HTC Verizon XV6900 User Manual

XV6900 User Manual

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

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PRIVACY RESTRICTIONS

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Important Health Information and Safety Precautions

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

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

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

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

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

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER GROUNDING INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Connecting to improperly grounded equipment can result in an electric shock to your device.

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

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR POWER SUPPLY UNIT

• Use the correct external power source

A product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the electrical ratings label. If you are not sure of the type of power source required, consult your authorized service provider or local power company. For a product that operates from battery power or other sources, refer to the operating instructions that are included with the product.

• Handle battery packs carefully

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

WARNING: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. To reduce risk of fire or burns, do not

disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, expose to temperature above 60 dispose of in fire or water. Replace only with specified batteries. Recycle or dispose of used batteries according to the local regulations or reference guide supplied with your product.

• Take extra precautions

• Keep the battery or device dry and away from water or any liquid as it may cause a short circuit.

• Keep metal objects away so they don’t come in contact with the battery or its connectors as it may lead to short circuit during operation.

• Do not use a battery that appears damaged, deformed, or discolored, or the one that has any rust on its casing, overheats, or emits a foul odour.

• Always keep the battery out of the reach of babies and small children, to avoid swallowing of the battery. Consult the doctor immediately if the battery is swallowed.

• If the battery leaks:

• Do not allow the leaking ﬂuid to come in contact with skin or clothing. If already in contact, ﬂush the aﬀected area immediately with clean water and seek medical advice.

• Do not allow the leaking ﬂuid to come in contact with eyes. If already in contact, DO NOT rub; rinse with clean water immediately and seek medical advice.

• Take extra precautions to keep a leaking battery away from ﬁre as there is a danger of ignition or explosion.

• Communicate the appropriate steps immediately in case a hazard occurs.

˚C (140˚F), or

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR DIRECT SUNLIGHT

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

PREVENTION OF HEARING LOSS

Caution: Avoid potential hearing loss

Prolonged exposure to loud sounds (including music) is the most common cause of preventable hearing loss. Some scientific research suggests that using portable audio devices, such as portable music players and cellular telephones, at high volume settings for long durations may lead to permanent noise-induced hearing loss. This includes the use of headphones (including headsets, earbuds and Bluetooth® or other wireless devices). Exposure to very loud sound has also been associated in some studies with tinnitus (a ringing in the

ear), hypersensitivity to sound and distorted hearing. Individual susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss and other potential hearing problems varies.

The amount of sound produced by a portable audio device varies depending on the nature of the sound, the device, the device settings and the headphones. You should follow some commonsense recommendations when using any portable audio device:

• Set the volume in a quiet environment and select the lowest volume at which you can hear adequately.

• When using headphones, turn the volume down if you cannot hear the people speaking near you or if

the person sitting next to you can hear what you are listening to.

• Do not turn the volume up to block out noisy surroundings. If you choose to listen to your portable

device in a noisy environment, use noise-cancelling headphones to block out background environmental noise.

• Limit the amount of time you listen. As the volume increases, less time is required before your hearing

could be aﬀected.

• Avoid using headphones after exposure to extremely loud noises, such as rock concerts, that might

cause temporary hearing loss. Temporary hearing loss might cause unsafe volumes to sound normal.

• Do not listen at any volume that causes you discomfort. If you experience ringing in your ears, hear

muﬄed speech or experience any temporary hearing diﬃculty after listening to your portable audio device, discontinue use and consult your doctor.

You can obtain additional information on this subject from the following sources:

American Academy of Audiology

11730 Plaza American Drive, Suite 300

Reston, VA 20190

Voice: (800) 222-2336

Email: info@audiology.org

Internet: www.audiology.org

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders

National Institutes of Health

31 Center Drive, MSC 2320

Bethesda, MD USA 20892-2320

Voice: (301) 496-7243

Email: nidcdinfo@nih.gov

Internet: http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/hearing

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

Hubert H. Humphrey Bldg.

200 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, DC 20201

Voice: 1-800-35-NIOSH (1-800-356-4674)

Internet: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/default.html

SAFETY IN AIRCRAFT

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

ENVIRONMENT RESTRICTIONS

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

EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES

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

ROAD SAFETY

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

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR RF EXPOSURE

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

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

speakers, TV and radio.

• Use only original manufacturer-approved accessories, or accessories that do not contain any metal.

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

and should be avoided.

INTERFERENCE WITH MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FUNCTIONS

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

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

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

HEARING AIDS

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

NONIONIZING RADIATION

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

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

Internal antenna location

General Precautions

• Heed service markings

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

• Damage requiring service

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

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

• The product has been exposed to rain or water.

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

• The product has been dropped or damaged.

• There are noticeable signs of overheating.

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

• Avoid hot areas

The product should be placed away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including, but not limited to, amplifiers) that produce heat.

• Avoid wet areas

Never use the product in a wet location.

• Avoid using your device after a dramatic change in temperature

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

Note When taking the device from low-temperature conditions into a warmer environment or from high-temperature

conditions into a cooler environment, allow the device to acclimate to room temperature before turning on power.

• Avoid pushing objects into product

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

• Mounting accessories

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

• Avoid unstable mounting

Do not place the product with an unstable base.

• Use product with approved equipment

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

• Adjust the volume

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

• Cleaning

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

Contents

Chapter 1 Getting Started 13

1.1 Getting to Know Your XV6900 and Accessories ...................................... 14

1.2 The Battery and the Storage Card ............................................................ 17

1.3 Starting Up ................................................................................................. 20

1.4 The Today Screen ....................................................................................... 21

1.5 TouchFLO™ ................................................................................................. 26

1.6 Programs .................................................................................................... 31

1.7 Settings ....................................................................................................... 32

Chapter 2 Entering and Searching Information 35

2.1 Entering Information ................................................................................. 36

2.2 Using the On-screen Keyboard ................................................................. 36

2.3 Using Touch Keypad or Touch Keyboard .................................................. 37

2.4 Using Letter Recognizer ............................................................................ 38

2.5 Using Block Recognizer ............................................................................. 39

2.6 Using Transcriber ....................................................................................... 39

2.7 Searching Information .............................................................................. 40

Chapter 3 Using Phone Features 41

3.1 Using the Phone ......................................................................................... 42

3.2 Making a Call .............................................................................................. 43

3.3 Receiving a Call .......................................................................................... 44

3.4 Smart Dialing ............................................................................................. 46

3.5 Additional Dialing Information ................................................................ 47

Chapter 4 Setting Up Your XV6900 49

4.1 Basic Settings ............................................................................................. 50

4.2 Personalizing the Today Screen ................................................................ 52

4.3 Customizing Phone Services ..................................................................... 54

4.4 Protecting Your XV6900 ............................................................................ 55

Chapter 5 Synchronizing Information With Your Computer 57

5.1 About Synchronization ............................................................................. 58

5.2 Setting Up Windows Mobile® Device Center on Windows Vista® ........... 58

5.3 Setting Up ActiveSync® on Windows XP® ................................................. 60

5.4 Synchronizing With Your Computer ......................................................... 61

5.5 Synchronizing via Bluetooth .................................................................... 62

5.6 Synchronizing Music and Video ............................................................... 62

Chapter 6 Organizing Contacts, Appointments, Tasks,

and Other Information 63

6.1 Contacts ...................................................................................................... 64

6.2 Calendar ..................................................................................................... 66

6.3 Tasks ........................................................................................................... 68

6.4 Notes ........................................................................................................... 69

6.5 Voice Recorder ........................................................................................... 70

Chapter 7 Exchanging Messages 71

7.1 Messaging .................................................................................................. 72

7.2 Text Messages ............................................................................................ 73

7.3 MMS Messages ........................................................................................... 75

7.4 Setting Up E-mail Accounts ....................................................................... 79

7.5 Using E-mail ............................................................................................... 81

Chapter 8 Working With Company E-mail and

Meeting Appointments 85

8.1 Synchronizing Your XV6900 with the Exchange Server ......................... 86

8.2 Working With Company E-mail ................................................................. 87

8.3 Managing Meeting Requests .................................................................... 90

8.4 Finding Contacts in the Company Directory ........................................... 91

Chapter 9 Working With Documents and Files 93

9.1 Microsoft® Office Mobile ........................................................................... 94

9.2 Adobe Reader LE ........................................................................................ 94

9.3 Copying and Managing Files .................................................................... 96

9.4 ZIP ............................................................................................................... 97

Chapter 10 Getting Connected 99

10.1 Comm Manager ........................................................................................ 100

10.2 Connecting to the Internet ...................................................................... 100

10.3 Internet Explorer® Mobile ....................................................................... 102

10.4 Bluetooth .................................................................................................. 103

10.5 Using Your XV6900 As a Modem (BroadbandAccess Connect) ............ 106

Chapter 11 Experiencing Multimedia 113

11.1 Camera ...................................................................................................... 114

11.2 Camera Album .......................................................................................... 120

11.3 Pictures & Videos ...................................................................................... 122

11.4 Windows Media® Player Mobile .............................................................. 124

Chapter 12 Managing Your XV6900 129

12.1 Adding and Removing Programs ............................................................ 130

12.2 Using Task Manager ................................................................................. 130

12.3 Resetting Your XV6900 ............................................................................ 131

12.4 Managing Memory .................................................................................. 133

12.5 Windows Update ...................................................................................... 133

12.6 Battery Saving Tips .................................................................................. 134

Chapter 13 Using Other Applications 135

13.1 Voice Speed Dial ....................................................................................... 136

Appendix 139

A.1 Specifications ........................................................................................... 140

A.2 Regulatory Notices .................................................................................. 142

A.3 Additional Safety Information ................................................................ 146

Index 151

Chapter 1

Getting Started

1.1 Getting to Know Your XV6900 and Accessories

1.2 The Battery and the Storage Card

1.3 Starting Up

1.4 The Today Screen

1.5 TouchFLO™

1.6 Programs

1.7 Settings

14 Getting Started

1.1 Getting to Know Your XV6900 and Accessories

Front panel

Notification LEDs

Left LED: Shows Green and Amber lights for

CDMA standby, message, and network status as well as for notification and

Earpiece

Listen to a phone call from here.

Touch Screen

Right LED:

battery charging status.

Shows a flashing Blue light when the

Bluetooth system is powered up and ready to transmit Bluetooth radio signal.

TALK

Press to answer an incoming call or dial a number.

END

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

NAVIGATION Control/ENTER

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

Back panel

Self-portrait Mirror

Use it when taking self-portrait shots.

Back Cover

Slide the back cover upward to remove it.

Speaker

2 Megapixel Camera

See Chapter 11 for details.

Top panel

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POWER

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

Left panel

Volume Slider

• Slide up or down to adjust the speaker volume.

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

Lanyard/ Strap holder

Bottom panel

Right panel

Stylus

Storage Card Slot Cover

Remove the back cover and then pry open the slot cover to install the microSD card (not included) for storing data.

CAMERA

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

Microphone

RESET

With the stylus, press the RESET button to soft-reset your XV6900.

Sync Connector/Earphone Jack

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

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Accessories

3 4

No. Accessory Function

1 AC adapter Recharges the battery.

2 Mini USB Cable Connects your XV6900 to a PC and synchronizes data.

3 USB Splitter

Cable

4 Pouch Acts as a protective carrying case for your XV6900.

5 Stylus An extra stylus pen is provided.

Lets you connect the supplied power adapter and your stereo headset to the device. This allows you to charge the battery on your XV6900 or synchronize the device with your PC, and at the same time, listen to audio media.

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The USB Splitter Cable

Use the supplied USB Splitter Cable when you want to charge the battery on your XV6900, and at the same time, use a standard 2.5mm stereo headset (sold separately) for hands-free conversation or for listening to music.

1. Connect the USB Splitter Cable

to XV6900’s Sync connector.

3. Connect the AC adapter to

the splitter cable’s power connector.

2. Connect a 2.5mm stereo headset

(sold separately) to the splitter cable’s audio jack.

1.2 The Battery and the Storage Card

Your XV6900 contains a rechargeable Li-ion battery. It is designed to use only manufacturer-specified original batteries and accessories. Battery performance depends on many factors, including network configuration, signal strength, the temperature of the environment in which you operate your XV6900, the features and/or settings you select and use, items attached to connecting ports, and your voice, data, and other program usage patterns.

Battery life estimates (approximations):

• Standby time: Up to 250 hours.

• Talk time: Up to 3.5 hours.

• Media playback time: Up to 8 hours for WMV; up to 12 hours for WMA.

Warning! To reduce risk of fire or burns:

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

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

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

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

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

18 Getting Started

Install the battery

To remove the back cover

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

1. Make sure your XV6900 is turned oﬀ.

2. Slide the back cover upward.

To install the battery

1. Install the battery by inserting it with its exposed

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

2. Replace the back cover.

To remove the battery

1. Make sure your XV6900 is turned oﬀ.

2. Remove the back cover.

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

Battery Information

To charge the battery

New batteries are shipped partially charged. Before you start using your XV6900, it is recommended that you charge the battery. Some batteries perform best after several full charge/discharge cycles. You can charge the battery in two ways:

•

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

• Connecting your XV6900 to a PC via the provided Mini USB cable.

Note Only the AC adapter and USB cable provided with your XV6900 should be used to charge the device.

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

Warning! • Do not remove the battery from the device while you are charging it using the AC or car adapter.

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

To check the battery power

1. Power on your XV6900.

2. Tap Start > Settings > Systems tab > Power.

Low battery

When the low-battery warning appears, do the following:

•

Immediately save your current data.

•

Synchronize with your PC or connect the power adapter to charge the battery.

•

Turn oﬀ your XV6900.

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Install the microSD card (not included)

1. Remove the back cover.

2. Use your thumb or ﬁnger to pry open the cover that houses the storage card slot. To open the slot

cover easier, pry it open from both ends.

3. Flip your XV6900 so that the touch screen faces upward.

4. Hold open the slot cover with one hand.

storage card slot

Slot cover

5. Insert the microSD card into the storage card slot

with the gold contacts facing down.

6. Close the slot cover.

7. Replace the back cover.

Note To remove the storage card, press the card to pop it

out of the slot.

microSD card

20 Getting Started

1.3 Starting Up

After inserting the battery, you can now power on and start using your XV6900.

Turn your XV6900 on and off

To turn on the power

• Press the POWER button. When you turn on your XV6900 for the ﬁrst time, a Quick Start Wizard will

guide you through the calibration process and the setup of regional settings, date and time, and password. For more information about touch screen calibration, see “Calibrate the device”.

To turn off the power

• Press and hold the POWER button for a few seconds. A message will then be displayed, prompting you

whether or not to turn oﬀ the device completely.

Calibrate the device

Calibrating the touch screen involves tapping the centre of a cross with the stylus as the cross moves around the screen. This process ensures that when you tap the screen with your stylus, the tapped item is activated. If your XV6900 does not accurately respond to screen taps, follow these steps to re-calibrate it:

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

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

calibration.

Manage screen settings

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

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

ClearType check box.

• To increase the readability or to see more content on the screen, on the Text Size tab, adjust the text

size by moving the slider.

Tip To quickly change the screen orientation, you can also tap the Rotate Screen icon in HTC Home’s Launcher.

See “HTC Home” later in this chapter for details.

Switch your XV6900 to Sleep mode

Quickly pressing the POWER button turns off the display temporarily and switches your XV6900 to Sleep mode. Sleep mode suspends your XV6900 to a low power state while the display is off in order to save battery

power. Your XV6900 also automatically goes into Sleep mode when you leave the device idle after a certain amount of time.

You will still be able to receive messages and calls while your XV6900 is in Sleep mode. Pressing the POWER button again or new incoming calls/messages will wake up your XV6900.

To specify the timeout period before your XV6900 goes into Sleep mode

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

2. Under On battery power, make sure the Turn off device if not used for check box is selected.

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

1.4 The Today Screen

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

Connection status

Open Start Menu.

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

Your upcoming appointments.

Notification

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Signal strength

Adjust volume

Battery status

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

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

• To customize the Today screen display, including the background image, tap Start > Settings >

Personal tab > Today.

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

Enlarged Title Bar

Touch the area in the Title bar where the icons are to show the enlarged title bar. In the enlarged Title bar, touch the item to activate it. The enlarged Title bar is available in all screens.

22 Getting Started

Status Icons

The following are some of the status icons that you may see on the device.

Icons that appear in this area

There are more notifications. Tap the icon to view all. New e-mail messages

New text messages

New voice mail

Missed call

Speakerphone on

Roaming

Alarm Bluetooth stereo headset

detected

Icons that appear in this area

Vibration mode

Sound on

Sound off

Icons that appear in this area

1xRTT available

EVDO available

Connection is active

Connection is not active

Synchronization in progress

Icons that appear in this area

Battery charging

Battery full Battery very low

Icons that appear in this area

Data connection is active but idle

Data connection is active and transmitting data

Maximum signal strength

No signal

Phone is turned off

No phone service.

Searching for phone service

Voice call in progress

The Start Menu

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

Open a recently-used program.

Switch to the Today screen.

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

Access more programs. View and change settings.

View Help information for the current screen.

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Quick Menu

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

Tap this button to open the Quick Menu.

Stop all currently running programs.

Customize Task Manager settings. (See “Using Task Manager” in Chapter 12.)

Display the percentage of memory in use. Tap this icon to view more information about memory usage.

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

• To stop running a program, tap

HTC Home

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

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

HTC Home has four components:

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

Home Weather

Launcher

Sound

To switch between the different components of HTC Home

Do any of the following:

• Touch the tabs in the toolbar using your ﬁnger.

• Tap the tabs in the toolbar using the stylus.

• Use the NAVIGATION Control. If the toolbar is not selected, press NAVIGATION up/down ﬁrst to select

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

The Home tab

Home displays the current day, date and local time. When you have new incoming messages and calls, it

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

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

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

Number of new text messages. Touch this icon to view your text messages.

Current day and date.

Alarm icon.

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

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The Weather tab

Weather shows you the current weather as well as weather information of the next four days of the week. The

first time you use this feature, you need to select your city first to get the weather information of your city.

1. Select the Weather tab ( ).

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

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

choose your city.

4. Tap Select.

After selecting your city, your XV6900 automatically connects to the Internet via the data connection and downloads weather information of the current day and the next four days of the week. The current temperature, the highest and lowest temperatures, and a visual indicator of the climate (showing if it’s a cloudy or rainy day, etc.) will be displayed in the Weather tab.

Shows the time or days that have

passed since the last download of Touch this area if you want to select another city.

Current day’s weather.

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

Weather for the next four days.

Note If you have not connected to the Internet and downloaded weather information for five days, the following

error message will be displayed: "Unable to retrieve data for selected city. Select here to retry." Use the data connection to connect your XV6900 to the Internet, then touch the area that shows the error message to download weather data.

weather information. Touch this item

to download the latest weather data.

Touch this area to view weather

information of the next four

days of the week.

You can also customize weather settings through the following steps:

1. Touch the area that shows the city name.

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

3. You can enable or disable the following options:

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• Download weather data automatically. When this check

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

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

• Download when roaming. Select this check box only if

you want to allow automatic download of weather data when you’re roaming. This may incur additional costs.

• Temperature Scale. Choose whether to display

temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit.

Tip To check for more detailed weather information on the AccuWeather Web site, select Menu > About Weather

on the Select City screen and then touch the link that shows AccuWeather.com. Internet Explorer Mobile then opens and brings you to the AccuWeather Web site.

The Launcher tab

Launcher allows you to add quick shortcuts to your favorite programs and settings for one-touch access.

Quick settings such as Adjust Backlight, Rotate Screen and Lock Device, and a few program shortcuts are added by default. They can be replaced with your preferred settings and programs.

Touch a shortcut to remove it.

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

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

Note To replace a shortcut, you need to delete it first and then add a shortcut to your favorite program or setting.

Remove shortcuts.

Return

The Sound tab

Sound lets you quickly set the device volume and change the ring tone of your XV6900.

Silent Vibrate

Normal

Automatic

Tap to change the ring tone.

• Tap the sound mode icon to set the device to Normal, Silent, Vibrate, or Automatic mode.

• Touch the Ringtone area to open the phone sound settings to change the ring tone.

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Note Tap the Automatic icon to set the device volume to Automatic mode. If Automatic is selected, the device will

vibrate during a scheduled event in your calendar; when there is no scheduled event in your calendar, the device will use the Normal mode setting.

1.5 TouchFLO™

TouchFLO™ is a special feature that gives you better touch panel experience on your XV6900. With TouchFLO,

you can simply use your finger to scroll and pan the screen.

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

Note Touch Cube is displayed in portrait view only. To be able to open Touch Cube, make sure your display is set to

portrait mode.

Touch Cube

To open Touch Cube

• Slide your ﬁnger upward, starting from the logo at the

bottom of the touch screen.

To close Touch Cube

• To close Touch Cube and return to the screen prior to

opening Touch Cube, slide your ﬁnger downward on the touch screen.

To navigate Touch Cube

Touch Cube is a three-dimensional, cubic user interface. To flip the interface from one side to another, slide your finger left or right on the touch screen.

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Touch Cube screens

There are three sides to the Touch Cube interface:

• On the ﬁrst side of the interface, you can add up to nine favorite contacts. If you make calls to certain

people frequently, you can add them as favorite contacts for quicker access.

Note You should already have contacts created or synchronized on your XV6900 before you can add them as favorite

contacts. For more information about creating contacts, see Chapter 6. For more information about synchronizing your XV6900 with the PC, see Chapter 5. For information about synchronizing your XV6900 with the Exchange Server, see Chapter 8.

• Tap to call the number

associated with the contact.

• Tap and hold to open

the contact card.

Select an empty slot to add a favorite contact.

When you add a favorite contact and there is no photo associated to that contact, the contact’s first name (or last name) will be displayed.

Open the Phone program. (See Chapter 3 for details.)

Open Call History. (See Chapter 3 for details.)

Select a favorite contact to remove it.

Return to your list of

Note When you have different phone numbers assigned to the same contact, an icon appears on the top left corner

favorite contacts.

of the contact square to tell you which number is assigned to the particular square: mobile phone ( ), work phone ( ), or home phone ( ).

Delete favorite contacts.

Open Contacts. (See Chapter 6 for details)

• The second side of the interface provides quick

shortcuts to your e-mail messages, text messages, the Internet, and other applications.

Simply touch the icons on the screen to open the corresponding program.

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Finger scrolling and finger panning

With TouchFLO, you can use finger scrolling and finger panning when viewing content that cannot entirely fit on the screen, such as Web pages, documents, and messages. Finger scrolling can also be used to scroll up and down lists such as the contacts list, file list, message list, calendar appointments list, and more.

• On the third side of the interface, you can play back music and access the images and video ﬁles on

your XV6900.

Open Windows Media Player

Open My Pictures folder in Camera Album. (See Chapter 11 for details.)

to play back music files. (See Chapter 11 for details.)

Open My Videos folder in Camera Album. (See Chapter 11 for details.)

Note Finger scrolling and panning works in both portrait and landscape modes.

To use finger scrolling

When finger scrolling up and down, slide anywhere within this area.

• Slide your ﬁnger downward to scroll up the screen.

• Slide your ﬁnger upward to scroll down the screen.

• To scroll towards the left, slide your ﬁnger to the right.

• To scroll towards the right, slide your ﬁnger to the left.

• While the screen is scrolling, you can stop the scrolling by pressing your ﬁnger on the touch screen.

Note Scrollbars shown on the screen indicate that there are more content that cannot entirely fit on the screen. You

can finger-scroll up and down only when there's a vertical scrollbar shown on the screen. Likewise, you can finger-scroll left and right only when there's a horizontal scrollbar.

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To use finger panning

• To pan downward, touch and hold on the touch screen then drag your ﬁnger upward.

• To pan upward, touch and hold on the touch screen then drag your ﬁnger downward.

• To pan towards the right, touch and hold on the touch screen then drag your ﬁnger to the left.

• To pan towards the left, touch and hold on the touch screen then drag your ﬁnger to the right.

• You can also pan diagonally.

Note Scrollbars shown on the screen indicate that there are more content that cannot entirely fit on the screen. You

can use finger panning only when there are scrollbars shown on the screen.

To continuously pan

1. Drag your ﬁnger towards the boundary and hold. The Web page, document, or message that you are

viewing then continuously pans.

Vertical boundary

Horizontal boundary

2. Release your ﬁnger to stop panning.

Enhanced features

TouchFLO provides enhanced features when you use E-mail and Contacts applications on the device.

To navigate to the previous or next e-mail message in Outlook

When you open Outlook to check your appointments or e-mail messages, TouchFLO enables you to navigate through the information easily by sliding your finger left or right on the touch screen.

• Slide your ﬁnger to the right to navigate to the previous e-mail message.

• Slide your ﬁnger to the left to navigate to the next e-mail message.

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Tip If you slide to the right and you are on the first e-mail message, or slide to the left and you are on the last e-mail

To random access in Contacts

When you open the Contacts list, the Random Access bar allows you to quickly scroll through the list.

message, you will be returned to the e-mail list screen.

Random Access bar

On the Random Access bar, tap a letter or scroll to a letter to contacts beginning with that letter.

TouchFLO settings

You can enable or mute the finger scrolling and panning sound. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > TouchFLO then select or clear the Enable sound when finger scrolling and panning check box.

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