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10 Calling a phone number in an email ...62Making an emergency call ...

100 MessagesTap the icon, and then select the contacts to whom you want to send the message. You can also select contact groups as recipients. When

Messages 101Slideshow. Opens the Edit slideshow screen. Tap Add slide to create a new slide. Tap the created slide (for example, Slide 1), tap Insert

102 MessagesSaving and resuming a draft messageWhile composing a text or multimedia message, press BACK to automatically save your message as a dra

Messages 103A new message icon also appears in the notifications area of the status bar to notify you of a new text or multimedia message. The Mess

104 MessagesManaging message conversationsText and multimedia messages that are sent to and received from a contact (or a number) are grouped into co

Messages 105Tap the attachment to open it. If the attachment is a vCard contact, it is imported to your Phone contacts list. For information about c

106 MessagesProtecting a message from deletionYou can lock a message so that it will not be deleted even if you delete the other messages in the conv

Messages 107Deleting a single messageWhile viewing a message thread, press and hold the message that you want to delete. If the message is locked, ta

108 MessagesPriority settingSet the message priority of SMS messages sent Send callback numberEnable your phone to include a number with the text mes

Messages 109Received messagesReceived notificationSelect this option if you want to receive a notification in the status bar when a new text or multi

11Importing contacts from an Exchange ActiveSync account ... 80Merging contact information ...

110 MessagesNotification soundSelect a ringtone that is specific to sent or failure notifications. Note that the ringtone briefly plays when selected

Accounts and syncSynchronizing with online accountsYour phone can sync information and receive updates from your Google™ and Microsoft® Exchange Activ

112 Accounts and syncTap Add account, and then tap the account type you want to add.Follow the onscreen instructions to enter the account information

Accounts and sync 113Synchronizing with a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accountYou can only add one Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account on your pho

114 Accounts and syncAuto-sync. If this is selected, applications can use the sync schedule defined in the account settings. If this is cleared, you

Accounts and sync 115Press HOME > MENU, and then tap Settings > Accounts & sync. Tap the account that you want to remove.Tap Remove acco

116 Accounts and syncHere’s more you can do with HTC Sync:If you have third-party applications on your computer (not from Android Market), you can us

Accounts and sync 117On your PC, follow the instructions to finish the wizard.on the HTC Sync screen.Setting up HTC Sync to recognize your phoneAfter

118 Accounts and syncSetting up synchronizationYou can set up HTC Sync to synchronize your computer’s Outlook contacts and calendar events with your

Accounts and sync 119Setting up more sync optionsHTC Sync gives you the flexibility to set many options, such as setting a sync schedule, choosing ho

12 Messages 97About Messages ...97Send

120 Accounts and syncConflict policyIn cases when the same contacts and/or calendar items exist in both your phone and your computer, choose whose da

Accounts and sync 121Synchronizing your phone with your computer manuallyConnect your phone to the computer with the supplied USB cable. Or, if your

122 Accounts and syncYou only have to do this step once. You do not need to do this step again next time you install another application from your co

SocialFacebook for HTC Sense and Facebook for Android applicationFacebook for HTC SenseView your Facebook® updates in supported applications on the ph

124 SocialFacebook for Android applicationThe Facebook application on your phone lets you keep up and stay close with your friends in Facebook. It of

Social 125The widget will only link to the Facebook account that you logged into on the Facebook application.Press HOME , and then tap > Widge

126 SocialTweeting on your phonePeep is a Twitter™ client that lets you enjoy “tweeting’’ on your phone. Send out tweets, read and receive tweets fro

Social 1271 Tap to view the Twitter user’s profile. This also shows you all tweets from this Twitter user. 2 Tap to enter a tweet to send out. 3 P

128 SocialWhile on the Peep screen, press the SEARCH button. Tap the text field with the words “Search Twitter”, enter the search criteria, and the

Social 129Setting Peep optionsPress HOME , and then tap > Peep.Press MENU, and then tap More > Settings. You can set these options:Account

13Social 123Facebook for HTC Sense and Facebook for Android application ... 123Facebook for HTC Sense ...

130 SocialUsing Friend StreamStreamline your social network accounts through Friend Stream. Update your status simultaneously, view status updates, a

Social 1311 Depending on the type, tap to open Peep, post a Facebook comment, look at the Flickr album, or open the link in the web browser. 2 Tap

132 SocialChatting in Google TalkGoogle Talk is Google’s instant messaging program. It lets you communicate with other people that also use Google Ta

Social 133To insert a smiley, press MENU, and then tap More > Insert smiley. Tap a smiley to insert it into your message.After entering your messa

134 SocialChatting on or off the recordYour Google Talk messages are stored, so you can review them later and even search for them in the Chats folde

Social 135On the onscreen keyboard, tap . Changing your picturePress HOME , and then tap > Talk.In the Friends list, tap the picture to the

136 SocialDo one of the following:Tap Accept in the menu that opens to accept the invitation.Tap Cancel if you don’t want to chat with and share your

Social 137Blocking a friendYou can block a friend from sending you messages. When blocked, your friend is also removed from your Friends list.Press H

138 SocialSelect the Vibrate check box to vibrate your phone when you receive a new Google Talk message. Showing or hiding the mobile indicator to fr

EmailUsing Gmail/Google Mail Gmail/Google Mail is Google’s web-based email service. Gmail/Google Mail is configured when you first set up your phone.

14 Mail ...150Adding

140 Email65471321 Folder (or Label) and number of unread email messages. 2 Unread messages are displayed in bold. 3 Checked email. Select one or m

Email 141Switching to another Google AccountIf you have set up more than one Google Account on your phone, you can switch between accounts in Gmail/G

142 Email3121 Message subject. 2 Message label. 3 Online status. Appears when the contact is a Google Talk friend and you are signed in to Google

Email 143Replying to or forwarding an email messageIn the message thread, scroll down to the end of the conversation.Tap Reply, Reply to all, or Forw

144 EmailReporting a conversation as spamThe Gmail/Google Mail webmail service works hard to prevent spam (unwanted and unsolicited “junk” mail) from

Email 145451231 Recipient. 2 Subject. 3 Attachment.4 Enter your message here.5 Tap to remove the attachment.After composing your message, tap Se

146 EmailYou can create a signature consisting of multiple lines of text. At the end of each line of text, tap on the onscreen keyboard to create a

Email 147Do one of the following:While reading a message, touch the star in its header.When viewing a conversation, touch its star to start the newes

148 EmailTo set synchronization for a particular label, tap the label. You can select to synchronize the default number of days, or you can sync all

Email 149Changing Gmail/Google Mail settingsPress HOME , and then tap > Gmail/Google Mail.In the Inbox, press MENU and then tap Settings.Set t

15Calendar view settings ...170Sending a vCalendar ...

150 EmailMailThe Mail application lets you send and receive email from your webmail or other accounts, using POP3 or IMAP. It also lets you access yo

Email 151Viewing your email inboxPress HOME , and then tap > Mail. Tap a tab at the bottom of the screen to filter the inbox. 123541 Tap to v

152 EmailInbox filter tabs ReceivedDisplays email messages as individual items. ConversationsDisplays messages as conversations, grouped according to

Email 153Refreshing an email accountWhatever your automatic synchronization settings are, you can also synchronize your sent and received emails manu

154 EmailSetting out of the office statusYou can set your Out of Office status and auto-reply message right from your phone.Press HOME , and then t

Email 155Composing and sending an email messagePress HOME , and then tap > Mail. On the email account Inbox, press MENU and then tap Compose.F

156 EmailAudio. Select Voice Recorder to make a voice recording and attach it, or Files to attach a music file or voice recording from your storage c

Email 157Editing email account settingsPress HOME , and then tap > Mail.Switch to the email account you want to edit.Press MENU and then tap M

158 EmailDeleting an email accountPress HOME , and then tap > Mail. Switch to the email account you want to delete.Press MENU, and then tap Mo

CalendarAbout CalendarUse your phone’s Calendar to create and manage your events, meetings, and appointments. You can also set up your phone to stay i

16 Connecting to another Wi-Fi network ... 189Adding the Data connection and Wi-Fi widgets ...

160 CalendarCreating a calendar eventYou can create events that appear on your phone only, as well as events that sync with your Google Calendar, you

Calendar 1616. Enter the event location and description.7. Set the reminder time.You can add another reminder time in a Google Calendar event. Pres

162 CalendarSending a meeting request using Calendar (Exchange ActiveSync only)If you have an Exchange ActiveSync account set up on your phone, you c

Calendar 163Month viewIn Month view, you’ll see markers on days that have events.When in Month view:Tap on the bottom left of the screen to switch

164 CalendarDay and Agenda viewsDay view displays a list of the events of one day and also shows weather information at the bottom of the screen when

Calendar 165Week viewWeek view displays a chart of the events of one week.When in Week view:You can press and hold on a time slot to create a new eve

166 CalendarViewing, editing or deleting an eventYou can view, edit, or delete events you created. You can also view event invitations that other peo

Calendar 167While viewing the summary of an event on the Event details screen, press MENU and then tap Delete event.In Day, Agenda or Week view, pres

168 CalendarDisplaying and synchronizing calendarsYou can select which calendars to show or hide on your phone’s Calendar, and which ones to keep syn

Calendar 169Adding a Google Calendar to sync withOnly the calendars that you’ve created or subscribed to on the Web, but previously removed from your

17Reconnecting a headset or car kit ...207Disconnecting or unpairing from a Bluetooth dev

170 CalendarDefault reminder timeChoose how soon before an event you want to be notified.Select ringtoneChoose a ringtone to sound when you receive a

Calendar 171Include weatherMake sure this check box is selected so that weather information is shown in Day view’s event list.CityBy default, Day vie

172 CalendarIf you chose to send by email, a new message window opens and automatically includes the vCalendar as an attachment. Your default email a

Clock and WeatherAbout the HTC Clock widgetThe HTC Clock widget that’s by default added on the Home screen shows your current date, time, and location

174 Clock and WeatherAbout the Clock applicationThe Clock application is more than just a regular date and time clock. It functions as a desk clock t

Clock and Weather 1751 Desk Clock tab2 World Clock tab3 Alarm Clock tab4 Stopwatch tab5 Timer tabUsing Desk ClockOpening the Clock application b

176 Clock and Weather1 The alarm clock indicator shows whether the alarm clock is on or off. To find out how to turn on and set the alarm clock, see

Clock and Weather 177Using World ClockUse the Clock application’s World Clock screen to check the current time in several places around the globe sim

178 Clock and WeatherSetting the time zone, date, and timeTo set the time zone, date, and time on your phone manually, you need to turn off auto time

Clock and Weather 179Adding a city to the World Clock screenAdd more cities to the World Clock screen so you can instantly check the date and time in

18 Viewing photos on Flickr ...230Working with photos ...

180 Clock and WeatherSetting an alarmPress HOME and then tap the HTC Clock widget on the Home screen.Tap the Alarms tab.Select the check box of an

Clock and Weather 181Changing alarm sound settingsIf you’ve set one or more alarms, you can change their settings such as the alarm volume, how long

182 Clock and WeatherChecking weatherIf you consented to turn location service on when you were setting up your phone for the first time, you’ll see

Clock and Weather 183The Weather application automatically downloads and displays the latest weather updates. You can also download the most recent w

184 Clock and WeatherChanging the order of cities on the Weather screenPress HOME , tap , and then tap Weather.On the Weather screen, press MENU a

Clock and Weather 185About the Weather widgetUse the Weather widget to instantly check weather forecasts of your current location and other cities wi

InternetData connectionSettings for connecting to the Verizon data network are already preconfigured on your device, and your device is ready to conne

Internet 187Accessing data services while roaming may incur significant charges. Inquire about the data roaming tariffs with Verizon Wireless before

188 InternetWhen your phone is connected to a wireless network, the Wi-Fi icon appears in the status bar and tells you the approximate signal stren

Internet 189If you want to remove the wireless network settings on your phone, tap Forget on this window. You need to enter the settings again if you

19Finding your friends with Google Latitude (available by country) ...

190 InternetTo learn how to add widgets, refer to “Adding a widget to your Home screen” in the Personalizing chapter.Connecting to a virtual private

Internet 191Setting up secure credential storageIf your network administrator instructs you to download and install security certificates, you must f

192 InternetWhen prompted, enter your log in credentials, and then tap Connect. When you are connected, the VPN connected icon appears in the notif

Internet 193Going to a web pageOn the browser screen, press MENU and then tap the URL field on top of the screen.2. Enter the web page address using

194 InternetBrowsing full versions of all web sitesSome web sites display a mobile version of their pages to phone web browsers. You can choose to vi

Internet 195Use your thumb and index fingers to ‘pinch’ the web page to zoom out.Selecting a link in a web pageYou can tap a link with your finger to

196 InternetYou can also navigate to a link on a web page and select it using the optical joystick. This is particularly useful when viewing text and

Internet 197Switching between browser windowsWhile viewing a web page, press MENU and then tap Windows.Select the browser window you want to view by

198 InternetDownloading applications from the webBefore you can download applications from the web, you must first enable downloading from the phone

Internet 199Selecting text1. Press and hold on a word.To select text in a link, press and hold the link, and then tap Copy text.2. Drag the start a

2 Before you do anything else, please read thisCharge the batteryThe battery in your phone hasn’t been charged yet. While your phone is charging, it’s

20 Recording your voice ...270Recording your voice ...

200 InternetCopying and pasting textAfter you have selected the text you want to copy, tap . The selected text is then copied to the clipboard.In a

Internet 201Bookmarking a web pageWhile viewing a web page, press MENU, and then tap Add bookmark. The New bookmark screen opens.Edit the bookmark na

202 InternetViewing a page that you often visitPress HOME , and then tap, and then tap > Internet.Press MENU, and then tap Bookmarks.On the Mo

Internet 203Using your phone as a modem (tethering)Get online with your notebook or desktop computer at any time, using your phone’s data connection.

204 InternetSECURITY WARNING: This device allows you to create a 3G Mobile Hotspot wireless network, which may be accessible by unauthorized users.

BluetoothUsing BluetoothBluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology that allows devices to exchange information over a distance of a

206 BluetoothChanging the phone nameThe phone name identifies your phone to other devices.Press HOME > MENU, and then tap Settings > Wireless

Bluetooth 207If automatic pairing fails, enter the passcode supplied with your headset.The pairing and connection status is displayed below the hands

208 BluetoothDisconnecting or unpairing from a Bluetooth deviceDisconnecting a Bluetooth devicePress HOME > MENU, and then tap Settings > Wir

Bluetooth 209Sending information from your phone to another deviceYou can send the following types of information, depending on the device you are se

21Adjusting the screen brightness manually ...290Adjusting the time before the screen turns off ...

210 BluetoothMusic track. With the track displayed on the Now playing screen, press MENU, and then tap Share > Bluetooth.Voice recording. On the m

Bluetooth 211Receiving information from another deviceYour device is capable of receiving a wide variety of file types with Bluetooth, including phot

212 BluetoothWhen you open a received file, what happens next depends on the file type:Media files and documents are usually opened directly in a comp

CameraCamera basicsWhether traveling for business or fun, enjoy taking photos and videos of your trip and encounters with your phone’s camera.Be sure

214 Camera143251 Menu tabTap to open the menu panel and change camera settings. See “Changing camera settings” for details. 2 View buttonTap to

Camera 215Using the optical joystick as the shutter releaseThe optical joystick works as the shutter release for the camera. Press the optical joysti

216 CameraZoomingBefore taking a photo or video, you can first use the onscreen zoom bar to zoom in or out of your subject.1. To display the onscree

Camera 217Taking a photoPress HOME and then tapand then tap Camera.Before taking the photo, you can zoom in first on your subject. See “Zooming” t

218 CameraCamera flash doesn’t turn on?Using the flash eats up much battery power. To save battery power, the camera disables the flash (even when yo

Camera 219Face detectionWhen you’re auto focusing the phone’s camera to take photos or capture videos of people, the camera can automatically recogni

BasicsInside the boxYou will find the following inside the box:PhoneUSB cableBatteryAC adapterQuick start guideRF brochureProduct safety and warranty

220 CameraTo stop capturing, press the optical joystick again.Choose what you want to do with the video you’ve just captured. See “Review screen“ for

Camera 221 ExposureThere’s a Brightness bar that allows you to adjust the brightness level. Slide your finger up or down the Brightness bar to incre

222 CameraResolutionSelect a photo or video resolution to use for capturing.Widescreen (photo mode only)When this check box is selected (default), ph

Camera 223Metering modeSet how the camera measures the amount of light to calculate the best exposure:Spot metering mode allows the camera to measure

224 CameraShutter soundSelect or clear this check box, depending on whether you want the camera to play a shutter sound when you press the shutter re

GalleryAbout the Gallery applicationUsing the Gallery application, you can view photos and watch videos that you’ve taken with your phone’s camera, do

226 GalleryThe following are preset albums:Camera shots lets you view photos and videos that are stored in the camera’s folder.Photos and videos that

Gallery 227If there are photos or videos under the root path of your storage card (that are not contained in folders), they will be grouped under the

228 GalleryTo change back to displaying photos and videos in a filmstrip, press MENU and then tap Filmstrip view.Whether you’re in filmstrip or grid

Gallery 229Zooming in or out on a photoThere are two ways you can zoom in or out of a photo:Tap the screen twice quickly to zoom in, then tap the scr

Basics 23Your PhoneFront panel3921876541 Earpiece Listen to a phone call from here.2 MENUPress to open a list of actions that you can do on the cur

230 GalleryViewing photos in your social networksUsing the Gallery application, you can view your photos and your friends’ photos that are in your so

Gallery 231Working with photosWhether you’re browsing photos in filmstrip or grid view in the Gallery application, you can press and hold on a photo

232 GalleryTo adjust the crop box size, press and hold the edge of the box. When directional arrows appear, drag your finger inward to or outward to

Gallery 233Sending photos or videos by emailYou can send several photos, videos, or both in an email message. They are added as file attachments in y

234 GallerySending photos or videos using BluetoothYou can select several photos, videos, or both and send them to someone’s phone or your computer u

Gallery 235Sharing photos on FlickrYou need to be logged in to your Flickr account to be able to upload pictures.Press HOME , tap , and then tap G

236 GalleryPress HOME , tap , and then tap Gallery.Tap the album where the videos you want to share are in.Tap and then on the Share options men

MusicAbout the Music applicationEnjoy listening to songs and music on your phone using the Music application. You need to copy music files to your sto

238 Music234567181 Tap to turn shuffle on or off. (Shuffle is off when button is gray.)2 Press and drag your finger across the progress bar to jump

Music 239Press the VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN button to adjust the playback volume.If you are using the wired headset to listen to music, press the cen

24 Basics3 HOMEWhile on any application or screen, press to return to the Home screen.While on the main Home screen, press to show a snapshot of the

240 MusicCreating a playlistPersonalize your music experience by creating music playlists. Make a playlist containing just your favorite songs or cre

Music 241Adding more songs to a playlistIn the Library, tap or slide your finger on the bottom row to go to the Playlists category.Tap a playlist to

242 MusicDeleting playlistsIn the Library, tap or slide your finger on the bottom row to go to the Playlists category.Press MENU and then tap Delete

Music 243Sending music using BluetoothYou can select a song from the Music application’s Library and send it to someone’s phone or your computer usin

Maps and locationUsing Google MapsGoogle Maps lets you track your current location, view real-time traffic situations, and receive detailed directions

Maps and location 245Finding your locationPress HOME , and then tap > Maps.On the Google Maps screen, press MENU and then tap My Location. Your

246 Maps and locationGetting an address and additional information for a locationTouch & hold a location on the map. A balloon opens over the loc

Maps and location 247Viewing map layersInitially, Google Maps opens with a street map. You can view additional map layers, such as satellite images,

248 Maps and locationLatitude. When you have joined Latitude, you can view your friends’ locations as a layer on the map. For information, see “Findi

Maps and location 249As you enter information, a list of all the places which you have searched or visited before appears on the screen. You can also

Basics 25Back panel1312111010 8 megapixel camera 11 Back cover12 Dual LED flashlight13 Speaker

250 Maps and locationGetting directionsUse Google Maps to get detailed directions to your destination.While viewing a map, press MENU and then tap Di

Maps and location 251When you are finished viewing or following the directions, press MENU and then tap More > Clear map to reset the map. Your de

252 Maps and locationFinding your friends with Google Latitude (available by country)Google Latitude™ user location service lets you and your friends

Maps and location 253If prompted, tap Yes. If your friends already use Latitude, they receive an email request and a notification on Latitude. If the

254 Maps and locationConnecting with and managing friendsTap a friend’s contact details balloon in map view or tap a friend in list view to open the

Maps and location 255Changing privacy settingsYou have control over how and when you can be found by your friends. Only the last location sent to Lat

256 Maps and locationUsing HTC FootprintsHTC Footprints™ provides an easy way to record favorite places and revisit those places. A footprint consist

Maps and location 257Revisiting a footprintPress HOME , and then tap > Footprints. At the bottom of the screen, slide your finger to select th

258 Maps and location2311 Search for the address in Google Maps. 2 Open the web page.3 Show the GPS location in Google Maps.Editing or deleting a

Maps and location 259Press HOME , tap > Footprints, and then do any of the following:To export all your footprints, on the All footprints tab

26 BasicsTop panel141514 POWERWhen the phone is off, press to turn on the phone.When the phone is on and the screen is unlocked, press to turn the p

More appsWatching videos on YouTubeYouTube is an online video streaming service that allows you to view videos that have been uploaded by YouTube memb

More apps 261Press MENU to rank, comment on, share, flag as inappropriate, and interact with the video in other ways.Press BACK to stop playback, a

262 More appsCapturing a video and sharing it on YouTubeYou need to be signed in to your Google Account to upload your video to YouTube.Press HOME

More apps 263Zoom to change the zoom level to either Fit to screen or Fit to width. This is not available when Reformatted is selected for View.Go to

264 More appsWhile viewing a file, you can:Pinch the screen to zoom in or out or use the zoom controls on the screen to zoom in or out.For Excel file

More apps 265Keeping track of your stocksUse Stocks to get the latest stock updates for stock quotes and market indices you follow. 12341 List of yo

266 More appsAdding a stock quote or stock market indexPress HOME , and then tap > Stocks. On the Stocks screen, tap at the bottom-right cor

More apps 267Select the Auto-sync data check box. Downloading stock information automatically may incur additional fees from Verizon Wireless.Tap Set

268 More appsListening to the radioFM Radio lets you listen to FM radio stations on your phone. You need to connect a headset first to the audio jack

More apps 2697 Tap to change the name of the current station you are tuned into.8 Tap to fine tune the radio frequency by +0.1 MHz.9 Radio signal

Basics 27Left panel16171816 VOLUME UPWhile on a call, press to increase earpiece volume.While not on a call, press to increase the ringer volume.Whi

270 More appsMinimizing or turning off FM RadioDo one of the following:Press BACK to minimize and keep FM Radio running in the background so you ca

More apps 271On the All recording screen, press and hold the voice recording you want to share, and then tap Share on the options menu.On the Share o

272 More appsHold the device’s microphone near your mouth and speak your search query clearly into the microphone (for example “New York City”).The w

More apps 273NavigatorNavigator gives you quick and convenient access to the phone, voice search, and navigation apps such as Footprints and Google M

274 More appsUsing FlashlightNever get caught in the dark again. The Flashlight application turns on your phone’s LED flashlight to shine a light whe

More apps 275Finding and installing apps from Android MarketAndroid Market™ is the place to go to find new apps for your phone. Choose from a wide va

276 More appsPaid apps are currently only available in certain countries.Finding and installing an applicationWhen you install apps from Android Mark

More apps 277You need a Google Checkout account to purchase items on Android Market. See “Creating a Google Checkout account” to set up a Google Chec

278 More appsWhen you’ve used Google Checkout once to purchase an application from Android Market, the phone remembers your password, so you don’t ne

More apps 279Uninstalling an applicationYou can uninstall any application that you have downloaded and installed from Android Market.Press HOME , a

28 BasicsBefore turning on your phoneBack coverRemoving the back coverRemove the back cover to access the battery compartment and storage card slot.W

280 More appsTap an application, and then choose how to share it:Facebook Post the link to Facebook.See “Facebook for HTC Sense and Facebook for Andr

More apps 281When your friends see the link in your sent text, email, or status update, they can simply tap the link to go directly to the game or ap

282 More appsSkype™Skype mobile allows you to make and receive unlimited Skype-to-Skype calls or instant messages to anyone on Skype around the world

More apps 283Amazon MP3Find and buy millions of MP3 songs at Amazon.com. All music downloads are DRM-free, so you’re not restricted in how you use yo

284 More appsVZ Navigator®Tells you where you are and what's nearby using Bing™ search. Transform your phone into a powerful navigation device a

SecurityProtecting your phone with a screen lockYou can secure your phone by requiring a screen unlock pattern, a numeric PIN, or a password every tim

286 SecurityTo change your unlock screen pattern, press HOME > MENU, and then tap Settings > Security > Change screen lock.When you fail

SettingsSettings on your phoneControl and customize phone settings on the Settings screen.To open the Settings screen, press HOME > MENU, and th

288 SettingsDisplayTurn automatic screen rotation on or off, and set the screen brightness and screen timeout.Accounts & syncLog in or out from y

Settings 289SD & phone storageCheck the available storage card and phone memory. You can also reset the phone. See the Backup, Update and Reset c

Basics 29Inserting the storage cardRemove the back cover. Refer to “Removing the back cover.”If the battery is installed, remove the battery. Refer t

290 SettingsChanging display settingsAdjusting the screen brightness manuallyPress HOME > MENU, and then tap Settings > Display > Brightn

Settings 291Recalibrating the G-sensorRecalibrate the screen if you feel that the screen orientation does not respond properly to the way you hold th

292 SettingsChanging sound settingsSetting a sound profileSwitch to vibrate or silent mode, or use the normal phone sound settings.Press HOME >

Settings 293Changing the phone languageWhen you turn your phone on for the first time, you are prompted to select the language you would like to use.

294 SettingsCut down on activities such as Internet browsing. Wireless data consumes a lot of power.Avoid making very long phone calls or using the c

Settings 295Clearing application cache and dataPress HOME > MENU, and then tap Settings. Scroll down the screen, and then tap Applications >

296 SettingsChecking information about your phonePress HOME > MENU, and then tap Settings.Scroll down the screen, and then tap About phone. Sel

Backup, update and resetBacking up your contactsYour phone features Verizon Backup Assistant, which automatically backs up your contacts to an online

298 Backup, update and resetManually backing up your contactsPress HOME > MENU, and then tap Settings. Scroll down the screen, and then tap Acc

Backup, update and reset 299Checking for phone system software updates manuallyPress HOME > MENU, then tap Settings.Scroll down the screen, and

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30 BasicsBatteryYour phone comes with a rechargeable Lithium-ion polymer or Lithium-ion battery and is designed to use only manufacturer-specified or

300 Backup, update and resetOn the Factory data reset screen, tap Reset phone, and then tap Erase everything. Performing a factory reset using phone

SpecificationsCPU speed 1 GHzPlatform Android™ with HTC Sense™Memory ROM: 512 MBRAM: 576 MBDimensions (LxWxT) 4.63 x 2.30 x 0.47 inches (117.5 x 58.5

302 SpecificationsConnectivity Bluetooth® 2.1 with FTP/OPP for file transfer, A2DP for wireless stereo headsets, and PBAP for phonebook access from t

IndexSymbols3G 1863G Mobile Hotspot 203AAdding a city to the Weather screen 183Adding a city to the World Clock screen 179Adding a new contact 80

304 IndexConnecting your phone to a computer 44Copying files to and from the storage card 46Creating a calendar event 160Creating a playlist 240C

Index 305IImporting contacts from the storage card 82Internet 186Inviting guests to your event (Google Account only) 161KKeyboard 90LLibrary (Mus

306 IndexQQuickoffice 263RRearranging or removing widgets and icons on your Home screen 58Recalibrating the G-sensor 291Recording your voice 270R

Index 307TTaking a photo 217Tethering 203Text message 97Timer 174Time zone 178Turning off your phone 34Turning on your phone 34Twitter 126Twi

Basics 31Charging the batteryThe battery is partially charged when shipped. Before you turn on and start using your phone, it is recommended that you

32 BasicsAs the battery is being charged, the notification LED shows a solid red light when the battery is being charged. The light turns to solid gr

Basics 33DragPress and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to drag. While dragging, do not release your finger until you have reache

34 BasicsGetting startedOnce you’ve installed your battery, you can turn on your phone and start using it.Turning on your phonePress the POWER button

Basics 35Choose the phone language you want to use, and then tap Next.Your phone walks you through a tutorial on how to use the onscreen keyboard. Fo

36 BasicsTo learn how to set up POP3 and Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts, see the Sync and Email chapters to learn how to set up these account

Basics 37Waking up from Sleep modeYour phone wakes up automatically when you have an incoming call. To wake up your phone manually, press the POWER b

38 BasicsHome screenThe Home screen provides you with a weather clock that shows the time and weather of your current location. Tap the respective it

Basics 39Navigating the Home screenYou can go to the extended Home screen by sliding your finger horizontally across the screen to go to the left or

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40 BasicsPhone status and notificationsPhone status iconsThese are the icons that may appear on the phone status area of the status bar:3G data trans

Basics 41Notification iconsThese are the icons that may appear on the notifications area of the status bar:New Gmail/Google Mail message More (not di

42 BasicsChecking notificationsNotification icons on the status bar report the arrival of new messages, calendar events, alarms set and ongoing setti

Basics 43Closing the Notifications panelDo one of the following:Press and hold the bottom bar of the Notifications panel, then slide your finger up t

44 BasicsAdjusting the media volumeWhen playing music or watching video, press the VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN buttons on the left panel of the phone to

Basics 45Disk driveThis mode is available only when you have installed a microSD card on your phone. Select this mode when you want to use your stora

46 BasicsCopying files to and from the storage cardConnect the phone to your computer using the supplied USB cable.When the Connect to PC dialog box

Basics 47Searching your phone and the WebYou can search for information on your phone and on the Web by using Google search. Some applications, such

48 BasicsSearching the Web and your phone using Google searchPress HOME > SEARCH . Enter the search item in the Google search box. As you type

PersonalizingMaking your phone truly yoursMake your phone look and sound just the way you want it. Personalize your phone with a different wallpaper,

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50 PersonalizingYou can also download or copy ringtones or songs to your phone’s storage card. To find out how you can copy files to your storage car

Personalizing 51Verizon (default) Work PlayCustomizing and saving a sceneAfter selecting a preset scene, you can add widgets and other elements, arra

52 PersonalizingUnder My scenes, make sure the Current (unsaved) option is selected and then tap Save. Enter a new scene name for your Home screen an

Personalizing 53Tap My photos to select a photo that you have taken using the camera or copied to your storage card. Crop the photo and then tap Save

54 Personalizing You can also add widgets that allow you to quickly switch on or off certain settings of your phone, such as Wi-Fi, Mobile Network, B

Personalizing 55Adding application icons and other shortcuts on your Home screenPlace application icons on your Home screen to open applications quic

56 PersonalizingTo add an application icon on the Home screen, you can also press HOME , tap , and then press and hold an application icon. Withou

Personalizing 57Creating a new folder and adding items to itPress HOME . Go to the part of the Home screen where there’s space to add a new folder.

58 PersonalizingRenaming a folderTap the folder to open it.Press and hold the folder window’s title bar.Enter a new folder name and then tap OK.Rearr

Personalizing 59Removing a widget or iconPress and hold the widget or icon you want to remove.The phone vibrates and you’ll see a green box around th

6 Conventions used in this guideIn this user guide, we use the following symbols to indicate useful and important information:This is a note. A note o

Phone callsMaking callsThere are several convenient methods to make a call from your phone.Calling somebody using your phone You can either dial a num

Phone calls 61To call a different phone number associated with the contact, tap at the right side of the contact name. On the contact details scree

62 Phone callsWhen the Voice Dialer message box appears and you see “Listening” on the screen, say “Call [name of person]” in a clear voice into the

Phone calls 63In the email body, tap the phone number. The phone dialer screen opens with the phone number already entered.The phone will recognize a

64 Phone callsEditing a country’s international call settingsPress HOME > MENU, and then tap Settings > Call > Assisted Dialing.Under Refe

Phone calls 65Answering an incoming callDepending if the display is on or off, you need to:If the display is on, tap Answer.If the display is off, th

66 Phone callsAutomatically scaling down the ring volume when picking up the phoneYou can set your phone to automatically scale down the ring volume

Phone calls 67Press HOME , and then tap .Press MENU, and then tap settings > Edit default message.Enter the new message, and then tap OK. Usi

68 Phone callsWhen you receive another call, tap Answer to accept the second call, and to put the first call on hold.To switch between callers, tap t

Phone calls 69Not all mobile networks support conference calling. Contact Verizon Wireless for details.Muting the microphone during a callOn the scre

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70 Phone callsUsing call historyWhen you miss a call, the missed call icon ( ) appears in the title bar. Use the Call history tab in the People app

Phone calls 71You can also access call history from the People application. See the People chapter for more information.Adding a new phone number to

72 Phone callsClearing the call history listPress HOME , and then tap .Tap at the bottom-right corner of the screen.Do one of the following:To r

Phone calls 73Auto RetryWhen enabled, the phone automatically redials a number when the attempted call fails.TTY modeAllow the use of a TTY (teletype

74 Phone callsVisual Voice MailVisual Voice Mail allows the management of voice mail directly from the phone rather than accessing your voice mail vi

Phone calls 75Tap Menu and sort and delete voice mails, call your voice mail box, configure voice mail settings, and more. You can also synch with th

PeopleAbout PeopleIn People, you can easily manage your communications with contacts via phone, messaging, and email. You can also view updates on the

People 77Facebook See “Adding an account” in the Accounts and sync chapter for details. People screenThe People screen gives you easy access to all y

78 PeopleSetting up My contact cardMy contact card provides a convenient way to store your personal contact information so that you can easily send i

People 791234561 Create a new contact.2 Tap to edit your My contact card.3 This icon appears when the contact:Has sent you a new text or email mes

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80 PeopleTo view only contacts of a particular type, for example Google contacts or Facebook contacts, press MENU, tap View, and select the contact t

People 81Merging contact informationMerge duplicated contacts on your phone to avoid clutter and confusion. If you have the same contact appear in yo

82 PeopleEditing a contact’s informationPress HOME , and then tap > People.On the All tab, press and hold the contact, and then tap Edit conta

People 83You can only import contacts that were exported to the storage card using the Export to SD card feature on the phone. See “Backing up your c

84 PeopleYou can also send a vCard via Bluetooth. To learn how to send files through Bluetooth, see the Bluetooth chapter. Sending your contact infor

People 85If your contacts list is long, you can use the search bar to search for contacts quickly, or tap to hide the onscreen keyboard and scroll

86 PeopleSending an SMS/MMS message or email to a groupPress HOME , and then tap > People.On the Groups tab, tap the group you want to send an

People 871 Details tabShows the information you have stored for the contact, and allows you to get in touch with the contact directly by tapping any

88 PeoplePeople widgetPut the group of people you contact most right on the Home screen of your phone by adding them as the People widget. Using the

People 89Getting in touch with a contactPress HOME , and then go to the People widget.Tap a contact (photo not the name) on the widget. The default

9Connecting your phone to a computer ... 44Copying files to and from the storage card

KeyboardUsing the onscreen keyboardWhen you start a program or select a field that requires text or numbers, the onscreen keyboard becomes available.U

Keyboard 91Changing the onscreen keyboard layoutYou can choose from three different keyboard layouts to suit your typing style. To change the keyboar

92 KeyboardThis is the Backspace key. Tap to delete the previous character.Tap to hide the onscreen keyboard.Tap to activate voice input. When prompt

Keyboard 93Adding a word to the predictive text dictionaryYour phone comes with a list of words that it references for predictive text suggestions. S

94 KeyboardAdjusting touch input settingsOpen the Touch Input settings by doing one of the following:On any of the keyboard layouts, press and hold

Keyboard 95Text inputQWERTYPredictionSelect to enable the word prediction feature which provides a list of possible words that reflect the characters

96 KeyboardVibrate when typingSelect to enable vibration feedback whenever you tap a key on the keyboard. Finger touch precisionCalibration toolTap t

MessagesAbout MessagesMessages lets you compose and send text (SMS) and multimedia messages (MMS) to other mobile phones.To open your message inbox, p

98 MessagesSending text and multimedia messagesSend short text messages (SMS) and multimedia messages (MMS) to other mobile phones. If you exceed the

Messages 99Tap the text box that contains the text “Tap to compose”, and then start composing your message.When done, tap Send to send the text messa