T-Mobile MDA Touch Plus User Manaul

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The battery is not charged when you take it out of the box. Do not remove the battery pack when the device is charging. Your warranty is invalidated if you open or tamper with the device’s outer

casing.

Privacy Restrictions

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

Intellectual Property Right Information

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Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, you acknoledge that the weather information, data and/or documentation may include inaccuracies and you will use common sense and follow standard safety precautions in connection with the use of the weather information, data

or documentation.

Limitation of Damages

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall HTC or its providers be liable to user or any third party for any indirect, special, consequential, incidental or punitive damags of any kind, in contract or tort, including, but not limited to, injury, loss of revenue, loss of goodwill, loss of business opportunity, loss of data, and/or loss of profits arising out of, or related to, in any manner, or the delivery, performance or nonperformance of obligations, or use of the weaher information, data or documentation hereunder regardless of the

foreseeability thereof.

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.

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Safety Precautions for Proper Grounding Installation

Caution: Connecting to an improperly grounded equipment can result in an

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

Safety Precautions for Power Supply Unit

 Use the correct external power source

A product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the electrical ratings label. If you are not sure of the type of power source required, consult your authorised 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).

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

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 discoloured, or

the one that has any rust on its casing, overheats, or emits a foul odor.

 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.

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Safety Precautions for Direct Sunlight

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

Prevention of Hearing Loss

Caution: Permanent hearing loss may occur if earphones or headphones are used at high volume for prolonged periods of time.

Note: For France, mobile headphones or earphones (listed below) for

this device have been tested to comply with the Sound Pressure Level requirement laid down in the applicable NF EN 50332-1:2000 and/or NF EN 50332-2:2003 standards as required by French Article L. 5232-1

 Earphone, manufactured by HTC, Model HS S200

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 aeroplane 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.

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Environment Restrictions

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

Explosive Atmospheres

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

Road Safety

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

Safety Precautions for RF Exposure

 Avoid using your device near metal structures (for example, the steel

frame of a building).

 Avoid using your device near strong electromagnetic sources, such as

microwave ovens, sound speakers, TV and radio.

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 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.

Nonionising 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 unauthorised 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.

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Internal antenna location

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 optimises the antenna performance and the battery life.

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 the device should be done by an authorised service technician or provider.

 Damage requiring service

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

 Liquid has been spilled or an object has fallen into the product.  The product has been exposed to rain or water.  The product has been dropped or damaged.  There are noticeable signs of overheating.  The product does not operate normally when you follow the operating

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 Avoid hot areas

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

 Avoid wet areas

Never use the product in a wet location.

 Avoid using your phone after a dramatic change in temperature

When you move your device between environments with very different temperature and/or humidity ranges, condensation may form on or within the device. To avoid damaging the device, allow sufficient time for the moisture to evaporate before using the device. Notice: When taking the device from low-temperature conditions into a warmer environment or from high-temperature conditions into a cooler environment, allow the device to acclimate to room temperature before turning on power.

 Avoid pushing objects into product

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

 Mounting Accessories

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

 Avoid unstable mountin

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.

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Contents

Chapter 1 Getting Started ................................................................ 19

1.1 Getting to Know Your MDA Touch Plusand Accessories ........................19

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

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

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

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

1.6

X-Button Quick Menu ....................................................................................34

1.7 QuickTasks .....................................................................................................

1.8 HTC Home™ ...................................................................................................

1.9 TouchFLO™ ....................................................................................................

1.10 Status Icons ..................................................................................................

1.11 Programs ......................................................................................................

1.12 Settings .........................................................................................................

Chapter 2 Entering and Searching Information .................................59

2.1 Entering Information ......................................................................................59

2.2 Using the Hardware Keypad ........................................................................61

2.3 Using the Onscreen Keyboard .....................................................................63

2.4 Using Touch Keyboard .................................................................................63

2.5 Using Touch Keypad .....................................................................................64

2.6 Using Symbol Pad .........................................................................................65

2.7 Using Letter Recognizer ...............................................................................66

2.8 Using Block Recognizer ...............................................................................67

2.9 Using Transcriber ..........................................................................................67

2.10 Searching Information ................................................................................

Chapter 3 Using Phone Features ...................................................... 71

3.1 Using the Phone.............................................................................................71

3.2 Making a Call ..................................................................................................74

3.3 Receiving a Call .............................................................................................77

3.5 Receiving a Video Call ..................................................................................84

3.6 Smart Dial........................................................................................................85

3.7 Additional Dialing Information .....................................................................87

3.8 Setting Up Bluetooth SIM Access for Car Kit Phones ..............................

Chapter 4 Setting Up Your MDA Touch Plus .....................................89

4.1 Basic Settings .................................................................................................89

4.2 Personalising the Today Screen ..................................................................93

4.3 Protecting Your MDA Touch Plus ...............................................................96

Chapter 5 Synchronising Information With Your Computer ............... 99

5.1 About Synchronisation ..................................................................................99

5.2 Setting Up Windows Mobile® Device Center on Windows Vista® .... 10

5.3 Setting Up ActiveSync® on Windows XP ............................................... 10

5.4 Synchronising With Your Computer ........................................................ 104

5.5 Synchronising via Bluetooth ..................................................................... 106

5.6 Synchronising Music and Video ............................................................... 107

Chapter 6 Organising Contacts, Appointments, Tasks,

and Other Information .................................................... 109

6.1 Contacts ....................................................................................................... 109

6.2 SIM Manager ............................................................................................... 114

6.3 Calendar ....................................................................................................... 117

6.4 Tasks ............................................................................................................ 120

6.5 Notes............................................................................................................. 122

6.6 Voice Recorder ........................................................................................... 125

Chapter 7 Exchanging Messages ................................................... 127

7.1 Messaging ................................................................................................... 127

7.2 Text Messages ............................................................................................ 129

7.3 Picture Message ......................................................................................... 131

7.4 Types of E-mail Accounts .......................................................................... 136

7.5 E-mail Setup Wizard ................................................................................... 137

7.6 Using E-mail ................................................................................................. 142

Chapter 8 Working With Company E-mails and Meeting

Appointments ................................................................ 149

8.1 Synchronising Your MDA Touch Plus with the Exchange Server ....... 149

8.2 Working With Company E-mails ............................................................... 151

8.3 Managing Meeting Requests .................................................................... 156

8.4 Finding Contacts in the Company Directory ........................................... 15

Chapter 9 Working With Documents and Files ................................ 161

9.1 Microsoft® Office Word Mobile ................................................................ 161

9.2 Microsoft® Office Excel® Mobile ............................................................ 162

9.3 Microsoft® Office PowerPoint Mobile ..................................................... 164

9.4 Adobe® Reader® LE................................................................................. 165

9.5 Copying and Managing Files .................................................................... 166

9.6 ZIP ................................................................................................................. 168

9.7 Backing Up Data ......................................................................................... 169

9.8 Using Anti-Virus to Scan Viruses .............................................................. 172

Chapter 10 Getting Connected ........................................................ 175

10.1 Comm Manager ........................................................................................ 175

10.2 Ways of Connecting to the Internet ....................................................... 17

10.3 GPRS/3G ................................................................................................... 17

10.4 Dial-up ........................................................................................................ 17

10.5 Starting a Data Connection ..................................................................... 17

10.6 web’n’walk ................................................................................................. 17

10.7 Using Your MDA Touch Plus as a Modem (Internet Sharing) ............ 18

10.8 Bluetooth ................................................................................................... 18

10.9 Using Spb GPRS Monitor ........................................................................ 19

Chapter 11 Experiencing Multimedia ............................................... 195

11.1 Camera....................................................................................................... 195

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

208

11.3 Pictures & Videos

...................................................................................... 213

11.4 Windows Media® Player Mobile ............................................................ 21

11.5 Streaming Media ......................................................................................

220

11.6 Audio Manager .........................................................................................

222

11.7

Audio Booster ........................................................................................... 228

Chapter 12 Managing Your MDA Touch Plus .................................... 231

12.1 Adding and Removing Programs........................................................... 231

12.2 Using X-Button ..........................................................................................

231

12.3 Resetting Your MDA Touch Plus ............................................................

234

12.4 Managing

Memory ................................................................................... 236

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

237

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

239

Chapter 13 Using Other Applications ............................................... 241

13.1 Voice Speed Dial ...................................................................................... 241

13.2 JBlend .........................................................................................................

243

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

245

Appendix ..................................................................................... 249

A.1 Specifications.............................................................................................. 249

A.2 Regulatory Notices ..................................................................................... 253

Index ..................................................................................... 261

Getting Started

1.1 Getting to Know Your MDA Touch Plus

and Accessories

Top panel

POWER

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

Lanyard/Strap holder

Bottom panel

Microphone

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Volume Buttons

 Press the top or bottom

to adjust the speaker volume.

 During a call, press the

top or bottom to adjust the earpiece volume.

RESET

Remove the back cover to see the Reset button. With the stylus, press the RESET button to soft-reset your device.

Sync Connector/Earphone Jack/AC adapter connector

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

microSD Slot

See "Installing a Storage Card" for details.

Left panel

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Stylus

CAMERA

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

Right panel

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Notification LEDs

* See description below.

Earpiece

Listen to a phone call from here.

Touch Screen

TALK

Press to answer an incoming call or dial a number.

NAVIGATION CONTROL/ ENTER

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

END

Press to end a call or to return to the Today screen. Press and hold to open the Quick List where you can choose an action to do.

In the Quick List, touch

Settings (or tap Start > Settings > System tab > Long Press End Key) to

set the behaviour when pressing and holding the END key.

Second Camera

Use this camera for video call conversations or to take a self-portrait.

16-key keypad

Slide up the front panel of the device to reveal the keypad. Use to dial phone numbers, to enter information, or to open the associated application.

Front panel

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Left LED: Shows Green and Amber lights for HSDPA/UMTS/EDGE/

GSM/GPRS standby, message, and network status as well as for notiﬁcation and battery charging status. Shows a ﬂashing red light the battery level reaches 5% or below.

Right LED: Shows a ﬂashing Blue light for Bluetooth system notiﬁcation

of powered-up and ready to transmit Bluetooth signal, or a ﬂashing Green light for Wi-Fi status. When both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are enabled, their lights ﬂash alternately. Shows Amber light for GPS status.

Back panel

Speaker

2 Megapixel Camera

See Chapter 11 for details.

Back Cover

Remove to install the SIM card and battery.

Self-portrait Mirror

Use it when taking selfportrait shots.

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Accessories

No. Accessory Function

1 Battery Insert into the MDA Touch Plus before turning it on.

2 Screen protector Stick on the touch screen to prevent scratches.

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

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

4 AC adapter Recharges the battery.

5 USB sync cable Connects your MDA Touch Plus to a PC and

synchronises data.

6 Extra stylus Use to tap items onscreen.

7 User manual and

ReadMeFirst

References for using your MDA Touch Plus.

8 Pouch Acts as a protective carrying case for your MDA

Touch Plus.

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Disc

Source for additional tools and programs.

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Protector

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1.2 Installing the SIM Card, Battery, and Storage Card

Always turn off your device before installing or removing the SIM card or battery. The SIM card contains your phone number, service details, and phonebook/ message memory. Your device supports both 1.8V and 3V SIM cards. Some legacy SIM cards will not function with your device. You should consult with your service provider for a replacement SIM card. There may be fees for this service. Your device contains a rechargeable Li-ion battery. It is designed to use only manufacturer-specified original batteries and accessories. Battery performance depends on many factors, including network configuration, signal strength, the temperature of the environment in which you operate your device, the features and/or settings you select and use, items attached to connecting ports, and your voice, data, and other program usage patterns. Battery life estimates (approximations):  Standby time: Up to 180 hours for GSM

Up to 250 hours for UMTS (Subject to network and phone usage)

 Talk time: Up to 5 hours for GSM.

Up to 3 hours for UMTS. (Subject to network and phone usage)

 Media playback time: Up to 4.95 hours for WMV;

Up to 6 hours for WMA.

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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

regulations.

To remove the back cover

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

1. Make sure your device is turned off.

2. Hold the device securely with the front facing down.

With your thumb or ﬁnger, lift up the bottom of the back cover.

Lift from here

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To install the SIM card

Pull back the red rubber door near the SIM card slot to allow you to insert the SIM card.

Insert the SIM card with the gold contacts facing down and the cut corner on the outside.

Note

You can check the SIM card drawing on the SIM card slot to see how to insert the SIM card.

Secure the SIM card in place by closing the red rubber door.

Red rubber door

Cut corner of SIM card

To install the battery

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

Copper conductor

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To replace the back cover

1. Secure the top part of the back

cover by ‘locking’ it into the 3 openings on the device.

Press the middle portion of the back cover.

Press the bottom part of the back cover to lock it into place. You should hear a click.

To install the microSD™ card

1. Pry open the rubber cover at the

bottom-left side of the device.

Insert the microSD card with the gold contacts facing up.

Close the rubber cover.

Tip Press the microSD card to pop it out of the slot.

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1.3 Starting Up

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

Turn your device on and off

To turn on the power

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

To turn off the power

Press and hold the POWER button for a few seconds. A message will then be displayed, prompting you whether or not to turn off the device completely.

Charge the battery

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



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

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

Note

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

Charging is indicated by a solid amber light on the right 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 right LED becomes green and a full battery icon ( ) appears on the Today screen’s title bar.

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 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.

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

Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Screen.

On the General tab, tap Align Screen, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the calibration.

Manage screen settings

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

Tip

To quickly change the screen orientation, you can also tap the Rotate Screen icon in HTC Home’s Launcher. See “HTC Home” later in this chapter for details.

To smooth the edges of screen fonts for many programs, on the ClearType tab, select the Enable ClearType check box. To increase the readability or to see more content on the screen, on the Text Size tab, adjust the text size by moving the slider.

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