Your HTC Flyer User guide
Contents Contents Getting started Inside the box 8 HTC Flyer 8 Top cover 10 SIM card 11 Storage card 12 Battery 13 Switching the power on or off 13 Entering your PIN 14 Finger gestures 14 Setting up HTC Flyer for the first time 15 Ways of getting contacts into HTC Flyer 15 Home screen 16 Basics Adjusting the volume 18 Sleep mode 18 Status and notifications 20 Notifications panel 22 Switching between recently opened apps 23 Where apps, data, and files are stored 24 Con
Contents Search and Web browser Searching HTC Flyer and the Web 37 Using the web browser 38 Private browsing 40 Downloading files and apps from the Web 40 Viewing bookmarks and previously visited pages 40 Setting browser options 42 Tablet pen and fun apps About the tablet pen 43 Choosing your pen type, color, and stroke 45 Highlighting and drawing in pen-integrated apps 46 Scribble mode 48 About Notes 49 Writing a note 50 Reviewing a note 51 Snapbooth and Camera Snapbooth 53
Contents Calendar About Calendar 98 Creating an event 98 Changing Calendar views 99 Managing Calendar events 100 Dismissing or snoozing event reminders 101 Showing or hiding calendars 101 Changing Calendar settings 102 About the Calendar widget 102 Maps and location Location settings 103 Locations 103 Google Maps 110 People Transferring contacts from your old phone 114 About the People app 115 Your contacts list 116 Setting up your profile 117 Importing contacts from your S
Contents Keeping track of your stocks 146 Viewing a PDF 147 Working on documents 148 Watching videos on YouTube 148 Sharing games and apps 150 HTC Sync About HTC Sync 151 Installing HTC Sync 151 Setting up HTC Sync to recognize HTC Flyer 152 Getting to know the workspace 152 Setting up synchronization 153 Synchronizing HTC Flyer 156 Installing an app from your computer to HTC Flyer 157 Downloading maps or purchasing services 157 Synchronizing another device with your computer
Contents Settings Settings on HTC Flyer 181 Changing display settings 182 Changing sound settings 184 Changing the language 184 Optimizing battery life 184 Managing memory 185 Checking information about HTC Flyer 187 Update and reset Software updates 188 Restarting HTC Flyer 189 Resetting HTC Flyer 189 Trademarks and copyrights Index
Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide In this user guide, we use the following symbols to indicate useful and important information: This is a note. A note often gives additional information, such as what happens when you choose to do or not to do a certain action. A note also provides information that may only be applicable to some situations. This is a tip.
Getting started Getting started Inside the box You will find the following inside the box: § HTC Flyer § Tablet pen § Tablet pen battery § USB cable § Power adapter § 3.5mm stereo headset § Protective case § Quick guide § Safety and regulatory guide § Call center card (hotline card) § Warranty card HTC Flyer Front panel 1. Front camera on or off indicator 2. Front camera 3.
Getting started Right panel 1. Microphones 2. VOLUME UP 3. VOLUME DOWN Back panel 1. Top cover 2. 5 megapixel camera 3. Speakers 4. USB connector Top panel 1. 3.5mm headset jack 2. POWER 3.
Getting started Top cover Removing the top cover Remove the top cover to access the SIM card and storage card slots. 1. Turn off HTC Flyer and hold it securely with the front facing down. 2. With your right and left thumbs, push the top cover out to remove it. Replacing the top cover 1. Align the two teeth underneath the top cover (one on each side) with the two notches on the top of HTC Flyer. 2.
Getting started SIM card You'll need a SIM card inserted in HTC Flyer to use a data connection. Both 1.8V and 3V SIM cards can be used. Inserting the SIM card 1. Turn off HTC Flyer and hold it securely with the front facing down. 2. Take the top cover off. 3. With the SIM card’s gold contacts facing down and its cut-off corner facing out, insert the SIM card into the SIM card slot. Removing the SIM card Make sure to switch off HTC Flyer before removing your SIM card. 1. Take the top cover off. 2.
Getting started Storage card HTC Flyer comes with a tablet storage that you can use to store your photos, videos, and music. If you need more storage space, you can insert a storage card into HTC Flyer. Inserting the storage card 1. Take the top cover off. 2. Insert the storage card into the storage card slot with its gold contacts facing down and push it until it clicks into place.
Getting started Battery HTC Flyer uses a rechargeable battery. How long the battery can last before it needs recharging depends on how you use HTC Flyer. The features and accessories you use can affect battery life. For example, leaving your Bluetooth® connection always on uses more power. Frequent web browsing also uses up a lot of battery power. Charging the battery The battery is partially charged when shipped.
Getting started Switching the power off 1. If the display is off, press the POWER button to turn it back on, then unlock the screen. 2. Press and hold the POWER button for a few seconds. 3. When the Power options menu appears, tap Power off. Entering your PIN Most SIM cards come with a PIN (personal identification number) set by your mobile operator. If you’re asked for a PIN, enter it and then tap OK. If you enter the wrong PIN three times, your SIM card is blocked. No problem.
Getting started Setting up HTC Flyer for the first time When you switch on HTC Flyer for the first time, you’ll be asked to set it up. You can choose how you want to connect to the Internet and whether you want your current location to be automatically detected. If you still have personal contacts and calendar events stored on your old phone, you can easily transfer them to HTC Flyer through Bluetooth as well.
Getting started Home screen Your Home screen is where you make HTC Flyer your own. It comes with a weather clock widget that shows the time and weather in your current location. You can also add your favorite applications, shortcuts, and widgets so they’re always just a tap away. To find out how, see Personalizing on page 29. Home screen buttons If you've done a software update to upgrade your tablet to Android 3.
Getting started Extended Home screen As you start to do more things with HTC Flyer, you might find that one Home screen is not enough. No problem. You can use up to four extra screens. It should be plenty. Slide your finger horizontally to the left or right and you’ll discover more space for adding icons, widgets, and more. Tap to return to the main Home screen (that is, the center home screen). Using Leap view To jump straight to the screen that you want, pinch the screen to show the Leap view.
Basics Basics Adjusting the volume Change the volume levels for notifications, alarms, and when you're playing back music or video on HTC Flyer. 1. Press the VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN button to adjust the volume. Depending on the current screen, you'll see an icon of the volume type you're adjusting: Notification sound for different notifications such as new email, calendar event reminders, and more. Media playback when in apps like Music. Sound for the alarms you set in Clock. 2.
Basics Waking up from Sleep mode To wake HTC Flyer up manually, press the POWER button. You’ll need to unlock the screen. HTC Flyer automatically wakes up when you have an event reminder or set an alarm. Unlocking the screen Pull up the ring to unlock the screen. If you have set up a screen unlock pattern, pin, or password, you will be asked to draw the pattern on the screen or enter the PIN or password before it unlocks.
Basics Status and notifications Status icons Here are some of the essential status icons that appear on the status bar: Signal strength Connected to a Wi-Fi® network HSPA connected Battery is full HSPA in use Battery is charging 3G connected Battery is low (20% remaining) 3G in use Battery is very low (10% or less remaining) GPRS connected Bluetooth is on GPRS in use Connected to a Bluetooth device EDGE connected Airplane mode EDGE in use Wired headset connected No signal Wired micr
Basics Notification icons Notification icons on the status bar make it easy for you to keep on top of your messages, calendar events, and alarms.
Basics Notifications panel Open the Notifications panel to see what event notification or new information you've received, check the battery status of HTC Flyer, or easily turn on settings such as Wi-Fi. Tap the rightmost area of the status bar to open the Notifications panel. § If you have pending notifications below the system clock, tap a balloon tip to respond to the notification or open its app. § Tap X to remove a notification from the list.
Basics Switching between recently opened apps You can easily access up to eight apps you just recently opened. 1. Tap at the bottom of the screen. 2. Scroll down the Recent apps panel to see all of your recently used apps. 3. In the Recent apps panel, tap an app to open it.
Basics Where apps, data, and files are stored HTC Flyer uses these storage types: Apps and data storage Apps are installed to this storage, labeled as Internal storage in your tablet settings. It also stores data such as your contacts you created or synchronized to your tablet, messages, account settings, and more. This storage is managed and carefully guarded by your tablet since it contains your private information.
Basics HTC Sync When you have installed HTC Sync on your computer, select this option to synchronize contacts, calendar, and other information between your computer and HTC Flyer. USB tethering When you do not have Internet connection on your computer, you can select this mode to share the Internet connection of HTC Flyer with your computer.
Basics Syncing media files between HTC Flyer and your computer's multimedia app Sync music, photos, and videos that you enjoy viewing or listening from a favorite multimedia app on your computer. This app should support the Media Transfer Protocol (MTP). For example, if you have Windows 7 on your computer, you can open Windows Media Player and sync HTC Flyer as a portable media device.
Basics Copying and pasting text 1. After you have selected the text you want to copy, tap Copy. The selected text is then copied to the clipboard. 2. In a text entry field (for example while composing an email), press and hold at the point where you want to paste the text. 3. Tap Paste. Searching or translating text 1. After you have selected the text you want to search for or translate, tap Quick Lookup. 2.
Basics Printing Connect HTC Flyer to a supported printer and print out documents, email messages, photos, and more. § Both printer and HTC Flyer must be turned on and connected to the same local network. Connect HTC Flyer to the local network using Wi-Fi. To learn how to connect the printer to a local network, refer to your printer's user guide. § The local network must not be behind a firewall. 1. Open an app such as Mail or Gallery, and then select the file you want to print. 2. Tap > Print. 3.
Personalizing Personalizing Making HTC Flyer truly yours Make HTC Flyer look and sound just the way you want it. Personalize it with a different wallpaper, skin, and notification sound for events such as incoming email and calendar reminders. Tap the Personalize button right on the Home screen to get started. Personalizing HTC Flyer with scenes Use scenes to create different Home screen arrangements that reflect different aspects of your life.
Personalizing Renaming a scene 1. From the Home screen, tap > Scene. 2. Slide your finger on the screen from right to left to select the scene you want to rename. 3. Press and hold a scene thumbnail, then tap Rename. 4. Enter a new scene name, then tap Done. Deleting scenes 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap > Scene. > Delete. 3. Slide from right to left to browse through scenes, then tap one or more scenes you want to delete. 4. Tap Delete.
Personalizing Personalizing your Home screen with widgets Widgets put at-a-glance important information and media content up front on your Home screen. Some widgets are already added to your Home screen for your convenience. You can add more from the available selections of widgets. Adding a widget to your Home screen 1. From the Home screen, tap > Widgets. 2. Slide from right to left to view different widget styles and options.
Personalizing Adding icons and other shortcuts on your Home screen Place app icons on your Home screen to open apps quicker. You can also add shortcuts to settings and specific information such as a bookmarked webpage, someone’s phone number, a music playlist, route directions, and many other items, to your Home screen. The shortcuts available depend on the apps that are installed on HTC Flyer. 1. From the Home screen, tap . 2.
Personalizing Rearranging the Home screen Reorder your Home screen panels in any way that fits how you use them. For example, move the panels with frequently-used widgets and shortcuts closer to the main Home screen. The center thumbnail in Leap view is always the main Home screen. 1. Pinch the Home screen to show the Leap view. 2. Press and hold the thumbnail of the home screen you want to move. HTC Flyer then vibrates. Don’t lift your finger just yet. 3.
Personalizing Creating a sound set 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap > Sound set. > Add. 3. Enter a new sound set name, and then tap Done. The newly created sound set is then added to the list of sound sets. You can assign different tones to the sound set to your preference. Customizing a sound set Customize a sound set by choosing different sounds for different notifications such as for new email, calendar reminders, and more.
Personalizing Rearranging or hiding application tabs You can rearrange the tabs at the bottom of some apps to prioritize the types of information you frequently use or remove the tabs you don’t really need. 1. Open an app that has the usual tabs at the bottom of its screen (for example, the library screen in Music). 2. Press and hold a tab. When the screen changes and shows you an empty area, lift your finger. 3.
Personalizing Customizing the lock screen Choose from a selection of lock screen styles. You can also choose what apps you want for your lock screen so you can unlock the screen straight into your favorite app. 1. From the Home screen, tap . 2. Tap Lock screen. 3. Slide your finger left or right to choose a lock screen type. 4. Tap Settings, and then customize the items you want to display on your selected lock screen.
Search and Web browser Search and Web browser Searching HTC Flyer and the Web You can search for information on HTC Flyer and on the Web by using Google Search. Some applications, such as People or Mail, have their own search function, which you can use to search only within those applications. Setting search options 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap . > Search settings. 3. Tap Searchable items, and then select the items you want included when doing a search. 4.
Search and Web browser Quickly looking up information on the Web Quick Lookup helps you learn about something right on the spot. When you enter a new word or phrase, you can easily look it up in popular websites or search services such as Google Search and Wikipedia. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Quick Lookup. 2. If the onscreen keyboard is open, tap tabs. to close it first so you’ll see the bottom 3. Slide across the tabs to pick where you want to look up information.
Search and Web browser Navigating and zooming on a webpage § You can swipe your finger on the screen to navigate and view other areas of the webpage. § Tap the screen twice quickly to zoom in, then tap the screen twice quickly again to zoom out. You can also use your fingers to spread or pinch the screen to zoom in and out. Selecting a web link or an email address on a webpage While viewing a webpage, you can: § Tap a web link (URL) to open it.
Search and Web browser Private browsing You can use incognito tabs to browse the Web with more privacy than in normal browser tabs. When you’re browsing incognito, your regular browser cookies are not shared but deleted when you close all incognito tabs. Pages you view in incognito tabs also won't appear in your browser history except for files you download or bookmarks you create. > New incognito tab. A new tab opens with some From the browser screen, tap information about going incognito.
Search and Web browser Opening a bookmark 1. While viewing a webpage, tap 2. On the Bookmarks tab then tap it. . , navigate to the bookmark you want to open, and Editing a bookmark 1. While viewing a webpage, tap 2. On the Bookmarks tab 3. Tap . , tap > Edit. beside the bookmark you want to edit. 4. Enter your changes, and then tap OK. 5. Tap Save. Viewing a previously visited page 1. While viewing a webpage, tap 2. On the History tab page. .
Search and Web browser Setting browser options Customize the web browser to suit your browsing lifestyle. Set display, privacy, and security options when using the web browser. From the browser screen, tap > Settings. Setting your home page 1. From the browser screen, tap > Settings. 2. Tap General > Set homepage. 3. Select or enter the home page you want to use, and then tap OK. Syncing your bookmarks with Google Chrome You can sync Google Chrome™ bookmarks on both your computer and HTC Flyer.
Tablet pen and fun apps Tablet pen and fun apps About the tablet pen Whether for work or play, we've made something so common yet useful as a pen seamlessly fit your mobile experience. On HTC Flyer, use the tablet pen to take notes, draw pictures, sign contracts, and more. In some regions, the pen may not be included in the box. Contact your service provider or retail store for details on purchasing the pen. 1 Battery cap Open the cap when you want to replace the battery of your tablet pen.
Tablet pen and fun apps What your tablet pen can do You can use the tablet pen for writing, drawing, highlighting, and other things that a regular pen can do on a piece of paper. You can also use the tablet pen to move around HTC Flyer like when you want to slide to another screen, scroll through a web page, or select onscreen items. When you tap with the tablet pen, you'll see the Pen options palette, where you can choose from a variety of pen types, strokes, and colors.
Tablet pen and fun apps Choosing your pen type, color, and stroke § If it's the first time to use the tablet pen on HTC Flyer or after you've performed a factory reset, you need to tap the tablet pen on the screen to see the Pen options button . § Use your tablet pen (and not your finger) to tap on options palette. and any item on the Pen 1. Open a pen-integrated app. Or if you want to create a note or draw on any app screen or web page, switch to Scribble mode first. 2. Tap .
Tablet pen and fun apps 3. When in Options mode, you can then do any of the following: Undo or redo Tap again. to delete your last pen stroke. Tap to revert to it Show or hide pen strokes Tap to toggle between showing or hiding pen strokes. It's helpful to hide pen strokes at times to view the original page or screen before your edits. Clear all Tap to delete all pen strokes on the current screen. 4. You can also press and hold the tablet pen's ERASER button.
Tablet pen and fun apps Drawing over text 1. Open any of the following: § A Word document in Polaris Office § A PDF document in PDF Viewer 2. Go to the part where you want to place your signature or draw over text. 3. Use the tablet pen to sign or draw. Available pen types depend on the app you're using. Drawing over a photo 1. On the Gallery app’s Albums screen, tap an album. 2. Tap a photo to view it in full screen. 3. Use the tablet pen to draw over your photo. 4. Tap to apply your changes.
Tablet pen and fun apps Scribble mode Switch to Scribble mode to capture a snapshot of your current screen. Scribble mode is not supported when you're: § Using an app that lets you freely draw with the tablet pen. § Playing a video or slideshow in Gallery. § Reading, playing, or viewing copyrighted materials. 1. Open an app that you want to capture as an image. 2. Tap > Take a screenshot. 3. Use the tablet pen to mark, draw, or write on the captured screen.
Tablet pen and fun apps About Notes Seen something inspiring lately? Jot it down in Notes and make it easy to remember your ideas, questions, and everything else. You can write, record audio, attach photos and documents, and even clip your favorite web pages. If you're taking notes during a meeting, you can conveniently link them to the meeting event saved in Calendar. Create and sign in to your Evernote® account from HTC Flyer if you want to back up your notes to Evernote's secure online server.
Tablet pen and fun apps Writing a note 1. From the Home screen, tap > Notes. If you open the Notes app while you have an ongoing meeting (saved in Calendar), you can associate a note directly with this event. 2. Open a notebook, and then tap . 3. Do any of the following: § Tap Enter title with your finger, and then type in a note title. § Tap on the note to move the text cursor to a page line, then start typing in your text. 4.
Tablet pen and fun apps Taking notes during meetings or discussions The Notes app lets you capture thoughts, action plans, and meeting minutes better than just writing them down. While you have a note open, you can: Create a new note Tap . Record voice clips Tap to start and stop audio recording. (You also need to stop recording first when you want to create a new note page.) Link the note to an event Tap , and then select the event to link to in Calendar.
Tablet pen and fun apps Playing an audio recording in Notes After recording a meeting, you can listen to the audio clip to review key points. If you took notes while audio recording, 'timemarks' (small colored nodes in the audio bar) are added to pin your notes within the audio recording's time frame. 1. Open a note where you have recorded voice clip. 2. Tap to play the audio recording. 3. Tap or to go to the next or previous timemark.
Snapbooth and Camera Snapbooth and Camera Snapbooth Using Snapbooth Have fun taking closeup shots of yourself or with your loved ones using Snapbooth. Choose from virtual lenses or add effects to make moments memorable. You can also choose to take a composite photo with four different shots. Taking your closeup shot 1. From the Home screen, tap > Snapbooth. 2. Choose how you want to take your photo. In One shot mode, the front camera takes a single shot.
Snapbooth and Camera Viewing or editing a photo in full screen § While viewing a photo in full screen, swipe your finger left or right across the screen to go through the other photos you've taken. § You can also zoom in or out of a photo. § Tap anywhere on the screen and then choose whether to share the photo, edit or add effects to it, take a new photo, or view more options. Camera Camera basics Whether traveling for business or fun, enjoy taking photos and videos of your trip with HTC Flyer.
Snapbooth and Camera Zooming Before taking a photo or video, you can first use the onscreen zoom bar to zoom in or out of your subject. Simply slide your finger up or down the zoom bar to zoom in or out. When you're recording video, the zoom bar is always shown onscreen. You can freely zoom in or out while recording. Auto focusing Whenever you point the camera at a different subject or location, it shows the auto focus indicator at the center of the Viewfinder screen.
Snapbooth and Camera 5. Point the camera and focus on your subject. If you're taking a photo of a group of people, the camera will automatically recognize faces and adjust the focus. You'll see boxes on people's faces. Make sure the Auto focus and Face detection check boxes are selected in the camera settings. 6. When you're ready to take the photo, tap . 7. Choose what you want to do with the photo you’ve just taken. Recording video 1. From the Home screen, tap > Camcorder. 2.
Snapbooth and Camera After capturing After capturing a photo or video, the Review screen will display the photo or the starting image of the video that you have just captured. Tap the onscreen buttons to choose what you want to do next. Return to the Viewfinder screen. Delete the photo or video Send the photo or video to your computer or another device using Bluetooth, send it by email, or select a social network where you want to upload it to.
Snapbooth and Camera Widescreen (photo mode only) When this check box is selected (default), photo resolutions available for selection are in 16:9 ratio and you can use the entire Viewfinder screen to frame your subject. When not selected, photo resolutions available for selection are in standard 4:3 ratio. Geo-tag photos (photo Select to store GPS location in your captured photos.
Photos, videos, and music Photos, videos, and music Gallery About the Gallery app Relive the fun while viewing photos and videos of your latest travels or your pet’s newest tricks. Get an audience by tagging your Facebook and Flickr® friends. You can even play your media on a TV screen. To start using Gallery, check first if you have photos or videos copied on HTC Flyer. What’s more, you can edit and add effects to your photos.
Photos, videos, and music Hiding an album If you don't want to show some photo albums in Gallery, you can hide them too. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap > Gallery. > Show/hide albums. 3. Deselect the albums you want to hide, and then tap Save. Viewing photos After you’ve selected an album, you can browse through your photos and videos. Slide your finger up or down to scroll through the thumbnails. Tap a photo or video to view it in full screen.
Photos, videos, and music Viewing photos as a slideshow View the photos in an album as a slideshow. 1. Select an album whose photos you want to view as a slideshow. 2. Tap . § Tap the screen to show the playback controls. § With the playback controls showing, tap to set slideshow preferences. Watching a video While browsing an album, tap a video to play it. § Use the onscreen controls to play or pause the video. § Tap or to rewind or fast forward the video.
Photos, videos, and music 3. In the menu that opens, tap Edit, and then tap Crop. You’ll see a crop box around the photo. 4. To adjust the crop box size, press and hold the edge of the box. 5. When directional arrows appear, drag your finger inward or outward to resize the crop box. 6. To move the crop box to the part of the photo that you want to crop, drag the crop box to the desired position. 7. Tap Save to keep the changes. The cropped photo is saved as a copy. The original photo remains unedited.
Photos, videos, and music Sending photos or videos by email You can send several photos, videos, or both in an email message. They are added as file attachments in your email. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Gallery. 2. Tap the album that has the photos or videos you want to share. 3. Tap , and then tap Gmail or Mail. 4. Select the photos or videos you want to share, and then tap Next. 5. Compose your message, and then tap Send.
Photos, videos, and music 6. To tag friends on your photos, tap Tap to add tag. You can then tap the part where your friend is, and then select who you want to tag from the list. Repeat this step to continue tagging friends. 7. Slide to the left to go to the next photo or video. 8. Tap Upload, and then select which album to upload to and set privacy settings for the uploaded photos or videos. 9. Tap Done.
Photos, videos, and music Sharing videos on YouTube You can share your videos by uploading them to YouTube. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Gallery. 2. Tap the album that has the videos you want to share. 3. Tap , and then tap YouTube. 4. Select the videos you want to share and then tap Next. Sign in to your YouTube or Google Account, if you’re asked to do so. 5. Enter a title for the videos you're uploading. 6.
Photos, videos, and music Commenting on photos in your social networks Add comments to your uploaded photos as well as your friends’ photos. 1. Do one of the following: § While browsing online albums, press and hold a photo and then tap Add comment. § While viewing a photo in full screen, tap anywhere on the screen, and then tap . 2. Tap the box that says “Write a comment.” 3. Enter your text, and then tap Comment.
Photos, videos, and music 3. Tap the onscreen icons to control music playback, select a song to play, repeat songs, and more. Turn shuffle on or off. (Shuffle is off when button is gray.) Cycle through the repeat modes: repeat all songs, repeat current song, and don’t repeat. Press and drag your finger across the progress bar to jump to any part of the song. Switch between showing the Now playing list and Player panel. You can rearrange songs in the Now playing list. 4.
Photos, videos, and music Browsing and playing music in landscape view Turn HTC Flyer to the left to switch to landscape view. In landscape view, you can see the library and the playback screen or Now playing list side-by-side making it easier for you to browse and play your music at the same time. If you have lots of albums, flick left or right across the screen to quickly skim through them. About the Music widget You can use the Music widget to play music right from your Home screen.
Photos, videos, and music Playing the songs in a playlist 1. In the library, slide across the bottom row to go to the Playlists category. 2. Tap a playlist to open it. 3. Tap the first song or any song in the playlist. Managing playlists After creating a playlist, you can add more songs to it, rearrange their order, and more. 1. In the library, slide across the bottom row to go to the Playlists category. 2. Tap a playlist to open it. 3. Tap , and then choose what you want to do: Add more songs to 1.
Photos, videos, and music Sharing music using Bluetooth You can choose a song from the Music app’s library and send it to someone’s phone or your computer using Bluetooth. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Music. 2. In the library, choose the song that you want to send via Bluetooth and then play it back. 3. Tap > Share > Bluetooth. In the next few steps, you’ll be asked to turn on Bluetooth on HTC Flyer and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device so the music can be sent.
Photos, videos, and music Controls To Select a repeat mode for photos or music tracks. Show available media that you can share. When playing music, tap to turn on SRS. While playing a media on another device, you can tap and do other things on HTC Flyer. To return to the Controller screen, open the Notifications panel, and then tap the device you’re connected to.
HTC services HTC services HTC Watch About HTC Watch With the HTC Watch™ online video service, get a glimpse of the latest movie trailers and enjoy watching Hollywood blockbusters or TV shows. Create your HTC Watch account so you can: § Rent or purchase videos such as movies and TV shows online. § Recommend videos instantly to your family and friends. § Watch your purchased videos on up to five HTC devices that have access to HTC Watch using your same account.
HTC services The Watch app On the Watch app's main screen, you'll see the preloaded content. When you download movies and TV shows from the HTC Watch video store, they will also appear on this screen. From the Home screen, tap > Watch. § Swipe left or right across the screen to browse through the videos, and then tap one to watch it. § Tap Recommended to check what recent releases or seasonal TV shows are available in the store.
HTC services Renting or purchasing a video Your billing information will be stored on your HTC Watch account so you won’t need to enter it every time you rent or purchase. 1. While viewing the synopsis of a video, tap video. to rent or to purchase the Or while browsing the video selections, tap the respective buttons to rent or purchase a video. 2. If this is your first time to rent or purchase, tap Add a payment card and then enter your credit card details and billing address.
HTC services Checking or changing settings In the Watch app, tap Account > Settings. § Modify your account settings. § Select or clear Update widget when opened, depending on whether you'd like the Watch widget to auto refresh. § If you travel to a different region, tap Re-check store region to redetect your location and determine the video store region from which you can rent or purchase videos. My purchases Check your purchase history.
Accounts and sync Accounts and sync About online accounts HTC Flyer can sync with popular online social networking and email accounts. The information you can get includes: § Gmail, Exchange ActiveSync, and other POP3/IMAP email. § Google and Exchange ActiveSync contacts, as well as your friends’ contact information in Facebook and their Twitter profiles. § Calendar events from your Google Account(s), from Exchange ActiveSync, and from your Facebook account.
Accounts and sync 3. Tap > Google Accounts. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to sign in to an account or create a new account. Forgot your Google Account password? If you have forgotten your Google Account password, you can try to recover it by going to the Google website. 1. On HTC Flyer or on your computer, open your web browser and go to https://www.google.com/accounts/ForgotPasswd. 2. Enter the email address or username that you use to sign in to your Google Account and click Submit. 3.
Accounts and sync Managing your online accounts Changing general sync settings 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings. 2. Tap Accounts & sync. 3. Select or clear the following: Background data If this is selected, apps can send and receive online account information even if you are not currently using them. Auto-sync If this is selected, apps can use the sync schedule defined in the account settings. If this is cleared, you will need to sync accounts manually.
Accounts and sync 3. Tap the account that you want to remove. 4. Tap Remove account, and then confirm that you want to remove the account.
Social Social Facebook for HTC Sense If you signed in to your Facebook account when you turned on and set up HTC Flyer for the first time, that means your Facebook account is linked to Facebook for HTC Sense on HTC Flyer. With Facebook for HTC Sense, you can: § See all your Facebook contacts and their instant status updates in People. When you tap a contact on the All tab, slide to the Updates tab to see online updates such as posted status messages, uploads, and profile changes.
Social § Check your friends’ Facebook status updates in Friend Stream™. § View your Facebook events and your friends’ birthdays on the Calendar app. If you have the Facebook app (preinstalled or downloaded from Android Market), signing in to Facebook for HTC Sense does not sign you in to the Facebook app and vice versa. These two don't share the same login credentials. If you want to use the same Facebook account for both, you’ll have to sign in to both using the same login credentials.
Social Using Friend Stream Friend Stream connects you to your social networks. Share and get updates from friends in popular networks like Facebook and Twitter in a single feed. With Friend Stream, you can easily track your friends’ status messages, photo uploads, notifications, and more — or comment and post your own. You must be signed in to at least one social network account to use Friend Stream. From the Home screen, tap updates tab. > Friend Stream.
Social Updating your status You can update your status simultaneously on all the social network accounts you are signed in to. 1. On the All updates tab, tap Post. 2. Enter your status update. 3. If you do not want to send the status update to all your social network accounts, tap Accounts and clear the check boxes of the social networks to exclude. 4. Tap Attach and then choose what you want to attach to your tweet or status update. Picture Take a photo and attach it, or attach an existing photo.
Social Checking notifications from your social networks Slide to the Notifications tab to easily see a single feed of your notifications from different social networks. It can be a comment on your Facebook post, a mention or direct message in Twitter, a tagged photo of you, and more. About the Friend Stream widget Use the Friend Stream widget so you can easily update your status and view other people’s status updates right on the Home screen.
Social Tweeting in Friend Stream Tap the title area of Friend Stream, and then tap Twitter. Tap a person’s name to check profile details and all of his or her tweets. If you have linked the contact in People, tap the photo or icon to open a menu where you can quickly choose how to communicate with the contact. Press and hold a tweet to open an options menu to reply, send a direct message, retweet, and more. View all the tweets from people you follow and tweets that you have posted.
Social 1. In any of the tabs, tap > New message. 2. Tap the text box at the top of the screen, and then enter the name. As you enter characters, the names of the Twitter users that match the characters you enter will appear. Tap the name when you see it. 3. Enter your message, and then tap Post. You can also send a direct message when you press and hold a tweet of the person you want to send the direct message to, and then tap Send direct message on the options menu.
Social Chatting by voice or video If your friends use Google Talk on a device with a microphone or camera, you can chat with them by voice and video. Set your online status to be available for voice or video chats. Tap your profile in the Friends list, and then select the Allow video and voice chats option. 1. In Google Talk, tap a friend in the Friends list. 2. On the message panel, do one of the following: § Tap to start a voice chat. § Tap to start a video chat. 3.
Social Changing settings or signing out In Google Talk's Friends list, tap , and then select one of the following: § Settings to change the app and notification settings. § Sign out to log out of Google Talk.
Email Email Gmail Using Gmail When you first set up HTC Flyer, make sure you sign into your Google Account to use Gmail. If you didn’t do so, go to the Accounts & sync setting to sign in. You can also set up more than one Google Account on HTC Flyer, and then switch between accounts in Gmail. Viewing your Gmail Inbox All your received emails are delivered to your Inbox. > Gmail.
Email 3. Enter the message recipient’s email address in the To field. If you are sending the email to several recipients, separate the email addresses with a comma. If you want to send a carbon copy (Cc) or a blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the email to other recipients, tap + Cc/Bcc. 4. Enter the email subject, and then compose your email. 5. If you want to attach a picture, tap . 6. Locate and then tap the picture you want to attach. 7. After composing your message, tap Send.
Email Adding a POP3/IMAP email account 1. From the Home screen, tap > Mail. 2. Do one of the following: § If this is your first time to add an email account in Mail, tap Other (POP3/ IMAP) on the Choose a mail provider screen. § If you’ve already added an email account in Mail, tap > New account. On the Choose a mail provider screen, tap Other (POP3/IMAP). 3. Enter the email address and password for your email account and then tap Next. 4.
Email Checking your Mail inbox When you open the Mail app, it displays the inbox of one of your email accounts that you’ve set up on HTC Flyer. To switch between email accounts, tap the title area of Mail, and then tap another account. Viewing the unified inbox of all your email accounts You can view email messages from all your accounts just in one place without having to switch to different accounts. Just tap the title area of Mail, and then tap All accounts.
Email Group Displays all email messages from a contact group. To choose which contact group to display, tap View, and then select a group. Unread Displays unread messages. Marked (Exchange ActiveSync only) Displays all flagged messages. Invites or Meeting invitations (Exchange ActiveSync only) Displays meeting invitations which you have not yet accepted or declined. Attachments Displays all messages that have attachments.
Email Selecting several email messages 1. Tap the check boxes of email messages to select them. 2. Choose what you want to do with the selected messages: Mark read (or mark Mark unread), Delete, or Move to another folder. You cannot move email messages when you’re in the unified (All accounts) inbox. Moving several email messages to another folder 1. Switch to the email account you want to use. 2. Tap the check boxes of email messages you want to move. 3.
Email 6. To add an attachment, tap > Attach, and choose from the following options: Picture Take a photo and attach it, or attach an existing photo. Video Record a video and attach it, or attach an existing video. Audio Attach an audio file. App recommendation Choose an app you’ve installed from Android Market that you want to tell other people about. The URL from which the app can be downloaded will be inserted in your email. Location You can attach location information.
Email Reading and replying to an email message 1. From the Home screen, tap > Mail. 2. Switch to the email account you want to use. 3. On the email account inbox, tap the email you want to read. 4. Do any of the following: Reply to the message Tap or Forward the message Tap . Delete the message Tap Mark the message as unread Tap . . > Mark unread. Working with Exchange ActiveSync email You can read, reply, send, and manage your work email in the same easy way as with a POP3/IMAP account.
Email 3. Select from the following: General settings Set the font size when reading emails, enable, disable or set the signature, set the account as the default email account, and set where to save email attachments. Account settings Change the email account settings such as the name, email address, password, and description. Send & Receive Set the sync settings for incoming and outgoing emails such as maximum size limit, update schedule, and more.
Calendar Calendar About Calendar Never miss an important date again. Use the Calendar app to schedule your events, meetings, and appointments. You can set up HTC Flyer to stay in sync with the following types of calendars: § On HTC Flyer, sign in to your Google Account so you can sync the Calendar app with your Google Calendar online. You can add multiple Google Accounts.
Calendar 7. Set the reminder time. 8. If the event occurs on a regular basis, tap the Repetition box and then choose how often the event occurs. 9. Tap Save. Inviting guests to your event (Google Calendar only) After you invite guests to your event, an invitation email will be sent using your Google Account. If you want to invite guests to your event, you need to create and add the event in your Google Calendar. 1. Open Calendar and create a new event.
Calendar Using week view Week 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 event at that time. § Tap an event (shown as colored blocks) to view its details. § Slide left or right across the screen to view earlier or later weeks. Using day and agenda views Day view shows your events per day, whereas agenda view displays all your events in chronological order.
Calendar Sharing an event (vCalendar) 1. Press and hold an event, and then tap Share vCalendar. 2. Choose how you want to share the event such as using Bluetooth or in an email message. Deleting an event Do any of the following: § While viewing the summary of an event on the Event details screen, tap Delete event. > § In day, agenda or week view, press and hold an event, and then tap Delete event. § When editing an event, tap Delete.
Calendar Changing Calendar settings You can change Calendar settings to specify how it displays events and how it notifies you of upcoming events. In any Calendar view, tap > Settings. Calendar view settings Start in Choose the default view to display when you open Calendar. Day views Choose whether to display day view in the form of an event list or time list. First day of week Set the month and week views to start on a Sunday or Monday.
Maps and location Maps and location Location settings Turning on location services In order to find your location on HTC Flyer, you need to enable location sources. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings. 2. Tap Location. 3. Select one or both of the following: Use wireless networks Uses Wi-Fi or your mobile data connection to find your approximate location. Use GPS satellites Finds your exact GPS location. This requires a clear view of the sky and more battery power.
Maps and location Searching for a place of interest You can search using a name of an establishment, street, or city. As you enter the place to look for, suggested matches from the database, footprints, and previously searched items are displayed. 1. In Locations, tap . 2. Enter the place you want to search in the search box. Matching establishments are shown sorted by the distance from your current location. 3.
Maps and location Using the compass Should I turn left or right? By using the compass, the map adjusts depending on where you’re facing so you know where to go. Moving around the map Swipe your finger on the screen to view other areas of the map. Zooming in or out of a map Do one of the following: § Spread your thumb and index finger across the map to zoom in. § Pinch your thumb and index finger on the map to zoom out. § Double-tap a location on the map to zoom in to that location.
Maps and location Changing the language of street names and places of interest 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. On the Nearby tab, press > Locations. , and then tap Settings > Map > Map language. 3. Choose one of the following. Use native map language Use this if you want to use the local language of the map. For example, if you are looking at a map of Japan, it will use Japanese characters. Use language that Use this if you want to use your current language settings.
Maps and location 3. Tap Done. 4. Tap Set my home, select your home address from the list, and then tap Done. To change your home address at any time, tap . Revisiting a footprint 1. On the Footprints tab, tap a category. 2. Tap the footprint you want to revisit. 3. Tap the information fields to get directions, share the footprint, search the Web, and more. Editing or deleting a footprint 1. On the Footprints tab, tap a category. 2. Press and hold the footprint you want to edit or delete. 3.
Maps and location Importing footprints Bring back footprints you previously backed up on the internal storage. You can also import .kmz files that you saved in other applications, or use a photo as a footprint. 1. On the Footprints tab, press , and then tap Import. 2. Do one of the following: § To import a photo, tap Photos, navigate to the photo you want to import, and then tap the photo. You can then add Footprints information such as location and category.
Maps and location 3. Tap the End point text box, and then search for the destination you want. 4. Tap Driving or Walking depending on how you want to get to your destination. 5. Do one of the following: § At the bottom of the screen, tap destination. or to follow the route to your § Slide up the directions bar, and then tap the instructions to follow the route to your destination. If you have turn-by-turn navigation for that country, press Premium Navi to start turn-by-turn navigation.
Maps and location Managing Locations services Check maps, navigation, safety camera information, and voices for turn-by-turn voice instructions that are already on HTC Flyer. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Locations. 2. Press , and then tap Get more. In the My licenses & content tab, you’ll see a list of services that you already have on HTC Flyer. Downloading maps or purchasing services Going to a different country for vacation? You can download the map of the country you’re going to for free.
Maps and location Getting around maps When you open Google Maps, you can easily find your location on the map or check out nearby places by panning and zooming in and out on the map. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Maps. to show your current location. The blue marker 2. Tap location on the map. shows your current 3. Do any of the following: Move around Swipe your finger to any direction on the screen to view nearby places on the map. Use Compass mode Tap to switch to Compass mode.
Maps and location Clearing the map After searching on a map, you can clear away the various markers drawn on it. Tap > Clear Map. Searching for a place of interest near you Use Places to find places of interest near your current location. Google Maps locates common places that you would want to find, such as the nearest gas station or ATM kiosk. Before using Places, you need to enable location sources. 1. In Maps, tap . 2. Tap the type of place you want to search. 3.
Maps and location 4. Tap Go. The next screen displays the directions to your destination in a list. If the place you’ve set as your destination has several locations available, choose which one to go to. 5. Tap an item to view the directions on the map. When you’re finished viewing or following the directions, tap > Clear Map to reset the map. Your destination is automatically saved in the Google Maps history.
People People Transferring contacts from your old phone Easily transfer contacts from your old phone to HTC Flyer through Bluetooth. Depending on your old phone’s model, you may also transfer other types of data such as calendar events to HTC Flyer. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Transfer. 2. Tap Next to begin. 3. Choose your old phone's name and model. 4. On your old phone, turn Bluetooth on and set it to discoverable mode. 5. On HTC Flyer, tap Next to continue.
People About the People app In the People app, you’ll see the contacts you've created on HTC Flyer as well as your contacts from your Google Account, social networks such as Facebook and Twitter, and your Exchange ActiveSync work account if you’re signed in to these accounts. Aside from their contact details, you’ll also see their status updates, birthday reminders, and other information. You can even see and manage the communications you had with your contacts such as your exchange of email messages.
People Your contacts list The People app lists all contacts stored on HTC Flyer and from the online accounts you're logged in to. When you open People after you've just logged in to a new account, you'll be asked whether to add contacts from that account to your contacts list. Your contacts list also displays the contacts stored on your SIM card (usually marked with the SIM card icon ). You can: § Open your profile and edit your own contact information. § Create, edit, or find contacts.
People Setting up your profile Store your personal contact information to easily send it to other people. 1. From the Home screen, tap > People. 2. On the All tab, tap My profile, and then do any of the following: § Choose whether to link your profile to an existing contact entry that already contains your personal information or edit your profile. § You'll see your account name or email address if you're logged in to any of your online accounts such as your Google Account or Facebook for HTC Sense.
People 4. Tap the Name field, and then enter the contact name. Tap if you want to separately enter the contact's first, middle, and last name. Depending on the contact type, you may also be able to add a name prefix (such as Mr. or Ms.) or a name suffix (such as Ph.D., Jr, or Sr). 5. Enter the contact information in the fields provided. Tap if you want to close the onscreen keyboard first and easily scroll through the other fields. 6. Tap Save.
People Merging contact information If you have the same contacts on HTC Flyer, Google Account, and social network accounts such as Facebook and Twitter, HTC Flyer will try to combine them automatically or let you decide which contacts to combine. Combining the same contacts avoids duplicate entries in your contacts list. Accepting matched contacts suggestions When HTC Flyer finds contacts that can be merged, you’ll see a link icon notifications area of the status bar. in the 1.
People Manually merging contact information 1. From the Home screen, tap > People. 2. On the All tab, tap the name of the contact (not the icon or photo) you want to link. 3. Tap or (if there are suggested links). 4. On the screen, you can: § Under Suggest links, tap to link the contact to an account. § Under Add contact, tap one of the options to link to another contact. Breaking the link 1. From the Home screen, tap > People. 2.
People Updates and events Shows the contact’s updates and events from social network accounts you've linked like Facebook, Twitter, and Flickr. If you see a notification of the contact’s birthday under the Events section, you can tap the notification and choose how you want to greet your contact, such as to write on the person's Facebook wall. Gallery Shows the linked contact’s Facebook and Flickr albums and photos. Editing a contact’s information 1. From the Home screen, tap > People. 2.
People Sending contact information as a vCard Easily share with others your own contact information or any contact from HTC Flyer. 1. From the Home screen, tap > People. 2. On the All tab, do the following: To send Do this Someone's contact information Press and hold the name of the contact (not the icon or photo) whose contact information you want to send, and then tap Send contact as vCard. Your contact information Press and hold My profile, and then tap Send my profile. 3.
People 3. You can: § Tap the group name to change the name. You can only change the name for groups that you have created. § Tap the icon to the left of the group name to change or remove the group photo. § To add contacts to the group, tap and then tap Save. , select the contacts you want to add, § To remove a contact from the group, tap name. at the right side of the contact 4. Tap Save. Sending email to a group 1. From the Home screen, tap > People. 2.
People Deleting groups You can only delete groups that you have created. 1. From the Home screen, tap > People. 2. On the Groups tab, you can: § Press and hold a group you want to delete, and then tap Delete group. § Tap > Delete groups to choose several contact groups to remove. Adding People widgets Stay in touch with different circles of friends or colleagues in your life. You can add several People widgets on the Home screen, with a different group of contacts on each widget. 1.
People Adding group members to a People widget You can add more members to the contact group that's on a People widget. § To add just one member, tap . § To add several members, tap .
Messages Messages Opening Messages Keep in touch with important people in your life. Use the Messages app to compose and send text (SMS) and multimedia messages (MMS). From the Home screen, tap > Messages. The All messages screen opens, where all your sent and received messages are neatly grouped into conversations, by contact name or phone number. § Scroll up or down the list of conversations by swiping your finger on the screen. § Tap a contact name or number to view the exchange of messages.
Messages 4. Tap the box that says Add text, and then enter your message. § There is a limit on the number of characters for a single text message (displayed above the onscreen keyboard). If you exceed the limit, your text message will be delivered as one but will be billed as more than one message. § Your text message automatically becomes a multimedia message if you enter an email address as the recipient, add a message subject, attach an item, or compose a very long message. 5.
Messages 6. Tap and then choose the type of attachment. Picture Take a photo and attach it, or attach an existing photo. Video Record a video and attach it, or attach an existing video. Audio Make a voice recording and attach it, or attach an existing audio file. App recommendation Choose an app you’ve installed from Android Market that you want to share with others. The URL from which the app can be downloaded will be inserted to your message.
Messages Resuming a draft message 1. On the All messages screen, press , and then tap Drafts. 2. Tap the message and then resume editing it. 3. Tap . Viewing and replying to a message Depending on your notification settings, HTC Flyer plays a sound, vibrates, or displays the message briefly in the status bar when you receive a new message. A new is also displayed in the status bar. message icon 1.
Messages Replying to another phone number of the contact When a contact has multiple phone numbers stored on HTC Flyer, you’ll see the particular phone number used within the message. There’s also a bold letter before the phone number to indicate the number type (for example, M stands for Mobile). Keep in mind that your response will be sent to the phone number of the latest message you’ve received from this contact. 1.
Messages Previewing message conversations While you're browsing through the list of conversations on the All messages screen, you can preview the exchange of messages with a contact or phone number. § Turn HTC Flyer to the left and hold it in landscape orientation to see a splitwindow preview, with the conversation list on the left and the exchange of messages with a contact or phone number on the right.
Messages Push messages Push messages contain a web link. Often, the link will be to download a file that you have requested from a service provider. When you receive a push message, a notification icon bar. is displayed in the status Opening and reading a new push message 1. Press and hold the status bar, and then slide the status bar down to open the Notifications panel. 2. Tap the new message. 3. Tap Visit website. Viewing all your push messages 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Press > Messages.
Messages Deleting a single message 1. On the All messages screen, tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact. 2. Tap the message that you want to delete. 3. If the message is locked, tap Unlock message on the options menu, and then tap the message to display the options menu again. 4. Tap Delete message on the options menu. 5. When prompted to confirm, tap OK. Deleting several messages within a conversation 1.
Messages Setting message options On the All messages screen, press Notifications and then tap Settings. § Receive a notification in the status bar and set HTC Flyer to vibrate or play a sound when a message arrives or when a message is not sent successfully, and choose a notification sound. § Allow HTC Flyer to show pop-up notifications on the screen when messages are sent successfully or not, or disable this option. Text messages (SMS) § Receive a report on the delivery status of your message.
Android Market and other apps Android Market and other apps Finding and installing apps from Android Market Android Market is the place to go to find new apps for HTC Flyer. Choose from a wide variety of free and paid apps ranging from productivity apps, entertainment, to games. Paid apps are currently only available in certain countries.
Android Market and other apps 4. To download or purchase the app, tap Install or Download (for free apps) or the price button under Buy (for paid apps). 5. If you agree to the conditions, tap OK to begin downloading and installing the app. You can uninstall an app for a refund within a limited time after your purchase. To know more about the refund policy for paid apps, please visit the Android Market Help site (http://market.android.com/support).
Android Market and other apps Using the Clock About the HTC Clock widget Use the HTC Clock widget to see your current date, time, and location. You can also use the Clock to show the time in another city. Changing the location on the Clock widget By default, the Clock widget displays your current weather. You can customize the Clock widget on your Home screen to show the weather of another location. 1. Press and hold the Clock widget and then drag it to the edit button . 2. Choose a city.
Android Market and other apps Using Desk Clock The Desk Clock displays the current date, time, and weather. It also shows an alarm clock indicator and your upcoming calendar events. § Tap the weather image or information to open the Weather app where you can see weather forecasts for the next few days. § Tap to switch to Dock mode in full screen. § If you have several upcoming calendar events, scroll down the list to check your events.
Android Market and other apps Setting an alarm You can use the Clock app's Alarms tab to set up one or more wake-up alarms. 1. On the Alarms tab, select the check box of an alarm. 2. Tap Edit. 3. Under Set alarm, drag your finger up or down to roll the time scroll wheels and set the alarm time. 4. Choose from the available options. You can: § Enter the alarm Description and choose the Alarm sound to use. § Tap Repeat. Select which days of the week to sound the alarm, and then tap OK.
Android Market and other apps Checking Weather Use the Weather app and widget to check the current weather and weather forecasts for the next few days. In addition to your current location, you can view weather forecasts for other cities around the globe. Your settings in the Weather app also control the weather information that is shown in the Clock and Calendar.
Android Market and other apps Deleting cities from the Weather screen 1. On the Weather screen, tap > Edit. 2. Select the cities you want to remove and then tap Done. Changing Weather options 1. On the Weather screen, tap > Settings. 2. You can change the following weather settings: Update when opened Select this check box to refresh weather updates every time you open the Weather app. Scheduled sync Select this check box to automatically download weather updates.
Android Market and other apps 6. Tap anywhere on the screen to use these controls: Quickly jump between chapters by dragging the slider. View the table of contents and your bookmarked pages. You can also see the notes and highlights that you've marked in the eBook. Add a bookmark. Change the font size. Search for keywords or phrases. 7. When you're done reading, press to close the eBook. When you reopen an eBook, it will take you to the page that you last viewed.
Android Market and other apps Downloading an eBook Browse the bookstore and choose from hundreds of available titles to download. You need to have: § an active Internet connection § a Kobo account and an Adobe ID account. If you don’t have these accounts yet, either sign up from HTC Flyer or from your computer’s web browser. (On your computer, go to: www.kobobooks.com/login.html and www.adobe.com/ cfusion/membership/index.cfm.) 1.
Android Market and other apps Reading news feeds Don’t get left behind with yesterday’s stories. Use the News app to subscribe to news feeds that cover breaking news, sports, top blogs, and more. You can also get updates based on specific keywords. Subscribing to news channels You need to be signed in to a Google Account before using the News app. 1. From the Home screen, tap > News. 2. Tap the title area of News to open a selection menu of news feeds. 3. Tap Subscriptions > Add feeds. 4.
Android Market and other apps Changing update schedule and content settings 1. While on the News app, > Settings. 2. Tap any of the following: Accounts & sync Manage sync options and general News settings. Update when opened Update the content of the channels you’ve subscribed to every time you open the News app. Update schedule Choose a time interval for checking updates. News content Choose how to read news stories by default: whether as a summary or as a full web page article.
Android Market and other apps Keeping track of your stocks Use the Stocks app to get the latest stock updates for stock quotes and market indices you follow. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Stocks. 2. On the Stocks main screen, do any of the following: § Tap an item to view from the list of stock quotes and market indices. § Tap to update the stock information. § Tap to add a stock quote or stock market index. § To change the stock list order, tap > Edit.
Android Market and other apps Changing update schedule and color settings Downloading stock information automatically may incur extra data fees. On the Stocks main screen, tap Tap > Settings. Do any of the following: To Update when opened Update the stock information every time you open the Stocks app. Set color for price raise Change the color for displaying stock price increases to either red or green, depending on what’s being used in your country.
Android Market and other apps Working on documents Need to tweak a report while you're on the go? Use Polaris Office to easily view and edit Microsoft Office Word (.doc and .docx), Microsoft Office Excel (.xls and .xlsx), Microsoft Office PowerPoint (.ppt, .pps and .pptx), and plain text (.txt) files. Viewing a document 1. From the Home screen, tap > Polaris Office. 2. On the Polaris Office main screen, tap the file you want to open. 3. Slide up or down to pan or go through the pages. 4.
Android Market and other apps 3. While watching a video, you can: § Tap the video screen to pause, resume playback, or drag the slider to jump to a different part of the video. § Tap the video screen to see the onscreen controls, and then tap watch the video in full screen. to § See related videos or check out what other viewers think. § Tap the thumbs-up or thumbs-down icon to add your video rating. § Tap 4. Tap to see other options. to return to the YouTube main screen. Searching for videos 1.
Android Market and other apps Sharing games and apps Having fun with a game or app that you found from Android Market? Share your favorite games and apps instantly with your circle of friends. For your friends to link to the app and download it from Android Market, they must be using an Android device. 1. From the Home screen, tap . 2. Tap > App sharing. You’ll then see the list of games and apps that you downloaded and installed from Android Market. 3. Tap an app, and then choose how to share it.
HTC Sync HTC Sync About HTC Sync You have your new vacation photos on HTC Flyer while your business calendar is on your computer. Why not make these types of files and information available on both devices? With HTC Sync, you can: § Sync your contacts between your Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Express or Windows Contacts on your computer and HTC Flyer. § Sync your calendar events between the Outlook or Windows Calendar on your computer and HTC Flyer.
HTC Sync Setting up HTC Sync to recognize HTC Flyer 1. Connect HTC Flyer to your computer using the USB cable that came in the box. 2. When HTC Flyer prompts you to choose a type of USB connection, tap HTC Sync, and then tap Done. Wait for HTC Sync to recognize HTC Flyer. 3. On the Device setup screen, enter a name for HTC Flyer. 4. Click Save. The Device panel then opens. To change the name of HTC Flyer later, click Overview > Device setup.
HTC Sync Setting up synchronization You can choose the types of files and information you want to sync between HTC Flyer and your computer. Music sync options Bring the music tracks and songs you play on your computer to HTC Flyer. If you have playlists created in iTunes® or Windows Media Player, you can sync these too and enjoy them on the go. You can sync audio files in these formats: *.aac, *.amr, *.m4a, *.mid, *.midi, *.mp3, *.wav, *.wma 1.
HTC Sync Calendar sync options HTC Flyer can sync appointments and events with your calendar in Outlook (Outlook XP, Outlook 2003 or Outlook 2007) or Windows Calendar. 1. On the Device panel, click Calendar, and then click the On button. Turning Calendar sync on means you want this category included every time you sync your computer and HTC Flyer. 2. Select the application you want to sync calendar events with. 3. Choose from which point you want to start synchronizing your calendar events. 4.
HTC Sync Bookmarks sync options Sync web browser bookmarks between HTC Flyer and a computer. If you are using Google Chrome or Firefox® Internet browser and have selected it to sync with HTC Flyer, make sure to close all browser windows before you begin synchronization. 1. Using your favorite web browser on your computer, create a favorites folder named HTC bookmarks. Make sure to save your favorite bookmarks in this folder to be able to sync them with HTC Flyer. 2.
HTC Sync Locations sync options Before going on a trip to another city or country, you can download the maps you need using HTC Sync on your computer, then sync them to HTC Flyer. You can also purchase licenses for other useful data such as driving and walking navigation, safety cameras alerts, and more. 1. On the Device panel, click Locations, and then click the On button. Turning Locations sync on means you want this category included every time you sync your computer and HTC Flyer. 2.
HTC Sync Installing an app from your computer to HTC Flyer If you have application files (*.apk) on your computer, you can use HTC Sync to install them to HTC Flyer. We strongly recommend you install only applications that you trust. Before you begin, make sure that HTC Flyer is set to allow applications from your computer to be installed toHTC Flyer. To do this, press while on the Home screen, tap Settings > Applications, and then select the Unknown sources check box. 1.
HTC Sync 4. Enter your email address and your billing information (if you selected a premium navigation product). 5. Please take time to review the agreement, and then click I agree to the terms and agreement to continue. 6. Click Review purchase and inspect one last time the list of items you've selected, your email address, and your billing information. 7. When everything is correct, click Confirm and download. The download progress of your selected maps will then display in the Device panel.
Keyboard Keyboard Using the onscreen keyboard When you start an app or select a field that requires text or numbers, the onscreen keyboard becomes available. After entering your text, you can tap or to close the onscreen keyboard. Entering text Use the following keys while entering text using the onscreen keyboard: § Tap the keys on the keyboard to enter letters and numbers. § Press and hold a letter key to see the characters or accents associated with it (if any). Shift key.
Keyboard 3. Under Touch Input, tap Settings > International keyboard. 4. Choose the languages you want. Available languages depend on the region where you purchased HTC Flyer. Entering words with predictive text The onscreen keyboard has predictive text to help you type quickly and accurately. Predictive text input is enabled by default, and word suggestions are displayed as you type.
Keyboard 3. Under Touch Input, tap Settings > Personal dictionary > Edit personal dictionary. 4. Tap , enter the word to add, and then tap OK. Editing or deleting a word in the predictive text dictionary You can edit or remove words that you previously added to the predictive text dictionary. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings. 2. Tap Language & input > Configure input methods. 3. Under Touch Input, tap Settings > Personal dictionary. 4.
Keyboard Entering text by speaking No time to type? Try speaking the words to enter them in most text fields that let you use the onscreen keyboard. § First make sure to select the language you’ll be using in the Voice input settings. § Since HTC Flyer uses Google’s speech-recognition service, you need to be connected to the Internet to enter text by speaking. 1. Press and hold the language key. HTC Flyer cues you to speak. 2. Tell HTC Flyer what you want to be typed in.
Keyboard Editing text It's easy to cut, copy, and paste text using the keyboard. Some apps may offer their own way of selecting or copying text. Selecting text 1. Press and hold on a word. 2. Drag the start and end markers to highlight the surrounding text you want to select. To copy the address of a linked web page, press and hold the link, and then tap Copy link URL. Copying and pasting text 1. After you have selected the text you want to copy, tap Copy.
Keyboard Text input § Turn on or off predictive text and spell correction. § Enable audible or vibration feedback when typing. Trace keyboard Turn on Trace keyboard and set options when tracing to enter text. Personal dictionary Add, edit, or remove words in the predictive text dictionary.
Internet connections Internet connections Data connection When you turn on HTC Flyer for the first time, it will be automatically set up to use your mobile operator's data connection (if the SIM card is inserted). Checking the data connection you're using 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Wireless & networks. 2. Tap Mobile networks > Network operators or Access Point Names.
Internet connections Enabling data roaming Connect to your mobile operator’s partner networks and access data services when you’re out of your mobile operator’s coverage area. Using data services while roaming will be costly. Check with your mobile operator for data roaming rates before you use data roaming. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings. 2. Tap Wireless & networks > Mobile networks, and then select the Data roaming check box.
Internet connections Connecting to a Wi-Fi network with EAP-TLS security You may need to install a network certificate (*.p12) to HTC Flyer before you can connect to a Wi-Fi network with EAP-TLS authentication protocol. 1. Save the certificate file to the root folder of the storage card. 2. From the Home screen, tap > Settings. 3. Tap Security > Install from SD card. 4. Select the network certificate needed to connect to the EAP-TLS network. 5. Turn on Wi-Fi and connect to a wireless network.
Internet connections About connection widgets Add the Mobile Network and Wi-Fi widgets or the Data Dashboard widget to the Home screen to make it faster for you to turn on or off these connections. Tap the widget or icon on the dashboard to turn the connection on or off. Connecting to a virtual private network (VPN) Add, set up, and manage virtual private networks (VPNs) so you can connect and access resources inside a secured local network, such as your corporate network.
Internet connections 3. Tap the VPN settings and set them up according to the security details your network administrator gave you. 4. Tap > Save. The VPN is then added to the VPNs section of VPN settings. Connecting to a VPN 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings. 2. Tap Wireless & networks > VPN settings. 3. In the VPNs section, tap the VPN that you want to connect to. 4. When asked, enter your log in credentials, and then tap Connect.
Internet connections Bluetooth tethering You can also share the Internet connection of HTC Flyer wirelessly through Bluetooth. Make sure that your computer supports Bluetooth tethering. Refer to your computer’s user guide for more information. 1. Pair and connect HTC Flyer with your computer using Bluetooth. 2. Set up your computer to obtain its network connection via Bluetooth. Refer to your computer’s user guide for more details. 3. From the Home screen, tap > Settings. 4.
Internet connections Using HTC Flyer as a wireless router Share your data connection with other devices by turning HTC Flyer into a wireless router. Make sure the data connection on HTC Flyer is turned on before you use it as a wireless router. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings. 2. Tap Wireless & networks > Tethering & portable hotspot > Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings. 3. Enter a router name or use the default router name. 4.
Bluetooth Bluetooth Bluetooth basics Turning Bluetooth on or off 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings. 2. Tap Wireless & networks. 3. Select or clear the Bluetooth check box. An even easier way to turn Bluetooth on or off is with the Bluetooth widget on the Home screen. Turn off Bluetooth when not in use to save battery power, or in places where using a wireless device is prohibited, such as on board an aircraft and in hospitals.
Bluetooth 4. Make sure that the headset is discoverable. 5. Tap Find nearby devices. HTC Flyer will start to scan for Bluetooth devices within range. 6. When you see the name of your headset displayed in the Bluetooth devices section, tap the name. HTC Flyer then automatically tries to pair with the headset. 7. If automatic pairing fails, enter the passcode supplied with your headset.
Bluetooth Disconnecting or unpairing from a Bluetooth device Disconnecting a Bluetooth device 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings. 2. Tap Wireless & networks > Bluetooth settings. 3. In the Paired devices section, press and hold the device to disconnect. 4. Tap Disconnect. Unpairing from a Bluetooth device You can make HTC Flyer forget its pairing connection with another Bluetooth device. Doing so may require you to enter or confirm a passcode again if you want to reconnect to the other device.
Bluetooth Sending information using Bluetooth You can use Bluetooth to send information from HTC Flyer to another Bluetooth enabled device such as a phone or notebook computer. You can send the following types of information, depending on the device you are sending to: § Images and videos § Calendar events § Contacts § Audio files Before you begin, set the receiving device to discoverable mode. You may also need to set it to “Receive Beams” or “Receive Files”.
Bluetooth 6. If prompted, accept the pairing request on HTC Flyer and on the receiving device. Also enter the same passcode or confirm the auto-generated passcode on both devices. 7. On the receiving device, accept the file. Where sent information is saved When you send information using Bluetooth, the location where it's saved depends on the type of information and the receiving device.
Bluetooth 6. If asked, accept the pairing request on HTC Flyer and on the receiving device. Also enter the same passcode or confirm the auto-generated passcode on both devices. You'll then get a Bluetooth authorization request. 7. If you want to automatically receive files from the sending device in future, select the Always check box. 8. Tap Accept or OK. 9.
Security Security Protecting your SIM card with a PIN Add another layer of security for HTC Flyer by assigning a PIN (personal identification number) to your SIM. Make sure you have the default SIM PIN provided by your mobile operator before continuing. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings. 2. Tap Security > Set up SIM card lock, then select Lock SIM card. 3. Enter the default SIM card PIN, and then tap OK. 4. To change the SIM card PIN, tap Change SIM PIN.
Security 3. Tap one of the following: Off Disable the lock screen. Not secured Disable the screen lock you’ve previously created. Pattern Set a screen lock pattern by following the onscreen instructions. PIN Set a numeric password of at least four digits. Password Set an alpha-numeric password. 4. On the Security screen, tap Lock tablet after, then specify the idle time you can allow before the screen is locked.
Security Encrypting data on HTC Flyer You can encrypt all data on HTC Flyer such as your online accounts, settings, downloaded apps and their data, media, and other files. § When you encrypt data, you must enter a numeric PIN or password every time you turn on HTC Flyer to decrypt it. § Encryption is irreversible. The only way to revert to an unencrypted tablet is to perform a factory data reset. § Schedule an hour or more for the encryption process. 1. Prepare HTC Flyer for encryption.
Settings Settings Settings on HTC Flyer Control and customize tablet settings on the Settings screen. From the Home screen, tap > Settings. Wireless & networks Set up wireless connections, such as Wi-Fi, data connection, and Bluetooth, enable Airplane mode, and more. Pen Set options for the pen when you use it to interact with HTC Flyer. Sound § Choose sounds to use for notifications. § Adjust media playback volume.
Settings Storage § Check the available space in the internal storage and your storage card. § Erase the internal storage or storage card content. § From this screen, be sure to unmount your storage card before you remove it from HTC Flyer. § You can also do a factory reset. Language & input § Set the operating system language and region. § You can also set onscreen keyboard options. § Set up the voice input options.
Settings Adjusting the time before the screen turns off After a period of inactivity, the screen turns off to conserve battery power. You can set the idle time before the screen turns off. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings. 2. Tap Screen > Timeout. 3. Tap the time before the screen turns off. Turning automatic screen rotation off By default, the screen orientation automatically adjusts depending on how you hold HTC Flyer. Automatic rotation is not supported in all application screens. 1.
Settings Changing sound settings Enabling or disabling audible selection You can choose to play a sound when you’re selecting items onscreen. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings. 2. Tap Sound. 3. Select the Audible selection check box. Changing the language When you turn HTC Flyer on for the first time, you’re asked to choose the language you want to use. If you want, you can still change the language after you set up HTC Flyer.
Settings Scheduling HTC Flyer to switch to Sleep mode Set the Sleep mode schedule on HTC Flyer so it doesn't consume too much battery power when it's not plugged in at night. Unlike the usual Sleep mode when you press the POWER button to turn off the screen display, a scheduled Sleep mode turns off the Wi-Fi and data connections during the Sleep mode schedule you defined. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings. 2. Tap Power. 3.
Settings Uninstalling third-party applications You cannot uninstall applications that are preinstalled on HTC Flyer. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings. 2. Tap Applications > Manage applications. 3. On the Downloaded tab, tap the application you want to uninstall. 4. Tap Uninstall. Moving applications to or from the storage card Move downloaded applications to the storage card if the internal storage on HTC Flyer is getting low.
Settings Checking information about HTC Flyer 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings. 2. Tap About tablet. 3. Select one of the following: Software updates Enable or disable the automatic check feature for software updates for HTC Flyer. You can also tap Check now to manually check for software updates. Tell HTC Turn Tell HTC on or off. When enabled, you’re helping us know if HTC Flyer encounters a technical problem. You can also choose when you want to send error reports.
Update and reset Update and reset Software updates From time to time, software updates for HTC Flyer may be available. HTC Flyer can check and then notify you if there’s a new update. You can then download and install the software update using the Wi-Fi or data connection. You can also manually check if there's an available software update. Depending on the type of update, the update may erase all your personal data and customized settings, and also remove any applications you’ve installed.
Update and reset Restarting HTC Flyer If HTC Flyer is running slower than normal, an application is not performing properly, or HTC Flyer becomes unresponsive, try restarting HTC Flyer and see if that helps solve the problem. 1. If the display is off, press the POWER button to turn it back on. 2. Unlock the display. 3. Press and hold the POWER button, and then tap Restart. 4. When asked to confirm, tap Restart.
Update and reset Performing a factory reset using the tablet buttons If you can’t turn on HTC Flyer or access the tablet settings, you can still perform a factory reset by using the buttons on HTC Flyer. The Fast boot option in Settings > Power must not be selected. 1. Press and hold the VOLUME DOWN button, and then briefly press the POWER button. 2. Wait for the screen with the three Android images to appear, and then release the VOLUME DOWN button. 3.
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Index Index A Alarm 139 Android Market 135 Apps - deleting 136 - installing 135, 157 B Back up contacts 121 Battery - optimizing battery life 184 Bluetooth - connecting a Bluetooth headset or car kit 172 - disconnecting or unpairing 174 - sharing music 70 - turning on or off 172 Browser - bookmarks 40 - navigating and zooming 39 - opening a new window 39 - options 42 - switching between windows 39 - using 38 C Calendar - creating an event 98 - inviting guests to your event 99 - managing events 100 -
Index G L Gallery - editing photos 61 - sharing photos and videos 63 - viewing photos in social networks 65 - watching video 61 Gmail 89 Google Account 76 Google Maps 110 Google Talk 86 Language 184 Locations - about 103 - downloading maps 110 - getting directions 108 - HTC Footprints 106 - managing services 110 - purchasing services 110 - searching for places 103 - turning on location services 103 - using turn-by-turn navigation 109 - viewing maps 104 - widget 110 H Hands free 172 Hard reset 189
Index N S News - reading stories 144 - subscribing to channels 144 Notes - about 49 - attaching files 50 - clipping screens 50 - creating notebooks 49 - linking to a calendar event 51 - reading 51 - sharing 52 - syncing notes 49 - writing 50 Scenes 29 Screen - adjusting screen brightness 182 - changing the time before the screen turns off 183 - recalibrating G-sensor 183 Scribble mode 48 Search - Web 38 - your tablet 37 Security - changing your screen lock 179 - locking your tablet with a screen lo
Index - Language & keyboard 184 - Power 184 - Sound 184 - Storage 185 Photos - editing 54, 61 - sharing 63 - viewing 54 Tethering 169 Text message 126 Timemark 52 Translate 38 Turn-by-turn navigation 109 Twitter for HTC Sense 81 U USB 169 V Videos - recording 56 - sharing 63 - watching 61 VPN - adding a connection 168 - connecting 169 W Wallpaper - changing 30 Weather - adding cities 140 - checking weather 140 Web browser 38 Wi-Fi - connecting to another network 167 - network status 167 - turning o
