HTC ELF0160 User Manual

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User Manual

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Please Read Before Proceeding

THE BATTERY IS NOT CHARGED WHEN YOU TAKE IT OUT OF THE BOX.

DO NOT REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK WHEN THE DEVICE IS CHARGING.

YOUR WARRANTY IS INVALIDATED IF YOU OPEN OR TAMPER WITH THE DEVICE’S OUTER CASING.

PRIVACY RESTRICTIONS

Some countries require full disclosure of recorded telephone conversations, and stipulate that you must inform the person with whom you are speaking that the conversation is being recorded. Always obey the relevant laws and regulations of your country when using the recording feature of your device.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT INFORMATION

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Tech Computer Corp.

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Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logo are trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wireless Fidelity Alliance, Inc.

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Important Health Information and Safety Precautions

When using this product, the safety precautions below must be taken to avoid possible legal liabilities and damages.

Retain and follow all product safety and operating instructions. Observe all warnings in the operating instructions on the product.

To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electric shock, fire, and damage to the equipment, observe the following precautions.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

This product is intended for use when supplied with power from the designated battery or power supply unit. Other usage may be dangerous and will invalidate any approval given to this product.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER GROUNDING INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Connecting to an improperly grounded equipment can result in an electric

shock to your device.

This product is equipped with a USB cable for connecting the product to a desktop or notebook computer. Be sure your computer is properly grounded (earthed) before connecting the product to the computer. The power supply cord of a desktop or notebook computer has an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet which is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR POWER SUPPLY UNIT

• Use the correct external power source

A product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the electrical ratings label. If you are not sure of the type of power source

required, consult your authorized service provider or local power company. For a product that operates from battery power or other sources, refer to the operating instructions that are included with the product.

• Handle battery packs carefully

This product contains a Li-ion battery. There is a risk of fire and burns if the battery pack is handled improperly. Do not attempt to open or service the battery pack. Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts or circuits, dispose of in fire or water, or expose a battery pack to temperatures higher than 60˚C (140˚F).

WARNING: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. To

reduce risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, expose to temperature above 60° C (140° F), or dispose of in fire or water. Replace only with specified batteries. Recycle or dispose of used batteries according to the local regulations or reference guide supplied with your product.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR DIRECT SUNLIGHT

Keep this product away from excessive moisture and extreme temperatures. Do not leave the product or its battery inside a vehicle or in places where the temperature may exceed 60°C (140°F), such as on a car dashboard, window sill, or behind a glass that is exposed to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for extended periods of time. This may damage the product, overheat the battery, or pose a risk to the vehicle.

PREVENTION OF HEARING LOSS

CAUTION: Permanent hearing loss may occur if earphones or

headphones are used at high volume for prolonged periods of time.

NOTE: For France, Headphones, Earphones, and Wired Remote Controller (listed below) for this device have been tested to comply with the Sound Pressure Level requirement laid down in the applicable NF EN 50332-1:2000 and/or NF EN 503322:2003 standards as required by French Article L. 5232-1.

• Earphone, manufactured by Cotron, Model CHM-311STV08001 or

CHM-311STV08002.

SAFETY IN AIRCRAFTS

Due to the possible interference caused by this product to an aircraft’s navigation system and its communications network, using this device’s phone function on board an airplane is against the law in most countries. If you want to use this device when on board an aircraft, remember to turn off the phone by switching to Flight Mode.

ENVIRONMENT RESTRICTIONS

Do not use this product in gas stations, fuel depots, chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress, or in potentially explosive atmospheres such as fuelling areas, fuel storehouses, below deck on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders. Please be aware that sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.

EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES

When in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere or where flammable materials exist, the product should be turned off and the user should obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are advised not to use the equipment at refueling points such as service or gas stations, and are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, chemical plants, or where blasting operations are in progress. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked. These include fueling areas, below deck on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders.

ROAD SAFETY

Vehicle drivers in motion are not permitted to use telephony services with handheld devices, except in the case of emergency. In some countries, using hands-free devices as an alternative is allowed.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR RF EXPOSURE

• Avoid using your device near metal structures (for example, the steel frame of a

building).

• Avoid using your device near strong electromagnetic sources, such as microwave

ovens, sound speakers, TV and radio.

• Use only original manufacturer-approved accessories, or accessories that do not

contain any metal.

• Use of non-original manufacturer-approved accessories may violate your local RF

exposure guidelines and should be avoided.

INTERFERENCE WITH MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FUNCTIONS

This product may cause medical equipment to malfunction. The use of this device is forbidden in most hospitals and medical clinics.

If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.

Turn the phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.

HEARING AIDS

Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your service provider, or call the customer service line to discuss alternatives.

NONIONIZING RADIATION

Your device has an internal antenna. This product should be operated in its normal-use position to ensure the radiative performance and safety of the interference. As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that for satisfactory operation of the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is recommended that no part of the human body be allowed to come too close to the antenna during operation of the equipment.

Use only the supplied integral antenna. Use of unauthorized or modified antennas may impair call quality and damage the phone, causing loss of performance and SAR levels exceeding the recommended limits as well as result in non-compliance with local regulatory requirements in your country.

To assure optimal phone performance

Internal antenna location

and ensure human exposure to RF energy is within the guidelines set forth in the relevant standards, always use your device only in its normal-use position. Do not touch or hold the antenna area unnecessarily when placing or receiving a phone call. Contact with the antenna area may impair call quality and cause your device to operate at a higher power level than needed. Avoiding contact with the antenna area when the phone is IN USE optimizes the antenna performance and the battery life.

General Precautions

• Avoid applying excessive pressure to the device

Do not put heavy objects or apply excessive pressure on the device to prevent damaging the device or distorting the touch screen display. Also avoid carrying the

device inside your pocket for extensive lengths of time.

• Heed service markings

Except as explained elsewhere in the Operating or Service documentation, do not service any product yourself. Service needed on components inside these compartments should be done by an authorized service technician or provider.

• Damage requiring service

Unplug the product from the electrical outlet and refer servicing to an authorized service technician or provider under the following conditions:

• Liquid has been spilled or an object has fallen into the product.

• The product has been exposed to rain or water.

• The product has been dropped or damaged.

• There are noticeable signs of overheating.

• The product does not operate normally when you follow the operating

instructions.

• Avoid hot areas

The product should be placed away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including, but limited to, amplifiers) that produce heat.

• Avoid wet areas

Never use the product in a wet location.

• Avoid using your device after a dramatic change in temperature

When you move your device between environments with very different temperature and/or humidity ranges, condensation may form on or within the device. To avoid damaging the device, allow sufficient time for the moisture to evaporate before using the device.

NOTICE: When taking the device from low-temperature conditions into a

warmer environment or from high-temperature conditions into a cooler environment, allow the device to acclimate to room temperature before turning on power.

• Avoid pushing objects into product

Never push objects of any kind into cabinet slots or other openings in the product. Slots and openings are provided for ventilation. These openings must not be blocked or covered.

• Mounting accessories

Do not use the product on an unstable table, cart, stand, tripod, or bracket. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

• Avoid unstable mounting

Do not place the product with an unstable base.

• Use product with approved equipment

This product should be used only with personal computers and options identified as suitable for use with your equipment.

• Adjust the volume

Turn down the volume before using headphones or other audio devices.

• Cleaning

Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning, but NEVER use water to clean the LCD screen.

Contents

Chapter 1 Getting Started 13

1.1 Getting to Know Your Device and Accessories ..................................14

1.2 Installing the SIM Card, Battery, and Storage Card ..........................18

1.3 Starting Up .......................................................................................... 21

1.4 The Today Screen .................................................................................24

1.5 The Start Menu ....................................................................................25

1.6 Quick Menu ..........................................................................................25

1.7 HTC Home ............................................................................................26

1.8 TouchFLO™ ............................................................................................30

1.9 Status Icons ..........................................................................................36

1.10 Programs ............................................................................................38

1.11 Settings ...............................................................................................40

Chapter 2 Entering and Searching Information 45

2.1 Entering Information ..........................................................................46

2.2 Using the On-screen Keyboard ..........................................................47

2.3 Using Letter Recognizer ......................................................................47

2.4 Using Block Recognizer ......................................................................48

2.5 Using Transcriber ................................................................................48

2.6 Using Symbol Pad ...............................................................................49

2.7 Searching Information ........................................................................50

Chapter 3 Using Phone Features 51

3.1 Using the Phone ..................................................................................52

3.2 Making a Call .......................................................................................54

3.3 Receiving a Call ....................................................................................57

3.4 Smart Dialing .......................................................................................59

3.5 Additional Dialing Information ..........................................................61

3.6 Setting Up Bluetooth SIM Access for Car Kit Phones ........................62

Chapter 4 Setting Up Your Device 63

4.1 Basic Settings ......................................................................................64

4.2 Personalizing the Today Screen .........................................................67

4.3 Protecting Your Device .......................................................................69

Chapter 5 Synchronizing Information With Your Computer 71

5.1 About Synchronization .......................................................................72

5.2 Setting Up Windows Mobile® Device Center on Windows Vista™ ....73

5.3 Setting Up ActiveSync® on Windows XP® ..........................................75

5.4 Synchronizing With Your Computer ...................................................76

5.5 Synchronizing via Bluetooth ..............................................................77

5.6 Synchronizing Music and Video .........................................................78

Chapter 6 Organizing Contacts, Appointments, Tasks, and Other

Information 79

6.1 Contacts ...............................................................................................80

6.2 SIM Manager ........................................................................................84

6.3 Calendar ...............................................................................................86

6.4 Tasks .....................................................................................................89

6.5 Notes ....................................................................................................91

6.6 Voice Recorder .....................................................................................93

Chapter 7 Exchanging Messages 95

7.1 Messaging ............................................................................................96

7.2 Text Messages ......................................................................................97

7.3 MMS ......................................................................................................99

7.4 Types of E-mail Accounts ..................................................................104

7.5 E-mail Setup Wizard ..........................................................................104

7.6 Using E-mail .......................................................................................107

Chapter 8 Working With Company E-mails and Meeting

Appointments 113

8.1 Synchronizing Your Device with the Exchange Server ...................114

8.2 Working With Company E-mails .......................................................115

8.3 Managing Meeting Requests ...........................................................119

8.4 Finding Contacts in the Company Directory ...................................121

Chapter 9 Working With Documents and Files 123

9.1 Microsoft® Office Mobile ..................................................................124

9.2 Adobe® Reader® LE ............................................................................125

9.3 Copying and Managing Files ............................................................126

9.4 ZIP .......................................................................................................127

9.5 Backing Up Data ................................................................................128

Chapter 10 Getting Connected 131

10.1 Comm Manager ................................................................................132

10.2 Network Wizard ...............................................................................133

10.3 Ways of Connecting to the Internet ................................................134

10.4 Wi-Fi ..................................................................................................134

10.5 GPRS ..................................................................................................137

10.6 Dial-up ..............................................................................................138

10.7 Starting a Data Connection .............................................................139

10.8 Internet Explorer® Mobile ...............................................................139

10.9 Windows Live™ .................................................................................142

10.10 Using Your Device as a Modem (Internet Sharing) ....................146

10.11 Bluetooth .......................................................................................148

Chapter 11 Experiencing Multimedia 155

11.1 Camera ..............................................................................................156

11.2 Pictures & Videos .............................................................................166

11.3 Windows Media® Player Mobile ......................................................168

11.4 Streaming Media .............................................................................173

11.5 Audio Manager ................................................................................175

Chapter 12 Managing Your Device 179

12.1 Adding and Removing Programs ...................................................180

12.2 Using Task Manager .........................................................................180

12.3 Resetting Your Device ......................................................................182

12.4 Managing Memory ..........................................................................183

12.5 Windows Update ..............................................................................184

12.6 Battery Saving Tips ..........................................................................185

Chapter 13 Using Other Applications 187

13.1 Voice Speed Dial ..............................................................................188

13.2 Java ...................................................................................................190

13.3 Spb GPRS Monitor ...........................................................................192

Appendix 195

A.1 Specifications .....................................................................................196

A.2 Regulatory Notices ............................................................................199

Index 203

Chapter 1

Getting Started

1.1 Getting to Know Your Device

and Accessories

1.2 Installing the SIM Card, Battery,

and Storage Card

1.3 Starting Up

1.4 The Today Screen

1.5 The Start Menu

1.6 Quick Menu

1.7 HTC Home

1.8 TouchFLO™

1.9 Status Icons

1.10 Programs

1.11 Settings

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1.1 Getting to Know Your Device and Accessories

Top panel

POWER

Press to turn off the display temporarily. To turn off the power, press and hold for about 5 seconds. For more information, see “Starting Up” in this chapter.

Left panel

Volume Slider

• Slide up or down to adjust the speaker volume.

• During a call, slide up or down to adjust the earpiece volume.

Lanyard/ Strap holder

Right panel

Stylus

CAMERA

Press to launch the Camera. See Chapter 11 for details.

Front panel

Earpiece

Listen to a phone call from here.

Touch Screen

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Notification LEDs

* See description below.

TALK

Press to answer an incoming call or dial a number.

NAVIGATION Control/ENTER

Press this multi-directional control up, down, left, or right to move through menus and program instructions; carry out the selection by pressing the center button.

* Right LED: Shows Green and Amber lights for GSM/GPRS/EDGE standby, message,

and network status as well as for notification and battery charging status.

Left LED: Shows a flashing Blue light when the Bluetooth system is powered up

and ready to transmit Bluetooth radio signal, or a flashing Green light for Wi-Fi status. When both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are enabled, their lights flash

alternately.

END

Press to end a call or to return to the Today screen.

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Back panel

Self-portrait Mirror

• Use it when taking selfportrait shots.

Back Cover

Slide the back cover upward to remove it.

Bottom panel

Microphone

Speaker

2 Megapixel Camera

See Chapter 11 for details.

RESET

With the stylus, press the RESET button to soft-reset your device.

Sync Connector/Earphone Jack

Connect the supplied USB cable to synchronize information or plug in the AC adapter to recharge the battery. You can also connect the supplied USB stereo headset for hands-free conversation or for listening to audio media.

Accessories

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No. Accessory Function

1 AC adapter Recharges the battery.

2 USB Sync cable Connects your device to a PC and synchronizes data.

3 Stereo headset Provides a volume control slider and a Send/End

4 Pouch Acts as a protective carrying case for your device.

5 microSD™ card Provides 1 GB of storage space.

button. Press the Send/End button to pick up a call or put a call on hold; press and hold the button to end the call.

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1.2 Installing the SIM Card, Battery, and Storage Card

Always turn off your device before installing or removing the SIM card or battery.

The SIM card contains your phone number, service details, and phonebook/ message memory. Your device supports both 1.8V and 3V SIM cards. Some legacy SIM cards will not function with your device. You should consult with your service provider for a replacement SIM card. There may be fees for this service.

Your device contains a rechargeable Li-ion battery. It is designed to use only manufacturer-specified original batteries and accessories. Battery performance depends on many factors, including network configuration, signal strength, the temperature of the environment in which you operate your device, the features and/or settings you select and use, items attached to connecting ports, and your voice, data, and other program usage patterns.

Battery life estimates (approximations):

• Standby time: Up to 200 hours for GSM.

• Talk time: Up to 5 hours for GSM.

• Media playback time: Up to 8 hours for WMV;

Warning! To reduce risk of fire or burns:

• Do not attempt to open, disassemble, or service the battery pack.

• Do not crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of in fire

or water.

• Do not expose to temperatures above 60oC (140oF).

• Replace only with the battery pack designated for this product.

• Recycle or dispose of used battery as stipulated by local regulation.

The SIM card slot is located at the right panel of your device. Below the SIM card slot, you will find the storage card slot. The battery compartment is located at the back side of your device.

Up to 12 hours for WMA.

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To remove the back cover

Before installing the SIM card, battery, or storage card, you have to remove the back cover.

1. Make sure your device is turned oﬀ.

2. Slide the back cover upward as shown in the following illustration.

To install the SIM card and microSD card

1. Use your thumb or ﬁnger to pry open the cover that houses the SIM

and storage card slots. To open the slot cover easier, pry it open from both ends.

2. Flip your device so that the touch screen faces upward.

3. Hold open the slot cover with one hand.

Slot cover

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4. The lower slot is the SIM

card slot.

Insert the SIM card with its gold contacts facing down and its cut-oﬀ corner facing toward the inside of the slot.

5. The upper slot is the

storage card slot.

Insert the microSD card into the storage card slot with the gold contacts facing down.

6. Close the slot cover.

Note To remove the SIM card or storage card, press the card to pop it out of

To install the battery

1. Install the battery by

inserting it with its exposed copper part aligned with the protruding copper conductor on the upper right side of the battery compartment. Insert the right side of the battery ﬁrst, then gently push the battery into place.

2. Replace the back cover.

To remove the battery

1. Make sure your device is turned oﬀ.

2. Remove the back cover.

3. To remove the battery, lift it up from the lower-left end of the battery.

the slot.

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1.3 Starting Up

After inserting your SIM card and battery, you can now power on and start using your device.

Turn your device on and off

To turn on the power

• Press and hold the POWER button for a few seconds.

When you turn on your device for the ﬁrst time, a Quick Start Wizard will guide you through the calibration process and the setup of regional settings, date and time, and password. For more information about touch screen calibration, see “Calibrate the device”.

To turn off the power

• Press and hold the POWER button for a few seconds.

A message will then be displayed, prompting you whether or not to turn oﬀ the device completely.

Auto configure the data connection settings

The first time you power on your device, you will see a notification message from the Network Wizard on the Today screen.

The Network Wizard can automatically configure your device’s data connections, such as GPRS, WAP, and MMS, for you so that you do not need to enter the settings manually onto your device.

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To automatically configure data connection settings

1. When you see the notiﬁcation message from the Network Wizard,

tap Yes.

Note If you do not see the notification message, tap on the title bar to

2. If your SIM card supports multiple network operator proﬁles, a

message will appear with network proﬁle choices. Select the proﬁle you want to use and tap OK.

3. Network Wizard then starts to conﬁgure your device’s data

connection settings.

4. After the Network Wizard completes the conﬁguration, tap Restart.

For more information about the Network Wizard, see Chapter 10.

Charge the battery

New batteries are shipped partially charged. Before you start using your device, it is recommended that you charge the battery. Some batteries perform best after several full charge/discharge cycles. You can charge the battery in two ways:

•

Charging the device’s battery by connecting the power adapter.

• Connecting your device to a PC via the provided USB Sync cable.

Note Only the AC adapter and USB cable provided with your device should be

Charging is indicated by a solid amber light on the left LED indicator. As the battery is being charged while the device’s power is on, a charging icon ( ) will be shown on the title bar of the Today screen. After the battery has been fully charged, the left LED becomes green and a full battery icon ( ) appears on the Today screen’s title bar.

Warning! • Do not remove the battery from the device while you are charging it

display the message.

used to charge the device.

using the AC or car adapter.

• As a safety precaution, the battery stops charging when it overheats.

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Calibrate the device

Calibrating the touch screen involves tapping the center of a cross with the stylus as the cross moves around the screen. This process ensures that when you tap the screen with your stylus, the tapped item is activated.

If your device does not accurately respond to screen taps, follow these steps to re-calibrate it:

1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Screen.

2. On the General tab, tap Align Screen, then follow the on-screen

instructions to complete the calibration.

Manage screen settings

The device’s display has the following orientation modes: Portrait and Landscape. To change the orientation, tap Start > Settings > System tab > Screen, and select the orientation you want.

Tip To quickly change the screen orientation, you can also tap the Rotate Screen

icon in HTC Home’s Launcher. See “HTC Home” later in this chapter for details.

To smooth the edges of screen fonts for many programs, on the ClearType tab, select the Enable ClearType check box.

To increase the readability or to see more content on the screen, on the

Text Size tab, adjust the text size by moving the slider.

Switch your device to Sleep mode

Quickly pressing the POWER button turns off the display temporarily and switches your device to Sleep mode. Sleep mode suspends your device to a low power state while the display is off in order to save battery power.

Your device also automatically goes into Sleep mode when you leave the device idle after a certain amount of time.

To specify the timeout period before your device goes into Sleep mode

1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Power > Advanced tab.

2. Under On battery power, make sure the Turn off device if not used

for check box is selected.

3. Select the battery timeout period, then tap OK.

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You will still be able to receive messages and calls while your device is in Sleep mode. Pressing the POWER button again or new incoming calls/ messages will wake up your device.

1.4 The Today Screen

The Today screen displays important information, such as upcoming appointments and status indicators. You can touch or tap a section on the screen to open the associated program.

Connection status

Notification

Open Start Menu

HTC Home (See “HTC Home” in this chapter for details)

Your upcoming appointments

Signal strength

Adjust volume

Battery status

Open Quick Menu (See “Quick Menu” in this chapter for details)

• To access the Today screen, tap Start > Today.

• To customize the Today screen display, including the background

image, tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Today.

For more information about customizing the Today screen, see Chapter 4.

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1.5 The Start Menu

The Start menu, located at the top left corner of the Today screen, displays a list of programs. You can start a program by scrolling through the programs list and then pressing ENTER, or by tapping a program with the stylus.

Switch to the Today screen.

Open a program. (The items displayed in the Start menu can be customized by tapping Start > Settings >

tab > Menus).

Personal

Open a recently-used program.

Access more programs. View and change settings.

View Help information for the current screen.

1.6 Quick Menu

The Quick Menu, located at the top right corner of the Today screen, shows the currently running programs. You can quickly switch between running programs and stop programs when you do not need to use them.

Tap this button to open the Quick Menu

Stop all currently running programs

Customize how programs are closed (See “Using Task Manager” in Chapter 12)

• To switch to a running program, tap the program name

• To stop running a program, tap

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1.7 HTC Home

HTC Home is a Today screen plug-in that gives you up-to-date local

information at a glance, such as time, day and weather information, and shows new messages and missed calls. It also has a customizable launcher where you can add your favorite applications for one-touch access.

HTC Home has three components: Home, Weather and Launcher. At the bottom of HTC Home, there is a toolbar that allows you to switch between these components.

To switch between the different components of HTC Home

Do any of the following:

• Touch the tabs in the toolbar using your ﬁnger.

• Tap the tabs in the toolbar using the stylus.

• Use the NAVIGATION Control. If the toolbar is not selected, press

NAVIGATION up/down ﬁrst to select the toolbar. Press NAVIGATION left/right to select a tab and then press ENTER.

HTC Home Toolbar

Home Weather Launcher

Home

Home displays the current day, date and local time. When you have new

incoming messages and calls, it shows you the number of new e-mails, SMS/MMS messages, and missed calls. If you have set up the alarm, it also shows the Alarm icon.

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Time display. Touch this display area when you want to change the date or time, or to enable the alarm.

Number of new e-mails. Touch this icon to view your e-mails.

Number of new SMS/MMS messages. Touch this icon to view your SMS and MMS messages.

Current day and date Alarm icon

Number of missed calls. Touch this icon to view the Call History.

Weather

Weather shows you the current weather as well as weather information of

the next four days of the week. The first time you use this feature, you need to select your city first to get the weather information of your city.

To select your city

1. Select the Weather tab ( ).

2. Touch the area that shows Select your city here.

3. On the Select City screen, browse through the list of cities and choose

your city.

4. Press Select.

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To view weather information

After selecting your city, your device automatically connects to the Internet via GPRS and downloads weather information of the current day and the next four days of the week. The current temperature, the highest and lowest temperatures, and a visual indicator of the climate (showing if it’s a cloudy or rainy day, etc.) will be displayed in the Weather tab.

Touch this area if you want to select another city.

Touch this area to return to the current day’s weather.

Tip You can also use the Wi-Fi connection of your device to download weather

Note If you have not connected to the Internet and downloaded weather

To customize weather settings

1. Touch the area that shows the city name.

2. On the Select City screen, select Menu > Weather Options.

3. You can enable or disable the following options:

• Download weather data automatically. When this check box is

Shows the time or days that have passed since the last download of weather information. Touch this item to download the latest weather data.

Touch this area to view weather information of the

Current day’s weather

Weather for the next 4 days

data. For more information about using Wi-Fi, see Chapter 10.

information for five days, the following error message will be displayed: "Unable to retrieve data for selected city. Select here to retry." Use GPRS or Wi-Fi to connect your device to the Internet, then touch the area that shows the error message to download weather data.

next four days of the week.

selected, weather information will automatically be downloaded

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from the AccuWeather Web site whenever you select the Weather tab, if the data has not been updated within the last three hours. Weather data will also be downloaded every time an ActiveSync connection occurs (through over-the-air or USB connection).

Clear this check box if you prefer to manually download weather information.

• Download when roaming.

Select this check box only if want to allow automatic download of weather data when you’re roaming. This may incur additional costs.

• Temperature Scale. Choose

whether to display temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit.

Tip To check for more detailed weather information on the AccuWeather Web

site, select Menu > About Weather on the Select City screen and then touch the link that shows AccuWeather.com. Internet Explorer Mobile then opens and brings you to the AccuWeather Web site.

Launcher

Launcher allows you to add quick shortcuts to your favorite programs and settings for one-touch access. Quick settings such as Adjust Backlight, Rotate Screen and Lock Device, and a few program shortcuts are added by

default. They can be replaced with your preferred settings and programs.

Touch an empty slot to add a shortcut to a setting or your favorite program.

Touch a quick shortcut to open the associated program or apply the associated setting.

Remove shortcuts

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Note To replace a shortcut, you need to delete it first and then add a shortcut to

your favorite program or setting.

1.8 TouchFLO™

TouchFLO™ is a special feature that gives you better touch panel

experience on your device. With TouchFLO, you can simply use your finger to scroll and pan the screen.

TouchFLO also features the Touch Cube where you can launch messaging programs, Internet Explorer® Mobile, and more. You can also add your favorite contacts, play music, and access your pictures and videos.

Note Touch Cube is displayed in portrait view only. To be able to open Touch Cube,

make sure your display is set to portrait mode.

Touch Cube

Touch a shortcut to remove it.

Return

To open the Touch Cube

• Slide your ﬁnger upward, starting

from the bottom of the touch screen where it shows a logo image.

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