Your HTC EVO 3D User guide
Contents Contents Getting started HTC EVO 3D Back cover 8 10 SIM card 11 Storage card 12 Battery 13 Getting the battery to last longer 15 Switching the power on or off 16 Finger gestures 16 Setting up HTC EVO 3D for the first time 17 Ways of getting contacts into HTC EVO 3D 17 Home screen 18 Basics Adjusting the volume 19 Sleep mode 19 Status icons 20 Notifications 22 Switching between recently opened apps 24 Using Quick Settings 24 Where apps, data, and files are stored
Contents Rearranging application tabs 38 Customizing the lock screen style 38 Phone calls Making a call with Smart dial 40 Using Speed dial 40 Calling a phone number in a text message 41 Calling a phone number in an email 41 Calling a phone number in a Calendar event 41 Making an emergency call 41 Receiving calls 41 What can I do during a call? 42 Setting up a conference call 44 Internet calls 44 Call history 45 Home dialing 46 Call services 46 Messages About the Messages a
Contents Photos, videos, and music Gallery 66 Music 73 Connected Media 77 HTC services HTC Watch 78 Accounts and sync What online accounts can you sync with? 82 Syncing with a Google Account 82 Adding a social network account 83 Managing your online accounts 83 People About the People app 84 Your contacts list 84 Setting up your profile 85 Importing contacts from your SIM card 85 Adding a new contact 86 Setting contact search options 86 Importing a contact from an Exchange Ac
Contents Accepting or declining a meeting invitation 108 Setting reminders for your events 108 Dismissing or snoozing event reminders 109 Showing or hiding calendars 109 Changing Calendar settings 109 Maps and location Location settings 110 Locations 110 Google Maps 119 Google Play and other apps Getting apps from Google Play 123 Using the Clock 124 Checking Weather 125 Reading eBooks 126 Reading news feeds 128 Keeping track of your stocks 129 Watching videos on YouTube 130
Contents Internet connections Data connection 148 Wi-Fi 149 Connecting to a virtual private network (VPN) 150 Using HTC EVO 3D as a modem (USB tethering) 152 Connecting to the Internet through a computer 152 Using HTC EVO 3D as a wireless router 153 Bluetooth Bluetooth basics 154 Connecting a Bluetooth headset or car kit 154 Disconnecting or unpairing from a Bluetooth device 155 Sending information using Bluetooth 156 Receiving information using Bluetooth 157 Security Protecting yo
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Getting started Getting started HTC EVO 3D Front panel 1. HOME 2. MENU 3. BACK 4. SEARCH 5. Touch screen 6. Notification LED 7. Front camera 8. Proximity sensor 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 EVO 3D that already has a small opening for the sensor. Top panel 1. 3.5mm headset jack 2.
Getting started Left and right panels 1. USB connector 2. VOLUME UP 3. VOLUME DOWN 4. 2D/3D mode switch 5. CAMERA Back panel 1. Dual cameras 2. Microphone 3. Dual LED flash 4.
Getting started Back cover Removing the back cover Remove the back cover to access the battery compartment, SIM card slot, and storage card slot. 1. With HTC EVO 3D switched off, hold your phone securely with the front facing down. 2. Lift the back cover up gently, starting from the small opening at the bottom of the phone and then from the two sides. Replacing the back cover Please handle the back cover with care since your phone’s antennas are placed underneath it.
Getting started 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 EVO 3D before removing your SIM card. 1. Take the back cover off. 2. Remove the battery.
Getting started Storage card Use the storage card to store your photos, videos, and music. You’ll find the storage card already inserted in HTC EVO 3D. Inserting the storage card 1. Take the back cover off. 2. Insert the microSD™ card into the storage card slot with its gold contacts facing down and push it until it clicks into place.
Getting started Battery HTC EVO 3D uses a rechargeable battery. How long the battery can last before it needs recharging depends on how you use HTC EVO 3D. 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.
Getting started 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.
Getting started Charging the battery Before you turn on and start using HTC EVO 3D, it is recommended that you charge the battery. § The battery is already installed in HTC EVO 3D 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 cable provided in the box must be used to charge the battery.
Getting started Switching the power on or off Switching the power on Press the POWER button. Easy. When you turn on HTC EVO 3D 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.
Getting started Setting up HTC EVO 3D for the first time When you switch on HTC EVO 3D 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 EVO 3D through Bluetooth as well.
Getting started Home screen Your Home screen is where you make HTC EVO 3D 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 30. Extended Home screen As you start to do more things with HTC EVO 3D, 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.
Basics 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.
Basics Waking up from Sleep mode To wake HTC EVO 3D up manually, press the POWER button. You’ll need to unlock the screen. HTC EVO 3D 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.
Basics Signal strength Battery is charging GPRS connected Battery is low (20% remaining) GPRS in use Battery is very low (8% or less remaining) EDGE connected Silent mode EDGE in use Vibrate mode 3G connected Microphone is mute 3G in use Speakerphone is on HSDPA connected Wired microphone headset connected HSDPA in use Wired headset connected Roaming Bluetooth is on No signal Connected to a Bluetooth device No SIM card installed Airplane mode Connected to a Wi-Fi® network GPS i
Basics Notifications Notification LED The notification LED shows a: § Solid green light when HTC EVO 3D is connected to the power adapter or a computer and the battery is fully charged. § Flashing green light when you have a pending notification. § Solid orange light when the battery is being charged. § Flashing orange light when the battery level reaches very low.
Basics Notifications panel When you get a new notification, you can open the Notifications panel to see what event notification or new information you've received. The Notifications panel lets you quickly switch between recently-opened apps, and also lets you easily turn on settings such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. 1. To open the Notifications panel, press and hold the status bar, then slide your finger downward. If you have several notifications, you can scroll down the screen to see them all. 2.
Basics Switching between recently opened apps You can easily access apps you've just recently opened. 1. Press and hold . 2. Slide your finger up or down to see recently-opened apps. 3. Tap an app to open it. Using Quick Settings The Quick Settings tab lets you easily turn on Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and more, and also provides a quick shortcut to all HTC EVO 3D settings. 1. Press and hold the status bar, then slide your finger downward to open the Notifications panel. 2. Tap the Quick Settings tab.
Basics 3. Tap the On/Off switch next to an item to turn it off or on. 4. To access Wi-Fi settings, tap next to Wi-Fi connection. 5. To access all HTC EVO 3D settings, tap next to Additional settings. Where apps, data, and files are stored HTC EVO 3D uses these storage types: Apps and data storage Apps are installed to this storage, labeled as Internal storage in your phone settings.
Basics Connecting HTC EVO 3D to a computer Whenever you connect HTC EVO 3D to a computer using the USB cable, the Choose a connection type screen opens and lets you choose the type of USB connection. Select one of the following choices, and then tap Done: Charge only Select this option if you only want to charge the battery while connected to your computer. Disk drive This mode is available only when there’s a storage card installed on HTC EVO 3D.
Basics Transferring contacts from your old phone Easily transfer contacts from your old phone to HTC EVO 3D through Bluetooth. Depending on your old phone’s model, you may also transfer other types of data such as calendar events and text messages to HTC EVO 3D. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Transfer. 2. Tap Next to begin. 3. Choose your old phone's name and model. 4. On your old phone, turn Bluetooth on, set it to discoverable mode, and then follow the instructions on the screen.
Basics Sharing text 1. After you have selected the text you want to share, tap Share. 2. Choose where to paste and share the selected text, such as in an email message or social network status update. Printing Connect HTC EVO 3D to a supported printer and print out documents, email, meeting invitations, photos, and more. § Both printer and HTC EVO 3D must be turned on and connected to the same local network. Connect HTC EVO 3D to the local network using Wi-Fi.
Basics Adding a printer If your printer does not show up in the list, you must add it. The printer must be in the same Wi-Fi network that you are using. 1. From the Print screen, tap Add printer. 2. Enter the IP address of the printer that you want to add and choose a port. If you do not know the IP address of the printer, ask for help from your network administrator. 3. Tap Next, and then select the manufacturer and model of the printer. 4. Tap Save.
Personalizing Personalizing Making HTC EVO 3D truly yours Make HTC EVO 3D look and sound just the way you want it. Personalize it with a different wallpaper, skin, ringtone, and notification sound for events such as incoming text, email, and calendar reminders. Press and hold on an empty space on your Home screen, and then choose what you want to customize. Personalizing HTC EVO 3D with scenes HTC EVO 3D becomes multiple phones in one when you use scenes.
Personalizing 4. Enter a new scene name, then tap Done. 5. Personalize the scene by adding widgets and other elements, arranging the Home screen layout, and changing the skin or wallpaper. All of your changes will be automatically saved to this scene. Renaming a scene 1. Press and hold on an empty space on your Home screen to open the Personalize screen. 2. On the Display tab, tap Scene. 3. Slide your finger on the screen from right to left to select the scene you want to rename. 4.
Personalizing Applying a new skin Personalize beyond the Home screen by applying a new skin. Skins give a different look and feel to most onscreen buttons, application screens, option menus, and other items. 1. Press and hold on an empty space on your Home screen to open the Personalize screen. 2. On the Display tab, tap Skin. 3. Slide your finger on the screen from right to left to select the skin you want. 4. Tap Apply.
Personalizing Changing the settings of a widget You can modify basic settings of some widgets (for example, the People and Mail widgets) from the Home screen. 1. Press and hold a widget on your Home screen, and then drag it to . The relevant screen where you can change some settings for this widget then opens. 2. Customize the widget settings. Adding apps and other shortcuts on your Home screen Place apps you often use on your Home screen.
Personalizing Rearranging or removing widgets and icons on your Home screen Moving a widget or icon 1. Press and hold the widget or icon you want to move. 2. Drag the widget or icon to a new location on the screen. § You can pause at the left or right edge of the screen to drag the widget or icon onto another Home screen panel. § When you drag a widget to a spot that’s already occupied by another widget or icon, the occupant automatically moves away to give room. 3.
Personalizing Grouping apps into a folder Use folders to group apps on the launch bar or your Home screen to free up space so you can add more apps. 1. Press and hold an app, and then drag it over to another app to automatically create a folder. 2. To add another app, press and hold and then drag it over to the folder. Repeat this process to add more apps. You can also add shortcuts to settings or information. Add a shortcut first to the Home screen, and then drag it over to the folder.
Personalizing Rearranging the Home screen Reorder your Home screen panels in any way that fits how you use them. For example, move the panels with frequently-used widgets, shortcuts, and folders closer to the main Home screen. The main Home screen is the panel that is bordered by a thin line in Leap view. 1. Pinch the Home screen to show the Leap view. 2. Press and hold the thumbnail of the home screen you want to move. HTC EVO 3D then vibrates. Don’t lift your finger just yet. 3.
Personalizing Personalizing with sound sets Each sound set gives you a different combination of sounds for your ringtone and notifications such as incoming messages, email, calendar event reminders, and more. By switching between sound sets, you can instantly make HTC EVO 3D ring or alert you with fun sounds when you're out with friends or change to subtle sounds while you're at work. Creating a sound set 1. Press and hold on an empty space on your Home screen to open the Personalize screen. 2.
Personalizing Rearranging application tabs You can rearrange the tabs at the bottom of some apps to prioritize the types of information you frequently use. You can also add or remove tabs. 1. Open an app that has the usual tabs at the bottom of its screen. 2. Press and hold the current tab until the screen changes and shows a message about rearranging tabs. 3. You can: § Change the order of the tabs. Press and hold a tab, and then drag it to its new position.
Personalizing 4. Tap the lock screen style to see a preview. If you want to further customize it, tap Settings. 5. Tap Apply. The shortcuts on the lock screen are the same apps as the ones on your Home screen's launch bar. To change them, you'll have to replace the apps on the launch bar.
Phone calls Phone calls Making a call with Smart dial You can either dial a number directly, or use Smart dial to quickly place a call. Smart dial searches and calls a stored contact or a number from your call history. 1. On the Home screen, tap . 2. Enter the phone number or first few letters of the contact’s name. 3. From the list, tap a contact to call. To check other phone numbers associated with the contact, tap contact name. beside the 4. To hang up, tap End Call.
Phone calls Calling a phone number in a text message 1. Tap the phone number within the message. 2. Tap Call. To call the message sender, tap the received message, and then tap Call on the options menu. Calling a phone number in an email 1. Tap the phone number in the email body. 2. Tap Call. Calling a phone number in a Calendar event 1. Open an event in Calendar. 2. On the Event details screen, tap the phone number. 3. Tap Call.
Phone calls Rejecting a call Do one of the following: § If the display is locked when you get a call, drag to the Lock screen ring. § If the display is on when you get a call, tap Decline. § Press the POWER button twice to reject a call. Muting the ringing sound without rejecting the call Do one of the following: § Press the VOLUME DOWN or VOLUME UP button. § Press the POWER button. § Place HTC EVO 3D face down on a level surface.
Phone calls Switching between calls If you’re already in a call and you accept another call, you can switch between the two calls. 1. When you receive another call, tap Answer to accept the second call and put the first call on hold. 2. To switch between the calls, tap the person you want to talk to on the screen. 3. To end the current call and return to the other call, tap End Call.
Phone calls Setting up a conference call Conference calling with your friends, family, or co-workers is easy. Make the first call (or accept a call), and then simply dial each subsequent call to add it to the conference. 1. Make a call to the first conference call participant. , tap Add call, and then dial the number of the 2. When connected, press second participant. The first participant is put on hold. 3. When connected to the second participant, tap merge 4.
Phone calls Making an Internet call Make an Internet call to either your contact's Internet calling account or phone number. Call any of the following: Internet calling account § In People, tap a contact who has an Internet calling account, and then tap Internet call. Phone number First, enable Internet calling for your outgoing calls. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Call.
Phone calls Clearing the Call History list On the Call History screen, do one of the following: Remove one name or number Press and hold the name or number, and then tap Delete from call history. Clear the entire list Press , and then tap Remove call history. Tap Select all > Delete. Home dialing When you're on a trip abroad, it's easy to dial friends and family from home. Your home country code is automatically added when you call your contacts while roaming.
Messages Messages About the Messages app Keep in touch with important people in your life. Use the Messages app to compose and send text and multimedia messages. On the All messages screen, your sent and received messages are neatly grouped into conversations, by contact name or phone number. Sending a text message (SMS) 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap > Messages. . 3. Enter a contact name or mobile number in the To field.
Messages Sending a multimedia message (MMS) 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap > Messages. . 3. Enter a contact name, mobile number, or email address in the To field. Sending the message to a group of friends? Tap whom you want to send the message. 4. To add a subject line, press , and then select the contacts to , and then tap Add subject. 5. Tap the box that says Add text, and then enter your message. 6. Tap , and then choose an attachment type. 7. Select or browse for the item to attach. 8.
Messages Resuming a draft message 1. On the All messages screen, press , and then tap Drafts. 2. Tap the message and then resume editing it. 3. Tap Send. Checking your messages Depending on your notification settings, HTC EVO 3D plays a sound, vibrates, or displays the message briefly in the status bar when you receive a new message. A new message icon is also displayed in the status bar.
Messages Replying to a message 1. On the All messages screen, tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact. 2. Tap the box that says Add text, and then enter your message. 3. Tap Send. Replying to another phone number of the contact When a contact has multiple phone numbers stored on HTC EVO 3D, you’ll see the particular phone number used below the contact's name.
Messages WAP push messages WAP push messages contain a web link. Often, the link will be to download a file that you have requested from a service provider. When you receive a WAP push message, a notification icon status bar. is displayed in the Opening and reading a new WAP push message 1. Open the Notifications panel, and then tap the push message notification. 2. Tap Visit website. Viewing all your WAP push messages 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Press > Messages. , and then tap Push messages.
Messages 3. If the message is locked, tap Unlock message on the options menu, and then tap the message to display the options menu again. 4. Tap Delete message, and then tap OK. Deleting several messages within a conversation 1. On the All messages screen, tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact. 2. Press , and then tap Delete (or More > Delete). 3.
Messages 3. Tap the backup file to import. 4. Tap OK. Setting message options Access and change the settings of the Messages app. You can enable pop-up message notifications, add a signature to your messages, edit your MMS options, and more. On the All messages screen, press and then tap Settings.
Search and Web browser Search and Web browser Searching HTC EVO 3D and the Web You can search for information on HTC EVO 3D and on the Web by using Search. Some apps, such as People or Mail, have their own search function, which you can use to search only within those apps. Setting search options 1. From the Home screen, press 2. Press . , and then tap Settings. 3. Tap Google Search, and then customize your search settings. 4. When done, press . 5.
Search and Web browser 3. Enter your search keywords or a webpage address. 4. On the webpage, you can: § Tap a link to open it, or press and hold a link to see more options. § Tap an email address to send a message to the email address. While browsing the Web, press to quickly show the URL box and status bar. Opening a new browser window Open multiple browser windows to make it easier for you to switch from one website to another. 1. While viewing a webpage, press 2. Tap Tap and then tap Windows. .
Search and Web browser Viewing the full version of a website While viewing a webpage, press , and then select the View desktop site check box. Private browsing You can use incognito windows to browse the Web with more privacy than in normal browser windows. When you’re browsing incognito, your regular browser cookies are not shared but deleted when you close all incognito windows. Pages you view in incognito also won't appear in your browser history except for files you download.
Search and Web browser Viewing bookmarks and previously visited pages You can store as many bookmarks as you want on HTC EVO 3D. You can also access a convenient list of the sites you have visited, or quickly view the pages that you access most often. Bookmarking a webpage 1. While viewing a webpage, press , and then tap Add to > Bookmark. You cannot create bookmarks while you're on an incognito browser screen. 2. Edit the bookmark name if needed, and then tap Done. Opening a bookmark 1.
Search and Web browser Viewing a page that you often visit 1. While viewing a webpage, press 2. On the Most visited tab tap the page. , and then tap Bookmarks. , navigate to the page you want to view, and then Clearing the list of most visited pages 1. While viewing a webpage, press 2. On the Most visited tab , and then tap Bookmarks. , press , and then tap Clear all. Changing the view of bookmarks or most visited pages 1. While viewing a webpage, press 2.
Search and Web browser Setting browser options Customize the web browser to suit your browsing style. Set display, privacy, and security options when using the web browser. From the browser screen, press , and then tap Settings. Setting your homepage 1. From the browser screen, press homepage. , and then tap Settings > General > Set 2. Select the homepage you want to use.
Camera Camera Switching between 3D and 2D Shoot in 3D or 2D. You can even view your photos and videos in 3D without the glasses. HTC EVO 3D uses the two rear cameras to take photos and videos in 3D and uses one of these cameras when capturing in 2D. To best enjoy the camera: § Switch between capturing 2D and 3D images by sliding the 2D/3D mode switch. § Hold HTC EVO 3D in landscape orientation for best 3D effects.
Camera Before capturing Zooming Before taking a photo or video, you can first use the onscreen zoom bar to zoom in or out of your subject. Simply slide your finger on the zoom bar to zoom in or out. When you're recording video, the zoom bar is always onscreen. You can freely zoom in or out while recording. Auto focusing Whenever you point the camera at a different subject or location, the Viewfinder screen displays the auto focus indicator. Let the camera auto focus on the center of the screen.
Camera Taking a photo 1. From the Home screen, tap > Camera. 2. Point the camera and focus on your subject. If you're taking a photo of a group of people, the camera will automatically recognize faces and adjust the focus. You'll see boxes on people's faces. Make sure the Auto focus and Face detection check boxes are selected in the camera settings. Face detection is only available if taking 2D photos. 3. When you're ready to take the photo, tap . Or, press the CAMERA button. 4.
Camera Camera scenes Scenes provide an easy way to override your camera’s normal settings to suit your current lighting and environment. Use Auto and let the camera automatically determine optimal settings, or choose from a wide selection of scenes before you start taking photos. Improving people shots If you'd like your family or friends to look their best in your photos, make sure to use the portrait scene. It even smoothens the skin in your shots.
Camera Top questions on 3D camera How does the phone display in 3D? Your phone has an extra layer (a parallax barrier) on top of the display that simulates 3D depth. This allows your eyes to each see a different image through this layer, simulating a sense of depth. When you move or tilt your phone at a different angle, you may see the 3D image misalign and align again. § Viewing 3D images may cause symptoms such as eye strain, dizziness and nausea in some people.
Camera What's the best distance for capturing 3D photos and videos? Ideally, the minimum distance from your subject is at least 50 cm (1.6 ft). As for the maximum distance, try not to go beyond 3.5 meters (11 ft). What capture file formats are available for 3D photos? Capture 3D photos in jps (JPEG stereo) or mpo (Multiple-picture object format) file format. Switch the camera to 3D mode and then choose which format you want to use from the camera settings.
Photos, videos, and music Photos, videos, and music Gallery About the Gallery app Reminisce on good times. Use Gallery to view all your photos and videos that are on HTC EVO 3D or your online albums. You can even: § Add photo frames and apply effects. § Trim your videos. § Share to your social networks, photo sharing sites, and more. § View your photos and videos on a big screen TV. Viewing photos and videos 1. From the Home screen, tap > Gallery. 2. Tap a photo or video album. 3.
Photos, videos, and music Adjusting a 3D photo When you take a 3D photo, the rear camera captures a left and right image to give a three-dimensional look. In Gallery, you can adjust the two images in the photo to get the best 3D image. 1. Browse to the 3D photo that you want to adjust. 2. Tap the screen to display the onscreen controls, then tap Edit > Adjust 3D alignment. 3. Adjust the image to get the best 3D view: § Tap or § Press and hold to shift the left or right image incrementally.
Photos, videos, and music Cropping a photo 1. On the Gallery app’s Albums screen, tap an album. 2. Press and hold a photo, and then tap Edit > Crop. You’ll see a crop box around the photo. 3. You can: § Drag the crop box over the part of the photo you want to crop. § Press and hold the edge of the crop box. When directional arrows appear, drag your finger inward or outward to resize the crop box. 4. Tap Save. The cropped photo is saved as a copy. The original photo remains unedited.
Photos, videos, and music 3. Drag the two trim sliders to the part where you want the video to begin and end. As you drag a slider, you'll see time markers and video frames. The one in the middle is your start or end frame. 4. Tap to preview your video. 5. Tap Done. The trimmed video is saved as a new file. The original video remains unedited.
Photos, videos, and music Sending your photos and videos Send photos and videos to your computer or to another device via email, MMS, or Bluetooth. Sending photos or videos by email You can send several photos, videos, or both in an email message. They are added as file attachments in your email. If you share your 3D photos, you can choose whether to send them in their original 3D format or convert them to 2D (jpeg) images. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Gallery. 2.
Photos, videos, and music 3. Tap Share > Bluetooth. 4. Select the photos or videos you want to share and then tap Next. You’ll be asked to turn on Bluetooth and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device so the files can be sent. Sharing your photos and videos on the Web Use the Gallery app to share photos and videos straight to your social networks. And you can post videos on YouTube®. You can also share a photo or video right after you’ve captured it.
Photos, videos, and music 5. Select which album to upload to and set privacy settings for the uploaded photos or videos. Tap Add tag and description to enter a caption on each photo or video or tag friends on your photos. If you're sharing several photos or videos, slide to the left to go to the next one. Remember to tap Save after you're done. 6. Tap Done. Sharing photos on Picasa Sign in to your Google Account before you upload photos to Picasa™. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Gallery. 2.
Photos, videos, and music Music Browsing music in the library You need to copy music files to HTC EVO 3D first to use the Music app to play music. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap > Music. to browse a category, such as Artists or Albums. Listening to music Enjoy listening to songs and music on HTC EVO 3D using the Music app. 1. While browsing your music collection, tap a song to play it. 2. Tap the onscreen icons to control music playback, repeat songs, and more. Adjust the media volume.
Photos, videos, and music Playing music from the Lock screen When you’re listening to music and the screen turns off, press POWER to turn the screen back on and control the music playback directly on the Lock screen. If you don’t see the playback controls on the Lock screen, swipe your finger from left to right on the box onscreen. You can also pause music playback right from the Notifications panel. Creating a playlist Personalize your music experience by creating music playlists.
Photos, videos, and music Playing the songs in a playlist 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap > Music. > Playlists. 3. Tap a playlist, and then tap the song you want to play first. When you tap a song in the list to play it, the Now playing screen is updated with the songs from your playlist. Managing playlists After creating a playlist, you can add more songs to it, rearrange their order, and more. > Music. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2.
Photos, videos, and music 3. On the Now playing screen, press Set as ringtone) . and then tap Set as ringtone (or More > 4. Tap Phone ringtone or Contact ringtone. If you select Contact ringtone, choose the contacts you want to associate the ringtone with. Trimming an MP3 ringtone Use the Music app's ringtone trimmer if you want to set only a part of the song as ringtone. 1. On the Now playing screen, press ringtone. 2. Drag the trim sliders and end.
Photos, videos, and music Connected Media Sharing media on your home network Share photos, videos, and music with a bigger circle of friends on your home network. Simply connect your phone to the network and instantly show your captured photos and videos on a big TV, or start streaming your favorite music tracks on a hi-fi audio system — all via DLNA®. For more information about DLNA, visit www.dlna.org. Before you share media on your home network: § Connect your phone to the network via Wi-Fi.
HTC services HTC services HTC Watch About HTC Watch With the HTC Watch™ online video service, get a glimpse of the latest movie trailers and enjoy watching Hollywood blockbusters or TV shows. Create your HTC Watch account so you can: § Rent or purchase videos such as movies and TV shows online. § Recommend videos instantly to your family and friends. § Watch your purchased videos on up to five HTC devices that have access to HTC Watch using your same account.
HTC services Watching movies and TV shows Using the Watch app, you can watch the preloaded content and movies or TV shows you've downloaded from the HTC Watch store. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Watch. 2. Swipe left or right across the screen to browse through the videos, and then tap one to watch it. Tap Recommended to check what recent releases or TV shows are available in the store.
HTC services 8. Confirm your rental or purchase. 9. Tap Download. You can go to your library to check your downloads. Managing your downloads Use the library to manage your downloads and see all of your purchases. You can also start watching a video as it's being downloaded. 1. From the Watch main screen, tap to access your library. 2. You can: § Tap the Progress tab, and then tap a video to start watching it. § Tap the All videos tab to check what videos you've rented or purchased.
HTC services Top questions on HTC Watch Why am I asked to sign in again to my account? Whenever a time interval (about 20 minutes) has passed, you'll be asked again to sign in to your HTC Watch account before you can continue to rent or purchase videos or access some settings. This is a safety precaution to check your identity and to ensure that you acknowledge that it is your account.
Accounts and sync Accounts and sync What online accounts can you sync with? HTC EVO 3D can sync with popular online social networking and email accounts. To check what accounts you can sync with, on the Home screen, press tap Settings > Account & sync. , and then Syncing with a Google Account Sign in to your Google Account to see your Gmail, contacts, and calendars on your HTC EVO 3D. You also need to sign in to a Google Account to use most Google apps.
Accounts and sync Adding a social network account 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Account & sync. 2. Tap Add account. 3. Tap the account type you want to add. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter the account information. Managing your online accounts Changing sync settings 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Account & sync. 2. On top of the screen, drag the slider to turn on or off automatic sync. Syncing an account manually 1.
People People About the People app With the People app, easily manage your communications with your contacts via phone, messaging, email, and social networks. And, if you have the same contacts from different sources, you can merge their contact information so you won't have duplicate entries. To open People, from the Home screen, tap > People. Your contacts list The People app lists all contacts stored on HTC EVO 3D and from the online accounts you're logged in to.
People Setting up your profile Store your personal contact information to easily send it to other people. 1. On the People tab, tap your name or email address, and then tap Edit my contact card. If you're not logged in to your online accounts, tap Me, and then choose whether to link your profile to an existing contact entry that already contains your personal information or edit your profile. 2. Enter or edit your name and contact details. 3. Tap to change your picture. 4. Tap Save.
People Adding a new contact 1. On the People tab, tap . 2. Tap the Name field, and then enter the contact name. Tap if you want to separately enter the contact's first, middle, and last name. Depending on the contact type, you may also be able to add a name prefix (such as Dr.) or a name suffix (such as Ph.D). 3. Select the Contact type. This determines which account the contact will sync with. 4. Enter the contact information in the fields provided. 5. Tap Save.
People Merging contact information Avoid duplicate entries by merging contact information from different sources, such as your social network accounts, into one contact. Accepting matched contacts suggestions When HTC EVO 3D finds contacts that can be merged, you’ll see a link icon the notifications area of the status bar. in 1. Slide the Notifications panel down, and then tap Matched contacts suggestion. You'll see a list of suggested contacts to merge. 2. Choose the contacts you want to merge. 3.
People Importing contacts from the storage card You can only import contacts that were exported to the storage card using the Export to SD card feature. 1. On the People tab, press . 2. Tap Import/Export > Import from SD card (or More > Import/Export > Import from SD card). 3. If you have more than one account set up, tap the type for the imported contacts. Contact information and conversations When you tap a contact on the People screen, the contact details screen opens.
People Deleting contacts 1. On the People tab, press . 2. Tap Delete. 3. Select the contacts you want to remove. 4. Tap Delete. Sending contact information 1. On the People tab, do one of the following: To send Do this Someone's contact information Press and hold the name of the contact (not the icon or photo), and then tap Send contact as vCard. Your contact information Press and hold My profile, and then tap Send my profile. 2. Choose how you want to send the vCard. 3.
People Contact groups Assign contacts to groups so you can easily send a message or email to a whole group. You can also sync groups on HTC EVO 3D with the groups in your Google Account, accessible via your computer’s web browser. We’ve also added the Frequent group as a special group type that automatically stores the contacts you dial or get calls from the most. Creating a group 1. On the Groups tab, tap . 2. Enter a name for the group. 3. Tap . 4. Select the contacts you want to add.
People Rearranging your contact groups 1. On the Groups tab, press 2. Tap Edit groups. 3. Press and hold at the end of the group you want to move, and then drag it to its new position. 4. Tap Save. Rearranging the members of a contact group 1. On the Groups tab, tap the group to see its members. 2. Press . 3. Tap Edit groups. 4. Press and hold at the end of the contact’s name you want to move, and then drag it to its new position. 5. Tap Save.
People 3. Tap Set default action. 4. Tap the communication method you want for the contact. 5. Press . If you need to change the default communication method, tap the contact's name (not the photo). Getting in touch with a contact 1. On the Home screen, go to the People widget. 2. Tap a contact's photo (not the name) on the widget. The default communication method you've set for this contact will be performed.
Social Social Facebook for HTC Sense Signing in to your Facebook account from the Accounts & sync settings or the Facebook app (preinstalled or downloaded) automatically signs you in to Facebook for HTC Sense. Also, you may need to authorize Facebook for HTC Sense to connect to your Facebook account. With Facebook for HTC Sense, you can: § See your Facebook contacts and their status updates in People. § See Facebook photos in Gallery. § Check your friends’ Facebook status updates in Friend Stream™.
Social Checking notifications from your social networks Slide to the Notifications tab to easily see a single feed of your notifications from different social networks. Updating your status in Friend Stream 1. On the All or Notifications tab, tap . 2. Enter your status update. 3. If you do not want to send the status update to all your social network accounts, tap and clear the check boxes of the social networks to exclude. 4. Tap Done. 5. Tap 6.
Social Checking in to a place Let your Facebook friends know where you are by checking in to a place. In order to find your location, you need to enable location sources in Settings > Location. 1. Go to the Locations tab, and then tap . 2. Tap a place from the list. 3. Tap Check in. 4. Add your status message and even tag the friends you're with. 5. Tap Check in. Tweeting in Friend Stream 1. In Friend Stream, tap > Twitter. 2. Tap 3. Enter your tweet. 4.
Social 1. On the DMs tab, tap . 2. Enter the name of a Twitter user in the To field. 3. Enter your message, and then tap Post. You can also send a direct message when you press and hold a tweet of the person you want to send the direct message to, and then tap Send direct message on the options menu. Replying to or retweeting a tweet 1. On the All tweets tab, press and hold the tweet you want to reply to or retweet. 2. Tap Reply or Retweet. 3. Enter your reply or add a personal note to the tweet. 4.
Social Using Facebook chat 1. From the Home screen, tap > Fb Chat. 2. Do any of the following: § Tap the name of a friend to continue the conversation. § Tap the photo of a friend to view the person's Facebook profile, wall, and uploads. § Tap the History tab to view a list of previous conversations. The number on the tab icon shows how many messages are unread. § Press , and then tap Settings to choose to hide offline friends and select notification settings.
Email Email Gmail Viewing your Gmail Inbox All your received email messages are delivered to your Inbox. From the Home screen, tap > Gmail. Archive, delete or label multiple conversations Tap the check box before the email message or conversation. Then tap the onscreen buttons at the bottom to choose what to do with the selected messages or conversations.
Email Replying to or forwarding email messages in Gmail 1. In the Gmail inbox, tap the email message or conversation. 2. To reply to the sender, tap Forward. . Or, tap and choose whether to Reply all or 3. Do one of the following: § If you selected Reply or Reply all, enter your reply message. § If you selected Forward, specify the message recipients. Tap Respond inline if you want to interleave your new message with the received email.
Email Adding a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account You can sync with Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Service Pack (SP2) or later. Add up to 15 Exchange ActiveSync accounts on HTC EVO 3D. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Mail. 2. Do one of the following: § If this is your first time to add an email account in Mail, tap Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync on the Choose a mail provider screen. , and then tap § If you’ve already added an email account in Mail, press New account.
Email Viewing the unified inbox of all your email accounts You can view email messages from all your accounts just in one place without having to switch to different accounts. Just tap the bar that shows the current email account, and then tap All accounts. Email messages are color coded so you can easily distinguish which email accounts they belong to. Up to 15 email accounts can be shown in the unified inbox.
Email Sorting email messages You can sort email messages by date received, priority, subject, sender, or size. On the inbox, press , tap Sort, and select from the sorting options. To quickly scroll through the message list, press and hold two fingers on any email message, and then drag upward or downward. Sending an email message 1. From the Home screen, tap > Mail. 2. Switch to the email account that you want to use. 3. Tap . 4. Fill in one or more recipients.
Email Where are my unread email messages? The Unread tab contains all your unread email messages. Add it if it does not appear on your screen. 1. Press and hold a tab. When the screen changes and shows you the area where you can rearrange icons, lift your finger. 2. Press and hold the Unread tab, and then drag it to its new position. 3. Press , and then tap the Unread tab. Saving an email message in the Tasks app Save an email message in your Tasks list so you can remind yourself when to reply. 1.
Email Working with Exchange ActiveSync email Flagging an email 1. Switch to your Exchange ActiveSync account. 2. While viewing the inbox, tap the flag icon that appears beside an email message or conversation. To flag an email message inside a conversation, tap and then tap the flag icon of the email message. to expand the conversation, Setting your Out of the office status 1. Switch to your Exchange ActiveSync account. 2. Press , and then tap Out of the office. 3.
Email Switching to other mail folders 1. Tap . 2. Tap the mail folder which contains the messages you want to view. Changing email account settings You can change your email notification settings, add an email signature, delete an account and more. 1. Switch to the email account whose settings you want to change. 2. Press , and then tap Settings.
Calendar Calendar About Calendar Never miss an important date again. Use the Calendar app to schedule your events, meetings, and appointments. You can set up HTC EVO 3D to stay in sync with calendars such as Google Calendar, Outlook Calendar, and Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Calendar. If you've signed into your social network accounts, related calendar events will appear in Calendar.
Calendar Calendar views Easily switch between different calendar views by tapping any of the tabs. In any Calendar view, you can return to the current date by pressing and then tapping Today. Events in Day, Week, and Agenda views are color coded to indicate which account or type of calendar they belong to. To find out what each color represents, tap . Month view In month view, you will see markers on days that have events.
Calendar Deleting an event Do any of the following: § While viewing an event, press and then tap Delete event. § In day, agenda or week view, press and hold an event and then tap Delete event. If the event repeats, you’ll be asked whether you want to delete just that occurrence or all occurrences from Calendar. Sharing an event You can share a calendar event as a vCalendar using Bluetooth or by sending it as a file attachment with your email or message. 1.
Calendar Dismissing or snoozing event reminders If you have set at least one reminder for an event, the upcoming event icon appear in the notifications area of the status bar to remind you. will 1. Open the Notifications panel. 2. Tap the event reminder notification. 3. Do one of the following: § Choose to snooze or dismiss all event reminders. § Press to keep the reminders pending in the notifications area of the status bar.
Maps and location Maps and location Location settings Turning on location services In order to find your location on HTC EVO 3D, you need to enable location sources. 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap Settings > Location. 2. Select one or both of the following: Google's location Uses Wi-Fi or your mobile data connection to find your service approximate location. GPS satellites Finds your GPS location. This requires a clear view of the sky and more battery power.
Maps and location Searching for a place of interest You can search for a name of an establishment, street, or city. Suggested matches will be shown while you type. 1. In Locations, press the button. 2. Tap Locations. 3. Enter the place you want to search for. 4. If you don't see what you're looking for, tap to expand the search. 5. Tap an establishment to get directions, show on map, and more. Searching for an address 1. In Locations, press the button. 2. Tap Address. 3.
Maps and location Viewing maps From the Home screen, tap location. > Locations. A map opens, showing your current Tap to switch between 2D and 3D views. Point of interest. Tap to see details, call, get directions, or share. Your current location. Tap to use or not use the compass. This icon will be displayed in place of the compass when you are manually controlling the direction of the map. Zoom in button. Tap the screen to show. Zoom out button. Tap the screen to show.
Maps and location Changing the language of street names and places of interest 1. While viewing a map, press , and then tap Settings > Map > Map language. 2. Choose one of the following. Use native map language Use this if you want to use the local language of the map. For example, if you are looking at a map of Japan, it will use Japanese characters. Use language that Use this if you want to use your current language settings. fits best This may not be available for all maps.
Maps and location Revisiting a footprint 1. On the Footprints tab, tap a category. 2. Tap the footprint you want to revisit. 3. Under Actions, choose whether to view the footprint on the map, get directions, look up nearby establishments, and more. Editing or deleting a footprint 1. On the Footprints tab, tap a category. 2. Press and hold the footprint you want to edit or delete. 3. Tap Edit or Delete on the options menu. Sharing your footprints 1. On the Footprints tab, tap a category. 2.
Maps and location Importing footprints Bring back footprints you've previously backed up. You can also import .kmz files that you saved in other applications. 1. On the Footprints tab, press , and then tap Import. 2. Tap Footprints data, and then tap the file you want to import. You can also tap Photos to import a picture that can have footprint information added to it. Planning your trips Use Trips to plan your itinerary.
Maps and location Managing a trip Changed your travel plans? After creating a trip, you can add, reorder, or delete places on it. 1. On the Trips tab, tap a trip to open it. 2. Do any of the following: Add more places Reorder places 1. Tap . 2. Search for a place of interest from the available options. 1. Press , and then tap Edit. 2. Press and hold at the end of the item you want to move. When the row is highlighted, drag it to its new position, then release. 3. Tap Done. Delete places 1.
Maps and location Getting directions Get detailed directions to where you want to go. Getting directions from your current location 1. In Locations, search for the place you want to go to. You have footprints saved? You can also set a footprint as your destination. Just go to the Footprints tab, and then choose a footprint. 2. Tap Directions. 3. Choose how you want to get to your destination. The map opens showing the route to your destination. 4.
Maps and location Using turn-by-turn navigation § Check if you have purchased turn-by-turn navigation for the country or region you’re in. § To use turn-by-turn navigation, the GPS satellites option in Settings > Location needs to be selected. 1. In Locations, search for the place you want to go to. Do you have footprints stored? You can also set it as your destination. Just go to the Footprints tab, and then choose a footprint. 2. Tap Premium navigation.
Maps and location Managing Locations services Check maps, navigation, safety camera information, and voices for turn-by-turn voice instructions that are already on HTC EVO 3D. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Locations. 2. Press , and then tap Get more. In the My licenses & content tab, you’ll see a list of services that you already have on HTC EVO 3D. Downloading maps or purchasing services Going to a different country for vacation? You can download the map of the country you’re going to for free.
Maps and location Getting around maps When you open Google Maps, you can easily find your location on the map or check out nearby places by panning and zooming in and out on the map. To find your location with Google Maps, you need to enable location sources. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Maps. 2. Tap to show your current location. The blue marker location on the map. shows your current 3. Tap to turn Compass mode on or off.
Maps and location Checking the details of a location 1. Press and hold a location on the map. A balloon opens over the location, with the name of the location, a part of the address, and a thumbnail from Street View (if available). 2. Tap the balloon to see more information. You can get directions to the location, check for nearby places of interest, and more. Searching for a place of interest near you Use Places to find places of interest near your current location.
Maps and location Finding your friends with Google Latitude (available by country) Google Latitude® user location service lets you and your friends share locations and status messages with each other. It also lets you get directions to your friends’ locations, send your location details by email, and more. Your location is not shared automatically. You must join Latitude, and then invite your friends to view your location or accept their invitations.
Google Play and other apps Google Play and other apps Getting apps from Google Play Google Play is the place to go to find new apps for HTC EVO 3D. Choose from a wide variety of free and paid apps ranging from productivity apps, entertainment, to games. § A Google Wallet™ payment service is required to purchase a paid app. You will be asked to confirm method of payment when you purchase an app. § The name of the Play Store app may differ depending on your region.
Google Play and other apps Getting help If you need help or have questions about Google Play, press , and then tap Help. Using the Clock About the HTC Clock widget Use the HTC Clock widget to see your current date, time, and location. You can also use the Clock to show the time in another city. Changing the location on the Clock widget By default, the Clock widget displays your current weather. You can customize the Clock widget on your Home screen to show the weather of another location. 1.
Google Play and other apps Setting the date and time manually 1. On the World Clock tab, press and then tap Local time settings. 2. Clear the Automatic date & time and Automatic time zone check boxes, and then set the time zone, date, and time as required. Adding a city to the World Clock screen 1. On the World Clock tab, tap . 2. Enter the city name you want to add. 3. Scroll through the list and tap the city that you want to add. Setting an alarm You can set up one or more alarms. 1.
Google Play and other apps 3. Tap to see the current weather information such as the temperature, approximate time of sunset, and more. 4. While viewing forecasts, you can: § Swipe your finger up or down the screen to check the weather in other cities. § Tap to update the weather information at any time. Your settings in the Weather app also control the weather information that is shown in the Clock and Calendar.
Google Play and other apps 4. Tap the screen to use these controls: Drag the slider to quickly go to a page or jump between chapters. Jump View the table of contents and your bookmarked pages. You can also see the notes and highlights that you've marked in the eBook. Mark Bookmark the page. Font size Change the font size. Share Recommend the eBook to your friends. You can share the book title in your social networks, or send it as a text message or email. 5.
Google Play and other apps Reading news feeds Don’t get left behind with yesterday’s stories. Use the News app to subscribe to news feeds that cover breaking news, sports, top blogs, and more. You can also get updates based on specific keywords. Subscribing to news channels 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap > News. , and then tap Subscriptions > Add feeds. 3. Select a channel to subscribe to: § Tap a category such as Blogs or Entertainment to choose from popular news feeds.
Google Play and other apps Keeping track of your stocks Use the Stocks app to get the latest stock updates for stock quotes and market indices you follow. Downloading stock information automatically may incur extra data fees. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Stocks. 2. On the Stocks main screen, do any of the following: § Tap an item to view from the list of stock quotes and market indices. § Tap to update the stock information. § Tap to add a stock quote or stock market index.
Google Play and other apps Watching videos on YouTube Use the YouTube app to check out what’s popular on the online video-sharing website. 1. From the Home screen, tap > YouTube. 2. Scroll through the list of videos, and then tap a video to watch it. 3. While watching a video, you can: § Tap the video screen to pause, resume playback, or drag the slider to jump to a different part of the video. § Tap a tab to learn more about the video, see related videos, or check out what other viewers think.
Google Play and other apps Listening to FM Radio Tune in and listen to your favorite radio stations using the FM Radio app. You need to connect a headset first to the audio jack of HTC EVO 3D to use FM Radio. FM Radio uses the stereo headset as the FM radio antenna. From the Home screen, tap > FM Radio. The first time you open FM Radio, it automatically scans for available FM stations, saves them as presets, and plays the first FM station found.
Productivity Productivity Working on documents Use Polaris Office to easily edit Microsoft Office Word (.doc and .docx), Microsoft Office Excel (.xls and .xlsx), Microsoft Office PowerPoint (.ppt and .pptx), and plain text (.txt) files while on the go. You can also view Microsoft Office PowerPoint Shows (.pps). > Polaris Office. From the Home screen, tap Viewing a document 1. From the Home screen, tap > Polaris Office. 2. On the Polaris Office main screen, tap the file you want to open.
Productivity Uploading files to Dropbox Let your files follow you around. Whatever document, video, or photo you upload from HTC EVO 3D using Dropbox also updates on your web account and on other devices you've installed Dropbox on. § You need to create or sign in to your Dropbox account to start using the app. § To upload documents, you must have a file manager app installed on HTC EVO 3D. See www.dropbox.com for details. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Dropbox. 2.
Productivity Taking notes Use Notes to jot down ideas, questions, and everything else. Type in text, record audio, attach photos and documents, and even link your notes to a meeting event. Sign in to or create a new Evernote® account on HTC EVO 3D if you want to back up your notes to Evernote's secure online server. For details, visit www.evernote.com/about/learn_more. From the Home screen, tap > Notes . Creating a notebook 1. On the Notes main screen, tap notebook.
Productivity Creating a drawing You can create a drawing, scribble, or illustration and include it in your note. 1. With a note opened, tap . 2. Choose a color to use. 3. Draw on the blank area using your fingertip. 4. If you need to erase a part of the drawing, tap and then move your finger left and right on the area that you want to erase. You can also tap Undo to erase the last stroke you made. 5. Tap Save to insert the drawing in a note.
Productivity Completing tasks Use the Tasks app to organize and track to dos and task lists. To open the Tasks app, tap > Tasks. Viewing the unified task list You can view and update a unified list of tasks. Tasks are color coded so you can easily distinguish which accounts they belong to. In the Tasks app, press , and then tap Accounts > All accounts. You can also select a specific account. If you want to view only tasks that you entered using HTC EVO 3D , tap My tasks. Filtering tasks 1.
Productivity Creating a task 1. In the Tasks app, enter the task name in the New task text box. If you want to create a task and enter the details later, tap the task name. 2. Tap after you've entered and then enter the task details. 3. Tap Save. Managing tasks 1. In the Tasks app, press and then tap Lists. 2. Tap the account and then tap the list where the tasks you want to manage are listed. 3. In the list of tasks, you can: Mark a task complete Tap the check box next to the task.
HTC Sync HTC Sync About HTC Sync With HTC Sync, you can sync the following data between your computer and HTC EVO 3D: § Your stored contacts on Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Express, or Windows Contacts § Appointments and events in Outlook or Windows Calendar § Photos, videos, music, and playlists § Bookmarked webpages § Documents and email attachments § Downloaded maps and useful add-on services for the Locations app on HTC EVO 3D You need to manually turn these types of data on or off to start or stop
HTC Sync Setting up HTC Sync to recognize HTC EVO 3D 1. Connect HTC EVO 3D to your computer using the USB cable that came in the box. 2. When HTC EVO 3D prompts you to choose a type of USB connection, tap HTC Sync, and then tap Done. Wait for HTC Sync to recognize HTC EVO 3D. 3. On the Device setup screen, enter a name for HTC EVO 3D. 4. Click Save. To change the name of HTC EVO 3D later, click Overview > Device setup.
HTC Sync 3. Select Sync PC photos & videos from, and then click Add. 4. Choose a folder that contains your multimedia files, and then click OK. All supported image and video files added to this folder will be copied to HTC EVO 3D. 5. Click Sync now. HTC Sync remembers your sync settings the next time you connect it to HTC EVO 3D.
HTC Sync Syncing your web bookmarks § To avoid sync problems, be sure to close all browser windows before you start syncing. § When conflicting information is found on both HTC EVO 3D and computer, HTC Sync keeps the information from your computer. 1. Using your favorite web browser on your computer, create a favorites folder named HTC bookmarks. Make sure to save your favorite bookmarks in this folder to be able to sync them with HTC EVO 3D. 2. On the Device panel, click Bookmarks, and then click On.
HTC Sync 4. Under Additional features, choose one or more navigation products to download or purchase. When purchasing navigation products, you also need to consider the license duration for using the downloaded content. 5. Click . 6. Click Shopping cart to review the items you've selected and the total amount of purchase. 7. Click Check out. 8. If you've selected premium navigation products, enter your email address and billing information, and then click Review purchase. 9.
HTC Sync Syncing another device with your computer 1. Connect another device to your computer, then set up HTC Sync to recognize it. 2. Click the device you want to set up. The Device panel then opens, where you can separately customize your sync settings for this device. To switch to another device to sync, click Devices, and then click the device's name or image.
Keyboard Keyboard Using the onscreen keyboard When you start an app or select a field that requires text or numbers, the onscreen keyboard becomes available. After entering your text, you can tap or press to close the onscreen keyboard. Selecting a keyboard layout You can choose from three different keyboard layouts to suit your typing style. 1. From the Home screen, press keyboard. 2. Tap , and then tap Settings > Language & next to Touch Input. 3.
Keyboard Choosing multiple keyboard languages If multiple keyboard languages are available on HTC EVO 3D, you can choose which languages to enable in the onscreen keyboard. 1. While the onscreen keyboard is open, tap . 2. Tap Settings > International keyboard. 3. Choose the languages you want. Available languages depend on the region where you purchased HTC EVO 3D. Changing the keyboard language 1. While the onscreen keyboard is open, tap . 2. Choose the language you want to use for typing.
Keyboard Adding a word to the predictive text dictionary While you're entering text using the Standard keyboard layout, any word you tap on the suggestion list is automatically added. You can also add a word to the list manually. 1. From the Home screen, press keyboard. 2. Tap , and then tap Settings > Language & next to Touch Input. 3. Tap Personal dictionary > Edit personal dictionary > . 4. Enter the word you want to add, and then tap OK.
Keyboard Entering text by speaking No time to type? Try speaking the words to enter them. Since HTC EVO 3D uses Google’s speech-recognition service, you need to be connected to the Internet to enter text by speaking. 1. Tap an area where you want to enter text. 2. On the onscreen keyboard, press and hold . 3. When you see the microphone image, speak out the words you want to type. To set the voice input language, tap the language bar below the microphone image. You can choose one or more languages.
Internet connections Internet connections Data connection When you turn on HTC EVO 3D for the first time, it will be automatically set up to use your mobile operator's data connection (if the SIM card is inserted). Checking the data connection you're using 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Mobile network > Network operators or Access Point Names. Turning the data connection on or off Turning your data connection off saves battery life and money on data charges. 1.
Internet connections Enabling data roaming Connect to your mobile operator’s partner networks and access data services when you’re out of your mobile operator’s coverage area. Using data services while roaming may be costly. Check with your mobile operator for data roaming rates before you use data roaming. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Mobile network, and then select the Data roaming check box.
Internet connections Checking the wireless network status 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap the wireless network that HTC EVO 3D is connected to. A message box is then displayed showing the Wi-Fi status, speed, signal strength, and more. If you want to remove the settings for this network, tap Forget. Connecting to a different Wi-Fi network 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Wi-Fi. Detected Wi-Fi networks are displayed.
Internet connections Adding a VPN connection You must first set a lock screen PIN or password before you can set up the VPN. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Under Wireless & Networks, tap More. 3. Tap VPN > Add VPN network. 4. Enter the VPN settings and set them up according to the security details your network administrator gave you. 5. Tap Save. The VPN is then added to the VPNs section of the VPN settings screen. Connecting to a VPN 1.
Internet connections Using HTC EVO 3D as a modem (USB tethering) No Internet connection available for your computer? No problem. Use the Internet connection of HTC EVO 3D to connect to the Internet. § To use HTC EVO 3D as a modem, you need to install HTC Sync on your computer first. § You must have an approved data plan associated with your account from your mobile service provider to use this service. 1. Make sure the data connection on HTC EVO 3D is turned on. 2.
Internet connections Using HTC EVO 3D as a wireless router Share your data connection with other devices by turning HTC EVO 3D into a wireless router. § Make sure the data connection is turned on. § You must have an approved data plan associated with your account from your mobile service provider to use this service. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Under Wireless & Networks, tap More. 3. Tap Tethering & portable hotspot. 4. Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings. 5.
Bluetooth Bluetooth Bluetooth basics Turning Bluetooth on or off 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap the Bluetooth On/Off switch to turn it on and off. Turn off Bluetooth when not in use to save battery power, or in places where using a wireless device is prohibited, such as on board an aircraft and in hospitals. Changing the device name The device name identifies HTC EVO 3D to other devices. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2.
Bluetooth 5. When you see the name of your headset in the Available Devices section, tap the name. 6. HTC EVO 3D automatically tries to pair with the headset. 7. If automatic pairing fails, enter the passcode supplied with your headset. The pairing and connection status is displayed below the hands-free headset or car kit name in the Bluetooth devices section. When the Bluetooth headset or car kit is connected to HTC EVO 3D, the Bluetooth connected icon is displayed in the status bar.
Bluetooth Unpairing from a Bluetooth device 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Bluetooth. The Bluetooth screen opens. 3. In the Paired devices section, tap next to the device to unpair. 4. Tap Unpair. Sending information using Bluetooth Before you begin, set the receiving device to discoverable mode. You may also need to set it to “Receive Beams” or “Receive Files”. Refer to the device’s documentation for instructions on receiving information over Bluetooth. 1.
Bluetooth Where sent information is saved When you send information using Bluetooth, the location where it's saved depends on the type of information and the receiving device. If you send a calendar event or contact, it is normally added directly to the corresponding application on the receiving device. If you send another file type to a Windows computer, it is normally saved in the Bluetooth Exchange folder within your personal document folders.
Bluetooth 8. When HTC EVO 3D receives a file transfer request notification, slide the Notifications panel down, tap the incoming file notification, and then tap Accept. 9. When a file is transferred, a notification is displayed. Slide the Notifications panel down, and then tap the relevant notification. When you open a received file, what happens next depends on the file type: § Media files and documents are usually opened directly in a compatible app.
Security Security Protecting your SIM card with a PIN Add another layer of security for HTC EVO 3D by assigning a PIN (personal identification number) to your SIM. Make sure you have the default SIM PIN provided by your mobile operator before continuing. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Security. 2. Tap Set up SIM card lock, then select Lock SIM card. 3. Enter the default SIM card PIN, and then tap OK. 4. To change the SIM card PIN, tap Change SIM PIN.
Security 3. Select a screen lock option and set up the screen lock. 4. Tap Lock phone after, then specify the idle time before the screen is locked. You can also clear the Make pattern visible or Make passwords visible if you don’t want your screen lock to display as you enter it onscreen. Forgot your screen lock pattern? If you’ve forgotten your screen lock pattern, you have up to five attempts to try and unlock HTC EVO 3D.
Security 5. Enter the lock screen PIN or password. 6. Tap Continue. 7. Tap Encrypt again. Encryption starts and the progress is displayed. The phone may restart a few times. When the encryption process is complete, enter your PIN or password.
Settings Settings Changing display settings Adjusting the screen brightness manually 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Display > Brightness. 3. Clear the Automatic brightness check box. 4. Drag the brightness slider to the left to decrease or to the right to increase the screen brightness. Adjusting the time before the screen turns off After a period of inactivity, the screen turns off to conserve battery power. You can set the idle time before the screen turns off. 1.
Settings Keeping the screen on while charging 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Develop option. 3. Select the Stay awake check box. Changing sound settings Switching between silent, vibration, and normal modes Do one of the following: § To change from silent to normal mode, press the VOLUME UP button. § To change from vibration to normal mode, press the VOLUME UP button twice. § From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Sound > Sound profile.
Settings Switching to speakerphone automatically When you're in a call, you can switch to speakerphone by simply flipping HTC EVO 3D over. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Sound. 3. Select or clear the Flip for speaker check box. Changing the display language Changing the language adjusts the keyboard layout, date and time formatting, and more. The languages available to choose from may depend on the version of HTC EVO 3D you have. 1.
Settings Managing memory Checking how much phone memory is available for use 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Storage. The available phone memory is displayed in the Internal storage section. Checking the available storage card space 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Storage. The total and available storage card space is displayed in the SD card section.
Settings 3. On the All tab, tap an application. 4. On the screen, tap Clear data and/or Clear cache. Uninstalling an app You cannot uninstall an app that's preinstalled on HTC EVO 3D. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Apps. 3. On the Downloaded tab, tap the application you want to uninstall. 4. Tap Uninstall. Moving an app to or from the storage card You cannot move an app that's preinstalled on HTC EVO 3D. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2.
Settings Accessibility settings Use these settings when you’ve downloaded and installed an accessibility tool, such as a screen reader that provides voice feedback. You can turn accessibility functions or services on or off. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Accessibility and choose the settings you want. Checking information about HTC EVO 3D 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2.
Update and reset Update and reset Updating the HTC EVO 3D software HTC EVO 3D can check and notify you if there’s a new software update available. You can then download and install the software update using the Wi-Fi or data connection. You can also manually check if there's an available software update. Depending on the type of update, the update may erase all your personal data and customized settings, and also remove any applications you’ve installed.
Update and reset 3. Press and hold the POWER button, and then tap Restart. 4. When asked to confirm, tap Restart. If these steps don't work, you can remove and replace the battery, and then turn HTC EVO 3D on to restart it. Resetting HTC EVO 3D If you’re passing HTC EVO 3D on to someone else or HTC EVO 3D has a persistent problem that cannot be solved, you can perform a factory reset (also called a hard reset).
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Index Index Symbols 3G 148 A Alarm 125 Android Market See Google Play Apps - deleting 123 - installing 123, 142 - sharing 131 B Back up contacts 87 Battery - installing 14 - removing 13 Bluetooth - connecting a Bluetooth headset or car kit 154 - disconnecting or unpairing 155 - receiving Calendar event information (vCalendar) 157 - receiving Contact information (vCard) 157 - sending information 156 - sharing music 76 - turning on or off 154 Browser - bookmarks 57 - opening a new window 55 - opening
Index - sending a meeting request 104 - working with Exchange ActiveSync email 104 F Facebook - checking in to a place 95 Facebook chat 97 Facebook for HTC Sense 93 Factory reset 169 Firmware See Software update FM Radio 131 Folder - grouping apps 35 - removing items 35 - renaming 35 Footprints 113 FOTA See Software update Friend Stream 93 - extended 18 - launch bar 34 - rearranging home panels 36 - rearranging items 34 - removing a panel 36 HTC Clock - setting an alarm 125 - World Clock 124 HTC Syn
Index - sending 102 - sorting email messages 102 - unified inbox 101 - working with Exchange ActiveSync email 104 Making a call 40 Managing memory 165 Maps 110 Market See Google Play Master reset See Factory reset Meeting request 104 Messages - copying to the SIM card 51 - deleting 51 - deleting a conversation 52 - forwarding 50 - locking 51 - viewing 49 microSD card 12 MMS 48 Modem - USB tethering 152 - using your computer 152 Multimedia message 48 Music - browsing the library 73 - listening 73 - pla
Index R Radio See FM Radio Reader - downloading ebooks 127 Record your voice 133 Restart 168 Ring volume - lowering ring volume automatically 163 - making your phone ring louder 163 Ringtone - setting 75 - trimming 76 Router 153 RSS 128 S Scenes 30 Screen - adjusting screen brightness 162 - changing the time before the screen turns off 162 - recalibrating G-sensor 162 - turning off screen rotation 162 SD card 12 Search 54 Security - locking with a screen lock pattern, PIN, or password 159 - locking y
Index W Wallpaper - changing 31 Weather - adding cities 126 - checking weather 125 Wi-Fi - calling 44 - connecting to another network 150 - network status 150 - turning on 149 Widgets - adding 32 - changing settings 33 - removing 34 Wireless router 153 Y YouTube - sharing videos 72
