HTC Evo View 4G User Guide

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i

Your Device’s Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i

Section 1: Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1A. Setting Up Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Setting Up Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Activating Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Sprint Account Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Section 2: Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2A. Device Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Turning Your Device On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Viewing the Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Battery and Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Getting Around Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Displaying Your Device Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

2B. Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Personalization Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Location Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Airplane Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Security Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Data Synchronization Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Social Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Application Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Date & Time Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Power-Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

2C. People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

About People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Using the People Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Adding a New People Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Using the Details Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Merging Entries in People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Editing an Entry in People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Finding Entries in People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Backing Up and Importing Entries in People . . 52

Working with Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Using the People Widget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Connecting with Your Social Networks . . . . . . 55

Using Friend Stream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

2D. Calendar & Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Flashlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Sharing Games and Applications . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Car Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Polaris Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

PDF Viewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Kid Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

HTC Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Updating Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

2E. Voice Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Managing Voice Memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Voice Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

2F. microSD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

microSD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Using the Device’s internal storage 

or microSD Card as a USB Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

2G. Camera & Multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Taking Pictures and Shooting Videos . . . . . . . . 92

Using Snapbooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Viewing Pictures and Videos Using Gallery . . . 97

Listening to Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

2H. Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Using Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Section 3: Sprint Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

3A. Sprint Service: The Basics . . . . . . . . . . 118

Text Messaging (SMS) and Multimedia 

Messaging (MMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

3B. Web and Data Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Ways of Connecting to the Internet . . . . . . . . . 128

Connecting Using Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Connecting Using Sprint 4G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Getting Started With Data Services . . . . . . . . . 132

Connecting to a Virtual Private Network (VPN) 134

Using the Device’s Web Browser . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Accessing Email Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Google Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

Downloading Applications and Games 

From Android Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

Stocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

News Feeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Sprint Hotspot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

Data Services FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

3C. Entertainment: TV and Music . . . . . . . . 174

Music - MP3 Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

HTC Watch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

3D. GPS Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

GPS Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

TeleNav GPS Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

Google Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

Google Latitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

Footprints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information 195

4A: Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . 196

Important Health Information and Safety 

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196

General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

Additional Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205

Regulatory Agency Identifications . . . . . . . . . . 209

Federal Communication Commission 

Interference Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

SAR Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210

Telecommunications & Internet Association 

(TIA) Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212

WEEE Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

RoHS Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214

Owner’s Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214

User Guide Proprietary Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214

4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . 216

Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217

Privacy Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219

Weather Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219

Warranty Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219

Limitation of Damages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221

Introduction

Your Device’s Menu

This User Guide introduces you to Sprint® service and all the features of your new device. It’s divided into four sections:

⽧ Section 1: Getting Started

⽧ Section 2: Your Device

⽧ Section 3: Sprint Service

⽧ Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information

Note: Because of updates in device software, this printed

guide may not be the most current version for your device. Visit www.sprint.com to access the most recent version of the user guide.

WARNING: Please refer to the Important Safety

Information section on page 196 to learn

about information that will help you safely use your device. Failure to read and follow the Important Safety Information in this device guide may result in serious bodily injury, death, or property damage.

and sign on to My Sprint

The following table outlines your device’s main menu structure. From the Home screen, press to open the menu.

Tip: For most programs or games on the device, pressing

brings up options available for the current

application or game.

All apps

Notifications

Personalize

1: S cen e

2: Skin

3: Wallpaper

4: Lock screen

5: Widget

6: App

7: Shortcut

8: Folder

9: Sound set

10: Notification sound

11: Ala rm

Wallpaper

1: HTC wallpapers 2: Live wallpapers 3: Gallery

Settings

1: Personalize

1: Scene

2: Skin

3: Wallpaper

4: Lock screen

5: Widget

6: App

7: Sh ortc ut

8: Folder

9: Sound set

10: Notification sound

11: Al ar m

2: Wireless & networks

1: Airplane mode

2: Wi-Fi

3: Wi-Fi settings

1: Wi-Fi 2: Network notification  3: Wi-Fi Protected 4: Add Wi-Fi network Setup

4: Bluetooth

5: Bluetooth settings

1: Bluetooth 2: Device name  3: Discoverable 4: Advanced Settings 5: Scan for devices

6: Sprint Hotspot

7: Sprint Hotspot settings

1: Sprint Mobile 2: Router name (SSID) Hotspot  3: Security 4: Password 5: Manage users

8: 4G

9: 4G settings

1: 4G 2: Tap to scan for 4G service  3: Network provider 4: Signal strength 5: IP address

10: VPN settings

1: Add VPN

11: Mobile network

12: Mobile networks

1: Data roaming 2: Roaming Guards sound 3: Roaming 4: Domestic Data 5: International Data 6: Enable always-on mobile

data

13: Internet Pass-through

3: Sound

1: Sound profile 2: Volume  3: Vibrate 4: Notification sound 5: Audible selection 6: Screen lock sounds 7: Vibrate feedback

4: Display

1: Auto-rotate screen 2: Animation 3: Brightness 4. Screen timeout 5: Notification flash 6: G-Sensor calibration

5: Accounts & sync

1: Background data

2: Auto-sync

3: Exchange ActiveSync (if available)

1: Account settings 2: Schedule  3: Mail 4: Contacts 5: Calendar

4: Facebook (if available)

1: Account settings 2: Sync Contacts

5: Facebook for HTC Sense (if available)

1: Account settings 2: Sync Contacts

6: Flickr (if available)

1: Account settings 2: Sync Contacts

7: Google (if available)

1: Sync Contacts 2: Sync Gmail  3: Sync Calendar

8: Twitter for HTC Sense (if available)

1: Account settings 2: Sync Peep  3: Sync Friend

9: News

1: Account settings 2: Sync news

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6: Location

7: Se ar ch

8: Pen

9: Privacy

10: Connect to PC

11: Sec uri ty

10: Sto cks

1: Account settings 2: Sync stock info

11: Weather

1: Account settings 2: Sync weather

1: Use wireless networks 2: Location setting  3: Use GPS satellites 4: Tablet finder

1: Google search 2: Searchable items  3: Clear shortcuts

1: Pen history for each 2: Auto launch Scribble mode app  3: Tutorial

1: Display mesage text 2: Back up my settings on lock screen 3: Automatic restore

1: Default connection 2: Ask me type

1: Set up screen lock 2: Visible passwords 3: Set password 4: Use secure credentials 5: Install from SD card 6: Clear all credentials

12: Dock

13: Power

1: Enable power saver 2: Turn power saver on at  3: Notify me 4.: Power saver settings 5: Fast boot

14: Applications

1: Unknown sources 2: Manage applications 3: Running services 4: Development 5: Storage use 6: Start automatically 7: Notifications

15: Storage

1: Total space 2: Available space  3: Mount/Unmount  SD card 4: Erase SD card 5: Total space 6: Available space 7: Erase tablet storage 8: Available space 9: Factory data reset

16: Date & time

1: Automatic 2: Set date  3: Select time zone 4: Set time 5: Use 24-hour format 6: Select date format

17: Language & keyboard

1: Select language

1: English 2: Español

2: Swype

3: Touch Input

1: International keyboard 2: Bilingual prediction 3: Text input 4: Chinese Text input  5: Tutorial 6: Trace keyboard 7: Personal dictionary

18: Accessibility

16: Voice input & output

1: Voice recognizer settings 2: Text-to-speech settings

17: System updates

1: Firmware update 2: Update profile 3: Update PRL 4: HTC software update

18: About tablet

1: Tell HTC

1: Enable Tell HTC 2: Report preference service  3: Network preference

1: Tablet identity

1: Model number 2: MEID  3: Tablet number 4: IMSI  5: Current username

2: Battery

1: Battery status 2: Battery level  3: Battery use 4: Up time 5: Awake time

3: Hardware information

1: Hardware version 2: Processor 3: Memory 4: Display  5: Main camera 6: Front camera 7: Wi-Fi 8: Wi-Fi MAC address 9: Bluetooth 10: Bluetooth address 11: 4G MAC address

4: Software information

1: Android version 2: HTC Sense version 3: Software number 4: More  5: PRI Version 6: PRL Version

5: Legal information

1: HTC legal 2: Sprint legal  3: Google legal 4: Open source licenses

Section 1

Getting Started

⽧ Setting Up Your Device (page 2)

1A. Setting Up Service

⽧ Activating Your Device (page 2)

⽧ Sprint Account Passwords (page 3)

⽧ Getting Help (page 3)

Setting Up Your Device

1. Press the power button ( ) to turn the device

on.

Note: When you turn on your device for the first time, you will

be given options to let you quickly set up various accounts, such as your Google account, Facebook, Flickr, Twitter, Microsoft other email accounts. We recommend that you skip these.

䡲 If your device is activated, it will turn on, search for

Exchange ActiveSync®, and

Sprint service, and enter standby mode.

2 1A. Setting Up Service

䡲 If your device is not yet activated, see “Activating

Your Device” on page 2 for more information.

Note: Your device’s battery should have enough charge for

your device to turn on and find a signal. You should fully charge your battery as soon as possible. See “Charging the Battery” on page 15 for details.

Activating Your Device

䢇 If you purchased your device at a Sprint Store, it is

probably activated and ready to use.

䢇 If you received your device in the mail and it is for a new

Sprint account or a new line of service, it is designed to

activate automatically.

䢇 If you received your device in the mail and you are

activating a new device for an existing number on your account, you will need to go online to activate your

new device.

䡲 From your computer’s Web browser, go to

www.sprint.com/activate and complete the

onscreen instructions to activate your device.

If your device is still not activated or you do not have access to the Internet, contact Sprint Customer Service at

1-888-211-4727 for assistance.

Tip: Do not press while the device is being activated.

Pressing cancels the activation process.

Note: If you are having difficulty with activation, contact Sprint

Customer Service by dialing phone.

1-888-211-4727 from any

Sprint Account Passwords

As a Sprint customer, you enjoy unlimited access to your personal account information and your data services account. To ensure that no one else has access to your information, you will need to create passwords to protect your privacy.

Account User Name and Password

If you are the account owner, you will create an account user name and password when you sign on to

www.sprint.com. (Click Sign in and then click Sign up now! to get started.) If you are not the account owner 

(if someone else receives the bill for your Sprint service), you can get a sub-account password at

www.sprint.com.

Data Services Password

With your Sprint device, you may elect to set up an optional data services password to control access and authorize Premium Service purchases.

For more information, or to change your passwords, sign on to Service at

www.sprint.com or call Sprint Customer

1-888 -211-4727.

Getting Help

Managing Your Account

Online: www.sprint.com

䢇 Access your account information. 䢇 Check your minutes used (depending on your Sprint

service plan).

䢇 View and pay your bill. 䢇 Enroll in Sprint online billing and automatic payment. 䢇 Purchase accessories. 䢇 Shop for the latest Sprint phones. 䢇 View available Sprint service plans and options.

1A. Setting Up Service 3

Setting Up Service

䢇 Learn more about data services and other products

like games, ring tones, screen savers, and more.

From a Phone

䢇 Sprint Customer Service: 1-8 88-211-4727. 䢇 Business Customer Service: 1-800-927-2199.

4 1A. Setting Up Service

Section 2

Your Device

⽧ Your Device (page 6)

2A. Device Basics

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⽧ Turning Your Device On and Off (page 9)

⽧ Viewing the Display Screen (page 10)

⽧ Battery and Charger (page 14)

⽧ Getting Around Your Device (page 16)

⽧ Displaying Your Device Number (page 17)

⽧ Entering Text (page 17)

⽧ Home Screen (page 22)

Tip: Device Software Upgrades – Updates to your device’s

software may become available from time to time.  Sprint will automatically send critical updates to your device. You can also check for and download updates by pressing

System updates > Firmware update to search for and

download available updates.

> , and then tapping Settings >

6 2A. Device Basics

Your Device

Key Functions

1. Display Screen displays all the information needed

to operate your device, such as the People list, the date and time, and the signal and battery strength.

2. Home Key takes you back to the Home screen.

When in standby mode, press and hold to open the recently used applications window.

3. Menu Key allows you to open a list of actions that

you can do on the current screen.

4. Back Key allows you to go back to the previous

screen, or close a dialog box, options menu, the Notifications panel, or onscreen keyboard.

5. Pen Options Key Tap using the tablet pen (sold

separately) to open the options for the tablet pen.

6. Home Key takes you back to the Home screen.

When in standby mode, press and hold to open the recently used applications window.

7. Menu Key allows you to open a list of actions that

you can do on the current screen.

8. Back Key allows you to go back to the previous

screen, or close a dialog box, options menu, the Notifications panel, or onscreen keyboard.

9. Pen Options Key tap using the tablet pen (sold

separately) to open the options for the tablet pen.

10. Front Camera lets you capture a self-portrait or a

video.

11. Front Camera On or Off Indicator lights up when the

front camera is being used.

12. Ambient Light Sensor when Automatic brightness in

the display settings is selected, automatically adjusts the display screen brightness depending on your surrounding’s ambient lighting.

13. Power Button lets you turn the device on or off or

turn the screen on or off, switch your device to airplane mode, reset the device, or turn the device off.

Note: Depending on how you hold the device, only one set

Home, Menu, Back, and Pen Options keys is

of enabled at any given time.

2A. Device Basics 7

Device Basics

3.5 mm Headset Jack allows you to plug in either a

14 .

stereo headset or an optional headset for convenient, hands-free listening to music. 

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CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the device.

15. Camera Lens lets you take pictures and videos.

16. Volume Button allows you adjust the media volume.

17. Charger/Accessory Jack allows you to connect the

device charger or the USB cable (included). CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the device.

18. Speaker lets you hear the different sounds.

Turning Your Device On and Off

Turning Your Device On

䊳 Press at the top of the device.

Turning Your D evice Off

1. Press and hold for about two seconds.

Note: When the screen is locked and you press , it will

only turn off the screen and not the device. You will need to unlock the screen first before you press and hold to turn the device off. See “Turning the Screen Off When Not in Use” for details.

2. On the Power options menu, tap Power off.

Turning the Screen Off When Not in Use

To save battery power, the device automatically turns off the screen after a certain period of time when you leave it idle. You will still be able to receive messages while the device’s screen is off.

Tip: For information on how to adjust the time before the

screen turns off, see “Display Settings” on page 31.

You can also turn off and lock the screen by pressing

. Pressing again will turn on your device

screen and show the lock screen.

2A. Device Basics 9

Device Basics

To unlock the screen:

Press and hold the ring and then drag it upward (until the whole ring is shown onscreen) to unlock the screen.

Ring

You can also drag one of the four application icons to the ring to open that application.

Note: If you have set up a screen lock, you will be prompted

to draw the pattern, enter the PIN, or enter the password. For more information on how to create and enable a screen lock, see “Protecting Your Device with a Screen Lock” on page 35.

See “Changing the Lock Screen Icons” on page 27 to learn how to change the icons on the Lock screen.

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Viewing the Display Screen

Your device’s display screen provides information about notifications and your device’s status. This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your device’s display screen:

Status Bar – Notification Icons

New Text or Multimedia Message

New Gmail message

New Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync or POP3/IMAP email message

Problem with Text/Multimedia Message delivery

New instant message from Google Talk

Upcoming event

Status Bar – Notification Icons

Music is playing

Status Bar – Notification Icons

Content downloaded

General notification (for example, sync error)

Storage card is low on free space

Wi-Fi is on and wireless networks are available

Data synchronizing – connected to HTC Sync

New location detected

More (undisplayed) notifications

Compass needs orientation

Uploading data (animated)

Downloading data (animated)

Waiting to upload

Device connected to computer via USB cable

Storage card is safe to remove or storage card is being prepared

No storage card installed in the device

New tweet

Updates available for an application downloaded from Android Market

Status Bar – Device Status Icons

Signal Strength  (More bars = stronger signal)

No Service

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Device Basics

Status Bar – Device Status Icons

Device is “roaming” off the Nationwide Sprint Network

Sprint 3G data service (EVDO) available

Sprint 3G data service (EVDO) available and active (with icon animation)

Sprint 3G data service is currently unavailable

Sprint 1xRTT network available

Sprint 1xRTT network available and active (with icon animation)

Sprint 1xRTT network is currently unavailable

Status Bar – Device Status Icons

Device speaker muted

Vibrate mode

Sprint Hotspot is on and is ready to share its 4G connection

Shows current battery charge level  (Icon shown is fully charged)

Bluetooth on

Connected to Bluetooth device

Airplane mode

Device’s location feature is on and available for location-based services such as GPS Navigation

Device’s location feature off and your location is available only for 911

Device microphone muted

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Alarm set

Wired microphone headset connected

Wired headset connected

Connected to Wi-Fi network

Status Bar – Device Status Icons

Tap a notification to open the related application.

Press and hold, and then drag up to close the Notifications panel.

Connected to a 4G network

4G is on and 4G networks are available

Sprint Hotspot is on and is ready to share its 3G connection

Notifications Panel

Notification icons report the arrival of new messages, calendar events, and alarms being set. You can open the Notifications panel to access message, reminder, or event notification tabs.

The Notifications Panel also features the Quick Settings tab where you can quickly turn on or off device settings such as 4G, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi.

To open the Notifications panel:

When a new notification icon appears in the status bar, press and hold the status bar and then drag it downward to open the Notifications panel.

If you have several notifications, you can scroll down the screen to view more notifications.

Tip: You can also open the Notifications panel from the

Home screen by pressing and then tapping

Notifications.

To use to Quick Settings tab

1. Press and hold the status bar and then drag it

downward to open the Notifications panel.

2. Ta p the Quick Settings tab.

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Tap the check box next to an item to turn it on or off.

To close the Notifications panel:

䊳 Press and hold the bottom bar of the Notifications

panel, and then drag it up the screen.

– or –

Press .

Notification LED

The Notification LED located on provides information on the device status or pending notifications.

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LED Status Indication

Solid green Battery is fully charged (when the

Solid amber Battery is charging.

Flashing amber Battery is low. (Battery power is below

Flashing green You have a pending notification (for

Note: The indicators are listed in order of priority. For

example, if your device is connected to a power adapter and is charging the battery, the LED will be solid amber and will not switch to a flashing green light even if there is a pending notification.

device is connected to the AC adapter or a computer).

14%. )

example, a new message.)

Battery and Charger

Note: The battery is sealed within the device and is not user-

serviceable.

Battery Capacity

Your device is equipped with a rechargeable battery. The battery provides up to 6 hours of continuous video playback. For battery-saving tips, see “Power-Saving Tips” on page 42.

Note: Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate

mode, browser use, and other variables may reduce the battery’s standby time.

Tip: Watch your device’s battery level indicator and charge

the battery before it runs out of power.

Charging the Battery

Keeping track of your battery’s charge is important. If your battery level becomes too low, your device automatically turns off, and you will lose any information you were just working on.

Always use a Sprint-approved or HTC-approved desktop charger, travel charger, or vehicle power adapter to charge your battery.

Tip: You can recharge the pre-installed battery before it

becomes completely run down without harming the battery.

1. Plug the USB connector of the AC adapter into the

charger/accessory jack at the bottom of your device.

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2. Plug the AC adapter in to an electrical outlet to

start charging the battery.

Charging is indicated by a solid amber light in the Notification LED. As the battery is being charged while the device is on, the charging battery icon ( ) is displayed in the status bar of the Home screen. After the battery has been fully charged, the Notification LED shows a solid green light and a full battery icon ( ) displays in the status bar of the Home screen.

For more information about Notifications, see “Notification LED” on page 14 for more details.

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Getting Around Your Device

There are different ways to navigate around the your device’s Home screen, menus, and application screens.

Ta p

When you want to type using the onscreen keyboard, select items onscreen such as application and settings icons, or press onscreen buttons, tap them with your finger.

Press and hold

To open the available options for an item (for example, contact or link in a Web page), simply press and hold the item.

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Swipe or slide

To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen.

Drag

To drag, press and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to move your finger. 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, quick 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 device sideways. When entering text, you can turn the device sideways to bring up a larger keyboard. See “Using the Onscreen Keyboard” for more details.

Note: The Auto-rotate check box in > > Settings >

Display

needs to be selected for the screen orientation

to automatically change.

Pinch and Spread

“Pinch” the screen using your thumb and forefinger to zoom out or “spread” the screen to zoom in when viewing a picture or a Web page. (Move fingers inward to zoom out and outward to zoom in.)

Displaying Your Device Number

䊳 Press > and tap Settings > About tablet >

Tablet identity. (Your device number and other

information about your device and account will be displayed.)

Entering Text

Using the Onscreen Keyboard

When you start a program or select a box that requires entry of text or numbers, the onscreen keyboard becomes available.

Changing to Landscape Orientation

When entering text, you can choose to use the landscape orientation of the onscreen keyboard by turning the device sideways. This opens a larger keyboard that lets you type easily using two thumbs

Note: The landscape orientation keyboard is not supported in

all applications.

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Entering Text

Use 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 capitalize the next letter you

enter. Tap twice to turn on caps lock.

Numeric key. Tap to switch to the numeric and

symbol keyboard.

Alphabet key. Tap to switch to the alphabetic

keyboard.

Enter key. Tap to create a new line.

Backspace key. Tap to delete the previous

character. Press and hold to delete multiple characters.

Voice input key. Tap to speak the words you want

to type. See “Voice Input” on page 87.

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Tap to hide the onscreen keyboard.

Using Trace to Enter Text

Instead of tapping the keys on the onscreen keyboard, you can “trace” to type words. To trace, slide your finger on the onscreen keyboard to enter words. For example, if you want to type “the”, put your finger on the “t” key, and then trace the word “the” on the onscreen keyboard by sliding your finger to each letter.

Predictive Text

The 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:

䢇 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.

䢇 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.

䢇 If an arrow is shown to the right of the suggestion list,

tap the arrow to see more suggestions.

Adding a Word to the Predictive Text Dictionary

Your device 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, 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.

To manually add a word to the predictive text dictionary:

1. Press > and then tap Settings > Language &

keyboard > Touch Input > Personal dictionary > Edit personal dictionary.

2. Ta p Add new.

3. Enter the word to add, and then tap OK.

Editing or Deleting a Word in Your Personal Dictionary

You can edit or remove words that you previously added to the predictive text dictionary.

1. Press > , and then tap Settings > Language

& keyboard > Touch Input > Personal dictionary > Edit personal dictionary.

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To edit a word, tap the word, enter your changes, and then tap

– or –

To delete a word, press , tap icon to the right of the word, and then tap

OK.

Delete, tap the X

Delete.

Backing up Your Personal Dictionary to Your Storage Card

You can insert a microSD storage card to back up the new words you’ve added to your personal dictionary.

1. Press > , and then tap Settings > Language

& keyboard > Touch Input.

2. Ta p Personal dictionary > Sync personal dictionary >

Copy to storage card.

3. When prompted, tap OK.

Restoring Your Personal Dictionary from Your Storage Card

1. Press > , and then tap Settings > Language

& keyboard > Touch Input.

2. Ta p Personal dictionary > Sync personal dictionary >

Restore from storage card.

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3. When prompted, tap OK.

Using Swype to Enter Text

Similar to trace, Swype® lets you slide your finger on the onscreen keyboard to enter words. For example, if you want to type “the”, put your finger on the “t” key, and then trace the word “the” on the onscreen keyboard by sliding your finger to each letter.

Switching to the Swype keyboard

1. On the onscreen keyboard, press and hold the text

box that says

2. Ta p Input method > Swype.

Add text.

Adjusting Swype Settings

䊳 Press > , and then tap Settings > Language

& keyboard > Swype.

Adjusting Touch Input Settings

䊳 Press > , and tap Settings > Language &

keyboard > Touch Input.

Touch Input Settings

䢇 International keyboard lets you select the language

layout of the keyboard.

䢇 Bilingual prediction lets you add word suggestions

from another language.

䢇 Text input lets you set text input options when

entering text, calibrate the keyboard, and set sound or vibration feedback whenever you tap a key.

䡲 QWERT Y

● Prediction: Enable the word prediction feature.

● Spell correction: Correct typographical errors

by selecting from a list of possible words based on the keys you have tapped as well as neighboring keys.

䡲 Other settings

● Sound feedback: Cause keys to audibly click

when tapped.

● Vibrate when typing: Cause keys to vibrate

when tapped.

䡲 Finger touch precision

● Calibration tool: Lets you recalibrate the

keyboard if you feel that the keys are not responding accurately to your taps.

● Reset calibration: Reset the calibration back to

factory default.

䢇 Chinese Text input lets you set options when entering

text in Chinese.

䡲 Pinyin: Choose Traditional Chinese or Simplified

Chinese. In Simplified Chinese, you can enable Fuzzy Pinyin pairs.

䡲 Stroke: Choose Traditional Chinese or Simplified

Chinese mode.

䢇 Tutorial lets you go through tutorials to learn how to

use the onscreen keyboard features.

䢇 Trace keyboard lets you turn on prediction and

change the pen color and width when using the trace to enter text.

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䢇 Personal dictionary lets you add, edit, or remove

words in the predictive text dictionary. For more information, see “Adding a Word to the Predictive Text Dictionary” and “Editing or Deleting a Word in Your Personal Dictionary.”

Home Screen

The Home screen is the starting point for many applications and functions. The Home screen allows you to add items like application icons, shortcuts, folders, and widgets to give you instant access to information and applications.

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1. Status Bar: Displays device status and notification

icons. See “Viewing the Display Screen” on page 10 for a list of icons you will see on the status bar.

2. Application icon: Tap to open the related

application.

3. All apps: Tap to open the All apps screen. The All

apps screen holds all applications on your device.

4. Personalize: Tap to add shortcuts, widgets, and

folders to the Home screen or to an extended screen. You can also choose a scene, change the skin or wallpaper, and change the shortcut icons on the lock screen.

5. Launch bar: Tap an icon to open the app. You can

change the icons that appear on the Launch bar. See “Customizing the Home Screen” on page 24 to learn how to change the icons.

Tip: While in any application, press to go back to the

Home screen.

Extended Screens

Besides the Home screen, you can access seven additional screens to provide more space for adding icons, widgets, and more. Press , and then drag across the screen to move from the Home screen to an extended screen.

There are seven extended screens besides the main Home screen.

Note: You cannot add more screens.

Tip: While on an extended screen, press to return to the

Home screen.

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To go directly to a particular screen:

1. From any screen, pinch the screen to display

thumbnail images of all screens.

Tip: On the Home screen, you can press to show the

thumbnail overview.

2. Tap the screen you want to open.

Customizing the Home Screen

To add a Home screen item:

1. Press and tap .

Note: You can also press and hold an empty area on the

Home screen.

2. On the Personalize screen, tap the item you want

to add to the Home screen or an extended screen:

䡲 Widget: Add HTC or Android™ widgets to a

screen such as a clock, calendar, mail, people, Footprints, and more.

䡲 App: Add shortcuts to applications on your

device. To quickly add an application shortcut that is on the All apps screen to a screen, press and hold an application icon. When the device

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vibrates, drag the icon to an empty area on the screen, and then release it.

䡲 Shortcut: Add shortcuts to bookmarked Web

page, a favorite contact, a Gmail™ label, a music playlist, and more.

䡲 Folder: Add a folder where you can organize

screen items. Add a shortcut to all your contacts, contacts with phone numbers, or starred contacts. Contact details are automatically updated when there are changes in the source.

Customize any screen by adding application shortcuts and widgets. You can also use preset widgets from a Scene. To use a Scene, press and then tap >

Scenes.

Tip: You can also create and save your custom scene. (See

“Creating and Saving a Custom Scene” for details.)

To add a widget:

1. Press and tap .

2. On the Personalize screen, tap Widget.

3. Select a widget to add to a screen, and then select

a layout to use, when available.

Note: Most HTC widgets offer various layouts and sizes to fit

your needs.

4. Ta p Select.

Note: You may need to slide to another screen or remove a

widget on the screen first if there is no space to place the new widget.

To reposition a screen item:

1. Press and hold the item on the Home screen you

want to reposition to activate Edit mode.

Note: When Edit mode is activated, the item expands and the

device vibrates.

2. Without lifting your finger, drag the icon to the

position you want on the screen, and then  release it.

Note: To move an item from the Home screen to an

extended screen, press and hold the item and then drag it to the left or right edge of the screen until the display shifts to the extended screen. Position the item on the screen, and then release it.

To remove a screen item:

1. Press and hold the item on the screen you want to

remove to activate Edit mode.

Note: When Edit mode is activated, the item expands and the

device vibrates.

2. Drag the icon to ( changes into ).

3. Release when turns to .

To create a folder and add items to it:

You can create folders on a screen to hold application icons or shortcuts.

1. Press > and tap Folder > New folder. 

A new folder appears on the screen.

2. Press and hold an application icon or a shortcut

on the screen to activate Edit mode, and then drag it on top of the folder.

To access the items inside a folder, tap the folder to open it and then tap the icon of the application or shortcut you want to open.

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Note: To delete a folder, follow the same procedure as you

would for removing a screen item.

To rename a folder:

1. Tap the folder to open it.

2. Press and hold the folder’s title bar to open the

Rename folder dialog box.

3. Enter the Folder name and then tap OK.

To change the icons on the launch bar

1. Remove an app that you don’t need from the

launch bar. Press and hold its icon, and then drag it out to the Home screen or extended screen  or .

2. Press and hold on the empty slot, and then choose

whether to add an app or a shortcut.

Tip: You can also drag an icon that is already on the Home

screen or extended screen to the empty slot.

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Creating and Saving a Custom Scene

Create your own custom scene and save it on your device.

1. Press , and tap > Scene.

2. Press , and then tap New.

3. On the New scene screen, enter a new scene

name, then tap

4. Personalize the scene by adding widgets and

other elements, arranging the Home screen and extended screen layout, and changing the skin or wallpaper. All of your changes will be automatically saved to this scene.

Changing the skin affects the look and feel of what you see on the device, for example, the color of the highlights. Changing the wallpaper affects the base image you see on your display screen. To change the skin or wallpaper, press , and then tap >

Done.

Personalize > Skin or Wallpaper.

Changing the Lock Screen Icons

Put the application icons you frequently open first on the lock screen.

1. Press , and tap > Personalize > Lock

screen.

2. Tap the application icon you want to change.

3. From the list of applications, tap the application

you want to put on the lock screen.

4. Ta p Done.

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⽧ Personalization Settings (page 28)

2B. Settings

⽧ Sound Settings (page 29)

⽧ Display Settings (page 31)

⽧ Location Settings (page 33)

⽧ Messaging Settings (page 33)

⽧ Airplane Mode (page 35)

⽧ Security Settings (page 35)

⽧ Data Synchronization Settings (page 38)

⽧ Social Network Settings (page 40)

⽧ Application Settings (page 41)

⽧ Date & Time Settings (page 42)

⽧ Power-Saving Tips (page 42)

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Personalization Settings

Scenes

Selecting a Scene

Customize your device’s Home and extended screens’ appearance by selecting a scene to reflect your lifestyle. Scenes are preset screen layouts that you can quickly apply.

䊳 Press , tap > Scene, and then tap a scene

to apply it.

To save a custom scene:

1. Press , and tap > Scene.

2. Press , and then tap New.

3. On the New scene screen, enter a new scene

name, and then tap

4. Personalize the scene by adding widgets and

other elements, arranging the Home screen and extended screen layout, and changing the skin or wallpaper. All of your changes will be automatically saved to this scene.

Done.

Renaming or Deleting a Scene

You can rename or delete a custom scene. To learn how to create a custom scene, see “Creating and Saving a Custom Scene” on page 26.

1. Press > and tap Settings > Personalize >

Scene.

2. Press and hold the custom scene and tap Rename.

– or –

> Delete.

Press

3. Enter the new Scene name, and then tap Done.

– or –

Tap the scene(s) you want to delete, and then tap

Delete.

Home Screen Wallpaper

See “Changing the Display Screen” on page 31 for details.

Sound Settings

Notification Sound

Select a default sound for notifications.

Selecting the Default Notification Sound

Your device provides a variety of sounds that you can set as the default sound for notifications.

1. Press > and tap Settings > Sound >

Notification sound.

2. Tap the sound you want to use, and then tap Apply.

The sound plays when selected.

Adjusting the Device’s Volume Settings

Adjust your device’s volume settings to suit your needs and your environment.

1. Press > and tap Settings > Sound.

2. Ta p Volum e.

3. Drag the volume sliders on the screen to adjust the

media, alarm, or notification volume and then tap

OK.

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Settings

Vibrate

To set your device to vibrate instead of making any sounds:

1. Press > and tap Settings > Sound.

2. Ta p Sound profile > Vibrate.

The device vibrates and the vibrate mode icon ( ) appears on the status bar.

To set your device to always vibrate in addition to any notification settings:

1. Press > and tap Settings > Sound.

2. Select the Vibrate check box.

3. Press .

Silence All

The Silence All option allows you to mute all sounds without turning your device off.

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To activate Silence All:

䊳 Press the volume button down in standby mode

until you see the image below on the screen.

– or –

䊳 Press > and tap Settings > Sound > Sound

profile > Silent. The Silence All mode icon ( )

appears on the status bar.

To deactivate Silence All:

䊳 Press the volume button up repeatedly to select a

volume level.

Alert Notification

Set your device to alert you with an audible tone when you are not within the Sprint coverage area.

1. Press > and tap Settings > Sound.

2. Ta p Emergency tone, and then tap Alert.

3. Press .

Enabling Touch Tones

You can set the device to play a sound when you are tapping the screen.

1. Press > and tap Settings > Sound.

2. Select the Audible selection check box to set the

device to play a sound every time you tap the screen.

3. Press .

Display Settings

Changing the Screen Timeout Period

After a period of inactivity, the device screen turns off to conserve battery power. You can set the idle time before the screen turns off.

1. Press > and tap Settings > Display > Screen

timeout.

2. Tap the time before the screen turns off.

Note: Extended screen timeout periods reduce the battery’s

standby times.

Tip: To turn off and lock the screen quickly, press .

Changing the Display Screen

Changing the device’s display screen wallpaper with a preset wallpaper or your favorite photo is a quick and easy way to change the feel of your device and give it a fresh look. Browse the collection of wallpapers included in your device or choose from photos that you have taken with the camera. You can also change to an animated wallpaper.

1. Press , and then tap > Wallpaper.

2. Do one of the following:

䡲 Ta p HTC wallpapers to use a preset image. 䡲 Ta p Live wallpapers to choose from preset

animated wallpapers.

䡲 Ta p Gallery to use a picture that you have

captured using the camera or copied to your device as a wallpaper. You can crop the picture before setting it as a wallpaper.

3. Tap the wallpaper you want to use, Apply, or Save.

After changing the wallpaper, remember to save it to the scene that you created or save it as a new scene.

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Settings

For more information, see “Creating and Saving a Custom Scene” on page 26.

Adjusting the Brightness

By default, the screen brightness automatically adjusts depending on the surrounding lighting conditions.

To manually adjust screen brightness

1. Press > and tap Settings > Display.

2. Ta p Brightness and then clear the Automatic

brightness check box.

3. Drag the slider to adjust the brightness.

4. Tap OK.

Changing the Screen Orientation

By default, the screen orientation automatically changes when the device is rotated. To disable automatic screen orientation:

1. Press > and tap Settings > Display.

2. Clear the Auto -rotate screen check box and 

press .

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Note: Not all application screens support automatic rotation.

The screen orientation automatically changes to landscape mode when you turn the device counterclockwise 90 degrees. If you turn the device clockwise 90 degrees, the screen orientation will not change to landscape mode.

Recalibrating the Screen

Recalibrate the screen if you feel that the screen orientation does not respond properly to the way you hold the device.

1. Press > and tap Settings > Display > 

G-Sensor calibration.

2. Place the device on a flat surface and then tap

Calibrate.

3. After the recalibration process, tap OK.

Location Settings

Messaging Settings

Your device is equipped with a Location feature for use in connection with location-based services.

The Location feature allows the network to detect your position. Turning Location off will hide your location from everyone except 911.

Note: Tu rn in g Location on will allow the network to detect

your position using GPS technology, making some Sprint applications and services easier to use. No application or service may use your location without your request or permission.

To enable your device’s Location setting feature:

1. Press > and tap Settings > Location >

Location setting.

2. Read the Location disclaimer and then tap ON.

3. Press .

When you turn the Location setting feature on, the device displays the icon on the status bar. When you turn Location setting off, the device displays the icon.

Your device’s advanced messaging capabilities let you send and receive many different kinds of text messages. (For more information, see “Accessing Email Messages” on page 144.)

Messaging settings allow you to decide how you would like to be notified of new messages and create your own preset messages.

Setting Message Notification

When you receive a message, your device notifies you by displaying an icon on your display screen. You can also choose to vibrate the device and have the screen flash when you receive a message.

To display a notification and vibrate the device when you receive a message:

1. Press and tap > Messages.

2. Press and then tap Settings > Notifications.

3. Select the Play notification sound and Vibrate check

boxes.

Note: Ta p Notification sound to choose a notification sound.

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Settings

Press .

To flash the screen when you receive a message:

1. Press > and tap Settings > Display >

Notification flash.

2. Select the SMS/MMS check box and then 

press .

Managing Preset Messages

Your device is loaded with twenty preset messages to help make sending text messages easier. Customize or delete these messages, such as “Where are you?,” “Meet me at,” and “I’ll be there at” to suit your needs, or add your own messages to the list.

To edit or delete a preset message:

1. Press and tap > Messages > .

2. Tap the “Add text” text box.

3. Press and tap Quick text. (You will see the list of

preset messages.)

4. Press and:

䡲 Ta p Edit, tap the message you want to edit, edit

the message, and then tap .

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– or –

䡲 Ta p Delete, select the message you want to

delete, and tap deletion.)

To add a new preset message:

Delete. (Tap Cancel to cancel the

1. Press and tap > Messages > .

2. Tap the “Add text” text box.

3. Press and tap Quick text. (You will see the list of

preset messages.)

4. To add a new message, press and tap Insert.

5. Enter your message and tap . (Your new

message will be added to the beginning of the list.)

Airplane Mode

Security Settings

Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your device’s features, such as Gallery, Camera, and Music, when you are on an airplane or in any other area where receiving data is prohibited. When you set your device to Airplane Mode, it cannot access online information.

To quickly turn Airplane Mode on or off:

䊳 Press and hold , and then tap Airplane

mode

in Power options. While in Airplane Mode,

the status bar will display .

To turn Airplane Mode on or off in Settings:

1. Press > and tap Settings > Wireless &

networks.

2. Select the Airplane mode check box and 

press . While in Airplane Mode, the status bar will display .

Protecting Your Device with a Screen Lock

You can increase the security of your device by creating a screen lock. When enabled, you have to draw the correct unlock pattern on the screen, enter the correct PIN, or enter the correct password to unlock the device’s control keys, buttons, and touchscreen.

To create and enable the screen unlock pattern:

1. Press > and tap Settings > Security > Set up

screen lock.

2. Ta p Pattern.

3. Read the information on the screen and tap Next.

4. Study the example pattern on the screen, and then

tap

Next.

5. Draw the screen unlock pattern by connecting at

least four dots in a vertical, horizontal, or diagonal direction. Lift your finger from the screen when finished.

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Settings

Note: You must slide your finger on the screen to create the

pattern and not tap individual dots.

The device records the pattern. Tap Continue.

7. When prompted, draw the screen unlock pattern

again, and then tap

Tip: Clear the Use visible pattern check box if you do not

want the unlock pattern to display on the screen when you unlock it.

Note: To change your unlock screen pattern, press > ,

and then tap Settings > Security > Change screen

lock

Confirm.

If you fail to draw the correct unlock pattern on the screen after five attempts, you will be prompted to wait for 30 seconds before you can try again.

To create and enable a screen unlock PIN:

1. Press > and tap Settings > Security > Set up

screen lock.

2. Ta p PIN.

3. Enter a PIN, tap OK, and then enter your PIN again

to confirm it.

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If you fail to enter the correct PIN after five attempts, you will be prompted to wait for 30 seconds before you can try again.

To create and enable a screen unlock password:

1. Press > and tap Settings > Security > Set up

screen lock.

2. Ta p Password.

3. Enter a password, tap Continue, and then enter

your password again to confirm it.

If you fail to enter the correct password after five attempts, you will be prompted to wait for 30 seconds before you can try again.

To disable the screen lock:

1. Press > and tap Settings > Security >

Change screen lock.

2. Ta p None.

3. Draw your unlock screen pattern, enter your PIN, or

enter your password, and then tap

Continue.

If you fail to enter the correct password after five attempts, you will be prompted to wait for 30 seconds before you can try again.

Updating Your Device’s System Software

From time to time, system software updates for your device may be available. Your device can automatically check and notify you if an update is available. You can download and install the update to your device. Depending on the type of update, the update may erase all your personal data and customized settings, and it could also remove any programs you have installed. Make sure that you have backed up the information and files you want to keep.

Note: Checking and downloading system software updates

may incur additional data transfer fees.

To check for device system software updates manually

1. Press > and then tap Settings > System

updates > HTC software update.

2. On the System software updates screen, tap 

Check now.

Resetting Your Device

Resetting the device resets the device back to its initial state — the state before you turned on the device for the first time. You can also optionally delete all data on your tablet, including downloaded applications, erase your SD card data, or both.

Important: Make sure to back up important data you have

䊳 Press > and tap Settings > Storage >

To reset the device using the device keys:.

Important: Make sure that the Fast boot check box in

1. With the device turned off, press and hold the

2. When the device’s display turns on, release the

on the device before you reset it.

Factory data reset > Reset tablet.

(If you wish, select the

SD card check box before resetting your tablet.)

Settings > Power is not selected.

Erase all data and/or Erase

volume button down, and then press .

volume button.

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Settings

Use the volume button to select FACTORY RESET, and then press . (All data will be deleted from the device.)

Restarting Your Device

If your device does not respond when you touch the screen or press the buttons, you can still restart it.

䊳 Press and hold until the device restarts.

Security Features for Data Services

Enabling and Disabling Data Services

You can disable data services without turning off your device; however, you will not have access to all data services, including Web and messaging. Disabling data services will avoid any charges associated with these services. You may enable data services again at any time.

To enable or disable data services:

1. Press > and tap Settings > Wireless &

networks.

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2. Select the Mobile network check box to enable

data services.

– or –

Clear the services.

Mobile network check box to disable data

Data Synchronization Settings

Synchronizing Google Apps

Your device’s Google Apps™, such as Gmail, Calendar, and Contacts, give you access to the same personal information (email messages, events, and contacts) that you add, view, and edit on your computer using Gmail or Google Calendar. Synchronize the Google Apps you want to keep information up-to-date.

Note: You need to be signed in to your Google account to

synchronize Google Apps.

To select which Google Apps to synchronize:

1. Press > and then tap Settings > Accounts &

sync.

Tip: Select the Auto -sync check box to automatically

synchronize all applications. When the box is cleared, you can synchronize individual applications manually by selecting their respective check boxes.

Auto-sync check

2. Ta p Google.

3. Select the Google Apps you want to synchronize.

To stop synchronization:

䊳 When the device is synchronizing, tap Cancel sync

to stop synchronization.

Synchronizing Exchange ActiveSync

You can synchronize your device with your company’s Microsoft Exchange Server to access your device’s Exchange Server account’s email, contacts, and calendar events.

Note: You need to have an Exchange ActiveSync account

set up on your device. See “Email” on page 144.

To select which Exchange ActiveSync items to synchronize:

1. Press > and tap Settings > Accounts & 

sync > Exchange ActiveSync.

2. Select the Exchange ActiveSync items you want to

synchronize.

To change the synchronization schedule:

1. Press > and tap Settings > Accounts & 

sync > Exchange ActiveSync > Schedule.

2. Tap the time interval at which the device will check

for new data.

To manually start synchronization:

䊳 On the Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync screen, tap

Sync now.

To change account settings:

1. Press > and tap Settings > Accounts & sync

> Exchange ActiveSync > Account settings.

2. Change the general settings, mail, and calendar

settings according to your preference.

3. Press .

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Settings

Social Network Settings

Logging in to and Synchronizing Your Social Network Accounts

If you set up a Facebook for HTC Sense, Flickr, or Twitter for HTC Sense account when you first turned on your device, you can quickly login and synchronize information such as status messages and friends lists between your device and your social network accounts on the Web.

Note: You need to have an existing Facebook, Flickr, or

Twi tt er a cc ou nt .

To log in to your Facebook or Twitter account:

1. Press > and tap Settings > Accounts & sync.

2. Ta p Facebook for HTC Sense or Twitter for HTC

Sense.

3. Enter your user name and password and then tap

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To log in to your Flickr account:

1. Press > and tap Settings > Accounts & sync.

2. Ta p Add account > Flickr.

3. Enter your Yahoo! ID and password and tap Sign

in.

4. Follow the screen instructions to log in to your

Flickr account.

To synchronize your Facebook or Twitter account:

1. Press > and tap Settings > Accounts & sync.

2. Ta p Facebook for HTC Sense or Twitter for HTC

Sense.

3. Tap Sync now.

To remove a social network account:

1. Press > and tap Settings > Accounts & sync.

2. Tap the account you want to remove.

3. Tap Remove account.

Application Settings

Allowing Installation of Third-Party Programs

By default, you can install only programs and games downloaded from the Android Market.

To install third-party programs on the device:

䊳 Press > , tap Settings > Applications, and

then select the

To uninstall third-party programs on the device:

1. Press > and tap Settings > Applications >

Manage applications.

2. On the Manage applications screen, tap the

Downloaded, All, On SD card, or Running tab, and

then tap the application you want to uninstall.

3. On the Application info screen, tap Uninstall.

Note: You cannot uninstall programs that are preinstalled on

the device.

Unknown sources check box.

Clearing Application Cache and Data

Free up storage space and device memory by deleting application cache and data.

1. Press > and tap Settings > Applications >

Manage applications.

2. In the Manage applications list, tap the

Downloaded, All, On SD card, or Running tab, and

then tap the application whose cache or data you want to delete.

Tip: Press to bring up sort and filter options.

3. In the Application info screen, tap Clear data or

Clear cache.

Settings

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Date & Time Settings

date format also applies to the date displayed in the Alarm Clock.

Setting Local Date, Time Zone, and Time

By default, your device automatically uses the  network-provided date, time zone, and time. However, you can set the date, time zone, and time manually if you need to.

1. Press > and tap Settings > Date & time.

2. Clear the Automatic check box.

3. Tap Set date. In the Change date window, scroll the

date wheel to change the date. Tap finished.

4. Tap Select time zone, and then select the time zone

in the list. Scroll down the list to view more time zones.

5. Tap Set time. In the time window, scroll the time

wheel to adjust the time. Tap

6. Select the Use 24-hour format check box to toggle

between using a 12-hour or 24-hour time format.

7. Tap Select date format, and then select how you

want dates to display on your device. The selected

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Done when

Done when finished.

Power-Saving Tips

Adjusting the Display Brightness and  Screen On-Time

䢇 Press > , tap Settings > Display > Brightness,

and then modify the backlight setting as desired. For more information, see “Display Settings” on page 31.

– or –

Power Dashboard widget to the home screen

Add the to easily adjust the screen brightness. Press and tap

䢇 Decrease the time before the screen turns off when

䢇 To turn off the screen, press . The device will

> Widget > Settings > Power Dashboard.

the device is idle. Press >

Display > Screen timeout, and then select a timeout

value.

continue to function.

, tap Settings > 

Managing Your Device’s Wireless Functions

To save battery life, you can disable the 4G, Bluetooth, GPS, Sprint Hotspot, and Wi-Fi functions of the device when not in use.

To change wireless settings:

䊳 Press > and then tap Settings > Wireless &

networks. Disable any wireless functions (for

example,

To change GPS settings:

䊳 Press > and then tap Settings > Location.

Disable the GPS by clearing the check box.

To add a wireless function widget to your Home screen:

䊳 Press and tap > Widget > Settings. Tap the

widget you would like to add (for example,

Bluetooth, GPS, Sprint Hotspot, or Wi-Fi).

Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) that are not in use.

Use GPS satellites

4G,

Setting the Email Synchronization Schedule

If you use the device to send and receive email, you can set your email account to download email more or less frequently as desired.

1. Press and tap > Mail.

2. If you have set up multiple email accounts on your

device, switch to the email account that you want to edit by tapping .

3. In the Inbox, press and tap More > Settings >

Send & Receive > Update schedule.

4. In the Frequency section, tap Peak times or Off-

peak times, and then select an email download

frequency.

Note: The more frequently your device checks for new

messages, the more quickly the battery will run down.

Tip: You can also close applications that are not in use to

conserve battery power. To do so, press > , and then tap Settings > Applications > Manage

Applications. Tap the Running tab, tap the application

you would like to close, and then tap Force stop.

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Settings

Turning on power saver

Turn on power saver to automatically switch your device to power saving mode when the battery level goes down to the level that you set.

1. Press > and then tap Settings > Power.

2. Select the Enable power saver check box.

3. Tap Turn power saver on at and then tap when you

want the device to switch to power saver mode.

4. Tap Power saver settings and then select the items

you want to disable, and set the screen brightness level and the screen timeout time.

5. Press .

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⽧ About People (page 45)

2C. People

⽧ Using the People Screen (page 46)

⽧ Adding a New People Entry (page 47)

⽧ Using the Details Screen (page 47)

⽧ Merging Entries in People (page 48)

⽧ Editing an Entry in People (page 49)

⽧ Finding Entries in People (page 52)

⽧ Backing Up and Importing Entries in People (page 52)

⽧ Working with Groups (page 53)

⽧ Using the People Widget (page 55)

⽧ Connecting with Your Social Networks (page 55)

⽧ Using Friend Stream (page 56)

About People

In People, you can easily manage your communications with contacts through messaging and email. You can also view updates on their Facebook, Flickr, and Twitter accounts.

If you are synchronizing contacts with your Google account, with your PC, or with an Exchange Server, any contacts stored in those accounts are displayed in People. You can also synchronize contacts from your Facebook account in People.

Ways of Getting Contacts Into Your Device

You can add contacts to your device from:

䡲 Gmail contacts that are imported to your device

after you set up a Google Account. For more information, see “Gmail” on page 150.

䡲 Phone contacts For more informat ion, see “Adding

a New People Entry” on page 47.

䡲 Exchange ActiveSync Server For more information,

see “Email” on page 144.

䡲 Contacts on your computer For more information,

see “HTC Sync” on page 77.

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Contacts

䡲 Facebook For more information, see “Adding a

New People Entry” on page 47.

To open People:

䊳 Press and tap > People. (You may need to

scroll down the screen to see the icon.)

Using the People Screen

The People screen gives you easy access to all your contacts, as well as even faster access to the people and groups of people you contact most often.

The People screen has the following tabs:

1. Address Boook gives you access to all

contacts on your device, including Google contacts, Exchange ActiveSync contacts, Phone contacts, 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” on page 47.

2. Groups 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 “Working with Groups” on page 53.

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Your Address Book

The Address Book tab of the People screen shows all your contacts, including Google contacts, Exchange ActiveSync contacts, device contacts, and Facebook contacts.

Note: If you signed in to your Google Account and Facebook

account when you first set up the device, your contacts from those accounts will appear in the contacts list when you open People.

From the Address Book tab, you can:

䢇 Open your profile and edit your own contact

information.

䢇 Create, edit, or find contacts. 䢇 See status updates from friends in your social

network accounts such as Facebook and Twitter.

䢇 Tap a contact’s name to open the contact details

screen for that contact.

䢇 See a notification icon such as when a contact

has sent you something such as new email messages, posted live feeds, or when it’s the contact’s birthday.

Setting Up My Contact Card

My contact card provides a convenient way to store your

personal contact information so that you can easily send it using MMS, email, or Bluetooth.

To se t up My contact card:

1. On the Address Book tab of the People screen, tap

Me.

Tip: If you are logged in to your Facebook account through

Facebook for HTC Sense, instead of name you use in Facebook.

Me, you will see the

2. Enter your name and contact details.

3. Ta p Save.

Adding a New People Entry

1. On the Address Book tab, tap at the top of the

screen.

Note: If you have set up a Google Account or an Exchange

ActiveSync email account, the Contact type option appears to determine which account the contact will sync with.

2. Ta p the Name box, enter the first and last name of

the contact.

3. Enter the contact information in the boxes

provided.

4. Ta p Save.

After saving the number, your device displays the new entry in the contacts list.

Tip: ICE - In Case of Emergency

To make it easier for emergency personnel to identify important contacts, you can list your local emergency contacts under “ICE” in your device’s Address book. For example, if your mother is your primary emergency contact, list her as “ICE-Mom” in your Address book. To list more than one emergency contact, use “ICE1-___,” “ICE2-___,” etc.

Using the Details Screen

When you tap a contact on the People screen, the Details screen opens, showing you the information stored for that contact, exchanged messages with that contact, Facebook notifications, and more.

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Contacts

The Details screen has the following tabs:

䢇 Details shows the information you have stored

for the contact, and allows you to get in touch with the contact directly by tapping any of the displayed methods.

䢇 Messages shows your exchanged SMS

messages with the contact. Tap a message to view it. You can reply to the contact’s message directly from this tab. For more information about messages, see “Text Messaging (SMS) and Multimedia Messaging (MMS)” on page 118.

䢇 Mail shows email messages you have received

from the contact. Tap an email message to view it.  To send a new email message, tap

Compose mail.

For more information about email, see “Email” on page 144.

䢇 Updates and events shows the contact’s

Facebook status, updates, and events, and shows when he or she uploads new photos to Flickr.

䢇 Gallery shows the contact’s Facebook and Flickr

photo albums. For more information, see “Viewing Photos in Your Social Networks” on page 99.

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Merging Entries in People

Merge duplicated entries in People to avoid clutter and confusion. If the same contact appears in your Phone, Google, and Facebook accounts, you can merge the contact information into one entry.

The device automatically merges entries that it finds to have similar data. If you need to manually merge entries or break the link between entries, follow the procedures below.

Manually Merging Entries in People

1. Press and tap > People.

2. On the Address Book tab, tap the entry (not the

icon or photo) you want to merge with another entry on your device.

3. On the upper right corner of the screen, tap or

(if there are suggested links).

4. On the screen, you can:

䡲 If there are suggested links, tap to link the

entry to the selected account.

䡲 Tap one of the options available in the Add

contact section.

5. Ta p OK.

Unlinking Entries

1. Press and tap > People.

2. On the All tab, tap the entry (not the icon or photo)

whose contact information link you want to break.

3. On the upper right corner of the screen, tap .

4. On the Linked contacts section, tap beside the

entry to break the link.

5. Ta p OK.

Editing an Entry in People

Displaying an Entry in People

䊳 Press and tap > People, and then tap an

entry.

Adding a Number to an Entry in People

1. Display an entry in People. (See “Displaying an

Entry in People” for details.)

Note: You cannot edit the contact information of a Facebook

or Twitter friend.

2. Scroll down the screen and tap Edit.

3. Under the Phone section, tap Add.

4. Tap the type of phone number you want to add.

(For example,

5. Enter the phone number and tap Save.

Home or Work.)

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Contacts

Editing an Entry in People

1. Display an entry in People. (See “Displaying an

Entry in People” for details.)

Note: You cannot edit the contact information of a Facebook

or Twitter friend.

2. Scroll down the screen and tap Edit.

3. Under the Phone section, tap the number you want

to edit.

4. Edit the number using the keypad.

Tip: Tap the Number type (for example, [ ], to change

the type of number).

Tap X at the right side of a number to delete it.

5. Tap Save.

Assigning a Picture to an Entry

Assign a picture to display when a specified contact calls you.

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1. Display an entry in People. (See “Displaying an

Entry in People” for details.)

Note: You cannot edit the contact information of a Facebook

or Twitter friend.

2. Scroll down the screen and tap Edit.

3. Tap at the top-left corner of the screen.

4. Tap Gallery, Camera, or Snapbooth.

䡲 If you selected Gallery, select an album to find the

picture, tap the picture you want to use, crop the picture, and tap

䡲 If you selected Camera, the camera will launch

Save.

and you will use it to take a new picture.  (See “Taking Pictures and Shooting Videos” on page 92.)

䡲 If you selected Snapbooth, the Snapbooth

application will launch and you will use it to take a new picture. (See “Using Snapbooth” on page

96)

5. Tap Save.

Adding an Email Address to an Entry

1. Display an entry in People. (See “Displaying an

Entry in People” for details.)

Note: You cannot edit the contact information of a Facebook

or Twitter friend.

2. Scroll down the screen and tap Edit.

3. Under the Email section, tap Add.

4. Enter the email address and tap Save.

Adding Additional Information to an Entry

You can add additional information to an entry in People.

1. Display an entry in People. (See “Displaying an

Entry in People” for details.)

Note: You cannot edit the contact information of a Facebook

or Twitter friend.

2. Scroll down the screen and tap Edit.

3. Under type of information you want to add such as

IM, Organization, or Postal address, tap Add.

4. After adding the information, tap Save.

Sending an Entry as a vCard

1. Press and tap > People.

2. On the Address Book 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.

3. Select the type of information you want to send,

and then tap

Send.

4. Enter the recipient’s number or email address, and

then tap .

You can also send the vCard using Bluetooth. To learn how to send files through Bluetooth, see “Using Bluetooth” on page 109.

Deleting an Entry

1. Press and tap > People.

2. Tap a contact you want to delete.

3. Press and then tap Delete contact.

4. Ta p OK to confirm the deletion.

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Contacts

Deleting Multiple Entries

1. Press and tap > People.

2. On the Address Book tab, press , and then tap

Delete.

3. Select the entries you want to delete, and then tap

Delete.

4. Tap OK to confirm the deletions.

Finding Entries in People

Finding Contacts by Name

1. Press and tap > People.

2. Scroll through all the entries.

– or –

Enter the first letter or letters of a name (such as “dav” for “Dave”) in the more letters you enter, the more your search narrows.)

3. To display an entry, tap an entry.

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Search people box. (The

Finding Group Entries

1. Press and tap > People.

2. Scroll to the Groups tab.

3. Scroll through the group titles. To display entries

belonging to a group, tap the group name.

4. To display an entry within the group, tap the entry.

See “Working with Groups” on page 53 for more details.

Backing Up and Importing Entries in People

Backing Up People Entries to a Storage Card

You need to install a storage card to your device to back up your People entries.

1. Press and tap > People.

2. Press , and then tap Import/Export > Export to

SD card.

3. Select an account or type of contacts to export,

then tap

OK.

account, accessible using your computer’s Web browser.

Importing Entries From the Storage Card

You can import only those contacts that were exported to the storage card using the Export to SD card feature on the device. See “Backing Up People Entries to a Storage Card”.

1. Press and tap > People.

2. Press , and then tap Import/Export > Import from

SD card.

3. If you have Google or Exchange ActiveSync

accounts set up on your device, tap the type for the imported contacts.

Tip: Press to stop the import process.

Working with Groups

On the Groups tab, you can assign contacts to groups so you can easily send text, multimedia, or email messages to a whole group. You can also sync your device’s groups with the groups in your Google

Creating a Group and Adding Entries

1. Press and tap > People > Groups tab >

2. Enter a name for the group and tap Add contact to

group.

3. Select the entries you want in the group. You can

use the search bar to search for entries quickly.

4. Ta p Save.

Adding or Removing Entries From a Group

1. Press and tap > People > Groups tab.

2. Press and hold a group and tap Edit group.

3. To add entries to the group, tap Add contact to

group, tap the entries you want to add, and tap Save.

– or –

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Contacts

To remove entries from the group, tap X at the right side of the entry you want to remove.

4. Tap Save.

Sending a Text or Multimedia Message to All Entries in a Group

1. Press and tap > People > Groups tab.

2. Tap the group you want to send a message to.

3. Go to the Group action tab, and then tap Send

group message to send a message to the group.

Note: Depending on your account, you may be charged per

group member for each message sent. For example, if you send a message to a group of five people, you will be charged for five messages.

For instructions on composing and sending your message, see “Composing Text Messages” on page 119 .

Sending an Email Message to All



Entries in a Group

1. Press and tap > People > Groups tab.

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2. Tap the group you want to send an email message

to.

3. Go to the Group action tab, and then tap Send

group mail to send an email message to the group.

4. Tap Gmail to use Gmail to send the email

message. (You need to be signed in to your Google account to use Gmail.)

– or –

Mail to use your Exchange ActiveSync or

Tap POP3/IMAP email account to send the email message. (You need to have an email account set up on your device.)

For instructions on composing and sending your message, see “Composing and Sending Email” on page 145.

Deleting a Group

1. Press and tap > People > Groups tab.

2. Press and hold a group and tap Delete group.

Note: You can only delete groups that you have created.

Using the People Widget

Put the group of people you contact most right on the screen of your device by adding them with the People widget. Using the People widget, you can instantly view details of a favorite contact with a single tap.

Adding the People Widget

1. Press , and tap > Widget > People.

2. Choose the widget style, and then tap Select.

3. Select the group you want to add as a widget.

Getting In Touch With a Contact

1. Press , and then go to the People widget.

2. Tap the name of the contact to open the contact

details screen. On the contact details screen, choose how you want to communicate with the contact by tapping an option under

Action.

Connecting with Your Social Networks

Facebook for HTC Sense

View your Facebook updates in supported applications on the device. See “Logging in to and Synchronizing Your Social Network Accounts” on page 40 to learn how to sign in to Facebook for HTC Sense.

Facebook for

HTC Sense - People

Facebook for

HTC Sense - Photos

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Contacts

After signing in to Facebook for HTC Sense, you can:

䢇 Download your Facebook contacts and their contact

details to People on your device. Your Facebook contacts’ status updates display on your contacts list.

䢇 Browse through Facebook photo albums in Gallery.

(See “Viewing Photos in Your Social Networks” on page 99 for details.)

䢇 Read Facebook status updates in Friend Stream.

(See “Using Friend Stream” on page 56 for details.)

Synchronizing Facebook for HTC Sense

See “Social Network Settings” on page 40.

Changing Facebook for HTC Sense Update Settings

1. Press > and tap Settings > Accounts & sync.

2. Ta p Facebook for HTC Sense.

3. Tap Update schedule, and then select the time

interval.

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Twitter for HTC Sense

View your Twitter updates in supported applications on the device. See “Logging in to and Synchronizing Your Social Network Accounts” on page 40 to learn how to sign in to Twitter for HTC Sense.

With Twitter for HTC Sense, you can:

䢇 Link your contacts in People to their Twitter profiles (if

you’re following them).

䢇 Send tweets and check your friends’ tweets in Friend

Stream.

Using Friend Stream

Streamline your social network accounts through Friend Stream. Update your status simultaneously, view status updates, and look through photo updates from your Facebook, Twitter, and other social network accounts using Friend Stream.

Opening Friend Stream

1. Press and tap > Friend Stream.

2. If you are not signed in to a social network

account, you will be asked to sign in to at least one of the social network accounts.

3. Friend Stream opens in the All updates tab. Slide

your finger on the bottom row to go to the tab you want.

The Friend Stream Screen

Only updates from accounts that you are signed in to will be shown. You can filter the updates that show in Friend Stream by pressing and then tapping

Settings > Show updates.

䊳When you tap

someone’s status update, you can:

䡲View all tweets. 䡲Write a comment. Like

or unlike someone’s Facebook posts.

䡲Look at someone’s

album photos.

䊳 When you tap someone’s photo or name, you can:

䡲 Check the person’s profile details. 䡲 Look at the person’s Facebook wall. 䡲 Check the person’s posted tweets.

Slide to the other tabs to view social network updates grouped as status updates only, photo uploads, links, updates from members of your Facebook list, or social network notifications.

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Contacts

Updating Your Status

1. Press and tap > Friend Stream.

2. On the All Updates tab, tap the “What’s on your

mind?” text field.

3. Tap , and then in the Update dialog box,

select to which accounts you want the status update to be posted. Tap

Note: Only the accounts that you are signed in to will be

shown on the dialog box.

Done.

4. Enter your status update, and then tap post.

Adding the Friend Stream Widget

Add the Friend Stream widget so you can update your status simultaneously and view status updates from your social network accounts right on your device’s screen.

1. Press , and tap > Widget > Friend Stream.

2. Choose the widget style, and then tap Select.

3. Drag the widget to a blank space on a screen, and

then release.

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⽧ Calendar (page 59)

2D. Calendar & Tools

⽧ Calculator (page 65)

⽧ Clock (page 65)

⽧ Flashlight (page 69)

⽧ Sharing Games and Applications (page 69)

⽧ Car Panel (page 70)

⽧ Polaris Office (page 71)

⽧ PDF Viewer (page 72)

⽧ Reader (page 73)

⽧ Notes (page 74)

⽧ Kid Mode (page 77)

⽧ HTC Sync (page 77)

⽧ Printing (page 85)

⽧ Updating Your Device (page 85)

Calendar

Use Calendar to create and manage events, meetings, and appointments. Your Calendar helps organize your time and reminds you of important events. Depending on your synchronization settings, your device’s Calendar stays in sync with your Calendar on the Web, Exchange ActiveSync calendar, and Outlook calendar.

Adding an Event to the Calendar

1. Press and tap > Calendar.

2. On any Calendar view, tap on the upper-right

side of the screen to open the New event screen.

3. If you have more than one calendar, select a

calendar in which to add the event:

䡲 Select your Google Account to create a Google

Calendar event. If you have several Google Calendars on the Web, select one in which to add your event.

Calendar & Tools

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Note: You can create multiple Google Calendars only in

Google Calendar on the Web. After creating them in Google Calendar on the Web, you’ll be able to see them in the Calendar application on your device. For more information about creating and managing multiple Google Calendars, visit the Google website:

http://calendar.google.com.

If you have synchronized your device with an Exchange ActiveSync account or Outlook on your computer, you can also select these calendars.

䡲 Select PC Sync to create an Outlook Calendar

event to sync with your computer.

䡲 Select your Exchange ActiveSync account to

create an Exchange ActiveSync calendar event.

4. Enter a name for the event.

5. To specify the date and time of the event, do one of

the following:

䡲 If there is a time frame for the event, tap the From

and

To dates and times to set them.

䡲 If the event is a special occasion such as a

birthday or an all-day event, set the dates, and then select the

All Day check box.

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6. Enter the event location and description.

7. Set the event reminder time.

Note: You can add another reminder time in a Google

Calendar event. Press to add another reminder.

and then tap Add reminder

8. If the event occurs on a regular basis, tap the

Repetition box and then choose how often the

event occurs.

9. Tap Save.

Inviting Guests to Your Event (Google Account Only)

If you want to invite guests to your event, you need to create and add the event in your Google Calendar.  An email invitation will be sent to your guests using your Google Account.

1. Open Calendar and create a new event. Tap the

Calendar field and then select your Google

Account (or one of your other Google Calendars). For the steps, see “Adding an Event to the Calendar.”

2. Add details about the event, such as date and

time, location, and more.

3. In the Guests field, enter the email addresses of

everyone you want to invite to the event. Separate multiple addresses with commas.

4. Ta p Save to add the event to your Google

Calendar.

If the people to whom you send invitations use Google Calendar, they’ll receive an invitation in Calendar and by email.

Sending a Meeting Request (Exchange ActiveSync only)

If you have an Exchange ActiveSync account set up on your device, you can use Calendar to create a meeting appointment and send a meeting request email to the people you want to invite to your meeting.

1. Open Calendar and create a new event. Tap the

Calendar field and then select Exchange. For the

steps, see “Adding an Event to the Calendar” on page 59.

2. Add details about the meeting, such as date and

time, location, and more.

3. Press and then tap Meeting Invitation.

4. Tap and choose attendees from your contacts

or Company Directory.

5. Enter the email subject and your message, and

then tap

Send.

Event Alerts

When your device is turned on and you have an event alarm scheduled, your device alerts you and displays the event summary. There are several ways your device alerts you to scheduled events:

䢇 By playing the assigned ringer type. 䢇 By showing the icon on the status bar. 䢇 By showing the Alert screen. 䢇 By showing the even on the lock screen.

Event Reminders

If you have set at least one reminder for an event, the upcoming event icon ( ) will appear in the

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notifications area of the status bar to remind you of the upcoming event.

To view, dismiss, or snooze the reminder:

1. Press the status bar, and then drag down the

screen to open the Notifications panel.

2. Tap the upcoming event name to display the event.

Note: If you have other pending event reminders, these

events will also appear on the screen.

3. Do one of the following:

䡲 Ta p Snooze all to snooze all event reminders for

five minutes.

– or –

䡲 Ta p Dismiss all to dismiss all event reminders.

– or –

䡲 Press to keep the reminders pending in the

notifications area of the status bar.

Tip: If the display screen is off and it turns on because of the

event reminder, you can drag or to the ring to dismiss or snooze the event.

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To set reminder settings:

1. On any Calendar view, press and tap Settings.

2. In the Reminder settings section, choose the

reminder settings you want.

Viewing Events

You can display the Calendar in daily, weekly, monthly, or agenda view. To change the Calendar view, tap

Week, Month, or Agenda at the bottom of the screen.

Day and Agenda Views

Day view displays a list of the events of one day and also shows weather information at the bottom of the screen when you’re viewing events of the current day.

Note: In day view, the weather information appears only if the

event is within the five-day forecast of the Weather app.

Agenda view shows a list of all your events in chronological order.

䢇 The colored bars on the left side of the events

indicate the type of calendar the event is part of. To find out what each color represents, tap .

Day,

䢇 When in day view, slide left or right across the screen

to view earlier or later days.

Week View

Week view displays a chart of the events of one week.

Week view:

When in

䢇 Press and hold on a time slot to create a new event

at that time.

䢇 Tap an event (shown as colored blocks) to view its

details.

䢇 Slide left or right across the screen to view earlier or

later weeks.

Month View

In Month view, you’ll see markers on days that have events.

Month view:

When in

䢇 Tap a day to view the events for that day. 䢇 Press and hold a day to open an options menu from

which you can also choose to create an event or switch to either day or agenda view.

䢇 Slide your finger up or down the screen to view

earlier or later months.

Erasing Events

1. Press and tap > Calendar.

2. Do one of the following:

䡲 While viewing the summary of an event on the

Event details screen, press and then tap

Delete event.

䡲 In day, agenda or week view, press and hold an

event and then tap

䡲 When editing an event, tap Delete.

Delete event.

If the event repeats, you’ll be asked whether you want to delete just that occurrence, this and all future occurrences, or all past and future occurrences in your Calendar.

Showing or Hiding Calendars

In any Calendar view, tap , and then select or clear the check box to the right of the calendar to show or hide it.

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Synchronizing an Exchange ActiveSync Calendar

If you have set up a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account on your device, you can also synchronize Exchange ActiveSync calendar events on your device. Calendar events on your Exchange ActiveSync will also show in Calendar if you chose to synchronize with the Exchange ActiveSync Server.

䊳 To check if Exchange ActiveSync items are set to

be synchronized, press > , and tap

> Accounts & sync > Exchange ActiveSync.

Settings

Synchronizing an Outlook Calendar

See “HTC Sync” on page 77 for details.

Sending a vCalendar

You can send a calendar event as a vCalendar to someone’s phone or your computer using Bluetooth.  You can also send it as a file attachment with your message.

1. Press and tap > Calendar.

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2. Do one of the following:

䡲 Ta p Bluetooth. You’ll be asked to turn on

Bluetooth and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device.

䡲 Ta p Mail. A new message window opens and

automatically includes the vCalendar as an attachment. Your default email account will be used to send the message.

䡲 Ta p Message. A new message window opens

and automatically includes the vCalendar as a multimedia attachment.

Calculator

1 2 3 4 5

Clock

Your device comes with a built-in calculator.

1. Press and tap > Calculator.

2. Enter numbers or formulas using the onscreen

keys.

Note: To switch to a scientific calculator, turn your device

sideways to your left. The scientific calculator lets you perform more complex calculations with square root, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions.

Tap to remove one digit at a time.  Press and hold to delete the entire number.

3. Ta p fo r the result.

Get more from the Clock app than just the regular date and time. Use your device as a desk clock complete with weather information or as a world clock so you can see what time it is in several cities across the globe. You can also use it as an alarm clock, stopwatch, and countdown timer.

To open the Clock application:

䊳 Press and tap > Clock.

Tap the tabs at the bottom row or drag across the tabs to switch between the different functions of the Clock application.

1. Desk Clock For more information, see “Desk

Clock.”

2. World Clock For more information, see “World

Clock.”

3. Alarms For more information, see “Alarm Clock.”

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Stopwatch lets you use the clock as a stopwatch.

5. Timer lets you use the clock as a timer.

Desk Clock

The Desk Clock displays the current date, time, and weather. It also shows an alarm clock indicator, the battery level, and your upcoming calendar events.

䢇 Tap the weather image or information to open the

Weather app where you can see weather forecasts for the next few days.

䢇 Tap to dim the screen slightly on the Desk

Clock. To light up the screen again, tap anywhere on the screen.

䢇 Tap to dim the screen completely and go into

screensaver mode. When in screensaver mode, the Desk Clock shows the time and date only and their position changes on the screen every few minutes. To light up the screen again, tap anywhere on the screen.

䢇 Turn power saving mode on or off by selecting or

clearing its check box.

䢇 If you have several upcoming calendar events, scroll

down the list to check your events.

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World Clock

Use the Clock application’s World Clock screen to check the current time in several places around the globe simultaneously. You can also set your home city, add more cities to the world clock list, and manually set your time zone, date, and time.

To view the time in different locations:

䊳 Press and tap > Clock > World Clock tab.

To add cities to the World Clock list:

1. On the World Clock tab, tap .

2. Enter the city name you want to add. As you enter

letters, the list is filtered to show matching cities and countries.

3. Scroll through the matching list and tap the city

that you want to add.

To designate your home city:

1. On the World Clock tab, press and then tap

Home settings.

2. Enter your home city’s name. As you enter letters,

the list is filtered to show matching cities and countries.

3. Scroll through the list and tap your home city.

To delete a city on the World Clock list:

1. On the World Clock tab, press > Edit.

2. Ta p X to the left of the cities you want to remove

and tap

Delete.

To manually set the time zone, date, and time:

To set the time zone, date, and time manually, you need to turn off auto time sync first.

1. On the World Clock tab, press and then tap

Local time settings.

2. Clear the Automatic check box, and then set the

time zone, date, and time as required.

3. Ta p Select time zone. Scroll through the list and

then tap the time zone that you want.

4. To change the date, tap Set date. Adjust the date

by sliding your finger up or down on the day, month, and year, and then tap

OK.

5. To change the time, tap Set time. Adjust the time by

sliding your finger up or down on the hour and minute, and then tap

OK.

6. Ta p t he Use 24-hour format check box to switch

between using a 12-hour or a 24-hour time format.

7. Ta p Select date format then select how you want

dates to be displayed. (The selected date format also applies to the date displayed in the alarm clock.)

Alarm Clock

Your device comes with a built-in alarm clock that has multiple alarm capabilities.

Setting an Alarm

1. Press and tap > Clock > Set alarm tab.

2. Tap one of the default alarms on the screen.

3. Under Set alarms, drag your finger up or down to

roll the time scroll wheels and set the alarm time.

4. Choose from the available options. You can:

䡲 Enter the alarm Description and choose the Alarm

sound to use.

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䡲 Ta p Repeat. Select which days of the week to

sound the alarm, and then tap

䡲 Select the Vibrate check box if you want the

OK.

device to also vibrate when the alarm goes off.

Tip: If you need to set more alarms, tap .

Note: You can temporarily disable an alarm by clearing the

check box ( ) of the alarm.

Deleting an Alarm

1. On the Alarms tab, press and tap Delete.

2. Select the alarms you want to delete and then tap

Delete.

Changing Alarm Sound Settings

If you’ve set one or more alarms, you can change their settings such as the alarm volume, how long to snooze the alarm, and more.

1. On the Alarms tab, press and tap Settings to

change any of the following:

䡲 Alarm in silent mode (default) allows the alarm to

sound even when your device’s volume is set to silent mode. Clear this check box if you want to

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silence the alarm when the volume is in silent mode.

䡲 Alarm volume determines the volume level that

you want for the alarm.

䡲 Snooze duration determines how long the clock

will snooze between alarms.

䡲 Side button behavior determines what happens to

the alarm when pressing the volume buttons of your device. You can set the button to snooze, dismiss the alarm, or disable the button. The side button works only when the device’s screen is not locked. While on the lock screen, tap the onscreen

Snooze button to snooze, or drag down

the screen to dismiss the alarm.

Flashlight

Sharing Games and Applications

Never be caught in the dark again. Use the Flashlight application to turn on your device’s LED flashlight to shine a light wherever you need it.

䊳 Press and tap > Flashlight.

䡲 To adjust the brightness, simply tap the onscreen

power button on the flashlight handle.

䡲 To close the flashlight, press .

Having fun with a game or application that you’ve downloaded from Android Market? Share it instantly with your circle of friends.

Note: For your friends to link to the app and download it from

the Android Market, they must be using an Android device.

1. Press , and then tap ,

2. Press , and then tap Share.

You’ll the see the list of games and apps that you downloaded and installed from Android Market.

3. Tap an app, and then choose how to share it:

Bluetooth Share the link using Bluetooth. See “Using

Friend Stream

Gmail Send the link using your Gmail account.

Mail Send the link using your POP3/IMAP or

Bluetooth” on page 109.

Post the link to Facebook and Twitter. See “Opening Friend Stream” on page 57.

See “Gmail” on page 150.

Exchange ActiveSync email account. See “Email” on page 144.

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Messages Send the link in a text message. See

Notes Share the link using Notes. See “Notes”

Peep Share the link on Twitter.

When your friends see the link in your sent message, email message, or status update, they can simply tap the link to go directly to the game or app in Android Market to download it.

Tip: While entering your status update in Friend Stream, you

“Composing Text Messages” on page 119 .

on page 74

can also tap to choose from games or apps that you want to share in your social networks.

If you’ve already created a new text or email message, press , and then tap > App recommendation to choose from your list of installed games and apps.

Car Panel

With the Car Panel, you can easily access footprints, locate places in Google Maps, and navigate to a destination that you want. You can also make calls and search the Web.

To open Car Panel, press , and then tap

Car Panel.

> 

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1. Check the places you’ve been before, and then

choose one to set as your destination. (See “Footprints” on page 192 for more details.)

2. Search the Web with Google search by simply

dictating words into your device’s microphone.

3. Search the Web with Google search by entering a

word or phrase.

4. Close the Car Panel

5. View a map of your location using Google Maps.

(See “Google Maps” on page 184 for more details.)

6. Get help navigating to your destination using

Google Maps Navigation. (See “Getting Directions” on page 189 for more details.)

Exiting Car Panel

Exit Car Panel by doing one of the following:

䊳 Press and then tap Exit.

– or –

Press and hold the status bar and then drag it down to open the Notifications panel. Tap

mode enabled.

Note: Pressing or will not close the Car Panel.

Car

Polaris Office

Use Polaris Office to view Microsoft® Office Word, Microsoft PowerPoint viewing Microsoft Office Word (.doc and .docx), Excel (.xls and .xlsx), PowerPoint (.ppt, .pps, and .pptx), and text (.txt) files.

Make sure you have copied the files to the device’s internal storage before you open Polaris Office.

Viewing Documents

Office Excel®, and Microsoft® Office

files on your device. Polaris office supports

1. Press , and then tap > Polaris Office. (You may

need to scroll down the screen to see the icon.)

2. On the Polaris Office main screen, tap the file you

want to open.

3. While viewing a file:

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䡲 Slide your finger on the screen to pan or go

through the pages.

䡲 To zoom in or out, spread or pinch your thumb

and index fingers across the page.

䡲 To view in landscape, turn the device to the left. 䡲 Press to see options for saving or printing the

file, and more.

Editing Documents

1. Press , and then tap > Polaris Office.

2. On the Polaris Office main screen, tap the file you

want to edit.

3. Do any of the following:

䡲 If the file is a document, PowerPoint, or text file,

press and tap

䡲 If your file is a spreadsheet, tap a cell and then

enter your changes in the text box. To choose a different worksheet, press and tap

4. When done, press and then tap either Save or

Save as to keep your changes.

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Edit.

Worksheet.

PDF Viewer

Use PDF Viewer to read PDF files that you’ve downloaded or copied to your device.

Viewing a PDF File

1. Press , and then tap > PDF Viewer. (You

may need to scroll down the screen to see the icon.)

2. On the Open file screen, tap the file you want to

view.

3. Slide your finger on the screen to pan or go

through the pages.

4. To zoom in or out, spread or pinch your thumb and

index fingers across the page.

5. To view in landscape, turn the device to the left.

6. Press , and then tap:

䡲 Open to open another PDF file. 䡲 Print to print the PDF file.

Reader

Start your own library of bestsellers and literary classics right on your device.

Use the Reader application to read and download eBooks from Kobo, an online bookstore. We’ve included some eBooks for you to try. To browse for more titles from Kobo, you need to be connected to the Internet.

Selecting an eBook to Read

1. Press , and then tap > Reader. (You may

need to scroll down the screen to see the icon.)

2. Slide your finger left or right across the screen to

browse through the available eBooks.

3. Tap an ebook to open it.

Flipping Through Pages

䊳 Swipe left or right to flip through pages in the

eBook.

Note: To zoom in or out, spread or pinch your thumb and

index fingers across the page.

Adding a Note or Highlighting Selected Text

1. Press and hold a word, and then drag the start and

end markers to select the surrounding text.

2. On the pop-up bar, tap

䡲 Highlight to mark the selected text with your

choice of color.

䡲 New note to add a short comment or remark.

Viewing Notes and Highlights You’ve Created

1. Tap anywhere in the eBook you’re reading, and

then tap .

2. Go to the Notes tab or Highlights tab to

view the information that you want.

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Notes

Jot down ideas and thoughts in Notes and make it easy to remember your ideas, questions, and everything else. You can write, record audio, attach photos and documents, and even clip your favorite Web pages. If you’re taking notes during a meeting, you can also link them to the meeting event saved in Calendar.

Tip: You can create an Evernote® account from your device if

you want to back up your notes to Evernote’s secure online server. For details, visit www.evernote.com/about/ learn_more.

Creating a Notebook

1. Press , and then tap > Notes. (You may

need to scroll down the screen to see the icon.)

The first time you open the app, you can take a quick tour and set up your Evernote account. If you choose to skip this, you can later on log in to Evernote in the

2. On the All notes screen, tap > New notebook.

3. Enter a notebook title.

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Accounts & sync settings.

4. Select a notebook type.

䡲 Ta p Local notebook to save this notebook only on

your device.

䡲 Ta p Synchronized notebook to sync your notes

with your Evernote account.

5. Tap Create.

Tap to open or switch to another notebook.

Synchronizing Notes

You can choose whether to automatically or manually sync your notes between your device and your Evernote account on the Web.

Tip: You need to log in to your Evernote account on your

device to start syncing notes.

1. Press , and then tap > Notes.

2. To manually sync notes, press , and then tap

Sync.

– or –

To automatically update, press on the All notes screen, and then tap

and sync. Choose your sync settings.

More > Settings > Accounts

Writing a Note

1. Press , and then tap > Notes.

Note: If you open the Notes application while you have an

ongoing meeting (saved in Calendar), you can associate a note directly with this event.

2. Open a notebook and tap .

3. Do any of the following:

䡲 Ta p Enter title, and then type in a note title. 䡲 Tap on the note to move the text cursor to a page

line, then start typing in your text.

4. When done, press , and then tap Save.

Adding a Photo or Attachment to your Note

䊳 While you have a note open, do one of the

following:

䡲 Move the text cursor to where you want to insert

the photo, and then tap photo from your device.

䡲 Tap to take a picture. 䡲 Ta p > Document, and then browse for the

document to attach.

> Picture to insert a

Taking Notes During Meetings

Capture thoughts, action plans, and meeting minutes.

䊳 While you have a note open, you can:

䡲 Tap to create a new note. 䡲 Tap to record audio. Tap to stop

recording.

䡲 Tap to link the note to an event in Calendar.

Saving Your Note

䊳 Press and tap Save.

Reviewing a Note

1. Press , and then tap > Notes.

2. Open a notebook, and then tap a note thumbnail.

3. Do one of the following:

䡲 Slide your finger up or down the screen to scroll

the page.

䡲 Tap a file attachment to open it in the related

application.

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䡲 Tap to view or change the linked event in

Calendar.

– or –

If you haven’t linked the note yet, tap to select a calendar event.

Playing an Audio Recording

After recording a meeting, you can listen to the audio clip to review key points. If you took notes while recording audio, ‘timemarks’ (small green markers in the audio bar) are added to pin your notes within the audio re cording’s time frame.

1. Press , and then tap > Notes.

2. Open the note where you have recorded voice clip.

3. Tap to play back the audio recording.

4. Tap or to go to the next or previous

timemark. When you’re moving from one timemark

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to another, you’ll see a note thumbnail for a quick preview of what you noted down while recording.

Tip: You can also tap a particular section in your note to jump

to its timemark and hear the audio you’ve recorded at that time.

Sharing a Note

Send your notes by email or Bluetooth, or share them with friends in your social networks.

1. Press , and then tap > Notes.

2. Open a notebook, and then tap the note you want

to share.

3. Press and tap Share note.

4. Choose how you want to share the note.

Note: For most sharing options, notes are automatically

converted and sent as images.

Kid Mode

HTC Sync

Afraid that your kids might wander off to inappropriate websites or damage your important work files while using the device?

Use Kid Mode and let your children enjoy fun games, art, and books that are right for their age.

Note: To learn more about Kid Mode, visit www.zoodles.com.

To use Zoodles Kid Mode, you need to be connected to the Internet and have a Zoodles™ account.

Setting Your Kid Mode Options

1. Press , and then tap > Kid Mode.

2. On the Zoodles main screen, press , and then

tap

Settings.

3. With your finger, confirm the action by drawing the

letter

Z on the screen.

Closing Kid Mode

䊳 Press twice, and then confirm your action by

drawing the letter Z with your finger.

With HTC Sync™ you can:

䢇 Synchronize contacts between Microsoft Outlook,

Outlook Express, or Windows Address Book contacts on your computer and your device.

䢇 Sync your calendar events between the Outlook or

Windows Calendar on your computer and your device.

䢇 Bring your photos, videos, documents, songs, and

playlists from your computer to your device so you can enjoy them on the go.

䢇 Easily import your captured photos and videos from

your device to your computer.

䢇 Sync bookmarks in the HTC Bookmarks favorites

folder on your computer and all bookmarks stored on your device’s Web browser.

䢇 Install third-party mobile apps (not downloaded from

Android Market) from your computer.

䢇 Back up and sync information from your device to

your computer before you do a factory reset or a software (ROM) upgrade of your device.

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Here’s what you need to do to install, set up, and use HTC Sync on your computer:

1. Download and install HTC Sync from the HTC

support website. See “Downloading the Latest HTC Sync Upgrade” on page 83 for details.

2. Connect your device to your computer using the

supplied USB cable and set up HTC Sync to recognize your device. Follow the steps in “Setting Up HTC Sync to Recognize Your Device” on page

78.

3. Choose the information to sync between your

computer and your device and how you want to sync your selections.

To easily set up synchronization using HTC Sync’s guided wizard, follow the steps in “Setting Up Synchronization for Calendar Events.”

4. Sync your computer with your device automatically

or manually. See “Setting Up HTC Sync to Recognize Your Device” for details.

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Setting Up HTC Sync to Recognize Your Device

After installing, set up HTC Sync to recognize your device.

1. Connect your device to the computer with the

supplied USB cable. Or, if your device is already connected, press and hold the status bar and drag your finger down to open the Notifications panel. Then tap the status that shows

USB connection type.

2. On the Connect to PC screen in your device, tap

HTC Sync and then tap Done.

3. Your device will attempt to find HTC Sync on your

computer. Wait for a few seconds for the process to finish.

Note: If your device displays a message indicating that it’s

unable to find HTC Sync, try disconnecting and reconnecting the USB cable, and then repeat step 2.

4. When your device finds HTC Sync, your computer

will display the Connection Wizard. Click

Select to change

Next.

5. Enter the name you want for your device, and then

click

Finish.

6. Check the HTC Sync icon at the bottom-right side

of your computer screen. If it is green, that means your device has successfully connected with your computer and HTC Sync recognizes your device

Setting up Synchronization for Music

Bring the music tracks and songs you play on your computer to your device. If you have playlists created in

Apple

iTunes® or Microsoft® Windows Media® Player,

you can sync these too and enjoy them on the go.

Note: 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 device.

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 device’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

Selected playlists

Choose to sync all songs and playlists from iTunes and Windows Media Player.

Choose to select only your favorite playlist titles.

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Setting Up Synchronization for Gallery

You can choose to automatically copy your device’s 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 device.

Note: You can sync photos and videos in these formats:

● Photos: *.bmp, *.gif, *.jpeg, *.jpg, and *.png.

● Videos: *.3gp, *.3g2, *.mp4, and *.wmv.

1. 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 device.

2. To automatically import your camera shots to your

computer during synchronization, select

device Camera Shots to PC.

Photos and videos from your storage card will be saved to the folder on your computer.

\My Photos\Device Camera Shots

3. Select Sync PC photos & videos from, and then click

Add.

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Copy

4. Choose the folder on your computer that contains

your multimedia files, and then click

All supported image and video files added to this folder will also be copied to your device’s storage card during synchronization.

OK.

Setting Up Synchronization for Calendar Events

Your device can sync appointments and events with your calendar in Microsoft Outlook or Windows Calendar.

1. 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 device.

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

ago, or One month ago.

One week ago, Two weeks

4. In cases where conflicting information is found on

both the device and computer, choose which information you want to keep.

Note: You can sync the following calendar event details:

Event name, Event date, Start time, End time, Event location, Description, Reminder, and Repetition.

Setting up Synchronization for People

Sync your device contacts with your Outlook, Outlook Express, or Windows Contacts.

1. On the Device panel, click People, and then click

the

On button.

Turning Gallery sync on means you want this category included every time you sync your computer and device.

2. To automatically import your camera shots to your

computer during synchronization, select

device Camera Shots to PC.

Photos and videos from your storage card will be saved to the folder on your computer.

\My Photos\Device Camera Shots

3. Select Sync PC photos & videos from, and then click

Add.

Copy

4. Choose the folder on your computer that contains

your multimedia files, and then click

All supported image and video files added to this folder will also be copied to your device’s storage card during synchronization.

OK.

Setting Up Synchronization for Calendar Events

Your device can sync appointments and events with your calendar in Microsoft Outlook or Windows Calendar.

1. On the Device panel, click Calendar, and then click

the

On button.

Turning People sync on means you want this category included every time you sync your computer and device.

2. Select the app you want to sync your contacts with.

3. In cases where conflicting information is found on

both the device and computer, choose which information you want to keep.

Note: Only the contact fields supported on your device will be

synchronized.

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Setting up Synchronization for Bookmarks

Sync the bookmarks inside the “HTC Bookmarks” favorites folder in your computer’s Web browser with the bookmarks stored in your device’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 device.

2. Select the Web browser that stores the bookmarks

you want to sync to your device.

Note: Only the Web page title and URL information are

synchronized.

● If you are using Firefox and have selected to sync it

with your device, make sure to close all Firefox browser windows before you begin synchronization.

● When conflicting information is found on both the

device and computer, HTC Sync keeps the information from your computer.

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Setting up Synchronization for Documents

You can sync files and documents from your computer to your device. Make sure that your device has the app needed to open or view such files or documents.

Note: Your device can open and view files with these

extensions: .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .pps, .ppt, .pptx, .txt, and .pdf. You may have installed other apps capable of working with additional file types.

You can also sync email attachments that you stored on your device’s storage card to your computer.

Tip: To sync email attachments stored on your device to your

computer, you must set up an Exchange ActiveSync or POP3/IMAP email account on your device using Mail. For more information on how to do this, see “Synchronizing Exchange ActiveSync” on page 39.

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 device.

2. To sync email attachments that you’ve stored on

your device’s storage card, select

download Mail documents to PC.

Copy all

When you sync the device 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 device’s storage card, select

documents from, and then click Add.

Sync PC

4. Choose a folder that contains the files you want to

sync with your device, and then click

When you sync the device with your computer, the files and documents from your computer will be saved to the your device’s storage card.

\My Documents\Documents folder on

OK.

Synchronizing Your Device

After you’ve installed and configured HTC Sync, click the

Sync now button.

After synchronization is complete, click safely remove your device as required by your computer’s operating system. The next time you

Disconnect and

connect your device to your computer, synchronization automatically begins based on your sync options.

Important: Always check the estimated file size of new items

that you want to synchronize with your device. You will see a warning icon beside the estimated storage usage bar when there isn’t enough space left on your storage card.

Downloading the Latest HTC Sync Upgrade

Visit the HTC support website (www.htc.com/support) from time to time to check for the most recent HTC Sync upgrade so you can download and install it on your computer.

After installing the latest upgrade, set up HTC Sync again to recognize and sync with your device. Follow the steps in “Setting Up HTC Sync to Recognize Your Device” on page 78 and “Setting Up Synchronization for Calendar Events” on page 80.

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Installing Apps From Your Computer to You r Device

If you have applications (files with an .apk extension) on your computer, you can use HTC Sync to install them to your device. We strongly recommend you install only applications that you trust.

1. On your device, press > , tap Settings >

Applications, and then select the Unknown sources

check box to allow applications from your computer to be installed to your device.

Note: You only have to do this step once. You do not need to

do this step again next time you install another application from your computer to your device.

2. Connect your device to the computer with the

supplied USB cable. Or, if your device is already connected, press the status bar and drag down to open the Notifications panel. Tap the status that shows

Select to change USB connection type.

3. On the Connect to PC screen in your device, tap

HTC Sync and then tap Done.

4. On your computer, double-click the HTC Sync icon

in the system tray ( ) to open HTC Sync.

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5. In HTC Sync, click Application Installer.

6. In the Application Installer file types dialog box,

make sure that the check box is selected, and then click

Note: This dialog box only appears the first time you use the

Application Installer.

Android OS installer file (apk)

OK.

7. Click Next.

8. Click Browse, locate the application file (*.apk) on

your computer, and then click

Open.

9. After selecting the application, click Next.

10. Click Done. Check your device’s screen to see if

there are additional instructions to complete the installation.

Printing

Connect your device to a supported printer and print out documents, email messages, photos, and more.

Note: Both printer and the device must be turned on and

connected to the same local network. Connect your device to the local network using Wi-Fi. To learn how to connect the printer to a local network, refer to your printer user guide.

The local network must not be behind a firewall.

1. Open an app such as Mail or Gallery, and then

select the file you want to print.

2. Press , and then tap Print. In some apps, after

pressing , you may need to tap

Print.

3. In the Print screen, tap the printer you want to use.

4. Select the files you want to print at the top of the

screen or set the page range you want to print.

Tip: Ta p Advanced to set the page size, print layout, and

page orientation, and choose if you want to print in color or black and white.

5. Ta p Print.

More to see

You can check the printing details by opening the Notifications panel, and then tapping the item you’re printing.

Updating Your Device

To download software updates to your device:

䊳 Press > > Settings > System updates >

Firmware update. (Your device automatically

downloads and installs any available updates. You may be required to power your device off and back on to complete the software upgrade.)

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⽧ Managing Voice Memos (page 86)

2E. Voice Services

⽧ Voice Input (page 87)

Managing Voice Memos

Use your device’s Voice Recorder to record brief memos to remind you of important events, phone numbers, or grocery list items.

Recording Voice Memos

1. Press and tap > Voice Recorder. (You may

need to scroll down the screen to see the icon.)

2. Tap and speak into the device’s

microphone.

To end the recording of your memo:

䊳 Tap .

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Voice Memo Options

To play the voice memos you have recorded:

䊳 After recording a voice memo, tap .

– or –

Tap and then tap the file you want to play.

To share a voice memo:

1. Press and tap > Voice Recorder.

2. On the Voice Recorder screen, tap .

3. On the All recordings screen, press and hold the

voice memo you want to share, and then tap on the options menu.

4. On the Share options menu, select how you want

to share the voice memo.

To learn how to send files using Bluetooth, see “Using Bluetooth” on page 109.

Renaming Voice Memos

1. Press and tap > Voice Recorder.

2. On the Voice Recorder screen, tap .

3. On the All recordings screen, press and hold the

voice memo you want to rename, and then tap

Rename on the options menu.

4. Enter the new name and tap Save.

Erasing Voice Memos

1. Press and tap > Voice Recorder.

2. On the Voice Recorder screen, tap .

3. On the All recordings, press and then tap

Delete.

4. Do any of the following:

䡲 To erase one or more voice memos, select the

check boxes at the right side of the voice memo names, and then tap

䡲 To erase all voice memos, Press , tap Select

All, and then tap Delete.

Delete.

Voice Input

You can dictate words to enter them in most text fields that let you use the onscreen keyboard.

Press and hold the device cues you to “Speak now,” tell your device what you want to type.

Note: First make sure to select the language you’ll be

using in the Voice input & output settings.

Since your device uses Google’s speech-recognition service, you need to be connected to the Internet to enter text by speaking.

Setting the voice input language

1. Press > , then tap Settings > Voice input &

output > Voice recognizer settings.

2. Ta p Language, then choose the language you

want.

Available languages depend on the voice input languages supported by Google.

Voice input key ( ). When your

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⽧ microSD Card (page 88)

2F. microSD Card

⽧ Using the Device’s internal storage or microSD Card as a

USB Drive (page 90)

microSD Card

Your device comes with 32 gigabytes (GB) of internal storage that you can use to store your photos, videos, and music.

If you need more storage space, you can insert a a

microSD device.

(Secure Digital) memory card into your

Inserting the microSD Card

1. Turn off the device and hold it securely with the

front facing down.

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2. With your right and left thumbs, push the top cover

out to remove it.

3. Insert the microSD card into the card slot with its

gold contacts facing down and push it until it clicks into place.

4. Re-install the back cover.

HTC Evo View 4G User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction

Your Device’s Menu

Getting Started

1A. Setting Up Service

Setting Up Your Device

Activating Your Device

Sprint Account Passwords

Getting Help

Managing Your Account

Your Device

2A. Device Basics

Your Device

Key Functions

Turning Your Device On and Off

Turning Your Device On

Turning Your D evice Off

Turning the Screen Off When Not in Use

Viewing the Display Screen

Notifications Panel

Notification LED

Battery and Charger

Getting Around Your Device

Displaying Your Device Number

Entering Text

Using the Onscreen Keyboard

Using Swype to Enter Text

Adjusting Touch Input Settings

Home Screen

Extended Screens

Customizing the Home Screen

Creating and Saving a Custom Scene

Changing the Lock Screen Icons

2B. Settings

Personalization Settings

Scenes

Renaming or Deleting a Scene

Home Screen Wallpaper

Sound Settings

Notification Sound

Adjusting the Device’s Volume Settings

Vibrate

Silence All

Alert Notification

Enabling Touch Tones

Display Settings

Changing the Screen Timeout Period

Changing the Display Screen

Adjusting the Brightness

Changing the Screen Orientation

Recalibrating the Screen

Location Settings

Messaging Settings

Airplane Mode

Security Settings

Protecting Your Device with a Screen Lock

Updating Your Device’s System Software

Resetting Your Device

Restarting Your Device

Security Features for Data Services

Data Synchronization Settings

Synchronizing Google Apps

Synchronizing Exchange ActiveSync

Social Network Settings

Logging in to and Synchronizing Your Social Network Accounts

Application Settings

Allowing Installation of Third-Party Programs

Clearing Application Cache and Data

Date & Time Settings

Setting Local Date, Time Zone, and Time

Power-Saving Tips

2C. People

About People

Using the People Screen

Your Address Book

Setting Up My Contact Card