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To specify the timeout period before your device goes into Sleep mode
1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Power > Advanced tab.
2. Under On battery power, make sure the Turn off device if not used
for check box is selected.
3. Select the battery timeout period, then tap OK.
You will still be able to receive messages and calls while your device is in
Sleep mode. Pressing the POWER button again or incoming calls/messages
will wake up your device.
1.4 The Today Screen
The Today screen displays important information, such as upcoming
appointments and status indicators. Tap items on the screen to open the
associated program.
Your upcoming
appointment
Open the Start Menu
Notification
Signal strength
Adjust volume
Battery status
HTC Home
(See “HTC Home”
in this chapter for
details)
Open the Quick Menu
(See “Quick Menu” in
this chapter for details)
Connection status
• To access the Today screen, tap Start > Today.
• While in any program screen, press and hold the HOME/TODAY button
for about 3 seconds to return to the Today screen.
• To customize the Today screen display, including the background image,
tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Today.
For more information about customizing the Today screen, see Chapter 4.