Contents Contents Getting started Inside the box HTC EVO V 4G Back cover Storage card 8 8 10 11 Battery 12 Getting the battery to last longer 13 Switching the power on or off 14 What are Wireless Emergency Alerts/CMAS? 14 Touch gestures 14 Setting up HTC EVO V 4G for the first time 15 Ways of getting contacts into HTC EVO V 4G 15 Home screen 16 Basics Adjusting the volume 17 Sleep mode 17 Status icons 19 Notifications 20 Switching between recently opened apps 22 Using Quick S
Contents Rearranging application tabs 36 Customizing the lock screen style 36 Phone calls Making a call with Smart dial 38 Using Speed dial 38 Calling a phone number in a text message 39 Calling a phone number in an email 39 Making an emergency call 39 Receiving calls 39 What can I do during a call 40 Internet calls 42 Call history 42 Call services 43 Messages About the Messages app 44 Sending a text message (SMS) 44 Sending a multimedia message (MMS) 45 Resuming a draft me
Contents Connected Media 74 HTC services HTC Watch 75 Accounts and sync Adding a social network account 79 Adding more Google Accounts 79 Managing your online accounts 80 People About the People app 81 Your contacts list 81 Setting up your profile 82 Adding a new contact 82 Importing a contact from an Exchange ActiveSync account 82 Merging contact information 83 Backing up your contacts to the storage card 83 Contact information and conversations 84 Sending contact information
Contents Google Maps 103 Google Play and other apps Getting apps from Google Play 107 Using the Clock 108 Checking Weather 109 Reading news feeds 110 Watching videos on YouTube 112 Sharing games and apps 113 Productivity Working on documents 114 Recording your voice 115 Completing tasks 115 HTC Sync About HTC Sync 118 Setting up HTC Sync to recognize HTC EVO V 4G 119 Syncing songs and playlists 119 Syncing photos and videos 120 Syncing your calendar events 120 Syncing your
Contents Changing display settings 138 Changing sound settings 139 Changing the display language 140 Checking the power usage of applications 140 Managing memory 141 Backing up settings to Google 142 Accessibility settings 142 Protecting HTC EVO V 4G with a screen lock 142 Encrypting data on HTC EVO V 4G 143 Checking information about HTC EVO V 4G 144 Choosing which app opens when you tap a data item 144 Update and reset Updating the HTC EVO V 4G software 145 Restarting HTC EVO V
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Getting started Getting started Inside the box You will find the following inside the box: § HTC EVO V 4G § Battery § microSD™ card (preinstalled) § USB cable § Power adapter § Quick start guide § Safety and regulatory guide HTC EVO V 4G 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.
Getting started Top panel 1. 3.5mm headset jack 2. Power 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 and storage card slot. 1. With HTC EVO V 4G 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. Avoid twisting or bending the back cover.
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 V 4G. Inserting the storage card 1. Take the back cover off. 2. Remove the battery. 3. Insert the microSD card into the storage card slot with its gold contacts facing down and push it into place.
Getting started Battery HTC EVO V 4G uses a rechargeable battery. How long the battery can last before it needs recharging depends on how you use HTC EVO V 4G.The features and accessories you use can affect battery life. For example, leaving your Bluetooth® connection always on uses more power. Long phone calls and frequent web browsing use 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 Charging the battery Before you turn on and start using HTC EVO V 4G, it is recommended that you charge the battery. § Only the power adapter and USB cable provided in the box must be used to charge the battery. § Do not remove the battery from HTC EVO V 4G while you are charging it using the power or car adapter. 1. Insert the small end of the USB cable into the USB connector. 2. Insert the other end of the USB cable into the power adapter. 3.
Getting started Switching the power on or off Switching the power on Press the Power button. Easy. When you turn on HTC EVO V 4G 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 Flick Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quicker strokes. This finger gesture is always in a vertical direction, such as when flicking the contacts or message list. Rotate For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning HTC EVO V 4G sideways. When entering text, you can turn HTC EVO V 4G sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard.
Getting started Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync® HTC EVO V 4G syncs your work contacts from the Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Server in your workplace. Transfer Use the Transfer app to transfer not only your contacts, but also calendar events and text messages from your old phone to HTC EVO V 4G. Home screen Your Home screen is where you make HTC EVO V 4G your own. You can add your favorite applications, shortcuts, folders and widgets so they’re always just a tap away.
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 V 4G up manually, press the Power button. You’ll need to unlock the screen. HTC EVO V 4G automatically wakes up when you have an incoming call. Unlocking the screen Pull the ring up to unlock the screen. If you've set up a screen lock, you'll be asked to provide your credentials before HTC EVO V 4G unlocks. If you've set an event reminder or an alarm, you can drag snooze or dismiss the event or alarm.
Basics Status icons Here’s what each icon means: Signal strength Battery is very low (8% remaining) EvDO connected Silent mode EvDO in use Vibrate mode 1xRTT connected Microphone is mute 1xRTT in use Speakerphone is on No signal Wired microphone headset connected Connected to a Wi-Fi network Wired headset connected Connected to a 4G network Bluetooth is on Data synchronizing Connected to a Bluetooth device Network sharing is on Airplane mode Battery is full Location setting is on
Basics Notifications Notification LED The notification LED shows a: § Solid green light when HTC EVO V 4G 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 V 4G 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 V 4G settings, tap next to Additional settings. Where apps, data, and files are stored HTC EVO V 4G uses these storage types: Apps and data storage Apps are installed to this storage, labeled as Internal storage in your phone settings.
Basics Connecting your phone to a computer Whenever you connect HTC EVO V 4G 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. HTC Sync Select this option to synchronize contacts, calendar, and other information between your computer and HTC EVO V 4G.
Basics Transferring contacts from your old phone Easily transfer contacts from your old phone to HTC EVO V 4G 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 V 4G. 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 V 4G to a supported printer and print out documents, email, meeting invitations, photos, and more. § Both printer and HTC EVO V 4G must be turned on and connected to the same local network. Connect HTC EVO V 4G 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 V 4G truly yours Make HTC EVO V 4G 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 V 4G with scenes HTC EVO V 4G 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 V 4G 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 V 4G 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/synced 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 4. On the Speed dial screen, choose the phone number of the contact to use, and a speed dial key to assign. 5. Tap Save. You can also set a speed dial key in People. Tap a contact, press select Set speed dial (or More > Set speed dial). , and then 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.
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 V 4G face down on a level surface.
Phone calls Switching between calls If you’re already on a call and accept another call, you can choose to 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 Internet calls When you're connected to a Wi-Fi network, you can make and receive calls through an Internet calling account. Before you add an Internet calling account, make sure that you've registered with an Internet calling service that supports voice calls over Session Initiation Protocol (SIP). Internet calls to phone numbers may incur additional fees. Adding an Internet calling account 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Call. 2.
Phone calls Checking calls in the Call History 1. On the Home screen, tap . 2. Tap the Call History tab. 3. On the Call History screen, you can: § Tap a name or number in the list to call. § Press and hold a name or number in the list to display the options menu. § Tap to check only the call history of a particular contact. § Press , then tap View to display just a particular type of calls such as missed calls or outgoing calls. Adding a new phone number to your contacts from Call History 1.
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 V 4G 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 V 4G, 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 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. Tap Delete by selection or Delete by phone number (if the contact used multiple phone numbers throughout the conversation). 4. Select the messages you want to delete, and then tap Delete.
Messages 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 V 4G and the Web You can search for information on HTC EVO V 4G 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 V 4G. 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 V 4G 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 V 4G 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. These options are 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 V 4G 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 4. Select the photos or videos you want to share and then tap Next. 5. Compose your message and then tap (Gmail) or Send (Mail). If you selected Mail and you have multiple email accounts, the default email account will be used. Sending a photo or video by MMS 1. From the Home screen, tap > Gallery. 2. Tap the album that has the photos or videos you want to share. 3. Tap Share > Messages. 4. Tap the photo or video you want to send.
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 and videos on Flickr Log in to your Flickr® account before you upload photos or videos. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Gallery.
Photos, videos, and music Sharing videos on YouTube Upload your videos to YouTube and become an instant sensation. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Gallery. 2. Tap a video album, and then tap Share > YouTube. 3. Select the videos you want to share and then tap Next. 4. Tap the Google Account that you want to use, accept the Terms of Service, and then select which data connection to use to upload the videos. 5. Enter a title and description for the videos you're uploading. 6.
Photos, videos, and music Listening to music Enjoy listening to songs and music on HTC EVO V 4G 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. Go to the library. Switch between the player mode or the queue list. You can rearrange songs while in the queue list. Press and drag your finger across the progress bar to jump to any part of the song.
Photos, videos, and music You can also pause music playback right from the Notifications panel. Creating a playlist Personalize your music experience by creating music playlists. Make a playlist containing just your favorite songs or create one to match your mood for the day. You can make as many playlists as you like. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap 3. Tap > Music. > Playlists. . 4. Enter a playlist name. 5. To add songs, tap 6. Tap . to choose a category, and then browse for songs. 7.
Photos, videos, and music Managing playlists After creating a playlist, you can add more songs to it, rearrange their order, and more. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap 3. Press > Music. > Playlists, and then tap the playlist you want to edit. , and then tap Edit playlist. Add songs 1. Tap . 2. Tap to choose a category, and then browse for songs. 3. Select the check boxes of songs you want to add to the playlist and then tap Add.
Photos, videos, and music 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. and then tap Set as ringtone > Trim the to the part where you want the ringtone to begin For a more precise trimming, tap the left or right arrow buttons markers indicate where you are on the song. . Time 3. When you're done trimming, tap Set as. 4.
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 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. Adding more Google Accounts You can add more than one Google Account. However, you can only back up the phone settings of one Google Account you sign in to to Google servers.
Accounts and sync 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. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Account & sync. 2. Tap the account you want to sync. 3. Tap Sync now. Managing synced account settings 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Account & sync. 2.
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 V 4G 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 Me, and then choose whether to link your profile to an existing contact entry that already contains your personal information or edit your profile. If you've already logged in to your online accounts, tap your name or email address, and then tap Edit my contact card. 2. Enter or edit your name and contact details. 3. Tap (or the current picture) to change your picture.
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 V 4G 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.
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 V 4G 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 group. 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.
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 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. Choose what you want to attach to your tweet or status update. 7. Tap Post. Enjoying Facebook in Friend Stream Post your status updates, write messages on walls, or check in to a place. Posting a message on a friend's Facebook wall 1. In Friend Stream, tap 2. Tap > Facebook. > My wall. 3. Tap a friend from the list. 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 V 4G. 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 While viewing the inbox, tap the flag icon that appears beside an email message. You can also tap the flag icon while reading an email message. Setting your Out of the office status 1. Switch to your Exchange ActiveSync account. 2. Press , and then tap Out of the office. 3. Tap the box, and then select Out of the office. 4. Set the dates and times. 5. Enter the auto-reply message. 6. Tap Save. Sending a meeting request 1.
Email 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 V 4G 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. 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 V 4G, 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: Use wireless networks Uses Wi-Fi or your mobile data connection to find your approximate location. Use GPS satellites Finds your exact GPS location. This requires a clear view of the sky and more battery power.
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 switch to Compass mode.
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 4. Tap Get directions. The next screen displays the directions to your destination in a list. If the place you’ve set as your destination has several locations available, choose which one to go to. 5. Tap an item to view the directions on the map. 6. Tap the arrow buttons on the map to follow the directions. When you’re finished viewing or following the directions, press and then tap Clear Map to reset the map. Your destination is automatically saved in the Google Maps history.
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 V 4G. 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 3. Select a channel to subscribe to: § Tap a category such as Blogs or Entertainment to choose from popular news feeds. § Tap Search more (or Search > Search more) to search for a specific keyword or feed URL. 4. Tap Add. To unsubscribe from a channel, press , and then tap Unsubscribe. Choose the feeds you want to unsubscribe from, and then tap Delete. Adding a keyword Easily find stories that interest you by entering a search keyword. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2.
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 Sharing games and apps Having fun with a game or app that you found from Google Play? Share your favorite games and apps instantly with your circle of friends. For your friends to link to the app and download it from Google Play, they must be using an Android device. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Press . , and then tap Share. 3. Tap an app, and then choose how to share it.
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 Recording your voice Use Voice Recorder to quickly capture your thoughts and record your voice. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Voice Recorder. 2. Hold the microphone near your mouth. 3. Tap to start recording a voice clip. Voice Recorder can run in the background while you do other things on HTC EVO V 4G, except when you open other apps that also use audio functions. 4. Tap to stop recording. 5. Type a name for the voice clip and tap Save. To play back the voice clip, tap .
Productivity Creating a task list 1. In the Tasks app, press 2. Tap and then tap Lists. , and then choose an account for the list. 3. Enter a name for the list, and then tap OK. Managing task lists 1. In the Tasks app, press and then tap Lists. 2. From here, you can: Show or hide a list Tap All lists to show all the lists in all your accounts, or tap a specific account and then tap the list that you want to show. Rename a list 1.
Productivity Edit a task 1. Press and hold the task that you want to edit, and then tap Edit. 2. Edit the task details, and then tap Save. Delete a task Press and hold the task that you want to delete, and then tap Delete. Postpone a task Press and hold an overdue task, and then tap Postpone. When you postpone a task, its due date is automatically set to the day after its original due date. Move a task to another list 1. Press and hold the task that you want to move, and then tap Move to. 2.
HTC Sync HTC Sync About HTC Sync With HTC Sync, you can sync the following data between your computer and HTC EVO V 4G: § 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 You need to manually turn these types of data on or off to start or stop syncing them. Installing HTC Sync § HTC Sync requires USB 2.
HTC Sync Setting up HTC Sync to recognize HTC EVO V 4G 1. Connect HTC EVO V 4G to your computer using the USB cable that came in the box. 2. When HTC EVO V 4G prompts you to choose a type of USB connection, tap HTC Sync, and then tap Done. Wait for HTC Sync to recognize HTC EVO V 4G. 3. On the Device setup screen, enter a name for HTC EVO V 4G. 4. Click Save. To change the name of HTC EVO V 4G later, click Overview > Device setup.
HTC Sync Syncing photos and videos You can sync photos and videos in these formats: § Photos: *.bmp, *.gif, *.jpeg, *.jpg, *.png § Videos: *.3gp, *.3g2, *.mp4, *.wmv 1. On the Device panel, click Gallery, and then click On. 2. To automatically import your camera shots to your computer, select Copy device Camera Shots to PC. 3. Select Sync PC photos & videos from, and then click Add. 4. Choose a folder that contains your multimedia files, and then click OK.
HTC Sync Syncing your contacts Sync HTC EVO V 4G contacts with your Outlook (Outlook XP, Outlook 2003, Outlook 2007, or Outlook 2010), Outlook Express, or Windows Contacts. 1. On the Device panel, click People, and then click On. 2. Choose the application you want to sync your contacts with. 3. Click Option to choose an account folder to sync. 4. In cases when conflicting information is found on both HTC EVO V 4G and the computer, choose which information you want to keep. 5. Click Sync now.
HTC Sync Syncing documents and email attachments To sync email attachments stored on HTC EVO V 4G to your computer, you must set up an Exchange ActiveSync or POP3/IMAP email account from the Mail app on HTC EVO V 4G. 1. On the Device panel, click Documents, and then click On. 2. To sync email attachments that you've stored on HTC EVO V 4G, select Copy all download Mail documents to PC. 3. Select Sync PC documents from, and then click Add. 4.
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 3. Tap International keyboard. 4. Choose the languages you want. Available languages depend on the region where you purchased HTC EVO V 4G. Changing the keyboard language 1. While the onscreen keyboard is open, tap . 2. Choose the language you want to use for typing. If there are only two languages selected for use with the onscreen keyboard, tapping directly switches between the two languages.
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 V 4G 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.
Keyboard Adjusting input settings Open the Touch Input settings by doing one of the following: § From the Home screen, press > Touch Input. , and then tap Settings > Language & keyboard if you’re § On the onscreen keyboard, tap the language key (for example, tap currently using the English onscreen keyboard). Then on the International keyboard options menu, tap Settings. You must have more than two keyboard languages selected before you can access Touch Input settings using the language key.
Internet connections Internet connections Data connection When you turn on HTC EVO V 4G for the first time, it will be automatically set up to use the Virgin Mobile data network. Wi-Fi To use Wi-Fi, you need access to a wireless access point or “hotspot”. The availability and strength of a Wi-Fi signal varies depending on objects the Wi-Fi signal has to pass through (such as buildings or a wall between rooms). Turning Wi-Fi on and connecting to a wireless network 1.
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 V 4G 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.
Internet connections Setting up secure credential storage If your network administrator tells you to download and install security certificates, you must first set up secure credential storage on HTC EVO V 4G. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Security. 2. Tap Set password. 3. Enter a new password for the credential storage. 4. Scroll down and confirm the password, and then tap OK. 5. Select the Use secure credentials check box.
Internet connections Disconnecting from a VPN 1. Press and hold the title bar, and then slide down your finger to open the Notifications panel. 2. Tap the VPN connection to return to the VPN settings screen, and then tap the VPN connection to disconnect from it.
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 V 4G 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 V 4G 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 V 4G, 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 V 4G 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.
Settings Settings Turning Airplane mode on or off In many countries, you are required by law to turn off wireless devices while on board an aircraft. A way to turn off wireless functions quickly is to switch HTC EVO V 4G to Airplane mode. When you enable Airplane mode, all wireless radios on HTC EVO V 4G are turned off, including the call function, data services, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi.
Settings Recalibrating the G-sensor Recalibrate the screen if you feel that the screen orientation does not respond properly to the way you hold HTC EVO V 4G. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Display > G-Sensor calibration. 3. Place HTC EVO V 4G on a flat and level surface, and then tap Calibrate. 4. After the recalibration process, tap OK. Keeping the screen on while charging 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Develop option. 3.
Settings Lowering the ring volume automatically HTC EVO V 4G has a quiet ring feature that automatically lowers the ring volume when you move it. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Sound. 3. Select or clear the Quiet ring on pickup check box. Making HTC EVO V 4G ring louder in your pocket or bag To help avoid missing incoming calls when HTC EVO V 4G is in your pocket or bag, the pocket mode feature gradually increases the ring volume and vibrates when you receive a call.
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 Backing up settings to Google You can choose to automatically back up some settings such as Wi-Fi and bookmarks to Google servers using your Google Account so you can restore them when needed. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Privacy and select the Back up my settings check box. Accessibility settings Use these settings when you’ve downloaded and installed an accessibility tool, such as a screen reader that provides voice feedback.
Settings 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 V 4G. If this fails, you can unlock HTC EVO V 4G by entering your Google Account user name and password. 1. On the unlock screen, enter your lock pattern. 2. After the fifth attempt, when you’re asked to wait for 30 seconds, tap OK. 3. If the display goes off, press the Power button to turn the display back on, and then unlock the screen. 4.
Settings 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. Checking information about HTC EVO V 4G 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap About phone to enable error reporting, view network and hardware information, and more.
Update and reset Update and reset Updating the HTC EVO V 4G software HTC EVO V 4G 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 Restarting HTC EVO V 4G If HTC EVO V 4G is running slower than normal, an application is not performing properly, or HTC EVO V 4G becomes unresponsive, try restarting HTC EVO V 4G and see if that helps solve the problem. 1. If the display is off, press the Power button to turn it back on. 2. Unlock the display. 3. Press and hold the Power button, and then tap Restart. 4. When asked to confirm, tap Restart.
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Index Index A Airplane mode 138 Alarm 109 Android Market See Google Play Apps - deleting 107 - installing 107, 122 - sharing 113 Auto sync 80 B Back up contacts 83 Backup - messages 49 - settings 142 Battery - checking usage 140 - installing 12 - removing 12 Bluetooth - connecting a Bluetooth headset or car kit 133 - disconnecting or unpairing 134 - receiving Calendar event information (vCalendar) 136 - receiving Contact information (vCard) 136 - sending information 135 - sharing music 73 - turning o
Index F HTC Sync 118 HTC Watch 75 Facebook - checking in to a place 89 Facebook chat 90 Facebook for HTC Sense 88 Factory reset 146 Firmware See Software update Folder - grouping apps 33 - removing items 33 - renaming 33 FOTA See Software update Friend Stream 88 Keyboard - dictionary 126 - entering text 124 - entering text by speaking 127 - predictive text 125 G L Gallery - about 63 - editing photos 64 - sending photos and videos 66 - sharing photos and videos 67 - viewing photos 63 - watching v
Index Music - browsing the library 69 - listening 70 - playing music from Lock screen 70 - playlist 71 - setting a song as ringtone 72 - sharing music using Bluetooth 73 N News - reading stories 111 - subscribing to channels 110 Notifications - panel 21 O Online accounts - managing 80 - what can you sync with 79 Onscreen keyboard - settings 128 See also Keyboard P Pair a Bluetooth device 133 People - deleting contacts 85 - editing a contact 84 - groups 86 - merging contact information 83 Phone call
Index - lowering ring volume automatically 140 - Pocket mode 140 - sound set 35 - switching profiles 139 - switching to speakerphone 140 Speakerphone 41 Speed dial 38 Sync - HTC Sync 118 - online accounts 80 T Tasks - creating a list 116 - creating a task 116 - filtering tasks 115 - managing lists 116 - to do 116 Text message 44 U Upgrade See Software update V Videos - recording 59 - sharing 67 - trimming 65 - watching 64 Voice input 127 Voice Recorder 115 VPN - adding a connection 131 - connecting
