HTC HTC EVO 3D User manual

Your HTC EVO 3D
User guide

Contents
Getting started
HTC EVO 3D 8
Back cover 10
SIM card 11
Storage card 12
Battery 13
Getting the battery to last longer 15
Switching the power on or off 16
Finger gestures 16
Setting up HTC EVO 3D for the first time 17
Ways of getting contacts into HTC EVO 3D 17
Home screen 18
Basics
Adjusting the volume 19
Sleep mode 19
Status icons 20
Notifications 22
Switching between recently opened apps 24
Using Quick Settings 24
Where apps, data, and files are stored 25
Connecting HTC EVO 3D to a computer 26
Copying files to or from the storage card 26
Transferring contacts from your old phone 27
Copying and sharing text 27
Printing 28
Want some quick guidance on using your phone? 29
Personalizing
Making HTC EVO 3D truly yours 30
Personalizing HTC EVO 3D with scenes 30
Changing your wallpaper 31
Applying a new skin 32
Personalizing your Home screen with widgets 32
Adding apps and other shortcuts on your Home screen 33
Rearranging or removing widgets and icons on your Home screen 34
Personalizing the launch bar 34
Grouping apps into a folder 35
Rearranging the Home screen 36
Personalizing with sound sets 37
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Rearranging application tabs 38
Customizing the lock screen style 38
Phone calls
Making a call with Smart dial 40
Using Speed dial 40
Calling a phone number in a text message 41
Calling a phone number in an email 41
Calling a phone number in a Calendar event 41
Making an emergency call 41
Receiving calls 41
What can I do during a call? 42
Setting up a conference call 44
Internet calls 44
Call history 45
Home dialing 46
Call services 46
Messages
About the Messages app 47
Sending a text message (SMS) 47
Sending a multimedia message (MMS) 48
Resuming a draft message 49
Checking your messages 49
Replying to a message 50
Forwarding a message 50
WAP push messages 51
Managing message conversations 51
Backing up your text messages 52
Setting message options 53
Search and Web browser
Searching HTC EVO 3D and the Web 54
Browsing the Web 54
Downloading files and apps 56
Viewing bookmarks and previously visited pages 57
Syncing your bookmarks with Google Chrome 58
Setting browser options 59
Camera
Switching between 3D and 2D 60
Camera basics 60
Before capturing 61
Taking a photo 62
Recording video 62
Camera scenes 63
Improving people shots 63
Changing camera settings 63
Top questions on 3D camera 64
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Photos, videos, and music
Gallery 66
Music 73
Connected Media 77
HTC services
HTC Watch 78
Accounts and sync
What online accounts can you sync with? 82
Syncing with a Google Account 82
Adding a social network account 83
Managing your online accounts 83
People
About the People app 84
Your contacts list 84
Setting up your profile 85
Importing contacts from your SIM card 85
Adding a new contact 86
Setting contact search options 86
Importing a contact from an Exchange ActiveSync account 86
Merging contact information 87
Backing up your contacts to the storage card 87
Contact information and conversations 88
Sending contact information 89
Contact groups 90
Adding People widgets 91
Social
Facebook for HTC Sense 93
About Friend Stream 93
Updating your status in Friend Stream 94
Enjoying Facebook in Friend Stream 94
Tweeting in Friend Stream 95
Chatting in Google Talk 96
Using Google+ 96
Using Facebook chat 97
Email
Gmail 98
Mail 99
Calendar
About Calendar 106
Creating an event 106
Calendar views 107
Managing Calendar events 107
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Accepting or declining a meeting invitation 108
Setting reminders for your events 108
Dismissing or snoozing event reminders 109
Showing or hiding calendars 109
Changing Calendar settings 109
Maps and location
Location settings 110
Locations 110
Google Maps 119
Google Play and other apps
Getting apps from Google Play 123
Using the Clock 124
Checking Weather 125
Reading eBooks 126
Reading news feeds 128
Keeping track of your stocks 129
Watching videos on YouTube 130
Listening to FM Radio 131
Sharing games and apps 131
Productivity
Working on documents 132
Uploading files to Dropbox 133
Recording your voice 133
Taking notes 134
Completing tasks 136
HTC Sync
About HTC Sync 138
Setting up HTC Sync to recognize HTC EVO 3D 139
Syncing songs and playlists 139
Syncing photos and videos 139
Syncing your calendar events 140
Syncing your contacts 140
Syncing your web bookmarks 141
Syncing documents and email attachments 141
Downloading maps or purchasing services 141
Installing an app from your computer to HTC EVO 3D 142
Syncing another device with your computer 143
Keyboard
Using the onscreen keyboard 144
Entering words with predictive text 145
Entering text by speaking 147
Entering text by tracing 147
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Internet connections
Data connection 148
Wi-Fi 149
Connecting to a virtual private network (VPN) 150
Using HTC EVO 3D as a modem (USB tethering) 152
Connecting to the Internet through a computer 152
Using HTC EVO 3D as a wireless router 153
Bluetooth
Bluetooth basics 154
Connecting a Bluetooth headset or car kit 154
Disconnecting or unpairing from a Bluetooth device 155
Sending information using Bluetooth 156
Receiving information using Bluetooth 157
Security
Protecting your SIM card with a PIN 159
Protecting HTC EVO 3D with a screen lock 159
Encrypting data on HTC EVO 3D 160
Settings
Changing display settings 162
Changing sound settings 163
Changing the display language 164
More ways to extend battery life 164
Managing memory 165
Backing up settings to Google 166
Accessibility settings 167
Checking information about HTC EVO 3D 167
Update and reset
Updating the HTC EVO 3D software 168
Restarting HTC EVO 3D 168
Resetting HTC EVO 3D 169
Trademarks and copyrights
Index
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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. A tip gives you an alternative way to do a particular step or procedure,
or lets you know of an option that you may find helpful.
This indicates important information that you need in order to accomplish a certain
task or to get a feature to work properly.
This provides safety precaution information, that is, information that you need to be
careful about to prevent potential problems.
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Getting started
HTC EVO 3D
Front panel
1. HOME
2. MENU
3. BACK
4. SEARCH
5. Touch screen
6. Notification LED
7. Front camera
8. Proximity sensor
If you want to use a screen protector, please don't cover and block the proximity
sensor. You can purchase the dedicated screen protector for HTC EVO 3D that
already has a small opening for the sensor.
Top panel
1. 3.5mm headset jack
2. POWER
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Left and right panels
1. USB connector
2. VOLUME UP
3. VOLUME DOWN
4. 2D/3D mode switch
5. CAMERA
Back panel
1. Dual cameras
2. Microphone
3. Dual LED flash
4. Speaker
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Back cover
Removing the back cover
Remove the back cover to access the battery compartment, SIM card slot, and
storage card slot.
1. With HTC EVO 3D switched off, hold your phone securely with the front facing
down.
2. Lift the back cover up gently, starting from the small opening at the bottom of
the phone and then from the two sides.
Replacing the back cover
Please handle the back cover with care since your phone’s antennas are placed
underneath it. Avoid twisting or bending the back cover. To get the best signal for
calls, data connection, or GPS navigation, be sure to secure the back cover tightly
to the phone.
1. Align the back cover onto the top panel of HTC EVO 3D.
2. Press the sides and the top part of the back cover down to lock the cover into
place. You’ll hear clicks when the small tabs underneath the back cover are
locked in place.
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SIM card
The SIM card contains your phone number, service details, and phonebook/message
memory. Both 1.8V and 3V SIM cards can be used.
Inserting the SIM card
1. Take the back cover off.
2. Remove the battery.
3. With the SIM card’s gold contacts facing down and its cut-off corner facing out,
insert the SIM card all the way into the SIM card slot.
Removing the SIM card
Make sure to switch off HTC EVO 3D before removing your SIM card.
1. Take the back cover off.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Press and hold the SIM card tab, then push the SIM card out from the opposite
end.
4. Slide the SIM card out from the SIM card slot.
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Storage card
Use the storage card to store your photos, videos, and music. You’ll find the storage
card already inserted in HTC EVO 3D.
Inserting the storage card
1. Take the back cover off.
2. Insert the microSD™card into the storage card slot with its gold contacts facing
down and push it until it clicks into place.
Removing the storage card
If HTC EVO 3D is on, you must first "unmount" the storage card before removing it
to prevent corrupting or damaging the files in the storage card.
1. Take the back cover off.
2. Push the storage card in to eject it from its slot.
3. Slide the storage card out from its slot.
Unmounting the storage card
When you need to remove the storage card while HTC EVO 3D is on, unmount the
storage card first to prevent corrupting or damaging the files in the storage card.
1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings.
2. Tap Storage > Unmount SD card.
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Battery
HTC EVO 3D uses a rechargeable battery. How long the battery can last before it
needs recharging depends on how you use HTC EVO 3D. Among these are the
features and accessories you use (for example, leaving your Bluetooth®connection
always on uses more power). Long phone calls and frequent web browsing uses up a
lot of battery power. Also, consider your location: poor signal strength from your
mobile network and extreme temperature make the battery work harder.
Removing the battery thin film
Before using HTC EVO 3D for the first time, you need to remove the thin film that's
underneath the battery.
1. Take the back cover off.
2. Pull the flap of the thin film out, and then remove it from the battery
compartment.
Removing the battery
Before using HTC EVO 3D for the first time, you need to remove the protective thin
film from the battery.
1. Take the back cover off.
2. With your thumb or finger, lift the battery from the battery compartment.
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Inserting the battery
Please use only original batteries that came in the box or replacements that we
recommend.
1. Take the back cover off.
2. Insert the battery (with its exposed copper contacts first) into the battery
compartment.
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Charging the battery
Before you turn on and start using HTC EVO 3D, it is recommended that you charge
the battery.
§The battery is already installed in HTC EVO 3D when shipped. A thin film is
inserted between the battery and the compartment. You need to remove this film
before you can charge the battery.
§Only the power adapter and USB cable provided in the box must be used to
charge the battery.
§Do not remove the battery from HTC EVO 3D while you are charging it using the
power or car adapter.
1. Insert the small end of the USB cable into the USB connector.
2. Insert the other end of the USB cable into the power adapter.
3. Plug in the power adapter to an electrical outlet to start charging the battery.
As a safety precaution, the battery stops charging if it overheats.
Getting the battery to last longer
How long the battery can last before it needs recharging depends on how you use
HTC EVO 3D. The features and accessories you use can affect battery life.
You can get the battery to last longer by following a few simple tips:
§Turn off the display when you're not using it
§Lower the volume
§Close battery-intensive programs, such as the Camera, when you're done using
them
§Make sure apps are closed and not continuously running in the background
§Use the power adapter whenever possible
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Switching the power on or off
Switching the power on
Press the POWER button. Easy.
When you turn on HTC EVO 3D for the first time, you’ll need to set it up.
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.
Press and
hold
To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or
link in a webpage), simply press and hold the item.
Swipe or
slide
To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or
horizontally across the screen.
Drag Press and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to drag.
While dragging, do not release your finger until you have reached the
target position.
Flick Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe
your finger in light, quicker strokes. This finger gesture is always in a
vertical direction, such as when flicking the contacts or message list.
Rotate For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation
from portrait to landscape by turning HTC EVO 3D sideways. When
entering text, you can turn HTC EVO 3D sideways to bring up a bigger
keyboard.
Pinch In some apps, like Gallery or the web browser, you can “pinch” the
screen using two fingers (for example, thumb and index finger) to
zoom in or zoom out when viewing a picture or a webpage.
Two-finger
scrolling
In some apps that have sorting, like Mail or People, you can use two
fingers to scroll the screen. The screen displays the sorting order, and
you can easily scroll to the information you want.
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Setting up HTC EVO 3D for the first time
When you switch on HTC EVO 3D for the first time, you’ll be asked to set it up. You
can choose your language, how you want to connect to the Internet, and whether you
want your current location to be automatically detected. If you still have personal
contacts and calendar events stored on your old phone, you can easily transfer them
to HTC EVO 3D through Bluetooth as well.
Be sure to sign in to your Google®Account so you can use Google apps like Gmail™
and Android Market™. You can also set up your other email accounts, favorite social
networks like Facebook®and Twitter™, and more.
Just follow the onscreen instructions and you’ll be up and running in no time.
Some features that need to connect to the Internet such as location-based services
and auto-sync of your online accounts may incur extra data fees. Don’t worry. You
can enable or disable them in settings later on.
Ways of getting contacts into HTC EVO 3D
There are several ways you can add contacts to HTC EVO 3D. You can sync HTC EVO
3D 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 EVO 3D with your computer's
Microsoft®Outlook®, Outlook Express or Windows®Contacts.
Gmail Google contacts are imported to HTC EVO 3D after you sign in to
your Google Account. You can also create more Google contacts
right from HTC EVO 3D.
Facebook Log in to your Facebook account to import your Facebook friends'
contact information.
Phone contacts You can choose to create and store contacts directly in HTC EVO
3D or transfer existing ones from your old phone.
Microsoft
Exchange
ActiveSync®
HTC EVO 3D syncs your work contacts from the Microsoft
Exchange ActiveSync Server in your workplace.
Transfer Use the Transfer app to transfer not only your contacts, but also
calendar events and text messages from your old phone to HTC
EVO 3D.
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Home screen
Your Home screen is where you make HTC EVO 3D your own. You can add your
favorite applications, shortcuts, folders and widgets so they’re always just a tap away.
To find out how, see Personalizing on page 30.
Extended Home screen
As you start to do more things with HTC EVO 3D, you might find that one Home
screen is not enough. No problem.
Slide your finger horizontally to the left or right on the screen and you’ll discover more
space for adding icons, widgets, and more.
Press to return to the main Home screen.
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 Home screens as thumbnails. Just tap the one
you want and you’ll leap right there.
§In Leap view, if there's space to add a new screen, you can tap Add panel to do
so. An empty Home screen appears and you can start customizing from there.
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Basics
Adjusting the volume
Adjusting the ringer volume
§Press the VOLUME buttons to adjust the ringer. The Ringer volume window
appears on the screen to display the volume levels.
§While in the lowest ringer volume level (Silent mode), press VOLUME DOWN
once to switch to Vibrate mode. The vibrate mode icon appears in the status
bar.
§While in Vibrate mode, press VOLUME UP once to switch to silent mode. The
speaker mute icon displays in the status bar.
Adjusting the earpiece volume for calls
During a call, press the VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN button.
Adjusting the media volume
When playing music or watching video, 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.
Sleep mode
Sleep mode saves battery power by putting HTC EVO 3D into a low power state while
the display is off. It also stops accidental button presses when HTC EVO 3D is in your
bag. You’ll still receive messages and calls though, and missed calls and messages
appear on the lock screen.
To prevent missed calls or messages from appearing on the lock screen, press
and then tap Settings > Privacy.
Switching to Sleep mode
Briefly press the POWER button to turn off the display and switch to Sleep mode.
HTC EVO 3D also automatically goes into Sleep mode when it’s idle for a while.
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Waking up from Sleep mode
To wake HTC EVO 3D up manually, press the POWER button. You’ll need to unlock
the screen.
HTC EVO 3D automatically wakes up when you have an incoming call.
Unlocking the screen
Pull the ring up 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 or to the ring to
snooze or dismiss the event or alarm.
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.
The shortcuts on the lock screen are the same apps as the ones on your Home
screen's launch bar. To change the lock screen shortcuts, replace the apps on the
launch bar.
Status icons
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