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    Your HTC Hero S User guide
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    Hero S 8 Bottom cover 10 Battery compartment door 10 Storage card 11 Battery 12 Switching the power on or off 14 Finger gestures 14 Setting up HTC Hero S for the first time 15 Ways of getting contacts into HTC Hero S 15 Home screen 16 Basics Adjusting the volume 18 Sleep mode
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    Setting up a conference call 42 Internet calls 43 Using Call history 44 Call services 45 Turning Airplane mode on or off 46 Global Phone 46 Messages Opening Messages 48 Sending a text message (SMS) 48 Sending a multimedia message (MMS) 49 Resuming a draft message 51 Viewing and
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    HTC Sense 107 Tweeting on the go using Peep 108 Using Friend Stream 110 Chatting in Google Talk 112 Email Gmail 116 Mail 117 Calendar About Calendar 125 Creating an event 125 Changing Calendar views 126 Managing Keeping track of your stocks 145 Working on documents 146 Watching
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    HTC Hero S 158 Installing an app from your computer to HTC Hero S 158 Downloading maps or purchasing services 159 Synchronizing another device with your computer 159 Downloading the latest HTC Sync upgrade Bluetooth 177 Security Protecting HTC Hero S with a screen lock pattern, PIN, or
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    6 Contents Changing display settings 182 Changing sound settings 184 Changing the language 185 Optimizing battery life 185 Managing memory 186 Checking information about your phone 187 Reset Restarting HTC Hero S 188 Resetting HTC Hero S 188 Trademarks and copyrights Index
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    7 Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide In this user guide, we use the following symbols to indicate useful and important information: This is a note. A note safety precaution information, that is, information that you need to be careful about to prevent potential problems.
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    § HTC Hero S § Battery (preinstalled) § microSD™ card (preinstalled) § USB cable § 3.5mm stereo headset § Power adapter § Quick start guide § Safety and regulatory guide HTC Hero S Front panel 1. HOME 2. MENU 3. BACK 4. SEARCH 5. Touch screen 6. Proximity sensor 7. Notification LED 8. Front camera
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    9 Getting started Top panel 1. 3.5mm headset jack 2. POWER Left panel 1. VOLUME UP 2. VOLUME DOWN 3. USB connector Back panel 1. LED flash 2. Speaker 3. 5 megapixel camera 4. Bottom cover 5. Microphone
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    the battery, SIM card slot, and storage card slot. 1. Turn off HTC Hero S and hold it securely with the front facing down. 2. With your right and left thumbs, push the bottom cover out to remove it. Replacing the bottom cover 1. Slide the bottom cover onto the exposed area of your phone's back
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    'll find the storage card already inserted in HTC Hero S. Removing the storage card If your phone is on you must first "unmount" the storage card before removing it to prevent corrupting or damaging the files in the storage card. 1. Take the bottom cover off. 2. Slide the storage card out from its
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    battery work harder. Removing the battery thin film Before using HTC Hero S for the first time, you need to remove the thin film wrapped around the battery. 1. Take the bottom cover off. 2. Open the battery compartment door. 3. Remove the battery. 4. Remove the thin film from the battery. Removing
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    Inserting the battery 1. Take the bottom cover off. 2. Open the battery compartment door. 3. Insert the battery (with its exposed copper contacts first) into the battery compartment. Charging the battery The battery is partially charged when shipped. Before you turn on and start using HTC Hero
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    14 Getting started When you charge the battery and HTC Hero S is on, the charging battery icon is displayed in the 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 when it overheats.
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    , Facebook, and more. HTC Sync™ Gmail Facebook Phone contacts Sync the contacts from your old phone to your computer, and then use HTC Sync to sync HTC Hero S with your computer's Microsoft® Outlook®, Outlook Express or Windows® Contacts. Google contacts are imported to HTC Hero S after you sign
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    just a tap away. To find out how, see Personalizing on page 28. Extended Home screen As you start to do more things with HTC Hero S, 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
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    17 Getting started Using Leap view To jump straight to the screen that you want, press or pinch the screen to show the Leap view. It reveals all seven Home screens as thumbnails. Just tap the one you want and you'll leap right there.
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    adjust the ringer volume to your desired level. The Ringer volume window appears on the screen to display the volume levels. § While in the lowest ringer volume level (Silent mode), press VOLUME DOWN once to switch to Vibrate mode. The vibrate mode icon appears in the status bar. § While in Vibrate
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    the POWER button to turn off the display and switch to Sleep mode. HTC Hero S also automatically goes into Sleep mode when it's idle for a while. Waking up from Sleep mode To wake HTC Hero S up manually, press the POWER button. You'll need to unlock the screen. HTC Hero S automatically wakes up when
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    3G in use HSPA connected HSPA in use 1xRTT connected 1xRTT in use Battery is full Battery is charging Battery is low (20% remaining) Battery is very low (10% remaining) Silent mode Vibrate mode Microphone is mute Speakerphone is on Wired microphone headset connected Wired headset connected
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    or POP3/IMAP email Problem with email delivery New SMS/MMS Problem with SMS/MMS delivery New Google Talk™ instant message New voicemail Upcoming event New updates from your social networks Call in progress Missed call Call on hold Call forwarding on Message forwarding on HTC Hero S is connected to
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    Market app installed successfully Update available for an app downloaded from Android Market Blank card Internal storage is low The notification LED shows a: § Solid green light when HTC Hero S is connected to the power adapter or a computer and the battery is fully charged. § Flashing green light
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    lets you quickly switch between recently-opened apps, and also lets you easily turn on settings such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. To open the Notifications panel, you can scroll down the screen to see them all. You can also open the Notifications panel on the Home screen by pressing and then tapping
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    only want to charge the battery while connected to your computer. This mode is available only when there's a storage card installed on HTC Hero S. Select this mode when you want to copy files between the storage card and your computer. When Disk drive mode is enabled while HTC Hero S is connected to
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    computer to the storage card's root folder. § Copy the files from the storage card to a folder in your computer. 5. After copying the files, unmount the removable disk (that is, the connected HTC Hero S) as required by your computer's operating system to safely remove HTC Hero S. 6. Do one of the
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    26 Basics Copying text, looking up information, and sharing In apps such as the web browser and Mail, you can select text and choose what you want to do with it. Selecting text 1. Press and hold on a word. 2. Drag the start and end markers to highlight the surrounding text you want to select. To
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    as in an email message or Facebook status update. Printing Connect HTC Hero S to a supported printer and print out documents, email messages, photos, and more. § Both printer and HTC Hero S must be turned on and connected to the same local network. Connect HTC Hero S to the local network using Wi-Fi
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    you can quickly apply. By switching between scenes, you instantly turn HTC Hero S into your perfect weekend phone, travel phone, work phone, or pure play phone. Everytime you add or modify something on the Home screen, HTC Hero S automatically saves your changes to the current scene selected. Using
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    is a quick and easy way to give HTC Hero S a fresh look. Browse the collection of wallpapers included in HTC Hero S or choose from photos that you have taken with the camera. You can also change your Home screen to use an animated wallpaper. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap one of the following
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    where there's space to add a 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 your finger on the screen from right to left to view the different styles, and then tap Select to choose one. You
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    of a widget You can modify basic settings of some widgets (for example, the People and Mail widgets) from the Home screen. 1. Press and hold a widget on the Home screen. HTC Hero S vibrates and you'll see a colored box around the widget. Don't lift your finger just yet. 2. Drag the widget to
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    can also add shortcuts to settings and specific information such as a bookmarked webpage, someone's phone number, a music playlist, route directions, and many other items, to your Home screen. The shortcuts available depend on the apps that are installed on HTC Hero S. 1. Go to a part of the Home
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    a widget or icon 1. Press and hold the widget or icon you want to remove. HTC Hero S vibrates and you'll see a colored box around the widget or icon. Don't lift your finger just yet. 2. Drag the widget or icon to the Remove button. 3. When the widget or icon also turns red, lift your finger.
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    . The center thumbnail in Leap view is always the main Home screen. 1. Pinch the Home screen to show the Leap view. 2. Press and hold the thumbnail of the home screen you want to move. HTC Hero S then vibrates. Don't lift your finger just yet. 3. Drag the thumbnail to its new position, and then
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    To download more sound sets, tap > Sound set > Get more. Creating a sound set 1. From the Home screen, tap > Sound set. 2. On the Sound sets screen, tap reminders respectively. HTC Hero S automatically saves your choices to the current sound set. Deleting sound sets 1. From the Home screen, tap >
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    see a colored box, lift your finger. 4. When you're done, press . Adding a tab back 1. Open the app from which you previously removed some tabs. 2. Press and hold a tab. When the screen changes and shows you some of your hidden tabs, lift your finger. 3. Press and hold the tab you want to show
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    that show live information such as animated weather and stock updates. You can also choose what apps you want for your lock screen so you can unlock the screen straight into your favorite app. 1. From the Home screen, tap . 2. Tap Lock screen. 3. Slide your finger left or right to choose a lock
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    calls Besides making calls from the phone dialer screen on HTC Hero S, you can tap a number in a text message or email to call, or press a single number on the phone dialer to quickly call a contact. Making a call on the Phone dialer screen You can either dial a number directly, or use the Smart
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    the name of the contact you want to add. When the name comes up in the list, tap the name. 4. On the Speed dial screen, choose the phone number of the contact to use, and a speed dial key to assign. 5. Tap Save. You can also set a speed dial key in People. Tap a contact
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    , you can still make emergency calls by tapping Emergency call on the screen. Receiving calls When you receive a phone call from a contact, the Incoming call screen appears. You can use the polite ringer and pocket mode features for receiving calls. To find out how, see Changing sound settings
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    . If HTC Hero S is already facing down, it will still ring when there are subsequent incoming calls. HTC Caller ID Everytime you make a call or your friend gives you a ring, you get to see your friend's latest status update from social networks like Facebook or Twitter right on the call screen. You
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    one of the following to end the call: § On the call screen, tap End call. If the display is off, press POWER to turn on the screen so you can tap End call. § Slide open the Notifications panel, then tap . If the phone number of the person who called is not in your contacts list
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    the following: Internet calling account Phone number § In People, tap a contact who has an Internet calling account, and then tap Internet call. § In Call History, tap an Internet call log. See Making a call on the Phone dialer screen on page 38. But first, set HTC Hero S to use Internet calling
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    to your contacts from Call History 1. On the Call History screen, press and hold the phone number that you want to save, and then tap Save to People. 2. Choose whether to create a new contact or save the number to an existing contact on HTC Hero S. 3. Do any of the following: § When creating a new
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    On the Call History screen, do one of the following: Remove one name or number Clear the entire list Press and hold the name or number, and then tap Delete from call history. Press , and then tap Delete all. Call services HTC Hero S can directly link to the mobile phone network, and enable you
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    to use the phone and are not sold or supported by your service provider. 1. Take the bottom cover off. 2. Open the battery compartment door. 3. Remove the SIM card from its packaging. 4. With the SIM card's gold contacts facing down and its cut-off corner facing out, insert the SIM card all the way
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    bottom cover off. 2. Open the battery compartment door. 3. Remove the battery. 4. Press and hold the small tab that's on the front side of the SIM card slot and slide the SIM card out. Changing the network your phone connects to When roaming in countries outside of North America where both CDMA and
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    people in your life. Use the Messages app to compose and send text (SMS) and multimedia messages (MMS). From the Home screen, tap > Messages. The All messages screen opens, where all your sent and received messages are neatly grouped into conversations, by contact name or phone number. § Scroll up
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    MMS) 1. From the Home screen, tap > Messages. 2. phone numbers or email address directly in the To field. 4. To add a subject line, press and then tap Add subject. 5. Tap the box that says Add text, and then enter your message. 6. Tap and then choose the type of attachment. Picture
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    attach. After adding an attachment, tap removing your attachment. to see options for replacing, viewing or 7. Tap Send, or press to save the message as a draft. Why isn't the contact's email address showing up when I enter a contact name? If only phone numbers are showing up when you're entering
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    to replace, remove, or set the duration of the slide. Press , and then tap Preview (or More > Preview). Tap once on the preview screen to the following while reading the message: § Call the phone number contained in the message by tapping the number. § Tap the email address contained in the message
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    52 Messages Replying to another phone number of the contact When a contact has multiple phone numbers stored on HTC Hero S, 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
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    size of your data downloads, check the multimedia message size first before you download it. When Auto-retrieve in MMS settings is disabled, only the message header is downloaded. To download the entire message, tap the Download storage card, download a file that you have requested from a service
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    , tap Unlock message on the options menu, and then tap the message to display the options menu again. 4. Tap Delete message on the options menu. 5. When prompted to confirm, tap OK. Deleting several messages within a conversation 1. On the All messages screen, tap a contact (or phone number) to
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    sound. § Allow HTC Hero S to show pop-up notifications on the screen when messages are sent successfully or not, or disable this option. Text messages (SMS) § Receive a report on the delivery status of your message. § View or change the message service center number used. (We recommend
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    or deleted it without reading. § Automatically download complete MMS messages including the message body and attachments in your service area and when roaming. § Set the message priority and maximum file size of MMS messages. If the MMS message file size is exceeded, the message won't be sent
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    . 5. Tap Searchable items, and then select the items you want included when doing a search. Performing searches on the Web and HTC Hero S 1. From the Home screen, press . 2. Choose where you want to search. Initially, the Google search box displays the All icon , indicating that it's configured
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    the words you want to search for. As you type, matching items on HTC Hero S and suggestions from Google web search are shown as a list. 4. easily look it up in popular websites or search services such as Google Search and Wikipedia. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Quick Lookup. 2. If the onscreen
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    screen orientation Turn HTC Hero S sideways to display the web browser in landscape orientation. If the screen orientation doesn't change automatically, turn on automatic screen orientation. From the Home screen Selecting an address or phone number on a webpage On a webpage, you can: § Tap an address
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    to display it in full screen. Tap to close a webpage. Downloading from the Web Do more than just browsing the Web. You can download files such as photos and music as well as apps using the web browser. § Make sure you have your storage card inserted on HTC Hero S. All downloaded files will be saved
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    the website's instructions for downloading the app. Before you can install the downloaded app, you need to set HTC Hero S to allow installation of third-party apps. From the Home screen, press , then tap Settings > Applications > Unknown sources. Viewing your downloads While viewing a webpage
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    your browsing style. Set display, privacy, and security options when using the web browser. From the browser screen, press , and then tap More > Settings. Setting your home page 1. From the browser screen, press , and then tap More > Settings > Set home page. 2. Select the home page you want to use
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    their pages on phone web browsers. You can choose to view the full version of all pages, even for these sites. From the browser screen, press , tap see on a webpage, and when you want to view it. 1. From the browser screen, press plugins. 2. Tap On demand. , and then tap More > Settings > Enable
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    of your trip and encounters with HTC Hero S. Be sure to plug in your storage card before you start. Photos and videos captured with the camera will be stored onto your storage card. § To open the camera in photo mode and take photos, tap screen, and then tap Camera. from the Home § To open the
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    that you want to focus on. Using the front camera Take a picture or shoot a video of yourself using the front camera. To switch to the front camera, on the camera screen, tap to the main camera, tap or again. or . To switch back Some camera features are not available when you're using the
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    mode depending on your lighting conditions. Auto flash Flash on Flash off 4. Choose the resolution and other camera settings you want to use. 5. Choose an effect to apply to your photo. 6. Point the camera the Home screen, tap > Camcorder. 2. Choose the video quality and other camera settings you
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    like. After capturing After capturing a photo or video, the Review screen will display the photo or the starting image of the camera settings Open the menu panel to access and change camera settings. To open the camera settings, press . Self-timer (photo mode Set a time delay before your camera
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    to Auto. Higher ISO numbers are better for taking pictures in low light conditions. Resolution/Video quality Choose a photo or video resolution to use. Review duration Set the time for a captured photo or video to be displayed on the Review screen before the camera changes back to the Viewfinder
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    and videos that you downloaded. Folders in your storage card that contain photos and videos will also be treated as albums and will be listed below the preset albums. The actual folder names will be used as the album names. If there are photos or videos under the root path of your storage
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    map is available when you've enabled Geo-tag photos in Camera.) Zooming in or out on a photo There are two ways you can zoom in or out of a photo. § Tap the screen twice quickly to zoom in, then tap the screen twice quickly again to zoom out. § Press your thumb and index
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    audio experience, tap you're using a Bluetooth headset.) to turn on SRS. (Not available when § If you have connected a wired or Bluetooth headset, tap HTC 5.1 surround. twice to switch to § Tap to toggle between full and best-fit screens. Editing your photos Do basic editing tasks on your
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    crop box around the photo. 4. To adjust the crop box size, press and hold the edge of the box. 5. When directional effect to apply on the photo. 5. Tap Save to keep the changes. The enhanced photo is saved as a copy in your email. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Gallery. 2. Tap the album that has the
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    attachment, tap tap Picture or Video. 6. screen, tap > Gallery. 2. Tap the album that has the photos or videos you want to share. 3. Tap and then tap Bluetooth. 4. Select the photos or videos you want to share and then tap Next. In the next few steps, you'll be asked to turn on Bluetooth on HTC Hero
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    post videos on YouTube. You can also use the Camera or Camcorder app to share a photo or video share. 3. Tap and then tap Facebook for HTC Sense. 4. Select the photos or videos you want be able to upload photos or videos. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Gallery. 2. Tap the album that has the photos
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    Account to be able to upload photos to the Picasa™ photo organizing service. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Gallery. 2. Tap the album that has the photos You can share your videos by uploading them to YouTube. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Gallery. 2. Tap the album that has the videos you want to
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    logged in to your Facebook account to view Facebook photos. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Gallery. 2. Tap > Facebook. 3. Tap your account name or online albums in the same way as you view photos on your storage card. Commenting on photos in your social networks Add comments to your uploaded photos
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    re using a Bluetooth stereo headset.) Cycle through the repeat modes: repeat all songs, repeat current song, and don't repeat. Playing music from the Lock screen When you're listening to music and the screen turns off, press POWER to turn the screen back on and control the music playback directly on
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    also pause music playback right from the Notifications panel. Browsing albums in landscape view Turn your HTC Hero S sideways to switch to landscape view. § If you have lots of albums, flick left or right across the album covers to quickly skim through them. § To look at one song at a time, tap or
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    . Choose a category by tapping one of the tabs at the bottom of the screen. 2. Tap a song in a category to play it. The Now playing list is updated with the song list from your selected category. You can add, remove, or rearrange the tabs in the library. Creating a playlist Personalize your music
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    , then release. Delete songs from a 1. Tap Remove songs. playlist 2. Select the songs you want to delete and then tap Remove. Change playlist as your regular ringtone or a ringtone for a certain contact. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Music. 2. Tap to go to the library. 3. In the library,
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    ringtone or Contact ringtone. Checking if the song was added as a ringtone 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. On the Settings screen, tap Sound > Phone ringtone. The song should be in the ringtone list and selected. Sharing music using Bluetooth You can choose a song from
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    to turn on Bluetooth on HTC Hero S and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device so the music can be sent. Finding music videos on YouTube You can find music videos of the song you're listening to on YouTube. It's simple. On the Now playing screen, just press and then tap Find videos. Updating album
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    easy on your home network. Simply connect your phone to the network and instantly show your captured photos turn it on and connect to your network. 4. Choose the device on your network where you want to play the media. 5. Once connected to the other device, HTC Hero S opens up the Controller screen
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    When playing music, tap to turn on SRS. When playing music, tap to switch to the Now playing list. Connect to another player on the network. While playing media on another device, you can press and do other things on HTC Hero S. To return to the Controller screen, slide open the Notifications panel
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    . § Watch your purchased videos on up to five HTC devices that have access to HTC Watch using your same account. Creating or signing in to your HTC Watch account 1. From the Home screen, tap > Watch. If this is your first time to use the service, read and accept the license agreement before you
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    manage your downloads. You can connect HTC Hero S to an HDTV that has HDMI and enjoy watching the preloaded movie, your rented videos, and purchased videos on the big screen. You'll need to use a supported MHL-HDMI adapter and HDMI cable (sold separately) to connect HTC Hero S to the TV's HDMI port
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    87 HTC services Recommending a video While viewing the synopsis of a video, you associated to your HTC Watch account. 3. Confirm your rental or purchase. 4. Tap Download. You can go to your library to check your downloads. Managing your library Use the library to manage your downloads and see
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    88 HTC services Checking or changing settings In the Watch app, press , and then tap Settings. Account Update widget when opened My purchases Payment methods Device management Re-check store region Modify your account settings. Select or clear this check box, depending on whether you'd like the
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    On the upper-right corner, click Account. 3. Update your account details, and then click Save Changes. Turning on Phone finder Some features of HTCSense.com require that the Phone finder option on HTC Hero S is selected. 1. On HTC Hero S, from the Home screen, press 2. Tap Location. 3. Select the
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    and messages You can forward calls and messages to another phone if you don't have HTC Hero S with you. Before turning on Forward calls or Forward messages, you need to customize settings first such as specifying an alternate phone number or email address. § To forward calls, click the Forward calls
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    91 HTC services Locking HTC Hero S Lost HTC Hero S? Lock HTC Hero S and show a message onscreen so if somebody finds it, they can contact you. 1. On HTCSense.com, click Lock device. 2. Enter a PIN, an alternate phone number to call if somebody finds HTC Hero S, and a short message to show onscreen.
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    to use Google apps such as Google Talk and Android Market. If you skipped adding a Google Account when you first set up HTC Hero S, you may encounter problems when using some Google apps. If these problems persist, you may need to factory reset HTC Hero S and enter your Google Account details when
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    Flickr) when you first turned on and set up HTC Hero S? You can still add these accounts. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Accounts & sync. 2. Tap Add account, and then tap the account type you want to add. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter the account information
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    information from the online service itself. You cannot remove some accounts, such as the first Google account you signed into, except by deleting all personal information from HTC Hero S with a hard reset. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Accounts & sync. 2. Tap the account
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    2. Tap one of the following tabs: All Gives you access to all contacts on HTC Hero S, online accounts, and more. Groups Lets you assign contacts to groups so you can easily send an SMS, MMS, or email message to a whole group. Call History Lists all your dialed numbers and received and missed calls.
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    , or find contacts. § See status updates from friends in your social network accounts such as Talk on HTC Hero S. For example, means the contact is available to chat. Setting up your profile Store your personal contact information to easily send it to other people. 1. From the Home screen
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    screen, tap > People. 2. On the All tab, tap . 3. Select the Contact type, for example Google or Exchange ActiveSync. This determines which account the contact will sync copy it on HTC Hero S. You need to have your Exchange ActiveSync account set up on HTC Hero S first. 1. From the Home screen, tap >
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    duplicate entries in your contacts list. Accepting matched contacts suggestions When HTC Hero S finds contacts that can be merged, you'll see a Viewing a list of all your linked contacts 1. From the Home screen, tap > People. 2. On the All tab, press , and then tap Linked contacts (or More
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    99 People Manually merging contact information 1. From the Home screen, tap > People. 2. On the All tab, tap the name of the contact (not the icon or photo) you want to link. 3. Tap or (if there are suggested links). 4. On the screen, you can: § Under Suggest links, tap to link the contact
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    can only import contacts that were exported to the storage card using the Export to SD card feature. 1. From the Home screen, tap > People. 2. Press , and then tap Import/Export > Import from SD card. 3. If you have Google or Exchange ActiveSync accounts set up on HTC Hero S, tap the type for the
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    then tap Delete. 3. Select the contacts you want to remove, and then tap Delete. 4. When prompted, tap OK. Sending contact information as a vCard Easily share with others your own contact information or any contact from HTC Hero S. 1. From the Home screen, tap > People. 2. On the All tab, do the
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    email to a whole group. You can also sync groups on HTC Hero S with the groups in your Google account, group. 6. Tap Save. Editing a contact group 1. From the Home screen, tap > People. 2. On the Group tab, press and hold the of the group name to change or remove the group photo. § To add contacts to the
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    you will be charged for five messages. 1. From the Home screen, tap > People your contact groups 1. From the Home screen, tap > People. 2. On the of a contact group 1. From the Home screen, tap > People. 2. On the Groups that you have created. 1. From the Home screen, tap > People. 2. On the Groups
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    your life. You can add several People widgets on the Home screen, with a different group of contacts on each widget. 1. From the Home screen, tap Home screen, go to the People widget. 2. Tap a contact's name or status update (not the photo) on the widget to open the person's contact details screen.
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    want for the contact. 5. Press to return to the People widget on the Home screen. Getting in touch with a contact 1. On the Home screen, go to the People widget. 2. Tap a contact's photo (not the name or status update) on the widget. The default communication method you've set for this contact will
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    or comment on the album photos. § Check your friends' Facebook status updates in Friend Stream™. § View your Facebook events and your friends' birthdays on If you have the Facebook app (preinstalled or downloaded from Android Market), signing in to Facebook for HTC Sense does not sign you in to the
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    tweets in People. § Send tweets and check your friends' tweets in Friend Stream. If you have the Twitter app (preinstalled or downloaded from Android Market), signing in to Twitter for HTC Sense does not sign you in to the Twitter app and vice versa. These two don't share the same login credentials
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    account when you first turned on HTC Hero S, you can do one of the following: § Sign in to your Twitter account from Peep. From the Home screen, tap > Peep, then follow the onscreen instructions. § Add the Twitter for HTC Sense account in Settings > Accounts & sync. Twitter for HTC Sense and Peep
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    picture from Gallery or Camera to your default photo hosting site and add the link to the picture in your tweet. § Tap to include your current location info in your tweet. 4. Tap Post. Searching for Twitter users . Choose whether to show the screen name or the real name of the people you follow. Set
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    use your Facebook account on Friend Stream, you need to be signed in via Facebook for HTC Sense. From the Home screen, tap updates tab. > Friend Stream. Friend Stream opens on the All When you tap someone's status update, you can: § View the tweet. If there's a web link shared, you'll also see the
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    want to attach to your tweet or status update. Picture Location App recommendation Select From Camera to take a photo and attach it or can be downloaded will be inserted to your status. 5. Tap Post. Commenting on and liking Facebook posts Tap someone's status update on the All updates tab, and
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    be signed in to Facebook for HTC Sense to use this feature in updates right on the Home screen. If you want to keep up with just one person's Facebook updates, you can add the Friend Channel widget. You can find it in the Friend Stream widget layout options. Chatting in Google Talk Google Talk
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    accepts the invitation joins the group chat. End your current chat. Clear the chat history, insert a smiley or view your friend's contact details. Making a video call If your friends use Google Talk on a device with a camera, you can chat with them by video. § Set your online status to be available
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    of the following: § Tap Remove to remove your photo. § Tap Change to select another picture. 5. Tap Done. Your online status, message, and picture appear in your contacts' Friends list and in other apps where your Google Talk status are displayed. Adding and managing friends The Friends list is
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    115 Social Changing settings or signing out In Google Talk's Friends list, press and then tap: § Settings to change the app and notification settings. § Sign out to sign out.
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    so, go to the Accounts & sync setting to sign in. You can also set up more than one Google Account on HTC Hero S, and then switch between accounts your other Gmail account Tap the current account at the top right of the screen, and then tap another account you want to switch to. Refresh the Inbox
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    If you want to attach a picture, press and then tap Attach. 6. Locate and then tap the picture you want to attach. 7. After your new message with the received email. But this removes any attachments or formatting in the original email. 4. on HTC Hero S. You can add the Mail widget to view
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    Server does not support auto-detect, you'll need to enter your Exchange Server settings after you tap Next. Ask your Exchange Server administrator for details. 4. Choose the types of information you want to sync. Also choose how often you want to update and sync email to HTC Hero S, then tap Next
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    the inbox of one of your email accounts that you've set up on HTC Hero S. To switch between email accounts, tap the bar that shows the current 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
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    also synchronize your sent and received emails manually at any time. § While in messages You can sort email messages by date received, priority, subject, sender, or size. On the inbox, press , tap Your screen then jumps to the set of email messages based on your chosen sorting order. Managing email
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    other mail folders 1. Press , and then tap Folders. 2. Tap the mail folder whose messages you want to view. Sending an email message 1. From the Home screen, tap > Mail. 2. Switch to the email account that you want to use for sending email. 3. On the email account inbox, tap .
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    from the following options: Picture Take a photo and downloaded will be inserted in your email. Location You can attach location information. Send your current location (requires GPS to be turned on) or a location you pick on a map. Document Attach a PDF available or Airplane mode is on when
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    message. Working with Exchange ActiveSync email You can read, reply, send, and manage your work email in the same easy way as with a POP3/IMAP account. white flag icon that appears on the right of an email message. The icon turns red after you flagged the email. § While reading an email, you can
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    the signature, set the account as the default email account, and set where to save email attachments. Set the sync settings for incoming and outgoing emails such as maximum size limit, update schedule, and more. Set email notification settings. Tap to delete the email account. 4. Press to save your
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    ActiveSync calendars, as well as events on HTC Hero S. Not signed in yet on your accounts? Your calendar events will be created under PC Sync, which you can later sync with your computer's Outlook Calendar through HTC Sync. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Calendar. 2. On any Calendar view, tap
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    Agenda view Meeting invitations In Day, Week, and Agenda views, events are color coded to indicate which account or type of calendar they belong to. To find out either day or agenda view. § Slide your finger up or down the screen to view earlier or later months. Using day and agenda views Day view
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    1. In day view or agenda view, tap an event. The Event details screen then opens and shows the summary of the event. 2. Depending on the the following: § Find the event's location in Maps. § Call any phone number included in the event location or description. § Check the participants of the event
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    be asked to turn on Bluetooth on HTC Hero S and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device. § Tap Mail. A new message window opens and automatically upcoming event. 1. Tap the status bar, then slide your finger down the screen to open the Notifications panel. 2. Do one of the following: § Tap
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    settings for each calendar. Set alerts & notifications Configure event reminders to open an alert, send you a notification, or turn off event notifications on HTC Hero S. Default reminder time Choose how soon before an event you want to be notified. Select ringtone Choose a ringtone to
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    130 Calendar About the Calendar widget You can add a Calendar widget to your Home screen. The widgets offer different calendar views. Tapping a day or event on the widget brings you to the Calendar app.
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    location Maps and location Location settings Turning on location services In order to find your location on HTC Hero S, you need to enable location sources. 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap Settings to enable location sources. § The Google Maps app does not cover every country or city.
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    with Google Maps, you need to enable location sources. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Maps. 2. Tap to show your current location. The blue marker index finger on the map to zoom out. § Tap . View information for a random location 1. Press and hold a location on the map. A balloon opens over the
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    balloon if it is. § Tap to show the search results as a list, and then tap the location. Details about the selected location displays on the screen. 4. Do any of the following: § Tap the onscreen buttons to view the location on a map, get directions, view the location in Street View, if available
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    your destination by tapping the car, public transit, or walk button. 4. Tap Go. The next screen displays the directions to your destination in a list. If the place you've set as your destination then tap Clear Map to reset the map. Your destination is automatically saved in the Google Maps history.
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    friends with Google Latitude (available by country) Google Latitude® user location service lets you and your friends share locations and status messages with accepted can see your location. Opening and joining Latitude 1. From the Home screen, tap > Maps. 2. While viewing a map, press and then tap
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    significant amount of your data on HTC Hero S. You're responsible for the results of using downloaded apps. You need a Google Checkout account to purchase items on Android Market. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Market. 2. Do the app that you like, tap it and read its description and user reviews.
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    support). Opening an installed app Do one of the following: § If you see this icon on the status bar, open the Notifications panel, and then tap the app. § From the Home screen any app that you have downloaded and installed from Android Market. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Market. 2. Press
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    . You can add more than one Clock widget to the extended Home screen. Choose from a variety of looks and designs and select the city to display. Using the Clock app Get more from the Clock app than just the regular date and time. Use HTC Hero S as a desk clock complete with weather information or as
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    set the time zone, date, and time on HTC Hero S manually, you need to turn off auto time sync first. 1. On the World Clock tab, press and then tap Local time settings. 2. Clear the Automatic check box, and then set the time zone, date, and time as required. From the Home screen, you can also press
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    box if you want HTC Hero S to also vibrate when the alarm goes off. 4. After you've finished setting the alarm, tap Done. § To turn off an alarm, this check box if you want to silence the alarm when HTC Hero S is in silent mode. Set the volume level that you want for the alarm screen is not locked.
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    You need to connect to the Internet. § Location services must be enabled. If you didn't enable it when you first set up HTC Hero S, you can do so in Settings > Location. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Weather. You'll see a full screen animation of your current weather and weather information such
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    Weather screen, press and then tap Settings. 2. You can change the following weather settings: Update when opened Select this check box to refresh weather updates every time you open the Weather app. Scheduled sync Select this check box to automatically download weather updates. Update schedule
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    search for a specific keyword or feed URL. 4. After selecting the channel or channels to subscribe to, tap Add. To manually update news stories on People you follow. Reading a story 1. From the Home screen, tap > News. 2. On the All items screen, tap a story that you want to read. While reading
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    the News app, press 2. Tap any of the following: , and then tap Settings (or More > Settings). Accounts Update when opened News content Mobile view Manage sync options and general News settings. Update the content of the channels you've subscribed to every time you open the News app. Choose how
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    an item's trade information as well as its price chart for a specific period. § Tap another date period to view an item's past trade information. Adding a stock quote or stock market index 1. On the Stocks main screen, tap . 2. Enter the stock quote or stock market index on the text field, and then
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    extra data fees. On the Stocks main screen, press , and then tap Settings. Do any of the following: Tap To Update when opened Update the stock information every time you open the Stocks app. Set color for price raise Change the color for displaying stock price increases to either red or green
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    the list of videos, and then tap a video to watch it. 3. While watching a video, you can: § Turn HTC Hero S sideways or double-tap the screen to watch the video in full screen. § Tap the video screen to pause, resume playback, or drag the slider to jump to a different part of the video. § Tap a tab
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    first to the audio jack of HTC Hero S to use FM Radio. FM Radio uses the stereo headset as the FM radio antenna. From the Home screen, tap > FM Radio. station There are several things you can do while you're on the FM Radio screen: § Tap to view the All presets list, and then select a station you
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    FM Radio You can continue listening to the radio while using other apps on HTC Hero S or close the FM Radio app completely. To To close the FM Radio screen To turn off completely and close FM Radio Do this Press . FM Radio continues to run in the background. To go back to the
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    Flashlight app turns on your phone's LED flashlight to shine a light wherever you need it. From the Home screen, tap > Flashlight. § To adjust the brightness of the light, simply tap the onscreen power button on the flashlight handle. § Press to switch to Auto flash, SOS, or Manual mode. To close
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    the Home screen, tap . 2. Press , 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. When your friends see the link in your sent message, email, or status update, they can
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    § Store the same bookmarks on both your computer and HTC Hero S web browsers. § Install third-party mobile phone apps (not downloaded from Android Market) from your computer. § You need a storage card inserted into HTC Hero S to be able to sync multimedia files, maps, and documents. § The available
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    153 HTC Sync Installing HTC Sync § Install HTC Sync on a computer running Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP. § HTC Sync requires USB 2.0 on your computer to connect and sync with HTC Hero S. § For trouble-free installation, first quit all running programs and temporarily exit from your anti-
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    every time you sync your computer and HTC Hero S. 2. Select Sync music files from, and then click Add. 3. Choose a folder that contains your audio files, and then click OK. 4. Select Sync music files from iTunes and Windows Media Player if you're using either of these software on your computer
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    then click the On button. Turning Gallery sync on means you want this category included every time you sync your computer and HTC Hero S. 2. To automatically import your camera shots to your computer during synchronization, select Copy device Camera Shots to PC. Photos and videos from your storage
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    Express, or Windows Contacts. 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 HTC Hero S. 2. Choose the application you want to sync your contacts with. 3. In cases when conflicting
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    then click the On button. Turning Documents sync on means you want this category included every time you sync your computer and HTC Hero S. 2. To sync email attachments that you've stored on HTC Hero S, select Copy all download Mail documents to PC. 3. Select Sync PC documents from, and then click
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    click Open. The installation process starts on HTC Hero S. 4. Check the screen on HTC Hero S to see if there are additional instructions to complete the installation. 5. After installation is complete, you can click Disconnect. 6. Safely remove HTC Hero S as required by your computer's operating
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    HTC Sync Downloading maps or purchasing services You can download maps for free or purchase premium services such as navigation, safety cameras, and turn-by-turn voice instructions to review the agreement, and then click I agree to the terms and agreement to continue. 6. Click Review purchase and
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    the latest HTC Sync upgrade Visit the HTC support website (www.htc.com/support/) from time to time to check for the most recent HTC Sync upgrade so you can download and install it on your computer. After installing the latest upgrade, set up HTC Sync again to recognize and sync with HTC Hero S.
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    Home screen, press numbers, symbols, or accented letters. The gray character displayed on the key is the character that will be inserted when you press and hold that key. Some keys have multiple characters or accents associated with them. Shift key. Tap to enter an uppercase letter. Tap twice to turn
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    of the onscreen keyboard. Turn HTC Hero S sideways to use a larger keyboard for easy typing. § Select the Auto-rotate screen check box in > the screen orientation to automatically change. > Settings > Display to allow § The landscape orientation keyboard is not supported in all apps. Entering
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    manually. 1. From the Home screen, card installed, you can back up the new words you've added to the predictive text dictionary. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Language & keyboard > Touch Input. 2. Tap Personal dictionary > Sync personal dictionary > Copy to storage card
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    uses Google's speech-recognition service, you need to be connected to the Internet to enter text by speaking. 1. Press and hold the language key. HTC Hero S cues you to speak. 2. Tell HTC Hero S what you want to be typed in. Setting the voice input language 1. From the Home screen, press , then tap
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    165 Keyboard Entering text by tracing Instead of tapping the keys on the onscreen keyboard, you can "trace" to type words. Trace keyboard in Settings > Language & keyboard > Touch Input > Trace keyboard must be selected for you to use the Trace keyboard. To trace, slide your finger on the onscreen
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    Input method. 2. Select the input method that you want to use. Using Swype When you start an app or select a field that requires text or numbers, the Swype® keyboard becomes available. § Enter text by sliding on or tapping the keys on the Swype keyboard, or by speaking. § After entering text, press
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    Start an app or select a text field that requires text or numbers. 2. Briefly press and hold the first letter of the word you inserted when you press and hold that key. Some keys have multiple characters or accents associated with them. Shift key. Tap to enter an uppercase letter. Tap twice to turn
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    screen, press , and then tap Settings > Language & keyboard > Touch Input. Keyboard types International keyboard Bilingual prediction Text input Select the keyboard layout to use. Add or remove languages from the onscreen keyboard language list. Select a secondary keyboard language to use. § Turn
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    and tells you the approximate signal strength (number of bands that light up). The next time HTC Hero S 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 HTC Hero S to its factory default settings.
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    protocol. 1. Save the certificate file to the root folder of the storage card. 2. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Security. 3. Tap Install from SD card. 4. Select the network certificate needed to connect to the EAP-TLS network. 5. Turn on Wi-Fi and connect to a wireless
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    Setting up secure credential storage If your network administrator tells you to download and install security certificates, you must first set up secure credential storage on HTC Hero S. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Security. 2. Tap Set password. 3. Enter a new password
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    . § To use HTC Hero S as a modem, you need to install HTC Sync on your computer first. § You must have an approved data plan associated with your account from your mobile service provider to use this service. 1. Make sure the data connection on HTC Hero S is turned on. 2. Connect HTC Hero S to the
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    § You must have an approved data plan associated with your account from your mobile service provider to use this service. § Make sure the data connection on HTC Hero S is turned on. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Wireless & networks. 2. Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings
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    the Bluetooth widget on the Home screen. Turn off Bluetooth when not in use to save battery power, or in places where using a wireless device is prohibited, such as on board an aircraft and in hospitals. Changing the device name The device name identifies HTC Hero S to other devices. 1. From the
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    on HTC Hero S, and then turning on the headset. However, you might have to connect manually if your to the headset or car kit, follow the instructions in Unpairing from a Bluetooth device on page 176 Disconnecting a Bluetooth device 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Wireless
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    's documentation for instructions on receiving information over Bluetooth. 1. On HTC Hero S, open the app that contains the information or file you want to send. 2. Follow the steps for the type of item you want to send: Captured photo or After capturing, on the Camera preview screen, tap , video
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    the main Voice Recorder screen, tap Bluetooth. , and then tap 3. Turn on Bluetooth if you're asked to do so. 4. If you haven't paired with the receiving device before, tap Scan for devices. 5. Tap the name of the receiving device. 6. If prompted, accept the pairing request on HTC Hero S and on the
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    the Bluetooth check box is not selected, select it to turn Bluetooth on. 4. Select the Discoverable check box. 5. On the sending device, send one or more files to HTC Hero S. Refer to the device's documentation for instructions on sending information over Bluetooth. 6. If asked, accept the pairing
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    , PIN, or password Protect your personal information and prevent others from using HTC Hero S without your permission by setting a screen lock pattern, PIN or password. Your screen lock will be asked every time HTC Hero S is turned on or when it's idle for a certain period of time. 1. From the
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    HTC Hero S. If this fails, you can unlock HTC Hero S by entering your Google Account user name and password. 1. On the unlock screen, enter your lock pattern. 2. After the fifth attempt, when you're asked to wait for 30 seconds, tap OK. 3. If the display goes off, press the POWER button to turn
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    up call services such as voicemail and change other phone settings. § Choose sounds to use for the ringtones and notifications. § Adjust media playback volume. § Set to lower the ring volume when you move HTC Hero S when it's ringing, make it ring louder when inside a bag or pocket, and turn on the
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    set HTC Hero S to always display the screen for selecting the USB connection type. Security Power Applications SD & phone storage Set a screen lock, enable the SIM card lock, or manage the credential storage. Turn on power saver to automatically switch to power saving mode when the battery level
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    , and then tap Calibrate. 4. After the recalibration process, tap OK. Keeping the screen on while charging HTC Hero S You can keep the screen from turning off while you're charging HTC Hero S. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Applications > Development. 3. Select the
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    the ring volume when you move it. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Sound. 3. Select or clear the Quiet ring on pickup check box. Making HTC Hero S ring louder with Pocket mode To help avoid missing incoming calls when HTC Hero S is in your pocket or bag, the pocket
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    a few seconds. Optimizing battery life You can set HTC Hero S to automatically switch to power saving mode when the battery level reaches a certain level. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Power. 3. Select the Enable power saver check box. 4. Tap Turn power saver on at
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    card space 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap SD & phone storage. The total and available storage card space is displayed in the SD card HTC Hero S. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Applications > Manage applications. 3. On the Downloaded tab
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    Home screen, press 2. Tap About phone. 3. Select one of the following: , and then tap Settings. Network Check information about your mobile network and its service status. Phone identity Check information about HTC Hero S such as the serial number of the phone and your phone number. Battery
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    , you can remove and replace the battery, and then turn HTC Hero S on to restart it. Resetting HTC Hero S Do a factory reset to return HTC Hero S to its original state before the first time you turned it on. If you're passing HTC Hero S on to someone else or HTC Hero S has a persistent problem that
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    a factory reset by using the hardware buttons on HTC Hero S. 1. Remove the battery, wait for a few seconds, then reinsert the battery. 2. Press and hold the VOLUME DOWN button, and then briefly press the POWER button. 3. Wait for the screen with the three Android images to appear, and then release
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    and copyrights Trademarks and copyrights ©2011 HTC Corporation. All Rights Reserved. HTC, the HTC logo, the HTC quietly brilliant logo, HTC Hero S, Friend Stream, HTC Footprints, HTC Sense, HTC Sync, and HTC Watch are trademarks or service marks of HTC Corporation. Google, the Google logo, Android
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    means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or storing in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form without prior written permission of HTC.
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    up contacts 100 Battery - optimizing battery life 185 Bluetooth - connecting a Bluetooth headset or car kit 174 - disconnecting or unpairing 175 - sending information 176 - sharing music 81 - turning on or off 174 Browser - bookmarks 61 - navigating and zooming 59 - opening a new window 60 - options
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    Hard reset 188 Headphones 174 Home screen - about 16 - adding widgets 30 - extended 16 - rearranging items 33 - rearranging the home panels 34 HTC Clock - Desk Clock 139 - setting an alarm 140 - World Clock 139 HTC Sync 152 HTC Leap view 17 Locations - turning on location services 131 M Mail - adding
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    settings 168 Optimizing battery life 185 P Screen - adjusting screen brightness 182 - changing the time before the screen turns off 183 - recalibrating G-sensor 183 - turning off screen rotation 183 SD card 11 Search 57, 58 Security - changing your screen lock 179 - locking your phone with a screen
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    195 Index - SD & phone storage 186 - Sound 184 Sharing - games and apps 151 Slideshow 71 Smart dial 38 SMS 48 Social networks - adding 93 - viewing photos 76 Sound set 34 Speakerphone 42 Speed dial 39 Stocks 145 Storage card - moving apps to the storage card 186 Sync - HTC Sync 152 - online accounts
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