and then tap Settings > Language & keyboard > Touch Input.Tap Personal dictionary > Edit personal dictionary > Add new.Enter the word to add, and then tap OK.1.2.3.

62 Keyboard Editing or deleting a word in the predictive text dictionaryYou can edit or remove words that you previously added to the predictive text dictionary.From the Home screen, press MENU, and then tap Settings > Language & keyboard > Touch Input.Tap Personal dictionary > Edit personal dictionary.To edit a word, tap the word itself.To delete words from the dictionary, press MENU and tap Delete. Then choose the words to remove and tap OK.Backing up your personal dictionary to your storage cardYou can use your storage card to back up the new words you’ve added to the predictive text dictionary.From the Home screen, press MENU, and then tap Settings > Language & keyboard > Touch Input.Tap Personal dictionary > Sync personal dictionary > Copy to storage card.When prompted, tap OK.Importing your personal dictionary from your storage cardFrom the Home screen, press MENU, and then tap Settings > Language & keyboard > Touch Input.Tap Personal dictionary > Sync personal dictionary > Restore from storage card.When prompted, tap OK.Entering text by speakingNo time to type? Try speaking the words to enter it in most text fields that let you use the onscreen keyboard.Simply press and hold the Language key. When your phone cues you to “Speak now”, tell your phone what you want to be typed in.First make sure to select the language you’ll be using in the Voice input & output settings. See “Setting the voice input language”.Since your phone uses Google’s speech-recognition service, you need to be connected to the Internet to enter text by speaking.Setting the voice input language1. From the Home screen, press MENU, then tap Settings > Voice input & output > Voice recognizer settings.2. Tap Language, then choose the language you want.Available languages depend on the voice input languages supported by Google.1.2.1.2.3.1.2.3.

63 Keyboard Editing textYou can select, copy, or cut the text you enter using the onscreen keyboard, then paste it in another text field within or across apps.Some apps may offer their own way of selecting or copying text.Selecting textHighlight a portion of a text or select all that you want to copy or cut.Press and hold the text field that contains the text to select. Don’t lift your finger just yet to display the magnifier.2. Drag your finger to move the text cursor to a letter within the text that you want to select. It should be easy since the magnifier gives you a bigger view of the text.3. After positioning the text cursor, lift your finger. The text selection menu then pops up.4. Do one of the following:Tap Select text. When the word where you’ve placed the text cursor is highlighted, drag the start and end markers to select the text you want.Tap Select all to select everything in the text field.Copying and pasting text1. After you have selected the text you want to copy, tap Copy or Cut.The selected text is then copied to the clipboard.2. Within the same or another app, press and hold a text field where you want to paste the text. Don’t lift your finger just yet to display the magnifier.1.

64 Keyboard 3. Drag your finger to move the text cursor to where you want to paste the text.4. After positioning the text cursor, lift your finger. The text selection menu then pops up.5. Tap Paste.Adjusting touch input settingsOpen the Touch Input settings by doing one of the following:On the onscreen keyboard, tap the Language key (for example, tap if you’re currently using the English onscreen keyboard). Then on the International keyboard options menu, tap Settings.From the Home screen, press MENU and then tap Settings > Language & keyboard > Touch Input.Touch Input settingsKeyboard types Select the keyboard layout to use. You can choose from QWERTY, Phone Keypad, or Compact QWERTY.International keyboard Add or remove languages from the onscreen keyboard language list.Bilingual prediction Select a secondary keyboard language to use. See “Setting a second language for the keyboard”.Text input Set text input options when entering text, calibrate the keyboard, and set a sound and/or vibration feedback whenever you tap a key. See “Text input” for details.Tutorial Learn how to use the onscreen keyboard with this interactive tutorial.Personal dictionary Add, edit or remove words in the predictive text dictionary. See “Entering words with predictive text.”Text inputQWERTYPrediction Select to enable the word prediction feature which provides a list of possible words that reflect the characters of the keys you have tapped as well as characters of nearby keys. Spell correction Select to correct typographical errors by selecting from a list of possible words that reflect the characters of the keys you have tapped as well as characters of nearby keys.Phone keypad & compact QWERTYSpell correction Select to correct typographical errors by selecting from a list of possible words that reflect the characters of the keys you have tapped as well as characters of nearby keys.Word completion When using the Compact QWERTY or Phone keypad, lets you select from a list of possible combinations based on the characters that appear on the keys that you tapped. 

65 Keyboard Other settingsSound feedback Select to hear a clicking sound whenever you tap a key on the keyboard. Vibrate when typing Select to enable vibration feedback whenever you tap a key on the keyboard. Finger touch precisionCalibration tool Tap to re-calibrate the keyboard touch accuracy. Re-calibrate the keyboard if you feel that the keyboard keys are not responding accurately to your taps. Reset calibration Tap to reset the calibration back to factory default.

66 Messages MessagesAbout MessagesKeep 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.On the All messages screen, all your sent and received messages are neatly grouped into conversations, by contact name or phone number. You can:Scroll up or down the list of conversations by swiping your finger on the screen.Tap a contact name or number to view the exchange of messages.Tap the photo or icon to open a menu where you can quickly choose how to communicate with the contact.You can also view your messages on the Home screen with the Messages widget. If this widget is not there already, you can add it by following the steps in “Personalizing your Home screen with widgets” in the Personalizing chapter.

67 Messages Sending a text message (SMS)If you exceed the limit on the number of characters for a single text message, your text message will be delivered as one but will be billed as more than one message. From the Home screen, tap > Messages.On the All messages screen, tap Compose message.3. Fill in one or more recipients. You can:Enter the first few letters of a contact name or starting digits of a mobile number. As you type, matching names with phone numbers from your stored contacts are displayed. Tap a name or one of the contact’s number.Tap the icon, and then select the phone numbers of the contacts to whom you want to send the message. You can also select contact groups as recipients. When you have selected all the message recipients, tap OK.Enter the complete phone numbers directly in the To field.4. Tap the box that says “Tap to add text”, and then enter your message.5. Tap Send. Or press BACK to save it as a draft. To open and edit a draft message, see “Resuming a draft message.”Your text message automatically becomes a multimedia message when you enter an email address as the recipient, add a message subject, attach an item, or compose a very long message.1.2.

68 Messages Sending a multimedia message (MMS)To compose a multimedia message, start by creating a new text message. Then choose the type of attachment to include in your message.From the Home screen, tap > Messages.On the All messages screen, tap Compose message.3. Fill in one or more recipients. You can:Enter the first few letters of a contact name or starting digits of a mobile number. As you type, matching names with phone numbers and email addresses from your stored contacts are displayed. Tap a contact’s number or email address. Email addresses will be displayed when Show email address is selected in Recipient list settings. To find out more about message settings, see “Setting message options”.Tap the icon, and then select the phone numbers of the contacts to whom you want to send the message. You can also select contact groups as recipients. When you have selected all the message recipients, tap OK.Enter the complete phone numbers or email address directly in the To field.4. To add a subject line, press MENU and then tap More > Add subject.5. Tap the box that says “Tap to add text”, and then enter your message.6. Tap and then choose the type of attachment.Picture Select Camera to take a photo and attach it, or Gallery to attach a photo from your storage card.Video Select Camcorder to capture a video and attach it, or Videos to attach a video from your storage card.Audio Select Voice Recorder to make a voice recording and attach it, or Music & sounds to attach a music file or voice recording from your storage card.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. See the Maps and location chapter for more details.Contact (vCard) Select a contact, and then select the information to attach.Appointment (vCalendar) Select the calendar event you want to attach.Slideshow See “Creating a slideshow” for details.7. To make changes to your attachment, tap or (depending on the type of file you’ve attached).You can also press MENU, then tap Remove to start over.8. Tap Send.Or press BACK to save it as a draft. To open and edit a draft message, see “Resuming a draft message.”1.2.

69 Messages Creating a slideshowIn a multimedia message, you can add slides, each containing a photo, video, or audio.In the multimedia message you’re composing, tap > Slideshow.On the Edit slideshow screen, tap Add slide. Tap Slide 1. To compose your slideshow, do any of the following:Add a picture Tap Insert picture.Add a video Press MENU, and then tap Add video (you cannot add both a picture and a video on the same slide).Add music or a voice recording Press MENU, and then tap Add audio.Add a caption Tap the box that says “Tap to add text”.Add a new slide Tap Add slide.View the next or previous slide Tap or .Preview your slideshow Press MENU, and then tap Preview.For more options, press MENU, and then tap More.5. When finished, tap Done to attach the slideshow to your message. 6. Tap Send. Or press BACK to save it as a draft. To open and edit a draft message, see “Resuming a draft message.”Resuming a draft messageOn the All messages screen, press MENU, and then tap Drafts. Tap the message to resume editing it.When you finish editing the message, tap Send.Viewing and replying to a messageDepending on your notification settings, the phone plays a ringtone, 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.You can change the notification for new messages. See “Setting message options.”1.2.3.4.1.2.3.

70 Messages Viewing a messageTo open and read your received messages, you can:Press and hold the status bar, and then slide your finger down to open the Notifications panel. Then tap the new message notification.Open the Messages app to access and read the message.While reading the message, you can:Call or save a phone number contained in the messageTap the phone number. Then choose whether to dial the number or add it to your contacts.Open a link in the message Tap the link to open it in the web browser.Send to or save an email address contained in the messageTap the email address. Then choose whether to send an email, send a multimedia message, or save the email address to your contacts.Forward a message Press and hold the message to open the options menu, and then tap Forward.Check message details Press and hold the message to open the options menu, and then tap View message details.Replying to a message1. On the All messages screen, tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact.2. To reply to the message, tap the text box at the bottom of the screen, then enter your reply message.You can also reply with a multimedia message. See “Sending a multimedia message (MMS)” for details.3. Tap Send.Replying to another phone number of the contactWhen a contact has multiple phone numbers stored on your phone, you’ll see the particular phone number used within the message. There’s also a bold letter before the phone number to indicate the number type (for example, M stands for Mobile).Keep in mind that your response will be sent to the phone number of the latest message you’ve received from this contact. If you want to change the phone number before you send out your reply, press MENU, then tap More > Recipient phone number. Select another phone number of this contact, and then tap OK.

71 Messages Viewing and saving an attachment from a multimedia messageIf you are concerned about the size of your data downloads, check the multimedia message size first before you download it.When Auto-retrieve in MMS settings is disabled, only the message header is downloaded. To download the entire message, tap the Download button at the right side of the message. To find out more about message settings, see “Setting message options.”If there’s a media attachment such as a photo or video in a received message, tap it to view the content.If the attachment is a contact (vCard), tap it to view the contact information, then tap Save to add to your contacts. Open the People app to view the contact. See the People chapter. If the attachment is an appointment or event (vCalendar), tap it and then choose the calendar where to save it. Tap Import. Open the Calendar app to view the appointment or event. See the Calendar chapter.To save the attachment to your storage card, press and hold the multimedia message, and then tap Save [attachment type] on the options menu.Viewing push messagesPush messages contain a web link. Often, the link will be to download a file that you have requested, for example a ringtone.When you receive a push message, a notification icon is displayed in the status bar. Opening and reading a new push messagePress and hold the status bar, and then slide the status bar down to open the Notifications panel.Tap the new message.Tap Visit website. Viewing all your push messagesFrom the Home screen, tap > Messages.Press MENU, and then tap Push messages.1.2.3.1.2.

72 Messages Managing message conversationsProtecting a message from deletionYou can lock a message so that it will not be deleted even if you delete the other messages in the conversation.On the All messages screen, tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact.Press and hold the message that you want to lock.Tap Lock message on the options menu.A lock icon ( ) is displayed at the right hand side of the message.Copying a message to your SIM cardOn the All messages screen, tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact.Press and hold a message, and then tap Copy to SIM. A SIM card icon ( ) is displayed at the right hand side of the message.Deleting a single messageOn the All messages screen, tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact.Press and hold the message that you want to delete. If the message is locked, tap Unlock message on the options menu, and then press and hold the message to display the options menu again.Tap Delete message on the options menu. When prompted to confirm, tap OK.Deleting several messages within a conversationOn the All messages screen, tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact.Press MENU and then tap More > Delete. 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.1.2.3.1.2.1.2.3.4.5.1.2.3.

73 Messages Deleting a conversationOn the All messages screen, press and hold a contact (or phone number) whose messages you want to delete, and then tap Delete.While looking at the exchange of messages in a conversation, you can also press MENU and then tap More > Delete > Delete thread.Any locked messages in the conversation thread will not be deleted unless you select the Delete locked messages check box.2. When prompted to confirm, tap OK to delete the entire thread.Deleting several conversationsOn the All messages screen, press MENU, and then tap Delete. Select the conversation threads you want to delete. Tap Delete. Any locked messages will not be deleted.Setting message optionsOn the All messages screen, press MENU and then tap Settings. You’ll find several groups of settings.Received messagesReceived notification Receive a notification in the status bar when a new message arrives.Play notification sound Set your phone to play a sound when a new message arrives.Notification sound Choose a sound that will play when you receive a message.Vibrate Set your phone to vibrate when a new message arrives.Sent messagesSent notification Receive a notification in the status bar when a message is sent successfully.Failure notification Receive a notification in the status bar when a message is not sent successfully.Play notification sound Set your phone to play a sound when a sent or failure notification is received.Notification sound Choose a sound that will play when there’s a sent or failure notification.Vibrate Set your phone to vibrate when a new message arrives.Display message on screen Set your phone to show pop-up notifications (not just in the status bar) when your messages are sent successfully or not. You can also select None to disable this option.1.1.2.3.

74 Messages Storage settingsDelete old messages Automatically delete older messages, except for locked messages, when the set limits are reached.Text message limit Choose the maximum number of text messages to store in each conversation thread (this does not include locked messages). Multimedia message limit Choose the maximum number of MMS messages to store in each conversation thread (this does not include locked messages).Recipient list settingsShow email address Search and display the email addresses of stored contacts when you’re adding message recipients.Message forwardingForward to phone number Forward the text and multimedia messages you’ll receive to another phone number (this may incur extra fees from your mobile operator).Forward to email address Forward the text and multimedia messages you’ll receive to an email address (this may incur extra fees from your mobile operator).SMS settingsDelivery reports Receive a report on the delivery status of your message. Service center Displays the message service center number used. Tap to change the number. It is recommended that you do not change the number here for it may cause problems in receiving and sending messages. Manage SIM card messages View text messages stored on your SIM card. You can also delete or copy these messages to your phone’s memory.MMS settingsDelivery reports Receive a report on the delivery status of your message. Read reports Receive a report whether each recipient has read the message or deleted it without reading.Auto-retrieve Automatically retrieve all your MMS messages completely. When selected, the MMS message header plus the message body and attachments will automatically download to your phone. If you clear this check box, only the MMS message header will be retrieved and shown on the All messages screen.Roaming auto-retrieve Automatically retrieve all your MMS messages completely when roaming. This may incur significant phone charges. Priority setting Set the message priority of MMS messages sent.Maximum message size Set the maximum file size of an MMS message. The MMS message will not be sent out if it exceeds the file size set here.

75 Accounts and sync Accounts and syncSynchronizing with online accountsAbout online accountsThese are some of the types of information your phone can sync with your online accounts:Gmail™/Google™ Mail and Exchange ActiveSync email.Google and Exchange ActiveSync contacts, as well as your friends’ contact information in Facebook® and their Twitter™ profiles. For information on contacts, see the People chapter.Calendar events from your primary Google Account, from Exchange ActiveSync, and from your Facebook account. For information on using Calendar, see the Calendar chapter.Status updates and links shared by your friends and yourself on social networks such as Facebook and Twitter. For details, see the Social chapter.Flickr™ and Facebook photo uploads. For information on viewing photos, see the Photos, videos, and music chapter.You can set up an Exchange ActiveSync account on your phone either in the Mail app or the Accounts & sync setting.To set it up in the Mail app, see “Adding a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account” in the Email chapter.Synchronizing with a Google AccountSigning in to your Google Account lets you sync Gmail/Google Mail and your Google contacts and calendars between your phone and the Web. You also need to sign in to a Google Account to use Google apps such as Google Talk™ and Android Market™.If you skipped signing in to a Google Account when you first set up your phone, you may encounter problems when using some Google apps. If these problems persist, you may need to factory reset your phone and enter your Google Account details when you set up the phone again. To factory reset your phone, see “Restarting or factory resetting your phone” in the Update and reset chapter.

76 Accounts and sync Adding more Google AccountsYou can add more than one Google Account on your phone. However, subsequent Google Accounts can only sync contacts, emails, and calendar events. Other Google services use the first Google Account you added.From the Home screen, press MENU, and then tap Settings > Accounts & sync. Tap Add account > Google.Follow the onscreen instructions to sign in to an account or create a new account.Forgot your Google Account password?You need your Google Account password to sync Google Mail (Gmail), Calendar, and Google contacts to your phone. You also need this password to use Google Talk and download apps from Android Market.If you have forgotten your Google Account password, you can try to recover it by going to the Google website.On your phone or computer, open your web browser and go to https://www.google.com/accounts/ForgotPasswd.Enter the email address or username that you use to sign in to your Google Account.Complete the word verification process. Enter the characters that you see onscreen and click Submit.An email will be sent to the alternate email address you provided when you created your Google Account. Follow the instructions in the email to reset your password.If you don’t have an alternate email address or cannot access the email account you used to create your Google Account, you can reset your Google Account after 24 hours by answering the security question for password recovery.Adding a social network accountIf you skipped setting up your social network account (such as Facebook, Twitter, or Flickr) when you first turned on and set up your phone, you can still sign in to these accounts through your phone’s settings.From the Home screen, press MENU, and then tap Settings > Accounts & sync. Tap Add account, and then tap the account type you want to add.Follow the onscreen instructions to enter your account information.Your social network account will be added to the list on the Accounts & sync screen. Depending on how you set up the account, the new information may start synchronizing with your phone.1.2.3.1.2.3.1.2.3.

77 Accounts and sync Managing your online accountsChanging general sync settingsFrom the Home screen, press MENU, and then tap Settings > Accounts & sync. Select or clear the following:Background data If this is selected, apps can send and receive online account information even if you are not currently using them.Auto-sync If this is selected, apps can use the sync schedule defined in the account settings. If this is cleared, you will need to sync accounts manually. For instructions on doing this, see “Synchronizing an account manually”.Synchronizing an account manuallyFrom the Home screen, press MENU, and then tap Settings > Accounts & sync. Tap the account that you want to sync.Tap Sync now.Changing account settingsYou can change settings such as the sync frequency and the types of information synchronized, the kinds of notification you receive, and the way that account information is displayed.On the Accounts & sync screen, tap the account that you want to edit.Tap the type of information you want to sync or select an item to edit its settings.Removing an accountYou can remove an account to delete it and all information associated with it from your phone, for example messages, contacts, or settings. Removing an account does not delete information from the online service itself.You cannot remove some accounts, such as the first Google Account you signed into on the phone, except by deleting all personal information from your phone with a hard reset. For instructions on doing this, see “Restarting or factory resetting your phone” in the Update and reset chapter.From the Home screen, press MENU, and then tap Settings > Accounts & sync. Tap the account that you want to remove.Tap Remove account, and then confirm that you want to remove the account.1.2.1.2.3.1.2.1.2.3.

78 Accounts and sync Synchronizing with your computerYou have your new vacation photos on your phone 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: Sync your contacts between your Microsoft® Outlook®, Outlook® Express or Windows Contacts on your computer and your phone.Sync your calendar events between the Outlook or Windows Calendar on your computer and your phone.Bring your photos, videos, documents, songs, and playlists from your computer to your phone and enjoy them on the go.Easily import your captured photos and videos from your phone to your computer.Sync bookmarks inside the “HTC Bookmarks” favorites folder on your computer and all bookmarks stored on your phone’s web browser.Download maps and useful add-on services for your phone’s Locations app to your computer first, and then sync them to your phone. Install third-party mobile phone apps (not downloaded from Android Market) from your computer.You need a microSD card inserted into your phone to be able to sync multimedia files, maps, and documents.Installing HTC Sync that came with the microSD cardMake sure the microSD card is inserted to your phone. Copy the HTC Sync installer from the microSD card to your computer and use it to install.The HTC Sync version in the microSD card that came with your phone can be installed on a computer running Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP.HTC Sync requires USB 2.0 on your computer to connect and sync with your phone.For trouble-free installation, first quit all running programs and temporarily exit from your anti-virus program before you start installing HTC Sync.1. Connect your phone to your computer using the supplied USB cable.2. On your phone’s Connect to PC screen, tap Disk drive, and then tap Done.On your computer, the connected phone is recognized as a removable disk.3. Navigate to the removable disk and open it.4. Copy HTCSync.exe to your computer.5. After copying, unmount the removable disk (that is, the connected phone) as required by your computer’s operating system to safely remove your phone.6. On your computer, double-click HTCSync.exe and follow the onscreen instructions to install HTC Sync.After installing HTC Sync, the HTC Sync icon ( ) is added to your computer’s system tray (check the bottom-right side of your computer screen). You can double-click this icon to open HTC Sync.

79 Accounts and sync Setting up HTC Sync to recognize your phoneAfter installing, set up HTC Sync to recognize your phone.1. Connect your phone to your computer using the supplied USB cable.2. On your phone’s Connect to PC screen, tap HTC Sync, and then tap Done.On your computer, wait for HTC Sync to recognize your phone. 3. When the Device setup screen opens, enter a name for your phone, and then click Save.The Device panel then opens.42311Click a category of items to see its sync options on the right section of the Device panel.Click Overview to see your phone’s basic software information and storage card usage, change the phone name, or install third-party apps to your phone.2Shows the available sync options for the category you’ve selected.3Click to start synchronization.4 Estimated storage usage bar. When there are new items to be synchronized and added to your phone, this bar shows the estimated storage card space that will be used.

$80 Accounts and sync Setting the Music sync optionsBring the music tracks and songs you play on your computer to your phone. If you have playlists created in iTunes® or Windows Media® Player, you can sync these too and enjoy them on the go.You can sync audio files in these formats: *.aac, *.amr, *.m4a, *.mid, *.midi, *.mp3, *.wav, and *.wma.1. On the Device panel, click Music, and then click the On button. Turning Music sync on means you want this category included every time you sync your computer and phone.2. Select Sync music files from, and then click Add.3. Choose the folder that contains your audio files, and then click OK.All supported audio files added to this folder will also be copied to your phone’s storage card during synchronization.4. Select Sync music files from iTunes and Windows Media Player if you’re using any of these apps on your computer. Then, choose one of the following:All songs and playlists Choose to sync all songs and playlists from iTunes and Windows Media Player. Selected playlists Choose to select only your favorite playlist titles.Setting the Gallery sync optionsYou can choose to automatically copy your phone camera shots to your computer. At the same time, when you select a folder from your computer, the photos and videos stored in it are also synchronized on your phone’s storage card. You can sync photos and videos in these formats:Photos: *.bmp, *.gif, *.jpeg, *.jpg, and *.png.Videos: *.3gp, *.3g2, *.mp4, and *.wmv.On the Device panel, click Gallery, and then click the On button. Turning Gallery sync on means you want this category included every time you sync your computer and phone.2. To automatically import your camera shots to your computer during synchronization, select Copy device Camera Shots to PC.Photos and videos from your storage card will be saved to the \My Photos\Device Camera Shots folder on your computer.3. Select Sync PC photos & videos from, and then click Add.4. Choose the folder on your computer that contains your multimedia files, and then click OK.All supported image and video files added to this folder will also be copied to your phone’s storage card during synchronization.1.$

81 Accounts and sync Setting Calendar sync optionsYour phone can sync appointments and events with your calendar in Outlook (Outlook XP, Outlook 2003 or Outlook 2007) or Windows Calendar (for Windows Vista).On the Device panel, click Calendar, and then click the On button.Turning Calendar sync on means you want this category included every time you sync your computer and phone.2. Select the app you want to sync calendar events with.3. Choose the number of days of calendar events to sync. You can choose One week ago, Two weeks ago, or One month ago.4. In cases when conflicting information are found on both the phone and computer, choose which information you want to keep.You can only sync the following calendar event details: Event name, Event date, Start time, End time, Event location, Description, Reminder, and Repetition.Setting People sync optionsSync your phone contacts with your Outlook (Outlook XP, Outlook 2003 or Outlook 2007), Outlook Express, or Windows Contacts (for Windows Vista). If you have contacts to sync from your SIM card, you have to import these first to your phone storage.1. On the Device panel, click People, and then click the On button. Turning People sync on means you want this category included every time you sync your computer and phone.2. Choose the app you want to sync your contacts with.3. In cases when conflicting information are found on both the phone and computer, choose which information you want to keep.Only the contact fields supported on your phone will be synchronized. Setting Bookmarks sync optionsSync the bookmarks inside the “HTC Bookmarks” favorites folder in your computer’s web browser with the bookmarks stored on your phone’s web browser.1. On the Device panel, click Bookmarks, and then click the On button. Turning Bookmarks sync on means you want this category included every time you sync your computer and phone.2. Choose the web browser that stores the bookmarks to sync with your phone.Only the web page title and URL information are synchronized.If you are using Firefox® and have selected it to sync with your phone, make sure to close all Firefox browser windows before you begin synchronization.When conflicting information are found on both the phone and computer, HTC Sync keeps the information from your computer.1.

$82 Accounts and sync Setting Documents sync optionsYou can sync files and documents from your computer to your phone. Make sure that your phone has the app needed to open or view such files and documents. Usually, your phone can open and view these file types: Microsoft Office 2003 and 2007 Word (.doc), Excel (.xls), and PowerPoint (.ppt), PDF files (.pdf), Text files (.txt).You can also sync email attachments that you stored on your phone’s storage card to your computer.To sync email attachments stored on your phone’s storage card to your computer, you must set up an Exchange ActiveSync or POP3/IMAP email account on your phone using Mail. For more information on how to do this, see the Email chapter.1. On the Device panel, click Documents, and then click the On button. Turning Documents sync on means you want this category included every time you sync your computer and phone.2. To sync email attachments that you’ve stored on your phone’s storage card, select Copy all download Mail documents to PC. When you sync the phone with your computer, email attachments will be saved to the \My Documents\Device documents\ folder on your computer.3. To sync files and documents from your computer to your phone’s storage card, select Sync PC documents from, and then click Add.4. Choose a folder that contains the files you want to sync with your phone, and then click OK. When you sync the phone with your computer, the files and documents from your computer will be saved to the \My Documents\Documents\ folder on your phone’s storage card.Setting Maps sync optionsBefore going on a trip to another city or country, you can download the maps you need using HTC Sync on your computer, then sync it to your phone. Aside from different maps, you can also purchase licenses for other useful data such as driving and walking navigation, safety camera map views, and more. To find out how you can use the downloaded content on your phone, see the Maps and location chapter for more information.1. On the Device panel, click Maps, and then click the On button.Turning Maps sync on means you want this category included every time you sync your computer and phone.2. Choose one of the following:All Maps and Licenses Choose to sync all maps and licenses between your computer and your phone. Select Maps and Licenses Choose to sync only the maps and licenses you want.$

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