HTC Wildfire User Manual

Your HTC WildfireUser guide

10 Basics Top panel211 3.5mm audio jack2 POWERLeft panel211 VOLUME UP/DOWN2 USB connectorBack panel42311 5 megapixel camera2 LED flash

100 Email If you want to send a carbon copy (Cc) or a blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the email to other recipients, press MENU, and then tap Sho

101 Email Setting the priority for an email messageYou can set the priority for an email message that you send.While composing the message,

102 Email Changing email account settingsSwitch to the email account whose settings you want to change.Press MENU and then tap More > Set

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

104 Calendar Select your Google Account to create a Google Calendar event. If you have several Google Calendars on the Web, select one in wh

105 Calendar 2. Add details about the meeting, such as date and time, location, and more.3. Press MENU and then tap Meeting Invitation.4.

106 Calendar The color bars on the left side of the events indicate the type of calendar in which the event is part of. To find ou

107 Calendar Viewing, editing or deleting an eventYou can view, edit, or delete events you created. You can also view event invitations that

108 Calendar Calendar event remindersIf you have set at least one reminder for an event, the upcoming event icon will appear in the notifi

109 Calendar Displaying and synchronizing calendarsYou can select which calendars to show or hide on your phone’s Calendar, and which ones t

11 Basics Back coverRemoving the back coverRemove the back cover to access the battery compartment and storage card slot.With the phone turn

110 Calendar Changing Calendar settingsYou can change Calendar’s settings to specify how it displays events and how it notifies you of upcom

111 Calendar Sending a vCalendarYou can send a calendar event as a vCalendar to someone’s phone or your computer using Bluetooth. You can al

112 Clock and Weather Clock and WeatherAbout the HTC Clock widgetThe HTC Clock widget that’s by default added on the Home screen shows your

113 Clock and Weather Tap the tabs at the bottom row or slide your finger across the tabs to switch between the different functions of the C

114 Clock and Weather 5 Tap this button to dim the screen and go into screensaver mode. When in screensaver mode, the time and date will ch

115 Clock and Weather To change the time, tap Set time. Adjust the time by rolling the hour and minute scroll wheels onscreen and then tap O

116 Clock and Weather can:Enter the alarm Description and choose the Alarm sound to use.Tap Repeat. Select what days of the week to sound th

117 Clock and Weather Checking weatherIf you consented to turn location service on when you were setting up your phone for the first time, y

118 Clock and Weather Changing the order of cities on the Weather screenOn the Weather screen, press MENU and then tap Rearrange. Press and

119 Internet connections Internet connectionsData connectionYour phone will be automatically configured to use your mobile operator’s data c

12 Basics BatteryYour phone comes with a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery and is designed to use only manufacturer-specified original batter

120 Internet connections wireless networks.Tap Wi-Fi settings. The network names and security settings of detected Wi-Fi networks are displa

121 Internet connections A message box is then displayed showing the Wi-Fi network name, status, speed, signal strength, and more.If you wan

122 Internet connections Connecting to a virtual private network (VPN)From your phone, you can add, set up, and manage virtual private netwo

123 Internet connections Disconnecting from a VPNPress and hold the title bar, and then slide down your finger to open the Notifications pan

124 Web browser Web browserUsing your phone’s web browserOpen the web browser to start surfing the web. The browser is fully optimized and c

125 Web browser Changing the screen orientationThe phone automatically changes the screen orientation depending on how you are holding your

126 Web browser Pinch your thumb and index finger on a webpage to zoom out.Selecting a link in a web pageYou can tap a link with your finger

127 Web browser You can also navigate to a link on a web page and select it using the optical trackball. This is particularly useful when vi

128 Web browser You can also do the following:121 Tap a web page to display it in full screen. 2 Tap to close a web page.Downloading appl

129 Web browser Copying text, looking up information, and sharingYou can select text and then:Copy it.Look it up on Wikipedia or Google Dict

13 Basics Removing the batteryLift out the battery from the small opening on the left side of the battery compartment.Charging the batteryTh

130 Web browser When you select a larger block of text, the appearance of the markers changes. You can drag these markers up or down to sele

131 Web browser Viewing bookmarks and previously visited pagesYou can store as many bookmarks as you want on your phone. You can also access

132 Web browser Changing the view of bookmarks or most visited pagesPress MENU, and then tap Bookmarks.On the Bookmarks tab or the Most v

133 Bluetooth BluetoothBluetooth basicsBluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology that allows devices to exchange informa

134 Bluetooth 2. If the Bluetooth check box is not selected, select it to turn Bluetooth on.3. Make sure that the headset is discoverable.

135 Bluetooth Disconnecting or unpairing from a Bluetooth deviceDisconnecting a Bluetooth deviceFrom the Home screen, press MENU, and then t

136 Bluetooth Sending information using BluetoothYou can use Bluetooth to send information from your phone to another Bluetooth enabled devi

137 Bluetooth 4. Tap the name of the receiving device. If you haven’t paired with the receiving device before, tap Scan for devices first.5

138 Bluetooth Receiving information using BluetoothYour phone is capable of receiving a wide variety of file types with Bluetooth, including

139 Bluetooth 10. When a file is transferred, a notification is displayed. To open the file immediately, slide down the Notifications panel,

14 Basics Storage cardUse the microSD card to store your photos, videos, and music. You’ll find the microSD card already inserted in your ph

140 Camera CameraCamera basicsWhether traveling for business or fun, enjoy taking photos and videos of your trip and encounters with your ph

141 Camera Back. Return to the Viewfinder screen.Delete. Delete the captured photo or video.Share. Send the captured photo or video to anoth

142 Camera Taking a photo1. On the main Home screen, tap Camera.2. Before taking the photo, you can zoom in first on your subject. See “Zo

143 Camera Capturing a video1. From the Home screen, tap , and then tap Camcorder.2. Before capturing video, you can zoom in first on you

144 Camera Effect. You can apply a special effect to photos and videos that you will capture. Scroll through the Effect menu and choose from

145 Camera Time stamp (photo mode only)Select this check box when you want the date and time to be added on captured photos.Grid (photo mode

146 Gallery GalleryAbout the Gallery applicationUsing the Gallery application, you can view photos and watch videos that you’ve taken with y

147 Gallery Folders in your storage card that contain photos and videos will also be treated as albums and will be listed below the preset a

148 Gallery Whether you’re in filmstrip or grid view, you can press and hold on a photo or video to open a selection menu and choose what to

149 Gallery Editing your photosRotating and saving a photoOn the Gallery application’s Albums screen, tap an album.Choose whether to browse

15 Getting started Getting startedSwitching your phone on or offSwitching your phone onPress and hold the POWER button. Easy.When you turn o

150 Gallery Sending your photos and videosUsing the Gallery application, you can send photos and videos via email or MMS. You can also send

151 Gallery Sharing your photos and videos on the WebUsing the Gallery application, you can share photos on your social networks (such as Fa

152 Gallery Enter a different title and description on each photo. Scroll to the right to go to the next photo.6. Tap Upload.7. Select whi

153 Gallery Tap More details and enter the prompted information, such as description and tags, and select a privacy option.Tap Upload.Viewin

154 Gallery Commenting photos in your social networksAdd comments to your uploaded photos as well as your friends’ photos. 1. Do one of the

155 Music MusicPlaying musicEnjoy listening to songs and music on your phone using the Music application. You need to copy music files to yo

156 Music When you are playing music and the screen turns off, you can control the music playback right from the Lock screen when you “wake

157 Music Tap or slide your finger on the bottom row to change among the different categories. If you go to the Songs category, you can see

158 Music Setting a song as ringtoneYou can select a song from the Music application’s Library and set it as your phone’s ringtone or a ring

159 Music Checking if the song was added as a ringtoneFrom the Home screen, press MENU and then tap Settings.On the Settings screen, tap Sou

16 Getting started Setting up your phone for the first timeWhen you switch on your phone for the first time, you can set up your email accou

160 Maps and location Maps and locationTurning on location servicesIn order to find your location on your phone, you need to enable location

161 Maps and location Moving on the mapSwipe your finger on the screen or the optical trackball to view other areas of the map.Zooming in or

162 Maps and location Getting an address and additional information for a location1. Press and hold a location on the map. A balloon opens

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

164 Maps and location Searching for locations and placesIn Google Maps, you can search for a location, such as an address, a city or a type

165 Maps and location Getting directionsGet detailed directions to your destination. Google Maps can provide directions for travel by foot,

166 Maps and location Finding your friends with Google Latitude (available by country)Google Latitude™ user location service lets you and yo

167 Maps and location To see a friend’s profile and connect, tap the photo. Your friend’s name appears in a balloon. Tap the balloon to open

168 Maps and location HTC FootprintsAbout HTC FootprintsHTC Footprints™ provides an easy way to record favorite places and revisit those pla

169 Maps and location 2. Tap the footprint you want to revisit. 3. Scroll down to see more information. You can tap the information fields

17 Getting started Home screenYour Home screen is where you make your phone your own. It comes with a weather clock widget that shows the ti

170 Maps and location Importing footprintsYou can restore footprints you previously backed up to the storage card. You can also import .kmz

171 More apps More appsWatching videos on YouTubeThe YouTube application groups and lists videos by categories: Most viewed, Most discussed,

172 More apps Sharing a video link You can share a video by sending its link to your contacts.While watching a video, press MENU, and then t

173 More apps Viewing documents, presentations, and spreadsheetsQuickoffice lets you view Microsoft Office Word, Microsoft Office Excel, and

174 More apps Keeping track of your stocksUse the Stocks application to get the latest stock updates for stock quotes and market indices you

175 More apps Changing update schedule and color settingsDownloading stock information automatically may incur additional fees from your mob

176 More apps Using FM RadioYou need to connect a headset first to the audio jack of your phone to use FM Radio. FM Radio uses the stereo he

177 More apps Closing or turning off FM RadioPress BACK to close the FM Radio screen.FM Radio continues to run in the background, and you ca

178 More apps Recording your voiceVoice Recorder is useful for quickly recording your thoughts. You can also record your voice and set it as

179 More apps Reading news feedsUse the News application to subscribe to news feeds and keep up with the latest buzz on the Internet. Choose

18 Getting started Sleep modeSleep mode saves battery power by putting your phone into a low power state while the display is off. It also s

180 More apps Reading a storyFrom the Home screen, tap > News.On the Subscriptions tab, tap a channel.Tap a story to read it. While rea

181 More apps Changing update schedule and font settingsIn the News application, press MENU, tap Settings, and then do the following:Tap ToU

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

183 More apps To Do thisSearch for an appTap on the Android Market home screen, enter the name or type of app you’re looking for, and then

184 More apps Opening an installed applicationDo one of the following:If you see the icon on the status bar, open the Notifications panel,

185 More apps You’ll then see the list of games and applications that you downloaded and installed from Android Market.3. Tap an applicatio

186 Security SecurityProtecting your phone with a screen unlock patternYou can secure your phone by requiring a screen unlock pattern every

187 Security Forgot your screen unlock pattern?If you’ve forgotten your screen unlock pattern, you have up to five attempts to try and unloc

188 Settings SettingsSettings on your phoneControl and customize phone settings on the Settings screen.From the Home screen, press MENU, and

189 Settings SD & phone storage Check the available storage card and phone memory. From this screen, be sure to unmount your microSD car

19 Getting started Status and notificationsStatus iconsYou can tell a lot about your phone by checking the icons in its status bar. Here’s w

190 Settings Recalibrating the G-sensorRecalibrate the screen if you feel that the screen orientation does not respond properly to the way y

191 Settings Choosing the notification soundYou can choose a default sound for your phone to play whenever there are new notifications.From

192 Settings Changing the phone languageWhen you turn your phone on for the first time, you’re asked to choose the language you would like t

193 Settings Managing memoryChecking how much phone memory is available for useFrom the Home screen, press MENU, and then tap Settings.Scrol

194 Settings Checking information about your phoneFrom the Home screen, press MENU, and then tap Settings.Scroll down the screen, and then t

195 Update and reset Update and resetUpdating the phone softwareFrom time to time, software updates for your phone may be available. Your ph

196 Update and reset Restarting or factory resetting your phoneIf your phone becomes unresponsive or sluggish, try restarting your phone and

197 Specifications SpecificationsCPU speed 528 MHzPlatform Android™ with HTC Sense™MemoryROM: 512 MBRAM: 384 MBDimensions (LxWxT) 116.85 x 6

198 Index IndexAAccess point 120Airplane mode 45Alarm clock 116Album (Galleries application) 147Android Market 182App Sharing 184Audio

199 Index - sending photos or videos 151Event reminders 108Exchange ActiveSync 96, 101Extended Home screen 17FFacebook- commenting photo

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

20 Getting started Notification iconsA busy life means a busy phone. Notification icons on the status bar make it easy for you to keep on to

200 Index MMail application- about 96- Exchange ActiveSync 96, 101- POP3/IMAP account 96- settings 95, 102Meeting request 101, 104- sen

201 Index RRingtone 159- setting a song 159- trimming an MP3 159SScenes 29- customizing 30- deleting 30- renaming 30Screen unlock pat

202 Index Widgets 31World Clock 115- adding a city 116- setting a home city 115YYouTube 153- sharing videos 153- watching videos 172

21 Getting started Notification LEDThe notification LED shows a:Solid green light when the phone is connected to the power adapter or a comp

22 Getting started Finger gesturesTap When you want to type using the keyboard, select items onscreen such as application and settings icons

23 Getting started Using the optical trackball to interact with the touch screenBesides using finger gestures on the touch screen, you can a

24 Getting started Moving the cursor when entering textTo go back or forward one character in a word, slide your finger left or right. Slide

25 Getting started Adjusting the volumeAdjusting the ringer volume changes the volume level of the phone ring tone, whereas adjusting the me

26 Getting started Connecting your phone to a computerWhenever you connect your phone to a computer using the USB cable, the Connect to PC s

27 Getting started Copying files to or from the storage cardYou can copy your music, photos, and other files to your phone’s storage card.1.

28 Getting started Setting search optionsFrom the Home screen, press MENU, and then tap Settings. Scroll down the screen, and then tap Searc

29 Personalizing PersonalizingChanging the ringtoneChoose from the available selections of ringtones on your phone.From the Home screen, pre

3 Trademarks and copyrightsCopyright © 2010 HTC Corporation. All Rights Reserved.The HTC logo, the HTC quietly brilliant logo, HTC Wildfire

30 Personalizing From the Home screen, press MENU, and then tap Scenes.In the Choose a scene menu, select a preset scene and then tap Done.D

31 Personalizing Changing your wallpaperPersonalizing your wallpaper with your favorite photo is a quick and easy way to change the feel of

32 Personalizing Most HTC widgets are available in a variety of designs and sizes to suit your needs. Tap the right or left arrow button at

33 Personalizing Adding application icons and other shortcuts on your Home screenPlace application icons on your Home screen to open applica

34 Personalizing Adding folders on your Home screenUse folders to group related applications and other shortcuts to keep your Home screen ti

35 Personalizing Rearranging or removing widgets and icons on your Home screenRearrange the widgets and icons on your Home screen to give ro

36 Phone calls Phone callsMaking callsThere are several ways to call people with your phone.Making a call on the Phone dialer screenEither d

37 Phone calls Using speed dialUse speed dial to call a phone number with a single tap. For example, if you assign a contact’s number to the

38 Phone calls Calling a phone number in an emailOn the main Home screen, tap Mail. Open the email account where the email with the number i

39 Phone calls Receiving callsWhen you receive a phone call from a contact, the Incoming call screen appears and displays the caller ID icon

4 Conventions used in this guideIn this user guide, we use the following symbols to indicate useful and important information:This is a not

40 Phone calls Setting your phone to automatically adjust the ring volumeFrom the Home screen, press MENU, and then tap Settings > Sound

41 Phone calls Using in-call optionsWhen a call is in progress, use the buttons onscreen to mute or unmute the microphone or to turn on or o

42 Phone calls Muting the microphone during a callOn the screen, tap to toggle between turning the microphone on or off. When the micropho

43 Phone calls Using Call historyUse the Call history to check missed calls, your dialed numbers and received calls.Checking a missed callYo

44 Phone calls Adding a new phone number to your contacts from call historyOn the Call history screen, press and hold a phone number that yo

45 Phone calls Call servicesYour phone can directly link to the mobile phone network, and enable you to access and change the settings of va

46 People PeopleAbout PeopleWith the People application, you can sync your phone with contacts from your Google Account, computer, and Faceb

47 People Transferring contacts from your old phoneEasily transfer contacts from your old phone to your HTC Wildfire through Bluetooth. Depe

48 People People screenThe People screen has the following tabs: 2 3411 All tab Gives you access to all contacts on your phone, including G

49 People Your contacts listThe All tab of the People screen shows all your contacts, including Google contacts, Exchange ActiveSync contact

5 Contents ContentsBasics 9Inside the box 9Your phone 9Back cover 11Battery 12Storage card 14Getting started 15Switching y

50 People Adding a new contactFrom the Home screen, tap > People.On the All tab, tap Add contact at the top of the screen.3. Select th

51 People On the upper-right corner of the screen, tap or (if there are suggested links.)4. On the screen, you can:Under Suggest links,

52 People Editing a contact’s informationFrom the Home screen, tap > People.On the All tab, press and hold the contact, and then tap Ed

53 People Sending contact information as a vCardFrom the Home screen, tap > People.On the All tab, do the following:To send Do thisSome

54 People Contact groupsAssign contacts to groups so you can easily send a message or email to a whole group. You can also sync groups on yo

55 People Sending a message or email to a groupYou will be charged by your mobile provider for each message sent. For example, if you send a

56 People Updates and events tabShows the contact’s updates and events from social network accounts like Facebook, Twitter, and Flickr.You’l

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

58 People Getting in touch with a contactOn the Home screen, go to the People widget.Tap a contact (photo not the name) on the widget. The d

59 Keyboard KeyboardUsing the onscreen keyboardWhen you start a program or select a field that requires text or numbers, the onscreen keyboa

6 Contents Contact groups 54Contact information and conversations 55People widget 57Keyboard 59Using the onscreen keyboard 59Entering w

60 Keyboard Backspace key. Tap to delete the previous character.Language key. The key you see depends on the keyboard language you are curre

61 Keyboard Entering words with predictive textThe onscreen keyboard has predictive text to help you type quickly and accurately. Predictive

62 Keyboard Adjusting touch input settingsOpen the Touch Input settings by doing one of the following:On the onscreen keyboard, tap the Lang

63 Keyboard Finger touch precisionCalibration tool Tap to re-calibrate the keyboard touch accuracy. Re-calibrate the keyboard if you feel th

64 Messages MessagesAbout MessagesKeep in touch with important people in your life. Use the Messages application to compose and send text (S

65 Messages 3. Fill in one or more recipients. You can:Enter complete phone numbers directly in the To field. Press the Enter key after ent

66 Messages 4. To add a subject line, press MENU and then tap Add subject.5. Tap the box that says “Tap to compose”, and then enter your m

67 Messages Add a video Press MENU, and then tap Add video (you cannot add both a picture and a video on the same slide).Add music or a voic

68 Messages Send to or save an email address contained in the messageTap the email address. Then choose whether to send an email, send a mul

69 Messages Viewing push messagesPush messages contain a web link. Often, the link will be to download a file that you have requested, for e

7 Contents Checking weather 118About the Weather widget 119Internet connections 120Data connection 120Wi-Fi 121Using the Data connectio

70 Messages Any locked messages in the conversation thread will not be deleted unless you select the Delete locked messages check box.3. Wh

71 Messages Received messagesReceived notification Receive a notification in the status bar when a new message arrives.Play notification sou

72 Accounts and sync Accounts and syncSynchronizing with online accountsAbout online accountsYour phone can sync information with your Googl

73 Accounts and sync Synchronizing with a Google AccountSigning in to your Google Account lets you synchronize Gmail/Google Mail and your Go

74 Accounts and sync Removing an accountYou can remove an account to delete it and all information associated with it from your phone, for e

75 Accounts and sync About HTC SyncYou can use HTC Sync™ to synchronize contacts, calendar, and other information between your computer and

76 Accounts and sync Why don’t I see the Connect to PC screen on my phone? Check your default USB connection type in Settings > Connect t

77 Accounts and sync 2 Click Overview to see your phone’s basic software information and storage card usage, change the phone name, or inst

78 Accounts and sync CalendarYour phone can sync appointments and events with your calendar in Outlook (Outlook XP, Outlook 2003 or Outlook

79 Accounts and sync Files and documentsYou can sync files and documents from your computer to your phone. You can also sync email attachmen

8 Contents More apps 172Watching videos on YouTube 172Viewing a PDF 173Viewing documents, presentations, and spreadsheets 174Keeping tra

80 Accounts and sync Synchronizing your phoneAfter selecting and customizing the categories you want to sync, click the Sync now button.Alwa

81 Accounts and sync 5. To switch between the connected phones, click Devices on the top left corner of the Device panel, and then click th

82 Social SocialAbout Facebook for HTC SenseIf you signed in to your Facebook account when you turned on and set up your phone for the first

83 Social Using Friend StreamFriend Stream connects you to your social networks. Share and get updates from your Facebook, Twitter, and Flic

84 Social To find out more about sharing applications, see “Sharing games and applications” in the More apps chapter.3. Tap Share. Commenti

85 Social Tweeting on your phonePeep is a Twitter™ client that lets you enjoy “tweeting” on your phone. Post and read tweets, send and recei

86 Social Sending a direct messageYou can only send a direct message to someone who is following you.On the Peep screen, press MENU, and the

87 Social Chatting in Google TalkGoogle Talk is Google’s instant messaging program. It lets you communicate with other people that also use

88 Social Chatting on or off the recordYour Google Talk messages are stored, so you can review them later and even search for them in the Ch

89 Social Managing your Friends listAdding a friendYou can invite anyone with a Google Account to become your friend in Google Talk, so you

9 Basics BasicsInside the boxYou will find the following inside the box:PhoneBattery (preinstalled)microSD card (preinstalled)USB cablePower

90 Email EmailUsing Gmail/Google MailGmail/Google Mail is Google’s web-based email service. Gmail/Google Mail is configured when you first s

91 Email Switching to another Google AccountIf you have set up more than one Google Account on your phone, you can switch between accounts i

92 Email Tap Delete to delete the conversation from your Google Account. If you delete the conversation accidentally, you can tap Undo in th

93 Email If you want to send a carbon copy (Cc) or a blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the email to other recipients, press MENU and then tap Add C

94 Email To unstar a message, touch its star again. You can also tap a star in a conversation list to unstar all messages in the conversatio

95 Email Changing Gmail/Google Mail settings1. In the Inbox, press MENU and then tap Settings.2. Set the following options:Signature Enter

96 Email Using MailAbout MailThe Mail application lets you send and receive email from your webmail or other accounts, using POP3 or IMAP. I

97 Email Checking your Mail inboxFrom the Home screen, tap > Mail. Your email inbox is displayed.1231 Switch to a different email acco

98 Email Quickly browsing your inboxIf have a long list of email messages in your inbox, it may not be easy to browse the list and find an e

99 Email Managing email messagesDeleting an email message from the inboxOn the email account inbox, press and hold the message you want to d