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Important Health Information and Safety Precautions When using this product, the safety precautions below must be taken to avoid possible legal liabilities and damages. Retain and follow all product safety and operating instructions. Observe all warnings in the operating instructions on the product. To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electric shock, fire, and damage to the equipment, observe the following precautions.
This product should be operated only with the following designated power supply unit(s): AC Adapter • Phihong, Model PSAA05K-050 • • Phihong, Model PSAA05E-050 • Delta, Model ADP-5FH D Handle battery packs carefully This product contains a Li-ion polymer battery. There is a risk of fire and burns if the battery pack is handled improperly. Do not attempt to open or service the battery pack.
• The phone should be only connected to products that bear the USB-IF logo or have completed the USB-IF compliance program. • Do not use a battery that appears damaged, deformed, or discolored, or the one that has any rust on its casing, overheats, or emits a foul odor. • Always keep the battery out of the reach of babies and small children, to avoid swallowing of the battery. Consult the doctor immediately if the battery is swallowed.
PREVENTION OF HEARING LOSS CAUTION: Permanent hearing loss may occur if earphones or headphones are used at high volume for prolonged periods of time. NOTE: For France, Earphone (listed below) for this device have been tested to comply with the Sound Pressure Level requirement laid down in the applicable NF EN 503321:2000 and/or NF EN 50332-2:2003 standards as required by French Article L. 5232-1. • Earphone, manufactured by Cotron, Model HS S200.
Users are advised not to use the equipment at refueling points such as service or gas stations, and are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, chemical plants, or where blasting operations are in progress. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked.
HEARING AIDS Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your service provider, or call the customer service line to discuss alternatives. NONIONIZING RADIATION Your device has an internal antenna. This product should be operated in its normaluse position to ensure the radiative performance and safety of the interference.
General Precautions • Avoid applying excessive pressure to the device Do not apply excessive pressure on the screen and the device to prevent damaging them and remove the device from your pants’ pocket before sitting down. It is also recommended that you store the device in a protective case and only use your finger when interacting with the touch screen. Cracked display screens due to improper handling are not covered by the warranty.
• Avoid wet areas Never use the product in a wet location. • Avoid using your device after a dramatic change in temperature When you move your device between environments with very different temperature and/or humidity ranges, condensation may form on or within the device. To avoid damaging the device, allow sufficient time for the moisture to evaporate before using the device.
Contents Chapter 1 Phone Basics 19 1.1 Getting to Know Your HTC Dream and Accessories......................................... 19 Inside the box..............................................................................................................................19 Top panel......................................................................................................................................19 Bottom panel..........................................................................
1.9 Phone Status and Notifications........................................................................ 38 Status bar......................................................................................................................................38 Notifications panel....................................................................................................................41 1.10 Applications.................................................................................................
Chapter 3 Entering Text 69 Chapter 4 Managing Your Time 75 Chapter 5 Exchanging Messages 83 3.1 Using the Keyboard........................................................................................... 69 Open the keyboard...................................................................................................................69 Use the keyboard.......................................................................................................................
Reply to or forward emails.....................................................................................................96 Manage conversations and emails......................................................................................96 Set Gmail settings......................................................................................................................97 Keyboard shortcuts in Gmail.............................................................................................
Chapter 7 Getting Around with Maps 125 Chapter 8 Camera, Multimedia, and Documents 139 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 Using Maps....................................................................................................... 125 Searching for Places of Interest...................................................................... 126 Viewing Maps................................................................................................... 128 Getting Directions.........................................
8.4 Using Music...................................................................................................... 153 Music library............................................................................................................................. 154 Play music.................................................................................................................................. 154 Use playlists......................................................................................
Appendix 177 Index 187 A.1 Regulatory Notices.......................................................................................... 177 A.2 Specifications..................................................................................................
Chapter 1 Phone Basics 1.1 Getting to Know Your HTC Dream and Accessories Inside the box The product package includes the following items and accessories: • Battery • Pouch • USB cable • 2GB microSD™ card • AC adapter • Quick Start Guide • Wired stereo headset Top panel Back Cover Release Tab See “To remove the back cover” in this chapter. Bottom panel USB Connector/Earphone Jack Flip open the cover to connect the: • USB cable and transfer files. • AC adapter and recharge the battery.
Phone Basics Left panel Right panel VOLUME UP Press to increase the ringer or media volume. VOLUME DOWN Press to lower the ringer or media volume. Storage Card Slot Open the slot cover to install a storage card. See “Storage card” in this chapter for details. CAPTURE Press to open the Camera application. When in Camera, press half-way to activate auto-focus. Press fully to take the shot. See Chapter 8 for details.
Phone Basics 21 Front panel *Notification LED See description below. Keyboard See Chapter 3 for details. Touch Screen Earpiece Listen to a phone call from here. MENU HOME CALL TRACKBALL END CALL/POWER BACK For more information about the functions of the MENU, HOME, CALL, END CALL/POWER and BACK buttons, see “Phone Controls” in this chapter.
Phone Basics Back panel 3.2 Megapixel Camera See “Using the Camera and Camcorder ” in Chapter 8 for details. Speaker Back Cover See “To remove the back cover” in this chapter.
Phone Basics 23 1.2 Installing the SIM Card, Battery, and Storage Card Always turn off your phone before installing or replacing the SIM card, battery, and storage card. You also need to remove the back cover before you can install the SIM card and battery. To remove the back cover 1. Make sure the phone is turned off. 2. Hold the phone sideways with the control buttons on the right. 3. Slide the screen panel up to reveal the keyboard and the back cover release tab. 4.
Phone Basics SIM card The SIM card contains your phone number, service details, and phonebook/ message memory. Your phone supports both 1.8V and 3V SIM cards. Note Some legacy SIM cards may not function with your phone. You should consult your wireless service provider for a replacement SIM card. There may be fees for this service. To install the SIM card 1. Make sure the phone is turned off. 2.
Phone Basics 25 Battery Your phone comes with a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery and is designed to use only manufacturer-specified original batteries and accessories. Battery performance depends on many factors, including network configuration, signal strength, and more. For battery life estimates, see “Specifications” in the Appendix. Note Battery life is subject to network and phone usage. Warning! To reduce risk of fire or burns: • Do not attempt to open, disassemble, or service the battery pack.
Phone Basics Storage card To store your pictures, music, and applications, install the supplied microSD™ card into your phone. Note You need to install the microSD card before you can use the Camera application. To install the storage card 1. Make sure the phone is turned off. 2. Hold the phone sideways with the control buttons on the right. 3. Slide up the keyboard, and then locate the storage card slot at the side of the control buttons. 4. Pry open the storage card slot cover. 5.
Phone Basics 27 4. Replace the storage card slot cover. Note If you want to remove the storage card while the phone is on, see “To remove the storage card while the phone is on” later in this chapter. 1.3 Charging the Battery New batteries are shipped partially charged. Before you start using your phone, it is recommended that you install and charge the battery. Some batteries perform best after several full charge/discharge cycles. To charge the battery 1.
Phone Basics 1.4 Phone Controls Press the control buttons on the front panel of your phone to do the following: Button Function HOME ( • While on any application or screen, press to return to the Home screen. • Press and hold to open the recent applications window. ) MENU • Press to open a list of actions that you can do on the current screen or options menu. BACK ( ) • Press to go back to the previous screen, or to close a dialog box, an options menu, or the Notifications panel.
Phone Basics 29 1.5 Getting Around Your Phone Use finger gestures, the TRACKBALL, or a combination of both when navigating around your Home screen, menus and application screens. Finger gestures A quick and easy way to interact with the Home screen and the whole interface of your phone is by touch.
Phone Basics The following are some instances when you would use dragging: • Moving or deleting a Home screen item Touch and hold an application icon, widget, or folder on the Home screen. When the item magnifies drag your finger to any part of the screen to move the item, or drag the item to the Trash button to delete it. For more information, see “Customize the Home screen”. • Resizing the cropper When you need to crop a picture, the cropper appears.
Phone Basics 31 Enter your PIN If your SIM card is preset with a PIN (personal identification number), you will be prompted to enter the PIN to proceed. Enter the SIM PIN, and then touch OK. To know how to enable or disable the SIM PIN, see “Protecting Your Phone” in Chapter 10. Note If you entered the wrong PIN three times, the SIM card will be blocked. If this happens, you can unblock it with the PUK (PIN Unblocking Key) obtained from your wireless service provider. To turn off the phone 1.
Phone Basics 1.7 Home Screen The Home screen is your starting point for using the applications on your phone. You can customize the Home screen to display application icons, shortcuts, folders, and widgets according to your preference. Signal strength Connection status • Notifications (See “Phone Status and Notifications” in this chapter for details.) • Touch and hold this area to display the date.
Phone Basics 33 Extended Home screen The Home screen extends beyond the screen width to provide more space for adding icons, widgets, and more. Press HOME, and then slide your finger horizontally across the screen to go to the left or right side of the extended Home screen. Extended Home screen: Left Tip Extended Home screen: Right While on an extended Home screen, press HOME to return to the main Home screen.
Phone Basics Customize the Home screen To add a Home screen item 1. Press HOME, and then touch and hold the screen. 2. When the Add to Home menu opens, select the item you want to add to the Home screen: • Shortcuts Add shortcuts such as applications, a bookmarked web page, a favorite contact, a Gmail label, or a music playlist. Tip To quickly add an application shortcut that is on the Applications tab to the Home screen, touch and hold an application icon.
Phone Basics 35 Note To move an item from the Home screen to an extended Home screen, touch and hold the item then drag it to the left or right edge of the screen until the display shifts to the extended Home screen. Position the item on the screen and then release it. To remove a Home screen item 1. Touch and hold the item on the screen to activate move mode. 2. Without lifting your finger on the item, drag it to the Applications tab ( The Applications tab also turns into a Trash button ( ).
Phone Basics To change the screen orientation Slide open the keyboard or hold the phone sideways to change the screen orientation into landscape mode. To create a folder and add items to it You can create folders on the Home screen to hold application icons or shortcuts. 1. Press MENU, and then touch Add > Folders > New folder. A new folder appears on the screen. 2. Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut on the Home screen to activate move mode, and then drag it on top of the folder. 3.
Phone Basics 37 1.8 Setting Up a Google Account The first time you access a Google service such as Google Talk™, Gmail™, or Android Market™, you will be prompted to create a Google account or sign in to your existing Google account (could be a Google Mail or Gmail account). Important Note You need to know your Google password to sign in. If you forgot your password, refer to “Retrieve your Google account password”.
Phone Basics 8. Enter the characters that appear on the screen, and then touch Next. 9. When your Gmail account is successfully created, close the keyboard, and then touch Finish setup. The Home screen displays. Retrieve your Google account password If you forgot your Google Account password, you can retrieve it by doing the following: 1. On your computer, open your browser and go to http://google.com. 2. On the upper-right side of the web page, click Sign in. 3.
Phone Basics 39 Icons that appear in this area New email message in Gmail More (undisplayed) notifications New SMS/MMS Call in progress Problem with SMS/MMS delivery Missed call New instant message Call on hold New voicemail Call forwarding on Upcoming event Compass needs orientation Song is playing Uploading data Problem with sign-in/sync Downloading data Storage card is full Content downloaded No storage card installed Connected to a computer via USB Wi-Fi is on and wireless networks
Phone Basics These are the icons that appear on the status area of the status bar: Icons that appear in this area GPRS connected Speakerphone on GPRS in use Roaming EDGE connected No signal EDGE in use No SIM card installed 3G connected Vibrate mode 3G in use Speaker is mute HSPA connected Microphone is mute HSPA in use Battery is very low Connected to a Wi-Fi network Battery is low Bluetooth is on Battery is full Connected to another Bluetooth phone Battery is charging Airplane mo
Phone Basics 41 Notifications panel Notification icons report the arrival of new messages, calendar events, alarm set and ongoing settings such as when call forwarding is on or the current call status. You can open the Notifications panel to open the message, reminder, or event notification and know your wireless service provider name.
Phone Basics 1.10 Applications The Applications tab holds all installed applications on your phone. All icons of applications that you downloaded and installed from Android Market or from the web are also added to the Applications tab. Important Some applications that are mentioned in the User Manual may not be available on your phone by default. The applications available on the phone depends on the region where you purchased the phone. To open the Applications tab Press HOME, and then touch Tip .
Phone Basics 43 1.11 Settings Control and customize phone settings on the Settings screen. To open the Settings screen, do any of the following: • Press HOME > MENU, and then touch Settings. • On the Home screen, touch the Applications tab, and then touch Settings. Wireless controls Configure your phone’s wireless connections, such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, enable Airplane mode, or set the options for roaming, access point names (APNs), and more. See Chapter 6 for details.
Phone Basics 1.12 Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Ringer volume changes the volume level of the phone ring tone, whereas adjusting the Media volume changes the volume level of sound notifications and music or video playback. The ringer volume and media volume can be separately adjusted. To adjust the ringer volume You can adjust the Ringer volume when you are on the Home screen or any application screens (except during a call or when playing music/video). 1.
Phone Basics 45 3. When the Media volume window appears, move the slider to the left (to lower the volume) or to the right (to increase the volume). 4. Touch OK to close the window. 1.13 Using the Phone’s Storage Card as a USB Drive To transfer music, pictures, and other files from your computer to your phone’s storage card, you need to set the phone’s storage card as a USB drive. To set the phone’s storage card as a USB drive 1. Connect the phone to the computer using the USB cable.
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Chapter 2 Using Phone Features and Managing Contacts 2.1 Making Calls When you press the CALL ( ) button on your phone, the Dailer application opens. CALL button You can place a call from the Dialer, or from the Contacts, Call log, or Favorites tab of the Contacts application. Use the Dialer Use the Dialer to enter and call a phone number. Do one of the following to open the Dialer. • Press HOME, and then touch Dialer • Press HOME, open the Applications tab, and then touch Dialer.
Using Phone Features and Managing Contacts To make a call on the Dialer 1. Touch the keys on the dialer to enter the phone number. As you enter numbers or letters, the screen will display matches found based on the phone keys you have touched. The list is based on the contacts you have on your phone and Call log. Tip If the phone keypad is not open, touch at the bottom of the screen. If you touched a wrong number key, touch to erase each subsequent digit of a number.
Using Phone Features and Managing Contacts 49 To make an emergency call On the Dialer, enter the international emergency number for your locale (for example, 000), and then press the CALL button on your phone. Notes • When the screen is locked, press the MENU button, and then touch Emergency call to open the emergency dialer. • Additional emergency numbers may be included in your SIM card. Contact your wireless service provider for details. To make an international call 1.
Using Phone Features and Managing Contacts 2.2 Answering or Rejecting Calls When you receive a phone call from someone in Contacts, the Incoming call screen appears and displays the caller ID icon, name, and phone number of the calling party. When you receive a phone call from someone who is not stored in Contacts, only the default caller ID icon and phone number will appear on the Incoming call screen. To answer an incoming call Press the CALL button. Call duration Caller ID icon Phone keypad.
Using Phone Features and Managing Contacts 51 2.3 Call Options When a call is in progress, press MENU to open the call options. Touch the available buttons on the call options menu to put a call on hold, dial another contact for a phone conference, mute the phone microphone, and more. Call options Note When the phone is dialing, only the End call and Speaker buttons are enabled. Other buttons are disabled. To hold the call Press MENU, and then touch Hold to hold the call.
Using Phone Features and Managing Contacts To turn the speakerphone on or off During a call, press MENU, and then touch Speaker to toggle between turning the speakerphone on or off. The Speaker button indicator lights up green and the speakerphone icon ( ) appears in the status bar when the speakerphone is on. Warning! To avoid damage to your hearing, do not hold your phone against your ear when the speakerphone is turned on.
Using Phone Features and Managing Contacts 53 To end a call When a call is in progress, you can do any of the following to hang up: • Press the END CALL/POWER button. • Press MENU, and then touch End call. • If you are using the provided wired headset, press and hold the button to end the call. If the phone number of the person who called is not in your Contacts list, you can choose to save the number after you hang up.
Using Phone Features and Managing Contacts • To end the second call and return to the first call, press the END CALL/POWER button on your phone. • To end the first call and take the incoming call, press MENU, and then touch End current call & answer. • To swap between two calls, press MENU, and then touch Swap calls. 2.4 Using the Call Log The Call log tab lists all missed calls ( received calls ( ) ), dialed numbers ( ), and To use the Call log tab 1. Press CALL > MENU, and then touch Call log.
Using Phone Features and Managing Contacts 55 To add a new phone number to Contacts If the phone number of the person who called is not in your contacts list, you can choose to save the number after you hang up. 1. While on any screen, press CALL > MENU, and then touch Call log. 2. Touch and hold the received call that you want to save to your contacts list, and then touch Add to contacts. 3. When the Contacts screen appears, touch Create new contact.
Using Phone Features and Managing Contacts 2.5 Adjusting the Phone Settings You can adjust the phone settings of your phone such as your voice mail number, or enable additional call services from your wireless service provider. To open the phone settings menu, press HOME > MENU, and then touch Settings > Call settings. Options Description Fixed Dialing Number Restrict outgoing calls to a fixed set of numbers. To enable this feature you must know your SIM card’s PIN2 code.
Using Phone Features and Managing Contacts 57 Tip When you disable Airplane Mode, the phone function is turned back on and the previous state of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi is restored. 2.7 Creating and Managing Your Contacts Similar to an online address book, the Contacts application gives you quick and easy access to the people you want to reach. You can view and create contacts on your phone and sync with your Gmail contacts on the web.
Using Phone Features and Managing Contacts Add a new contact When you open Contacts for the first time, you are presented with options on how you can easily import your contacts into your phone. Touch to import contacts stored on your SIM card into the phone. Refer to “To import contacts from the SIM card” in this chapter for details. Touch to create a new contact on the phone. Note Touch to import contacts from your Exchange ActiveSync account.
Using Phone Features and Managing Contacts 59 Touch to add a caller ID icon. Touch to replace or customize the information label. Touch to set what type of contact. Touch to add additional information for the section. Touch to delete the information. Note If you want all calls from this contact to go directly to your voicemail, select the Incoming calls check box. 3. When finished, press MENU and then touch Done.
Using Phone Features and Managing Contacts To import contacts from the Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Server If you have set up an Exchange ActiveSync account on your phone, you can add contacts from that account to the phone’s Contacts list. 1. In the Contacts tab, touch Sync Exchange contacts. Note If you already have contacts in the phone, press MENU, and then touch Company directory. 2. Enter the name of the person you want to add and then touch Search. 3.
Using Phone Features and Managing Contacts 61 Notes • When the contact is imported from your Gmail account, the word Google will appear at the right side of the contact. • If you imported a contact from a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account, the word Exchange will appear at the right side of the contact.
Using Phone Features and Managing Contacts To change the contact’s default phone number The default phone number of a contact appears below the contact’s name in the contacts list. The default phone number is used when you initiate a call or send an SMS/MMS message from the contacts list (by touching and holding a contact). You can change the contact’s default phone number. 1. In the contacts list, touch the contact to open the contact details screen. 2.
Using Phone Features and Managing Contacts 63 • To dial a different number for the contact, touch the contact’s name in the contacts list to open the contact details screen, and then touch a phone number below the Dial number section. To send a text or multimedia message to a contact The contact must have a mobile phone number in their contact details for you to send them a text or multimedia message.
Using Phone Features and Managing Contacts Keyboard shortcuts in Contacts Contacts list screen To Do this Create a new contact Press View the contact details Press Call the contact Press Jump to the top or bottom of the contacts list Press +n , and then roll the TRACKBALL up/down Contact details screen To Do this Edit the contact details Press +e 2.
Using Phone Features and Managing Contacts 65 Install HTC Sync on your PC You can install the HTC Sync from the provided microSD card. 1. Make sure the microSD card is installed on the phone and then connect the phone to the computer using the provided USB cable. 2. Set the phone as a USB drive. To learn how, see “To set the phone’s storage card as a USB drive” in Chapter 1. 3. On the computer, copy HTCSync.exe from the storage card to the computer’s desktop. 4. Double-click HTCSync.
Using Phone Features and Managing Contacts 6. Select the categories you want to synchronize and then click Next. Note After clicking Next, you may be asked to select additional categories. This page will only appear if any additional categories are supported by the connected phone. 7. Select when to synchronize data and then click Next. 8. Check the settings that you have chosen and then click Finish. Note By default, synchronization will start when you click Finish.
Using Phone Features and Managing Contacts 67 Synchronize contacts When you set up HTC Sync, you were asked to set when you want to synchronize with the PC. Depending on the option you have selected, you may need to manually start synchronization or it will automatically start synchronization when you connect the phone to the PC.
Using Phone Features and Managing Contacts Advanced options Open the HTC Sync Sync Manager comprehensive help file to learn more about the advanced features of Sync Manager. To open HTC Sync help 1. On your PC, open HTC Sync. 2. On the HTC Sync window, click Sync Manager. 3. On Sync Manager menu bar, click Help > Sync Manager Help.
Chapter 3 Entering Text 3.1 Using the Keyboard When you start an application or select a field that requires text or numbers, you can open and use the QWERTY keyboard to enter information. The keyboard is similar to a standard keyboard on your computer. Open the keyboard 1. Hold your device sideways, with the control buttons on the right. 2. Push the screen panel up to reveal the keyboard.
Entering Text Use the keyboard You can do the following with the keyboard: To Do this Enter lowercase letters and numbers Press the keys using your thumbs or fingers. Enter all letters in uppercase Press SHIFT ( ) twice. Press back to all lowercase letters. Enter a single uppercase letter Press Enter the symbol or punctuation mark printed at the upper right corner of an alphabet key Press ALT ( key.
Entering Text 71 To Insert an @ character Do this • Press • Press + 2. Delete the character to the left Press DEL ( Delete the character to the right Press + Delete the entire line of text Press + Move the cursor to the beginning or end of the line Press , and then roll the TRACKBALL to the left or right Create a tab character Press +q Select text Press + Select all text in a field • Press +a • Highlight the text, press and hold the TRACKBALL, and then touch Select all on the menu.
Entering Text Use the special keys Search Press the Search key to search information on the current screen or application. For example, while in the Contacts tab, press the Search key to search contact-related information such as names, phone numbers, or e-mail addresses in your contacts list. Press the Search key while in Maps to search for places of interest. Press the Search key while in the Home screen or Browser to launch Google search and search information on the web.
Entering Text 73 To assign a shortcut key to an application 1. Press HOME > MENU, and then touch Settings 2. Scroll down the screen, and then touch Applications > Quick launch. Note The keyboard shortcuts are organized alphabetically first (a to z), and then followed by numbers 1 to 9. 3. Touch an unassigned letter or number. 4. When a list of all installed applications appears, touch the application that you want to assign the shortcut.
Entering Text • • Note Auto-cap. When enabled, the first letter in a text field or the first letter after a period ( . ), question mark ( ? ), or exclamation point ( ! ) is automatically capitalized. Auto-punctuate. When enabled, a period ( . ) is automatically inserted to the text when you press the SPACEBAR twice. All text settings are enabled by default.
Chapter 4 Managing Your Time 4.1 Using Calendar Use Calendar to create and manage events, meetings, and appointments. Depending on your synchronization settings, the Calendar on your phone stays in sync with your Calendar on the web. Note For more information about Calendar synchronization, see “Synchronizing Google Apps” in Chapter 10. Open Calendar 1. Press HOME, and then touch the Applications tab. 2. Touch Calendar. Create events To create an event 1.
Managing Your Time 3. Do one of the following: • If there is a time frame for the event, touch the From and To date and time to set them. • If it is a special occasion such as a birthday or a whole-day event, set the From and To date, then select the All Day check box. 4. Enter the event location and description. 5. If you have more than one calendar, select the Calendar where you want to save the event.
Managing Your Time 77 Calendar views You can display the Calendar in daily, weekly, monthly, or agenda view. To change the Calendar view, press MENU, and then touch Day, Week, Month, or Agenda.
Managing Your Time While in a calendar view you can: • To quickly view the event’s details while in Day or Week view, highlight it using the TRACKBALL. A quick view window appears on the lower part of the screen. • Touch an event to edit or view details. • Touch and hold an event to open a window with options for viewing, editing, or deleting that event, or creating a new event.
Managing Your Time 79 Synchronize Exchange ActiveSync Calendar If you have set up a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account on your phone, you can also synchronize Exchange ActiveSync calendar events on your phone. Calendar events on your Exchange ActiveSync will also show in Calendar if you chose to synchronize with the Exchange ActiveSync Server.
Managing Your Time Event details screen To Do this Add an event reminder Press +r Edit the event details Press +e Delete the event Press Edit Event details screen To Do this Add an event reminder Press +r 4.2 Using Alarm Clock Use your phone as an alarm clock. Alarm Clock lets you set an unlimited number of alarms. To open Alarm Clock Press HOME, touch the Applications tab and then touch Alarm Clock.
Managing Your Time 81 Touch an option to adjust the alarm settings. Time left before the alarm goes off. 3. Touch Ringtone, then select the alarm ring tone. The ring tone briefly plays when selected. Note Touch Vibrate if you want the phone to also vibrate when the alarm goes off. 4. Touch Repeat to select the days you want the alarm to sound, then touch OK. Note By default, the alarm repeat is set to Never which means that your alarm will only go off once. 5. Touch Label to set a name for the alarm.
Managing Your Time Customize Alarm Clock You can change the appearance of the clock displayed on the Alarm Clock screen. 1. On the Alarm Clock screen, touch the clock with your finger to open the clock selection screen. Available clock displays appear at the bottom of the screen. 2. Slide your finger left or right on top of the clock displays to view them. 3. Touch the clock display you want.
Chapter 5 Exchanging Messages 5.1 Sending Text and Multimedia Messages Messaging lets you compose and send text (SMS) and multimedia messages (MMS) to other mobile phones. Open Messaging To open the Messaging application, press HOME, touch the Applications tab, then touch Messaging. The message list appears. Touch here to create a new text or picture message. If the list is long, you can scroll up the screen to view more messages, or roll the TRACKBALL down. Message delivery status.
Exchanging Messages Create and send SMS and MMS messages You can compose text (SMS) messages of up to 160 characters. If you continue to type after the limit is reached, your message will be delivered as one, but count as more than one message. These are called concatenated messages. Multimedia messages, also known as MMS, can contain text and a picture, a recorded voice, an audio file, or a picture slideshow.
Exchanging Messages 85 3. Roll the TRACKBALL down to select the text box, then start composing your message. Note As you near the 160-character limit, a counter will appear in the top right corner of the text box to tell you how much characters are left. Once you go over that limit, a new message is created but automatically joined into one when received. 4. When done, touch Send or press to send the text message.
Exchanging Messages • Videos. Opens the Gallery application. Touch a video on the screen to attach it to your message. • Capture video. Opens the Camcorder application. Take a video, and then touch Select this video to attach it to your message. For more information about the Camcorder application, refer to “Record videos” in Chapter 8. • Audio. Opens the Select audio menu. Touch an audio file to select, and then touch OK to attach the file into your message. • Record audio.
Exchanging Messages 87 When finished, touch Done to attach the slideshow to your message. Touch Preview to view the slide. Tip Notes You can create a slideshow of up to ten slides. When editing multiple slides, touch to edit the next slide or touch to return to the previous slide. • To view the slideshow, touch the Preview button while editing the slideshow, or touch the Play button on the Compose screen.
Exchanging Messages Receive text and multimedia messages Depending on your notification settings, the device will play a ring tone, vibrate, or display the message briefly in the status bar when you receive a new text or multimedia message. To change the notification for new text and multimedia messages, see “Adjust text and multimedia settings” later in this chapter. A new message icon ( ) also appears in the notifications area of the status bar to notify you of a new text or multimedia message.
Exchanging Messages 89 To return to the message list from a text message thread, press All threads. Notes , then touch • To view the details of a particular message, in the message thread, touch and hold the message to open the options menu, and then touch View message details. • If a message contains a link to a web page, touch the link to open Browser and view the web page. • If a message contains a phone number, touch the message to open the Dialer so you can call the number.
Exchanging Messages To reply to a text or multimedia message 1. In the message list, touch a text or multimedia message thread to open it. 2. Use the TRACKBALL to navigate to the text box at bottom of the screen, enter your reply message, and then touch Send or press . Enter your reply message here. Touch to send your reply. Touch to open the message. Tip To reply a text message with a multimedia message, open the text message, press , then touch Add subject, or Attach.
Exchanging Messages 91 3. To delete all message threads, press BACK to return to the message list, press , then touch Delete threads. Adjust text and multimedia message settings In the message list, press and touch Settings to adjust the text or multimedia message settings. You can set the following options: SMS settings Delivery reports Select this option to receive a report on the delivery status of your message. For more information, refer to “Reading delivery reports” earlier in this chapter.
Exchanging Messages Notification settings Notifications Select this option if you want to receive a notification in the status bar when a new text or multimedia message arrives. Select ringtone If you want the device to ring when a new message arrives, touch this option, then select a ring tone that is specific to new text and multimedia messages. Note that the ring tone briefly plays when selected.
Exchanging Messages 93 The Inbox conversations list (hereinafter referred to as Inbox) is your default Gmail view. All your received emails are delivered to your Inbox. To refresh Gmail Press MENU and then touch Refresh to send or receive new emails and to synchronize your emails with your Gmail account on the web. Create and send emails To create and send an email 1. In the Inbox, press MENU and then touch Compose. 2. Enter the message recipient’s email address in the To field.
Exchanging Messages To add a signature to emails You can add a signature to email messages that you send. 1. In the Inbox, press MENU and then touch Settings > Signature. 2. Enter your signature in the text box, and then touch OK. Tip You can create a signature consisting of multiple lines of text. At the end of each line of text, press on the keyboard to create another line. To view your sent messages In the Inbox, press MENU and then touch View labels > Sent.
Exchanging Messages 95 To view emails Do one of the following: • Press HOME, then touch and hold the status bar, and then slide down your finger on the screen to open the Notifications panel. Touch the new email to view it. • While in the Inbox, touch the unread email or the conversation with the unread email to view it. Message subject Message label Online status. Appears when the contact is a Google Talk friend and you are signed in to Google Talk.
Exchanging Messages Reply to or forward emails 1. In the message thread, scroll down to the end of the conversation. 2. Touch Reply, Reply to all, or Forward. 3. Do one of the following: • If you selected Reply or Reply all, enter your reply message. • If you selected Forward, specify the message recipients. 4. Scroll down to the end of the message, and then touch Send.
Exchanging Messages 97 • Add star or Remove star to assign a star or remove the star on the conversation . • Change labels to add or change the label of the conversation. Note • You cannot use the phone to create labels; do that on the Gmail web site. Report spam to report the conversation as spam. Email messages In the message thread, navigate to the email header or message using the TRACKBALL, press MENU and then touch: • Archive to archive the email message.
Exchanging Messages • Confirm delete Select the check box to show a confirmation box when you delete a conversation. • Batch operations Select the check box to show the batch operations feature. The Batch operations feature lets you archive, delete, or apply a label to multiple emails at once. • Labels Touch to select which Gmail labels to synchronize. • Email notifications Select the check box to show a notification icon on the status bar when you receive a new email.
Exchanging Messages 99 Page down Press Page up Press + While in an email message To Do this Reply to the last message in the conversation Press +r Reply to all (the sender and CC/BCC recipients) to the last message in the conversation Press +a Forward the last message in the conversation Press +f Archive the conversation Press +y 5.
Exchanging Messages 3. Enter the Email address and Password for the email account, and then touch Next. 4. Enter the Account name and Your name and then touch Done. Asterisk denotes default email account. Number of unread emails. To create another email account Do one of the following: • If you are in the Accounts screen, press MENU, and then touch New account • If you are in the Inbox of an email account, press MENU and then touch More > New account.
Exchanging Messages 101 Add a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account You can only add one Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account on your phone. The account must be can sync with a Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (SP2) or Microsoft Exchange Server 2007. 1. Press HOME, touch the Applications tab, and then touch Mail. 2. On the Choose a mail provider screen, touch Exchange ActiveSync. 3. Enter the Exchange ActiveSync account details and then touch Next.
Exchanging Messages Compose and send emails 1. Press HOME, touch the Applications tab, and then touch Mail. 2. On the email account Inbox, press MENU and then touch Compose. Note If the current email account is not the account you want to use, press MENU and then touch More > Accounts list to choose a different email account. 3. Enter the message recipient’s email address in the To field. As you enter information, matching contacts will appear on the screen.
Exchanging Messages 103 To delete a message 1. On the email account Inbox, touch and hold the email you want to delete. 2. On the options menu, touch Delete. When prompted to confirm deletion, touch OK. Edit or delete an email account You can edit or delete an external email account on your phone. 1. Press HOME, touch the Applications tab, and then select Mail. The Accounts list screen appears.
Exchanging Messages 3. Touch one of the following to edit or adjust: Account info Change the email account settings such as the name, email address, password, and description. General settings Set the font size when reading emails and enable/disable the signature. Touch Signature to change the signature text. Send & receive Set the maximum email file size limit when receiving and frequency to check for new emails and how many to check for.
Exchanging Messages 105 Touch to change your status message. Touch to change your picture Friends list Touch to change your online status. Opened chats. Touch a callout to open the chat screen and start chatting with your friend. Online status: Available Idle Busy Offline To add a new friend You can only add people who have a Google account. 1. In the Friends list, press MENU and then touch Add friend. 2. Enter the Google Talk instant messaging ID or Google email address of the friend you want to add.
Exchanging Messages To change your online status and message 1. Touch the online status icon ( ) beside your name, and then select the status you want on the menu. 2. Touch the text box on the right of your online status icon and then enter your status message using the keyboard. 3. Press . To start a chat 1. Do one of the following: • Touch a friend in the Friends list. • Navigate to a friend using the TRACKBALL, and then press the TRACKBALL. Timestamp. Appears after every minute of inactivity.
Exchanging Messages 107 To switch between active chats You can switch between chats if you have more than one chat going. 1. While on a chat screen or in the friends list, press MENU and then touch Switch chats. 2. On the panel that opens, touch the friend you want to chat with. Touch to switch chat with this friend. To close a chat Do one of the following: • In your Friends list, touch and hold a friend with an active chat and then touch End chat on the menu.
Exchanging Messages To block a friend You can block a friend from sending you messages. When blocked, your friend is also removed from your Friends list. 1. In the Friends list, locate the friend you want to block. Note If you cannot see the friend, Press MENU and then touch All friends. 2. Touch and hold the friend’s name, and then touch Block friend. Your friend is removed from your friends list and is added to the blocked friends list.
Exchanging Messages 109 Mobile indicators You can check what type of device your friend is using to chat in Google Talk. In the friends list, check the image that appears to the right of your friend’s name. Indicates that the friend is using an Android phone. When you do not see an image, it indicates that your friend signed in last from a computer. You can also choose to show a mobile indicator. 1. In the Friends list, press MENU and then touch More > Settings. 2.
Exchanging Messages • Select the Vibrate check box to vibrate your phone when you receive a new instant message. To sign in automatically You can sign in to your Google Talk account automatically every time you turn on your phone. 1. In the Friends list, press MENU and touch More > Settings. 2. Select the Automatically sign in check box. 3. Press BACK to save your setting. Sign out In the friends list, press MENU and then touch More > Sign out when you want to sign out from Google Talk.
Chapter 6 Getting Connected 6.1 Connecting to the Internet Your phone’s networking capabilities allow you to access the Internet through GPRS/3G (or EDGE, when available) or Wi-Fi. GPRS/3G/EDGE Your phone will be au tomatically configured to use your wireless service provider’s GPRS/3G/EDGE service when you turn on your phone (if the SIM card is inserted) for the first time. To check the network connection you are using 1. Press HOME > MENU and then touch Settings. 2.
Getting Connected 3. On the APNs screen, press MENU and then touch New APN. 4. In the Edit access point screen, enter the APN settings. Touch the APN setting item to edit it. Press MENU and then touch Save when you finish setting up the new APN. Wi-Fi Wi-Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up to 300 feet (100 meters). To use Wi-Fi on your phone, you need access to a wireless access point or “hotspot”.
Getting Connected 113 To check the wireless network status You can check the current wireless connection status from the following: • Status bar When your phone is connected to a wireless network, the Wi-Fi icon ( ) appears in the status bar and tells you the approximate signal strength (number of bands that light up). If Network notification in Wi-Fi settings is enabled, this icon appears in the status bar whenever the phone detects an available wireless network within range.
Getting Connected 6.2 Using Browser Open Browser to start surfing the web. Browser is fully optimized and comes with advanced functionalities that let you enjoy Internet browsing on your device. Note You must have an active data (3G, GPRS), or Wi-Fi connection to access the Internet. To open Browser Do one of the following: • Press HOME, then touch Browser. • Press HOME, then touch the Applications tab, and then touch Browser.
Getting Connected 115 To change the screen orientation The phone automatically changes the screen orientation depending on how you are holding your phone. Note The Orientation check box in Home> MENU > Settings > Sound & display needs to be selected for the screen orientation to automatically change. 3. Release your finger or press the TRACKBALL to magnify the view. The view is magnified using the zoom ratio used when you activated scale and scroll.
Getting Connected To zoom in or out on a web page Slide your finger to one direction on the screen to activate the zoom controls. Touch to zoom out. Touch to resize the web page to its actual size. Touch to zoom in. Touch to activate scale and scroll. To open a new browser window Open multiple browser windows to make it easier for you to switch from one web site to another. You can open up to 8 browser windows. To open a new window, press MENU and then touch New window while browsing a web page.
Getting Connected 117 To switch between browser windows 1. On a browser window, press MENU and then touch Windows. Touch to open a new web page. Touch to display the web page in full screen. Touch to close the web page. 2. On the Current windows screen, touch the browser window you want to view. To find text within a web page 1. While viewing a web page, press MENU and then touch More > Find on page. 2. Enter the search item. As you enter characters, matching characters will be highlighted in green.
Getting Connected Manage links, history, and downloads To select links in web pages Navigate to links on a web page using the TRACKBALL. Links are enclosed in an orange or green box when selected. Link is not selected Link is selected Link What to do Web page address (URLs) • Touch the link to open the web page. • Touch and hold the link to open a menu that allows you to open, bookmark, copy to the clipboard, or share the link via email.
Getting Connected 119 Browser also recognizes some phone numbers and addresses that allow you to call the phone number or locate the address in Google Maps™. Recognized phone numbers and addresses are highlighted in green when navigated to. Link What to do Location address Touch the address to open Google Maps and locate the address. Phone number Touch to open the Phone screen to call the phone number.
Getting Connected Manage bookmarks You can store as many bookmarks as you want on your phone. To bookmark a web page 1. On a browser screen, go to the web page you want to book mark. 2. Press MENU and then touch Bookmarks. The bookmarks screen opens. 3. On the Bookmarks tab, touch Add bookmark at the top of the screen. 4. Edit the bookmark Name if needed, and then touch OK. To open a bookmark 1. On the Browser screen, press MENU and then touch Bookmarks. 2.
Getting Connected 121 Keyboard shortcuts in Browser To Do this Go to a new web page Press +l Open bookmarked pages Press +b Open web page windows Press +t View the browsing history Press +h Refresh or stop the page Press +r Return to the previous page Press +j Move forward to the next page Press +k Go to the home page Press + Zoom in on the page Press +i Zoom out on the page Press +o Scroll down the page Press Scroll up the page Press +
Getting Connected 6.3 Using Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology that allows Bluetooth devices to exchange information over a distance of about eight meters without requiring a physical connection. The phone supports the following Bluetooth profiles: Headset, Handsfree, A2DP, and AVRCP. Bluetooth on your phone operates in three different modes: • On. Bluetooth is turned on. Your phone can detect other Bluetooth-enabled devices, but not vice versa. • Discoverable.
Getting Connected 123 To change the phone name The phone name identifies your phone in a Bluetooth network. 1. Make sure that you have turned Bluetooth on. 2. On the Wireless controls screen, touch Bluetooth settings > Device name. 3. Enter the name for your phone in the dialog box, and then touch OK.
Getting Connected Indicates that the device is a stereo Bluetooth headset that you can use to listen to music. Indicates that the device is a mono Bluetooth headset that you can use to send and/ or receive phone calls. Notes • Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one-time process. Once pairing is created, the devices can recognize the partnership and exchange information without entering a passcode again.
Chapter 7 Getting Around with Maps 7.1 Using Maps Maps lets you track your current location, view real-time traffic situations, and receive detailed directions to your destination. It also provides a search tool where you can locate places of interest or an address on a vector or aerial map, or view locations in street level. Notes • You need an active data (3G/GPRS) or Wi-Fi connection to use Maps. • The Maps application does not cover every country or city.
Getting Around with Maps To open Maps Do one of the following: • Press HOME, then touch Maps. • Press HOME, touch the Applications tab and then touch Maps. Your current location To find your location on the map On the Maps screen, press MENU and then touch My Location. Your location is shown on the map as a blinking blue dot. 7.2 Searching for Places of Interest To search for a place of interest 1. On the Maps screen, press MENU and then touch Search. 2.
Getting Around with Maps 127 3. Touch Search. 4. Touch a place in the list to show its location on the map. Touch to view the location of the previous or the next place in the Search results screen. Location of one of the places in the Search results list. Touch the place or touch Show map to show the location of the place on the map. Touch to edit the search or search for a new place. Tip Touch to return to the Search results screen.
Getting Around with Maps 7.3 Viewing Maps While viewing a map, take advantage of the following zoom and navigation techniques. To zoom in or out on a map Touch the screen to show the zoom controls. Touch to zoom out on the map. Touch to zoom in on the map. Zoom controls To navigate on a map Roll the TRACKBALL or slide your finger on the screen in any direction to view other areas of the map. To change a map mode When viewing a map, you can switch to another map mode.
Getting Around with Maps 129 • Satellite mode Maps uses the same satellite data as Google Earth. Satellite images are not real-time. Google Earth acquires the best imagery available, most of which is approximately one to three years old. Map mode Satellite mode • Traffic mode (available only in selected areas) Real-time traffic conditions are displayed over roads as color-coded lines. Each color represents how fast the traffic is moving.
Getting Around with Maps Traffic mode Street View mode 7.4 Getting Directions Use Maps to get detailed directions to your destination. To get directions 1. While viewing a map in any mode (except in Street View), press MENU and then touch Directions. 2. Enter the starting point in the first text box, then enter your destination in the second text box.
Getting Around with Maps 131 Destination Starting point Touch to switch your starting point and destination. Touch to open the location source menu. Touch to generate a route to your destination. You can also touch to open the location source menu and select a starting point and destination address. 3. Touch Route. The directions to your destination appears in a list. Touch to show the location on a map. Next turn information Distance and time to destination. Touch to change your route.
Getting Around with Maps Touch to show the previous turn on the map. Touch to show the next turn on the map. Next turn Touch to display the directions in a list. When you are finished viewing or following the directions, press MENU and then touch Clear map to reset the map. Your destination is automatically saved in the Maps history.
Getting Around with Maps 133 Zoom out on the map Press Jump to top/bottom of list Press , and then roll the TRACKBALL up or down +o Search results screen To Do this Clear the search results Press +q View the previous result Press +j View the next result Press +k Directions screen To Do this View the previous direction point Press +j View the next direction point Press +k Cancel directions Press +q Generate the route Press +r Edit the route Press +e
Getting Around with Maps 7.5 Finding your friends with Google Latitude Google Latitude™ user location service lets you and your friends share locations and status messages with each other. It also lets you send email and instant messages, make phone calls, and get directions to your friends’ locations. Your location is not shared automatically. You must join Latitude, and then invite your friends to view your location or accept their invitations. Open Latitude To join Latitude 1.
Getting Around with Maps 135 3. Touch Add friends. 4. Touch OK. If your friends already use Latitude, they receive an email request and a notification on Latitude. If they have not yet joined Latitude, they receive an email request that tells them to sign in to Latitude with their Google account. Accept an invitation When you get a sharing request from a friend, you can: • Accept and share back. You can see your friend’s location, and your friend can see yours. • Accept, but hide my location.
Getting Around with Maps Map view When you open Google Maps, it shows your friends’ locations. Each friend is represented by a photo icon with an arrow pointing at his or her approximate location. If a friend has opted to enable city-level sharing, his or her icon will not have an arrow and it appears in the middle of the city. Refer to “To share your location with friends and request to see their locations” earlier in this chapter for more details.
Getting Around with Maps 137 Connect with your friends Touch a friend’s contact details balloon in map view or touch a friend in list view to open the friend’s profile. In the profile screen, you can communicate with your friend and set privacy options. Options Description Show on map Find a friend’s location on the map. Chat using Google Talk Send an instant message. Google Talk opens a chat window with that friend. Send email Send an email. Gmail opens an email addressed to that friend.
Getting Around with Maps To change your public profile 1. In Maps, press MENU, touch Latitude, and then touch your contact details balloon. 2. Set the following options to your preferences. Options Description Show on map See your location on a map. Change your status Change the status message, which is shared across other Google products and features, such as Google Talk and Gmail. After you touch Change your status, type your new status in the dialog box, and then touch OK.
Chapter 8 Camera, Multimedia, and Documents 8.1 Using Camera and Camcorder Use Camera or Camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Your phone comes with a 3.2 megapixel camera with auto-focus feature that lets you capture sharp pictures and videos. Before you proceed • You must install a storage card before you use Camera or Camcorder. All pictures or videos that you capture on your phone are stored on the storage card.
Camera, Multimedia, and Documents Tip You can easily switch to the other capture mode while you are in Camera or Camcorder. Refer to “Capture modes” in this chapter for details. Remaining available shots or recording time Zoom control Current capture mode Touch to open Gallery The camera controls disappear after a few seconds. To show the camera controls again, touch the screen. To close the Camera On the Camera screen, press HOME or BACK.
Camera, Multimedia, and Documents 141 3. Press the CAPTURE button or the TRACKBALL. The auto-focus feature is turned on and then automatically takes the shot after focus is set. Auto-focus indicator Tip To zoom in, touch the screen to open the camera controls and then scroll the TRACKBALL up or down (landscape orientation) to zoom in and out. You can also touch and slide the Zoom control up and down or touch / to zoom in and out. Record videos 1. Switch to the Video capture mode. 2.
Camera, Multimedia, and Documents Review screen After capturing, the review screen lets you save, assign, send, or delete the picture or video by touching a button at the right-side of the screen. Review screen buttons Icon Function Back Return to the live Camera or Camcorder screen. Delete Delete the captured image or video. View View the captured image or video in Gallery.
Camera, Multimedia, and Documents 143 Camera menu panel The Camera menu panel lets you change the capture mode, adjust basic camera settings, and access advanced camera settings. To open the menu panel, while on the Camera screen, press MENU. 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Capture mode Touch to select the capture mode to use. 2 Resolution Touch to change the resolution (capture size). When using Contact Picture mode, there is only one available resolution. 3 White Balance Touch to adjust the white balance.
Camera, Multimedia, and Documents 8.2 Using Gallery Gallery lets you view photos and play back videos. For photos, you can also do basic editing tasks, set them as your wallpaper or contact picture, and share to your friends. To open Gallery • Press HOME, touch the Applications tab and then touch Gallery. • While on the Camera screen, touch the screen to open the onscreen controls and then touch .
Camera, Multimedia, and Documents 145 Work with pictures Once you have taken a picture, you can view it or share it with friends. To view pictures 1. On the Gallery screen, touch an album to view the pictures inside the album. Note If there are no picture albums, slide your finger upward or downward the screen, or roll the TRACKBALL up or down to browse through individual pictures. 2. Touch a thumbnail to view it in full screen.
Camera, Multimedia, and Documents To zoom in or out on a picture Touch the screen to activate the zoom control. Touch to zoom out. Touch to zoom in. To view a picture in landscape orientation Turn your phone sideways to view the picture in landscape mode. The picture orientation automatically adjusts to how you hold the phone. Note Press HOME > MENU, touch Settings > Sound & display, and then select the Orientation check box for the screen orientation to automatically change.
Camera, Multimedia, and Documents 147 To crop a picture 1. While viewing a picture in full screen, press MENU and then touch Crop. The cropper tool appears. 2. Do one of the following: • To adjust the cropper size, touch and hold the edge of the cropper tool. When the cropper arrows appear, drag your finger inward to or outward from the center of the cropper to resize it. • To keep the aspect ratio of the cropper while resizing, touch and hold one of the 4 corners.
Camera, Multimedia, and Documents To send a picture using Mail 1. While viewing a picture in full screen, press MENU, and then touch Share. 2. When prompted, touch HTC Mail or Gmail. 3. The picture is automatically attached to your email. Compose your message, and then touch Send. For more information on how to create and send email messages, refer to Chapter 5. To send a picture using Messaging 1. While viewing a picture in full screen, press MENU, and then touch Share. 2.
Camera, Multimedia, and Documents 149 Work with videos Once you have taken a video, you can view it or share it with friends. To watch videos 1. On the main Gallery screen, touch a video album and then touch the video you want to watch to start playing back the video. 2. Touch the screen to show the playback controls. Touch to toggle between playing and pausing the video. Touch to go forward on the video. Touch to go back on the video.
Camera, Multimedia, and Documents To send a video using Messaging 1. While viewing videos in a list, touch and hold the video, and then touch Share on the options menu. 2. When prompted, touch Messaging. 3. The picture is automatically attached to your message. Compose your message, then touch Send. For more information on how to create and send messages, refer to Chapter 5. To upload videos on YouTube You can upload videos to YouTube™.
Camera, Multimedia, and Documents 151 The YouTube screen appears with the videos grouped into categories, such as Featured, Most popular, Most viewed, Top rated, and more. To close YouTube While on the YouTube screen, press HOME or BACK to close YouTube. Featured videos. Slide your finger to the left to view more featured videos. Video categories Watch videos 1. On the YouTube screen, touch a video category. 2. Touch a video to play it.
Camera, Multimedia, and Documents Search for videos 1. On the YouTube screen, press MENU and then touch Search. 2. Enter a search keyword, and then touch . 3. The number of search results appears below the status bar. Scroll through the results and touch a video to watch it. To clear the search history 1. Press MENU and then touch Settings. 2. Touch Clear search history and then touch OK when prompted. Share videos You can share a video by sending its link to your contacts. 1.
Camera, Multimedia, and Documents 153 8.4 Using Music Music plays digital audio files from the phone’s storage card. Music supports the following music file formats: MP3, M4A (iTunes application AAC, DRM-free), AMR, WMA (8), MIDI, WAV, OGG Vorbis. Since Music only plays audio files saved on the storage card of your phone, you must copy your audio files to the storage card before you open Music. To copy music into the storage card 1. Set the phone’s storage card as a USB drive.
Camera, Multimedia, and Documents Music library Your music is organized into four categories: Artists, Albums, Songs, and Playlists. Touch a category to view the list within each. When inside a category, keep touching the screen until you reach the music you want to play. For example, if you touch Artists, you will see a list of artists in alphabetical order. If you touch an artist, the list opens to display the available albums or music. Select an album and the album’s song list displays.
Camera, Multimedia, and Documents 155 Playback screen Album cover art • Touch and hold to rewind the song. • Touch once to jump to the beginning of the song. • Touch twice to play the previous song on the album. Song information Elapsed time Progress bar Touch and drag to jump to any part of the song. Tip Touch to view the current playlist. Touch to turn shuffle on and off. (Shuffle is off when button is gray.
Camera, Multimedia, and Documents 4. In the Add to playlist window, touch New. Tip If you want to add the artist, album, or song to an existing playlist, touch the playlist’s name in the Add to playlist options menu. 5. Enter the name for your new playlist and then touch Save. To manage your playlists 1. Go to the Music library screen and then touch Playlists. 2. Do one of the following: Note • To play the songs in a playlist, touch the playlist name.
Camera, Multimedia, and Documents 157 Notes • The names you list in the file should be the names that appear when you view the contents of your storage card through your computer’s file system, not the names that appear in the list of songs on your phone. • Your phone will simplify the names and will not include track numbers or file extensions (for example, .mp3). 3. Save the playlist file using .m3u as the file name extension (for example, MyMusic.m3u). 4.
Camera, Multimedia, and Documents 8.5 Viewing PDF Files Use PDF Viewer to view PDF files that you copied to the storage card. To open a PDF file 1. On the Home screen, touch the Applications tab and then touch PDF Viewer. 2. On the Open file screen, touch the PDF file you want to view. To view a PDF file Slide your finger on the screen to pan or go through the pages of the PDF file. While viewing a PDF file, press MENU to open another PDF file, zoom in, search the file, and more.
Camera, Multimedia, and Documents 159 8.6 Using Quickoffice Quickoffice lets you view Microsoft Office Word (.doc), Microsoft Office Excel (.xls), and text (.txt) files on your phone. Copy the files to the phone’s storage card before you open Quickoffice. To view documents and spreadsheets 1. On the Home screen, touch the Applications tab, and then touch Quickoffice. 2. Touch Memory card and then touch the file you want to open.
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Chapter 9 Getting Applications from Android Market 9.1 Using Android Market Android Market provides direct access to useful applications and fun games which you can download and install on your phone. Android Market also allows you to send feedback and comments about an application, or flag an application that you find objectionable or incompatible with your phone. To open Android Market 1. Press HOME, then touch the Applications tab, and then touch Market. 2.
Getting Applications from Android Market 9.2 Getting Help If you need help or have questions about Android Market, press MENU and touch Help. The Browser will take you to the Android Market Help web site. 9.3 Finding Applications The Android Market home page provides several ways to find applications. It showcases featured applications and includes a list of item applications by category, a list of games, a link to search, and a link to My downloads.
Getting Applications from Android Market 163 9.4 Installing an Application To install and open an application 1. Navigate to the item that you want to download, and then select it. 2. On the details screen, read more about the application, including its overall rating, and comments by users. Scroll down to the About the developer section and view more applications by this developer, visit the developer’s website, and send the developer an email message.
Getting Applications from Android Market 4. To check the progress of the download, open the notifications panel. Most applications are installed within seconds. If you want to stop downloading the item, touch Cancel download. Download progress appears in the Ongoing section of the notifications window. Once downloaded and installed, a notification appears. 5. After the item is downloaded and installed on your phone, the content download icon appears in the notification area of the status bar. 6.
Getting Applications from Android Market 165 9.5 Managing Applications From the Android Market Home, touch My downloads to view your downloaded items. From any of the Android Market screens, press MENU and touch My downloads to go to the screen. 9.6 Uninstalling an Application You can uninstall any application that you have downloaded and installed from Android Market. 1. On the My downloads screen, touch the application you want to uninstall, and then touch Uninstall. 2.
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Chapter 10 Managing Your Device 10.1 Changing Basic Settings Set the date, time zone, and time By default, your phone automatically uses the network-provided date, time zone, and time. To manually adjust the date, time zone, and time 1. Press HOME > MENU, and then touch Settings. 2. Scroll down the screen, and then touch Date & time. 3. Clear the Automatic check box. 4. Touch Set date. On the Change date window, touch or date, month, and year, and then touch Set when finished. to adjust the 5.
Managing Your Device 8. Touch Select date format, and then select how you want dates to display on your phone. The selected date format also applies to the date displayed in the Alarm Clock. Note For details on how to set an alarm, see “Using Alarm Clock” in Chapter 4. Display settings To adjust the screen brightness 1. Press HOME > MENU, and then touch Settings. 2. Touch Sound & display, scroll down the screen, and then touch Brightness. 3.
Managing Your Device 169 To keep the screen on while charging the phone You can keep the phone from turning off the screen while you are charging the phone. 1. Press HOME > MENU, and then touch Settings. 2. Touch Applications > Development, and then select the Stay awake check box. Ringer settings To change the ring tone 1. Press HOME > MENU, and then touch Settings. 2. Touch Sound & display > Phone ringtone. 3. Touch the ring tone you want to use, and then touch OK.
Managing Your Device Phone services Your phone can directly link to the mobile phone network, and enable you to access and change the settings of various phone services for your phone. Phone services may include Call Forwarding, Call Waiting, Voicemail, and more. Contact your wireless service provider to find out about the availability of phone services for your phone. To access and change the phone services settings 1. Press HOME > MENU, and then touch Settings. 2. Touch Call settings.
Managing Your Device 171 10.2 Protecting Your Phone Protect your SIM card with a PIN You can protect your SIM card from unauthorized use by assigning a PIN (personal identification number). To enable the SIM card PIN 1. Press HOME > MENU, and then touch Settings. 2. Touch Security, scroll down the screen, and then touch Set up SIM card lock. 3. Select the Lock SIM card option. 4. Enter the default SIM card PIN using the keyboard, and then touch OK. 5.
Managing Your Device Protect your phone with a screen lock You can further secure your data by locking the screen and/or requiring a screen unlock pattern every time your phone is turned on or every time it wakes up from sleep mode (screen is off ). To lock the screen Press the END CALL/POWER button. Locking the screen prevents accidental screen touches when the phone is in your bag, purse, or pocket. Note To unlock the screen, press one of the buttons in front of the phone, and then press MENU.
Managing Your Device 173 Tip Clear the Use visible pattern check box, if you do not want the unlock pattern to display on the screen when you unlock it. Note To change your unlock screen pattern, press HOME > MENU, and then touch Settings > Security > Change unlock pattern. When you fail to draw the correct unlock pattern on the screen after five attempts, you will be prompted to wait for 30 seconds before you can try again. If you forgot your screen unlock pattern, touch Forgot pattern.
Managing Your Device To uninstall third-party applications You can remove applications that you have downloaded and installed from the Internet. 1. Press HOME > MENU, and then touch Settings > Applications > Manage applications. 2. On the Manage applications screen, touch the application you want to uninstall. 3. On the Application info screen, touch Uninstall. Notes • You cannot uninstall applications that are preinstalled on the phone.
Managing Your Device 175 To select which application to synchronize 1. Press HOME > MENU. 2. Touch Settings > Data synchronization > Data synchronization. Note By default, all personal information in Gmail, Calendar, and Contacts will sync whenever you make a change or receive a new message. Date and time of last synchronization Indicates that there is a problem with data synchronization. Check your data connection and try again. Touch to include or exclude the application from automatic synchronization.
Managing Your Device 10.5 Resetting the Phone Resetting the phone deletes all data, including downloaded applications, and resets the phone back to its initial state—the state before you turned on the phone for the first time. Important Make sure to back up important data you have on the phone before you perform a factory data reset. To perform a factory data reset If you can access the phone settings, you can perform a factory data reset from the SD card & phone storage menu. 1.
Appendix A.1 Regulatory Notices Regulatory Agency Identifications For regulatory identification purposes, this product is assigned a model number of DREA210 To ensure continued reliable and safe operation of this product, use only the accessories listed below with your DREA210. The Battery Pack has been assigned a model number of DREA160. Note This product is intended for use with a certified Class 2 Limited Power Source, rated 5 Volts DC, maximum 1 Amp power supply unit.
Appendix This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
Appendix 179 IMPORTANT NOTE: IC Radiation Exposure Statement This EUT is compliance with SAR for general population/uncontrolled exposure limits in IC RSS-102 and had been tested in accordance with the measurement methods and procedures specified in IEEE 1528. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 1.5cm between the radiator & your body. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Appendix Safety Precautions for Radio Frequency Exposure • Use only original manufacturer-approved accessories, or accessories that do not contain any metal. • Use of non-original manufacturer-approved accessories may violate your local Radio Frequency exposure guidelines and should be avoided. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement • This Transmitter has been demonstrated co-location compliance requirements with Bluetooth and WLAN.
Appendix 181 The exposure standard for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in usage.
Appendix The tests are performed in positions and locations (for example, at the ear and worn on the body) as required by the FCC for each model. (Bodyworn measurements may differ among phone models, depending upon available accessories and FCC requirements). For body worn operation, to maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines, use only original manufacturer approved accessories.
Appendix 183 Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your phone to determine if they are adequately shielded from external Radio Frequency energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. Turn the phone off in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external Radio Frequency energy.
Appendix A.2 Specifications Processor Qualcomm® MSM7201A™, 528 MHz Platform Android™ Memory ROM: 256 MB RAM: 192 MB Dimensions (LxWxT) 117.7 X 55.7 X 17.1 mm (4.63 X 2.19 X 0.67 inches) Weight 159 g (5.61 ounces) with battery Display 3.17-inch TFT-LCD flat touch-sensitive screen with 320 X 240 HVGA resolution Network HSPA/WCDMA: • 850/1900 MHz • Up to 7.
Appendix 185 Battery • Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery • Capacity: 1150 mAh • Talk time: Up to 350 minutes for WCDMA Up to 406 minutes for GSM • Standby time: Up to 402 hours for WCDMA Up to 319 hours for GSM (The above are subject to network and phone usage.) Expansion Slot microSD™ memory card (SD 2.
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Index Symbols 3G 111 A Add an Exchange ActiveSync account 101 Airplane Mode 56 Alarm - set an alarm 80 Alarm Clock 80 Android Market 161 - finding applications 162 - getting help 162 - installing an application 163 - managing applications 165 - uninstalling an application 165 Applications - on your phone 42 - tab 42 Application shortcuts - about 72 - create 73 - replace 73 B Back cover - back cover release tab 23 - remove 23 Backlight - adjust brightness 168 Basic settings 167 Battery - charge battery
Index Call Log - clear 55 - using 54 Call settings - adjust the call settings 56 Camcorder 139 Camera 139 - capture modes 140 - menu panel 143 - Review screen 142 - shoot videos 141 Chat - close 107 - sign out 110 - switch chats 107 Connect phone to Internet - ways of connecting 111 Contact details 62 Contacts - about 57 - add new 58 - call 62 - edit 61, 62 - send an email 63 - send a text or picture message 63 D Data roaming 170 Date 167 Device views - Back panel 22 - Bottom panel 19 - Front panel 21
Index 189 Gmail 92 - create and send emails 93 - open 92 - setting up 37 Google password 38 Google Talk 104 - add a friend 105 - change the settings 109 - change your status 106 - friends list 107 - sign in automatically 110 - sign out 110 - view and accept invitations 105 GPRS 111 GPS satellites 125 H Home page 114 Home screen - about 32 - customize 34 - extended Home screen 33 HTC Sync 65 - advanced options 68 - install 65 - set up 65 - synchronize contacts 67 I Inside the box 19 International call 49
Index Menu key 72 Message draft 87 Message signature 94 Message threads 88 - delete 90 - open 88 Messaging 83 - open 83 Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync 101 Missed call 55 MMS settings 91 Mobile indicators 109 Multiple calls 53 Music - delete music on memory card 157 - Music Library 154 - open 153 - playback screen 155 - playlists 155 - play music 154 - set as ring tone 157 - supported file formats 153 Music Library 154 Mute the microphone 51 Phone Controls 28 Phone services 170 Picture message 83 - reply
Index 191 SIM card - PIN 171 SMS settings 91 Speakerphone 52 Specifications 184 Status icons 38 Synchronizing Google Applications 174 T Take pictures 140 Text message 83 - create and send 84 - reply 90 - settings 91 Text settings 73 Time 167 Time zone 167 Touch tones 169 TRACKBALL 30 Turn off the display 31 Turn phone function on and off 56 Turn power on and off 30 U USB Drive 45 V Videos 151 Voice call - about 47 - answer call 50 - end call 53 Voicemail 49 Volume - adjust 44 - media volume 44 - ring
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