Your HTC Flyer User guide
Contents Contents Getting started Inside the box 7 HTC Flyer 7 Top cover Storage card Battery 9 10 11 Switching the power on or off 11 Finger gestures 12 Setting up HTC Flyer for the first time 12 Ways of getting contacts into HTC Flyer 13 Home screen 14 Basics Adjusting the volume 16 Sleep mode 16 Status and notifications 17 Notifications panel 19 Connecting HTC Flyer to a computer 21 Copying files to or from the internal storage or storage card 21 Copying text, looking up i
Contents 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 About Notes 48 Writing a note 49 Reviewing a note 51 Switching to Kid Mode 52 Scribble mode 53 Snapbooth and Camera Snapbooth 55 Camera 56 Photos, videos, and music Gallery 61 Music 68 Connected Media 72 HTC services HTC Watch 74 HTCSense.
Contents Changing Calendar views 105 Managing Calendar events 106 Dismissing or snoozing event reminders 107 Showing or hiding calendars 107 Changing Calendar settings 108 About the Calendar widget 108 Maps and location Location settings 109 Locations 109 Car Panel 116 Google Maps 117 People Transferring contacts from your old phone 121 About the People app 122 Your contacts list 122 Setting up your profile 123 Adding a new contact 123 Searching for a contact 124 Importin
Contents Keyboard Using the onscreen keyboard 155 Entering words with predictive text 156 Entering text by speaking 158 Entering text by tracing 159 Editing text 159 Adjusting input settings 160 Internet connections Wi-Fi 162 Connecting to a virtual private network (VPN) 163 Connecting HTC Flyer to the Internet through a computer (Internet Pass-through) 165 Bluetooth Bluetooth basics 166 Connecting a Bluetooth headset or car kit 166 Disconnecting or unpairing from a Bluetooth devic
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. HOME 2. MENU 3. BACK 4. PEN OPTIONS 5. Front camera 6.
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 storage card slot. 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 Storage card HTC Flyer comes with an internal 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. Among these are the features and accessories you use (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. Before you turn on and start using HTC Flyer, it is recommended that you charge the battery.
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. Finger gestures Tap When you want to type using the keyboard, select items onscreen such as application and settings icons, or press onscreen buttons, simply tap them with your finger.
Getting started Ways of getting contacts into HTC Flyer There are several ways you can add contacts to HTC Flyer. You can sync HTC Flyer with contacts from your Google Account, computer, Facebook, and more. HTC Sync™ Sync the contacts from your old phone to your computer, and then use HTC Sync to sync HTC Flyer with your computer's Microsoft® Outlook®, Outlook Express or Windows® Contacts. Gmail Google contacts are imported to HTC Flyer after you sign in to your Google Account.
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, folders and widgets so they’re always just a tap away. To find out how, see Personalizing on page 25. 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 seven extra screens.
Getting started Using Leap view To jump straight to the screen that you want, press or pinch the screen to show the Leap view. It reveals all eight Home screens as thumbnails. Just tap the one you want and you’ll leap right there.
Basics Basics Adjusting the volume Change the volume levels for alarms, notifications, and when you're playing back music or video on HTC Flyer. Adjusting the media volume Press the VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN button to adjust the volume. The Media volume window appears on the screen to display the volume level. Adjusting the volume via settings 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Sound > Volume. 2.
Basics 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. If you've set an event reminder or an alarm, you can drag snooze or dismiss the event or alarm. or to the ring to Opening an app from the lock screen On the lock screen, drag an app icon to the ring to unlock the screen and directly go to the app.
Basics Battery is full Bluetooth is on Battery is charging Connected to a Bluetooth device Battery is low (20% remaining) Airplane mode Battery is very low (10% or less remaining) GPS is on Silent mode Alarm is set Vibrate mode 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 HTC Flyer software update available Storage card is safe to remove or storage card is being prepared Song is playing Storage card or internal storage is low on free space More (not displayed) notifications Notification LED The notification LED shows a: § Solid green light when HTC Flyer is connected to the power adapter or a computer and the battery is fully charged. § Flashing green light when you have a pending notification. § Solid orange light when the battery is being charged.
Basics You can also open the Notifications panel on the Home screen by pressing then tapping Notifications. and Switching between recently opened apps On the Notifications panel, you can easily access up to ten apps you just recently opened. 1. Press and hold the status bar, then slide your finger downward to open the Notifications panel. 2. In the Recent apps section, tap an app to open it. Press and hold to view recently used apps.
Basics Closing the Notifications panel Press and hold the bottom bar of the Notifications panel, then slide your finger up the screen. Or just press . Connecting HTC Flyer to a computer Whenever you connect HTC Flyer to a computer using the USB cable, the Choose a connection type screen opens and lets you choose the type of USB connection.
Basics 5. After copying the files, unmount the removable disk (that is, HTC Flyer) as required by your computer’s operating system to safely remove HTC Flyer. 6. Do one of the following: § Disconnect HTC Flyer from the computer. § If you want to keep HTC Flyer connected to the computer but want HTC Flyer to be able to access the internal storage or storage card, open the Notifications panel, tap Disk drive, select an option except Disk drive, and then tap Done.
Basics Searching or translating text 1. After you have selected the text you want to search for or translate, tap . 2. Tap one of the following tabs: Google Search Look for related information using Google Search, based on the text that you selected. Wikipedia Look for related information on Wikipedia®, based on the text that you selected. YouTube Look for videos on YouTube®, based on the text that you selected. Google Translate Translate the text to another language.
Basics 4. If there's more than one page to print, set the page range that you want. Tap Advanced to set the page size, print layout, and page orientation, and choose if you want to print in color or black and white. 5. Tap Print. You can check the printing details by opening the Notifications panel, and then tapping the item you're printing. Optimizing battery life You can set HTC Flyer to automatically switch to power saving mode when the battery level reaches a certain level. 1.
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. Press > Scene. , and then tap Delete. 3. Slide your finger on the screen from right to left to browse through scenes, then tap one or more scenes you want to delete. 4. Tap Delete.
Personalizing Applying a new skin Personalize beyond the Home screen by applying a new skin. Skins are set to give a different look and feel to most onscreen buttons, application screens, option menus, and other items. > Skin. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Slide your finger on the screen from right to left to select the skin you want. 3. Tap Apply. To download more skins, tap > Skin > Get more.
Personalizing Changing the settings of a widget You can modify basic settings of some widgets (for example, the People and Mail widgets) from the Home screen. 1. Press and hold a widget on the Home screen. HTC Flyer vibrates and you’ll see a colored box around the widget. Don’t lift your finger just yet. 2. Drag the widget to the edit button (if it’s enabled). The relevant screen where you can change some settings for this widget then opens. 3. Customize the widget settings.
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. Go to a part of the Home screen where there’s space to add a new icon or shortcut. 2.
Personalizing Renaming a folder 1. Tap the folder to open it. 2. Press and hold the folder window’s title bar. 3. Enter a new folder name and then tap OK. Rearranging or removing widgets and icons on your Home screen Rearrange the widgets and icons on your Home screen to make room for adding more items. You can also remove widgets and icons that you don’t frequently use. Moving a widget or icon 1. Press and hold the widget or icon you want to move.
Personalizing Customizing the launch bar You can personalize the launch bar at the bottom of the Home screen and replace it with different apps or shortcuts that you often need to use. 1. Remove an app that you don't need from the launch bar. Press and hold its icon, . and then drag it out to the Home screen or to the remove button 2. Press and hold on the empty slot, and then choose whether to add an app or a shortcut.
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, shortcuts, and folders 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 3. You can tap to listen to the different sounds for that sound set. 4. Tap Apply. To download more sound sets, tap > Sound set > Get more. Creating a sound set 1. From the Home screen, tap > Sound set. 2. On the Sound sets screen, tap New sound set. 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.
Personalizing Changing the alarm sound 1. From the Home screen, tap > Alarm. 2. Tap a preset sound you want to use. To use your sound file, tap New alarm, select the item you want to import to the Alarms list, and then tap OK. 3. Tap Apply. Deleting sound sets 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Press > Sound set. , and then tap Delete. 3. Tap one or more sound sets you want to delete. 4. Tap Delete.
Personalizing 3. Press and hold the tab you want to show, then drag it down to where you want to position it again. 4. When you’re done, press . Customizing the lock screen You can change the apps on the Lock screen to your favorite ones. 1. From the Home screen, tap . 2. Tap Lock screen. 3. Tap an app that you want to change, and then choose another app to replace it.
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, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Search > Google search. 3. Choose the settings that you want.
Search and Web browser 3. In the search box, enter the words you want to search for. As you type, matching items on HTC Flyer and suggestions from Google web search are shown as a list. 4. Do one of the following: § If what you’re searching for is in the list of suggestions, tap it in the list. The item opens in the appropriate application. § To edit an item in the list, tap where you can edit it. .
Search and Web browser Going to a webpage 1. On the browser screen, tap the URL box on top of the screen. 2. Enter the webpage address using the keyboard. As you enter the address, matching webpage addresses will appear on the screen. 3. Do one of the following: § Tap an address to go directly to that webpage. § Continue typing in the webpage address, then tap . Changing the screen orientation Turn HTC Flyer sideways to display the web browser in landscape orientation.
Search and Web browser Opening a new browser window Open multiple browser windows to make it easier for you to switch from one website to another. 1. While viewing a webpage, tap 2. Tap to display the Windows pane. . A new browser window opens to full screen. Switching between browser windows 1. On the browser screen, tap to display the Windows pane. 2. Swipe your finger right or left on the Windows pane to browse through the webpage thumbnails. 3.
Search and Web browser Downloading from the Web Do more than just browsing the Web. You can download files such as photos and music as well as apps using the web browser. § All downloaded files will be saved to the internal storage. § Before downloading an app, check first its compatibility with HTC Flyer to make sure it can be installed. Downloading apps from the Web You can download apps directly from your favorite websites. Apps downloaded from the Web can be from unknown sources.
Search and Web browser Opening a bookmark 1. While viewing a webpage, tap . 2. Do one of the following: § On the Bookmarks tab and then tap it. , navigate to the bookmark you want to open, § On the Tags tab , open a tag group, navigate to the bookmark you want to open, and then tap it. Editing a bookmark 1. While viewing a webpage, tap 2. On the Bookmarks tab . , press and then tap Edit. 3. Tap the bookmark you want to edit. 4. Enter your changes, and then tap Done.
Search and Web browser Setting browser options Customize the web browser to suit your browsing style. Set display, privacy, and security options when using the web browser. From the browser screen, press , and then tap More > Settings. Setting your home page 1. From the browser screen, press page. , and then tap More > Settings > Set home 2. Select the home page you want to use.
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 Inserting a battery into the tablet pen Before you start using the tablet pen, you need to first install the disposable AAAA battery that's included in the box. After a period of time, change the tablet pen's battery when you feel that HTC Flyer is not responding too well to your pen strokes. 1. Twist the battery cap counter-clockwise until it detaches from the tablet pen, then remove it completely. 2. With the positive pole first, insert a new battery into the tablet pen. 3.
Tablet pen and fun apps You still need to use your finger to slide to another screen, scroll through a web page, or select onscreen items in the Home screen and other apps. Choosing your pen type, color, and stroke Use your tablet pen (and not your finger) to tap on the the Pen options palette. button and any item on 1. Open a pen-integrated app. Or if you want to create a note or draw on any app screen or web page, use your tablet pen to tap on the screen to switch to Scribble mode. 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 3. Press and hold the tablet pen's HIGHLIGHTER button, and then highlight the phrase or sentence. Don't release the HIGHLIGHTER button until you're done. Available pen types depend on the app you're using. 4. To change the highlight color, tap the highlighted text with your finger, and then select a color from the popup menu. To remove the highlight, tap the highlighted text with your finger, and then tap Unhighlight. Drawing over text 1.
Tablet pen and fun apps 3. Use the tablet pen to draw over your photo. 4. Press to apply your changes. A pen icon appears on the photo thumbnail to indicate that you retouched this photo. Your pen strokes will be saved as a different layer over the photo so you can remove them anytime. To delete pen strokes, open Gallery, and then view the photo in full screen. Use the tablet pen as an eraser or tap in the Pen options palette to clear all pen strokes.
Tablet pen and fun apps 4. Select a notebook type. § Tap Local notebook to save this notebook only on HTC Flyer. § Tap Synchronized notebook to sync your notes with your Evernote account. 5. Tap Create. To open or switch to another notebook, simply tap , then tap a notebook name. Syncing notes You can choose whether to automatically or manually sync your notes between HTC Flyer and your Evernote account on the Web. You need to log in to your Evernote account from HTC Flyer to start syncing notes. 1.
Tablet pen and fun apps Adding a photo or attachment to your note While you have a note open, do any of the following: Insert a photo § Move the text cursor to where you want to insert the photo, and then tap > Picture to insert a photo from HTC Flyer. § Tap Attach a document to take a picture. Tap attach. > Document, and then browse for the document to Clipping an app screen or a web page On HTC Flyer, you can clip app screens and web pages as images, and then insert them to your notes. 1.
Tablet pen and fun apps Reviewing a note 1. From the Home screen, tap > Notes. 2. Open a notebook, and then tap a note thumbnail. 3. While on the note, you can: § Slide your finger up or down the screen to scroll the page. § Tap a file attachment to open it in an appropriate app. § Tap to view or change the linked event in Calendar. Or if you haven't linked the note yet, tap to select a calendar event.
Tablet pen and fun apps Sharing a note You can send your notes by email or Bluetooth, or share them with friends in your social networks. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Notes. 2. Open a notebook, and then tap the note to share. 3. Press , and then tap Share note. 4. Choose how you want to share your note. § For most sharing options, notes are automatically converted and sent as images. § You can print notes when HTC Flyer is connected to a printer over Wi-Fi.
Tablet pen and fun apps Closing Kid Mode Press twice, and then confirm your action by drawing the letter Z with your finger. Scribble mode In apps that don't have integrated support for tablet pen interactions, you can switch on Scribble mode so you can use the tablet pen. When in Scribble mode, HTC Flyer captures the current screen as an image where you can freely draw or mark items. 1.
Tablet pen and fun apps Print If you're connected to a printer over Wi-Fi, tap to send the image for printing. Discard Tap to delete the image and exit Scribble mode. You can also tap the screen with your finger to show or hide the Scribble mode options.
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. § Tap anywhere on the screen and then choose what to do with the current photo. Edit the photo. You can crop, rotate, or add effects. Share the photo. You can send it in an email, upload to Facebook, and more. Delete the photo. Open other albums or folders to view. Take a new photo.
Snapbooth and Camera Zoom bar Auto focus indicator Photo/Video mode switch Shutter release/ Record button Effects button Gallery button or Switch to front or main camera button 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.
Snapbooth and Camera Taking a photo 1. From the Home screen, tap > Camera. 2. Before taking the photo, you can zoom in or out first on your subject. 3. Choose the resolution and other camera settings you want to use. 4. Choose an effect to apply to your photo. 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.
Snapbooth and Camera Adding effects Want to make your photos look more interesting? Easy. Use the available camera effects to make your photos look like they’ve been taken through special lenses and filters. You can also add certain effects to videos. Choose an effect first before you start taking a photo or video. 1. Tap . 2. Scroll through the available effects and tap one that you like.
Snapbooth and Camera Review duration Set the time for a captured photo or video to be displayed on the Review screen before the camera changes back to the Viewfinder screen. Storage Choose whether to capture photos and videos to the internal storage or your storage card. 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.
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 to the internal storage. What’s more, you can edit and add effects to your photos.
Photos, videos, and music § If there are photos or videos under the root path of the internal storage (that are not contained in folders), they will be grouped under the Other album. § If you've inserted a storage card into HTC Flyer, the photos and videos in the storage card will show as well. 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 videos While browsing an album, tap a video to play it. Another way to easily get to your videos is to tap then tap Videos.
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 using Bluetooth You can select several photos, videos, or both and send them to someone’s device or your computer using Bluetooth. 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 Bluetooth. 4. Select the photos or videos you want to share and then tap Next.
Photos, videos, and music 3. Tap and then tap Flickr. 4. Select the photos or videos you want to share and then tap Next. 5. Enter a different title and description on each photo or video. You can also tag friends on your photos. Tap Tap to add tag, and then tap the part where your friend is. From the list that shows, select who you want to tag. 6. Slide to the left to go to the next photo or video. 7. Tap Upload. 8.
Photos, videos, and music Viewing photos in your social networks Right in the Gallery app, check what you and your friends have uploaded to your social networks (Facebook and Flickr only). Viewing photos on Facebook You need to be logged in to your Facebook account to view Facebook photos. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Gallery. 2. On the top of the screen, tap the bar that displays the current view (for example, Albums), and then tap Facebook. 3.
Photos, videos, and music Music Listening to music Enjoy listening to songs and music on HTC Flyer using the Music app. You need to copy music files to the internal storage first (or an inserted storage card) to use the Music app to play music. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Music. 2. In the playback screen, swipe your finger left or right across the screen to go to the next or previous music album. If you're not in the playback screen, tap or . 3.
Photos, videos, and music Playing music from the Lock screen When you’re listening to music and the screen turns off, press POWER to turn the screen back on and control the music playback directly on the Lock screen. If you don’t see the playback controls on the Lock screen, swipe your finger from left to right on the box onscreen. You can also pause music playback right from the Notifications panel. Browsing and playing music in landscape view Turn HTC Flyer to the left to switch to landscape view.
Photos, videos, and music Browsing music in the library on the Music app’s playback screen or Now playing list to go to the 1. Tap library. In the library, your music is organized by categories such as Artists and Albums. Choose a category by tapping one of the tabs at the bottom of the screen. 2. Tap a song in a category to play it. The Now playing list is updated with the song list from your selected category. You can add, remove, or rearrange the tabs in the library.
Photos, videos, and music Managing playlists After creating a playlist, you can add more songs to it, rearrange their order, and more. 1. In the library, tap or slide your finger on the bottom row to go to the Playlists category. 2. Tap a playlist to open it. 3. Press , and then choose what you want to do: Add more songs to 1. Tap Add songs. a playlist 2. Go to the Songs category or any other category. 3. Select the songs you want to add to the playlist and then tap Add. Rearrange songs 1.
Photos, videos, and music 3. In the library, choose the song that you want to send via Bluetooth and then play it back. 4. On the playback screen, press and then 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. Finding music videos on YouTube You can find music videos of the song you’re listening to on YouTube. It’s simple.
Photos, videos, and music 4. Choose the device on your network where you want to play the media. 5. Once connected to the other device, HTC Flyer opens up the Controller screen where you can tap: Controls To Play the media on the other device. Pause the music or video playback. Play the previous photo or music track. Play the next photo or music track. Shuffle your music playlist. Select a repeat mode for photos or music tracks. Show available media that you can share.
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 Recommending a video While viewing the synopsis of a video, you can easily recommend the video to your family or friends by sharing its link. You can send it in an email, post to your social network, or share in other ways. Tap and then choose how you want to share the link. 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.
HTC services Checking or changing settings In the Watch app, press , and then tap Settings. Account Modify your account settings. Update widget when opened Select or clear this check box, depending on whether you'd like the Watch widget to auto refresh. My purchases Check your purchase history. Payment methods Edit or delete your credit card information. Device management When you download videos from the video store, your HTC device will automatically be added to your HTC Watch account.
HTC services HTCSense.com Signing up for your HTCSense.com account You can sign up for your HTCSense.com account on HTC Flyer or your computer’s web browser. Signing up from HTC Flyer 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Accounts & sync. 2. Tap Add account > HTC Sense. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to sign up for your HTCSense.com account. Signing up from your computer Make sure you have HTC Flyer close by. You’ll need it to complete the sign-up process. 1.
HTC services Making HTC Flyer ring You know HTC Flyer is somewhere in your home but you just can’t find it. Make HTC Flyer ring, even if it’s on mute, so that you can find it. Hopefully, it’s just buried under some clothes in the hamper. On HTCSense.com, click Ring. Locating HTC Flyer Left HTC Flyer somewhere while doing your errands? You can use HTCSense.com to find its approximate location. You must have the Tablet finder option selected in Settings > Location on HTC Flyer for this feature to work.
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 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. Follow the instructions on the screen to reset your password.
Accounts and sync Synchronizing an account manually 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Accounts & sync. 2. Tap the account that you want to sync. 3. Tap Sync now. Changing account settings You can change settings such as the sync frequency and the types of information synchronized, the kinds of notification you receive, and the way that account information is displayed. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Accounts & sync. 2.
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 and events tab to see 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. Facebook app The Facebook app lets you keep up and stay close with your friends in Facebook. It offers most of the features that you are familiar with when using Facebook on your computer. With the Facebook app, you can: § Share your thoughts and check other people’s status updates. § View your friends list and write on someone’s wall.
Social What’s the difference between Facebook app and Facebook for HTC Sense? § Facebook for HTC Sense is not a standalone app. It is integrated in People, Friend Stream, Gallery, and Calendar to give you up-to-date information about your Facebook contacts (their status updates, shared links, and photos) in these apps. § The Facebook app is a standalone app.
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. § To use your Facebook account on Friend Stream, you need to be signed in via Facebook for HTC Sense.
Social 4. Tap update. and then choose what you want to attach to your tweet or status Picture Select From Camera to take a photo and attach it or From Gallery to attach a photo. Location Add your current location or a location you pick on a map. 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 status. 5. Tap Post.
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 In Friend Stream, tap the bar at the top of the screen (for example, All networks), and then tap Twitter. Tap to compose and send a tweet. 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.
Social 1. In any of the tabs, press , and then 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 Accepting a chat invitation When a friend sends you a Google Talk message, you receive a notification. Their entry in the Friends list displays the message. Do one of the following: § In the Friends list, tap the friend who sent you the invitation to chat. § Open the Notifications panel, and then tap the chat notification. Changing your online status and picture 1. In Google Talk's Friends list, tap your name to open the Set Status screen. 2. Enter your new status message. Or press the list.
Social Block a friend You can block a friend from sending you messages. When blocked, your friend is removed from the Friends list and is added to the Blocked friends list. 1. Press , and then tap All friends. 2. Press and hold a friend’s name, and then tap Block friend. Unblock a friend Press View all invited friends Press , and then tap More > Invites. Friends who have not yet accepted your invitation are listed on the screen. , and then tap More > Blocked.
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. From the Home screen, tap > Gmail. Your Gmail inbox then opens.
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, press and then tap Add Cc/Bcc. 4. Enter the email subject, and then compose your email. 5. If you want to attach a picture, press and then tap Attach. 6. Locate and then tap the picture you want to attach. 7.
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, press , and then tap More > New account. If the Choose a mail provider screen is displayed, 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 bar that shows the current email account, 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.
Email Group Displays all email messages from a contact group. To choose which contact group to display, press , 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 Quickly browsing your inbox If you have a long list of email messages in your inbox, it may not be easy to browse the list and find an email that you want. You can quickly browse through your inbox by using finger gestures. 1. Choose a sorting order for displaying your email messages. 2. Press and hold two fingers on any email message, and then drag upward or downward without lifting your fingers. Your screen then jumps to the set of email messages based on your chosen sorting order.
Email Sending an email message 1. From the Home screen, tap > Mail. 2. Switch to the email account that you want to use for sending email. 3. On the email account inbox, tap . 4. Fill in one or more recipients. You can: § Enter email addresses directly in the To field, separating them with a comma. As you enter email addresses, any matching addresses from your contacts list are displayed. Tap a match to enter that address directly.
Email Appointment (vCalendar) Attach a calendar event. File Attach any other file. 7. Tap Send to send the message immediately, or tap Save as draft to send it later. If there’s no Internet connection available or Airplane mode is on when you send your email, the email will be saved to the Outbox folder. Once there’s Internet connection available, the saved email will be sent automatically next time HTC Flyer syncs. Resuming a draft email message 1.
Email 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. In addition, you can also use some powerful Exchange features. Flagging an email that appears on the right of § While viewing the inbox, tap the white flag icon an email message. The icon turns red after you flagged the email. § While reading an email, you can also tap the flag icon in the email. Setting your Out of the office status 1.
Email Notification settings Set email notification settings. Delete account Tap to delete the email account. 4. Press to save your changes. Deleting an email account 1. Switch to the email account you want to delete. 2. Press , and then tap More > Settings > Delete account.
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’ll be able to sync the Calendar app with your Google Calendar online. You can add multiple Google Accounts.
Calendar 5. To specify the date and time of the event, do one of the following: § If there is a time frame for the event, tap the From and To date and time to set them. § If it is a whole-day event, such as a birthday, set the From and To date, then select the All day check box. 6. Enter the event location and description. 7. Set the reminder time. You can add another reminder time in a Google Calendar event. Press tap Add reminder. and then 8.
Calendar Changing Calendar views When you open Calendar, it displays the Month view by default. To change to another view, simply tap (Day), (Week), or (Agenda). Using month view In month view, you will see markers on days that have events. Do any of the following in month view: § Tap a day to view the events for that day. § Press and hold a day to open an options menu from which you can also choose to create an event or switch to either day or agenda view.
Calendar Managing Calendar events Viewing an event You can view your own events as well as events that other people have shared with you. 1. In day view or agenda view, tap an event. The Event details screen then opens and shows the summary of the event. 2. Depending on the event information, do any of the following: § Find the event’s location in Maps. § Check the participants of the event. § If the event was sent as a meeting invitation, respond to the invitation.
Calendar Sharing an event (vCalendar) You can share a calendar event as a vCalendar using Bluetooth or by sending it as a file attachment with your email. 1. While viewing an event, press , and then tap Share vCalendar. 2. Do one of the following: § Tap Bluetooth. You’ll be asked to turn on Bluetooth on HTC Flyer and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device. § Tap Mail. A new message window opens and automatically includes the vCalendar as an attachment.
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, press and then tap Settings (or More > Settings). Reminder settings All calendars Select this check box to use the same event reminder settings for all types of calendars. If you clear this check box, you can set different reminder settings for each calendar.
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, press and then tap Settings > Location. 2. Select one or both of the following: Use wireless networks Uses Wi-Fi 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 Download or purchase additional services such as navigation, safety camera, and turn-by-turn voice instructions. Select a footprint to set as a destination. Check the places you’ve search before, and then choose one to set as your destination. Set Car Panel options. Google Maps About Google Maps Google Maps™ lets you track your current location, view real-time traffic situations, and receive detailed directions to your destination.
Maps and location Zoom in § Place your thumb and index fingers on top of the area that you want to zoom in, and then spread your fingers across the map. § Tap . § Double-tap the area on the map that you want to zoom in. Zoom out § Pinch your thumb and index finger on the map to zoom out. § Tap View information for a random location . 1. Press and hold a location on the map. A balloon opens over the location, with the address and a thumbnail from street view (if available). 2.
Maps and location Searching for a place of interest near you Use Places to find places of interest near your current location. Places uses Google Maps to search 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. From the Home screen, tap > Places. 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. 6. Tap the arrow buttons on the map to follow the directions. When you’re finished viewing or following the directions, press and then 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 Filtering your contacts list You can choose to only display contacts from particular account types (for example, Google contacts or Facebook contacts). 1. From the Home screen, tap > People. 2. On the All tab, you can: § Tap the arrow or the title area below the status bar to open a selection menu of your online accounts, and then tap the account whose contacts you want to display. § Press , tap View, and then choose the types of contacts you want to show in your contacts list.
People 5. Enter the contact information in the fields provided. Press if you want to close the onscreen keyboard first and easily scroll through the other fields. 6. Tap Save. Searching for a contact Search for names or email addresses of contacts that you created on HTC Flyer or synchronized from your online accounts. 1. From the Home screen, tap > People. 2. In the search box, enter the first few letters of a contact’s name or email address. Matching contacts are displayed. 3.
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 Details Shows the information you have stored for the contact. Get in touch with the contact directly by tapping any of the displayed methods. For example, if the contact has a stored email address, you can tap Send mail. Mail Shows all the email you have received from the contact. Tap an email to view it. From this tab, you can also directly create a new email to send to the contact.
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 Add contact to group, select the contacts you want to add, and then tap Save. § 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. § Press and then 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 Getting in touch with a contact 1. On the Home screen, go to the People widget. 2. Tap a contact's photo (not the name or status update) on the widget. The default communication method you've set for this contact will be performed. On the People widget: § Tap a contact's name or status update to open the contact details screen for that contact. § Tap to open the People app and view all your contacts.
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, FREE (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, the battery level, 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 dim the screen slightly on the Desk Clock. To light up the screen again, tap anywhere on the screen. § Tap to dim the screen completely and go into screensaver mode.
Android Market and other apps Adding a city to the World Clock screen Add more cities to the World Clock screen so you can instantly check the date and time in these cities. 1. On the World Clock tab, tap . 2. Enter the city name you want to add. As you enter letters, the list is filtered to show matching cities and countries. 3. Scroll through the matching list and tap the city that you want to add. Setting an alarm You can use the Clock app's Alarms tab to set up one or more wake-up alarms. 1.
Android Market and other apps Snooze duration Set how long to snooze between alarms. Side button behavior Choose what happens to the alarm when pressing the side button (VOLUME UP/VOLUME DOWN). You can set the button to snooze, dismiss the alarm, or disable the button. The side button works only when the screen is not locked. Checking Weather Use the Weather app and widget to check the current weather and weather forecasts for the next few days.
Android Market and other apps Changing the order of cities on the Weather screen 1. On the Weather screen, press and then tap Edit. 2. Press and hold at the end of the item you want to move. When the row is highlighted, drag it to its new position, then release. 3. Tap Done. Deleting cities from the Weather screen 1. On the Weather screen, press and then tap Edit. 2. Select the cities you want to remove and then tap Done. Changing Weather options 1.
Android Market and other apps 3. Tap an eBook to open it. 4. Slide your finger left or right to flip through pages in the eBook. 5. To zoom in or out, spread or pinch your thumb and index fingers across the page. 6. To view in landscape, turn HTC Flyer sideways. 7. 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.
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/signup.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 2. Tap > News. , and then tap Subscriptions > Add feeds. 3.
Android Market and other apps Tap To Go to the next or previous story in the channel. Changing update schedule and content settings While on the News app, press the following: > Settings (or More > Settings), and then tap any of 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 when the channels you’ve subscribed to are updated.
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, press , and then tap Edit.
Android Market and other apps Changing update schedule and color settings On the Stocks main screen, press , and then tap Settings. Do any of the following: Tap To Update when opened Update the stock information every time you open the Stocks app. Scheduled sync Set automatic downloads of stock information. Update schedule Choose a time interval for checking updates.
Android Market and other apps 3. Do any of the following: § If your file is a Microsoft Office Word, a Microsoft Office PowerPoint, or a plain text document, press > Edit. § If your file is a Microsoft Office Excel document, tap a cell and then enter your changes in the text box. To choose a different worksheet, press > Worksheet. 4. When done making your changes, press and then tap either Save or Save as. Viewing a PDF Use PDF Viewer to read PDF files that you've downloaded or copied to HTC Flyer.
Android Market and other apps 3. While watching a video, you can: § Turn HTC Flyer sideways or double-tap the screen to watch the video in full screen. § Tap the video screen to pause, resume playback, or drag the slider to jump to a different part of the video. § Tap a tab to learn more about the video, see related videos, or check out what other viewers think. You can also slide your finger across the tabs to see if there are more items available.
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. Press , and then tap Share. You’ll then see the list of games and apps that you downloaded and installed from Android Market. 3.
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 your 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 Synchronizing HTC Flyer Check the estimated usage bar beside the Sync now button for the estimated file size of new items to sync on HTC Flyer. When there's not enough space left on your storage card, you'll see a warning icon and you won't be able to sync. 1. After selecting and customizing the categories you want to sync, click Sync now. 2. After synchronization is complete, click Disconnect. 3. Safely remove HTC Flyer as required by your computer's operating system.
HTC Sync Synchronizing another device with your computer You can switch from one device to another, if you have more than one device to sync. 1. Connect another device to your computer, then set up HTC Sync to recognize it. 2. Click the device you want to set up or begin synchronization. The Device panel then opens, where you can separately customize your sync settings for this device. To switch to another device to sync, click Devices, and then click the device's name or image.
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 press to close the onscreen keyboard. Entering text Use the following keys while entering text using the onscreen keyboard: Press and hold keys with gray characters at the top to enter numbers, symbols, or accented letters.
Keyboard Enabling multiple keyboard languages If there are multiple keyboard languages available on HTC Flyer, you can choose which languages to enable in the onscreen keyboard so that you can switch to these languages and use them to enter text. 1. From the Home screen, press > Touch Input. , and then tap Settings > Language & keyboard 2. Tap International keyboard. 3. Choose the languages you want. Available languages depend on the region where you purchased HTC Flyer.
Keyboard Setting a second language for the keyboard Aside from the keyboard language you are currently using, you can set the predictive text to be bilingual. As you type, you’ll get word suggestions in two languages that you’ve selected. 1. From the Home screen, press > Touch Input. , and then tap Settings > Language & keyboard 2. Tap Bilingual prediction, and then choose the language you want.
Keyboard Importing your personal dictionary from your storage card 1. From the Home screen, press > Touch Input. , and then tap Settings > Language & keyboard 2. Tap Personal dictionary > Sync personal dictionary > Restore from storage card. 3. When prompted, tap OK. 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 & output settings.
Keyboard Entering text by tracing Instead of tapping the keys on the onscreen keyboard, you can "trace" to type words. Trace prediction in Settings > Language & keyboard > Touch Input > Trace keyboard must be selected for you to use the Trace keyboard. To trace, slide your finger on the onscreen keyboard to enter words. For example, if you want to type “the”, put your finger on the “t” key, and then trace the word (by sliding your finger) “the” on the onscreen keyboard.
Keyboard 3. After positioning the text cursor, lift your finger. The text selection menu then pops up. 4. Do one of the following: § Tap Select word. When the word where you’ve placed the text cursor is highlighted, drag the start and end markers to select the text you want. § Tap Select all to select everything in the text field. Copying and pasting text 1. After you have selected the text you want to copy, tap Copy or Cut. The selected text is then copied to the clipboard. 2.
Keyboard 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 Wi-Fi To use Wi-Fi, you need access to a wireless access point or “hotspot”. The availability and strength of the Wi-Fi signal will vary depending on objects, such as buildings or simply a wall between rooms, the Wi-Fi signal has to pass through. Turning Wi-Fi on and connecting to a wireless network 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Wireless & networks. 2. Select the Wi-Fi check box to turn Wi-Fi on.
Internet connections Checking the wireless network status 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Wireless & networks. 2. On the Wireless & networks screen, tap Wi-Fi settings, and then tap the wireless network that HTC Flyer is currently connected to. A message box is then displayed showing the Wi-Fi network name, status, speed, signal strength, and more. If you want to remove the settings for this network, tap Forget.
Internet connections 4. Scroll down and confirm the password, and then tap OK. 5. Select the Use secure credentials check box. You can then download and install the certificates needed to access your local network. Your network administrator can tell you how to do this. Adding a VPN connection 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Wireless & networks. 2. Tap VPN settings > Add VPN, and then tap the type of VPN you want to add. 3.
Internet connections Connecting HTC Flyer to the Internet through a computer (Internet Pass-through) If you temporarily don’t have Internet access, you can still go online on HTC Flyer by using your computer’s Internet connection. Before you can use your computer as a modem, be sure to install HTC Sync on your computer first. 1. Make sure your computer is connected to the Internet. Two things to check for your computer’s Internet connection. One, you may need to turn off your local network’s firewall.
Bluetooth Bluetooth Bluetooth basics Turning Bluetooth on or off 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Wireless & networks. 2. 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 5. Tap Scan for 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. The pairing and connection status is displayed below the hands-free headset or car kit name in the Bluetooth devices section.
Bluetooth 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. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Wireless & networks. 2. Tap Bluetooth settings. 3. In the Bluetooth devices section, press and hold the device to unpair. 4.
Bluetooth Contact 1. On the People app, tap a contact to view the contact's details. 2. Press and then tap Send contact. 3. Tap the down arrow icon, and then select Bluetooth. 4. Choose which details to share, and then tap Send. Calendar appointment or event In Day view, Agenda view, or Week view, press and hold the event, and then tap Share vCalendar > Bluetooth. Music track With the track displayed on the Music app’s Now playing screen, press , and then tap Share > Bluetooth. 3.
Bluetooth Receiving information using Bluetooth HTC Flyer lets you receive various files with Bluetooth, including photos, music tracks, and documents such as PDFs. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Wireless & networks. 2. Tap Bluetooth settings. 3. If the Bluetooth check box is not selected, select it to turn Bluetooth on. 4. Select the Discoverable check box. 5. On the sending device, send one or more files to HTC Flyer.
Security Security Protecting HTC Flyer with a screen lock pattern, PIN, or password Protect your personal information and prevent others from using HTC Flyer without your permission by setting a screen lock pattern, PIN or password. Your screen lock will be asked every time HTC Flyer is turned on or when it’s idle for a certain period of time. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Security. 2. Tap Set up screen lock. 3.
Security Forgot your screen lock pattern? If you’ve forgotten your screen lock pattern, you have up to five attempts to try and unlock HTC Flyer. If this fails, you can unlock HTC Flyer by entering your Google Account user name and password. 1. On the unlock screen, enter your lock pattern. 2. After the fifth attempt, when you’re asked to wait for 30 seconds, tap OK. 3. If the display goes off, press the POWER button to turn the display back on, and then unlock the screen. 4.
Settings Settings Settings on HTC Flyer Control and customize tablet settings on the Settings screen. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. Personalize Make HTC Flyer truly yours with the various personalization options available. Wireless & networks Set up wireless connections, such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, enable Airplane mode, and more. Sound § Choose sounds to use for notifications. § Adjust media playback volume.
Settings Dock If you purchased the dock, choose the behavior when you mount HTC Flyer to the dock. Power Turn on power saver to automatically switch to power saving mode when the battery level goes down to the level that you set. Applications Manage running applications, install or uninstall programs, set low memory notification, and more. Storage § Check the available space in the internal storage and your storage card. § Erase the internal storage or storage card content.
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, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Display > 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.
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, press , and then 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 3. On the All tab, tap an application. 4. On the screen, tap Clear data and/or Clear cache. Uninstalling an app You cannot uninstall an app that's preinstalled on HTC Flyer. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Applications > Manage applications. 3. On the Downloaded tab, tap the application you want to uninstall. 4. Tap Uninstall. Moving an app to or from the storage card You cannot move an app that's preinstalled on HTC Flyer. 1.
Settings Tablet identity Check information about HTC Flyer. Battery Check information about the battery such as its current battery level, status, and what programs are using the battery. Hardware information Check the Wi-Fi MAC and Bluetooth addresses. Software information Check the version and other information about the Android platform being used by HTC Flyer. You can also check the version of the web browser.
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 a Wi-Fi 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 3. Press and hold the POWER button, and then tap Restart. 4. When asked to confirm, tap Restart. HTC Flyer not responding? If HTC Flyer does not respond when you touch the screen or press the buttons, you can still restart it. Press and hold the POWER button until HTC Flyer restarts. Resetting HTC Flyer Do a factory reset to return HTC Flyer to its original state before the first time you turned it on.
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Index Index A Alarm 136 Android Market 132 Apps - deleting 133 - installing 132, 153 B Back up contacts 126 Bluetooth - connecting a Bluetooth headset or car kit 166 - disconnecting or unpairing 167 - sharing music 71 - turning on or off 166 Browser - bookmarks 40 - navigating and zooming 38 - opening a new window 39 - options 42 - switching between windows 39 - using 38 C Calendar - creating an event 103 - inviting guests to your event 104 - managing events 106 - reminders 107 - sending a meeting r
Index - sending photos or videos by email 64 - sending photos or videos using Bluetooth 65 - sharing photos and videos 65 - viewing photos in social networks 67 - watching video 63 Gmail 93 Google Account 80 Google Maps 117 Google Talk 90 H Hands free 166 Hard reset 180 Headphones 166 Highlighting text 46 Home screen - adding widgets 27 - rearranging items 30 - rearranging the home panels 32 HTC Clock - Desk Clock 135 - setting an alarm 136 - World Clock 135 HTC Footprints 112 HTC Watch 74 HTCSense.
Index - reading 51 - sharing 52 - syncing notes 49 - writing 49 Notifications - panel 19 O Online accounts - about 80 - managing 81 Onscreen keyboard - copying and pasting text 160 - editing text 159 - entering text 155 - predictive text 156 - selecting text 159 P Pair a Bluetooth device 166 Pen 43 People - adding a new contact 123 - deleting contacts 127 - editing a contact 127 - filtering your contacts 123 - groups 128 - merging contact information 125 - searching for a contact 124 - widget 130 Q
Index V Videos - recording 58 - sharing 65 - watching 63 VPN - adding a connection 164 - connecting 164 W Wallpaper - changing 26 Weather - adding cities 137 - checking weather 137 Web browser 37 Wi-Fi - connecting to another network 163 - network status 163 - turning on 162 Widgets - adding 27 - changing settings 28 - removing 30 Y YouTube - sharing videos 66 Z Zoodles 52
