Your HTC Vivid User guide
Contents Contents Getting started Inside the box 8 HTC Vivid 8 Back cover 10 SIM card 12 Storage card 13 Battery 14 Switching the power on or off 15 Entering your PIN 16 Finger gestures 16 Setting up HTC Vivid for the first time 17 Ways of getting contacts into HTC Vivid 17 Home screen 18 Basics Adjusting the volume 20 Sleep mode 21 Status and notifications 22 Notifications panel 25 Where apps, data, and files are stored 27 Connecting your phone to a computer 27 Copyi
Contents Using Speed dial 42 Calling a phone number in a text message 42 Calling a phone number in an email 43 Making an emergency call 43 Receiving calls 43 What can I do during a call? 44 Setting up a conference call 46 Internet calls 46 Using Call history 47 Using Home dialing 48 Call services 49 Turning Airplane mode on or off 50 Messages Opening Messages 51 Sending a text message (SMS) 51 Sending a multimedia message (MMS) 52 Resuming a draft message 54 Viewing and r
Contents Accounts and sync About online accounts 96 Synchronizing with a Google Account 96 Adding a social network account 97 Managing your online accounts 97 People Transferring contacts from your old phone About the People app 99 100 Your contacts list 101 Setting up your profile 102 Importing contacts from your SIM card 102 Adding a new contact 103 Searching for contacts 103 Importing a contact from an Exchange ActiveSync account 104 Merging contact information 105 Backing up
Contents Android Market and other apps Finding and installing apps from Android Market 143 Using the Clock 145 Checking Weather 148 Reading news feeds 149 Keeping track of your stocks 152 Working on documents 153 Watching videos on YouTube 154 Listening to FM Radio 155 Recording your voice 156 Sharing games and apps 157 HTC Sync About HTC Sync 158 Installing HTC Sync 158 Setting up HTC Sync to recognize HTC Vivid 159 Getting to know the workspace 159 Setting up synchronizatio
Contents Settings Settings on your phone 185 Changing display settings 187 Changing sound settings 188 Changing the language 189 Optimizing battery life 189 Managing memory 190 Checking information about your phone 191 Update and reset Software updates 192 Restarting HTC Vivid 193 Resetting HTC Vivid 193 Trademarks and copyrights Index
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Getting started Getting started Inside the box You will find the following inside the box: § HTC Vivid § Battery § USB cable § Power adapter § Quick start guide § Safety and regulatory guide HTC Vivid Front panel 1. HOME 2. MENU 3. BACK 4. SEARCH 5. Touch screen 6. Front camera 7.
Getting started Top panel 1. 3.5mm headset jack 2. POWER Left and right panels 1. USB connector 2. VOLUME controls Back panel 1. Microphone 2. Back cover 3. 8 megapixel camera 4. Dual LED flash 5.
Getting started Back cover Removing the back cover Remove the back cover to access the battery compartment, SIM card slot, and storage card slot. Make sure to switch off HTC Vivid before removing the back cover. 1. Securely hold HTC Vivid facing down. 2. With your thumbs, push the back cover up to unlock it. 3. With your finger, lift up the back cover from the bottom side to remove it.
Getting started Replacing the back cover Your phone’s antennas are placed underneath the back cover. To get the best signal for calls, data connection, and GPS navigation, be sure to secure the back cover tightly to the phone. 1. Insert the back cover tabs into the openings on your phone's back panel. 2. Press down the back cover to lock it into place. You’ll hear a click when the back cover is locked in place.
Getting started SIM card The SIM card contains your phone number, service details, and phonebook/message memory. Both 1.8V and 3V SIM cards can be used. Inserting the SIM card 1. Take the back cover off. 2. Remove the battery. 3. With the SIM card’s gold contacts facing down and its cut-off corner facing out, insert the SIM card all the way into the SIM card slot. Removing the SIM card Make sure to switch off HTC Vivid before removing your SIM card. 1. Take the back cover off. 2. Remove the battery.
Getting started Storage card 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. Removing the storage card If HTC Vivid 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 back cover off. 2. Remove the battery. 3. Slide the storage card out from its slot.
Getting started Battery HTC Vivid uses a rechargeable battery. How long the battery can last before it needs recharging depends on how you use HTC Vivid. Among these are the features and accessories you use (for example, leaving your Bluetooth® connection always on uses more power). Long phone calls and frequent web browsing uses up a lot of battery power. Also, consider your location: poor signal strength from your mobile network and extreme temperature make the battery work harder.
Getting started Charging the battery The battery is partially charged when shipped. Before you turn on and start using HTC Vivid, it is recommended that you charge the battery. Some batteries perform best after several full charge/discharge cycles. § Only the power adapter and USB sync cable provided in the box must be used to charge the battery. § Do not remove the battery from HTC Vivid while you are charging it using the power or car adapter. 1. Plug the power adapter into the USB connector. 2.
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. 3. When the Power options menu appears, tap Power off. Entering your PIN Your SIM card may come with a PIN (personal identification number) set by AT&T. 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. No problem.
Getting started Setting up HTC Vivid for the first time When you switch on HTC Vivid for the first time, you’ll be asked to set it up. You can choose 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 Vivid through Bluetooth as well.
Getting started Home screen Your Home screen is where you make HTC Vivid 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 31. Extended Home screen As you start to do more things with HTC Vivid, you might find that one Home screen is not enough. No problem. You can use up to six extra screens.
Getting started Using Leap view To jump straight to the screen that you want, press or pinch the screen to show the Leap view. It reveals all seven Home screens as thumbnails. Just tap the one you want and you’ll leap right there.
Basics Basics Adjusting the volume Adjusting the ringer volume changes the volume level of the 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 Vivid into a low power state while the display is off. It also stops accidental button presses when HTC Vivid is in your bag. You’ll still receive messages and calls though. Switching to Sleep mode Briefly press the POWER button to turn off the display and switch to Sleep mode. HTC Vivid also automatically goes into Sleep mode when it’s idle for a while. Waking up from Sleep mode To wake HTC Vivid up manually, press the POWER button.
Basics Opening an app from the lock screen On the lock screen, drag an app icon to the ring to unlock the screen and directly go to the app. You can customize the lock screen in Settings > Personalize > Lock screen to show your four favorite apps.
Basics Network sharing is on GPS is on Battery is full Alarm is set Battery is charging 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 HTC Vivid software update available Downloaded Android Market app installed successfully Song is playing Update available for an app downloaded from Android Market FM Radio app in use Storage card is safe to remove or storage card is being prepared Voice recording is on No storage card installed More (not displayed) notifications Storage card is low on free space General notification Notification LED The notification LED shows a: § Solid green light when HTC Vivid is connected to the
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. 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.
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 Vivid settings. 1. Press and hold the status bar, then slide your finger downward to open the Notifications panel. 2. Tap the Quick Settings tab. 3. Tap the check box next to an item to turn it off or on. Closing the Notifications panel Press and hold the bottom bar of the Notifications panel, then slide your finger up the screen. Or just press .
Basics Where apps, data, and files are stored HTC Vivid uses these storage types: Apps and data storage Apps are installed to this storage, labeled as Internal storage in your phone settings. It also stores data such as your text messages, contacts you created or synchronized to your phone, account settings, and more. This storage is managed and carefully guarded by your phone since it contains your private information.
Basics USB tethering When you do not have an Internet connection on your computer, you can select this mode to share the mobile data connection of HTC Vivid with your computer. Internet pass- If you don’t have a data plan or you don’t have access to a Wi-Fi through network, you can select this mode to share your computer’s Internet connection with HTC Vivid. Copying files to or from the phone storage or storage card You can copy your music, photos, and other files to HTC Vivid. 1.
Basics Copying text, looking up information, and sharing In apps such as the web browser and Mail, you can select text and choose what you want to do with it. Selecting text 1. Press and hold on a word. 2. Drag the start and end markers to highlight the surrounding text you want to select. To copy the address of a linked web page, 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.
Basics YouTube Look for videos on YouTube®, based on the text that you selected. Google Translate Translate the text to another language. Sharing text 1. After you have selected the text you want to share, tap . 2. Choose where to paste and share the selected text, such as in an email message or Facebook status update. Printing Connect HTC Vivid to a supported printer and print out documents, email messages, photos, and more.
Personalizing Personalizing Making HTC Vivid truly yours Make HTC Vivid 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 Vivid with scenes HTC Vivid becomes multiple phones in one when you use scenes. Scenes are personalized Home screen layouts that you can quickly apply.
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. 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. Slide your finger on the screen from right to left to browse through scenes, then tap one or more scenes you want to delete. 4. Tap Delete.
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. 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 Vivid vibrates and you’ll see a colored box around the widget. Don’t lift your finger just yet. 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. Customize the widget settings.
Personalizing Adding icons and other shortcuts on your Home screen Place app icons on your Home screen to open apps quicker. You can also add shortcuts to settings and specific information such as a bookmarked webpage, someone’s phone number, a music playlist, route directions, and many other items, to your Home screen. The shortcuts available depend on the apps that are installed on HTC Vivid. 1. Go to a part of the Home screen where there’s space to add a new icon or shortcut. 2.
Personalizing Rearranging or removing widgets and icons on your Home screen Rearrange the widgets and icons on your Home screen to make room for adding more items. You can also remove widgets and icons that you don’t frequently use. Moving a widget or icon 1. Press and hold the widget or icon you want to move. HTC Vivid 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 a new location on the screen.
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 center thumbnail in Leap view is always the main Home screen. 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 Vivid then vibrates. Don’t lift your finger just yet. 3.
Personalizing 3. You can tap to listen to the different sounds for that sound set. 4. Tap Apply. To download more sound sets, tap > Sound set > Get more. Creating a sound set 1. From the Home screen, tap > Sound set. 2. On the Sound sets screen, tap New sound set. 3. Enter a new sound set name, and then tap Done. The newly created sound set is then added to the list of sound sets. You can assign different tones to the sound set to your preference.
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. 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.
Personalizing Customizing the lock screen Choose from a selection of active lock screens that show live information such as animated weather and stock updates. You can also choose what apps you want for your lock screen so you can unlock the screen straight into your favorite app. 1. From the Home screen, tap . 2. Tap Lock screen. 3. Slide your finger left or right to choose a lock screen type. 4. Tap Settings, and then customize the items you want to display on your selected lock screen.
Phone calls Phone calls Different ways of making calls Besides making calls from the phone dialer screen on HTC Vivid, 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. Your SIM card may come with a PIN (personal identification number) that is set by AT&T. 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. Don't worry.
Phone calls What is Smart dial? The phone dialer’s Smart dial feature makes it quick and easy for you to place a call. 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 HTC Vivid, the SIM card, and online accounts such as Google Account and Exchange ActiveSync) and the phone numbers from the call history. Using Speed dial Use Speed dial to call a phone number with a single tap.
Phone calls Calling a phone number in an email Want to call a number that's in an email? No problem. 1. In the email body, tap the phone number. 2. Edit the number if necessary. 3. Tap Call. Making an emergency call In some regions, you can make emergency calls from HTC Vivid even if you don’t have a SIM card installed or your SIM card has been blocked. 1. On the Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Dial the emergency number for your locale, and then tap Call.
Phone calls Rejecting a call Do one of the following: § Tap Decline. § If the display is off when you get a call, the Lock screen appears. Drag ring on the Lock screen. to the § 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 Vivid 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 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. Make sure your SIM card is enabled with conference calling service. Contact AT&T for details. 1. Make a call to the first conference call participant. , tap Add call, and then dial the number of the 2. When connected, press second participant.
Phone calls Making an Internet call Make an Internet call to either your contact's Internet calling account or phone number. Internet calls to phone numbers may incur additional fees. Contact AT&T for details. 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 Making a call on the Phone dialer screen on page 41. But first, set HTC Vivid to use Internet calling for your outgoing calls.
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 HTC Vivid. 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. 2. Clear the Home country check box. Call services You may access and change the settings of various phone services. Call services may include call forwarding, call waiting, voicemail, and more. Contact AT&T to find out about the availability of call services.
Phone calls Accounts 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. Turning Airplane mode on or off In many countries, you are required by law to turn off wireless devices while on board an aircraft.
Messages Messages 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. § Tap a contact name or number to view the exchange of messages.
Messages 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. § Your text message automatically becomes a multimedia message if you enter an email address as the recipient, add a message subject, attach an item, or compose a very long message. 5.
Messages App recommendation Choose an app you’ve installed from Android Market that you want to share with others. The URL from which the app can be downloaded will be inserted to your message. Location Add your current location (requires GPS to be turned on), or a location you pick on a map to your message. Contact (vCard) Select a contact, and then select the information to attach. Appointment (vCalendar) Select the calendar event you want to attach.
Messages Edit a slide Tap , and then choose to replace, remove, or set the duration of the slide. Preview the slideshow Press , and then tap Preview (or More > Preview). Tap once on the preview screen to see playback controls. 3. When finished, tap Send, or press to save the message as a draft. 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.
Messages Replying to another phone number of the contact When a contact has multiple phone numbers stored on HTC Vivid, 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 Viewing and saving an attachment from a multimedia message If you are concerned about the size of your data downloads, check the multimedia message size first before you download it. When Auto-retrieve in MMS settings is disabled, only the message header is downloaded. To download the entire message, tap the Download button at the right side of the message. § If there’s a media attachment such as a photo or video in a received message, tap it to view the content.
Messages Managing message conversations Protecting a message from deletion You can lock a message so that it will not be deleted even if you delete the other messages in the conversation. 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 lock. 3. Tap Lock message on the options menu. A lock icon hand side of the message. is displayed at the right Copying a text message to your SIM card 1.
Messages Deleting a conversation 1. Do any of the following: § On the All messages screen, press and hold a contact (or phone number) whose messages you want to delete, and then tap Delete § While looking at the exchange of messages in a conversation, press then tap Delete > Delete thread (or More > Delete > Delete thread). and Any locked messages in the conversation thread will not be deleted unless you select the Delete locked messages check box. 2.
Messages Multimedia messages (MMS) § Receive a report on the delivery status of your message. § Receive a report whether each recipient has read the message or deleted it without reading. § Automatically download complete MMS messages including the message body and attachments in your service area and when roaming. § Set the message priority and maximum file size of MMS messages. If the MMS message file size is exceeded, the message won't be sent.
Search and Web browser Search and Web browser Searching HTC Vivid and the Web You can search for information on HTC Vivid and on the Web by using Google Search. Some applications, such as People or Mail, have their own search function, which you can use to search only within those applications. Setting search options 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Search > Google search. 3. Choose the settings that you want.
Search and Web browser 3. In the search box, enter the words you want to search for. As you type, matching items on HTC Vivid and suggestions from Google web search are shown as a list. 4. Do one of the following: § If what you’re searching for is in the list of suggestions, tap it in the list. The item opens in the appropriate application. § To edit an item in the list, tap where you can edit it. .
Search and Web browser Going to a webpage 1. From the browser screen, press screen. and then tap the URL box 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. 3. Do one of the following: § Tap an address to go directly to that webpage. § Continue typing in the webpage address, then tap . Changing the screen orientation Turn HTC Vivid sideways to display the web browser in landscape orientation.
Search and Web browser 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 and then tap Windows. . A new browser window opens. Switching between browser windows 1. While viewing a webpage, do one of the following: § Press and then tap Windows. § Pinch the screen (zoom out) until you see the other browser windows. 2. Slide your finger until the webpage you want to view appears. 3.
Search and Web browser 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 HTC Vivid and your personal data, we strongly recommend that you download and install only apps you trust. 1. Open your web browser, then go to the website where you can download the app you want. 2. Follow the website's instructions for downloading the app.
Search and Web browser 3. Tap at the right of the bookmark you want to edit. 4. Enter your changes, and then tap Done. Viewing a previously visited page 1. While viewing a webpage, press 2. On the History tab page. , and then tap Bookmarks. , navigate to the page you want to view and then tap the Clearing the list of previously visited pages 1. While viewing a webpage, press 2. On the History tab , press , and then tap Bookmarks. , and then tap Clear history.
Search and Web browser Browsing full versions of all websites Some websites display a mobile version of their pages on phone web browsers. You can choose to view the full version of all pages, even for these sites. From the browser screen, press view check box. , tap More > Settings, and then clear the Mobile Choosing when to show Adobe Flash content Choose which Adobe® Flash® content you want to see on a webpage, and when you want to view it. 1. From the browser screen, press plugins.
Camera Camera Camera basics Whether traveling for business or fun, enjoy taking photos and videos of your trip and encounters with HTC Vivid. § To open the camera in photo mode and take photos, tap screen, and then tap Camera. from the Home § To open the camera directly in video mode so you can immediately start capturing videos, tap from the Home screen, and then tap Camcorder.
Camera 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 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 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 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.
Camera 8. Tap the flash button to switch the camera light on or off during recording. Light on Light off 9. To stop recording, tap again. 10. Choose what you want to do with the video you’ve just recorded. 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. Choose an effect first before you start taking a photo or video.
Camera Image adjustments Slide your finger across each of the slider bars to adjust the exposure, contrast, saturation, and sharpness. White balance White balance enables the camera to capture colors more accurately by adjusting to your current lighting environment. ISO (photo mode only) Choose an ISO level or set it back to Auto. Higher ISO numbers are better for taking pictures in low light conditions. Resolution/Video quality Choose a photo or video resolution to use.
Camera Taking a panoramic photo Whether it’s the Golden Gate Bridge or the Eiffel Tower, you can capture anything wide or tall in a single photo. 1. While on the Viewfinder screen, tap > Panorama. Zooming is disabled when you're in this mode. 2. Point the camera and focus on your subject. 3. When you're ready to take the first frame, tap . 4. Pan the camera from left to right (or vice versa) in landscape view or from top to bottom (or vice versa) in portrait view until the frame box turns green.
Photos, videos, and music Photos, videos, and music 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. You can even play your media on a TV screen. To start using Gallery, check first if you have photos or videos copied on HTC Vivid. What’s more, you can edit and add effects to your photos.
Photos, videos, and music Viewing photos and videos After you’ve selected an album, you can browse through your photos and videos. Slide your finger up or down to scroll through the thumbnails. Tap a photo or video to view it in full screen. While viewing a photo in full screen, you can press , and then tap Show on map to see the location where you took the photo. (Show on map is available when you've enabled Geo-tag photos in Camera.
Photos, videos, and music Viewing photos as a slideshow View the photos in an album as a slideshow. 1. Select an album whose photos you want to view as a slideshow. 2. Tap . § Tap the screen to show the playback controls. § With the playback controls showing, tap to set slideshow preferences. Watching a video While browsing an album, tap a video to play it. § Use the onscreen controls to play or pause the video. § For an enhanced audio experience, tap you're using a Bluetooth headset.
Photos, videos, and music 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. To move the crop box to the part of the photo that you want to crop, drag the crop box to the desired position. 7. Tap Save to keep the changes. The cropped photo is saved as a copy. The original photo remains unedited.
Photos, videos, and music 3. Drag the two trim sliders approximately 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 selected frame. 4. Tap to preview your video. 5. Tap Done. The trimmed video is saved as a new file. The original video remains unedited. Sending your photos and videos Send photos and videos via email or MMS to your computer or another device using Bluetooth.
Photos, videos, and music 4. Tap the photo or video you want to send. The photo or video is automatically added into the MMS message. 5. To add another photo or video to your slideshow attachment, tap tap Picture or Video. and then 6. Compose your message and then tap Send. Sending photos or videos using Bluetooth You can select several photos, videos, or both and send them to someone’s device or your computer using Bluetooth. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Gallery. 2.
Photos, videos, and music 9. Tap Save. 10. Tap Done. Sharing photos and videos on Flickr You need to be logged in to your Flickr account to be able to upload photos or videos. 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 Flickr. 4. Select the photos or videos you want to share and then tap Next. 5. Select which album to upload to and set privacy settings for the uploaded photos or videos. 6.
Photos, videos, and music 3. Tap and then tap YouTube. 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. Tap More details where you can enter information such as description and tags, and select a privacy option. 7. Tap Upload. Viewing photos in your social networks Right in the Gallery app, check what you and your friends have uploaded to your social networks.
Photos, videos, and music Music Listening to music Enjoy listening to songs and music on HTC Vivid using the Music app. You need to copy music files to HTC Vivid first to use the Music app to play music. 1. From the Home screen, tap screen. > Music. The Music app opens in the Now playing 2. Swipe your finger left or right across the screen to go to the next or previous music album. 3. Tap the onscreen icons to control music playback, select a song to play, repeat songs, and more.
Photos, videos, and music You can also pause music playback right from the Notifications panel. Browsing albums in landscape view Turn your HTC Vivid sideways to switch to landscape view. § If you have lots of albums, flick left or right across the album covers to quickly skim through them. § To look at one song at a time, tap or . About the Music widget You can use the Music widget to play music right from your Home screen.
Photos, videos, and music Browsing music in the library 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. The Now playing list is updated with the song list from your selected category. You can add, remove, or rearrange the tabs in the library.
Photos, videos, and music Managing playlists After creating a playlist, you can add more songs to it, rearrange their order, and more. 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. Select the songs you want to add to the playlist and then tap Add. Rearrange songs 1.
Photos, videos, and music 4. On the Now playing screen, press Set as ringtone) . and then tap Set as ringtone (or More > 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. Trimming an MP3 ringtone The Music app has a built-in ringtone trimmer. You can trim an MP3 song and set a part of it as your ringtone. 1.
Photos, videos, and music 3. In the library, choose the song that you want to send via Bluetooth and then play it back. 4. On the Now playing screen, press and then tap Share (or More > Share). 5. Tap Bluetooth. In the next few steps, you’ll be asked to turn on Bluetooth on HTC Vivid and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device so the music can be sent. Finding music videos on YouTube You can find music videos of the song you’re listening to on YouTube. It’s simple.
Photos, videos, and music Connected Media Sharing media on your home network Sharing photos, videos, and music with a bigger circle of friends is easy 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 hi-fi speakers — all via DLNA®. For more information about DLNA, visit www.dlna.org. Before you share media through the network: § Connect your phone to the network via Wi-Fi.
Photos, videos, and music Controls To Play the previous photo or music track. Play the next photo or music track. Shuffle your music playlist. Select a repeat mode for photos or music tracks. Show available media that you can share. When playing music, tap to turn on SRS. When playing music, tap to switch to the Now playing list. Connect to another player on the network. While playing media on another device, you can press and do other things on HTC Vivid.
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 The Watch app On the Watch app's main screen, you'll see the movies and TV shows you downloaded from the HTC Watch video store. From the Home screen, tap > Watch. § 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 seasonal TV shows are available in the store. § From the main screen, you can also go to the HTC Watch video store or access your library to manage your downloads.
HTC services Recommending a video While viewing the synopsis of a video, you can easily recommend the video to your family or friends by sharing its link. You can send it in an email, post to your social network, or share in other ways. Tap and then choose how you want to share the link. Renting or purchasing a video Your billing information will be stored on your HTC Watch account so you won’t need to enter it every time you rent or purchase. 1. While viewing the synopsis of a video, tap video.
HTC services Checking or changing settings In the Watch app, press , and then tap Settings. Account Modify your account settings. Update widget when opened Select or clear this check box, depending on whether you'd like the Watch widget to auto refresh. My purchases Check your purchase history. Payment methods Edit or delete your credit card information. Device management When you download videos from the video store, your HTC device will automatically be added to your HTC Watch account.
HTC services HTCSense.com Signing up for your HTCSense.com account You can sign up for your HTCSense.com account on HTC Vivid or your computer’s web browser. Signing up from HTC Vivid 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 HTC Vivid close by. You’ll need it to complete the sign-up process. 1.
HTC services Using HTCSense.com Forgot HTC Vivid at home or you can’t find it? Or worse, it slipped out of your pocket while riding the train. Use HTCSense.com to communicate with HTC Vivid so you can forward calls and messages to a different number, make HTC Vivid ring, lock it, and even erase its contents. To use these features, you'll need to sign in to HTCSense.com on a computer web browser. Making HTC Vivid ring You know HTC Vivid is somewhere in your home but you just can’t find it.
HTC services Locking HTC Vivid Lost HTC Vivid? Lock HTC Vivid and show a message onscreen so if somebody finds it, they can contact you. 1. On HTCSense.com, click Lock device. 2. Enter a PIN, an alternate phone number to call if somebody finds HTC Vivid, and a short message to show onscreen. The alternate number is shown on the screen. If somebody happens to find HTC Vivid, that person can simply tap it to call that number using HTC Vivid. 3. Click Save.
Accounts and sync Accounts and sync About online accounts HTC Vivid can sync with popular online social networking and email accounts. The information you can get includes: § 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. § Calendar events from your Google Account(s), from Exchange ActiveSync, and from your Facebook account.
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. 1. On HTC Vivid 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. 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. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Accounts & sync. 2.
People People Transferring contacts from your old phone Easily transfer contacts from your old phone to HTC Vivid 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 Vivid. 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 and set it to discoverable mode. 5. On HTC Vivid, tap Next to continue.
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. And that's not all. If you have the same contacts from different sources, People lets you merge their contact information so you won't have duplicate entries in your contacts list. 1.
People Your contacts list The People app's All tab lists all contacts stored on HTC Vivid and from the online accounts you're logged in to. When you open the People app after you've just logged in to a new account, you'll be asked whether to add contacts from that account to your contacts list. Your contacts list also displays the contacts stored on your SIM card (usually marked with the SIM card icon ). From the All tab, you can: § Open your profile and edit your own contact information.
People Setting up your profile Store your personal contact information to easily send it to other people. 1. From the Home screen, tap > People. 2. On the All 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. § You'll see your account name or email address if you're logged in to any of your online accounts such as your Google Account or Facebook for HTC Sense.
People 4. Do one of the following: § Tap one or more SIM contacts you want to import. § To import all contacts, press , and then tap Select all. 5. Tap Save. Adding a new contact 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. On the All tab, tap > People. . 3. Select the Contact type, for example Google or Exchange ActiveSync. This determines which account the contact will sync with. Some fields may not be available when you’re adding contacts to your SIM card. 4.
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 Vivid. You need to have your Exchange ActiveSync account set up on HTC Vivid first. 1. From the Home screen, tap > People. 2. In the search box, enter the first few letters of the contact's name or email address. 3. Tap . Under Company contacts, matching names are listed. 4.
People Merging contact information If you have the same contacts on HTC Vivid, Google Account, and social network accounts such as Facebook and Twitter, HTC Vivid will try to combine them automatically or let you decide which contacts to combine. Combining the same contacts avoids duplicate entries in your contacts list. Accepting matched contacts suggestions When HTC Vivid finds contacts that can be merged, you’ll see a link icon notifications area of the status bar. in the 1.
People Manually merging contact information 1. From the Home screen, tap > People. 2. On the All tab, tap the name of the contact (not the icon or photo) you want to link. 3. Tap or (if there are suggested links). 4. On the screen, you can: § Under Suggest links, tap to link the contact to an account. § Under Add contact, tap one of the options to link to another contact. Breaking the link 1. From the Home screen, tap > People. 2.
People Details Shows the information you have stored for the contact. Get in touch with the contact directly by tapping any of the displayed methods. For example, if the contact has a stored work phone number, tap Call work. Messages Shows your exchanged SMS messages with the contact. You can reply to the contact’s message directly from this tab. Mail Shows all the email you have received from the contact. Tap an email to view it.
People Sending contact information as a vCard Easily share with others your own contact information or any contact from HTC Vivid. 1. From the Home screen, tap > People. 2. On the All tab, do the following: To send Do this Someone's contact information Press and hold the name of the contact (not the icon or photo) whose contact information you want to send, and then tap Send contact as vCard. Your contact information Press and hold My profile, and then tap Send my profile. 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 Vivid 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. From the Home screen, tap 2. On the Groups tab, tap > People. . 3. Enter a name for the group, and then tap . 4.
People Sending a message or email to a group You will be charged for each message sent. For example, if you send a message to a group of five people, you will be charged for five messages. 1. From the Home screen, tap > People. 2. On the Group tab, tap the group you want to send a message or email to. 3. Go to the Group action tab, and then do one of the following: § Tap Send group message to send a message to the group. § Tap Send group mail to send an email to the group.
People Adding People widgets Stay in touch with different circles of friends or colleagues in your life. You can add several People widgets on the Home screen, with a different group of contacts on each widget. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Widget > People. 2. Choose the widget style, and then tap Select. 3. Select the group you want to add as a widget. 4. Repeat the above steps to add another People widget.
People 4. On the Select default action screen, tap the communication method you want for the contact. 5. Press to return to the People widget on the Home screen. Getting in touch with a contact 1. On the Home screen, go to the People widget. 2. Tap a contact's photo (not the name or status update) on the widget. The default communication method you've set for this contact will be performed.
Social Social Facebook for HTC Sense When you're signed in to Facebook for HTC Sense, you can: § See all your Facebook contacts and their instant status updates in People. When you tap a contact on the All tab, slide to the Updates and events tab to see updates such as posted status messages, uploads, and profile changes. When there is a notification of the contact’s birthday, you can tap the notification to send a greeting. § See Facebook photos right on the Gallery app.
Social If you have the Facebook app (preinstalled or downloaded from Android Market), signing in to Facebook for HTC Sense does not sign you in to the Facebook app and vice versa. These two don't share the same login credentials. If you want to use the same Facebook account for both, you’ll have to sign in to both using the same login credentials. Twitter for HTC Sense When you're signed in to Twitter for HTC Sense, you can: § See your Twitter contacts and their latest tweets in People.
Social Using Friend Stream Friend Stream connects you to your social networks. Share and get updates from friends in popular networks like Facebook and Twitter and see new photos posted with Flickr in a single feed. With Friend Stream, you can easily track your friends’ status messages, photo uploads, notifications, and more — or comment and post your own. § You must be signed in to at least one social network account to use Friend Stream.
Social 4. Tap and then choose what you want to attach to your tweet or status update. Picture Select From Camera to take a photo and attach it or From Gallery to attach a photo. Location Add your current location or a location you pick on a map. App recommendation Choose an app you’ve installed from Android Market that you want to share with others. The URL from which the app can be downloaded will be inserted to your status. 5. Tap Post.
Social Checking notifications from your social networks Slide to the Notifications tab to easily see a single feed of your notifications from different social networks. It can be a comment on your Facebook post, a mention or direct message in Twitter, a tagged photo of you, and more. Sharing your location with your Facebook friends Eating out in your fave restaurant? Tell your friends where you are and invite them along.
Social About the Friend Stream widget 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. It lets you communicate with other people that also use Google Talk.
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 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. 5. Tap Done.
Social Changing settings or signing out In Google Talk's Friends list, press and then tap: § Settings to change the app and notification settings. § Sign out to sign out.
Email Email Gmail Using Gmail When you first set up HTC Vivid, 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 Vivid, 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. 4. Enter the email subject, and then compose your email. 5. If you want to attach a picture, press and then tap Attach. 6. Locate and then tap the picture you want to attach. 7.
Email Adding a POP3/IMAP email account 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 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. Enter the email address and password for your email account and then tap Next. 4.
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 HTC Vivid. 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 Displays unread messages. Marked (Exchange ActiveSync only) Displays all flagged messages. Invites or Meeting invitations (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. 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. § Tap the icon, and then choose the contacts to whom you want to send the message. You can also select contact groups as recipients, or search and add contacts.
Email Resuming a draft email message 1. In the email account inbox, press , and then tap Folders > Drafts. 2. Tap the message. 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 Forward the message Tap . Delete the message Tap .
Email 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. Switch to your Exchange ActiveSync account. 2. Go to the Invites (or Meeting invitations) tab, and then tap . 3. Enter the meeting details. 4. Tap Save. Changing email account settings 1. Switch to the email account whose settings you want to change. 2. Press , and then tap More > 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 Vivid to stay in sync with the following types of calendars: § On HTC Vivid, sign in to your Google Account so you can sync the Calendar app with your Google Calendar online. You can add multiple Google Accounts.
Calendar 7. Enter the event location and description. 8. Set the reminder time. You can add another reminder time in a Google Calendar event. Press tap Add reminder. and then 9. If the event occurs on a regular basis, tap the Repetition box and then choose how often the event occurs. 10. Tap Save. Changing Calendar views Easily switch between different calendar views by tapping the onscreen buttons.
Calendar Using week view Week view displays a chart of the events of one week. When in week view, you can: § Press and hold on a time slot to create a new event at that time. § Tap an event (shown as colored blocks) to view its details. § Slide left or right across the screen to view earlier or later weeks. Managing Calendar events Viewing an event You can view your own events as well as events that other people have shared with you. 1. In day view or agenda view, tap an event.
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 Forward. 2. Do one of the following: § Tap Bluetooth. You’ll be asked to turn on Bluetooth on HTC Vivid and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device. § Tap Mail. A new message window opens and automatically includes the vCalendar as an attachment.
Calendar Showing or hiding calendars In any Calendar view, tap , and then select or clear a calendar to show or hide it. Calendars are kept synchronized on HTC Vivid, whether or not you hide them. Changing Calendar settings You can change Calendar settings to specify how it displays events and how it notifies you of upcoming events. In any Calendar view, press and then tap Settings (or More > Settings).
Calendar About the Calendar widget You can add a Calendar widget to your Home screen. The widgets offer different calendar views. Tapping a day or event on the widget brings you to the Calendar app.
Maps and location Maps and location Location settings Turning on location services In order to find your location on HTC Vivid, 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 Revisiting a footprint 1. In Footprints, tap a category. 2. Tap the footprint you want to revisit. 3. Tap the information fields to get directions, share the footprint, call a stored phone number, and more. Editing or deleting a footprint 1. In Footprints, tap a category. 2. Press and hold the footprint you want to edit or delete. 3. Tap Edit or Delete on the options menu. Sharing your footprints 1. In Footprints, tap a category. 2.
Maps and location Car Panel Using Car Panel Easily access footprints and search points of interest with Car Panel, and then start navigation to show you how to get there. From the Home screen, tap > Car Panel. Select a footprint to set as a destination. Use voice search to look for a destination. Search for points of interest. Get directions to your destination. View your current location on a map. Make a phone call.
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 on the map. shows your location 3.
Maps and location Searching for a location In Google Maps, you can search for a location, such as an address or a type of business or establishment (for example, museums). 1. In Maps, enter the place you want to search for in the search box. 2. Tap to search for the location you entered or tap a suggested search item. The search results are displayed as markers on the map. 3. Do any of the following: § Tap a marker is.
Maps and location Getting directions Get detailed directions to your destination. Google Maps can provide directions for travel by foot, public transportation, or car. 1. While viewing a map, press , and then tap Directions. 2. Do any of the following: § Use your current location as the starting point, or enter a location from where to start in the first text box. Then enter your destination in the second text box. § Tap map. to select an address from your contacts or a point that you tap on a 3.
Maps and location Getting help Get help and more information about Maps. To open the help, press , and then tap More > Help. The web browser opens and takes you to the Google Maps Help site. Finding your friends with Google Latitude (available by country) Google Latitude® user location service lets you and your friends share locations and status messages with each other. It also lets you get directions to your friends’ locations, send your location details by email, and more.
Android Market and other apps Android Market and other apps Finding and installing apps from Android Market Android Market is the place to go to find new apps for HTC Vivid. Choose from a wide variety of free and paid apps ranging from productivity apps, entertainment, to games. A Google Checkout™ payment method is required to purchase a paid app. You will be asked to confirm method of payment when you purchase an app.
Android Market and other apps 4. To download or purchase the app, tap Download (for free apps) or the price button (for paid apps). 5. Tap Accept & download or Accept & buy to accept the permissions for the app and begin downloading and installing the app. 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).
Android Market and other apps 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. Press and hold the Clock widget and then drag it to the Edit button. 2. Choose a city.
Android Market and other apps Using Desk Clock The Desk Clock displays the current date, time, and weather. It also shows an alarm clock indicator and the battery level. § Tap the weather image or information to open the Weather app where you can see weather forecasts for the next few days. § Tap to dim the screen slightly on the Desk Clock. To light up the screen again, tap anywhere on the screen. § Tap to dim the screen completely and go into screensaver mode.
Android 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. 2. Under Set alarm, drag your finger up or down to roll the time scroll wheels and set the alarm time. 3. Choose from the available options. You can: § Enter the alarm Description and choose the Alarm sound to use. § Tap Repeat. Select which days of the week to sound the alarm, and then tap OK.
Android Market and other apps Checking Weather Use the Weather app and widget to check the current weather and weather forecasts for the next few 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.
Android Market and other apps Deleting cities from the Weather screen 1. On the Weather screen, press and then tap Edit. 2. Select the cities you want to remove and then tap Done. Changing Weather options 1. On the Weather screen, press and then tap Settings. 2. You can change the following weather settings: Update when opened Select this check box to refresh weather updates every time you open the Weather app. Scheduled sync Select this check box to automatically download weather updates.
Android Market and other apps 3. Do one of the following: § Tap a category such as Blogs or Entertainment to choose from popular news feeds. § Tap Search more to search for a specific keyword or feed URL. 4. After selecting the channel or channels to subscribe to, tap Add. To manually update news stories on your channels, press , and then tap Refresh. Adding a keyword Easily find stories that interest you by entering a search keyword. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap > News.
Android Market and other apps Tap To Share a link to the story from the available options. Leave a comment. Tag the story. You can select from a list of categories or create a new tag. Changing update schedule and content settings 1. While on the News app, press , and then tap Settings (or More > Settings). 2. Tap any of the following: Accounts Manage sync options and general News settings.
Android Market and other apps Keeping track of your stocks Use the Stocks app to get the latest stock updates for stock quotes and market indices you follow. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Stocks. 2. On the Stocks main screen, do any of the following: § Tap an item to view from the list of stock quotes and market indices. § Tap to update the stock information. § Tap to add a stock quote or stock market index. § To change the stock list order, press , and then tap Edit.
Android Market and other apps Changing update schedule and color settings Downloading stock information automatically may incur extra data fees. On the Stocks main screen, press Tap , and then tap Settings. Do any of the following: To Update when opened Update the stock information every time you open the Stocks app. Set color for price raise Change the color for displaying stock price increases to either red or green, depending on what’s being used in your country.
Android Market and other apps Editing a document 1. From the Home screen, tap > Polaris Office. 2. On the Polaris Office main screen, tap the file you want to edit. 3. Do any of the following: § If your file is a Microsoft Office Word, a Microsoft Office PowerPoint, or a plain text document, press > Edit. § If your file is a Microsoft Office Excel document, tap a cell and then enter your changes in the text box. To choose a different worksheet, press > Worksheet. 4.
Android Market and other apps Clearing the search history 1. On the YouTube main screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Clear search history, and then tap OK when prompted. Sharing a video link 1. On the video’s watch screen, tap More > Share. 2. Choose how you want to share the video link from the available options. Capturing and sharing videos on YouTube 1. From the Home screen, tap > YouTube. Or if YouTube is already open, return to its main screen. 2. Tap . 3.
Android 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 § 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.
Android Market and other apps 6. To play back the voice clip, tap . 7. To show options for sharing, deleting, or renaming the voice clip, press . Sharing a voice clip 1. On the Voice Recorder screen, tap . 2. Press and hold the voice clip you want to share, and then tap Share. 3. From the available options, choose how you want to share the voice clip. Setting a voice clip as a ringtone 1. On the Voice Recorder screen, tap . 2.
HTC Sync HTC Sync About HTC Sync You have your new vacation photos on HTC Vivid while your business calendar is on your computer. Why not make your 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 HTC Vivid. § Sync your calendar events between the Outlook or Windows Calendar on your computer and HTC Vivid.
HTC Sync Setting up HTC Sync to recognize HTC Vivid 1. Connect HTC Vivid to your computer using the USB cable that came in the box. 2. When HTC Vivid prompts you to choose a type of USB connection, tap HTC Sync, and then tap Done. Wait for HTC Sync to recognize HTC Vivid. 3. On the Device setup screen, enter a name for HTC Vivid. 4. Click Save. The Device panel then opens. To change the name of HTC Vivid later, click Overview > Device setup.
HTC Sync Setting up synchronization You can choose the types of files and information you want to sync between HTC Vivid and your computer. Music sync options Bring the music tracks and songs you play on your computer to HTC Vivid. If you have playlists created in iTunes® or Windows Media® Player, you can sync these too and enjoy them on the go. You can sync audio files in these formats: *.aac, *.amr, *.m4a, *.mid, *.midi, *.mp3, *.wav, *.wma 1.
HTC Sync Calendar sync options HTC Vivid can sync appointments and events with your calendar in Outlook (Outlook XP, Outlook 2003 or Outlook 2007) or Windows Calendar. 1. On the Device panel, click Calendar, and then click the On button. Turning Calendar sync on means you want this category included every time you sync your computer and HTC Vivid. 2. Select the application you want to sync calendar events with. 3. Choose from which point you want to start synchronizing your calendar events. 4.
HTC Sync Bookmarks sync options Sync web browser bookmarks between HTC Vivid and a computer. If you are using Google Chrome™ or Firefox® Internet browser and have selected it to sync with HTC Vivid, make sure to close all browser windows before you begin synchronization. 1. Using your favorite web browser on your computer, create a favorites folder named HTC bookmarks. Make sure to save your favorite bookmarks in this folder to be able to sync them with HTC Vivid. 2.
HTC Sync Synchronizing HTC Vivid Check the estimated usage bar beside the Sync now button for the estimated file size of new items to sync on HTC Vivid. 1. After selecting and customizing the categories you want to sync, click Sync now. 2. After synchronization is complete, click Disconnect. 3. Safely remove HTC Vivid as required by your computer's operating system. The next time you connect HTC Vivid to your computer, synchronization automatically begins based on your sync settings.
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 > Touch Input. , and then tap Settings > Language & keyboard 2.
Keyboard Tap to toggle between Multitap and XT9 predictive modes when using the Compact or Phone keyboard layout. Tap to hide the onscreen keyboard. Enabling multiple keyboard languages If there are multiple keyboard languages available on HTC Vivid, 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. , and then tap Settings > Language & keyboard 2.
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. 1. From the Home screen, press > Touch Input. , and then tap Settings > Language & keyboard 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. 3. When prompted, tap OK. Entering text by speaking No time to type? Try speaking the words to enter them in most text fields that let you use the onscreen keyboard. § First make sure to select the language you’ll be using in the Voice input & output settings.
Keyboard Entering text by tracing Instead of tapping the keys on the onscreen keyboard, you can "trace" to type words. Trace keyboard in Settings > Language & keyboard > Touch Input > Trace keyboard must be selected for you to use the Trace keyboard. To trace, slide your finger on the onscreen keyboard to enter words. For example, if you want to type “the”, put your finger on the “t” key, and then trace the word (by sliding your finger) “the” on the onscreen keyboard.
Keyboard 3. After positioning the text cursor, lift your finger. The text selection menu then pops up. 4. Do one of the following: § Tap Select word. When the word where you’ve placed the text cursor is highlighted, drag the start and end markers to select the text you want. § Tap Select all to select everything in the text field. Copying and pasting text 1. After you have selected the text you want to copy, tap Copy or Cut. The selected text is then copied to the clipboard. 2.
Keyboard Trace keyboard Turn on Trace keyboard and set options when tracing to enter text. Personal dictionary Add, edit, or remove words in the predictive text dictionary.
Internet connections Internet connections Data connection When you turn on HTC Vivid for the first time, it will be automatically set up to use your mobile operator's data connection (if the SIM card is inserted). Checking the data connection you're using 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > 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. 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 Wi-Fi Wi-Fi provides a fast, seamless connection at home, in the office, and in thousands of AT&T hotspots. Using Wi-Fi is convenient and helps you save on your mobile data usage. The availability and strength of the Wi-Fi signal will vary depending on objects, such as buildings or simply a wall between rooms, the Wi-Fi signal has to pass through. Turning Wi-Fi on and connecting to a wireless network 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Wireless & networks.
Internet connections Checking the wireless network status 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Wireless & networks. 2. On the Wireless & networks screen, tap Wi-Fi settings, and then tap the wireless network that HTC Vivid is currently connected to. A message box is then displayed showing the Wi-Fi network name, status, speed, signal strength, and more. If you want to remove the settings for this network, tap Forget.
Internet connections 4. Scroll down and confirm the password, and then tap OK. 5. Select the Use secure credentials check box. You can then download and install the certificates needed to access your local network. Your network administrator can tell you how to do this. 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. 3.
Internet connections Using HTC Vivid as a modem (USB tethering) No Internet connection available for your computer? No problem. Use the Internet connection of HTC Vivid to connect to the Internet. § Requires an AT&T appropriate data plan with tethering. § You need your SIM card inserted on HTC Vivid to use the data connection. § To use HTC Vivid as a modem, you need to install HTC Sync on your computer first. 1. Make sure the data connection on HTC Vivid is turned on. 2.
Internet connections Connecting HTC Vivid to the Internet through a computer (Internet Pass-through) If you temporarily don’t have Internet access, you can still go online on HTC Vivid 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. Two things to check for your computer’s Internet connection. One, you may need to turn off your local network’s firewall.
Bluetooth Bluetooth 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 4. Make sure that the headset is discoverable. 5. Tap Scan for devices. HTC Vivid 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 Vivid then automatically tries to pair with the headset. 7. If automatic pairing fails, enter the passcode supplied with your headset.
Bluetooth Unpairing from a Bluetooth device You can make HTC Vivid 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. 2. Tap Bluetooth settings. 3. In the Bluetooth devices section, press and hold the device to unpair. 4.
Bluetooth Calendar appointment or event In Day view, Agenda view, or Week view, press and hold the event, and then tap Forward > Bluetooth. Music track With the track displayed on the Music app’s Now playing screen, press , and then tap Share > Bluetooth (or More > Share > Bluetooth). Voice recording On the main Voice Recorder screen, tap Bluetooth. , and then tap 3. Turn on Bluetooth if you’re asked to do so. 4. If you haven't paired with the receiving device before, tap Scan for devices. 5.
Bluetooth 3. If the Bluetooth check box is not selected, select it to turn Bluetooth on. 4. Select the Discoverable check box. 5. On the sending device, send one or more files to HTC Vivid. Refer to the device’s documentation for instructions on sending information over Bluetooth. 6. If asked, accept the pairing request on HTC Vivid and on the receiving device. Also enter the same passcode or confirm the auto-generated passcode on both devices. You'll then get a Bluetooth authorization request. 7.
Security Security Protecting your SIM card with a PIN Add another layer of security for HTC Vivid by assigning a PIN (personal identification number) to your SIM. Make sure you have the default SIM PIN provided by AT&T before continuing. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Security. 2. Tap Set up SIM card lock, then select Lock SIM card. 3. Enter the default SIM card PIN, and then tap OK. 4. To change the SIM card PIN, tap Change SIM PIN.
Security 3. 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. 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 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 Vivid 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. Call Set up call services such as voicemail, call forwarding, call waiting, and caller ID.
Settings Connect to PC § Set the default USB connection type to use whenever you connect HTC Vivid to your computer. § Or, select the Ask me check box to set HTC Vivid to always display the screen for selecting the USB connection type. Security Set a screen lock, enable the SIM card lock, or manage the credential storage. Power Turn on power saver to automatically switch to power saving mode when the battery level goes down to the level that you set.
Settings Changing display settings Adjusting the screen brightness manually 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Display > Brightness 3. Clear the Automatic brightness check box. 4. Drag the brightness slider to the left to decrease or to the right to increase the screen brightness. 5. Tap OK. Adjusting the time before the screen turns off After a period of inactivity, the screen turns off to conserve battery power. You can set the idle time before the screen turns off. 1.
Settings Keeping the screen on while charging HTC Vivid You can keep the screen from turning off while you’re charging HTC Vivid. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Applications > Development. 3. Select the Stay awake check box. Switching animation effects on or off You can turn off the animation or enable only some animations when switching between screens. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Display > Animation. 3.
Settings Making HTC Vivid ring louder with Pocket mode To help avoid missing incoming calls when HTC Vivid is in your pocket or bag, the pocket mode feature gradually increases the ring volume and vibrates when you receive a call. When not in your pocket or bag, HTC Vivid will ring at the normal volume you set. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Sound. 3. Select or clear the Pocket mode check box.
Settings 4. Tap Turn power saver on at, and then select when to switch to power saver mode. 5. Tap Power saver settings, and then set and select the behavior when HTC Vivid switches to power saving mode. Checking the power usage of applications 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap About phone > Battery > Battery use. Managing memory Checking how much phone memory is available for use 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Storage.
Settings Moving an app to or from the storage card You can't move an app that's preinstalled on HTC Vivid, and as well as some thirdparty apps downloaded from Market. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Applications > Manage applications. 3. On the Downloaded tab, tap the application you want to move. 4. Choose whether to move the application to the storage card or to HTC Vivid. Checking information about your phone 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings.
Update and reset Update and reset Software updates From time to time, software updates for HTC Vivid may be available. HTC Vivid can check and then notify you if there’s a new update. 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 Vivid If HTC Vivid is running slower than normal, an application is not performing properly, or HTC Vivid becomes unresponsive, try restarting HTC Vivid 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 50 Alarm 147 Android Market 143 Apps - deleting 144 - installing 143 B Back up contacts 106 Battery - optimizing battery life 189 Bluetooth - automatically connecting to a Bluetooth car kit or headset 138 - connecting a Bluetooth headset or car kit 178 - disconnecting or unpairing 179 - sending information 180 - sharing music 85 - turning on or off 178 Browser - bookmarks 64 - navigating and zooming 62 - opening a new window 63 - options 65 - using 62 C Calendar - creatin
Index - sending a meeting request 129 - working with Exchange ActiveSync email 128 F Facebook - sharing your location 117 Facebook for HTC Sense 113 Factory reset 193 Firmware 192 Flight mode 50 FM Radio 155 Footprints 136 Friend Stream 115 G Gallery - about 73 - editing photos 75 - sending photos and videos 77 - sharing photos and videos 78 - viewing photos 74 - viewing photos in social networks 80 - watching video 75 Getting started 8 Gmail 121 Google Account 96 Google Maps 138 H Hands free 178 H
Index - deleting 57 - deleting a conversation 58 - forwarding 55 - protecting from deletion 57 - viewing 54 microSD card 13 MMS 52 Modem - USB tethering 176 - using your computer 177 Multimedia message 52 Music - browsing the library 83 - listening 81 - playing music from Lock screen 81 - playlist 83 - setting a song as ringtone 84 - sharing music using Bluetooth 85 - widget 82 N News - reading stories 150 - subscribing to channels 149 Notifications - panel 25 O Online accounts - about 96 - managing
Index - changing the time before the screen turns off 187 - recalibrating G-sensor 187 - turning off screen rotation 187 SD card 13 Search 60, 61 Security - changing your screen lock 184 - locking with a screen lock pattern, PIN, or password 183 Settings - Applications 190 - Language & keyboard 189 - Power 189 - SD & phone storage 190 - Sound 188 Sharing - games and apps 157 SIM card - copying a message 57 Slideshow 75 Smart dial 42 SMS 51 Social networks - adding 97 - viewing photos 80 Software updat
