User guide

Search and web browser
Searching HTC Desire 500 and the Web
You can search for information on HTC Desire 500 and on the Web. Start your search
by entering a keyword or by using Google Voice Search
™
.
Some apps, such as People or Mail, have their own search function, which you can
use to search only within those apps.
Performing searches on the Web and HTC Desire 500
1. Open the Google app. Or swipe up from the button.
2. In the search box, enter what you want to search for. As you type, matching
items on HTC Desire 500 and suggestions from Google web search are shown.
To search for the information exclusively on HTC Desire 500, swipe your finger up
the screen, and then tap Search phone.
3. If what you’re searching for is in the list of suggestions, tap the item to open it in
its compatible app.
Searching the Web with your voice
Use Google Voice Search to find information on the Web by speaking to
HTC Desire 500.
1. Open the Google app. Or swipe up from the button.
2. Tap , and then say what you want to search for. After speaking, matching
items from Google web search are shown.
3. If what you’re searching for is in the list, tap the item to open it in its compatible
app. Otherwise, tap
to search again.
Setting search options
1. Open the Google app. Or swipe up from the button.
2. Scroll to the bottom of the screen, and then tap > Settings to set the following
options:
§ Voice. Set the Google Voice Search language, speech output, and more.
§ Phone search. Select which apps on HTC Desire 500 are included when
doing a search.
§ Privacy & accounts. Manage your location history, enable recent web
searches to show, or clear your search history.
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