HTC Hero Sprint HTC Sync Update for HERO (Sprint) (2.0.40) - Page 138

Changing Weather Options, About the Weather Widget, Data Services FAQs

Page 138 highlights

Changing Weather Options 1. On the Weather screen, press and tap Settings. 2. Select the options you want: Ⅲ Select the Update automatically check box to automatically download weather updates after a period of time. Ⅲ To set an auto update schedule, tap Update frequency and choose a schedule. Ⅲ Tap Temperature scale to choose whether to display weather in Celsius or Fahrenheit. About the Weather Widget Use the Weather widget to instantly check weather forecasts of your current location and other cities without having to open the Weather application. The Weather widget comes in different looks and styles. You can add this widget to the Home screen, if it's not yet added. To find out how you can add a widget, see "Customizing the Home Screen" on page 22. Data Services FAQs How will I know when my device is ready for data service? Your user name (for example, [email protected]) will be displayed when you access  Settings > About phone > Network > Current username. How do I sign in for the first time? You are automatically signed in to access data services when you turn on your device. How do I know when my device is connected to data services? Your device automatically connects when you use data service or an incoming message arrives. You will also see the or indicator. Can I make calls and use data services at the same time? You cannot use voice and data services simultaneously. If you receive a call while data service is active, your device forwards the call to voicemail. You can place an outgoing call anytime, but it will interrupt any  in-progress data session. When is my data connection active? Your connection is active when data is being transferred. Outgoing calls are allowed; incoming calls go directly to voicemail. When active, the or indicator animates on your device's display screen. When is my data connection dormant? If your device receives no data for ten seconds, the connection goes dormant. When the connection is dormant, you can make and receive voice calls. (The connection may become active again quickly.) If your device receives no data for an extended period of time, the connection will terminate. Can I sign out of data services? You can sign out without turning off your device; however, you will not be able to browse the Web or use other data services (unless you establish a Wi-Fi connection.) While signed out, you can still place or receive phone calls, check voicemail, and use other voice services. You may sign in again at any time. To sign out, go to Settings > Wireless controls and clear the Mobile network check box. 128 3B. Web and Data Services

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30
  • 31
  • 32
  • 33
  • 34
  • 35
  • 36
  • 37
  • 38
  • 39
  • 40
  • 41
  • 42
  • 43
  • 44
  • 45
  • 46
  • 47
  • 48
  • 49
  • 50
  • 51
  • 52
  • 53
  • 54
  • 55
  • 56
  • 57
  • 58
  • 59
  • 60
  • 61
  • 62
  • 63
  • 64
  • 65
  • 66
  • 67
  • 68
  • 69
  • 70
  • 71
  • 72
  • 73
  • 74
  • 75
  • 76
  • 77
  • 78
  • 79
  • 80
  • 81
  • 82
  • 83
  • 84
  • 85
  • 86
  • 87
  • 88
  • 89
  • 90
  • 91
  • 92
  • 93
  • 94
  • 95
  • 96
  • 97
  • 98
  • 99
  • 100
  • 101
  • 102
  • 103
  • 104
  • 105
  • 106
  • 107
  • 108
  • 109
  • 110
  • 111
  • 112
  • 113
  • 114
  • 115
  • 116
  • 117
  • 118
  • 119
  • 120
  • 121
  • 122
  • 123
  • 124
  • 125
  • 126
  • 127
  • 128
  • 129
  • 130
  • 131
  • 132
  • 133
  • 134
  • 135
  • 136
  • 137
  • 138
  • 139
  • 140
  • 141
  • 142
  • 143
  • 144
  • 145
  • 146
  • 147
  • 148
  • 149
  • 150
  • 151
  • 152
  • 153
  • 154
  • 155
  • 156
  • 157
  • 158
  • 159
  • 160
  • 161
  • 162
  • 163
  • 164
  • 165
  • 166
  • 167
  • 168
  • 169
  • 170
  • 171
  • 172
  • 173
  • 174
  • 175

128
3B. Web and Data Services
Changing Weather Options
1.
On the Weather screen, press
and tap
Settings
.
2.
Select the options you want:
²
Select the
Update automatically
check box to automatically download weather updates after a period of
time.
²
To set an auto update schedule, tap
Update frequency
and choose a schedule.
²
Tap
Temperature scale
to choose whether to display weather in
Celsius
or
Fahrenheit
.
About the Weather Widget
Use the Weather widget to instantly check weather forecasts of your current location and other cities without
having to open the Weather application.
The Weather widget comes in different looks and styles. You can add this widget to the Home screen, if it’s
not yet added. To find out how you can add a widget, see “Customizing the Home Screen” on page 22.
Data Services FAQs
How will I know when my device is ready for data service?
Your user name (for example,
) will be displayed when you access
Settings > About phone > Network > Current username
.
How do I sign in for the first time?
You are automatically signed in to access data services when you turn on your device.
How do I know when my device is connected to data services?
Your device automatically connects when you use data service or an incoming message arrives. You will
also see the
or
indicator.
Can I make calls and use data services at the same time?
You cannot use voice and data services simultaneously. If you receive a call while data service is active, your
device forwards the call to voicemail. You can place an outgoing call anytime, but it will interrupt any
in-progress data session.
When is my data connection active?
Your connection is active when data is being transferred. Outgoing calls are allowed; incoming calls go
directly to voicemail. When active, the
or
indicator animates on your device’s display screen.
When is my data connection dormant?
If your device receives no data for ten seconds, the connection goes dormant. When the connection is
dormant, you can make and receive voice calls. (The connection may become active again quickly.) If your
device receives no data for an extended period of time, the connection will terminate.
Can I sign out of data services?
You can sign out without turning off your device; however, you will not be able to browse the Web or use
other data services (unless you establish a Wi-Fi connection.) While signed out, you can still place or receive
phone calls, check voicemail, and use other voice services. You may sign in again at any time. To sign out,
go to
Settings > Wireless controls
and clear the
Mobile network
check box.