HTC HTC Evo View 4G Specification sheet

Get
Started
All you need to know to get going.

Welcome!
Sprint is committed to developing technologies that give you the ability to get
what you want when you want it, faster than ever before. This booklet introduces
you to the basics of getting started with Sprint and your HTC EVO View 4G™.
Visit sprint.com/support for the complete User Guide, along with videos,
tutorials, and community forums for your device.
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Using This Guide
Using This Guide
This Get Started guide is designed to help you set up and use your new HTC EVO View 4G.
It’s divided into four sections to help you find the information you need quickly and easily.
Get Ready − page 1 − Find out
what you need to do before you use
your device the first time, including
activating Sprint service on your
device.
Android Basics − page 4 − Learn
some basics about how to move
around on your device, use the
home screen, and enter text. If you’re
familiar with Android devices, you can
probably skip these pages (although
a refresher course never hurt anyone).
Use Your Device − page 12 − Take
advantage of your device’s features
and Sprint services, from the basics
(Messaging) to the more advanced
(using Facebook, Qik, and more).
Tools & Resources − page 30
− Find useful tips for your device
and discover resources and other
helpful Sprint information. For
additional information including the
full User Guide, videos, tutorials,
and community forums, visit
sprint.com/support.

Your HTC EVO View 4G
Camera Lens
Display
Screen
Pen Options Key
Headset Jack
Back Key
Home Key Menu Key
Volume Buttons
Speaker
Charger/Accessory Jack
Power Button
Front Camera
On/Off Indicator
Front Camera

Get Ready
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Get Your Device Ready
Charge the Battery
1. Insert the USB connector of the AC adapter into the
the charger/accessory jack at the bottom of your
device.
2. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet.
Turn the Device On
•Press the power button ( ) to turn your device
on (silver button located at the top of the device on
the right).
Unlock the Screen
•Press and hold the unlock ring and then drag it
upward (until the whole ring appears onscreen).

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Activate Your Device
Activate Your Device
•If you purchased your device at a Sprint Store, it is
probably activated and ready to use.
•If you received your device in the mail, and it is a
new Sprint account, your device is designed to
activate automatically when you first turn it on. You
will see a Hands Free Activation screen at startup.
When it’s finished, tap OK to continue. To confirm
your activation, launch the Internet browser (see
page 20).
•If you received your device in the mail and it is
going to be activated on an existing number, go to
sprint.com/activate and follow the instructions.
When you have finished, launch the Internet browser
(see page 20) to confirm your activation. If your
device is still not activated contact Sprint Customer
Service at 1-888-211-4727 for assistance.
Turn the Screen On and Off
•To quickly turn the display screen off, press the power
button on top of the device ( ).
•To turn the screen on and display the unlock screen,
press .
Turn the Device Off
1. Press and hold for about two seconds.
2. On the Power options menu, tap Power off.

Get Ready
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Setup Application
Complete the Setup Application
1. When the device is first turned on, you will see the
Hands Free Activation screen, which may be followed
by a PRL Update screen and a Firmware Update
screen. Tap OK after each of these steps.
2. When you see the setup application, follow the
instructions to complete each step. To skip any section,
tap Skip or Next.
• Using the onscreen keyboard – Complete the steps
to learn how to use the onscreen keyboard features
such as auto-correct and accented and special
characters.
• Transfer my stuff – Tap Transfer my stuff to start
moving contacts, SMS messages, and move via
Bluetooth from your old phone or device to your new
HTC EVO View 4G.
• Scheduled sync – Accept the default Automatically
sync data or select Manually Sync data (if you don't
have an unlimited data plan with Sprint).
• Use Google location – Tap the check boxes to
select your Google location options.
• Set up accounts – Follow the instructions to set up
your Google account (Gmail), corporate Microsoft
Exchange ActiveSync account, and other mail
accounts, and Facebook, Flickr, and Twitter accounts
on your device.
3. Tap Finish when you have finished setup. You will
see your home screen.
Launch the Setup Application at Any Time
To return to the setup application at any time after
you’ve already used your device:
•Press and then tap > Setup.
* You do not need to sign up for a Google account to
use your device; however, to download applications
from Android Market, you must link your device to a
Google account.
When you turn on your device for the first time, you will get to a setup application that allows you to set up
various options and applications, including setting up your Google™ account.*

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Tap
Flick
Press
and hold
Android Basics: Getting Around Your Device
Move Around Your Device’s Menus
and Screens Using Gestures
Your device’s touchscreen lets you control everything
through various types of touches, or gestures.
Tap: When you want to type using the onscreen
keyboard, select items such as application and
settings icons, or press onscreen buttons, simply tap
them with your finger. A light touch works best.
Press and hold: To open the available options for an
item (for example, a link in a Web page), simply
press and hold the item.
Flick: Move your finger in lighter, quicker strokes than
swiping. This finger gesture is always used in a
vertical motion, such as when flicking through
contacts or a message list.

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Swipe, Slide
or Drag
Rotate
Pinch
Swipe or slide: Quickly drag your finger vertically or
horizontally across the screen.
Drag: Press and hold your finger with some pressure
before you start to move it. Do not release your finger
until you have reached the target position.
Pinch: “Pinch” the screen using your thumb and
forefinger to zoom out or zoom in when viewing a
picture or a Web page. (Move fingers inward to zoom
out and outward to zoom in.)
Rotate: Automatically change the screen orientation
from portrait to landscape by turning the device
sideways. (To disable auto-rotation, press >
> Settings > Display and clear the Auto-rotate
screen check box.)

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Your Home Screen
Viewing Your Home Screen
Your device’s Home screen extends horizontally to
seven additional full screens. This gives you room to
customize your device and put the things you need
front and center, just a swipe away.
•To display the Home screen, press from
any screen.
•To view extended screens, swipe the screen left
or right. You can cycle through the screens
continuously in either direction.
•To quickly select an extended screen, press
from the Home screen or pinch an extended screen
to display thumbnails of all eight screens. Tap a
thumbnail to display the screen.

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Customize Your Home Screen
Use your device’s Personalize menu to customize
your Home screen appearance.
1. Press and tap .
2. Tap Scene,Skin,or Wallpaper in the Personalize
display section.
• Scene lets you quickly apply a preset screen
layout with predetermined widgets and apps.
• Skin lets you change the appearance of the icons
and other elements that appear on above layer
above the wallpaper.
• Wallpaper lets you select a Home screen
background from a library or your gallery.
3. Select your options, and tap Preview to see your
changes, or tap Apply to make the changes and
return to the Home screen. (Tap the key as
needed to return to the Home screen.)
Note: You can customize and save your own scenes by
adding or rearranging Home screen items and tapping
> > New. Enter a scene name and tap Done to
finish saving.
Add Items to Your Home or Extended
Screen
1. Press and tap .
2. On the Personalize screen in the Add Items to
Home section, tap the item you wish to add
(such as Widget or Shortcut).
For example, to add a Facebook widget:
1. From the Personalize screen, tap Widget >
Facebook.
2. If the widget is too large for the free space on the
screen, slide to a screen with sufficient space,
and tap a free space on the screen.
From your new Facebook widget, you can access
your Profile, Friends, Photos, and many other of
your favorite Facebook features.

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Status Bar
The status bar at the top of the Home screen lets you
quickly see both your device status (connections,
signal strength, battery, GPS) and any current
notifications.
Notifications Panel
When you see a notification icon on the left side of
the status bar, drag down on the status bar and
make sure the Notifications tab is selected. Tap a
notification to open the related application, such as
alerts, messages, or events.
To close the panel, drag the bottom bar up or
press .
Your Home Screen
Status Bar
Tip: To quickly access
many of your device’s
settings, select the Quick
settings tab instead after
dragging down on the
status bar.

Android Basics
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EVO Buttons and Keys
The bottom front of your device contains a row of
four static keys that let you perform specific
functions. Above the buttons, there is a program-
dependent row of keys (they’re always available from
the unlocked Home screen).
•Home Key ( ) – Press to return to the main
Home screen.
•Menu Key ( ) – Press to open context-specific
menus.
Buttons and Keys
•Back Key ( ) – Press to return to the previous
screen view.
•Pen Options Key ( ) – Press to open a menu
that allows you to set options for the optional
tablet pen. (See page 11.)
•Applications Button ( ) – Tap to display the
applications list.
•Personalize Button ( ) – Tap to add shortcuts,
widgets, or folders to the current Home screen.
Open Applications
•If an application is on your Home screen or an
extended screen, just tap it to open it.
•If an application is not available from your Home
screen or an extended screen, tap to display
the applications list, and then tap the application
from the alphabetical list. You may have to scroll
down to find the application you’re looking for.
Home
Key
Applications
Button
Personalize
Button
Menu
Key
Back
Key
Pen
Options
Key

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The Touch Input Keyboard
When you select a field that requires text or numbers,
the Touch Input keyboard appears so you can enter
the information, type your message, update your
Facebook status, or send out a Tweet. (If you don’t
see the keyboard when, for instance, you’re entering
contact information, just touch the field you’re
working on to bring it up.) The Touch Input keyboard
can be used in either portrait or landscape mode.
Text Entry
Entering text with the Touch Input keyboard is easy:
just tap the letters to type the words. Here are a few
tips to help you:
•To enter the alternate (gray) character on a key (such
as numbers or punctuation), press and hold the key.
•Tap to enter all numbers or symbols.
•Tap (shift) to enter uppercase letters. (Tap twice for
caps lock.)
Entering Text With the Onscreen Keyboards
•Tap (enter) to create a new line or paragraph.
•Tap (backspace) to delete the previous character.
•Tap (space) to enter a space. When using
predictive text, tapping accepts the suggested word
and adds a space.
•Tap to hide the keyboard.
Using Trace to Enter Text
Instead of tapping the keys on the Touch Input
keyboard, you can “trace” through a word’s letters to
enter that word. For example, if you want to type
“the,” tap the “t” key, and without lifitng your finger,
slide to the “h” key and then the “e” key. When you
lift your finger, you'll see “the” in the text entry
window.
Note: Sometimes if mutiple words are possible or if your
keystrokes are off-center, a choice list will appear. Simply
tap the correct word in the list, or tap Xto cancel.

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Using Swype to EnterText
Similar to trace, Swype®lets you slide your finger to
enter words.
Switching Keyboards
1. Tap and hold any text entry area.
2. Tap Input method, and then tap the keyboard type
you wish to use (Swype or Touch Input).
Changing Touch Input Keyboard Settings
You can customize your onscreen keyboard settings
to suit your needs:
•Press > Settings > Language &
keyboard > Touch Input to access your options.
• International keyboard lets you select a
language for the keyboard.
• Bilingual prediction shows word predictions for a
second language (other than the default
language you have chosen).
• Text input provides options for prediction, spell
correction, sound and vibration, and calibration.
• Tutorial runs you through the basics of using
the keyboard.
• Trace keyboard lets you change the setting for
the trace line that appears when you slide on
the keyboard.
• Personal dictionary lets you add, edit, and
delete words in your custom dictionary.
Changing Swype Settings
•Press > , and then tap Settings >
Language & Keyboard > Swype.
The Optional Tablet Pen
In addition to using your onscreen keyboard for
input, you can purchase an optional tablet pen
at sprint.com/accessories.
With pen-integrated apps such as Notes, you can
use the pen as a pencil, ballpoint pen, brush, etc.,
and you can also highlight text and erase text and
lines you've entered using the pen.

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People
Viewing People (Contacts)
•To view People, press and then tap >
People. The menu bar at the bottom of the screen
lets you select which category you want to view.
• Address Book to view all your contacts.
• Groups to view and manage groups (useful for
texting and emailing multiple contacts).
Retrieve a Phone Number
1. Press , tap > People, and then tap the
Search people text box.
2. Enter the first letter or letters of an entry.
3. Tap the contact to display the contact’s phone
number(s).
Your device’s People function lets you access and manage contacts from a variety of sources, including
Gmail, Exchange, Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, contacts synced from your computer, and contacts you’ve entered
manually.

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Add a New Entry to People
1. Press and then tap > People.
2. On the Address Book tab, tap at the top right
side of the screen.
3. Tap the Name box, enter the first and last name of
the contact, choose the order in which to display
the names, and tap OK.
4. Enter the contact information in the boxes provided, and
then scroll to the bottom of the screen and tap Save.
Linking People With Social
Networking Profiles
Since many of your contacts may have profiles or
accounts on Facebook, Twitter, or Flickr, your
device lets you link your contacts entries with their
social networking profiles.
Note: Before using this feature, you must have your
social networking accounts set up on the device. See
"Facebook, Flickr, and Twitter" on page 23.
1. Press and then tap > People.
2. Tap a contact and tap in the upper right
corner.
• If your device has found a link on its own, click
Link in the upper right corner to see the
suggestion.
3. Select an account type (such as Facebook),
select an account, and tap Done. The contact’s
Facebook picture and updates will appear in the
contact listing in People.

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Messaging
Send a Text Message
1. Press and tap > Messages.
2. On the All messages screen, tap or
tap > Compose.
3. Enter a phone number or email address in the To
text box, or tap to search for and select a
contact.
4. Type your message in the Add text panel.
5. When you are finished, tap Send.
Send a Picture or Video Message
(Multimedia Messaging)
1. Follow steps 1 – 4 for sending a text message.
2. Tap
.
3. Tap a media type (such as Picture or Video)
and then tap an available album.
4. Tap a picture or clip to select it and tap Done.
5. Add additional pictures or clips, if desired, and tap
Done.
6. If you are satisfied with your message, tap Send.
Note: For information on taking pictures and videos with
your device, see
“ Camera & Camcorder ” on page 18.
Access Messages
1. Press and tap > Messages.
2. From the All messages screen, tap the message
you want to view.
All your text and MMS messages for a contact are
collected in an ongoing “conversation,” so when you
view a message, you can scroll through the entire
history of your messages with that person.

Use Your Device
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Sprint 4G Wi-Fi
Take Advantage of 4G Speed
Sprint 4G data services give you the speed you
need to watch and upload high-res streaming
videos, browse the Web, and have real-time video
chats with your friends.
For information about the availability of Sprint 4G
in your location, visit sprint.com/coverage.
1. To activate Sprint 4G, press > > and
tap Settings > Wireless & networks.
2. Tap the 4G check box to turn Sprint 4G on.
• When you’re connected to the 4G network,
you’ll see the 4G icon ( ) in the status bar.
Note: When you’re not in a Sprint 4G services area,
clear the 4G check box in the Wireless & networks
settings page to extend battery life.
Connect to a Wi-Fi Network
When you’re in range of an available Wi-Fi
network you can use your device’s Wi-Fi feature to
access the Internet and other data services.
1. Press > > and tap Settings >
Wireless & networks.
2. Tap the Wi-Fi check box to turn Wi-Fi on.
3. Tap Wi-Fi settings to display a list of available
networks.
4. Tap a Wi-Fi network to connect. If necessary,
enter the security key and tap Connect.
• When you’re connected to a Wi-Fi network,
you’ll see the Wi-Fi icon ( ) in the status bar.
Note: When you’re not using Wi-Fi, clear the Wi-Fi
check box in the Wireless & networks settings page
to extend battery life.

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Email
Set Up a Gmail Account
1. Press and tap > Gmail.
2. Tap Add account > Google.
3. Follow the instructions to set up or sign in to a
Gmail account.
4. Once you have entered all the information, tap
Finish setup.
Note: Although you need a Gmail account to use certain
features such as Android Market, you do not have to use
Gmail as the default account for your device.
When setting up a new Google account, you will be
prompted to add a secondary email address. Enter a
second Gmail address or any other email address from
which you currently send and receive email. This address
is used to authenticate your account should you ever
encounter problems or forget your password. It is strongly
encouraged for Android users so you can regain access
to Google services and purchases on your device.
Set Up a POP3/IMAP Email Account
1. Press and tap > Mail.
2. On the Choose a mail provider screen, tap
Other (POP3/IMAP).
3. Enter the Email address and Password for the
email account and then tap Next.
4. Enter an Account name and Your name and tap
Finish setup.
You can link as many as 10 email accounts to your HTC EVO View 4G, including one Exchange ActiveSync account.
You can set up email accounts through the setup application or directly through the email application. (Note: If you
have added a Google account during the initial setup process, your Gmail account will already be enabled.)