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read this Charge the battery The battery in your phone hasn't been charged yet. While your phone is charging, it's important that you do not remove the battery pack. 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 | User Manual - Page 3
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 | User Manual - Page 4
IMPORTANT CUSTOMER INFORMATION Please be advised that many services and applications offered through this unique device are provided by various device, operating system, software and application developers (e.g. Google, Motorola, Microsoft, Palm, Research In Motion). If you use, link to or download - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 5
Conventions used in this guide In this user guide, we use the following symbols to indicate useful and important information: This is a note. A note often safety precaution information, that is, information that you need to be careful about to prevent potential problems when using your phone. - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 6
12 Inside the box...12 Your phone...13 Back cover...15 Battery...16 Switching your phone on or off 18 Finger computer 28 Searching your phone and the Web 32 Adjusting the volume...35 Sleep mode...36 Personalizing 38 Making your phone truly yours 38 Personalizing your phone with - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 7
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 groups...83 People widget - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 8
107 Setting message options 109 Accounts 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 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 9
200 Copying text, looking up information, and sharing 201 Viewing bookmarks and previously visited pages 203 Setting browser options 205 Bluetooth 206 Bluetooth basics...206 Connecting a Bluetooth headset or car kit 207 Disconnecting or unpairing from a Bluetooth device 208 Sending - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 10
camera settings 222 Photos, videos, and music 224 Browsing your Gallery 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 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 11
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 your phone 290 Trademarks and copyrights - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 12
will find the following inside the box: • Phone • Battery • SIM Card pre-installed* • microSD™ Card preinstalled • Wall/USB Charger • Global Literature Kit • Product Safety and Warranty Statement • Getting Started Guide • RF Brochure • Important Consumer Information Brochure *This smartphone comes - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 13
HOME 4 Microphone 5 MENU 6 BACK 7 SEARCH 8 1.3 megapixel front camera 9 Notification LED * You'll see the HOME, MENU, BACK, 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 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | 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 | User Manual - Page 15
the back cover to access the battery compartment and storage card and SIM card slots. 1. With the phone switched off, hold your phone securely with the front facing down. 2. Starting from the small opening at the bottom of the phone, lift the back cover and remove it completely. Replacing the back - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 16
these are the phone features and accessories you use (for example, leaving your Bluetooth connection always on uses more power). Long phone calls and frequent web browsing use up much battery. Also, consider your location: poor signal strength from your mobile network and extreme temperature make - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 17
end of the USB cable to the USB Connector on the left side of your wireless device. 4. Plug in the AC charger to a wall socket to start charging the battery. As the battery is being charged, the notification LED shows a solid orange light. The light turns to solid green when the phone is fully - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 18
charge the battery while the phone is on, the charging battery icon is displayed in your phone's status bar. After the battery has been fully charged, the charging battery icon turns to a full battery icon . As a safety precaution, the battery stops charging Power options menu appears, tap Power off. - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 19
(for example, a contact or link in a web page), simply press and hold the item. To swipe or light, quicker strokes. This finger gesture is always in a vertical direction, such as when flicking the contacts or message text, you can turn the phone sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard. In some apps, - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 20
the first time, you'll be asked to 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 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | 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 | 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 | User Manual - Page 23
3G in use GPRS connected GPRS in use EDGE connected EDGE in use Roaming No signal Data synchronizing Battery is full Battery is charging Battery is low (20% remaining) Battery is very low (10% remaining) Bluetooth is on Connected to a Bluetooth device Connected to a Wi-Fi network Airplane mode - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 24
on top of your messages, calendar events and alarms. Here's what each one means: New Gmail message New Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync 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 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 25
Phone software update available New push message Bluetooth pairing request TV out Song is playing FM Radio app in use Voice recording is on More (not displayed) notifications Getting started 25 Uploading data (animated) Downloading data (animated) Waiting to upload Downloaded Android Market app - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 26
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 panel also lets you switch between recently-opened apps as - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 27
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 access up to eight apps you just recently opened. 1. Press and hold the status bar, then slide your - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 28
USB connection. Select one of the following choices, and then tap Done: Charge only Select this option if you only want to charge the battery while your phone is connected to your computer. HTC Sync Select this option to synchronize contacts, calendar, and other information between your computer - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 29
Getting started 29 Media sync Internet passthrough Select this mode if you want to synchronize pictures, music, and videos with your computer. You must type or choose between showing and hiding the Connect to PC screen, press MENU from the Home screen, and then tap Settings > Connect to PC. - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 30
30 Getting started Copying files to or from the storage card You can copy your music, photos, and other files to your phone's storage card. 1. Connect your phone to your computer using the supplied USB cable. 2. On your phone's Connect to PC screen, tap Disk drive, and then tap Done. On your - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 31
. 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 files in the storage card. 1. From the main Home screen, press MENU , and then tap Settings. 2. Scroll down the screen, and then tap SD & - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 32
of information on your phone and 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 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 33
tap > Search Anywhere. 2. When the search box appears, press MENU , and then tap Settings. 3. Tap any of the following: Web search engine Choose a web search service you want to use. Select areas to search Choose the types of items or apps to include in the search. You can also press and hold - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 34
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 is open, press BACK to - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 35
), press VOLUME DOWN once to set your phone to Vibrate mode. The phone vibrates and the vibrate mode icon appears in the status bar. • While in Vibrate mode, press VOLUME UP once to switch to silent mode. The speaker mute icon displays in the status bar. Adjusting the media volume When playing music - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 36
Sleep mode saves battery power by putting your phone into a low power state while the display is off. It also stops accidental button presses when the phone's in your bag or pocket. You'll still receive messages and calls though. To change the delay before your screen turns off, see "Adjusting the - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 37
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 incoming call. If you have set up a screen unlock pattern, pin, or password, you will be asked - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 38
phone with a different wallpaper, skin, 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 different wallpaper and collection of widgets that reflect different moments in your life. - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | 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. - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 40
40 Personalizing Renaming a scene 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 to rename. 3. Press and hold a scene thumbnail, then tap Rename. 4. Enter a new scene name, then tap Done. Deleting scenes 1. From - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 41
Home screen, tap > Wallpaper. 2. Tap one of the following: HTC wallpapers Live wallpapers Gallery Choose a preset wallpaper, then tap Preview then tap Apply. Choose a photo that you have taken using the camera or copied to your storage card. Crop the photo and then tap download more widgets. - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | 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 or off certain settings of your phone, such as Wi-Fi, Mobile Network, Bluetooth, and more. Scroll down the widgets list, tap Settings, and - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 43
The relevant screen where you can change some settings for this widget then opens. 3. Customize the widget settings. Adding icons and other shortcuts on your Home screen Place app icons on your Home screen to open apps quicker. You can also add shortcuts to settings and specific information such as - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 44
Use folders to group related apps and other shortcuts Bluetooth received files, your Facebook phonebook, and more. Creating a new folder and adding items to it 1. Go to a part of the Home screen where there's space to add a new folder. 2. Tap > Folder. 3. Tap New Folder. 4. Press and hold an app - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 45
or shortcut and drop it on top of the folder. Simply tap the folder to open it so you can access the apps and shortcuts inside the folder. Renaming a folder 1. Tap the folder to open it. 2. Press and hold the folder window's title bar. 3. Enter a new folder name - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 46
widget or icon. Don't lift your finger just yet. 2. Drag the widget or icon to the Remove button. 3. When the widget or icon also turns red, lift your finger. - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 47
Rearranging the Home screen Personalizing 47 Reorder your Home screen panels in any way that fits how you use the Home screen. For example, move the panels with frequently-used widgets, shortcuts, and folders closer to the main Home screen. 1. Pinch the Home screen to show the Leap view. 2. Press - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 48
ringtones and alarms Select, create, and download sound sets (different collections of ringtone, notification sounds, and alarm) so "Customizing a sound set". Customizing a sound set You can customize a sound set by applying your personal choice of ringtone, notification sounds, and alarms that - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 49
to your storage card, 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 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 50
3. If the audio file is on your storage card, tap New alarm, select the item you want to import to the Alarms list, then tap OK. 4. Tap Apply. Deleting sound sets 1. 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 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 51
finger. You cannot hide the tab if it's grayed out. 4. When you're done, press BACK . Putting back the tabs you've removed 1. Open the app that you've previously removed some of its tabs. 2. Press and hold a tab. When the screen changes and shows you some of your hidden tabs - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 52
get the best signal for 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 Smart dial feature to search and call a stored contact or a number from your call history. 1. From the main Home - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 53
and filters your contacts list (stored on your phone and online accounts such as Google Account and Exchange ActiveSync) and the See "Global Phone" in this chapter for more information. 1. From the main Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Press and hold "0" on the phone keypad until the plus sign (+) - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 54
. 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. • Press and hold the key that is associated with the contact you want to call. - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 55
the text message. 3. Tap the phone number within the message. 4. Edit the phone number if needed, and then tap Call. To call the message sender, press and hold the sender or the received message, and then tap Call on the options menu. To find out more about text messaging, see the Messages chapter - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 56
. 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 a minimum of 5 digits and have at least one of the following: • Numbers starting with a plus sign (+) • Numbers - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 57
Editing a country's international call settings 1. From the main Home screen, press MENU , and then tap Settings > Call > Assisted Dialing. . Under Reference phone number). . Tap Save. Resetting the Reference Country to the default 1. From the main Home screen, press MENU , and then tap Settings > - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 58
party. When you receive a phone call from someone who is not stored in People, only the default caller ID icon and phone number appear call screen. You can use your phone's polite ringer and pocket mode features for receiving calls. To find out how, see the Settings MENU and then tap Decline. - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 59
twice. • To reject the 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 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 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 can also press MENU and choose whether to add a call, mute the microphone, and more. Putting a call on hold Press MENU and then tap Flash to put the - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 61
is put on hold when you dial the second participant. 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 | User Manual - Page 62
on, you can do any of the following: • Flip your phone over during a call (be sure that Flip for speaker is selected in HOME > MENU > Settings > Sound). • On the call screen, tap . The speakerphone icon appears in the status bar when the speakerphone is on. To decrease potential damage - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 63
. • Press and hold a name or number in the list to display the options menu where you can select to check the call history details, view contact information (if the number is stored in your contacts list), send a text message, delete from call history, or block the caller. • Tap to check only the - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 64
appears. The phone number is automatically added to the Mobile field in the Phone section. To store it as 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 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 65
and features. Replacing the SIM Card Your 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 to install - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 66
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 device. This will enable you to make calls toll free from landlines in most - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 67
or a GSM network only. 1. From the main Home screen, press MENU , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Call > Preferred Network. 3. Select Global Mode, CDMA Mode or GSM / UMTS Mode. Call services Your phone can directly link to the mobile phone network, and enable you to access and change the settings of - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | 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 | User Manual - Page 69
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 Voice Mail. 2. When prompted, enter your basic voice mail password - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 70
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 and hold POWER/LOCK, and then tap Airplane mode. • From the Home screen, press MENU . Tap Settings > Wireless & networks, and then select or clear the - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 71
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 Groups 1 2 34 Gives you access to all contacts on your phone, including Google - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 72
, 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 use in Facebook. Tap your name. Then press MENU and - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 73
ActiveSync account" in the Email chapter. See "Synchronizing with your computer" in the Accounts and sync chapter. Adding a new contact 1. From the main Home screen, tap > People. 2. On the All tab, tap Add contact. 3. Select the Contact type, for example Google or Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 74
To find out how, see "Adding a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account" in the Email chapter. 1. From the main Home screen, tap > People. 2. On Merging contact information If you have the same contacts on your phone, Google Account, and social network accounts such as Facebook and Twitter, your - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 75
your contacts, tap Dismiss all. Viewing a list of all your linked contacts 1. From the main Home screen, tap > People. 2. On the All tab, press MENU , then tap More > Linked contacts. The All linked contacts list then opens where you can check the account types and information merged. You can - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 76
76 People Manually merging contact information 1. From the main Home screen, tap > People. 2. On the All tab, tap the name of the contact (not the icon or photo) - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 77
, including Google contacts, Exchange ActiveSync contacts, Phone contacts, and Facebook contacts. If you signed in to your Google Account and the contact: • Has sent you a new text or email message, or tried to call you but you missed the call. • Has updated his or her Facebook profile or has added - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 78
the photo or icon to open a menu where you can quickly choose how to communicate with the contact. Depending on the contact information stored, you can call, send a message or email, see the contact's Facebook profile, and map his/her address in Google Maps. Searching for a contact 1. From the - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 79
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 your contacts - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 80
Google or Exchange ActiveSync accounts set up on your phone, tap the type for the imported contacts. Deleting contacts 1. From the main Home screen, tap > People. 2. On the All tab, press MENU information stored for that contact, exchanged messages and phone calls with that contact, updates and - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 81
, see the 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 Sense, see the - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 82
on your phone in different ways such as a text or multimedia message, email, and Bluetooth. Sending someone's contact information 1. From the main People. 2. On the All tab, tap [Your name] My contact card. 3. Press MENU , then tap Send my contact info. 4. Choose how you want to send it. 5. - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 83
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 that automatically stores the contacts you dial or get - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 84
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. For example, if you send a message to a group of five people, you will be charged for five messages. 1. From the main Home screen, tap > People. 2. On - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 85
highlighted, drag it to its new position. 4. Tap Save. Rearranging the members of a contact group 1. From the main Home screen, tap > People. 2. On the Groups tab, tap the group to see its members. 3. Press MENU , and then tap Rearrange. 4. Press and hold at the end of the contact's name you - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 86
message, or view details of a favorite contact with a single tap. Adding People widgets Stay in touch with different circles of friends or colleagues in your life . You can add several People widgets on the Home screen, with a different group of contacts on each widget - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | 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 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 88
becomes available. After entering your text, you can tap or press BACK to close the onscreen keyboard. Selecting a keyboard layout You can choose from three different keyboard layouts to suit your typing style. 1. From the main Home screen, press MENU , and tap Settings > Language & keyboard - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 89
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 cursor in the direction that you want while you are - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 90
switch to these languages and use them to enter text. 1. From the main Home screen, press MENU , and tap Settings > Language & keyboard MENU > Settings > Display needs to be selected for the screen orientation to automatically change. The landscape orientation keyboard is not supported in all apps - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 91
suggestions are displayed as you type. To enter a word in predictive mode, do any of the following: • If you see the word you want highlighted in green or orange, you can simply tap the space bar to insert the word into your text. • If you see the word you want shown in the - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 92
word on the suggestion list, it is automatically added to the predictive text 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 > Touch Input. 2. Tap Personal dictionary - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 93
to the predictive text dictionary. 1. From the Home screen, press MENU , and then tap Settings > Language & keyboard > Touch Input. 2. Tap Personal dictionary > Sync personal dictionary > ". Since your phone uses Google's speech-recognition service, you need to be connected to the Internet to enter - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 94
input language 1. From the Home screen, press MENU , then tap Settings > 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 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 95
another app, press and hold a text field where you want to paste the text. Don't lift your finger just yet to display the magnifier. 3. Drag your finger to move the text cursor to where you want to paste the text. 4. After positioning the text cursor, lift your finger. The text selection menu then - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 96
Adjusting touch input settings To open the Touch Input settings, press MENU from the main Home screen, and then tap Settings > Language Add, edit or remove words in the predictive text dictionary. See "Entering words with predictive text". Text input QWERTY Prediction Select to enable the word - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 97
you tap a key on the keyboard. Select to enable vibration feedback whenever you tap a key on the keyboard. Finger touch precision Calibration tool Reset calibration Tap to re-calibrate the keyboard touch accuracy. Recalibrate the keyboard if you feel that the keyboard keys are not responding - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 98
Keep in touch with important people in your life. Use the Messages app to compose and send text (SMS) and multimedia messages (MMS). From the 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 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 99
digits of a mobile number. As you type, matching names with phone numbers from your stored contacts are displayed. Tap a name or one of the contact's number. • Tap the icon, and then select the phone numbers of the contacts to whom you want to send the message. You can also select contact groups as - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 100
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 text", and then enter - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 101
Tap and then choose the type of attachment. Messages 101 Picture Select Camera to take a photo and attach it, App recommendation Choose an app you've installed from Android Market that you want to share with others. The URL from which the app can be downloaded will be inserted to your message - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 102
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. In the multimedia message a voice recording Press MENU , and then tap Add audio. Add a caption Tap the box that says "Add text". Add a new - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 103
to attach the slideshow to your message. 6. Tap Send. Or press BACK to save it as a draft. To open and edit a draft message, see "Resuming a draft message". Resuming a draft message 1. On the All messages screen, press MENU , and then tap Drafts. 2. Tap the message to resume editing it. 3. When you - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 104
it in the web browser. Tap the email address. Then choose whether to send an email, send a multimedia message, or save the email address to your contacts. Press and hold the message to open the options menu, and then tap Forward. Press and hold the message to open the options menu, and then tap View - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 105
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 phone number to indicate the number type (for example, M stands for Mobile). Keep in mind that your response will be sent - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 106
app to view the appointment or event. See the Calendar chapter. • To save the attachment to your storage card, press and hold the multimedia message, and then tap Save [attachment type] on the options menu. Viewing push messages Push messages contain a web link. Often, the link will be to download - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 107
. 3. Tap Visit website. Viewing all your push messages 1. From the main Home screen, tap > Messages. 2. Press MENU , and then tap Push messages. Managing message conversations Protecting a message from deletion You can lock a message so that it will not be deleted even if you delete the other - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 108
If the message is locked, 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 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 109
you want to delete. 3. Tap Delete. Any locked messages will not be deleted. Setting message options On the All messages screen, press MENU and then tap Settings. You'll find several groups of settings. Received messages Received notification Play notification sound Notification sound Vibrate - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 110
the maximum number of text messages to store in each conversation thread (this does not include locked messages). Choose the maximum number of MMS messages to store in each conversation thread (this does not include locked messages). Recipient list settings Show email address Search and display - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 111
a report on the delivery status of your message. Displays the message service center number used. Tap to change the number. It is recommended that you do not change the number here for it may cause problems in receiving and sending messages View text messages stored on your SIM card. You can also - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 112
112 Messages 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 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 113
Photos, videos, and music chapter. Synchronizing with a Google Account Signing in to your Google Account lets you sync Gmail, your Google contacts and calendars between your phone and the Web. You also need to sign in to a Google Account to use Google apps such as Google Talk™ and Android Market™. - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 114
or factory 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 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 115
and sync 115 An email will be sent to the alternate email address 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 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 116
sync If this is selected, apps can use the sync schedule defined in the account settings. 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 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 117
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 and reset chapter. 1. From the main Home screen, press MENU , and then tap Settings > Accounts & sync. 2. Tap the account that you want - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 118
third-party mobile phone apps (not downloaded from Android Market) from your computer. 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 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 119
HTC Sync, and then tap Done. 3. Wait for HTC Sync to recognize your phone. On the Device setup screen, enter a name for your phone. 4. Click Save. The Device see its sync options on the right side of the Device panel. You can also click Overview to see your phone's basic software information and - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 120
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 any of these - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 121
card will be saved to the \My Photos\Device Camera Shots folder on your computer. 3. Select Sync PC photos & videos from, and then click Add. 4. Choose the folder on your computer that contains your multimedia files, and then click OK. All supported image and video files added to this folder will - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 122
(for Windows Vista). 1. On the Device panel, click People, and then click the On button. Turning People sync on means you want this category included every time you sync your computer and phone. 2. Choose the app you want to sync your contacts with. 3. In cases when conflicting information is found - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 123
on your phone, you'll need a compatible app. Usually, your phone can open and view these file types: Microsoft Office 2003 and 2007 Word (*.doc), Excel (*.xls), and PowerPoint (*.ppt), PDF files (*.pdf), text files (*.txt). • To sync email attachments stored on your phone's storage card to your - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 124
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 download Mail documents to PC. When you sync the phone with your computer, email attachments will be saved to the \My Documents\Device documents\ folder on - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 125
that your phone is set to allow app from your computer to be installed to your phone. To do this, press MENU from the Home screen, tap Settings > Applications, and then select the Unknown sources check box. 1. On the Device panel of HTC Sync, click Overview. 2. Click Application installer. 3. Browse - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 126
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. When you tap a contact on the People screen, slide - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 127
chapter. • Check your friends' Facebook status updates in Friend Stream. See "Friend Stream" to find out the things you can do on can post and read tweets, send and receive direct messages, search for new Twitter users to follow using the Peep app. Peep is a Twitter client that lets you enjoy - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 128
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 a social network account" in the Accounts and - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 129
where you can quickly choose how to communicate with the contact. 4 Press and hold a tweet to open an options menu to reply, send a direct message, retweet, and more. 5 All tweets tab. View all the tweets from people you follow and tweets that you have posted. 6 Mentions tab. View all tweets - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 130
name of the Twitter user you want to stop following. 2. Press MENU , and then tap Unfollow. Sending a direct message You can only send a direct message to someone who is following you. 1. On the Peep screen, press MENU , and then tap New message. 2. Tap the To field, and then enter the name. As you - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 131
to check for new tweets and set the number of tweets to download. Services Set your photo hosting site, photo quality, location options, and URL updates from friends in popular networks like Facebook and Twitter in a single feed. With Friend Stream, you can easily track your friends' status messages - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 132
photo or icon to 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 other tabs to view social network updates grouped as status updates only, photo uploads, links, updates from members of your Facebook list, - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 133
and then choose what you want to attach to your tweet or status update. App recommendation Picture Location Choose an app you've installed from Android Market that you want to share with others. The URL from which the app can be downloaded will be inserted to your status. To find out more about - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 134
on and liking Facebook posts After tapping someone's status update on the All updates tab, you can do the following: 1 3 2 1 Tap a photo or the album name shown in the status update to view and comment on the album photos using the Gallery app. See the Photos, videos, and music chapter. 2 Type what - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 135
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 Friends list. 3. Enter your message in the text box. You can also insert a smiley by pressing MENU , and then tapping More > Insert smiley. 4. Tap Send - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 136
5. While chatting, press MENU and then tap any of these options: Chat 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 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 137
storage card. Note that if you've selected a big picture, you will be asked to crop it. 6. Tap Done. Your online status, message, and picture appear in your contact's Friends lists and in other apps where your Google Talk status are displayed. Adding and managing friends The Friends list is where - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 138
you messages. When blocked, your friend is removed from the Friends list and is added to the blocked friends list. 1. Press MENU , and friend, and then tap OK. View all Press MENU , and then tap More > Invites. Friends MENU and then tap: • Settings to change the app and notification settings. • Sign out - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 139
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, tap > Skype mobile. Sign in or create an - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 140
Gmail Gmail is 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 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 141
Email 141 Gmail groups each message you send with all the responses you receive. This conversation list continues to grow as new replies arrive, so you can always see your messages in context. A new message or a change to the subject of a current message will begin a new conversation. 1. From the - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 142
142 Email Sending a new message 1. From the main Home screen, 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 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 143
. • If you have two or more email messages in the conversation, tap to expand all message headers in the conversation. • Tap the star to star the message. See "Searching and organizing your emails" for more information. • If the sender is a friend in Google Talk, check the button before the - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 144
. to see the previous 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 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 145
. You work with the conversations in this list just as you would with the conversations in your Inbox or any other conversation list. Starring an email message or conversation You can star an important message or a conversation so that you can easily find it again. To view just starred - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | 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 label. The conversation list resembles your Inbox, but the label replaces "Inbox" below the status bar. You work with labeled conversations lists in the - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 147
and then tap Mute. If you 'mute' a conversation, you will not receive any 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 | User Manual - Page 148
screen, tap > Gmail. 2. In the Inbox, press MENU and then tap More > Settings. 3. Set the following options: Signature Confirm actions Reply all Auto-advance Message text size Batch operations Clear search history Labels Email notifications Select ringtone Enter a signature that automatically - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 149
whether you want messages bearing that label to sync according to the default number of days you selected earlier, sync all, or sync none of them. Getting help To find out more about using Gmail, press MENU , and then tap More > Help. The web browser will take you to the Google Mobile Help site. - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 150
, press MENU , and then tap More > New account. If the Choose a mail provider screen is displayed, tap Other (POP3/IMAP). 3. Enter the email address and password for your email account and then tap Next. 4. If the account type you want to set up is not in the phone database, you'll be asked to - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 151
've already added an email account in Mail, press MENU , and then tap 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, then tap Finish setup - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | 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 | User Manual - Page 153
. Attachments. Displays all messages that have attachments. Refreshing your email account Whatever 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 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 154
154 Email Sorting email messages You can sort email messages by date received, priority, subject, sender, or size. On the inbox, press MENU , tap Sort, and select from the sorting options. Quickly browsing your inbox If you have a long list of email messages in your inbox, it may not be easy to - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 155
Tap Move to, and then tap the folder where to move the email messages. Moving an email message after reading In the open message, press MENU , and then tap More > Move to. Deleting all messages 1. First tap the check box of any email message. 2. Press MENU , and then tap Select all. 3. Tap Delete. - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 156
set up an Exchange ActiveSync account on your phone. When you have selected all the message recipients, tap Done. If you want to send a carbon copy (Cc) or a blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the email to other recipients, press MENU , and then tap Show Cc/Bcc. 5. Enter the subject, and then compose your - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | 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 Location Document Contact (vCard) Select Camera to take a photo and attach it, or Gallery to attach a photo from your storage card. Select Camcorder to - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 158
message Forward the message Delete the message Mark the message as unread Tap Reply or Reply all. Press MENU , and then tap More > Forward. Press MENU , and then tap Delete. Press MENU , and then tap Mark unread. Setting the priority for an email message 1. While composing the message, press MENU - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 159
icon turns red after you flagged the email. While reading an email, you can also tap the flag icon in the email. Setting out of the office status You can set your out of office status and auto-reply message right from your phone. 1. Switch to your Exchange ActiveSync account. 2. Press MENU and then - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 160
settings you want to change. 2. Press MENU and then tap More > Settings. 3. Select from the following: Account settings Change the email account settings such as the name, email address, password, and description. General settings Set the font size when reading emails, enable, disable or set the - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 161
Google Account yet, see the Accounts and sync chapter to find out how to sign in. • If you're using Microsoft Outlook on your computer, you can set up HTC Sync on your computer to sync can sync your phone's Calendar with your Exchange ActiveSync calendar events. See the Email and Accounts and sync - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 162
You can create events that sync with your Google Calendar, your computer's Outlook Calendar, or Exchange ActiveSync calendar, as well as events that appear on your phone only. 1. From the main Home screen, tap , and then tap Calendar. 2. On any Calendar view, press MENU and then tap Add event - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 163
You can add another reminder time in a Google Calendar event. Press MENU and then tap Add reminder. 8. If Google Account only) If you want to invite guests to your event, you need to create and add the event in your Google Calendar. An invitation email will be sent to your guests using your Google - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 164
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 3. Press MENU and then tap Meeting Invitation. 4. Tap and choose attendees from your contacts or Company directory. 5. Enter your message and then - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | 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 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 166
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 information appears only if the event is within the five-day forecast of the Weather app. Weather information does not appear in Day view when you change Day view - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 167
whether you'll attend the event you'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 either tap Reply or Reply all. • Select any text and look it up on the web. To learn more, see "Selecting - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 168
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 following: • Tap Bluetooth. you'll be asked to turn on Bluetooth on your phone and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device. Follow the steps in "Sending - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 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 reminders If you - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 170
Calendar 1. In any Calendar view, press MENU Calendars. and then tap More > 2. Press MENU again and then tap Remove calendars. 3. Select a Google Calendar 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 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 171
calendars that you can add. 1. In any Calendar view, press MENU and then tap More > Calendars. 2. Press MENU again and then tap Add calendars. 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 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 172
172 Calendar Default reminder time Select ringtone Vibrate Choose 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 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 173
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 with widgets" in the Personalizing chapter. - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 174
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 the extended Home screen. Select from a variety of looks and designs. To find out how - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 175
app. 1 Desk Clock tab 2 World Clock tab 3 Alarms tab 4 Stopwatch tab 5 Timer tab 1 2 345 Using Desk Clock Opening the Clock app brings you directly to the Desk Clock screen. The Desk Clock displays the current date, time, and weather. It also an alarm clock indicator and a battery charging - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 176
the alarm clock, see "Setting the alarm clock". 2 Shows the weather information of your current location. Tapping it brings you to the Weather app where you can see weather forecasts of the next few days. See "Checking weather" for more information about the Weather app. 3 Shows the battery charge - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 177
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. 4. Enter your home city's name. As you - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 178
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 format also applies to the date displayed in the alarm clock.) You can also press MENU from the main Home screen, and then tap Settings > - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 179
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 you want to add. Setting the alarm clock You can use the Clock app's Alarms screen to set up one or more wake-up - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 180
the check box of that alarm. If you need to set more than three alarms, press MENU the Alarms screen 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 Alarms screen, press MENU and then tap Delete. 4. Select - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 181
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 screen, press MENU and then tap Settings. You can change the following settings: Alarm in silent mode Selected by default, this option allows the alarm to sound even when - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 182
. 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 then tap Settings > Location. 1. Connect - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | 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. Changing the order of cities on the Weather screen 1. On the Weather screen, press MENU and then tap Rearrange. 2. Press and hold at the end of the item - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 184
, press MENU and then tap Settings. 2. You can change the following weather settings: Update when opened Select this check box to refresh weather updates every time you open the Weather app. Update automatically Select this check box to automatically download weather updates. Update schedule Set - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 185
battery life and save money on data charges. However, if you don't have data connection turned on and you're also not connected to a Wi-Fi network, you won't receive automatic updates to your email, social network accounts, and other synchronized information. 1. From the main Home screen, press MENU - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 186
or GSM) and then connect to it. 1. From the main Home screen, press MENU , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Call > Preferred Network, and then select Global Mode, CDMA Mode or GSM / UMTS Mode. 3. If you selected GSM / UMTS Mode, you can choose to connect to: • GSM / UMTS Dual. Your phone automatically - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 187
between rooms, the Wi-Fi signal has to pass through. Turning Wi-Fi on and connecting to a wireless 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 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 188
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 phone to its factory status 1. From the main Home screen, press MENU , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Wireless - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 189
Internet connections 189 A message box is then displayed showing the Wi-Fi network name, -Fi networks are displayed in the Wi-Fi networks section. 3. To manually scan for available Wi-Fi networks, on the Wi-Fi settings screen, press MENU and then tap Scan. 4. Tap another Wi-Fi network to connect - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 190
at work, you may be asked to enter your login credentials MENU , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Security > Set password. 3. Enter a new password for the credential storage. 4. Scroll down and confirm the password, and then tap OK. 5. Select the Use secure credentials check box. You can then download - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 191
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 then tap Connect. When you're - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 192
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 sure your phone's data connection is turned on. See "Turning the data connection - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 193
sync support message window, tap OK. Using your 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. 1. From the main Home screen, tap > 3G Mobile Hotspot. 2. The first time you open 3G Mobile - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 194
router. If you selected None in Security, you don't need to enter a password. The password is the key other 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 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 195
start surfing the Web: • On the Home screen, tap Internet. • From the main Home screen, tap > Internet. Going to a webpage 1. On the browser screen, press MENU on top of the screen. and then tap the URL field 2. Enter the webpage address using the keyboard. As you enter the address, matching - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 196
use the landscape orientation when you're browsing the Web. From the browser screen, press 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 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 197
content appear on a webpage. 1. From the browser screen, press MENU , and then tap More > Settings > Enable plugins. 2. Tap On demand. After switching to On demand, you can show the Flash content by tapping on the web page. Navigating on a webpage You can swipe your finger on the screen to navigate - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 198
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 copy it or map it using Google Maps™. Tap the phone number to copy, call, send a text message to that - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | 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 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 200
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 > Applications - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 201
. • 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 page. 2. Enter what you want to - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 202
field (for example while composing a message), press and hold at the point where you want to paste the text. 3. Tap Paste. Searching or translating text After you have selected the text you want to search or translate, tap . This opens the Quick Lookup app. See "Quickly looking up information on - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 203
paste the selected text in a new email, text or multimedia 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 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 204
that you often visit 1. While viewing a webpage, press MENU , and then tap Bookmarks. 2. On the Most visited tab , navigate to the page you want to view, and then tap the page. Clearing the list of most visited pages 1. While viewing a webpage, press MENU , and then tap Bookmarks. 2. On the Most - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 205
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 view bookmarks in a grid, press MENU and tap List, and then press MENU and tap Grid. Setting browser options Customize the web browser to suit your - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 206
. Turn off Bluetooth when not in use to save battery power, or in places where using a wireless device is prohibited, such as on board an aircraft and in hospitals. Changing the phone name The phone name identifies your phone to other devices. 1. From the main Home screen, press MENU , and then - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 207
to your headset manual. 1. From the main Home screen, press MENU , and then tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Bluetooth settings. 2. If the Bluetooth check box is not selected, select it to turn Bluetooth on. 3. Make sure that the headset is discoverable. 4. Tap Scan for devices. Your phone will - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 208
the headset or car kit, follow the instructions in "Unpairing from a Bluetooth device", and then follow the steps under "Connecting a Bluetooth headset or car kit". Disconnecting or unpairing from a Bluetooth device Disconnecting a Bluetooth device 1. From the main Home screen, press MENU , and then - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 209
to: • Photos and videos • Calendar events • Contacts • 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 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 210
Share vCalendar > Bluetooth. Music track With the track displayed on the Music app's Now playing screen, press MENU , and then tap Share > Bluetooth. Voice recording On the main Voice Recorder screen, tap the Share button , and then tap Bluetooth. 3. Turn on Bluetooth if you're asked to do so - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 211
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 contact, it is normally added directly to the corresponding app on the receiving device. For example, if you send a calendar - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 212
your phone. 1. From the main Home screen, press MENU , and then tap 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 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 213
Bluetooth 213 A Bluetooth authorization request is then displayed on your phone. 6. If you want to automatically receive files from the sending device usually opened directly in a compatible app. For example, if you open a music track, it starts playing in the Music app. • For a vCalendar file, - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 214
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 Bluetooth received folder icon, and drag it to the Home screen position you want. To - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 215
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 camera in photo mode and take photos, tap from the Home screen, and - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 216
effects". 5 Shutter release/ Record button Tap to take a photo or start capturing video. 6 Flash button See "Taking a photo" and "Recording video". 7 Mode button Tap to switch between photo and video modes. Zooming Before taking a photo or video, you can first use the onscreen zoom bar to - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 217
find out how, see "Zooming". 3. Tap the Flash button repeatedly to choose a flash mode depending on your lighting conditions. Auto flash Flash on Flash off 4. Choose the resolution and other camera settings you want to use. See "Changing camera settings" for details. 5. You can choose an - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 218
focus indicator at the center of the Viewfinder screen. Let the camera auto focus on the center of the screen. Or you can to focus on. Face detection If you turn Face detection on in the camera settings, the camera will automatically recognize faces and adjust the focus when you're taking photos - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 219
Flash button to switch the camera light on or off during recording. Light on Light off 9. To stop recording, tap again. 10. Choose what you want to do with the video you've just recorded. See "After capturing" for details. You can also shoot videos using the front camera. Just press MENU - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 220
you have set the flash to Auto 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 lower - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 221
. Tap the onscreen buttons to choose what you want to do next. Camera. Return to the Viewfinder screen. Delete. Delete the photo or 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 it to - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 222
it, just press MENU . Scroll through the menu panel and choose the settings that you want. Some camera features are not available while you're using the front camera, such as auto focusing, zooming, and using flash and face detection. Switch camera Self-timer (photo mode only) Image adjustments - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 223
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 in standard 4:3 ratio. Select this check box when you want to store GPS location in your captured photos. Select this check box if you - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 224
Browsing your Gallery About the Gallery app Relive the fun while viewing photos app opens in the Albums screen where your photos and videos are organized by albums for easy viewing. The following are preset albums: • Camera shots lets you view photos and videos that are stored in the camera - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 225
• 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 downloaded. Folders in your storage card that contain photos and card (that are not contained in folders), they will be grouped under the Other album. - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 226
226 Photos, videos, and music Viewing photos After you've selected an album, you can browse through your photos and videos. Depending on how you hold your phone, the screen automatically switches to either grid view or filmstrip view: • While in grid view, slide your finger up or down to scroll - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 227
fingers together to zoom out. Viewing videos Video is always displayed in landscape mode when you play it. Use the onscreen controls to play, pause, or stop . SRS is not available when you're using a Bluetooth stereo headset. Another way to easily get to your videos is to tap screen, - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 228
, tap an album. 2. Press and hold on the photo that you want to rotate. 3. In the menu that opens, tap Edit, and then tap either Rotate left or Rotate right. Cropping a photo 1. On the Gallery app's Albums screen, tap an album. 2. Press and hold on the photo that you want to crop - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 229
On the Gallery app's Albums screen, tap an album. 2. Press and hold on the photo that you want to add effects to. 3. In the menu that opens, Bluetooth. Sending photos or videos by email You can send several photos, videos, or both in an email message. They are added as file attachments in your email - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 230
. 6. Compose your message and then tap Send. Sending photos or videos using Bluetooth You can select several asked to turn on Bluetooth on your phone and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device so the files can be sent. Follow the steps in "Sending information using Bluetooth" in the Bluetooth - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 231
You can also use the Camera or Camcorder app to share a photo or video right after you've captured it. See the Camera chapter. Sharing photos 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 | User Manual - Page 232
232 Photos, videos, and music 6. Slide to the left to go to the next photo or video. 7. Tap Upload. 8. Select which album to upload to and set 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 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 233
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 by uploading them to YouTube™. Please sign in to your YouTube or Google Account, if you're asked to do so. 1. From the main Home screen, tap > - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 234
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 to connect to the Flickr website. If this happens, you need to give authorization to access your Flickr account. 3. Tap your account - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 235
Add comment. • While viewing a photo in full screen, tap anywhere on the screen, and then tap . 2. Tap the box that says "Write a comment". 3. Enter your text, and then tap Comment. - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 236
files, see "Copying files to or from the storage card" in the Getting started chapter. From the main Home screen, tap > Music. The Music app opens in the Playback screen. Tap the onscreen icons to control music playback, select a song to play, repeat songs, and more. 1 10 9 2 3 4 8 56 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 237
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 and equalizer are not available when you're using a Bluetooth stereo headset.) 10 Cycle through the repeat modes: Repeat all songs, Repeat current song, and Don - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 238
, slide your finger left or right. • Tap to see the song list of the current album. Browsing music in the Library Tap on the Music app's Playback screen or Now playing list to go to the Library. In the Library, your music is organized by categories such as Artists and Albums - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | 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 | User Manual - Page 240
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 what you want to do: Add more songs to a playlist Rearrange songs Delete songs from a playlist Change playlist name 1. Tap Add songs - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 241
tap Delete. Setting a song as ringtone 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 "Trimming an MP3 ringtone". 6. In the Set as ringtone options menu, tap Phone ringtone or Contact ringtone. If you select Contact ringtone, - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | 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 | User Manual - Page 243
the song that you want to share. 4. On the Playback screen, press MENU and then tap Share > Bluetooth. 5. In the next few steps, you'll be asked to turn on Bluetooth on your phone and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device so the music can be sent. Follow the steps in "Sending information using - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 244
It's simple. On the Playback screen, just press MENU and then tap Find videos. About the Music information about DLNA and to see a list of compatible devices, visit www.dlna.org. Before you share media through how. 1. Open the Gallery or Music app. 2. Locate the media that you want to share, and - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 245
where you can tap: Controls To Play the media on the other device. Pause the music or video playback. Play the previous photo or music track. Play the next photo or music track. Shuffle your music playlist. Select a repeat mode for photos or music tracks. Show available media that you can - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 246
to the Controller screen, slide open 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 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 247
level. You need an active mobile data or Wi-Fi connection to use Google Maps. To find your location with Google Maps, you need to enable location sources. To learn how, see "Turning on location services" in this chapter. The Google Maps app does not cover every country or city. Getting around - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | 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 | 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 've search on a map, you can clear away the various markers drawn on it by pressing MENU , and then tapping More > Clear Map. - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 250
location. Places uses Google Maps to search common places that you would want to find, such as the nearest gas station or ATM kiosk. Before you use Places, you need to enable location sources. See "Turning on location services" in this chapter to - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 251
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 current location as - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 252
will take you to the Google Maps Help site. Finding your friends with Google Latitude (available by country) Google Latitude™ user location service lets you and your friends share locations and status messages with each other. It also lets you send text and email messages, make phone calls, and get - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 253
Footprints Maps and location 253 HTC Footprints™ provides an easy way to record favorite places and revisit those places. A footprint consists of a photo of a location such as a restaurant, a sightseeing destination, etc., stored together with a precise GPS position and other information about - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 254
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 delete. 3. Tap Edit or Delete on the options menu While on Footprints, tap a category. 2. Press MENU , and then tap Delete. 3. Select the - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 255
saved in other applications, or use a photo as a footprint. 1. While on Footprints, press MENU , and then tap Import. 2. Do one of the following: • To import a saved your phone is the same as the one you want to import, you're asked whether you want to overwrite it. • To import a photo, tap Photos, - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 256
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 information about - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 257
Use the YouTube app to check out what's popular on the online videosharing website. You need an active Wi-Fi or data connection to access YouTube. The first time you use certain YouTube functions such as video sharing, sign in using your YouTube or Google Account, if you're asked to do so - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 258
258 More apps Searching for videos 1. On the YouTube main screen, press SEARCH . 2. Enter a and then select a time period you want. Clearing the search history 1. On the YouTube main screen, press MENU , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Clear search history, and then tap OK when prompted. Sharing a - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 259
259 Don't get left behind with yesterday's stories. Use the News app to subscribe to news feeds that cover breaking news, sports, top blogs, and more. You can also get updates based on specific keywords you want. From the main Home screen, tap > News. 12 1 Subscriptions tab. Tap to list the - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | 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 as a favorite. Share a link to the story from the available options. Go to the web page where the story is published. Go to the next or previous story in the channel. - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 261
apps 261 4. If you want to read the 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 are grouped - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 262
you open the News app. Update schedule Choose a time interval when the channels you've subscribed to are updated. Select Manual to refresh the content only when you like. News content Choose how to read news stories by default: whether as a summary or as a web page article. Mobile view If you - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 263
PowerPoint file to open the web page in the web browser. • When you open Word documents, Quickoffice reformats the text to make it fit the screen's width. Press MENU , and then tap View to switch between normal and reformatted modes. Quickoffice does not reflow text in tables. Editing a document or - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 264
• Word 97 - 2003 document • Excel 97 - 2003 workbook 3. Start entering text. 4. When done, press MENU , 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 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | 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 text field, and then tap . 3. On the results list, tap the stock quote or stock market index you want to add. Changing the stock list order 1. On the Stocks main screen, press MENU - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | 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 | 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 | User Manual - Page 268
To repeat scanning and saving of FM stations, press MENU , and then tap Scan & Save. Press BACK to stop the autoscan. • Press MENU to mute the sound or to in the background, 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 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 269
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 tap . 7. To show options for sharing, deleting, or renaming the voice clip, press MENU . Sharing a voice clip 1. On the Voice Recorder screen, tap . 2. Press and - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 270
apps app to turn on your phone's LED flashlight to shine a light wherever you need it. From the main Home screen, tap > Flashlight. • To adjust the brightness of the light, simply tap the onscreen power button on the flashlight handle. • Press MENU to switch to Auto flash, SOS, or Manual mode - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 271
to your phone's functions or a significant amount of your data. You're responsible for the results of using downloaded apps on your phone. 1. From the main Home screen, tap > Market. When you open Android Market for the first time, the Terms of Service window will appear. Tap Accept to continue. - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 272
to 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 purchase. To know more about the refund policy for paid apps, please visit the Android Market Help site (http://market.android.com/support). - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 273
Market. Press MENU , and then tap My apps. On the My apps screen, tap the app and then tap Open. • From the main Home screen, tap locate the app, and then tap it. . On the All apps screen, Uninstalling an app You can uninstall any app that you have downloaded and installed from Android Market. - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 274
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 and installed from Android Market. 3. Tap an app, and then choose how to share it: Bluetooth Facebook Friend Stream Send the - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 275
directly to the game or app in Android Market to download it. While entering your status update in Friend Stream, you can also tap to choose from games or apps that you want to share in your social networks. If you've already created a new text or email message, press MENU and then tap Attach - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 276
main Home screen, press MENU , and then tap Settings > Security. 2. Tap Set up screen lock. 3. Tap one of the following: None Disable the screen lock you've previously created. Pattern Set a screen lock pattern by following the onscreen instructions. PIN Set a numeric password of at least four - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 277
your finger down to unlock the screen. 4. Tap the Forgot pattern? button in the lower right corner when it appears. 5. Enter your Google Account name and password, and then tap Sign in. You'll then be asked to create a new screen lock pattern. If you no longer want to do so, tap Cancel. - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 278
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, enable the Airplane mode, or set the options for mobile networks, roaming, and more. Call Set up call services such as voicemail, screen timeout, and more. Accounts & sync Log in or out of your social network accounts, Google Account, Exchange ActiveSync account, and Verizon - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 279
passwords or Bookmarks) to Google servers using your Google Account so you can restore them when needed. Set the default USB connection type to use whenever you connect your phone to your computer. Or, select the Ask You can also do a factory reset. See the Update and reset chapter for more details. - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 280
your phone. You can also tap Check new to manually check for software updates. View different information about your phone, such as the mobile network type, signal strength, battery level, battery use of individual applications, software version of your phone, and more. Changing display settings - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 281
screen turns off to conserve battery power. You can set the idle time before the screen turns off. 1. From the main Home screen, press MENU , and then tap Settings phone. Automatic rotation is not supported in all application screens. 1. From the main Home screen, press MENU , and then tap Settings. - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 282
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 menu, select the animation setting you want. Changing sound settings Switching between silent, vibrate, and normal modes • To change back from silent to normal mode - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 283
or bag, the phone will ring at the normal volume you set. 1. From the main Home screen, press MENU , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Sound, and then select or clear the Pocket mode check box. Switching to speakerphone automatically You can switch to speakerphone by simply flipping over your phone - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 284
time, you're asked to choose the language on the version of phone you have. 1. From the main Home screen, press MENU , and then 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 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 285
usage of applications 1. From the main Home screen, press MENU , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap About phone > Battery > Battery use. Managing memory Checking how much phone memory is available for use 1. From the main Home screen, press MENU , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap SD & phone storage. The - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 286
You can only move applications that are not preinstalled on your phone. 1. From the main Home screen, press MENU , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Applications > Manage applications. 3. On the Downloaded tab, tap the application you want to move. 4. On the Application info screen, tap Move to SD card - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 287
, and what programs are using the battery. Check the Wi-Fi MAC and Bluetooth addresses. Check the version and other information about the Android platform being used by the phone. You can also check the version of the web browser. Read legal information from HTC and Google, and licenses used by the - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 288
Backup, update and reset Backing up your contacts Your phone features Verizon Backup it in Settings. 1. From the main Home screen, press MENU , and then tap Settings > Accounts & sync. 2. Tap Backup Assistant. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to sign in to Backup Assistant and back - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 289
press MENU , and then tap Settings > Accounts & sync. 2. Tap Backup Assistant. 3. Tap Sync now. For more information on how to use Backup Assistant and to create a Backup Assistant account, go to: https://wbillpay.verizonwireless.com/vzw/nos/ba_nab/overview_def.jsp Updating the phone software From - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 290
, the phone will automatically reset. Checking for phone system software updates manually 1. From the main Home screen, press MENU , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Software update. 3. On the System software update screen, tap Check new. Restarting or factory resetting your phone Restarting your phone - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | 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 | User Manual - Page 292
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Airplane mode 70 Alarm clock 179 Alarms - changing the alarm sound 49 - setting an alarm 180 Album (Gallery app) 224 Android Market 271 Answering an incoming call 58 Apps - adding icons from the Home screen 43 - rearranging or hiding tabs 50 - switching between recently- opened apps 27 App - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 295
a call 58 - switching between calls 61 Call services 67 Camera 215 Charging the battery 17 Chat invitations - accepting 136 - inviting a friend in Google Talk 137 Checking information about your phone 287 Checking weather 182 Clock 174 Conference call 61 Connected media 244 Connecting - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 296
- commenting photos 235 - Facebook for Android 127 - Facebook for HTC Sense 126 - sharing photos 231 - view photos 234 Face detection 218 Factory reset 290 Finger gestures 19 Flashlight 270 Flash settings (camera) - photo mode 217 - video mode 219 Flickr - commenting photos 235 - sharing - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 297
and pasting text 95 - enabling multiple keyboard languages 90 L Latitude 252 Leap view 22 Library (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 - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 298
88 Optimizing your phone's battery life 284 P Peep 127 People 235 - editing 228 - sending by Bluetooth 230 - sending by email 229 - sending by MMS 230 - mode 283 POP3/IMAP 150 Predictive text 91 - Personal dictionary 92 - setting a second language for the keyboard 91 Push messages - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 299
text 202 Settings 278 - alarm sound 181 - calendar 171 - camera 222 - date and time 178 Index 299 - weather 184 Setting up My contact card 72 Setting up your phone for the first time 20 Sharing - photo 221 - video 221 - YouTube 258 Shortcuts 43 Skins 40 Skype mobile 139 Sleep mode - HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 | User Manual - Page 300
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 82 Vibrate mode 42 World Clock 177 Y YouTube 233, 257 - sharing video 221 Z Zooming (camera) 216
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