HTC HTC Wildfire S User manual

Your HTC Wildfire
User guide

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Before you do anything else, please read this
Charge the battery
The battery in your phone hasn’t been charged yet. While your phone is charging, it’s
important that you do not remove the battery pack. Doing so can damage your phone. Also,
please don’t try to take your phone apart. (If you do, it may invalidate your warranty.)
Choose a rate plan wisely
Your phone can use up a lot of Internet bandwidth really quickly. Before you use your phone,
we strongly recommend that you talk to your mobile operator about data rates. If you’re on a
standard data plan, the costs could really add up. Switching to a flat-rate plan could be a lot
cheaper.
Know about privacy laws
Some countries have strict laws about how and when you can record phone conversations.
For example, you may need to tell the person you’re speaking to before you start recording.
It’s a good idea to find out what the laws are where you live before you use your phone’s
recording feature.
And finally, a few important words from our legal team (LIMITATION OF DAMAGES)
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall HTC or its affiliates
be liable to you, any user, or third party for any indirect, special, consequential, incidental
or punitive damages of any kind, arising in contract, tort, or otherwise, including, but not
limited to, injury, loss of revenue, loss of goodwill, loss of business opportunity, loss of data,
and/or loss of profits, regardless of the foreseeability thereof or whether HTC or its affiliates
have been advised of the possibility of such damages. And in no event shall the total liability
of HTC or its affiliates exceed the amount received from you, regardless of the legal theory
under which the cause of action is brought. The foregoing does not affect any statutory
rights which may not be disclaimed.
Please also read the Safety and regulatory guide that is included in the box for information on the
proper usage of your phone to prevent injuries and to avoid damaging your phone. You can also
refer to this guide for regulatory information about your phone.
Check out our support website at www.htc.com/support for software updates and other helpful
resources for your phone.

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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 on your phone 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 that something is very important. Important information is something that you need to
do in order to accomplish a certain task or to get a phone feature to work properly.
This provides safety precaution information, that is, information that you need to be careful about to
prevent potential problems when using your phone.

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Contents
Basics 10
Inside the box 10
Your phone 10
Back cover 12
SIM card 13
Battery 14
Storage card 16
Getting started 17
Switching your phone on or off 17
Entering your PIN 17
Setting up your phone for the first time 18
Home screen 19
Sleep mode 20
Status and notifications 21
Opening the Notifications panel 23
Finger gestures 24
Using the optical trackball to interact with the touch screen 25
Adjusting the volume 27
Connecting your phone to a computer 28
Copying files to or from the storage card 29
Searching your phone and the Web 29
Personalizing 31
Changing the ringtone 31
Personalizing your phone with scenes 31
Changing your wallpaper 32
Personalizing your Home screen with widgets 33
Adding application icons and other shortcuts on your Home screen 34
Adding folders on your Home screen 35
Rearranging or removing widgets and icons on your Home screen 36
Phone calls 37
Making calls 37
Receiving calls 40

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HTC Caller ID 41
Using in-call options 42
Using Call history 44
Call services 46
Turning Airplane mode on or off 46
People 47
About People 47
Ways of getting contacts into your phone 47
Transferring contacts from your old phone 48
People screen 49
Contact groups 55
Contact information and conversations 56
People widget 58
Keyboard 60
Using the onscreen keyboard 60
Entering words with predictive text 62
Adjusting touch input settings 63
Messages 64
About Messages 64
Sending a text message (SMS) 64
Sending a multimedia message (MMS) 65
Resuming a draft message 67
Viewing and replying to a message 67
Managing message conversations 69
Setting message options 70
Accounts and sync 72
Synchronizing with online accounts 72
Synchronizing with your computer 75
Social 81
About Facebook for HTC Sense 81
Using Friend Stream 82
Tweeting on your phone 84
Chatting in Google Talk 86

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Email 89
Using Gmail/Google Mail 89
Using Mail 95
Calendar 102
About Calendar 102
Creating a calendar event 102
Changing calendar views 104
Viewing, editing or deleting an event 105
Calendar event reminders 106
Displaying and synchronizing calendars 107
Changing Calendar settings 108
Sending a vCalendar 109
About the Calendar widget 109
Clock and Weather 110
About the HTC Clock widget 110
About the Clock application 110
Using Desk Clock 111
Using World Clock 112
Setting the alarm clock 113
Checking weather 115
About the Weather widget 116
Internet connections 117
Data connection 117
Wi-Fi 118
Using the Data connection and Wi-Fi widgets 119
Connecting to a virtual private network (VPN) 120
Using your phone as a modem (tethering) 121
Web browser 122
Using your phone’s web browser 122
Copying text, looking up information, and sharing 126
Viewing bookmarks and previously visited pages 128
Setting browser options 129

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Bluetooth 130
Bluetooth basics 130
Connecting a Bluetooth headset or car kit 130
Disconnecting or unpairing from a Bluetooth device 131
Sending information using Bluetooth 132
Receiving information using Bluetooth 133
Camera 136
Camera basics 136
Auto focusing 137
Zooming 137
Taking a photo 138
Capturing a video 139
Camera settings 139
Gallery 141
About the Gallery application 141
Selecting an album 141
Viewing photos and videos 142
Editing your photos 144
Sending your photos and videos 145
Sharing your photos and videos on the Web 146
Viewing photos in your social networks 148
Music 149
Playing music 149
Browsing music in the Library 150
Creating a playlist 150
Setting a song as ringtone 151
Sending music using Bluetooth 153
About the Music widget 153
Maps and location 154
Turning on location services 154
Google Maps 154
HTC Footprints 162

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More apps 165
Watching videos on YouTube 165
Viewing a PDF 166
Viewing documents, presentations, and spreadsheets 167
Keeping track of your stocks 168
Using FM Radio 169
Recording your voice 171
Reading news feeds 172
Using Flashlight 174
Finding and installing apps from Android Market 175
Sharing games and applications 177
Security 179
Protecting your SIM card with a PIN 179
Protecting your phone with a screen unlock pattern 180
Settings 181
Settings on your phone 181
Changing display settings 182
Changing sound settings 183
Changing the phone language 184
Optimizing your phone’s battery life 185
Managing memory 186
Checking information about your phone 187
Update and reset 188
Updating the phone software 188
Restarting or factory resetting your phone 189
Specifications 190
Index 191

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Basics
Inside the box
You will find the following inside the box:
Phone
Battery (preinstalled)
microSD card
USB cable
3.5mm stereo headset
Power adapter
Quick start guide
Safety and regulatory guide
Your phone
Front panel
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1 Notification LED
2 MENU
3 HOME
4 Microphone
5 SEARCH
6 BACK
7 Optical trackball
8 Touch screen
9 Earpiece
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Top panel
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11 3.5mm audio jack
2 POWER
Left panel
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1 VOLUME UP/DOWN
2 USB connector
Back panel
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1 5 megapixel camera
2 Speaker
3 Back cover
4 LED flashlight

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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.
With the phone turned off, hold your phone securely with the front facing down.
With your thumb or finger, lift the back cover off from the small opening on the top of
your phone.
Replacing the back cover
Dock the phone onto the inside bottom of the back cover.
To close the back cover, press the sides and the top part of the back cover towards the
phone. You’ll hear a click when the back cover is locked in place.
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SIM card
The SIM card contains your phone number, service details, and phonebook/message memory.
Your phone supports both 1.8V and 3 V SIM cards.
Some legacy SIM cards may not function with your phone. You should consult with your mobile
operator for a replacement SIM card. There may be fees for this service.
Inserting the SIM card
1. Take the back cover off.
See “Removing the back cover.”
2. Take out the battery.
See “Battery.”
3. Insert the SIM card with its gold contacts facing down and its cut-off corner facing out.
SIM CARD
3. Push the SIM card all the way in.
Removing the SIM card
1. Take the back cover off.
See “Removing the back cover.”
2. Take out the battery.
See “Battery.”
3. Press and hold the small tab that’s on the front side of the SIM card slot. Then push the
SIM card out from the back of the slot.

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Battery
Your phone comes with a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery and is designed to use only
manufacturer-specified original batteries and accessories. Battery performance depends
on many factors, including network configuration, signal strength, the temperature of the
environment in which you operate your phone, the features and/or settings you select and
use, items attached to connecting ports, and your voice, data, and other program usage
patterns.
Removing the thin film from the battery
When you take your phone out from the box and remove the back cover for the first time,
you’ll find that the battery is inside the phone with a thin film. Pull the upper flap of the film
to release the battery. Make sure to peel off the film before placing back the battery.
Inserting the battery
Line up the battery’s copper contacts with the connectors inside the battery slot. Then
gently push the battery into place.

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Removing the battery
Lift out the battery from the small opening on the left side of the battery compartment.
Charging the battery
The battery is partially charged when shipped. Before you turn on and start using your
phone, it is recommended that you charge the battery. Some batteries perform best after
several full charge/discharge cycles.
Only the power adapter and USB sync cable provided with your phone must be used to charge
the battery.
Do not remove the battery from the phone while you are charging it using the power or car adapter.
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1. Attach the power plug to the power adapter.
2. Plug the power adapter into the USB connector on the left side of your phone.
3. Plug in the power adapter to an electrical outlet to start charging the battery.
As the battery is being charged, the notification LED shows a solid red light when the battery
is being charged. The light turns to solid green when the phone is fully charged.
When you charge the battery while the phone is on, the charging battery icon ( ) is
displayed in the status bar of the Home screen. After the battery has been fully charged, a
full battery icon ( ) will be displayed in the status bar of the Home screen.
As a safety precaution, the battery stops charging when it overheats.

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Storage card
Use the microSD card to store your photos, videos, and music. You’ll find the microSD card
already inserted in your phone.
Inserting the storage card
1. Take the back cover off.
See “Removing the back cover.”
2. Insert the microSD card into the slot with its gold contacts facing down and push it all the
way in.
Removing the storage card
1. Take the back cover off.
See “Removing the back cover.”
2. Pull the storage card out from the slot.
Removing the storage card while the phone is on
When you need to remove the storage card while the phone is on, unmount the storage card
first to prevent corrupting or damaging the files in the storage card.
On the Home screen, press MENU, and then tap Settings.
Scroll down the screen, and then tap SD card & phone storage.
Tap Unmount SD card.
Remove the storage card by following the steps in “Removing the storage card.”
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Getting started
Switching your phone on or off
Switching your phone on
Press the POWER button. Easy.
When you turn on the phone for the first time, you’ll need to set it up. Go to “Setting up your phone
for the first time” and we’ll take you through it.
Switching your phone off
1. If the display is off, press the POWER button to turn it back on.
2. Unlock your phone if the Lock screen is displayed. See “Unlocking the screen” in this
chapter.
3. Press and hold the POWER button for a few seconds.
4. When the Phone options options menu appears, tap Power off, then OK.
Entering your PIN
Most SIM cards come with a PIN (personal identification number) set by your mobile
operator. If you’re asked for a PIN, enter it and then tap OK.
To find out how to enable, disable, or change the PIN, see “Protecting your SIM card with a
PIN” in the Security chapter.
If you enter the PIN wrong three times, your SIM card is blocked. No problem. Just contact your
mobile operator and ask for the PUK (PIN Unblocking Key).

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Setting up your phone for the first time
When you switch on your phone for the first time, you can set up your email accounts
and favorite social networks like Facebook® and Twitter™. You can also easily transfer
contacts and other data from your old phone to your new phone. Just follow the onscreen
instructions. You can choose to skip any part of the setup and do it at another time.
If you haven’t inserted your SIM card, your phone will show you how to install it. Turn it off and insert
your SIM card. Then turn it on again to start the setup.
1. Choose your language and tap Next.
Your phone will then automatically set up GPRS/3G, MMS, and WAP connections.
2. If you want some tips on using the onscreen keyboard, follow the tutorial. If not, tap Skip.
3. On the Internet connection screen, choose how you want to connect to the Internet, and
then tap Next.
4. If there’s Wi-Fi in range, tap Next and then the wireless network you want to connect to.
Or if you’d rather set it up later, just clear the Connect to Wi-Fi network check box.
5. Features such as Clock and Weather need to know your location. But we take your privacy
seriously. So, on the Use Google location screen, you can choose whether to allow this
information to be collected. Either clear or select the two check boxes, then tap Next.
Location-based services may incur extra data fees from your mobile operator. Don’t worry. You can
enable or disable them in your phone’s Location and Privacy settings.
6. Choose the type of email account you want to set up and follow the onscreen instructions.
Be sure to sign in to your Google Account. Tap Google account > Next > Sign in.
You can also set up POP3 and Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts, or skip and do
it later. To find out how to set up these accounts, see the Accounts and sync and Email
chapters.
7. Choose the type of social network account (such as Facebook or Twitter) you want
to access from your phone and follow the onscreen instructions. Or skip and do it at a
later time.
8. The final screen shows where you can get more help using your phone. Tap Finish.

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Home screen
Your Home screen is where you make your phone 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 the Personalizing chapter.
Extended Home screen
As you start to do more things with your phone, you might find that one Home screen is
not enough. No problem. Slide your finger horizontally to the left or right and you’ll discover
more space for adding icons, widgets, and more. Press HOME to return to the main Home
screen.
There’s a maximum of six extra screens available. It should be plenty.
Using Leap view
To jump straight to the screen you want, pinch the screen to show the Leap view. It reveals all
seven Home screens as thumbnails. Just tap the one you want and you’ll leap right there.
On the main Home screen, you can press HOME to show the Leap view.

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Sleep mode
Sleep mode saves battery power by putting your phone into a low power state while the
display is off. It also stops accidental button presses when the phone’s in your bag or pocket.
You’ll still receive messages and calls though.
To change the delay before your screen turns off, see ‘Adjusting the time before the screen turns off’ in
the Settings chapter.
Switching to Sleep mode
Quickly press the POWER button to turn off the display and switch your phone to Sleep
mode. Your phone also automatically goes into Sleep mode when it’s idle for a while.
Waking up from Sleep mode
Your phone automatically wakes up when you have an incoming call. To wake it up manually,
press the POWER button. You’ll need to unlock the screen.
Unlocking the screen
Press the bar on the lock screen and then slide your finger down to unlock the screen or
answer an incoming call.
If you’ve set up a screen unlock pattern, you’ll need to draw it on the screen. To find out how to create
and enable a screen unlock pattern, see “Protecting your phone with a screen unlock pattern” in the
Security chapter.