20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n nl y O Your HTC Wildfire S User guide
Contents Contents 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Getting started Inside the box 8 HTC Wildfire S 8 Back cover 10 SIM card 10 Storage card 13 Battery 13 Switching the power on or off 15 Entering your PIN 16 Finger gestures 16 Setting up HTC Wildfire S for the first time 17 Ways of getting contacts into HTC Wildfire S 17 Home screen 18 Basics Adjusting the volume Sleep mode Status and notifications Notifications panel 19 20 21 24 Connecting HTC Wildfire S to a comput
Contents Calling a phone number in an email 40 Making an emergency call 40 Receiving calls 41 What can I do during a call? 42 Setting up a conference call 44 Internet calls 44 45 Using Home dialing 46 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Using Call history Call services 47 Turning Airplane mode on or off 48 Messages Opening Messages 49 Sending a text message (SMS) 49 Sending a multimedia message (MMS) 50 Resuming a draft message 52 Viewing and replying to a message 52 Vi
Contents Search and Web browser Searching HTC Wildfire S and the web 84 Using the web browser 85 Downloading from the Web 88 88 Setting browser options 90 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Viewing bookmarks and previously visited pages Camera Camera basics 91 Taking a photo 92 Recording video 93 Adding effects 94 After capturing 94 Changing camera settings 94 Photos, videos, and music Gallery Music 96 103 Accounts and sync About online accounts 108 Synchronizing with a
Contents Installing HTC Sync that came with the storage card 139 Setting up HTC Sync to recognize your phone 139 Getting to know the workspace 140 Setting up synchronization 140 Synchronizing your phone 144 Installing an app from your computer to your phone 144 145 Synchronizing another phone with your computer 145 Downloading the latest HTC Sync upgrade 146 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Downloading maps or purchasing services 160 Changing display settings 171 Changing sou
Contents Update and reset Phone software updates 177 Resetting HTC Wildfire S 178 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Trademarks and copyrights nl y Index O 177 Restarting HTC Wildfire S
Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide In this user guide, we use the following symbols to indicate useful and important information: 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n This is a note. A note often gives additional information, such as what happens when you choose to do or not to do a certain action. A note also provides information that may only be applicable to some situations. This is a tip.
Getting started Getting started 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Inside the box You will find the following inside the box: § HTC Wildfire S § Battery (preinstalled) § microSD™ card (preinstalled) § USB cable § 3 .5mm stereo headset § Power adapter § Quick start guide § Safety and regulatory guide § Call center card (hotline card) § Warranty card HTC Wildfire S Front panel O nl y 1. Notification LED 2. Proximity sensor 3. Earpiece 4. Touch screen 5. Home 6. Menu 7. Back 8.
Getting started Left panel 1. VOLUME UP 2. VOLUME DOWN 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 3. USB connector Back panel 1. LED flash 2. 5 megapixel camera 3. Speaker 4. Microphone O nl y 5. Lanyard hole Top panel 1. 3.5mm headset jack 2.
Getting started Back cover Removing the back cover Remove the back cover to access the battery compartment, SIM card slot, and storage card slot. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 1. Turn off HTC Wildfire S and hold it securely with the front facing down. 2. With your finger, pry open the back cover from the small opening near the POWER button. Replacing the back cover 1.
Getting started 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 3. Slide the SIM card holder in the direction of “OPEN” (etched on the SIM card holder), and then flip it open. O nl y 4. Insert the SIM card with its gold contacts facing down and its cut-off corner facing out the SIM card slot.
Getting started 5. Slide the SIM card completely into the slot. Make sure the SIM card goes through the 2 “guides” on the SIM card slot. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 6. Close the SIM card holder and then slide it in the opposite direction of “OPEN” to lock it. Removing the SIM card Make sure to switch off HTC Wildfire S before removing your SIM card. 1. Take the back cover off. 2. Remove the battery. 3.
Getting started Storage card Inserting the storage card 1. Take the back cover off. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 2. Insert the microSD card into the storage card slot with its gold contacts facing down and push it until it clicks into place. Removing the storage card If HTC Wildfire S is on you must first "unmount" the storage card before removing it to prevent corrupting or damaging the files in the storage card. 1. Take the bottom cover off. nl y 2.
Getting started Removing the battery thin film Before using HTC Wildfire S for the first time, you need to remove the thin film wrapped around the battery. 1. Take the bottom cover off. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 2. Open the battery compartment door. 3. Pull up on the thin film to remove it. Removing the battery Right after you take HTC Wildfire S out from the box for the first time, don’t forget to remove the thin film wrapped around the battery that’s inside HTC Wildfire S. 1.
Getting started Charging the battery The battery is partially charged when shipped. Before you turn on and start using HTC Wildfire S, it is recommended that you charge the battery. Some batteries perform best after several full charge/discharge cycles. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n § The battery is already installed in HTC Wildfire S 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.
Getting started 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. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 3. When the Power options menu appears, tap Power off. Entering your PIN Most SIM cards come with a PIN (personal identification number) set by your mobile operator. If you’re asked for a PIN, enter it and then tap OK.
Getting started Setting up HTC Wildfire S for the first time 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n When you switch on HTC Wildfire S 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 Wildfire S through Bluetooth as well.
Getting started Home screen 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Your Home screen is where you make HTC Wildfire S your own. It comes with a weather clock widget that shows the time and weather in your current location. You can also add your favorite applications, shortcuts, folders and widgets so they’re always just a tap away. To find out how, see Personalizing on page 29.
Basics Basics 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Adjusting the volume Adjusting the ringer volume changes the volume level of the HTC Wildfire S ringtone, while adjusting the media volume changes the volume level of sound notifications and music or video playback. Adjusting the ringer volume § Press the VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN button to adjust the ringer volume to your desired level. The Ringer volume window appears on the screen to display the volume levels.
Basics Sleep mode Sleep mode saves battery power by putting HTC Wildfire S into a low power state while the display is off. It also stops accidental button presses when HTC Wildfire S is in your bag. You’ll still receive messages and calls though. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Switching to Sleep mode Briefly press the POWER button to turn off the display and switch HTC Wildfire S to Sleep mode. HTC Wildfire S also automatically goes into Sleep mode when it’s idle for a while.
Basics Status and notifications Status icons O nl y 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Here’s what each icon means: Signal strength Battery is full GPRS connected Battery is charging GPRS in use Battery is low (20% remaining) EDGE connected Battery is very low (10% remaining) EDGE in use Silent mode 3G connected Vibrate mode 3G in use Microphone is mute HSDPA connected Speakerphone is on HSDPA in use Wired microphone headset connected Roaming Wired headset connected No sign
Basics Data synchronizing GPS is on Network sharing is on Alarm is set 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Notification icons Notification icons on the status bar make it easy for you to keep on top of your messages, calendar events, and alarms.
Basics Song is playing Downloaded Android Market app installed successfully FM Radio app in use Update available for an app downloaded from Android Market Voice recording is on Storage card is safe to remove or storage card is being prepared Compass needs orientation No storage card installed More (not displayed) notifications Storage card is low on free space 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 23 Notification LED The notification LED shows a: § Solid green light when HTC Wildfire S is c
Basics Notifications panel When you get a new notification, you can open the Notifications panel to see the message, reminder or event notification. 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. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n To open the Notifications panel, press and hold the status bar, then slide your finger downward.
Basics Using Quick Settings The Quick Settings tab lets you easily turn on Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and more, and also provides a quick shortcut to all HTC Wildfire S settings. 1. Press and hold the status bar, then slide your finger downward to open the Notifications panel. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 2. Tap the Quick Settings tab. 3. Tap the check box next to an item to turn it off or on.
Basics USB tethering When you do not have an Internet connection on your computer, you can select this mode to share your HTC Wildfire S mobile data connection with your computer. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Internet If you don’t have a data plan for HTC Wildfire S or you don’t have pass-through access to a Wi-Fi network, you can select this mode to share your computer’s Internet connection with HTC Wildfire S.
Basics Selecting text 1. Press and hold on a word. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 2. Drag the start and end markers to highlight the surrounding text you want to select. To select text in a link, press and hold the link, and then tap Copy link URL. Copying and pasting text 1. After you have selected the text you want to copy, tap Copy. The selected text is then copied to the clipboard. 2.
Basics Google Translate Translate the text to another language. Google Dictionary 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Look up the selected text in the dictionary. Pasting text in a new message or social network status update 1. After you have selected the text you want to share, tap . O nl y 2. Choose whether to paste the selected text in a new text, multimedia, or email message or in your status update on a social network such as Twitter.
Personalizing Personalizing 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Making HTC Wildfire S truly yours Make HTC Wildfire S 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. Tap the Personalize button right on the Home screen to get started. Personalizing HTC Wildfire S with scenes HTC Wildfire S becomes multiple phones in one when you use scenes.
Personalizing Renaming a scene 1. From the Home screen, tap > Scene. 2. Slide your finger on the screen from right to left to select the scene you want to rename. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 3. Press and hold a scene thumbnail, then tap Rename. 4. Enter a new scene name, then tap Done. Deleting scenes 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Press > Scene. , and then tap Delete. 3.
Personalizing Applying a new skin Personalize beyond the Home screen by applying a new skin. Skins are set to give a different look and feel to most onscreen buttons, application screens, option menus, and other items. > Skin. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Slide your finger on the screen from right to left to select the skin you want. 3. Tap Apply. To download more skins, tap > Skin > Get more.
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 the Home screen. HTC Wildfire S vibrates and you’ll see a colored box around the widget. Don’t lift your finger just yet. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 2. Drag the widget to the Edit button (if it’s enabled). The relevant screen where you can change some settings for this widget then opens. 3.
Personalizing Adding folders on your Home screen Use folders to group related apps and other shortcuts to keep your Home screen tidy and organized. You can also add information folders that show up-to-date information such as Bluetooth received files, your Facebook phonebook, and more. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Creating a new folder and adding items to it 1. Go to a part of the Home screen where there’s space to add a new folder. 2. Tap > Folder. 3. Tap New Folder. 4.
Personalizing Removing a widget or icon 1. Press and hold the widget or icon you want to remove. HTC Wildfire S vibrates and you'll see a colored box around the widget or icon. Don’t lift your finger just yet. 2. Drag the widget or icon to the Remove button. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 3. When the widget or icon also turns red, lift your finger. Rearranging the Home screen Reorder your Home screen panels in any way that fits how you use them.
Personalizing Using sound sets 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Sound sets are different collections of ringtone, notification, and alarm sounds you can use to personalize the way HTC Wildfire S alerts you. Using sound sets, you can instantly change from subtle ringtone and notification sounds while you’re in the office into something fun when you’re out with friends. Choosing a preset sound set 1. From the Home screen, tap > Sound set. 2. On the Sound sets screen, tap a sound set name. 3.
Personalizing Changing your ringtones and alarms Change your ringtones, notification sounds, and alarms to suit your mood or lifestyle. Your changes are saved in the sound set that is currently loaded, overwriting its settings. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Changing the ringtone 1. From the Home screen, tap > Ringtone. 2. Scroll through the available ringtones and tap the ringtone you want to use. The ringtone briefly plays when selected. 3.
Personalizing Rearranging or hiding application tabs You can rearrange the tabs at the bottom of some apps to prioritize the types of information you frequently use or remove the tabs you don’t really need. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 1. Open an app that has the usual tabs at the bottom of its screen (for example, the library screen in Music). 2. Press and hold a tab. When the screen changes and shows you an empty area, lift your finger. 3.
Phone calls Phone calls 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Different ways of making calls Besides making calls from the phone dialer screen on HTC Wildfire S, you can tap a number in a text message or email to call, or press a single number on the phone dialer to quickly call a contact. Most SIM cards come with a PIN (personal identification number) set by your mobile operator. If you’re asked for a PIN, enter it and then tap OK. If you enter the wrong PIN three times, your SIM card is blocked.
Phone calls What is Smart dial? The phone dialer’s Smart dial feature makes it quick and easy for you to place a call. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Simply enter the phone number or first few letters of the person’s name you want to call. Smart dial automatically searches and filters your contacts list (stored on your phone, SIM card, and online accounts such as Google Account and Exchange ActiveSync) and the phone numbers from the call history.
Phone calls Calling a phone number in an email Want to call a number that's in an email? No problem. Numbers of at least 5 digits along with any of the following are recognized as phone numbers: 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n § Numbers starting with a plus sign (+). For example, +1-987-654-32 1 or +198765432 1. § Numbers starting with an area or country code enclosed in a parenthesis. For example, (02)98765432 1 or (02)987-654-32 1. § Numbers separated by dashes.
Phone calls Receiving calls When you receive a phone call from a contact, the Incoming call screen appears. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n You can use the polite ringer and pocket mode features for receiving calls. To find out how, see Changing sound settings on page 173. Answering a call To answer a call: § Tap Answer. § If the display is off when you get a call, the Lock screen appears. Drag the bar that shows the caller name or number downward.
Phone calls 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. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n § Place the phone face down on a level surface. If the phone is already facing down, the phone will still ring when there are subsequent incoming calls.
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. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 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. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Make sure your SIM card is enabled with conference calling service. Contact your mobile operator for details. 1. Make a call to the first conference call participant. 2.
Phone calls Making an Internet call Make an Internet call to either your contact's Internet calling account or phone number. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Internet calls to phone numbers may incur additional fees or may not be supported by your mobile operator. 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 See Different ways of making calls on page 38.
Phone calls Adding a new phone number to your contacts from Call History 1. On the Call History screen, press and hold the phone number that you want to save, and then tap Save to People. 2. Choose whether to create a new contact or save the number to an existing contact on your phone. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 3. Do any of the following: § When creating a new contact, enter the contact name, contact type, and other information in the blank contact record that appears.
Phone calls Turning off Home dialing If you prefer to manually enter complete phone numbers to call while roaming, you can turn off Home dialing. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Call. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 2. Select the Home country check box. Call services HTC Wildfire S can directly link to the mobile phone network, and enable you to access and change the settings of various phone services.
Phone calls Add, modify, or remove Internet calling accounts. You can also choose whether to receive incoming Internet calls. Use Internet calling Select whether to use Internet calling for all calls you make or for Internet address calls only, or to be asked which you prefer for each call you make. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Accounts Turning Airplane mode on or off In many countries, you are required by law to turn off the phone while on board an aircraft.
Messages Messages 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Opening Messages Keep in touch with important people in your life. Use the Messages app to compose and send text (SMS) and multimedia messages (MMS). From the Home screen, tap > Messages. The All messages screen opens, where all your sent and received messages are neatly grouped into conversations, by contact name or phone number. § Scroll up or down the list of conversations by swiping your finger on the screen.
Messages 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 4. Tap the box that says Add text, and then enter your message. § There is a limit on the number of characters for a single text message (displayed above the Send button). If you exceed the limit, your text message will be delivered as one but will be billed as more than one message.
Messages 6. Tap and then choose the type of attachment. Select Camera to take a photo and attach it, or Gallery to attach a photo from your storage card. Video Select Camcorder to capture a video and attach it, or Videos to attach a video from your storage card. Audio Select Voice Recorder to make a voice recording and attach it, or Music & sounds to attach a music file or voice recording from your storage card.
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. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 3. Tap Send. Viewing and replying to a message Depending on your notification settings, the phone plays a ringtone, 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. 1.
Messages Replying to another phone number of the contact 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n When a contact has multiple phone numbers stored on your phone, you’ll see the particular phone number used within the message. There’s also a bold letter before the phone number to indicate the number type (for example, M stands for Mobile). Keep in mind that your response will be sent to the phone number of the latest message you’ve received from this contact. 1.
Messages Push messages Push messages contain a web link. Often, the link will be to download a file that you have requested, for example a ringtone. is displayed in the status 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n When you receive a push message, a notification icon bar. Opening and reading a new push message 1. Press and hold the status bar, and then slide the status bar down to open the Notifications panel. 2. Tap the new message. 3. Tap Visit website. Viewing all your push messages 1.
Messages Deleting a single 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 message that you want to delete. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 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 on the options menu. 5. When prompted to confirm, tap OK. Deleting several messages within a conversation 1.
Messages Setting message options On the All messages screen, press § Receive a notification in the status bar and set your phone to vibrate or play a sound when a message arrives or when a message is not sent successfully, and choose a notification sound. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Notifications and then tap Settings. § Allow your phone to show pop-up notifications on the screen when messages are sent successfully or not, or disable this option.
People People 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Transferring contacts from your old phone Easily transfer contacts from your old phone to your new HTC phone 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 your new phone. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Transfer Data. 2. Tap Next to begin. 3. Choose your old phone's name and model. 4.
People About the People app With the People app, easily manage your communications with your contacts via phone, messaging, and email. You can also link your contacts to their social network accounts like Facebook and Twitter to see their updates and events from these accounts all in one place. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n And that's not all.
People Setting up your profile Store your personal contact information in My profile to easily send it to other people. 1. From the Home screen, tap > People. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 2. On the All tab, tap Me. If you're logged in to your Facebook account through Facebook for HTC Sense, instead of Me, you'll see your Facebook name. Tap your name, press , then tap Edit. 3. Enter your name and contact details. 4. Tap Save.
People Importing a contact from an Exchange ActiveSync account You can search for a work contact from your Exchange ActiveSync account, and then copy it on HTC Wildfire S. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n You need to have your Exchange ActiveSync account set up on HTC Wildfire S first. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Press 3. Tap > People. , and then enter the name. . Under Company contacts, matching names are listed. 4.
People If you don’t want to merge any of your contacts, tap Dismiss all. Viewing a list of all your linked contacts 1. From the Home screen, tap > People. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 2. On the All tab, press , and then tap More > Linked contacts. The All linked contacts screen then opens where you can see the account types and information merged. 3. You can choose to break the link of an account type or relink. 4. When you're done, tap OK. Manually merging contact information 1.
People 3. Select the types of contacts you want to show in your contacts list. You can also choose how you want to display and sort your contacts. 4. Tap Done. Searching for a contact > People. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Press , then enter the first few letters of a contact’s name. Matching contacts are displayed. 3. Tap the contact to open his or her contact details screen. Backing up your contacts to the storage card 1. From the Home screen, tap 2.
People Mail Shows all the email you have received from the contact. Tap an email to view it. Updates and events 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Shows the contact’s updates and events from social network accounts you've linked like Facebook, Twitter, and Flickr. Gallery Shows the linked contact’s Facebook and Flickr albums and photos. Call History Lists all your incoming, outgoing, and missed calls to and from the contact. Editing a contact’s information 1.
People To send Do this Your contact information 1. Tap [Your name] My profile. 2. Press , and then tap Send my profile. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 3. Choose how you want to send it. 4. Select the type of information you want to send, and then tap Send. 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 Wildfire S with the groups in your Google account, accessible via your computer’s web browser.
People 3. You can: § Tap the group name to change the name. You can only change the name for groups that you have created. § Tap the icon to the left of the group name to change or remove the group photo. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n § To add contacts to the group, tap Add contact to group, select the contacts you want to add, and then tap Save. § To remove a contact from the group, tap name. at the right side of the contact 4. Tap Save.
People Rearranging the members of a contact group 1. From the Home screen, tap > People. 2. On the Groups tab, tap the group to see its members. 3. Press , and then tap Rearrange. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 4. Press and hold at the end of the contact’s name you want to move. When the row is highlighted, drag it to its new position. 5. Tap Save. Deleting a group You can only delete groups that you have created. 1. From the Home screen, tap > People. 2.
People 4. Drag the widget to a blank space on a Home screen. When the widget is where you want it, lift your finger. 5. Repeat the above steps to add another People widget. Setting the default communication method 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 1. On the Home screen, go to the People widget. 2. Tap a contact on the widget. 3. On the Select default action screen, tap the communication method you want for the contact. Changing the default communication method 1.
Email Email 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Gmail Using Gmail When you first set up HTC Wildfire S, make sure you sign into your Google Account to use Gmail. If you didn’t do so, go to the Accounts & sync setting to sign in. You can also set up more than one Google Account on HTC Wildfire S, and then switch between accounts in Gmail. Viewing your Gmail Inbox All your received emails are delivered to your Inbox. From the Home screen, tap > Gmail. Your Gmail inbox then opens.
Email 3. Enter the message recipient’s email address in the To field. If you are sending the email to several recipients, separate the email addresses with a comma. If you want to send a carbon copy (Cc) or a blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the email to other recipients, press and then tap Add Cc/Bcc. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 4. Enter the email subject, and then compose your email. 5. If you want to attach a picture, press and then tap Attach. 6.
Email Adding a POP3/IMAP email account 1. From the Home screen, tap > Mail. 2. Do one of the following: 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n § If this is your first time to add an email account in Mail, tap Other (POP3/ IMAP) on the Choose a mail provider screen. § If you’ve already added an email account in Mail, press , and then tap More > New account. If the Choose a mail provider screen is displayed, tap Other (POP3/IMAP). 3.
Email Checking your Mail inbox When you open the Mail app, it displays the inbox of one of your email accounts that you’ve set up on your phone. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n To switch between email accounts, tap the bar that shows the current email account, and then tap another account. 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.
Email Group Displays all email messages from a contact group. To choose which contact group to display, press , tap View, and then select a group. Unread 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Displays unread messages. Marked (Exchange ActiveSync only) Displays all flagged messages. Invites (Exchange ActiveSync only) Displays meeting invitations which you have not yet accepted or declined. Attachments Displays all messages that have attachments.
Email Selecting several email messages 1. Tap the check boxes of email messages to select them. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 2. Choose what you want to do with the selected messages: Mark read (or mark Mark unread), Delete, or Move to another folder. You cannot move email messages when you’re in the unified (All accounts) inbox. Moving several email messages to another folder 1. Switch to the email account you want to use. 2. Tap the check boxes of email messages you want to move. 3.
Email 4. Fill in one or more recipients. You can: § Enter email addresses directly in the To field, separating them with a comma. As you enter email addresses, any matching addresses from your contacts list are displayed. Tap a match to enter that address directly. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n § Tap the icon, and then choose the contacts to whom you want to send the message.
Email Resuming a draft email message 1. In the email account inbox, press , and then tap Folders > Drafts. 2. Tap the message. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 3. When you finish editing the message, tap Send. Reading and replying to an email message 1. From the Home screen, tap > Mail. 2. Switch to the email account you want to use. 3. On the email account inbox, tap the email you want to read. 4. Do any of the following: Reply to the message Tap Reply or Reply all.
Email Setting your Out of the office status You can set your Out of office status and auto-reply message right from HTC Wildfire S. 1. Switch to your Exchange ActiveSync account. and then tap More > Out of the office. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 2. Press 3. Tap the box, and then select Out of the office. 4. Set the dates and times for the period when you will be out of the office. 5. Enter the auto-reply message. 6. Tap Save. Sending a meeting request 1.
Calendar Calendar 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n About Calendar Never miss an important date again. Use the Calendar app to schedule your events, meetings, and appointments. You can set up HTC Wildfire S to stay in sync with the following types of calendars: § On HTC Wildfire S, sign in to your Google Account so you’ll be able to sync the Calendar app with your Google Calendar online. You can add multiple Google Accounts.
Calendar 5. To specify the date and time of the event, do one of the following: § If there is a time frame for the event, tap the From and To date and time to set them. § If it is a whole-day event, such as a birthday, set the From and To date, then select the All day check box. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 6. Enter the event location and description. 7. Set the reminder time. You can add another reminder time in a Google Calendar event. Press tap Add reminder. and then 8.
Calendar Changing Calendar views When you open Calendar, it displays the month view by default. You can also use agenda, day, or week view. To change between views, press , and then choose the type of view that you want. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Using month view In month view, you will see markers on days that have events. Do any of the following in month view: § Tap a day to view the events for that day.
Calendar Managing Calendar events Viewing an event You can view your own events as well as events that other people have shared with you. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 1. In day view or agenda view, tap an event. The Event details screen then opens and shows the summary of the event. 2. Depending on the event information, do any of the following: § Find the event’s location in Maps. § Call any phone number included in the event location or description.
Calendar Sharing an event (vCalendar) 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. While viewing an event, press , and then tap Share vCalendar. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 2. Do one of the following: § Tap Bluetooth. You’ll be asked to turn on Bluetooth on HTC Wildfire S and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device. § Tap Mail.
Calendar Showing or hiding calendars In any Calendar view, press calendar to show or hide it. , tap More > Calendars, and then select or clear a § Calendars are kept synchronized on your phone, whether or not you hide them. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n § Tap All calendars to display all calendars. Adding a Google calendar to sync with You can choose which Google calendars to keep synchronized on HTC Wildfire S. You can't create a new Google calendar on HTC Wildfire S.
Calendar Choose how soon before an event you want to be notified. Select ringtone Choose a ringtone to sound when you receive an event reminder. Vibrate Choose whether you want HTC Wildfire S to vibrate when you receive an event notification. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Default reminder time Hide declined events Choose whether to show or hide events for which you've declined invitations. Calendar view settings Start in Choose the default view to display when you open Calendar.
Search and Web browser Search and Web browser 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Searching HTC Wildfire S and the web You can search for information on HTC Wildfire S and on the web by using Google Search. Some applications, such as People or Mail, have their own search box, which you can use to search within those applications (the application’s icon is at the left of the search box.) Setting search options 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2.
Search and Web browser Quickly looking up information on the Web Quick Lookup helps you learn about something right on the spot. When you enter a new word or phrase, you can easily look it up in popular websites or search services such as Google Search, Wikipedia, YouTube, Google Translate, and Google Dictionary. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Quick Lookup. to close it first so you’ll see the 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 2. If the onscreen keyboard is open, press bottom tabs. 3.
Search and Web browser Going to a webpage 1. From the browser screen, press screen. and then tap the URL field on top of the 2. Enter the webpage address using the keyboard. As you enter the address, matching webpage addresses will appear on the screen. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 3. Do one of the following: § Tap an address to go directly to that webpage. § Continue typing in the webpage address, then tap .
Search and Web browser Selecting an address or phone number on a webpage You can map an address or call a phone number on a webpage. Link What to do Location address Tap the address to copy it or map it using Google Maps. Tap the phone number to copy, call, send a text message to that number, or save the number to a contact in People.
Search and Web browser Downloading from the Web Do more than just browsing the Web. You can download web files such as photos and apps then save them on your storage card. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Downloading apps from the Web You can download apps directly from your favorite websites. Apps downloaded from the Web can be from unknown sources. To protect your phone and personal data, we strongly recommend that you download and install only apps you trust.
Search and Web browser Editing a bookmark 1. While viewing a webpage, press 2. On the Bookmarks tab , and then tap Bookmarks. , press and then tap Edit. 3. Tap the bookmark you want to edit. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 4. Enter your changes, and then tap Edit. Viewing a previously visited page 1. While viewing a webpage, press 2. On the History tab page. , and then tap Bookmarks.
Search and Web browser Setting browser options Customize the web browser to suit your browsing lifestyle. Set display, privacy, and security options when using the web browser. From the browser screen, press , and then tap More > Settings. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Setting your home page 1. From the browser screen, press page. , and then tap More > Settings > Set home 2. Select the home page you want to use.
Camera Camera 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Camera basics Whether traveling for business or fun, enjoy taking photos and videos of your trip and encounters with HTC Wildfire S. Be sure to plug in your storage card before you start. Photos and videos captured with the camera will be stored onto your storage card. § To open the camera in photo mode and take photos, tap screen, and then tap Camera.
Camera Zooming Before taking a photo or video, you can first use the onscreen zoom bar to zoom in or out of your subject. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Simply slide your finger up or down the zoom bar to zoom in or out. When you're recording video, the zoom bar is always shown onscreen. You can freely zoom in or out while recording. Auto focusing Whenever you point the camera at a different subject or location, it shows the auto focus indicator at the center of the Viewfinder screen.
Camera 3. Tap the flash button repeatedly to choose a flash mode depending on your lighting conditions. Auto flash 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Flash on Flash off 4. Choose the resolution and other camera settings you want to use. 5. Choose an effect to apply to your photo. 6. Point the camera and focus on your subject. If you're taking people's photo, the camera will automatically recognize faces and adjust the focus. You'll see boxes on people's faces.
Camera Adding effects Want to make your photos look more interesting? Easy. Use the available camera effects to make your photos look like they’ve been taken through special lenses and filters. You can also add certain effects to videos. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Choose an effect first before you start taking a photo or video. 1. Tap . 2. Scroll through the available effects and tap one that you like.
Camera Choose an ISO level or set it back to Auto. Higher ISO numbers are better for taking pictures in low light conditions. Review duration Set the time for a captured photo or video to be displayed on the Review screen before the camera changes back to the Viewfinder screen.
Photos, videos, and music Photos, videos, and music 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Gallery About the Gallery app Relive the fun while viewing photos and videos of your latest travels or your pet’s newest tricks. Get an audience by tagging your Facebook and Flickr friends. To start using Gallery, check first if you have photos or videos copied on your storage card. What’s more, you can edit and add effects to your photos.
Photos, videos, and music Viewing photos After you’ve selected an album, you can browse through your photos and videos. Depending on how you hold your phone, the screen automatically switches to either grid view or filmstrip view: 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n § While in grid view, slide your finger up or down to scroll through the thumbnails. Tap a photo or video to view it in full screen.
Photos, videos, and music Zooming in or out on a photo There are two ways you can zoom in or out of a photo. § Tap the screen twice quickly to zoom in, then tap the screen twice quickly again to zoom out. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n § Press your thumb and index finger on the screen and then spread your fingers apart to zoom in; pinch your fingers together to zoom out. Watching videos While browsing an album, tap a video to play it.
Photos, videos, and music Cropping a photo 1. On the Gallery app’s Albums screen, tap an album. 2. Press and hold on the photo that you want to crop. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 3. In the menu that opens, tap Edit, and then tap Crop. You’ll see a crop box around the photo. 4. To adjust the crop box size, press and hold the edge of the box. 5. When directional arrows appear, drag your finger inward or outward to resize the crop box. 6.
Photos, videos, and music 3. Tap and then tap Gmail or Mail. 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). 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 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 and then tap Messages.
Photos, videos, and music 4. Select the photos or videos you want to share and then tap Next. 5. Enter a different caption on each photo or video. You can also tag friends on your photos. Tap Tag this photo, and then tap the part where your friend is. From the list that shows, select who you want to tag. 6. Slide to the left to go to the next photo or video. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 7. Tap Upload. 8.
Photos, videos, and music Sharing videos on YouTube You can share your videos by uploading them to YouTube. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Gallery. 2. Tap the album that has the videos you want to share. and then tap YouTube. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 3. Tap 4. Select the videos you want to share and then tap Next. Sign in to your YouTube or Google Account, if you’re asked to do so. 5. Enter a title for the videos you're uploading. 6.
Photos, videos, and music Commenting on photos in your social networks Add comments to your uploaded photos as well as your friends’ photos. 1. Do one of the following: 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n § While browsing online albums, press and hold a photo and then tap Add comment. § While viewing a photo in full screen, tap anywhere on the screen, and then tap . 2. Tap the box that says “Write a comment.” 3. Enter your text, and then tap Comment.
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. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n If you don’t see the playback controls on the Lock screen, tap anywhere on the screen to display them. You can also pause music playback right from the Notifications panel.
Photos, videos, and music About the Music widget You can use the Music widget to play music right from your Home screen. Browsing music in the library 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 1. Tap on the Music app’s Now playing screen or Now playing list to go to the library. In the library, your music is organized by categories such as Artists and Albums. Choose a category by tapping one of the tabs at the bottom of the screen. 2. Tap a song in a category to play it.
Photos, videos, and music Managing playlists After creating a playlist, you can add more songs to it, rearrange their order, and more. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 1. In the library, tap or slide your finger on the bottom row to go to the Playlists category. 2. Tap a playlist to open it. 3. Press , and then choose what you want to do: Add more songs to 1. Tap Add songs. a playlist 2. Go to the Songs category or any other category. 3.
Photos, videos, and music 4. On the Now playing screen, press and then tap Set as ringtone . 5. In the Set as ringtone options menu, tap Phone ringtone or Contact ringtone. If you select Contact ringtone, you need to choose the contacts you want to associate the song with in the next screen. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Checking if the song was added as a ringtone 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. On the Settings screen, tap Sound > Phone ringtone.
Accounts and sync Accounts and sync 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n About online accounts HTC Wildfire S can sync with popular online social networking and email accounts. Among the information you can get include: § Gmail, Exchange ActiveSync, and other POP3/IMAP email. § Google and Exchange ActiveSync contacts, as well as your friends’ contact information in Facebook and their Twitter profiles.
Accounts and sync Forgot your Google Account password? If you have forgotten your Google Account password, you can try to recover it by going to the Google website. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 1. On HTC Wildfire S or on your computer, open your web browser and go to https://www.google.com/accounts/ForgotPasswd. 2. Enter the email address or username that you use to sign in to your Google Account and click Submit. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to reset your password.
Accounts and sync Synchronizing an account manually 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Accounts & sync. 2. Tap the account that you want to sync. 3. Tap Sync now. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Changing account settings You can change settings such as the sync frequency and the types of information synchronized, the kinds of notification you receive, and the way that account information is displayed. 1.
Social Social 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Facebook for HTC Sense If you signed in to your Facebook account when you turned on and set up HTC Wildfire S for the first time, that means your Facebook account is linked to Facebook for HTC Sense on HTC Wildfire S. With Facebook for HTC Sense, you can: § See all your Facebook contacts and their instant status updates in People.
Social What’s the difference between Facebook app and Facebook for HTC Sense? 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n § Facebook for HTC Sense is not a standalone app. It is integrated in People, Friend Stream, Gallery, and Calendar to give you up-to-date information about your Facebook contacts (their status updates, shared links, and photos) in these apps. § The Facebook app is a standalone app.
Social § While on the Facebook home screen, press and notification options. , and then tap Settings to set refresh § On some Facebook screens, you can press and hold an item to open an options menu. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Adding the Facebook widget Add the Facebook widget to the Home screen so you can easily post updates and check status updates of your friends. The widget will only link to the Facebook account that you logged into on the Facebook app.
Social Tap to compose and send a tweet. Tap a person’s name to check profile details and all of his or her tweets. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n If you have linked the contact in People, tap the photo or icon to open a menu where you can quickly choose how to communicate with the contact. Press and hold a tweet to open an options menu to reply, send a direct message, retweet, and more. View all the tweets from people you follow and tweets that you have posted.
Social 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. Setting Peep options , and then tap More > Settings. You can set these 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n In any of the tabs in Peep, press options: Account settings Sign out of your Twitter account. General settings Choose whether to show the screen name or the real name of the people you follow.
Social When you tap someone’s status update, you can: § View all tweets. § Write a comment. Like or unlike someone’s Facebook posts. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n § Look at someone’s album photos. When you tap someone’s photo or name, you can: § Check the person’s profile details. § Look at the person’s Facebook wall. § Check the person’s posted tweets.
Social Commenting on and liking Facebook posts Tap someone’s status update on the All updates tab, and do any of the following: § Tap a photo or the album name shown in the status update to view and comment on the album photos using the Gallery app. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n § Tap Like or Unlike to like or unlike the person’s status update. § Tap the text box that says Write a comment, and then enter what you think about the person’s status update.
Social About the Friend Stream widget 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Use the Friend Stream widget so you can easily update your status and view other people’s status updates right on the Home screen. If you want to keep up with just one person's Facebook updates, you can add the Friend Channel widget. You can find it in the Friend Stream widget layout options. Chatting in Google Talk Google Talk is Google’s instant messaging program.
Social Changing your online status and picture 1. In Google Talk's Friends list, tap your name to open the Set Status screen. 2. Enter your new status message. Or press the list. to choose a custom status from 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 3. Tap the online status beside your picture, and then select the status you want on the menu. 4. Tap your picture, and then do one of the following: § Tap Remove to remove your photo. § Tap Change to select another picture on the storage card. 5.
Social Changing settings or signing out In Google Talk's Friends list, press and then tap: § Settings to change the app and notification settings. O nl y 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n § Sign out to sign out.
Maps and location Maps and location 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Location settings Turning on location services In order to find your location on HTC Wildfire S, you need to enable location sources. 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap Settings > Location. O nl y 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.
Maps and location Google Maps About Google Maps 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Google Maps lets you track your current location, view real-time traffic situations, and receive detailed directions to your destination. It also provides a search tool where you can locate places of interest or an address on a map, or view locations at street level. § You need an active mobile data or Wi-Fi connection to use Google Maps.
Maps and location Zoom out § Pinch your thumb and index finger on the map to zoom out. § Tap 1. Press and hold a location on the map. A balloon opens over the location, with the address and a thumbnail from street view (if available). 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n View information for a random location . 2. Tap the balloon to see more information. You can get directions to the location, check for nearby places of interest, and more.
Maps and location Clearing the map After searching on a map, you can clear away the various markers drawn on it. Press , and then tap Clear Map. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Searching for a place of interest near you Use Places to find places of interest near your current location. Places uses Google Maps to search common places that you would want to find, such as the nearest gas station or ATM kiosk. Before using Places, you need to enable location sources. 1.
Maps and location 4. Tap Go. 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. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 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.
Market and other apps Market and other apps 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Finding and installing apps from Android Market Android Market is the place to go to find new apps for your phone. Choose from a wide variety of free and paid apps ranging from productivity apps, entertainment, to games. Paid apps are currently only available in certain countries.
Market and other apps You can uninstall an app for a refund within a limited time after your purchase. To know more about the refund policy for paid apps, please visit the Android Market Help site (http://market.android.com/support). Opening an installed app 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Do one of the following: § If you see this icon tap the app. on the status bar, open the Notifications panel, and then § From the Home screen, tap > Market > My apps.
Market and other apps Using the Clock About the HTC Clock widget 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 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 city for the Clock widget You can change the city to use for the Clock widget. If you want to show the time of another city, you can: § Edit the widget settings. Press and hold the Clock widget on the Home screen, the drag it to the Edit button.
Market and other apps Using Desk Clock Opening the Clock app brings you directly to the Desk Clock screen. The Desk Clock displays the current date, time, and weather. It also has an alarm clock indicator and a battery charging indicator. You can dim the screen to show only the time and date. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n § Tap the weather information to open the Weather app where you can see weather forecasts for the next few days.
Market and other apps Setting an alarm You can use the Clock app's Alarms tab to set up one or more wake-up alarms. 1. On the Alarms tab, select the check box of an alarm and then tap that alarm. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 2. On the Set alarms screen, drag your finger up or down to roll the time scroll wheels and set the alarm time. 3. Scroll through the Set alarms screen to see all the available alarm options. You can: § Enter the alarm Description and choose the Alarm sound to use.
Market and other apps Checking Weather 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n You can use the Weather app and widget to check the current weather and weather forecasts for the next four days. In addition to your current location, you can view weather forecasts for other cities around the globe. Your settings in the Weather app also control the weather information that is shown in the Clock and Calendar.
Market and other apps Changing Weather options 1. On the Weather screen, press and then tap Settings. 2. You can change the following weather settings: 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Update when opened Select this check box to refresh weather updates every time you open the Weather app. O nl y Update automatically Select this check box to automatically download weather updates. Update schedule Set an auto update schedule.
Market and other apps About the Weather widget Use the Weather widget to instantly check weather forecasts of your current location and other cities without having to open the Weather app. The Weather widget comes in different looks and styles. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n You can add this widget to the Home screen, if it’s not yet added. Keeping track of your stocks Use the Stocks app to get the latest stock updates for stock quotes and market indices you follow. 1.
Market and other apps Changing update schedule and color settings Downloading stock information automatically may incur additional fees from your mobile operator. On the Stocks main screen, press , and then tap Settings. Do any of the following: To Update when opened Update the stock information every time you open the Stocks app. Scheduled sync Set automatic downloads of stock information. Update schedule Choose a time interval for checking updates.
Market and other apps Searching for videos 1. On the YouTube main screen, press . 2. Enter a search keyword, and then tap . 3. Scroll through the results and tap a video to watch it. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n You also have the option to show results that were just recently posted. Tap All time, and then select a time period you want. Clearing the search history 1. On the YouTube main screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2.
Market and other apps Tuning in to an FM station There are several things you can do while you’re on the FM Radio screen: § Tap to view the All presets list, and then select a station you want to listen to. § Tap to go to the previous available FM station, or available FM station. to go to the next 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n § Drag the slider to tune in to a frequency on the FM band. § Tap to fine tune the radio frequency by -0.1 MHz or frequency by +0.1 MHz.
Market and other apps 3. Tap to start recording a voice clip. Voice Recorder can run on the background while you do other things on your phone, except when you open other apps that also use audio functions. To go back to the Voice Recorder screen, slide open the Notifications panel, and then tap Voice Recorder. to stop recording. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 4. Tap 5. Type a name for the voice clip and tap Save. 6. To play back the voice clip, tap . 7.
HTC Sync HTC Sync 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n About HTC Sync You have your new vacation photos on your phone while your business calendar is on your computer. Why not make these types of files and information available on both devices? With HTC Sync, you can: § Sync your contacts between your Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Express or Windows Contacts on your computer and your phone. § Sync your calendar events between the Outlook or Windows Calendar on your computer and your phone.
HTC Sync Installing HTC Sync that came with the storage card Copy the HTC Sync installer from the storage card to your computer and use it to install. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n § The HTC Sync version in the storage card that came with your phone can be installed on a computer running Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP. § HTC Sync requires USB 2.0 on your computer to connect and sync with your phone.
HTC Sync Getting to know the workspace On the Device panel, you can set your sync options, see your phone's general information, check the used and available space on your storage card, and begin synchronization. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n The available categories and options depend on the phone you've connected to your computer. For example, Locations appears in the Device panel when you have the Locations app on your phone.
HTC Sync Gallery sync options You can automatically sync photos and videos between your phone and computer. You can sync audio files in these formats: § Photos: *.bmp, *.gif, *.jpeg, *.jpg, *.png 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n § Videos: *.3gp, *.3g2, *.mp4, *.wmv 1. On the Device panel, click Gallery, and then click the On button. Turning Gallery sync on means you want this category included every time you sync your computer and phone. 2.
HTC Sync People sync options Sync your phone contacts with your Outlook (Outlook XP, Outlook 2003 or Outlook 2007), Outlook Express, or Windows Contacts. If you have contacts to sync from your SIM card, you have to import these first to your phone storage. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 1. On the Device panel, click People, and then click the On button. Turning People sync on means you want this category included every time you sync your computer and phone. 2.
HTC Sync Documents sync options You can sync files and documents from your computer to your phone. You can also sync email attachments that you stored on your phone's storage card to your computer. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n § To open a document on your phone, you'll need a compatible app. Usually, your phone can open and view these file types: Microsoft Office 2003 and 2007 Word (*.doc), Excel (*.xls), and PowerPoint (*.ppt), PDF files (*.pdf), text files (*.txt).
HTC Sync 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 144 Synchronizing your phone Check the estimated usage bar beside the Sync now button for the estimated file size of new items to sync on your phone. When there's not enough space left on your storage card, you'll see a warning icon and you won't be able to sync. 1. After selecting and customizing the categories you want to sync, click Sync now. 2. After synchronization is complete, click Disconnect. 3.
HTC Sync 5. After installation is complete, you can click Disconnect. 6. Safely remove your phone as required by your computer's operating system. Downloading maps or purchasing services 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n You can download maps for free or purchase premium services such as navigation, safety cameras, and turn-by-turn voice instructions. 1. On the Device panel, click Locations, and then click the On button. 2. Click Get more Maps and Licenses. 3.
HTC Sync To switch to another phone to sync, click Devices, and then click the phone's name or image. Downloading the latest HTC Sync upgrade 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Visit the HTC support website (www.htc.com/support/) from time to time to check for the most recent HTC Sync upgrade so you can download and install it on your computer. O nl y After installing the latest upgrade, set up HTC Sync again to recognize and sync with your phone.
HTCSense.com HTCSense.com 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Signing up for your HTCSense.com account You can sign up for your HTCSense.com account through your phone or your computer’s web browser. Signing up from your phone 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Accounts & sync. 2. Tap Add account > HTC Sense. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to sign up for your HTCSense.com account. Signing up from your computer Make sure you have your phone close by.
HTCSense.com Turning on Phone finder Some features of HTCSense.com require that the Phone finder option on your phone is selected. 1. On your phone, from the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 2. Tap Location. 3. Select the Phone finder check box. Forwarding calls and messages You can forward calls and messages to another phone if you don’t have your phone with you. On HTCSense.com, click the Forward calls and/or Forward messages On/Off switch.
HTCSense.com Erasing your phone contents If there’s no chance of getting your phone back, you can erase the contents of the phone and the installed storage card so no one sees sensitive information on your phone. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n There’s no way to recover your phone and storage card data after you erase the contents so be absolutely sure before you proceed. 1. On HTCSense.com, click Erase phone. 2. When asked to confirm, click Erase phone. Deleting your HTCSense.
Keyboard Keyboard 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 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 > Touch Input. , and then tap Settings > Language & keyboard 2.
Keyboard Tap to toggle between Multitap and XT9 predictive modes when using the Compact QWERTY or Phone keypad layout. Tap to hide the onscreen keyboard. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Enabling multiple keyboard languages If there are multiple keyboard languages available on your phone, you can choose which languages to enable in the onscreen keyboard so that you can switch to these languages and use them to enter text. 1. From the Home screen, press > Touch Input.
Keyboard Setting a second language for the keyboard Aside from the keyboard language you are currently using, you can set the predictive text to be bilingual. As you type, you’ll get word suggestions in two languages that you’ve selected. , and then tap Settings > Language & keyboard 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 1. From the Home screen, press > Touch Input. 2. Tap Bilingual prediction, and then choose the language you want.
Keyboard Importing your personal dictionary from your storage card 1. From the Home screen, press > Touch Input. , and then tap Settings > Language & keyboard 2. Tap Personal dictionary > Sync personal dictionary > Restore from storage card 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 3. When prompted, tap OK. Entering text by speaking No time to type? Try speaking the words to enter it in most text fields that let you use the onscreen keyboard.
Keyboard Editing text It's easy to cut, copy, and paste text using the keyboard. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Some apps may offer their own way of selecting or copying text. Selecting text Highlight the text that you want to copy or cut. 1. Press and hold the text field that contains the text to select until the magnifier appears. 2. Drag your finger to move the text cursor to a letter within the text that you want to select. 3. After positioning the text cursor, lift your finger.
Keyboard Adjusting input settings Open the Touch Input settings by doing one of the following: 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n § On the onscreen keyboard, tap the language key (for example, tap if you’re currently using the English onscreen keyboard). Then on the International keyboard options menu, tap Settings. § From the Home screen, press > Touch Input. , and then tap Settings > Language & keyboard Keyboard types Select the keyboard layout to use.
Internet connections Internet connections 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Data connection Your phone will be automatically set up to use your mobile operator’s data connection when you turn on your phone (if the SIM card is inserted) for the first time. Checking the data connection you're using 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Wireless & networks. 2. Tap Mobile networks > Network operators or Access Point Names.
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. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Using data services while roaming will 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 > Wireless & networks. 2. Tap Mobile networks, and then select the Data roaming check box.
Internet connections Connecting to a Wi-Fi network with EAP-TLS security You may need to install a network certificate (*.p12) to your phone before you can connect to a Wi-Fi network with EAP-TLS authentication protocol. 1. Save the certificate file to the root folder of the storage card. , and then tap Settings > Security. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 2. From the Home screen, press 3. Tap Install from SD card. 4. Select the network certificate needed to connect to the EAP-TLS network.
Internet connections About connection widgets 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Add the Mobile Network and Wi-Fi widgets or the Data dashboard widget to the Home screen to make it faster for you to turn on or off these connections. Tap the widget or icon on the dashboard to turn on or off the connection.
Internet connections Adding a VPN connection 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Wireless & networks. 2. Tap VPN settings > Add VPN, and then tap the type of VPN you want to add. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 3. Tap the VPN settings and set them up according to the security details your network administrator gave you. 4. Press , and then tap Save. The VPN is then added to the VPNs section of the VPN settings screen. Connecting to a VPN 1.
Internet connections Connecting your phone to the Internet through a computer (Internet Pass-through) 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n If you don’t have a data plan for your phone or you don’t have access to a Wi-Fi network, you can still go online on your phone by using your computer’s Internet connection. Before you can use your computer as a modem, be sure to install HTC Sync on your computer first. 1. Make sure your computer is connected to the Internet.
Bluetooth Bluetooth 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Bluetooth basics Turning Bluetooth on or off 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Wireless & networks. 2. Select or clear the Bluetooth check box. An even easier way to turn Bluetooth on or off is with the Bluetooth widget on the Home screen. 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.
Bluetooth 5. Tap Scan for devices. HTC Wildfire S will start to scan for Bluetooth devices within range. 6. When you see the name of your headset displayed in the Bluetooth devices section, tap the name. HTC Wildfire S then automatically tries to pair with the headset. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 7. If automatic pairing fails, enter the passcode supplied with your headset.
Bluetooth Unpairing from a Bluetooth device You can make HTC Wildfire S forget its pairing connection with another Bluetooth device. Doing so may require you to enter or confirm a passcode again if you want to reconnect to the other device. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Wireless & networks. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 2. Tap Bluetooth settings. 3. In the Bluetooth devices section, press and hold the device to unpair. 4.
Bluetooth Contact 1. On the All tab of the People app, press and hold a contact, and then tap Send contact as vCard. 2. Tap the down arrow icon, and then select Bluetooth from the displayed list. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 3. Tap Send. Calendar appointment or event In Day view, Agenda view, or Week view, press and hold the event, and then tap Share vCalendar > Bluetooth.
Bluetooth Receiving information using Bluetooth HTC Wildfire S lets you receive various files with Bluetooth, including photos, music tracks, and documents such as PDFs. To receive files using Bluetooth, make sure that your storage card is inserted. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n The first time you transfer information between HTC Wildfire S and another device, you need to enter or confirm a security passcode.
Bluetooth Adding the Bluetooth received folder to the Home screen You can add a folder to the Home screen that shows all files you have received with Bluetooth. 1. From the Home screen, tap . 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 2. On the Personalize screen, tap Folder > Bluetooth received. 3. Press and hold the Bluetooth received folder icon, and drag it to the Home screen position you want. O nl y To view the folder contents, tap the folder icon. To open a file, tap the file name.
Security Security 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Protecting your SIM card with a PIN Add another layer of security for your phone 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.
Security 3. Tap one of the following: None Disable the screen lock you’ve previously created. Pattern Set a screen lock pattern by following the onscreen instructions. PIN Set a numeric password of at least four digits. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Password Set an alpha-numeric password. 4. On the Security screen, tap Lock phone after, then specify the idle time you can allow before the screen is locked.
Settings Settings 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Settings on your phone Control and customize phone settings on the Settings screen. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. Personalize Make HTC Wildfire S truly yours with the various personalization options available. Wireless & networks Set up wireless connections, such as Wi-Fi, data connection, and Bluetooth, enable Airplane mode, and more.
Settings Set a screen lock, enable the SIM card lock, or manage the credential storage. Dock If you purchased the car kit, choose the behavior when you mount HTC Wildfire S to the car kit. Power Turn on power saver to automatically switch to power saving mode when the battery level goes down to the level that you set. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Security Applications Manage running applications, move applications to or from the storage card, and install or uninstall programs.
Settings Adjusting the time before the screen turns off After a period of inactivity, the phone screen turns off to conserve battery power. You can set the idle time before the screen turns off. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 2. Tap Display > Screen timeout. 3. Tap the time before the screen turns off. Turning automatic screen rotation off By default, the screen orientation automatically adjusts depending on how you hold the phone.
Settings Changing sound settings Switching between silent, vibration, and normal modes Do one of the following: 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n § To change back from silent to normal mode, simply press the VOLUME UP button. § To change back from vibration to normal mode, press the VOLUME UP button twice. § From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Sound > Sound profile. Add the Profile widget to your Home screen to quickly switch between modes.
Settings Switching to speakerphone automatically You can switch to speakerphone by simply flipping over your phone. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Sound. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 3. Select or clear the Flip for speaker check box. Changing the phone language When you turn your phone on for the first time, you’re asked to choose the language you want to use for your phone.
Settings Checking the power usage of applications 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap About phone > Battery > Battery use. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Managing memory Checking how much phone memory is available for use 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap SD & phone storage. The available phone memory is displayed in the Internal storage section. Checking the available storage card space 1.
Settings 3. On the Downloaded tab, tap the application you want to move. 4. Tap Move to SD card or Move to phone. Checking information about your phone , and then tap Settings. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n 1. From the Home screen, press 2. Tap About phone. O nl y 3. Select one of the following: Software updates Enable or disable the automatic check feature for software updates for your phone. You can also tap Check now to manually check for software updates.
Update and reset Update and reset 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Phone software updates From time to time, software updates for your phone may be available. Your phone can check and then notify you if there’s a new update. You can then download and install the software update using your phone’s Wi-Fi or data connection. You can also manually check if there's an available software update for your phone.
Update and reset 3. Press and hold the POWER button, and then tap Restart. 4. When asked to confirm, tap Restart. Resetting HTC Wildfire S 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Do a factory reset to return HTC Wildfire S to its original state before the first time you turned it on. If you’re passing HTC Wildfire S on to someone else or HTC Wildfire S has a persistent problem that cannot be solved, you can perform a factory reset (also called a hard reset).
Trademarks and copyrights Trademarks and copyrights HTC Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n ©2011 HTC, the HTC logo, the HTC quietly brilliant logo, HTC Wildfire S, HTC Sense, and HTC Sync are trademarks or service marks of HTC Corporation. ©2011 Google Inc. Used with permission.
Index Index 3G 156 A Airplane mode 48 Alarm 130 Android Market 126 Apps - deleting 127 - installing 126, 144 B nl y Back up contacts 62 Battery - optimizing battery life 174 Bluetooth - connecting a Bluetooth headset or car kit 162 - disconnecting or unpairing 163 - sending information 164 - sharing music 107 - turning on or off 162 Browser - bookmarks 88 - navigating and zooming 86 - opening a new window 87 - options 90 - using 86 O Camera - basics 91 - effects 94 - recording a video 93 - taki
Index F 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n Facebook 112 Facebook for HTC Sense 111 Factory reset 178 Firmware 177 Flight mode 48 FM Radio 135 Friend Stream 115 G Gallery - about 96 - editing photos 98 - sending photos and videos 99 - sharing photos and videos 100 - viewing photos 97 - viewing photos in social networks 102 - watching video 98 Getting started 8 Gmail 68 Google Account 108 Google Maps 122 Google Talk 118 H Hands free 162 Hard reset 178 Headphones 162 Home dialing 46 Home scree
Index N Notifications - icons 21 - panel 24 O Online accounts - about 108 - managing 109 Onscreen keyboard - copying and pasting text 154 - dictionary 152 - editing text 154 - entering text 150 - entering text by speaking 153 - predictive text 151 - selecting text 154 - settings 155 Optimizing battery life 174 nl y O - merging contact information 60 - searching for a contact 62 - widget 66 Phone calls - calling a number in a message 39 - calling number in an email 40 - calling using Wi-Fi 44 - ma
Sync - HTC Sync 138 - online accounts 110 T Tethering 160 Text message 49 Translate 85 Twitter 113 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n - changing the time before the screen turns off 172 - recalibrating G-sensor 172 - turning off screen rotation 172 SD card 13 Search - Web 85 - your phone 84 Security - changing your screen lock 169 - locking your phone with a screen lock pattern, PIN, or password 168 - locking your SIM card with a PIN 168 Settings - About phone 176 - Applications 175 - Language
Index Y O nl y 20 fo rc 11 /0 er 3/ t i fic 07 at io n YouTube - sharing videos 102
