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idea to find out what the laws are where you live before you use your phone's recording feature. And finally, a few important words from our legal team ( DAMAGES) To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall HTC or its affiliates be liable to you, any user, or third party - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 3
phone to prevent injuries and to avoid damaging your phone. You can also refer to this brochure for warranty information about your phone. Notice Screen images and icons are simulated. Actual display may vary. Instructions in this guide may change depending on the software version on your wireless - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 4
In Motion). If you use, link to or download such a service, or an application such as a non-Verizon Wireless location based GPS-type service, chat room, marketplace or social network from this device, you should carefully review the terms of such service or application. If you use any of these non - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 5
guide In this user guide, we use the following symbols to indicate useful and important information: This is a note. A note often gives additional information, such as what happens on your phone to accomplish a certain task or to get a phone feature to work properly. This provides safety precaution - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 6
and the Web 32 Adjusting the volume...35 Sleep mode...36 Personalizing 38 Making your phone truly yours 38 Personalizing your phone with scenes 38 Applying a new skin...40 Changing your wallpaper 41 Personalizing your Home screen with widgets 41 Adding icons and other shortcuts on - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 7
your ringtones and alarms 48 Rearranging or hiding application tabs 50 Phone calls 52 Making calls...52 Receiving calls...58 HTC Caller ID...60 Using in-call options...60 Using Call history...63 Global Phone...65 Call services...67 Visual Voice Mail...69 Turning Airplane mode on or off - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 8
and sync 113 Synchronizing with online accounts 113 Synchronizing with your computer 118 Social 126 Facebook for HTC Sense 126 Tweeting on your phone 127 Friend Stream...131 Chatting in Google Talk 135 Skype mobile...139 Email 140 Using Gmail...140 Using Mail...150 Calendar - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 9
Clock and Weather 174 About the HTC Clock widget 174 About the Clock app...175 Using your phone as a modem (tethering 192 Connecting your phone to the Internet through a computer (Internet Pass-through)...192 Using your phone as a wireless router 193 Web browser 195 Using your phone's - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 10
224 Listening to music...236 Sharing media on your home network 244 Maps and location 247 Turning on location services 247 Using Google Maps...247 Using HTC Footprints 253 Using VZ Navigator...256 More apps 257 Watching videos on YouTube 257 Reading news feeds...259 Working - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 11
sound settings 282 Changing the phone language 284 Optimizing your phone's battery life 284 Managing memory...285 Checking information about your phone 287 Backup, update and reset 288 Backing up your contacts 288 Updating the phone software 289 Restarting or factory resetting - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 12
and Warranty Statement • Getting Started Guide • RF Brochure • Important Consumer Information Brochure *This smartphone comes with a SIM card installed, which along with a Global Feature activated on your Verizon Wireless account, enables you to make calls and access email in GSM networks while - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 13
Your phone Top panel 12 3 Front panel 1 2 3 45 6 7 Basics 13 1 3.5mm audio jack 2 Microphone 3 POWER/LOCK , and SEARCH buttons when your phone is switched on. These buttons also rotate when you turn your phone sideways to the left while you're in an app that supports auto screen rotation. - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 14
14 Basics Left panel 1 2 1 VOLUME UP 2 VOLUME DOWN 3 USB connector Back panel 1 2 3 3 4 1 8 megapixel camera 2 Dual LED flash 3 Back cover 4 Speaker - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 15
, lift the back cover and remove it completely. Replacing the back cover Please handle the back cover with care since your phone's antennas are placed underneath it. Avoid twisting or bending the back cover. To get the best signal for calls, data connection, or GPS navigation, be - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 16
network and extreme temperature make the battery work harder. Removing the battery When you take your phone out from the box, make sure to peel off the thin film of the battery that's inside your phone. Pull the flap of the film to release the battery. 1. Take the back cover off. See - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 17
remove the battery from the phone while you are charging it using the power or car adapter. 1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the AC charger. 2. Connect the smaller end of the USB cable to the USB Connector on the left side of your wireless device. 4. Plug in the AC - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 18
it up. See the Getting started chapter for details. Switching your phone off 1. If the display is off, press the POWER/LOCK button to turn it back on, then unlock the screen by sliding down the bar on the lock screen. See "Unlocking the screen" in the Getting started chapter for details. 2. Press - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 19
or message list. For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the phone sideways. When entering text, you can turn the phone sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard. In some apps, like Gallery or the web browser, you can "pinch" the - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 20
set up your phone. Just follow the onscreen instructions and you'll be up and running with your phone in no time. Some features that need to connect to the Internet such as location-based services and auto-sync of your online accounts may incur extra data fees from Verizon Wireless. Don't worry. You - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 21
Getting started 21 Extended Home screen As you start to do more things with your phone, you might find that one Home screen is not enough. No problem. You can use up to six extra screens. It should be plenty. Slide your finger horizontally to the left or right and you'll discover - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 22
22 Getting started Using Leap view To jump straight to the screen that you want, press HOME while on the main Home screen 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. - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 23
and notifications Getting started 23 Status icons You can tell a lot about your phone by checking the icons in its status bar. Here's what each one means: Connected to a Bluetooth device Connected to a Wi-Fi network Airplane mode Silent mode Vibrate mode Phone microphone is mute Speakerphone on - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 24
or POP3/IMAP email Problem with email delivery New SMS/MMS Problem with SMS/MMS delivery New voicemail New Google Talk instant message Matched contacts suggestion Call in progress Missed call Call on hold Call forwarding is on Wi-Fi is on and wireless networks are available The phone is connected - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 25
from your social networks New tweet Phone software update available New push message Bluetooth pairing request TV out Downloading data (animated) Waiting to upload Downloaded Android Market app installed successfully Update available for an app downloaded from Android Market Storage card is safe to - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 26
26 Getting started • Solid orange light when the battery is being charged. • Flashing orange light when the battery level reaches very low. Notifications panel When you get a new notification, you can open the Notifications panel to see the message, reminder or event notification. The Notifications - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 27
Getting started 27 If you have several notifications, you can scroll down the screen to see them all. You can also open the Notifications panel on the Home screen by pressing MENU and then tapping Notifications. Switching between recently-opened apps On the Notifications panel, you can easily - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 28
charge the battery while your phone is connected to your computer. HTC Sync Select this option to synchronize contacts, calendar, and other information between your computer and your phone. For more information, see "Synchronizing with your computer" in the Accounts and sync chapter. Disk drive - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 29
select this mode to share your computer's Internet connection with your phone. For more information, see the Internet connections chapter. You can connection on-the-fly, without having to disconnect and reconnect your phone. Slide open the Notifications panel, and then tap the notification that - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 30
to the removable disk and open it. 4. Do one of the following: • Copy the files from the computer to the phone's storage card's root folder. • Copy the files from the phone's storage card to a folder in your computer. 5. After copying the files, unmount the removable disk (that is, the connected - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 31
storage card is almost full, you'll see this icon in the status bar. You can replace the storage card with a new one. 1. With your phone turned off, remove the back cover. Refer to "Removing the back cover." 2. Insert the microSD card into the storage card slot with its gold contacts - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 32
the Web. Search Anywhere sifts through different files, information, and apps on your phone. You can also choose to search the Web using your favorite web search service. From the main Home screen, tap > Search Anywhere. Then enter the first few letters of what you want to search for. Matching - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 33
or phrase in the search box, tap to search the Web using your favorite search service. To find out how to select a search service to use, see "Setting your phone's search options". Setting your phone's search options 1. From the main Home screen, tap > Search Anywhere. 2. When the search box - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 34
something right on the spot. When you enter a new word or phrase, you can readily look it up in popular websites or search services such as Google Search, Wikipedia, YouTube, Google Translate, and Google Dictionary. 1. From the main Home screen, tap > Quick Lookup. 2. If the onscreen keyboard - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 35
sound notifications and music or video playback. Adjusting the ringer volume • Press the VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN button on the right panel of the phone to adjust the ringer volume to your desired level. The Ringer volume window appears on the screen to display the volume levels. • While in the - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 36
tap Settings > Sound > Volume. 2. Drag the volume sliders to the left or right to adjust the volume levels of your phone's ringtone, media playback, alarms, and notifications. Your phone briefly plays a sample tone with the volume being adjusted as you drag a slider. 3. If you want the same volume - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 37
up from Sleep mode Your phone automatically wakes up when you have an incoming call. To wake it up manually, press the POWER/LOCK button. You'll need to unlock the screen. Unlocking the screen Press the bar on the lock screen and then slide your finger down to unlock the screen or answer an - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 38
, ringtone, and notification sound for events such as incoming text, email, and calendar reminders. Tap the Personalize button started. right on the Home screen to get Personalizing your phone with scenes Your phone becomes multiple phones in one when you use scenes. Scenes are personalized Home - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 39
Personalizing 39 You can choose a scene that is suitable for work, play, travel, or your social life. 1. From the main Home screen, tap > Scene. 2. Slide your finger on the screen from right to left to select the scene you want. 3. Tap Apply. Creating a new scene You'll start with an empty - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 40
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 of your phone's onscreen buttons, application screens, option menus, and other items. 1. From the main Home screen, tap > Skin. 2. Slide your finger on the screen from - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 41
collection of wallpapers included in your phone or choose from photos that you have taken with the camera. You can also change your Home screen to use an animated wallpaper. 1. From the main Home screen, tap > Wallpaper. 2. Tap one of the following: HTC wallpapers Live wallpapers Gallery Choose - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 42
new widget. 2. Tap > Widget. 3. Select a widget that you want. 4. Most HTC widgets are available in a variety of designs and sizes to suit your needs. Slide Home screen. 1. Press and hold a widget on the Home screen. The phone vibrates and you'll see a colored box around the widget. Don't lift - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 43
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 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 44
add a new folder. 2. Tap > Folder. 3. Tap New Folder. 4. Press and hold an app icon or a shortcut that you want to move to the folder. The phone then vibrates. Don't lift your finger just yet. - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 45
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. The phone 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 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 46
icon is where you want it, lift your finger. Removing a widget or icon 1. Press and hold the widget or icon you want to remove. The phone 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 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 47
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. The phone then vibrates. Don't lift your finger just yet. 3. Drag the thumbnail to its new position, and then lift your finger. The center thumbnail in Leap - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 48
Sound sets screen, tap New sound set. 3. Enter a new sound set name, then tap Done. The newly created sound set is then added to your phone's list of sound sets. To find out how to assign different tones to the sound set, see "Customizing a sound set". Customizing a sound set You can - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 49
see the Getting started chapter. Be sure to choose the correct sound set before changing the ringtone, notification sounds, and alarm since your phone automatically saves your changes to the current sound set selected. Changing the ringtone 1. From the main Home screen, tap > Ringtone. 2. Scroll - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 50
sound sets you want to delete. 4. Tap Delete. Rearranging or hiding application tabs You can rearrange the tabs at the bottom of some of your phone's 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 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 51
3. Do any of the following: Personalizing 51 Move a tab Press and hold the tab you want to move, and then drag it to its new position. Remove a tab Press and hold a tab you want to hide, then drag it up. When you see a colored box, lift your finger. You cannot hide the tab if it's grayed out. - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 52
calls, be sure to secure the back cover tightly to the phone. Making a call on the Phone dialer screen You can either dial a number directly, or use the To erase the entire entry, press and hold . 3. Tap to close the phone keypad and to see if there are more matching numbers or contacts. To browse - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 53
your contacts list (stored on your phone and online accounts such as Google Account and Exchange ActiveSync) and the phone numbers from the call history. Making international calls Your phone lets you make calls from the U.S. to any phone on the globe. See "Global Phone" in this chapter for more - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 54
of the contact to use, and a speed dial key to assign. 5. Tap Save. Calling a speed dial number 1. From the main Home screen, tap Phone. 2. On the phone keypad: • The number 1 key is generally reserved for your voicemail. Press and hold this key to call voicemail and retrieve your voicemail messages - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 55
Dialer. 2. When the Voice Dialer message box appears and you see "Listening" on the screen, say "Call [name of person]" in a clear voice into the phone. 3. A confirmation message will pop up asking if the person to call is correct. Tap OK if the person is correct or tap Cancel to try - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 56
Home screen, tap > Mail. 2. In your email account's inbox, tap the email that contains the phone number to call. 3. In the email body, tap the phone number. A selection menu then pops up and the phone number is highlighted. The phone will recognize a number as a phone number if the number has - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 57
. Edit the Country Code, IDD Prefix (International Direct Dial), NDD Prefix (National Direct Dial), Area/City Code and National Number Length (length of phone number). . Tap Save. Resetting the Reference Country to the default 1. From the main Home screen, press MENU , and then tap Settings > Call - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 58
call from someone who is not stored in People, only the default caller ID icon and phone number appear on the Incoming call screen. You can use your phone's polite ringer and pocket mode features for receiving calls. To find out how, see the Settings chapter. Answering or rejecting an incoming call - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 59
call and send a text message, press MENU , and then tap Send message. Changing the text message to send out for rejected calls 1. On the Phone dialer screen, press MENU . 2. Tap Settings > Edit default message. 3. Enter the new message, and then tap OK. Muting the ringing sound without rejecting the - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 60
60 Phone calls HTC Caller ID Everytime you make a call or your friend gives you a ring, you get to see your friend's latest status update from social networks like Facebook or Twitter right on the call screen. You also won't miss people's birthdays. You'll see a birthday reminder, if your - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 61
Phone calls 61 Switching between calls If you're already on a call and accept another call, you can choose to . 3. When connected to the second participant, tap (merge). 4. When finished, tap End call. Not all mobile networks support conference calling. Contact Verizon Wireless for details. - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 62
following to end the call: • On the call screen, tap End call. If the phone display is off, press POWER/LOCK to turn on the screen so you can tap End call. • Slide open the Notifications panel, then tap . If the phone number of the person who called is not in your contacts list, you can save - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 63
Using Call history Phone calls 63 Use the Call history to check missed calls number on the Call history screen. Checking calls in the call history 1. From the main Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Tap on the Phone dialer screen. 3. On the Call history screen, you can: • Tap a name or number in the list - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 64
another type of number, for example a home number, tap the Mobile button. • When saving the number to an existing contact, tap a contact stored on your phone, and then select the number type. 4. Tap Save. To find out how to add new contacts or edit the contact information, see the People chapter - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 65
Phone service you must subscribe to a Global Phone calling phone comes with an installed SIM Card that enables you to make and receive calls and text messages while traveling outside of the U.S. in supported destinations. Should your SIM Card be lost or damaged, please follow these instructions - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 66
or damaged while in the U.S., please dial *611 from your Verizon Wireless device or 1-800-922-0204 from any phone to speak with a Customer Service Representative. From outside of the U.S., please refer to the Verizon Wireless Global Support Guide, welcome letter and calling card that came with your - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 67
access and change the settings of various phone services for your phone. Call services may include call forwarding, call waiting, voicemail, and more. Contact Verizon Wireless to find out about the availability of call services for your phone. To open call services, press MENU from the Home screen - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 68
your service provider. Configure channels and language for cell broadcast messages. CDMA call settings If you're using the phone within the United States, or outside of the United States in a CDMA coverage area, you can set the following options: TTY mode Enable TTY (Teletypewriter) support for - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 69
message to listen to or erase, without having to dial into their mailbox, listen to voice instructions, or listen to prior messages. You must be a Verizon Wireless subscriber to use Visual Voice Mail. Setting up Visual Voice Mail 1. On the main Home screen, t�a�p� V��o�i�c�e��M�a�i�l > Visual - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 70
on board an aircraft. A way to turn off the phone function is to switch your phone to Airplane mode. When you enable Airplane mode, all wireless radios on your phone are turned off, including the call function, data services, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi. To turn Airplane mode on or off, you can: • Press - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 71
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, Twitter, and Flickr™ to see their updates and events from these accounts all in one place. And that's not all. If you - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 72
so that you can easily send it via SMS, MMS, email, or Bluetooth. 1. From the main Home screen, tap > People. 2. On the All tab of the People screen, tap Me. If you are logged in to your Facebook account via Facebook for HTC Sense, instead of Me, you will see the name you - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 73
create more Google contacts right from your phone. To find out how, see "Adding a new contact" in this chapter. See "Adding a social network account" in the Accounts and sync chapter for details. See "Adding a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account" in the Email chapter. See "Synchronizing with your - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 74
for a work contact from your Exchange ActiveSync account, and then copy it to your phone. You need to have your Exchange ActiveSync account set up on your phone first. To find out how, see "Adding a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account" in the Email chapter. 1. From the main Home screen, tap - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 75
the Notifications panel, and then tap Matched contacts suggestion. Your phone displays all suggested contacts that you can merge. 2. To list then opens where you can check the account types and information merged. You can choose to tap beside an account type to break the link. 3. When you're done, - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 76
76 People Manually merging contact information 1. From the main Home screen, tap > People. tap or are suggested links). (if there 4. On the screen, you can: • Under Suggest links, tap account. to link the contact to an • Under Add contact, tap one of the options to link to another contact - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 77
you first set up the phone, your contacts from those accounts will appear in the contacts list when you open People. 1 2 3 78 4 6 5 1 Create a new contact. 2 Tap to edit your My contact card. 3 This icon appears when the contact: • Has sent you a new text or email message, or tried to call - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 78
for that contact. 7 Instant status update appears when you've linked the contact to his or her social network account. 8 Tap the photo or icon 's first or last name, email, or company name. You can also type in the first few digits of your contact's phone number. Matching contacts are displayed - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 79
People 79 Filtering your contacts list You can choose to display contacts of a particular type only, for example Google contacts or Facebook contacts. 1. From the main Home screen, tap > People. 2. On the All tab, press MENU , then tap View. 3. Select the types of contacts you want to show in - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 80
SD card feature on the phone. See "Backing up your contacts to the storage card". 3. If you have Google or Exchange ActiveSync accounts set up on your phone, tap the type for for that contact, exchanged messages and phone calls with that contact, updates and events from social networks, and more. - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 81
stored work phone number, Email chapter. Shows the contact's updates and events from social network accounts like Facebook, Twitter, and Flickr. You'll be able to see updates such as posted status messages, uploads, and profile changes from all these accounts. To find out more about Facebook for HTC - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 82
vCard Share the contact information on your phone in different ways such as a text or multimedia message, email, and Bluetooth. Sending someone's contact contact as vCard. You cannot send contact information that's from your Facebook account. 3. Choose how you want to send it. 4. Select the - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 83
Contact groups People 83 Assign contacts to groups so you can easily send a message or email to a whole group. You can also sync groups on your phone 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 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 84
at the right side of the contact name. 4. Tap Save. Sending a message or email to a group You will be charged by your mobile provider for each message sent. 2. On the Groups 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 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 85
People 85 Rearranging your contact groups 1. From the main Home screen, tap > People. 2. On the Groups tab, press MENU , and then tap Rearrange. 3. Press and hold at the end of the group name you want to move. When the row is highlighted, drag it to its new position. 4. Tap Save. Rearranging - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 86
86 People People widget Put the group of people you contact most right on the Home screen of your phone by adding them as the People widget. Using the People widget, you can instantly place a call, send a message, or view details of a favorite contact with a - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 87
People 87 3. Press MENU , and then tap More > Set widget action. 4. On the Select default action screen, tap the communication method you want for the contact. Getting in touch with a contact 1. On the Home screen, go to the People widget. 2. Tap a contact (photo not the name) on the widget. The - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 88
one from the following: QWERTY This layout is similar to a desktop computer keyboard. This is the default keyboard layout. Phone Keypad This layout resembles the traditional mobile phone keypad. Compact QWERTY This layout features two letters on each key. The key size is slightly bigger than on - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 89
another keyboard language (see "Enabling multiple keyboard languages"). Tap to toggle between Multitap and XT9 predictive modes when using the Compact QWERTY or Phone keypad layout. For more information, see "Entering words with predictive text". Tap the Up, Down, Left, or Right key to move the text - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 90
keyboard languages available on your phone, you can choose which depend on the region where you purchased the phone. Changing to the landscape onscreen keyboard When entering use the landscape orientation of the onscreen keyboard. Turn your phone sideways to use a larger keyboard for easy typing. - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 91
Entering words with predictive text Keyboard 91 The onscreen keyboard has predictive text to help you type quickly and accurately. Predictive text input is enabled by default, and word suggestions are displayed as you type. To enter a word in predictive mode, do any of the following: • If you - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 92
Keyboard Adding a word to the predictive text dictionary Your phone comes with a list of words that it references for dictionary if it was not in the dictionary already. You can also add a word to the list manually: 1. From the Home screen, press MENU , and then tap Settings > Language & keyboard > - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 93
cues you to "Speak now", tell your phone what you want to be typed in. First make sure to select the language you'll be using in the Voice input & output settings. See "Setting the voice input language". Since your phone uses Google's speech-recognition service, you need to be connected to the - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 94
> Voice input & output > Voice recognizer settings. 2. Tap Language, then choose the language you want. Available languages depend on the voice input languages supported by Google. Editing text You can select, copy, or cut the text you enter using the onscreen keyboard, then paste it in another text - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 95
Keyboard 95 2. Drag your finger to move the text cursor to a letter within the text that you want to select. It should be easy since the magnifier gives you a bigger view of the text. 3. After positioning the text cursor, lift your finger. The text selection menu then pops up. 4. Do one of the - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 96
& keyboard > Touch Input. Touch Input settings Keyboard types Select the keyboard layout to use. You can choose from QWERTY, Phone Keypad, or Compact QWERTY. International keyboard Add or remove languages from the onscreen keyboard language list. Bilingual prediction Select a secondary - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 97
that reflect the characters of the keys you have tapped as well as characters of nearby keys. Word completion When using the Compact QWERTY or Phone keypad, lets you select from a list of possible combinations based on the characters that appear on the keys that you tapped. Other settings Sound - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 98
main Home screen, tap > Messages. On the All messages screen, all your sent and received messages are neatly grouped into conversations, by contact name or phone number. You can: • Scroll up or down the list of conversations by swiping your finger on the screen. • Tap a contact name or number to - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 99
to send the message. You can also select contact groups as recipients. When you have selected all the message recipients, tap Done. • Enter the complete phone numbers directly in the To field. 4. Tap the box that says "Add text", and then enter your message. 5. Tap Send. Or press BACK to save - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 100
the message. You can also select contact groups as recipients. When you have selected all the message recipients, tap Done. • Enter the complete phone numbers or email address directly in the To field. 4. To add a subject line, press MENU and then tap Add subject. 5. Tap the box that says "Add - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 101
6. Tap and then choose the type of attachment. Messages 101 Picture 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 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 102
102 Messages You can also press MENU , then tap Remove to start over. 8. Tap Send. Or press BACK to save it as a draft. To open and edit a draft message, see "Resuming a draft message". Creating a slideshow In a multimedia message, you can add slides, each containing a photo, video, or audio. 1. - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 103
to resume editing it. 3. When you finish editing the message, 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 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 104
contained in the message Open a link in the message Send to or save an email address contained in the message Forward a message Check message details Tap the phone number. Then choose whether to dial the number or add it to your contacts. Tap the link to open it in the web browser - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 105
multimedia message. See "Sending a multimedia message (MMS)" for details. 3. Tap Send. Replying to another phone number of the contact 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 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 106
106 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 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 107
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. Press and hold the message that you want to lock. 3. Tap Lock message on the - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 108
tap Unlock message on the options menu, and then press and hold 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. On the All messages screen, tap a contact (or phone number - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 109
settings. Received messages Received notification Play notification sound Notification sound Vibrate Receive a notification in the status bar when a new message arrives. Set your phone to play a sound when a new message arrives. Choose a sound that will play when you receive a message. Set your - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 110
when there's a sent or failure notification. Set your phone to vibrate when a new message arrives. Set your phone to show pop-up notifications (not just in the Recipient list settings Show email address Search and display the email addresses of stored contacts when you're adding - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 111
report on the delivery status of your message. Displays the message service center number used. Tap to change the number. It is recommended cause problems in receiving and sending messages View text messages stored on your SIM card. You can also delete or copy these messages to your phone's memory - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 112
Voicemail notification settings Play notification sound Notification sound Vibrate Set your phone to play a sound when a sent or failure notification is received. Choose a sound that will play when there's a sent or failure notification. Set your phone to vibrate when a new voicemail arrives. - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 113
and sync Synchronizing with online accounts About online accounts These are some of the types of information your phone can sync with your online accounts: • Gmail™ and Exchange ActiveSync email. For details, see the Email chapter. • Google and Exchange ActiveSync contacts, as well as your friends - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 114
resetting your phone" in the Backup, update and reset chapter. Adding more Google Accounts You can add more than one Google Account on your phone. However, subsequent Google Accounts can only sync contacts, emails, and calendar events. Other Google services use the first Google Account you added - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 115
you provided when you created your Google Account. Follow the instructions in the email to reset your password. If you don't have an alternate email address or cannot access the email account you used to create your Google Account, you can reset your Google Account after 24 hours by answering the - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 116
. If this is cleared, you will need to sync accounts manually. For instructions on doing this, see "Synchronizing an account manually". Synchronizing an account manually 1. From the main Home screen, press MENU Settings > Accounts & sync. 2. Tap the account that you want to sync. 3. Tap Sync now - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 117
online service itself. You cannot remove some accounts, such as the first Google Account you signed into on the phone, except by deleting all personal information from your phone with a hard reset. For instructions on doing this, see "Restarting or factory resetting your phone" in the Backup, update - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 118
. You need a microSD card inserted into your phone to be able to sync multimedia files and documents. Downloading and installing HTC Sync Download HTC Sync from our support website (www.htc.com/support) and install it on your computer. Visit our support website from time to time to check for the - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 119
Accounts and sync 119 Setting up HTC Sync to recognize your phone After installing HTC Sync, the HTC Connect icon is added to your computer's system tray (check the bottom-right side of your computer screen). You can double-click this icon to open HTC Sync. 1. Connect your phone to your computer - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 120
from, and then click Add. 3. Choose the folder that contains your audio files, and then click OK. All supported audio files added to this folder will also be copied to your phone's storage card during synchronization. 4. Select Sync music files from iTunes and Windows Media Player if you're using - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 121
Accounts and sync 121 Gallery You can choose to automatically copy your phone camera shots to your computer. At the same time, when you select a folder from your computer, the photos and videos stored in it are also synchronized on your phone's storage card. You can sync photos and videos in these - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 122
122 Accounts and sync Calendar Your phone can sync appointments and events with your calendar in Outlook ( on both the phone and computer, choose which information you want to keep. Only the calendar fields supported on your phone will be synchronized. People Sync your phone contacts with your - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 123
Excel (*.xls), and PowerPoint (*.ppt), PDF files (*.pdf), text files (*.txt). • To sync email attachments stored on your phone's storage card to your computer, you must set up an Exchange ActiveSync or POP3/IMAP email account on your phone using Mail. For more information on how to do this, see the - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 124
124 Accounts and sync 1. On the Device panel, click Documents, and then click the On button. Turning Documents sync on means you want this category included every time you sync your computer and phone. 2. To sync email attachments that you've stored on your phone's storage card, select Copy all - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 125
the Device panel of HTC Sync, click Overview. 2. Click Application installer. 3. Browse for the application file on your computer, and then click Open. The installation process starts on your phone. 4. Check your phone's screen to see if there are additional instructions to complete the installation - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 126
your Facebook account is linked to Facebook for HTC Sense on your phone. (If you did not do this, see the Accounts and sync chapter to find out how to sign in to Facebook for HTC Sense.) With Facebook for HTC Sense, you can: • See all your Facebook contacts and their instant status updates in People - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 127
the Photos, videos, and music chapter. • Check your friends' Facebook status updates in Friend Stream. See "Friend Stream" to find out the things you the Calendar app. See the Calendar chapter for details. Tweeting on your phone You can post and read tweets, send and receive direct messages, search - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 128
when you first turned on the phone, you can do one of the following: • Sign in to your Twitter account from Peep. From the main Home screen, tap > Peep, then follow the onscreen instructions. • Add the Twitter for HTC Sense account in Settings > Accounts & sync. To find out how, see "Adding - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 129
Social 129 1 Tap in this area to compose and send a tweet. 2 Tap a person's name to check profile details and all of his or her tweets. 3 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. 4 Press and - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 130
130 Social Searching for Twitter users to follow 1. On the Peep screen, press the SEARCH button. 2. Type a Twitter name in the search box. You can also narrow down the search when you tap > Users. 3. Tap . 4. In the list of search results, tap the Twitter user you want to follow. 5. Press MENU , - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 131
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. Send & receive Set the frequency to check for new tweets and set the number of tweets to download. Services Set your photo hosting site, photo quality - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 132
open a menu where you can quickly choose how to communicate with the contact. 3 When you tap someone's status update, you can: • Open Peep and view all tweets. See "Tweeting on your phone" in this chapter. • Write a comment. Like or unlike someone's Facebook posts. • Look at someone's album photos - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 133
1. From the main Home screen, tap > Friend Stream. 2. On the All updates tab, tap the box that says "What's on your mind?". 3. Enter your status update. 4. If you do not want to send the status update to all your social network accounts, tap and clear the check boxes of the social networks to - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 134
using the Gallery app. See the Photos, videos, and music chapter. 2 Type what you think about the person's status update. 3 Like or unlike the person's status update. Checking notifications from your social networks Slide to the Notifications tab to easily see a single feed of your notifications - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 135
instant messaging program. It lets you communicate with other people that also use Google Talk. If you signed in to your Google Account when you first set up the phone, you are already signed in to Google Talk. Chatting with friends 1. From the main Home screen, tap > Talk. 2. Tap a friend in the - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 136
off record Switch chats Friends list Add to chat End chat More Your Google Talk messages are stored in the Chats folder of your Gmail account. Tap this option if you don't want to store your chat messages. If you have more than one chat going, tap this to switch chat - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 137
Social 137 Changing your online status and picture 1. From the main Home screen, tap > Talk. 2. In the Friends list, tap your name to open the Set Status screen. 3. Enter your new status message, or press BACK to choose a custom status from the list. 4. Tap the online status beside your - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 138
138 Social Make a friend popular 1. Press MENU , and then tap All friends. 2. Press and hold a friend's name, and then tap Always show friend. Block a friend You can block a friend from sending you messages. When blocked, your friend is removed from the Friends list and is added to the blocked - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 139
™ allows you to make and receive unlimited Skype-to-Skype calls or instant messages to anyone on Skype around the world. With Skype on your phone, you can now talk to your heart's content from anywhere. For more information, please visit www.verizonwireless.com/skype. From the main Home screen - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 140
Google's web-based email service. When you first set up your phone, make sure you sign into your Google Account so you can send and receive Gmail messages. 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 your phone, and then - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 141
tap appears. > Gmail. Your inbox 2. Do any of the following: View more email messages Read a new email message Select messages and conversations Display messages and conversations of another label Switch to your other Gmail account Refresh the Inbox If the Inbox is full, swipe your finger up the - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 142
, tap > Gmail. 2. In the Inbox, press MENU and then tap Compose. 3. If you've set up multiple Google Accounts on your phone, choose which Gmail address you want to use for sending your email. Tap the box that shows your current Gmail address, and then tap another address that you want to use - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 143
phone plays a ringtone or vibrates when you receive a new email. A new email icon also appears on the notifications area of the status bar to tell you that you have a new email. For more information on email mail folder in your Google Account. • Tap Delete to delete the conversation from your Inbox. - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 144
or next conversation in • Press MENU to see more options. Replying to or forwarding an email message 1. From the main Home screen, tap > Gmail. 2. In the Inbox, tap the email message or conversation. If the email message is long, swipe your finger up the screen. 3. To reply to the sender, tap - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 145
messages in your Gmail account on the web are included (except those labeled Trash or Spam), not just those that you've synchronized onto your phone. 1. From the main in your Inbox or any other conversation list. Starring an email message or conversation You can star an important message or a - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 146
146 Email To unstar a message or conversation, touch its star again. You can also tap a star in a conversation list to unstar all messages in that conversation. Labeling - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 147
Email 147 Cleaning up your Inbox You can clean up your Inbox by future messages for that conversation. Report as spam Press MENU , and then tap Report spam. The Gmail webmail service works hard to prevent spam (unwanted and unsolicited "junk" mail) from reaching your Inbox. But when spam - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 148
to tap the arrow to access it. Select which conversation to display after you delete or archive a conversation. Adjust the size of text in your email messages. When selected, this adds a check box to the left of each conversation so you can add it to a batch. Remove the searches you have - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 149
Vibrate Notify once Email 149 Make your phone vibrate when you receive a new email message. When cleared, you are notified every time you receive a new email message. Changing Gmail synchronization settings 1. From the main Home screen, tap > Gmail. 2. In the Inbox, press MENU , and then tap - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 150
webmail and other POP3 or IMAP email accounts. You can also set up and use your Exchange ActiveSync email on your phone. Adding a POP3/IMAP email account account You can add one or more Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts on your phone. You can sync with Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Service - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 151
not support auto-detect, you'll need to enter your Exchange Server settings after you tap Next. Ask your Exchange Server administrator for details. 4. Choose the types of information you want to sync. Also choose how often you want to update and sync email to your phone. 5. Enter your account name - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 152
in one place without having to switch to different accounts. Just tap the bar that shows the current email account, and then tap All accounts. Email messages are color coded so you can easily distinguish which email accounts they belong to. Up to 15 email accounts can be shown in the unified inbox. - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 153
your automatic synchronization settings are, you can also synchronize your sent and received emails manually at any time. • While in the account you want to sync, press MENU , and then tap Refresh. • If you have several email accounts, you can refresh them all at the same time. Go to the unified - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 154
quickly browse through your inbox by using finger gestures. 1. Choose a sorting order for displaying your email messages. See "Sorting email messages". 2. Press and hold your two fingers on any email message, and then slightly drag downward without lifting your fingers. Your screen then jumps to the - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 155
the selected messages: 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. Go to the Received tab or any other tab (except - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 156
email message 1. From the main Home screen, tap > Mail. 2. Switch to the email account that you want to use for sending email. 3. On the email account the company directory if you have set up an Exchange ActiveSync account on your phone. When you have selected all the message recipients, tap Done - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 157
6. To add an attachment, press MENU from the following options: Email 157 , tap Attach, and choose Picture Video Audio App recommendation available or Airplane mode is on when you send your email, the email will be saved to the Outbox folder. Once there's Wi-Fi or data connection available, the - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 158
3. When you finish editing the message, tap Send. Reading and replying to an email message 1. From the main 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 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 159
Working with Exchange ActiveSync email If you sync your phone with your work Exchange ActiveSync account, you can read, reply, send, and manage email in the same easy way as with a POP3/IMAP account. In addition, you can also use some powerful Exchange features. Flagging an email While viewing the - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 160
that you send bcc'd to yourself. Notification settings Set email notification settings. Delete account Tap to delete the email account. 4. Press BACK to save your changes. Deleting an email account 1. Switch to the email account you want to delete. 2. Press MENU , and then tap More > Settings - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 161
and you have added it on your phone, you can sync your phone's Calendar with your Exchange ActiveSync calendar events. See the Email and Accounts and sync chapters for details. If you've signed in to your social network accounts such as Facebook, birthdays and events of friends from your social - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 162
to add your event. • Select PC Sync to create calendar events on your phone. You can sync them with your computer using HTC Sync. For details, see the Accounts and sync chapter. • Select your Exchange ActiveSync account to create an Exchange ActiveSync calendar event. 4. Enter a name for the event - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 163
to create and add the event in your Google Calendar. An invitation email will be sent to your guests using your Google Account. 1. Open Calendar and create a new event. Tap the Calendar field and then select your Google Account (or one of your other Google Calendars). For the steps, see "Creating - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 164
Sending a meeting request using Calendar (Exchange ActiveSync only) If you have an Exchange ActiveSync account set up on your phone, you can use Calendar to create a meeting appointment and send a meeting request email to the people you want to invite to your meeting. 1. Open Calendar and create - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 165
Calendar 165 • Press and hold a day to open an options menu from which you can also choose to create an event or switch to either Day or Agenda view. • Slide your finger up or down the screen to view earlier or later months. Day and Agenda views Day view displays a list of the events of one day and - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 166
166 Calendar The color bars on the left side of the events indicate the type of calendar in which the event is part of. To find out what each color represents, press MENU and then tap More > Calendars. When in Day view, slide left or right across the screen to view earlier or later days. - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 167
do the following: • Find the event's location in Maps. • Call any phone number included in the event location or description. • Check the participants of the re invited to. • If it's an Exchange ActiveSync calendar event, reply by email to the organizer or to all the guests. Press MENU , and then - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 168
future occurrences in your Calendar. Sharing an event (vCalendar) You can share a calendar event as a vCalendar to someone's phone using Bluetooth or by sending it as a file attachment with your email or message. 1. While viewing an event, press MENU , and then tap Share vCalendar. 2. Do one of the - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 169
Calendar 169 account that's selected in the Mail app will be used to send. For more information, see the Email chapter. • Tap Message. A new message window opens and automatically includes the vCalendar as a multimedia attachment. For more information, see the Messages chapter. Calendar event - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 170
calendars You can select which calendars to show or hide on your phone's Calendar, and which ones to keep synchronized. Showing or hiding to remove from your calendars list, and then tap OK. 4. Press BACK to update Calendar with the new changes and return to the Calendar view you were viewing. - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 171
3. Select a Google Calendar to add to your calendars list, and then tap OK. 4. Press BACK to update Calendar with the new changes and return to the Calendar view you were viewing. Changing Calendar settings You can an alert, send you a notification, or turn off event notifications on your phone. - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 172
how soon before an event you want to be notified. Choose a ringtone to sound when you receive an event reminder. Choose whether you want your phone to vibrate when you receive an event notification. Hide declined events Choose whether to show or hide events to which you've declined invitations - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 173
About the Calendar widget Calendar 173 There's a Calendar widget available that you can add to your Home screen, and it comes in different calendar views. Tapping a day or event on the widget brings you to the Calendar app. To find out how you can add a widget, see "Personalizing your Home screen - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 174
. See "Checking weather" for details. If you want to show the time of another city, you can: • Edit the widget settings. Press and hold the HTC Clock widget on the Home screen, then drag it to the Edit button. Select the city you want to show. • Add another clock widget to - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 175
Get more from the Clock app than just the regular date and time. Use your phone as a desk clock complete with weather information. Or let it serve as a alarm clock, stopwatch, and countdown timer. To open the Clock app, tap the HTC Clock widget on the Home screen. Tap the tabs at the bottom row or - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 176
app. 3 Shows the battery charge level. You'll see it only when your phone is plugged with the power adapter or connected to your computer. 4 Tap to dim screen again, tap anywhere on the screen or press the BACK button on your phone. 5 Tap to dim the screen and go into screensaver mode. When in - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 177
the globe simultaneously. You can also set your home city, add more cities to the world clock list, and manually set your time zone, date, and time. Setting your home city 1. Tap the HTC Clock widget on the Home screen. 2. Tap the World Clock tab. 3. Press MENU and then tap Home settings - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 178
178 Clock and Weather Setting the time zone, date, and time To set the time zone, date, and time on your phone manually, you need to turn off auto time synchronization first. 1. Tap the HTC Clock widget on the Home screen. 2. Tap the World Clock tab. 3. Press MENU and then tap Local time settings - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 179
and time in these cities. In addition to the current and home cities, the World Clock screen can display up to 15 cities. 1. Tap the HTC Clock widget on the Home screen. 2. Tap the World Clock tab. 3. Tap Add city. Enter the city name you want to add. As you enter - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 180
alarm and then tap OK. • Select the Vibrate check box if you want your phone to also vibrate when the alarm goes off. 6. When you've finished setting the and then tap Add alarm. while you're on Deleting an alarm 1. Tap the HTC Clock widget on the Home screen. 2. Tap the Alarms tab. 3. On the - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 181
as the alarm volume, how long to snooze the alarm, and more. 1. Tap the HTC Clock widget on the Home screen. 2. Tap the Alarms tab. 3. On the Alarms mode Selected by default, this option allows the alarm to sound even when your phone's volume is set to silent mode. Clear this check box if you want - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 182
forecasts of other cities around the globe. If you declined to turn location service on during first-time setup of your phone, turn location service on so that you'll be able to check your current location's weather on the HTC Clock widget and Weather app. From the main Home screen, press MENU , and - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 183
Clock and Weather 183 4. The Weather app automatically downloads and displays the latest weather updates. Tap to update the information anytime. 5. To see more weather details on the Web, tap Weather at the bottom center of the Weather screen. Adding a city to the - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 184
when opened Select this check box to refresh weather updates every time you open the Weather app. Update automatically Select this check box to automatically download weather updates. Update schedule Set an auto update schedule. Temperature scale Choose whether to display weather in Celsius - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 185
updates to your email, social network accounts, and other synchronized information. 1. From the main Home screen, press MENU , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Wireless lets you connect to Verizon Wireless's partner networks and access data services when you're out of Verizon Wireless's coverage area. - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 186
connections 1. From the main Home screen, press MENU , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Wireless & networks > Mobile networks, and then select the Data roaming check box. Selecting the network to connect to when roaming Your phone is set to Global mode and we've designed it to automatically search for - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 187
network 1. From the main Home screen, press MENU , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Wireless & networks, and then select the Wi-Fi check box to turn Wi-Fi on. The phone then scans for available wireless networks. 3. Tap Wi-Fi settings. The network names and security settings of detected Wi-Fi networks - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 188
Wi-Fi icon appears in the status bar and tells you the approximate signal strength (number of bands that light up). The next time your phone connects to a previously accessed secured wireless network, you won't be asked to enter the key or other security information again, unless you reset your - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 189
the wireless network settings on your phone, tap Forget. You'll need to enter the settings again if you want to connect to this wireless Settings. 2. Tap Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings. Detected Wi-Fi networks are displayed in the Wi-Fi networks section. 3. To manually scan for available - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 190
establish a Wi-Fi or data connection before you can start a VPN connection. For information about setting up and using these connections on your phone, see "Data connection" and "Wi-Fi" in this chapter. Setting up secure credential storage If your network administrator tells you to download and - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 191
added to the VPNs section of the VPN settings screen. Connecting to a VPN 1. From the main Home screen, press MENU , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Wireless & networks > VPN settings. 3. In the VPNs section, tap the VPN that you want to connect to. 4. When asked, enter your log in credentials, and - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 192
for your computer? No problem. Use your phone's data connection to connect your computer to the Internet. Before you can use your phone as a modem, be sure to install HTC Sync on your computer first. To find out how, see "Synchronizing with your computer" in the Accounts and sync chapter. 1. Make - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 193
in the Accounts and sync or VPN), Internet Pass-through will only support TCP protocol. 2. Connect the phone to the computer using the provided USB phone as a wireless router Use your phone as a wireless hotspot for up to five Wi-Fi enabled devices with the 3G Mobile Hotspot app from Verizon Wireless - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 194
people need to enter on their device so they can connect and use your phone as a wireless router. 5. Select the 3G Mobile Hotspot check box to turn on your phone's wireless router. Your phone is ready to be used as a wireless router when you see on the status bar. 3G Mobile Hotspot is subject to - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 195
Web browser Using your phone's web browser You must have an active data connection or Wi-Fi connection to access the Internet. Do one of the following to open the - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 196
MENU , and then tap More > Settings > Landscape-only display. 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 MENU , tap More - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 197
Web browser 197 Choosing when to show Flash content Choose which Flash® content you want to see by switching to On demand. By switching to On demand, you decide when Flash content appear on a webpage. 1. From the browser screen, press MENU , and then tap More > Settings > Enable plugins. 2. Tap On - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 198
to the clipboard. You can paste the email address later when creating a new contact or sending a new email message. Selecting an address or phone number in a webpage You can map an address or call a phone number on a webpage. Link Location address Phone number What to do Tap the address to - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 199
Web browser 199 Switching between browser windows 1. While viewing a web page, do one of the following: • Press MENU and then tap Windows. • Pinch the screen (zoom out) until you see the other browser windows. 2. Select the browser window you want to view by sliding your finger on the screen from - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 200
browser, then go to the website where you can download the app you want. 2. Follow the website's instructions for downloading the app. Before you can install the downloaded app, you need to set your phone to allow installation of third-party apps. From the Home screen, press MENU , then tap Settings - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 201
Wikipedia, YouTube, or Google Dictionary. • Get a translation of the text from Google Translate. • Share the text in a new email, text, or multimedia message or in your status update on a social network. Finding text within a webpage 1. While viewing a webpage, press MENU and then tap More > Find on - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 202
202 Web browser 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. 1 1 Start and end markers. Drag to increase or decrease the text selection area. To select text in a link, press and hold the link, and then tap Copy - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 203
message or in your status update on a social network such as Twitter. See the Email, Messages, and Social chapters for more information on using these features. Viewing bookmarks and previously visited pages You can store as many bookmarks as you want on your phone. You can also access a convenient - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 204
204 Web browser Editing a bookmark 1. While viewing a webpage, press MENU , and then tap Bookmarks. 2. On the Bookmarks tab , press MENU and then tap Edit. 3. Tap the bookmark you want to edit. 4. Enter your changes, and then tap Edit. Viewing a previously visited page 1. While viewing a webpage, - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 205
Web browser 205 Changing the view of bookmarks or most visited pages 1. While viewing a webpage, press MENU , and then tap Bookmarks. 2. On the Bookmarks tab or the Most visited tab , press MENU, and then tap Thumbnails, List, or Grid to change the view. For example, if you are in Thumbnails view - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 206
Bluetooth when not in use to save battery power, or in places where using a wireless device is prohibited, such as on board an aircraft and in hospitals. Changing the phone name The phone name identifies your phone to other devices. 1. From the main Home screen, press MENU , and then tap Settings - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 207
car kit must support the A2DP Bluetooth profile. • Before you connect your headset, you need to make it discoverable so your phone can find it. You can find out how to do this by referring to your headset manual. 1. From the main Home screen, press MENU , and then tap Settings > Wireless & networks - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 208
on your phone, and then turning on the headset. However, you might have to connect manually if your to the headset or car kit, follow the instructions in "Unpairing from a Bluetooth device", and then screen, press MENU , and then tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Bluetooth settings. 2. In the - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 209
Audio files Before you begin, set the receiving device to discoverable mode. Refer to the device's documentation for instructions on receiving information over Bluetooth. The first time you transfer information between your phone and another device, you need to enter or confirm a security passcode. - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 210
the other device are paired, and you will not need to exchange passcodes to transfer information in the future. 1. On your phone, open the app that contains the information or file you want to send. 2. Follow the steps for the type of item you want to send: - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 211
, or confirm the auto-generated passcode. 7. On the receiving device, accept the file. Where sent information is saved When you send information from your phone using Bluetooth, the location where it's saved depends on the type of information and the receiving device. If you send a calendar event or - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 212
Settings > Wireless & networks > Bluetooth settings. 2. If the Bluetooth check box is not selected, select it to turn Bluetooth on. 3. Select the Discoverable check box. 4. On the sending device, send one or more files to your phone. Refer to the device's documentation for instructions on sending - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 213
to automatically receive files from the sending device in the future, select the Always check box. 7. Tap Accept or OK. 8. When your phone receives a file transfer request notification, slide down the Notifications panel, tap the incoming file notification, and then tap Accept. 9. When a file is - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 214
214 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 main Home screen, tap . 2. On the Personalize screen, tap Folder > Bluetooth received. 3. Press and hold the - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 215
Whether traveling for business or fun, enjoy taking photos and videos of your trip and encounters with your phone's camera. Be sure to plug in your microSD card before you use your phone's camera. Photos and videos captured with the camera will be stored onto your microSD card. • To open the - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 216
216 Camera 1 Auto focus indicator See "Auto focusing". 2 Zoom bar See "Zooming". 3 Gallery button See the "Photos, videos, and music" chapter. 4 Effects button See "Adding effects". 5 Shutter release/ Record button Tap to take a photo or start capturing video. 6 Flash button See " - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 217
Taking a photo Camera 217 1. From the main Home screen, tap > Camera. 2. Before taking the photo, you can zoom in or out first on your subject. To find out how, see "Zooming". 3. Tap the Flash button repeatedly to choose a flash mode depending on your lighting conditions. Auto flash Flash - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 218
218 Camera 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. Let the camera auto focus on the center of the screen. Or you can tap another area on the screen that you want to focus on. Face - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 219
Recording video Camera 219 1. From the main Home screen, tap > Camcorder. 2. Choose the video quality and other camera settings you want to use. See "Changing camera settings" for details. To record video in HD, set video quality to HD 720P. Or for sharing on the Web, select Online (HD). 3. - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 220
flash or Flash on in photo mode or Light on in video mode, it turns back on after you answer and end the call. Your phone's battery level reaches 15% or lower Recharge the battery so that the camera can have enough battery power to use the flash. Cold weather may - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 221
the effect. After capturing After capturing a photo or video, the Review screen will display the photo or the starting image of the video video. Share. Send the photo or video to another phone or your computer using Bluetooth, send it by email, or select a social network where you want to upload - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 222
face detection. Switch camera Self-timer (photo mode only) Image adjustments White balance Resolution/Video quality ISO (photo mode only) Review duration Lets you switch between using your phone's main camera or front camera. If you need to take a group photo or your own photo, you can set a time - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 223
Camera 223 Widescreen (photo mode only) Geo-tag photos (photo mode only) Mirror mode (front camera only) Auto focus Face detection (photo mode only) Shutter sound Grid (photo mode only) Record with audio (video mode only) Reset to default When this check box is selected (default), photo - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 224
Photos, videos, and music Browsing your 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, - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 225
Photos, videos, and music 225 under My favorites. • All photos lets you view all photos that are stored in all the folders on the storage card. • All videos lets you view all videos that are stored in all the folders on the storage card. • All downloads lets you view photos and videos that you - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 226
, 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: • While in grid view, slide your finger up or down to scroll through the - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 227
Photos, videos, and music 227 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. • You can also use pinch zooming. Press your thumb and index finger on the screen and then - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 228
228 Photos, videos, and music Editing your photos Do basic editing tasks on your photos such as rotate and crop. You can also enhance your photos by applying effects such as high contrast, vintage, and more. Rotating a photo 1. On the Gallery app's Albums screen, tap an album. 2. Press and hold on - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 229
via email or MMS. You can also send them to another phone or your computer using Bluetooth. Sending photos or videos by email You can send several photos, videos, or both in an email message. Send. If you selected Mail and you have multiple email accounts, the default email account will be used. - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 230
You can select several photos, videos, or both and send them to someone's phone or your computer using Bluetooth. 1. From the main Home screen, tap > Gallery next few steps, you'll be asked to turn on Bluetooth on your phone and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device so the files can be sent. - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 231
photos or videos on Facebook You need to be logged in to your Facebook account to be able to upload photos or videos. 1. From the main Home screen or videos you want to share are in. 3. Tap , and then tap Facebook for HTC Sense. 4. Select the photos or videos you want to share and then tap Next. - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 232
privacy settings for the uploaded photos or videos. 9. Tap Done. Sharing photos or videos on Flickr You need to be logged in to your Flickr account to be able to upload photos or videos. 1. From the main Home screen, tap > Gallery. 2. Tap the album where the photos or videos you want - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 233
for the uploaded photos or videos. 9. Tap Done. Sharing photos on Picasa You need to be signed in to a Google Account to be able to upload photos to the Picasa™ photo organizing service. 1. From the main Home screen, tap > Gallery. 2. Tap the album where the photos you want to share are in - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 234
the same way as how you view photos in your storage card. Viewing photos on Flickr You need to be logged in to your Flickr account to view Flickr photos. 1. From the main Home screen, tap > Gallery. 2. Tap the Flickr tab. You may be asked to give authorization for the app - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 235
Photos, videos, and music 235 Commenting photos in your social networks Add comments to your uploaded photos as well as your friends'. 1. Do one of the following: • While browsing online albums, press and hold a photo and then tap Add comment. • While viewing a photo in full screen, tap anywhere on - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 236
236 Photos, videos, and music Listening to music Enjoy listening to songs and music on your phone using the Music app. You need to copy music files to your storage card first to use the Music app to play music. To find - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 237
Photos, videos, and music 237 3 Tap to check out featured albums from V CAST Music, Verizon Wireless's music store. 4 Go to the Library. 5 Go to the previous song in the Now playing list. 6 Play, pause, or resume playing the song. 7 Go to - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 238
through your albums Swipe your finger left or right across the screen to go to the next or previous music album. When you turn your phone sideways to the left, you get a wider view of your screen and can skim through your albums with more ease. • If you have lots of - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 239
Photos, videos, and music 239 When you tap a song in a category to play it, the Now playing list is updated with the song list from your selected category. Creating a playlist Personalize your music experience by creating music playlists. Make a playlist containing just your favorite songs - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 240
240 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 MENU , and then choose - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 241
You can choose a song from the Music app's Library and set it as your phone's ringtone or a ringtone for a certain contact. 1. From the main Home screen, an MP3 ringtone". 6. In the Set as ringtone options menu, tap Phone ringtone or Contact ringtone. If you select Contact ringtone, you need - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 242
242 Photos, videos, and music 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. On the Playback screen, press MENU , and then tap More > Set as ringtone > Trim the ringtone. 2. Use the onscreen controls to - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 243
be in the ringtone list and selected. Sharing music using Bluetooth You can choose a song from the Music app's Library and send it to someone's phone or your computer using Bluetooth. 1. From the main Home screen, tap > Music. 2. Tap to go to the Library. 3. In the Library, tap the song that - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 244
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 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 245
Photos, videos, and music 245 4. Choose the device on your network where you want to play the media. 5. Once connected to the other device, your phone opens up the Controller screen where you can tap: Controls To Play the media on the other device. Pause the music or video playback. Play - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 246
the Notifications panel, and then tap the device you're connected to. 6. To stop sharing your media, tap from the other device. to disconnect your phone Until you disconnect the phone from the other device, other media that you open from the Gallery or Music app are shared on the other device. - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 247
Maps and location Turning on location services In order to find your location on your phone, you need to enable location sources. 1. From the main Home screen, press MENU , and then tap Settings > Location. 2. Under Location ON Settings, tap the location services you want to use. Using Google Maps - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 248
248 Maps and location To find your location with Google Maps, you need to enable location sources. See "Turning on location services" in this chapter to learn how. 1. From the main Home screen, tap > Maps. 2. Tap to show your current location. The blue marker shows your location - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 249
Maps and location 249 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. From the main Home screen, tap > Maps. 2. Enter the place you want to search in the search box. As you enter the - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 250
to find, such as the nearest gas station or ATM kiosk. Before you use Places, you need to enable location sources. See "Turning on location services" in this chapter to learn how. 1. From the main Home screen, tap > Places. 2. Tap the place you want to search. 3. Do any of the following - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 251
Maps and location 251 Getting directions Get detailed directions to your destination. Google Maps can provide directions for travel by foot, public transportation, or car. 1. From the main Home screen, tap > Maps. 2. While viewing a map, press MENU , and then tap Directions. 3. Use your - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 252
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 send text and email messages, make phone calls, and get directions to your friends' locations. Your location is - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 253
Footprints Maps and location 253 HTC Footprints™ provides an easy way to record favorite places and revisit those precise GPS position and other information about that location such as the street address and phone number. The next time you want to visit the same place, simply access the footprint. - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 254
, 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. While on Footprints, tap a category. 2. Press and hold the footprint you want to edit or - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 255
footprints Bring back footprints you previously backed up to the storage card to your phone. You can also import .kmz files that you saved in other applications, or and then tap the file you want to import. If a footprint on your phone is the same as the one you want to import, you're asked whether - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 256
256 Maps and location Using VZ Navigator VZ Navigator® tells you where you are and what's nearby using Bing™ search. Transform your phone into a powerful navigation device so you can discover destinations around town or around the globe. From the main Home screen, tap > VZ Navigator. For more - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 257
certain YouTube functions such as video sharing, sign in using your YouTube or Google Account, if you're asked to do so. 1. From the main Home screen video to watch it. 3. While watching a video, you can: • Turn your phone sideways or double-tap the screen to watch the video in full screen. • Tap - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 258
258 More apps Searching for videos 1. On the YouTube main screen, press SEARCH . 2. Enter a search keyword, and then tap . 3. Scroll through the results and tap a video to watch it. You also have the option to show results that were just recently posted. Tap All time, and then select a time - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 259
with yesterday's stories. Use the News app to subscribe to news feeds that cover breaking news, sports, top blogs, and more. You can also get updates based on specific keywords you want. From the main Home screen, tap > News. 12 1 Subscriptions tab. Tap to list the channels you've subscribed to - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 260
260 More apps Subscribing to news channels 1. From the main Home screen, tap > News. 2. On the Subscriptions tab, tap Add feeds. 3. Do one of the following: Tap Any category (such as Blogs, Entertainment, and more) Search more To Choose from popular news feeds. Enter a keyword to search the - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 261
whole story, tap Read full article. This opens the story in the web browser. See "Using your phone's web browser" in the Web browser chapter to learn how to navigate the web page. Manually checking for new stories On the Subscriptions tab, press MENU , and then tap Refresh. Starring a story Star - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 262
Accounts & sync Manage sync options and general News settings. Update when opened Update the content of the channels you've subscribed to every time you open the News app. Update schedule Choose a time interval when the channels you've subscribed to are updated. Select Manual on your phone. From - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 263
to open. 2. While viewing a file, you can: • Slide your finger on the screen to pan or go through the pages of the file. • Turn your phone left sideways to view the file in landscape mode. • To zoom in, spread your thumb and index finger across the screen. To zoom out, pinch - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 264
, then tap Save (or More > Save as) to keep your changes. Keeping track of your stocks Use the Stocks app to get the latest stock updates for stock quotes and market indices you follow. From the main Home screen, tap > Stocks. 1 6 5 2 34 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 265
More apps 265 1 Tap an item to view from the list of stock quotes and market indices. 2 Tap to update the stock information. 3 Tap to add a stock quote or stock market index. 4 Slide to other tabs to view up to two years of an item's - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 266
266 More apps Manually updating stock information On the Stocks main screen, press MENU , and then tap Update. Changing update schedule and color settings Downloading stock information automatically may incur additional fees from Verizon Wireless. In the Stocks app, press MENU , tap Settings, and - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 267
More apps 267 The first time you open FM Radio, it automatically scans for available FM stations, saves them as presets, and plays the first FM station found. 8 1 2 7 3 6 45 1 Drag to tune in to a frequency on the FM band. 2 Tap to fine tune the radio frequency by -0.1 MHz. 3 View the All - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 268
. • Press the VOLUME UP and VOLUME DOWN buttons on the side of the phone to adjust the volume. • To repeat scanning and saving of FM stations, press and you can still listen to the radio while using other apps on your phone. To go back to the FM Radio screen, slide open the Notifications panel - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 269
's microphone near your mouth. 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 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 270
Save. Using Flashlight Never get caught in the dark again. Use the Flashlight app to turn on your phone's LED flashlight to shine a light wherever you need it. From the main Home screen, tap > Flashlight MENU to switch to Auto flash, SOS, or Manual mode. • To close the flashlight, press BACK . - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 271
with just a few taps of your finger. To access Android Market, you must first connect to the Internet using your phone's Wi-Fi or data connection and sign in to your Google Account. Paid apps are currently only available in certain countries. Finding and installing an app When you install apps from - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 272
to your personal information or access to certain functions or settings of your phone. 5. If you agree to the conditions, tap OK to begin the Google Checkout screen to pay for the app before it's downloaded to your phone. You can uninstall an app for a refund within a limited time after your - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 273
to purchase items from Android Market. To create a Google Checkout account, do one of the following: • On your computer, go to http://checkout.google.com. • The first time you use your phone to buy an app from Android Market, follow the prompts onscreen to enter your billing information. When - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 274
with your circle of friends. For your friends to link to the app and download it from Android Market, they must be using an Android phone. 1. From the main Home screen, tap . 2. Press MENU , and then tap Share. You'll then see the list of games and apps that you downloaded - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 275
. Send the link using your POP3/IMAP or Exchange ActiveSync email account. See the Email chapter. Send the link in a text message. Share the link in Twitter. When your friends see the link in your sent message, email, or status update, they can simply tap the link to go directly to the game or - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 276
PIN, or a lock pattern. Your screen lock will be asked every time your phone is turned on or when it's idle for a certain period of time. 1. previously created. Pattern Set a screen lock pattern by following the onscreen instructions. PIN Set a numeric password of at least four digits. Password - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 277
you've forgotten your screen lock pattern, you have up to five attempts to try and unlock your phone. If this fails, you can unlock your phone by entering your Google Account user name and password. 1. On the unlock screen, enter your lock pattern. 2. After the fifth attempt and you're asked to wait - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 278
when you flip over the phone. Display Set up display settings such as automatic screen orientation, brightness, screen timeout, and more. Accounts & sync Log in or out of your social network accounts, Google Account, Exchange ActiveSync account, and Verizon Wireless Backup Assistant acount. You - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 279
phone and set Google search options. Choose to automatically back up some settings on the phone (e.g. Wi-Fi passwords or Bookmarks) to Google servers using your Google Account before you remove it from your phone. • You can also do a factory reset. See the Update and reset chapter for more details. - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 280
voice feedback. You can turn accessibility functions or services on or off. Set up the voice input options of your phone. Also, if you've installed a text software updates for your phone. You can also tap Check new to manually check for software updates. View different information about your phone, - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 281
turns off. Turning automatic screen rotation off By default, the screen orientation automatically adjusts depending on how you hold the phone. Automatic rotation is not supported in all application screens. 1. From the main Home screen, press MENU , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Display, and then - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 282
282 Settings Keeping the screen on while charging the phone You can keep the phone screen from turning off while you're charging the phone. 1. From the main Home screen, press MENU , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Applications > Development. 3. Select the Stay awake check box. Switching animation - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 283
box. Turning on Pocket mode To help avoid missing incoming calls when your phone is in your pocket or bag, the pocket mode feature gradually increases vibrates when you receive a call. When not in your pocket or bag, the phone will ring at the normal volume you set. 1. From the main Home screen, - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 284
to return to the Home screen. You may need to wait a few seconds for the new language to be applied. Optimizing your phone's battery life You can set the phone to automatically switch to power saving mode when the battery level reaches a certain level. 1. From the main Home screen, press MENU , and - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 285
memory is available for use 1. From the main Home screen, press MENU , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap SD & phone storage. The available phone memory is displayed in the Internal phone storage section. Checking the available storage card space 1. From the main Home screen, press MENU , and then tap - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 286
4. On the Application info screen, tap Uninstall. Moving applications to or from the storage card Move applications that you've downloaded to the phone to the storage card if your phone's memory is getting low. Or, if your storage card is getting full, you can also move applications that are on your - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 287
Phone identity Battery Hardware information Software information Legal information Check information about Verizon Wireless and its service status. Check information about your phone. platform being used by the phone. You can also check the version of the web browser. Read legal information from - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 288
, update and reset Backing up your contacts Your phone features Verizon Backup Assistant, which automatically backs up your contacts to an online server. You must first create an account on the Verizon Wireless website. If you did not set up Backup Assistant when you first turned on your phone, you - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 289
then download and install the software update using your phone's Wi-Fi or data connection. Checking and downloading phone software updates may incur additional data transfer fees from Verizon Wireless. Make sure your phone has a microSD card inserted. The update will be downloaded to the microSD - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 290
the Getting started chapter). Then tap the update notification to download and install the software update. Wait for the update process to finish. When the update is finished, the phone will automatically reset. Checking for phone system software updates manually 1. From the main Home screen, press - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 291
Update and reset 291 Performing a factory reset (hard reset) If you're passing your phone on to someone else or your phone has a persistent problem that cannot be solved, you can do a factory reset (also called a hard reset). This returns your phone to the state it was in before the first time you - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 292
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backup schedule 288 Battery 16 - charging 17 - inserting 17 - optimizing 284 - removing 16 Bluetooth - Bluetooth received folder 214 - changing phone name 206 - connecting headset or car kit 207 - receiving information 212 - sending information 209 - sending photo/video 221 - sending - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 295
call 58 - switching between calls 61 Call services 67 Camera 215 Charging the battery 17 Chat phone to a computer 28 Connect to PC 28 Contact groups 83 - creating 83 - deleting a group 85 - editing a contact group 83 - rearranging your contact groups 85 - Sending a message or email - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 296
emails 143 - replying/forwarding emails 144 - searching emails 145 - sending an email 142 - spam 147 - viewing the Inbox 140 Google Accounts 45 - rearranging the home panels 47 HTC Caller ID 60 HTC Clock widget 174 HTC Sync 118 I Internet connections 185 Internet pass-through - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 297
(Music) 238 Linking contact information 74 Live wallpapers 41 Location services 247 Lock message 107 Lock screen 37 M Mail app - about 150 - all accounts 152 - checking email 151 - deleting conversation 143 - deleting email 155 - different views of inbox 153 - Exchange ActiveSync 150 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 298
your contact information 82 N News feeds 259 Notification icons 24 Notification sound 49 Notifications panel 26 O Online accounts 113 Onscreen keyboard 88 Optimizing your phone's battery life 284 P Peep 127 People - about 71 - contact information and conversations 80 - People widget 86 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 299
276 - lock pattern 276 - PIN 276 Screen unlock pattern 276 Search Anywhere 32 - searching your phone and the Web 32 - setting search options 33 Slideshow 102 SMS - composing and sending 99 - settings 111 Social network accounts 115 Sound sets - choosing a preset sound set 48 - creating 48 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by Verizon | User Manual - Page 300
settings 96 Translating words 34 Turning your phone on or off 18 Tweeting on your phone 128 Twitter for HTC Sense 128 U Uninstalling third-party applications 286 Unlocking the screen 37 Updating the phone software 289 USB tethering 29 Using your phone as a modem 192 V vCalendar 168 vCard
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