HTC Sensation XL User manual

Your HTC Sensation XL with
Beats Audio™
User guide

Contents
Getting started
Inside the box 8
HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio 8
Back cover 10
SIM card 11
Battery 12
Getting the battery to last longer 14
Switching the power on or off 15
Finger gestures 15
Setting up HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio for the first time 16
Ways of getting contacts into HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio 16
Home screen 17
Plugging in your Beats headphones 18
Basics
Adjusting the volume 19
Sleep mode 19
Status icons 21
Notifications 22
Switching between recently opened apps 24
Using Quick Settings 24
Connecting your phone to a computer 25
Copying files to or from the phone storage 26
Transferring contacts from your old phone 27
Copying text, looking up information, and sharing 27
Printing 28
Want some quick guidance on using your phone? 29
Personalizing
Making HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio truly yours 31
Personalizing HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio with scenes 31
Changing your wallpaper 32
Applying a new skin 33
Personalizing your Home screen with widgets 33
Adding apps and other shortcuts on your Home screen 34
Rearranging or removing widgets and icons on your Home screen 35
Personalizing the launch bar 35
Grouping apps into a folder 36
Rearranging the Home screen 37
Personalizing with sound sets 38
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Rearranging application tabs 39
Customizing the lock screen style 40
Phone calls
Making a call with Smart dial 41
Using Speed dial 41
Calling a phone number in a text message 42
Calling a phone number in an email 42
Calling a phone number in a Calendar event 42
Making an emergency call 42
Receiving calls 42
What can I do during a call? 43
Setting up a conference call 45
Internet calls 45
Call history 46
Home dialing 47
Call services 47
Messages
About the Messages app 48
Sending a text message (SMS) 48
Sending a multimedia message (MMS) 49
Resuming a draft message 50
Checking your messages 50
Replying to a message 51
Forwarding a message 51
WAP push messages 52
Managing message conversations 52
Backing up your text messages 53
Setting message options 54
Search and Web browser
Searching HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio and the Web 55
Browsing the Web 55
Downloading files and apps 57
Viewing bookmarks and previously visited pages 57
Syncing your bookmarks with Google Chrome 59
Setting browser options 59
Camera
Camera basics 61
Before capturing 61
Taking a photo 62
Recording video 63
Camera scenes 64
Improving people shots 64
Taking a panoramic photo 64
Taking continuous camera shots 65
Taking a high dynamic range (HDR) photo 65
Changing camera settings 65
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Photos, videos, and music
Gallery 66
Music 72
Connected Media 76
HTC services
HTC Watch 77
Accounts and sync
What online accounts can you sync with? 81
Syncing with a Google Account 81
Adding a social network account 82
Managing your online accounts 82
People
About the People app 83
Your contacts list 83
Setting up your profile 84
Importing contacts from your SIM card 84
Adding a new contact 85
Setting contact search options 85
Importing a contact from an Exchange ActiveSync account 85
Merging contact information 86
Backing up your contacts 86
Contact information and conversations 87
Sending contact information 88
Contact groups 88
Adding People widgets 90
Social
Facebook for HTC Sense 92
Twitter for HTC Sense 92
About Friend Stream 92
Updating your status in Friend Stream 93
Enjoying Facebook in Friend Stream 93
Tweeting in Friend Stream 94
Using Facebook chat 95
Chatting in Google Talk 96
Using Google+ 96
Email
Gmail 97
Mail 98
Calendar
About Calendar 105
Creating an event 105
Calendar views 106
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Managing Calendar events 106
Accepting or declining a meeting invitation 107
Setting reminders for your events 107
Dismissing or snoozing event reminders 108
Showing or hiding calendars 108
Changing Calendar settings 108
Maps and location
Location settings 109
Locations 109
Google Maps 118
Android Market and other apps
Getting apps from Google Play 122
Using the Clock 123
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 139
Installing HTC Sync 139
Setting up HTC Sync to recognize HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio 140
Syncing songs and playlists 140
Syncing photos and videos 141
Syncing your calendar events 141
Syncing your contacts 142
Syncing your web bookmarks 142
Syncing documents and email attachments 143
Downloading maps or purchasing services 143
Installing an app from your computer to HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio 144
Syncing another device with your computer 145
Downloading the latest HTC Sync upgrade 145
Keyboard
Using the onscreen keyboard 146
Entering words with predictive text 147
Entering text by speaking 149
Entering text by tracing 150
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Editing text 150
Adjusting input settings 151
Internet connections
Data connection 152
Wi-Fi 153
Connecting to a virtual private network (VPN) 154
Using HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio as a modem (USB tethering) 156
Connecting to the Internet through a computer 157
Using HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio as a wireless router 157
Bluetooth
Bluetooth basics 159
Connecting a Bluetooth headset or car kit 159
Disconnecting or unpairing from a Bluetooth device 160
Sending information using Bluetooth 161
Receiving information using Bluetooth 162
Security
Protecting your SIM card with a PIN 164
Protecting HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio with a screen lock 164
Encrypting data on HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio 165
Settings
Changing display settings 167
Changing sound settings 168
Changing the display language 169
Optimizing battery life 169
Managing memory 171
Checking information about HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio 172
Update and reset
Updating the HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio software 173
Restarting HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio 173
Resetting HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio 174
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
Inside the box
You will find the following inside the box:
§HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio™
§Beats™headphones
§Battery (preinstalled)
§USB cable
§Power adapter
§Quick start guide
§Safety and regulatory guide
HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio
Front panel
1. Earpiece
2. Notification LED
3. Touch screen
4. HOME
5. MENU
6. BACK
7. SEARCH
8. Front camera
9. Proximity sensor
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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 Sensation XL
with Beats Audio that already has a small opening for the sensor.
Top panel
1. 3.5mm headset jack
2. Microphone
3. POWER
Bottom panel
1. RELEASE button for the back cover
2. Microphone
Left and right panels
1. micro-USB connector
2. VOLUME controls
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Back panel
1. Dual LED flash
2. Back cover
3. 8 megapixel camera
4. Speaker
Back cover
Removing the back cover
Remove the back cover to access the battery compartment and SIM card slot.
Make sure to switch off HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio before removing the
back cover.
1. Securely hold HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio face down.
2. Press and hold the RELEASE button at the bottom of the phone, and then
slightly lift the back cover.
This detaches the bottom part of the phone from the back cover.
3. Gently separate the back cover from HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio.
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Replacing the back cover
Your phone’s antennas are placed underneath the back cover. To get the best
signal for calls, data connection, and GPS navigation, be sure to secure the back
cover tightly to the phone.
1. Securely hold HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio face down.
2. Insert the top of the back cover into the notches at the top of HTC Sensation XL
with Beats Audio.
3. Press the back cover down to lock it into place. You’ll hear a click when the back
cover is locked in place.
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.
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Removing the SIM card
Make sure to switch off HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio before removing your
SIM card.
1. Take the back cover off.
2. Remove the battery.
3. With your thumb, slide the SIM card out from the SIM card slot.
Battery
Removing the battery thin film
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
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 Sensation XL with Beats Audio, it is
recommended that you 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 Sensation XL with Beats Audio 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 the battery is being charged, the notification LED shows a solid orange light. The
light turns to solid green when the battery is fully charged.
When you charge the battery and HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio is on, the
charging battery icon is displayed in the status bar. After the battery has been fully
charged, the charging battery icon turns to a full battery icon .
As a safety precaution, the battery stops charging when it overheats.
Getting the battery to last longer
How long the battery can last before it needs recharging depends on how you use
HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio. 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
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§Make sure apps are closed and not continuously running in the background
§Use the power adapter whenever possible
Switching the power on or off
Switching the power on
Press the POWER button. Easy.
When you turn on HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio 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 Sensation XL with Beats
Audio sideways. When entering text, you can turn HTC Sensation XL
with Beats Audio sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard.
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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.
Setting up HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio
for the first time
When you switch on HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio for the first time, you’ll be
asked to set it up.
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 Sensation
XL with Beats Audio
There are several ways you can add contacts to HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio.
You can sync HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio 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 Sensation XL with Beats Audio with
your computer's Microsoft®Outlook®, Outlook Express or Windows®
Contacts.
Gmail™Google contacts are imported to HTC Sensation XL with Beats
Audio after you sign in to your Google Account. You can also
create more Google contacts right from HTC Sensation XL with
Beats Audio.
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
Sensation XL with Beats Audio or transfer existing ones from your
old phone.
SIM card Copy all your SIM contacts to HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio.
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Microsoft
Exchange
ActiveSync®
HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio 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
Sensation XL with Beats Audio.
Home screen
Your Home screen is where you make HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio 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 31.
Extended Home screen
As you start to do more things with HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio, 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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Plugging in your Beats headphones
For a richer sound experience, plug in your Beats headphones from HTC.
The stylish Beats headphones bring added listening pleasure. With studio quality
presets from Beats Audio, your media collection sounds its best.
When you play a music track, the Beats icon shows in the status bar. When you
watch a video, Beats Audio also improves the audio quality.
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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 buttons.
Adjusting the media volume
When playing music or watching video, press the VOLUME buttons 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 Sensation XL with Beats Audio into
a low power state while the display is off. It also stops accidental button presses when
HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio 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 Sensation XL with Beats Audio 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 Sensation XL with Beats Audio up manually, press the POWER button.
You’ll need to unlock the screen.
HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio 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.
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