HTC Velocity 4G User manual

Your HTC Velocity 4G
User guide

Contents
Getting started
Inside the box 8
HTC Velocity 4G 8
Back cover 10
SIM card 12
Storage card 13
Battery 14
Switching the power on or off 16
Entering your PIN 17
Finger gestures 17
Setting up HTC Velocity 4G for the first time 18
Ways of getting contacts into HTC Velocity 4G 18
Home screen 19
Basics
Adjusting the volume 21
Sleep mode 22
Status and notifications 23
Notifications panel 26
Where apps, data, and files are stored 28
Connecting your phone to a computer 28
Copying files to or from the phone storage or storage card 29
Copying text, looking up information, and sharing 30
Printing 31
Personalizing
Making HTC Velocity 4G truly yours 33
Personalizing HTC Velocity 4G with scenes 33
Changing your wallpaper 34
Applying a new skin 35
Personalizing your Home screen with widgets 35
Adding icons and other shortcuts on your Home screen 37
Adding folders on your Home screen 37
Rearranging or removing widgets and icons on your Home screen 38
Rearranging the Home screen 39
Using sound sets 40
Rearranging or hiding application tabs 41
Customizing the lock screen 42
Phone calls
Different ways of making calls 43
Making a call on the Phone dialer screen 43
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Using Speed dial 44
Calling a phone number in a text message 44
Calling a phone number in an email 45
Calling a phone number in a Calendar event 45
Making an emergency call 45
Receiving calls 46
What can I do during a call? 47
Setting up a conference call 48
Internet calls 49
Using Call history 50
Using Home dialing 51
Call services 52
Turning Airplane mode on or off 53
Messages
Opening Messages 54
Sending a text message (SMS) 54
Sending a multimedia message (MMS) 55
Resuming a draft message 57
Viewing and replying to a message 57
Forwarding a message 58
Viewing and saving an attachment from a multimedia message 59
Push messages 59
Managing message conversations 60
Backing up your text messages to the storage card 61
Setting message options 62
Search and Web browser
Searching HTC Velocity 4G and the Web 63
Using the web browser 64
Downloading from the Web 66
Viewing bookmarks and previously visited pages 67
Setting browser options 68
Camera
Camera basics 70
Taking a photo 71
Recording video 72
Adding effects 73
After capturing 73
Changing camera settings 74
Taking a panoramic photo 75
Taking a high dynamic range (HDR) photo 76
Camera scenes 76
Photos, videos, and music
Gallery 77
Music 85
Connected Media 89
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HTC services
HTC Watch 91
HTCSense.com 95
Accounts and sync
About online accounts 98
Synchronizing with a Google Account 98
Adding a social network account 99
Managing your online accounts 99
People
Transferring contacts from your old phone 101
About the People app 102
Your contacts list 103
Setting up your profile 104
Importing contacts from your SIM card 104
Adding a new contact 105
Searching for contacts 105
Importing a contact from an Exchange ActiveSync account 106
Merging contact information 107
Backing up your contacts to the storage card 108
Contact information and conversations 108
Sending contact information as a vCard 110
Contact groups 111
Adding People widgets 113
Social
Facebook for HTC Sense 115
Twitter for HTC Sense 116
Using Friend Stream 117
Enjoying Facebook in Friend Stream 118
Tweeting in Friend Stream 120
Chatting in Google Talk 121
Using Facebook chat 124
Email
Gmail 125
Mail 126
Calendar
About Calendar 135
Creating an event 135
Changing Calendar views 136
Managing Calendar events 137
Accepting or declining a meeting invitation 138
Dismissing or snoozing event reminders 139
Showing or hiding calendars 139
Changing Calendar settings 139
About the Calendar widget 140
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Maps and location
Location settings 141
Locations 141
Google Maps 150
Android Market and other apps
Finding and installing apps from Android Market 155
Using the Clock 157
Checking Weather 160
Reading news feeds 161
Reading eBooks 163
Keeping track of your stocks 166
Watching videos on YouTube 167
Listening to FM Radio 168
Using Flashlight 170
Sharing games and apps 170
Productivity
Working on documents 171
Uploading files to Dropbox 172
Recording your voice 172
Taking notes 173
Completing tasks 176
HTC Sync
About HTC Sync 180
Installing HTC Sync 180
Setting up HTC Sync to recognize HTC Velocity 4G 181
Getting to know the workspace 181
Setting up synchronization 182
Synchronizing HTC Velocity 4G 185
Installing an app from your computer to HTC Velocity 4G 186
Downloading maps or purchasing services 186
Synchronizing another device with your computer 187
Downloading the latest HTC Sync upgrade 187
Keyboard
Using the onscreen keyboard 188
Entering words with predictive text 189
Entering text by speaking 191
Entering text by tracing 192
Editing text 192
Adjusting input settings 193
Internet connections
Data connection 194
Wi-Fi 196
Connecting to a virtual private network (VPN) 197
Using HTC Velocity 4G as a modem (USB tethering) 199
Connecting HTC Velocity 4G to the Internet through a computer (Internet Pass-through) 199
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Using HTC Velocity 4G as a wireless router 200
Bluetooth
Bluetooth basics 201
Connecting a Bluetooth headset or car kit 201
Disconnecting or unpairing from a Bluetooth device 202
Sending information using Bluetooth 203
Receiving information using Bluetooth 205
Security
Protecting your SIM card with a PIN 206
Protecting HTC Velocity 4G with a screen lock pattern, PIN, or password 206
Encrypting data on HTC Velocity 4G 208
Settings
Settings on HTC Velocity 4G 209
Changing display settings 211
Changing sound settings 212
Changing the language 213
Optimizing battery life 213
Managing memory 214
Checking information about HTC Velocity 4G 216
Update and reset
Software updates 217
Restarting HTC Velocity 4G 218
Resetting HTC Velocity 4G 218
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 Velocity 4G
§Battery (preinstalled)
§USB cable
§Power adapter
§3.5mm stereo headset
§Quick start guide
§Safety and regulatory guide
HTC Velocity 4G
Front panel
1. HOME
2. MENU
3. BACK
4. SEARCH
5. Touch screen
6. Front camera
7. Ear piece
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Top panel
1. 3.5mm headset jack
2. POWER
Left and right panels
1. USB connector
2. VOLUME controls
Back panel
1. Microphone
2. Back cover
3. 8 megapixel camera
4. Dual LED flash
5. 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.
Make sure to switch off HTC Velocity 4G before removing the back cover.
1. Securely hold HTC Velocity 4G facing down.
2. With your thumbs, push the back cover up to unlock it.
3. With your finger, lift up the back cover from the bottom side to remove it.
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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. Insert the back cover tabs into the openings on your phone's back panel.
2. Press down the back cover to lock it into place.
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. 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 Velocity 4G 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.
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Storage card
Inserting the storage card
1. Take the back cover off.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Insert the microSD™card into the storage card slot with its gold contacts facing
down and push it into place.
Removing the storage card
If HTC Velocity 4G 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. Remove the battery.
3. Slide the storage card out from its slot.
Unmounting the storage card
When you need to remove the storage card while HTC Velocity 4G 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 Velocity 4G uses a rechargeable battery. How long the battery can last before it
needs recharging depends on how you use HTC Velocity 4G. 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 film
Before using HTC Velocity 4G 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
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
The battery is partially charged when shipped. Before you turn on and start using HTC
Velocity 4G, it is recommended that you charge the battery. Some batteries perform
best after several full charge/discharge cycles.
§The battery is already installed in HTC Velocity 4G 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 sync cable provided in the box must be used to
charge the battery.
§Do not remove the battery from HTC Velocity 4G while you are charging it using
the power or car adapter.
1. Plug the power adapter into the USB connector.
2. 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 Velocity 4G 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.
Switching the power on or off
Switching the power on
Press the POWER button. Easy.
When you turn on HTC Velocity 4G for the first time, you’ll need to set it up.
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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.
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.
If you enter the wrong PIN three times, your SIM card is blocked. No problem. Just
contact your mobile operator and ask for the PUK (PIN Unblocking Key).
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 web page), 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 Velocity 4G sideways. When
entering text, you can turn HTC Velocity 4G 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 web page.
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Setting up HTC Velocity 4G for the first time
When you switch on HTC Velocity 4G 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 Velocity 4G 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 Velocity 4G
There are several ways you can add contacts to HTC Velocity 4G. You can sync HTC
Velocity 4G 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 Velocity 4G with your computer's
Microsoft®Outlook®, Outlook Express or Windows®Contacts.
Gmail Google contacts are imported to HTC Velocity 4G after you sign in
to your Google Account. You can also create more Google
contacts right from HTC Velocity 4G.
Facebook Log in to your Facebook account through Facebook for HTC
Sense to import your Facebook friends' contact information.
Phone contacts You can choose to create and store contacts directly in HTC
Velocity 4G or transfer existing ones from your old phone.
SIM card Copy all your SIM contacts to HTC Velocity 4G.
Microsoft
Exchange
ActiveSync®
HTC Velocity 4G 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
Velocity 4G.
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Home screen
Your Home screen is where you make HTC Velocity 4G 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 33.
Extended Home screen
As you start to do more things with HTC Velocity 4G, you might find that one Home
screen is not enough. No problem. You can use up to six extra screens. It should be
plenty.
Slide your finger horizontally to the left or right and you’ll discover more space for
adding icons, widgets, and more.
Press to return to the main Home screen (that is, the center home screen).
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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 seven Home screens as thumbnails.
Just tap the one you want and you’ll leap right there.
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