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on the proper usage of your phone to prevent injuries and to avoid damaging your phone. You can also refer to this guide for regulatory information about your phone. You can also visit our support website at www.htc.com/support to download the Safety and regulatory guide and to access other helpful - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 3
. All Rights Reserved. T-Mobile is a federally registered trademark of Deutsche Telekom AG. Copyright © 2010 HTC Corporation. All Rights Reserved. The HTC logo, the HTC quietly brilliant logo, HTC Sense, HTC Sync, and HTC Care are trademarks and/or service marks of HTC Corporation. Copyright © 2010 - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 4
guide In this user guide, we use the following symbols to indicate useful and important information: This is a note. A note often gives additional information, such as what happens on your phone to accomplish a certain task or to get a phone feature to work properly. This provides safety precaution - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 5
...16 Bottom panel ...17 Before turning on your phone 18 Back cover ...18 SIM card ...18 Storage card ...19 Battery...20 Finger gestures ...21 Getting started ...22 Turning on your phone ...22 Turning off your phone...22 Setting up your phone for the first time 22 Sleep mode...23 Home - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 6
6 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide Personalizing your Home screen with widgets 37 Adding Using call history...47 Adding a new phone number to your contacts from call history 47 Checking a missed call ...48 Clearing the call history list ...48 Call services ...49 Turning Airplane mode on or - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 7
ActiveSync account 71 Managing your accounts...71 Using HTC Sync...72 Downloading the latest HTC Sync upgrade 72 Setting up HTC Sync to recognize your phone 72 Setting up synchronization ...73 Setting up more sync options...73 Synchronizing your phone ...74 Installing apps from your computer to - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 8
8 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide Social Facebook for HTC Sense...76 Tweeting on your phone ...76 Peep screen ...77 Sending a tweet ...77 Searching for Twitter users to follow 77 Sending a direct message ...78 Setting Peep options...78 Adding the Twitter - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 9
115 Adding a VPN connection ...115 Connecting to a VPN ...115 Disconnecting from a VPN ...115 Using your phone's web browser 116 Opening the browser...116 Going to a web page ...116 Setting your home page ...116 Changing the screen orientation ...116 Browsing full versions of all web sites 116 - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 10
Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide Finding text within a web page ...118 Downloading applications from the web 119 Copying text, looking up information, and sharing 119 Viewing bookmarks and previously visited pages from your phone to the shutter release 128 Review screen ...128 Zooming ... - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 11
or stock market index 156 Changing the stock list order...156 Deleting stock quotes and indices ...156 Setting stock information update frequency 157 Manually updating stock information 157 Adding the Stocks widget...157 Recording your voice...158 Recording your voice ...158 Sharing a voice clip - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 12
T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide Opening an installed application ...160 Uninstalling an application...161 Getting help ...161 Security Protecting your SIM card with a PIN 162 Restoring a SIM card that has been locked out 162 Protecting your phone with a screen lock 163 T-Mobile Applications - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 13
Contents 13 Checking if automatic backup is enabled 176 Restoring backed up data to your phone 176 Updating your phone's system software 177 Checking for phone system software updates manually 177 Performing a hard/factory reset 178 Specifications Index - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 14
Inside the box You will find the following inside the box: myTouch 3G Slide phone USB cable AC adapter 3.5mm stereo headset Battery microSD card Quick start guide Safety and regulatory guide Your Phone Front panel with keyboard opened 1 2 3 8 7 9 6 5 4 1. Hardware QWERTY See "Using the hardware - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 15
a: Solid green light when the phone is connected to the power adapter or a computer and the battery is fully charged. Flashing green light when you have a pending notification. Solid red light when the battery is being charged. Flashing red light when the battery level reaches very low. 9. Touch - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 16
16 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide Top panel 14 15 14.POWER When the phone is off, press to turn on the phone. When the phone is on and the screen is unlocked, press to turn off or on the phone display. With the screen unlocked, press and hold to open the phone options menu that lets - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 17
.USB connector Connect the power adapter to charge the battery. Connect the supplied USB cable to transfer files to your phone from your computer Connect the supplied USB cable to sync your phone with doubleTwist on your computer. See "About Multimedia Sync by doubleTwist" for details. 20.Microphone - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 18
18 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide Before turning on your phone Back cover Removing the back cover Remove the back cover to access the battery compartment, SIM card slot, and storage card slot. 1. With the phone turned off, hold your phone securely with the front facing down. 2. With your - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 19
card goes through the 2 "guides" on the SIM card slot. 5. Close the SIM card holder and then slide it to the direction of "LOCK" (etched on the SIM card holder) to lock it. Removing the SIM card 1. Remove the back cover. Refer to "Removing the back cover." 2. If the battery is installed, remove the - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 20
20 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide Battery Your phone comes with a rechargeable Lithium-ion polymer or Lithium-ion battery and is designed to use only manufacturer-specified original batteries and accessories. Battery performance depends on many factors, including network configuration, - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 21
sync cable provided with your phone must be used to charge the battery Do not remove the battery from the phone while you are charging it using the AC or car adapter. As a safety precaution, the battery in a web page), simply press and hold the item. Swipe or slide To swipe or slide means to quickly - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 22
22 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide Getting started Once you've installed your SIM card and battery, you can turn on your phone and start using it. Turning on your phone Press the POWER button. When you turn on the phone for the first time, you will be prompted to set up your phone. For - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 23
Done. 8. Tap I use Social Networks and want to sync them. On the Set up social networks screen, choose the type of social network account such as Facebook for HTC Sense and Twitter that you want to access from your phone. Follow the onscreen instructions to log in to your social network account. See - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 24
24 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide Waking up from Sleep mode Your phone wakes up automatically when you have an incoming call. To wake up your phone manually, press the POWER button or the trackpad. You will then see that the phone has locked the screen. To find out how to unlock the - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 25
you have chosen to include when you first set up the phone. Your Home screen may include shortcuts and widgets. Tap the respective reset. To learn how to perform a factory data reset, see "Performing a hard/factory reset." Navigating the Home screen You can go to the extended Home screen by sliding - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 26
26 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide Phone status and notifications Phone status icons These are the icons that may appear on the phone status area of the status bar: GPRS connected GPRS in use EDGE connected EDGE in use 3G connected 3G in use HSPA connected HSPA in use Connected to a Wi-Fi - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 27
Battery is full Battery /IMAP email New SMS/Picture Message Problem with SMS/Picture Message delivery New is playing General notification (for example, Phone connected to computer via USB cable.) Storage available Data synchronizing or connected to HTC Sync New tweet Voice is being recorded using Voice - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 28
T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide Call forwarding on Compass needs orientation Uploading data (animated) Downloading data (animated) Waiting to upload Downloaded Android Market application installed successfully Faves event notification Driving mode activated using Genius button Update available - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 29
panel to open the message, reminder, or event notification, see the mobile operator name, and access recently-opened applications. Opening the Notifications panel When in the status bar, press and hold the status bar, then slide your finger downward to open the Notifications panel. If you have - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 30
30 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide Adjusting the volume Adjusting the ringer volume changes the volume level of the phone ring tone, whereas adjusting the media volume changes the volume level of sound notifications, music or video playback. The ringer volume and media volume can - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 31
one of the following: Charge only. Select this mode if you only want to charge the phone's battery using your computer. Sync. When selected, the phone automatically uses HTC Sync when connected to your computer and lets you synchronize Outlook and Windows Address Book (Outlook Express), contacts - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 32
32 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide Copying files to and from the storage card 1. Connect the phone to your computer using the supplied USB cable. If you change the default connection type, follow the procedure in "Changing the connection type after connecting your phone to the computer" to - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 33
. Press BACK when you are done. 4. Tap Searchable items, and then select the items you want included when doing a search. Searching the Web and your phone using the Quick Search Box Some applications, such as Contacts or Mail, have their own search box, which you can use to search within those - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 34
space to add the information that matters most in your daily life and phone features that make communication quicker and easier. You have up to five 4. Tap OK. You can also download or copy ringtones or songs to your phone's storage card. To find out how you can copy files to your storage card - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 35
Tap the mode you want to use. Creating and saving a new mode Create your own modes for your phone. You can add widgets and other elements, arrange the layout, change the wallpaper, and save the whole Home tap Save. Tap Shop to go to the T-Mobile website to buy a wallpaper to apply to your phone. - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 36
36 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide Tap Wallpaper gallery to select from wallpapers that came from T-Mobile. Select from the that came from T-Mobile. Select from the available wallpapers, and then tap Select. Changing the theme Change the look and feel of your phone with themes. 1. - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 37
tap Select to choose one. You can also add widgets that allow you to quickly switch on or off certain settings of your phone, such as Wi-Fi, Mobile Network, Bluetooth, and more. Scroll down the widgets list, tap Settings, and then tap the widget that you want. Downloading widgets A selection of - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 38
38 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide Adding application icons and other shortcuts on your Home screen Place application icons on your Home screen to open applications quicker. You can also add shortcuts to settings and specific information such as a bookmarked webpage, someone's phone number - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 39
menu. 3. Tap Folder and then tap New Folder. 4. Press and hold an application icon or a shortcut that you want to move to the folder. The phone then vibrates. Don't lift your finger. 5. Drag the application icon or shortcut and drop it on top of the folder. Simply tap the folder to - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 40
Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide icon 1. Press and hold the widget or icon you want to move. The phone vibrates and you'll see a blue box around the widget or icon. Don 1. Press and hold the widget or icon you want to remove. The phone vibrates and you'll see a green box around the widget or icon. - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 41
obtained from T-Mobile. See "Restoring a SIM card that has been locked out" in the Security chapter for details. Calling somebody using your phone You can either and 3. To browse through the filtered list on the top of the screen, slide your finger to the left or right. 4. To place a call, do - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 42
42 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide The number 1 on the phone keypad is reserved for your voicemail. Press and included in your SIM card. Contact T-Mobile for details. If you enabled the unlock screen pattern and/or the SIM lock, and you forgot the unlock pattern or SIM PIN, you can still - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 43
sound without rejecting the call Do one of the following: Press the VOLUME DOWN button. Place the phone face down on a leveled surface. If the phone is already facing down, the phone will still ring when there are subsequent incoming calls. Automatically scaling down the ring volume when picking up - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 44
44 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide Rejecting an incoming call Depending if the display is on or off, you need to: If the message that is sent out. 1. Press HOME, and then tap . 2. Press MENU, and then tap Phone settings > Edit default message. 3. Enter the new message, and then tap OK. - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 45
call, place the call on hold, mute the microphone, and more. Handling multiple calls Your phone notifies you when you have another incoming call, and gives you the option of rejecting or 6. When finished, tap End call. Not all mobile networks support conference calling. Contact T-Mobile for details. - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 46
46 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide Putting a call on hold Press MENU and then tap Hold in the status bar when the speakerphone is on. To avoid damage to your hearing, do not hold your phone against your ear when the speakerphone is turned on. Ending a call Do one of the following to end - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 47
your contacts list, and then tap Save to contacts. 4. In the blank contact record that appears, enter the contact name and other information. 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 - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 48
48 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide Checking a missed call You will see the missed call icon in the status bar when you miss a call. 1. Press HOME, and then tap Phone. 2. Tap at the bottom-left corner of the screen. 3. In the call history list, missed calls are indicated by the missed - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 49
Call services Phone calls 49 Your phone can directly link to the mobile phone network, and enable you to access and change the settings of various phone services for your phone. Call services may include call forwarding, call waiting, voicemail, and more. Contact T-Mobile to find out about the - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 50
Email chapter. Phone contacts See "Adding a new contact" for details. Exchange ActiveSync Server See "Synchronizing with a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account" in the Accounts and sync chapter for details. Contacts on your computer See "Using HTC Sync" in the Accounts and sync chapter for details - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 51
Phone contacts, contacts stored on your SIM card, Facebook contacts, and Faves Gallery contacts. You can also use this tab to open or update Mobile Applications chapter. 3. Online directories tab Search for contacts on your Exchange ActiveSync account to your phone Facebook for HTC Sense, instead - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 52
52 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide 1 2 3 7 6 4 5 1. Create a new contact. 2. Tap to edit your My contact card. 3. SIM card contact 4. This icon appears when 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 - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 53
. If you have the same contact appear in your Phone, Google, and Facebook accounts, you can merge the contact information into one contact. The phone automatically merges contacts that it finds to have similar data. If you need to manually merge contacts or break the link between contacts, follow - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 54
Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide Searching for a contact 1. Press HOME, and then tap Contacts. 2. Press the SEARCH button on the phone. 3. 3. If you have Google or Exchange ActiveSync accounts set up on your phone, tap the type for the imported contacts. Press BACK to stop importing - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 55
Sending your contact information as a vCard via Picture Message 1. Press HOME, and then tap Contacts. 2. On the All tab, tap [Your name] My contact card. 3. Press MENU, and then tap Send my contact info. 4. Select the type of information you want to send, and then tap Send. 5. Enter the recipient's - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 56
Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide Contact information and conversations When you tap a contact on the Contacts screen, the contact details screen opens, showing you the information stored for that contact, exchanged messages and phone your Facebook account to see the updates and events. If you are - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 57
to use the onscreen keyboard. Shift key There are two Shift keys on your phone; one on the far left and the other on the far right of the by pressing Shift twice. The cursor shape changes while the key is locked: . Unlock the Shift key by pressing it once again. Fn key To type the characters - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 58
58 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide Menu key There is a Menu key (just below Z), which button. Setting keyboard shortcuts You can create shortcuts using the hardware keyboard to open applications on the phone. 1. Press HOME > MENU, and then tap Settings. 2. Scroll down the screen, and then - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 59
landscape orientation of the onscreen keyboard. Turn the phone sideways to use a larger keyboard that lets with white characters at the top to enter numbers, symbols, or accented letters. The white character hide the onscreen keyboard or go to the web page. This is the Backspace key. Tap to delete - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 60
Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide Entering words using Swype Instead of tapping the keys on the onscreen keyboard, you can use Swype® to type words. Swype lets you slide to change the input method so you can use the compact QWERTY, phone keyboard, or voice to enter text. 1. On an application (for - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 61
as well as characters of nearby keys. Word completion When using the Compact QWERTY or Phone keypad, lets you select from a list of possible combinations based on the characters that not responding accurately to your taps. Reset calibration Tap to reset the calibration back to factory default. - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 62
and read the text or view the picture message. Sending text and picture messages Send short text messages (SMS) and picture messages (MMS) to other mobile phones. If you exceed the limit on the number of characters for a single text message, your text message will be delivered as one but will be - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 63
"Maps and location." Contact (vCard). Select a contact from your phone, and then select which contact information you want to attach. Appointment slide to create a new slide. Tap the created slide (for example, Slide 1), tap Insert picture, and then select the picture you want to add to the slide - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 64
64 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide When editing multiple slides, tap to edit the next slide or tap to return to the previous slide. While editing the slideshow, press MENU to let you preview the slideshow, add music or video to a slide, remove a slide, and more. 7. When you have - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 65
notifications Messages 65 Depending on your notification settings, the phone will play a ring tone, vibrate, or display the of new messages . To open the message, press and hold the status bar, and then slide the status bar down to open the Notifications panel. Tap the new message to open and read - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 66
66 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide Managing message conversations Text and picture messages that are link to a web page, tap the message and then tap the link to open it in the web browser. If a message contains a phone number, tap the message and then tap the phone number to dial the - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 67
press and hold the message that you want to delete. 2. 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 information, you can view the contact details, phone or send an email message to the contact, and more. - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 68
Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide status of your message. Service Center Displays the message service center number used. problems in receiving and sending messages. Manage SIM card messages Tap to view text messages stored on your SIM card. You can also delete or copy these messages to your phone - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 69
that is specific to sent or failure notifications. Note that the ring tone briefly plays when selected. Vibrate Select this option if you want the phone to vibrate when a new text or picture message arrives. Adding the Messages widget Add the Messages widget to let you read your messages on the - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 70
. Status updates and links phone. However, subsequent Google Accounts can only synchronize Gmail and contacts. Other Google services use the first Google Account you added. 1. Press HOME > MENU, and then tap Settings > Accounts & sync. 2. Tap Add account > Google. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 71
service itself. You cannot remove some accounts, such the first Google Account you signed into on the phone, except by deleting all personal information from your phone with a hard reset. For instructions on doing this, see "Performing a hard/factory reset" in the Backup, update and reset chapter - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 72
72 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide Using HTC Sync Are you using Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express on your computer? You can use HTC Sync to synchronize your Outlook contacts and calendar or your Outlook Express contacts with your phone. Before you do a factory reset or a software (ROM) - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 73
Outlook or Outlook Express, select the type of information to sync (contacts and/or calendar), and choose to sync them automatically or manually with your phone. 6. Click Finish. HTC Sync then starts to sync your phone and your computer. Wait for the synchronization to finish. 7. A summary report - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 74
74 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide When to sync Click Automatic sync on the left side of the dialog box. Then choose whether to sync manually, auto sync everytime you connect your phone to your computer, or sync at a set schedule. 6. Click Apply to save the sync options you've selected, - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 75
Open. 9. After selecting the application, click Next. 10. Click Finish. Check your phone's screen to see if there are additional instructions to complete the installation. About Multimedia Sync by doubleTwist Use Multimedia Sync by doubleTwist™ to synchronize media files such as photos and music on - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 76
updates in Friend Stream. To learn how to sign in to Facebook for HTC Sense, see the "Accounts and sync" chapter. Contacts Friend Stream Gallery Tweeting on your phone the phone, follow the onscreen instructions to sign in to your Twitter account. 3. Peep opens in the All Tweets tab. Slide your - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 77
, and then tap > Peep. 2. On the All Tweets tab, tap the text field with the words "What's happening?". 3. Enter your tweet, and then tap Update. Before tapping Update, you can: Tap to post a picture from Gallery or Camera to your default photo hosting site and add the link to the picture into - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 78
Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide Unfollowing name when you see it. 4. Enter your message, and then tap Update. Setting Peep options 1. Press HOME, and then tap > Peep. tweets and set the number of tweets to download. Services Set your photo hosting site, photo quality, location options - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 79
Stream. 2. If you are not signed in to a social network account, press MENU, tap Settings > Accounts & sync, and then tap the account you want to sign in to. 3. Friend Stream opens in the All Updates tab. Slide your finger on the bottom row to go to the tab you want. Friend Stream screen - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 80
Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide Updating your status 1. Press HOME, and then tap > Friend Stream. 2. On the All Updates tab, tap the text field with the words "What's happening?". 3. Tap , and then on the Update Status dialog box, select which accounts you want the status update to - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 81
to your Google Account when you first set up the phone, you are already signed in to Google Talk. recommend that you sign out of Google Talk to save battery power. 1. Press HOME, and then tap > Talk. notification. Their entry in the Friends list turns white and displays the message. Do one of the - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 82
82 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide Chatting on or off the record Your Google Talk messages are stored, so you can review them later and even search for them in the Chats folder in Gmail. But, if you'd rather not store the messages in a chat, you can - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 83
want to unblock, and then tap OK when prompted. Changing Google Talk settings Setting notifications for new Google Talk messages You can set the phone to play a sound, vibrate, or display a notification icon in the status bar each time you receive a new instant message. 1. Press HOME, and then - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 84
84 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide 3. Select the IM notifications check box to receive a notification ( automatically You can sign in to your Google Talk account automatically every time you turn on your phone. 1. Press HOME, and then tap > Talk. 2. In the Friends list, press MENU, - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 85
Email Using Gmail Gmail is Google's web-based email service. Gmail is configured when you first set up your phone. Depending on your synchronization settings, Gmail on your phone is automatically synchronized with one or more Gmail accounts on the web. For more information about synchronization, - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 86
86 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide 2. Tap the account to switch to. Reading your messages Depending on your notification settings, the phone plays a synchronization, see "Changing Gmail synchronization settings." To refresh your inbox manually, press MENU and then tap Refresh. 1. Do one of - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 87
out of your Inbox. While viewing the message thread, press MENU and then tap More > Mute. Reporting a conversation as spam The Gmail webmail service works hard to prevent spam (unwanted and unsolicited "junk" mail) from reaching your Inbox. But when spam makes it through, you can help improve the - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 88
88 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide 5. If you want to add a picture attachment, press MENU the web are included (except those labeled Trash or Spam), not just those that you've synchronized onto your phone. 1. In the Inbox, press SEARCH. 2. Enter the word or words to search for. 3. Tap , or - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 89
4. To set synchronization for a particular label, tap the label. You can select to synchronize the default number of days, or you can sync all or none of the label's messages. Working with conversations in batches You can archive, label, delete, or perform other actions on a batch of conversations - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 90
90 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide 2. Tap the Archive, Labels, or Delete button to perform icon on the status bar when you receive a new email. Tap Select ringtone if you want your phone to play a notification sound when a new email message arrives. On the ring tone menu, select a - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 91
. It also lets you access your Exchange ActiveSync email and other features on your phone. For information on this, see "Exchange ActiveSync email." Adding a POP3/IMAP email If the account type you want to set up is not in the phone database, you will be asked to enter more details. 4. Enter the - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 92
Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide synchronize your sent and received emails manually at any time. While in the tap Delete. Exchange ActiveSync email If you synchronize your phone with your work Exchange ActiveSync account, you can read account" in the Accounts and sync chapter. Setting out of the - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 93
can also select contact groups as recipients, or add contacts from the company directory if you have set up an Exchange ActiveSync account on your phone. When you have selected all the message recipients, tap Done. If you want to send a carbon copy (Cc) or a blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 94
94 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide Document. Attach a PDF file or an Office document such as a text email. To mark an email, while viewing an email, tap the white flag on the upper-right corner of the screen. The flag turns red when you mark the message. You can copy, look up, translate, - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 95
URL: http://calendar.google.com. If you're using Microsoft Outlook on your computer, you can set up HTC Sync on your computer to sync Outlook Calendar with your phone's Calendar. See "Using HTC Sync" for details. If you have a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account and you have added it on your - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 96
96 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide 8. If the event occurs on a regular basis, tap the using Calendar (Exchange ActiveSync only) If you have an Exchange ActiveSync account set up on your phone, you can use Calendar to create a meeting appointment and send a meeting request email to the - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 97
hold a day to open an options menu from which you can also choose to create an event or switch to either Day or Agenda view. Slide your finger up or down the screen to view earlier or later months. Day and Agenda views Day view displays a list of the events of - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 98
98 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide When in Day view, slide left or right across the screen to view earlier or a time slot to create a new event at that time. Tap an event to view its details. Slide left or right across the screen to view earlier or later weeks. In a crowded Week view, it - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 99
of the event. Change the reminder time. If it's a Google Calendar event, respond whether you'll attend the event. Press the BACK button on your phone to save changes you made on the Event details screen. 4. To edit more details about the event, press MENU while you're on the Event - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 100
100 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide Calendar event reminders If you have set at least one reminder for an event, the upcoming event icon the notifications area of the status bar - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 101
calendars list, and then tap OK. 4. Press BACK to update Calendar with the new changes and return to the Calendar view you no longer be synchronized on your phone, but you remain subscribed to them and can work the Web. Adding a Google Calendar to sync with Only the calendars that you've created - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 102
102 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide Changing Calendar settings You can change Calendar's ringtone to sound when you receive an event reminder. Vibrate Choose whether you want your phone to vibrate when you receive an event notification. Hide declined events Choose whether to show or - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 103
and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device so the vCalendar can be sent. Follow the steps in "Sending information from your phone to another device" in the Bluetooth chapter. If you chose to send by email, a new message window opens and automatically includes the vCalendar as an - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 104
clock, stopwatch, and countdown timer. To open the Clock application, press HOME, and then tap > Clock. Tap the tabs at the bottom row or slide your finger across the tabs to switch between the different functions of the Clock application. 1 234 5 1. Desk Clock tab 2. World Clock tab 3. Alarm - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 105
of the next few days. See "Checking weather" for more information about the Weather application. 3. The battery charging indicator shows the battery charge level. You'll see it only when your phone is plugged with the power adapter or connected to your computer. 4. Tap this button to dim the screen - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 106
Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide Using World Clock Use the Clock application's World Clock screen to check the current time in several places around the globe simultaneously. You can also set your home city, add more cities to the world clock list, and manually time on your phone manually, you need - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 107
Clock and Weather 107 9. Tap Select date format then select how you want dates to be displayed. (The selected date format also applies to the date displayed in the alarm clock.) You can also press HOME > MENU and then tap Settings > Date & time to open the Date & time settings screen. Adding a city - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 108
108 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide Setting the alarm clock You can use the Clock application's the week to sound the alarm and then tap OK. Select the Vibrate check box if you want your phone to also vibrate when the alarm goes off. 6. When you've finished setting the alarm, tap Done - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 109
This option is selected by default, which allows the alarm to sound even when your phone's volume is set to silent mode. Clear this check box if you want to when pressing the side button (VOLUME UP/DOWN) of your phone. You can set the button to snooze, dismiss the alarm, or disable the button. - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 110
Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide turn location service on during first-time setup of your phone, turn location service on in your phone's settings so 4. The Weather application automatically downloads and displays the latest weather updates. You can also download the most recent weather anytime by - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 111
can change the following weather settings: Select or clear the Update automatically check box, depending on whether you want your phone to automatically download weather updates. To set an auto update schedule, tap Update frequency and choose a schedule. Tap Temperature scale to choose whether - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 112
Internet Data connection Your phone will be automatically configured to use T-Mobile's data connection when you turn on your phone (if the SIM card is inserted) for the first time. Turning the data connection on or off Turning your data connection off can help optimize your battery life. It can also - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 113
security information again, unless you reset your phone to its factory default settings phone before you can connect to a Wi-Fi network with EAP-TLS authentication protocol. 1. Save the certificate file to the root in the Wi-Fi networks section. To manually scan for available Wi-Fi networks, on - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 114
114 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide Adding the Data connection and Wi-Fi widgets Add the Data connection and/or Wi-Fi widget to the Home screen to make it faster - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 115
storage If your network administrator instructs you to download and install security certificates, you must first set up the phone's secure credential storage. 1. . See "Using your phone's web browser." Disconnecting from a VPN 1. Press and hold the title bar, and then slide down your finger to - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 116
116 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide Using your phone's web browser Open the web browser to start surfing the web. The browser is fully optimized and comes with advanced features that let you enjoy Internet browsing on your phone. You must have an active data connection or Wi-Fi connection - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 117
a link for more options. Link What to do Web page address (URLs) Tap the link to open the web page. Press and hold the link to open a menu that phone numbers and addresses that allow you to call the phone number or locate the address in Google MapsTM. When you navigate to a recognized phone - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 118
118 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide You can also navigate to a link on a web page and select it using the trackpad. This is particularly useful when viewing text and links at a small size. Links are enclosed in a colored box when - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 119
have installed a storage card on your phone. For information on how to install a details. Viewing your downloads While viewing a web page, press MENU and then tap More > Downloads new email, text, or multimedia message or in your status update on a social network. Selecting text 1. Press and hold on - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 120
Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide 2. Drag dictionary. Pasting text in a new message or social network status update 1. After you have selected the text you want to share, bookmarks and previously visited pages You can store as many bookmarks as you want on your phone. You can also access - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 121
MENU, and then tap Bookmarks. 3. On the Most visited tab , press MENU, and then tap Clear all. Changing the view of bookmarks or most visited pages 1. Press HOME, and then tap Internet. 2. Press MENU, and then tap Bookmarks. 3. On the Bookmarks tab or the Most visited tab , press MENU, and - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 122
. Turn off Bluetooth when not in use to conserve battery power, or in places where using a wireless device instructions on adding a widget to the Home screen, see "Adding a widget to your Home screen" in the Personalizing chapter. Changing the phone name The phone name identifies your phone - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 123
Make sure that the headset is discoverable, so that your phone can find the headset. Refer to the instructions that came with the headset to find out how to turning on Bluetooth on your phone, and then turning on the headset. However, sometimes you will need to reconnect manually, for example if you - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 124
124 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide Disconnecting or unpairing from a Bluetooth device Disconnecting a Bluetooth device . 3. Tap Disconnect. Unpairing from a Bluetooth device You can make your phone forget its pairing connection with another Bluetooth device. To connect to the other - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 125
mode. You may also need to set it to "Receive Beams" or "Receive Files". Refer to the device's documentation for instructions on receiving information over Bluetooth. 2. On the phone, open the application that contains the information or file you want to send. For example, if you want to transfer - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 126
126 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide If you send another file type to a Windows computer . 4. On the sending device, send one or more files to your phone. Refer to the device's documentation for instructions on sending information over Bluetooth. 5. If prompted, enter the same passcode on - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 127
. Photos and videos captured with the camera will be stored onto your microSD card. If you have not yet inserted your microSD card to your phone, follow the steps in "Inserting the storage card" in the Basics chapter to insert it. To open the camera in photo mode and take photos - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 128
Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide Using the camera button as the shutter release Press the CAMERA button to take a photo or begin capturing video. Press it again to stop capturing video. Review screen After capturing a photo or video, the Review or video to another phone or your computer using - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 129
1. To display the onscreen zoom bar, tap the Zoom button . You can also slide your finger up or down the Viewfinder screen. While the zoom bar is shown on screen. 2. You can do the following: To slowly zoom in or out, slide your finger up or down the Viewfinder screen. You can also drag your finger - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 130
130 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide Taking a photo 1. Press HOME and then tap Camera. 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 battery performance which affects - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 131
start capturing video. 6. To stop capturing, press the CAMERA button again. 7. Choose what you want to do with the video you've just captured. See "Review screen" for details. - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 132
132 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide Camera settings Open the menu panel to change basic camera are settings that you can change from the Settings menu: White balance White balance enables the camera to capture colors more accurately by adjusting to your current lighting environment - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 133
camera to measure light in the whole image. 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 and center your subject before taking the photo. Reset to default Tap to change the camera back to default settings. - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 134
application, you can view photos and watch videos that you've taken with your phone's camera, downloaded, or copied onto your storage card. You can also take a album. If there are photos or videos under the root path of your storage card (that are not contained in folders), they will be grouped - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 135
grid view By default, photos and videos are presented in a horizontal filmstrip. Slide your finger left or right across the filmstrip to go through the photos and Albums screen. Viewing a photo in landscape orientation Turn your phone sideways to the left to view the picture in landscape mode. - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 136
136 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide You can also use pinch zooming. Press your thumb and index finger on the screen and then spread your fingers apart to zoom in. Pinch - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 137
Album You need to be logged in to your Live Gallery account to view T-Mobile Album photos. 1. Press HOME, and then tap > Gallery. 2. Tap the T-Mobile Album tab. Viewing photos on Facebook You need to be logged in to your Facebook account to view Facebook photos. 1. Press HOME, and then tap - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 138
138 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide Working with photos Whether you're browsing photos in filmstrip or grid view in the Gallery application, you can press and hold on a photo to - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 139
your message and then tap Send. Sending photos or videos using Bluetooth You can select several photos, videos, or both and send them to someone's phone or your computer using Bluetooth. 1. Press HOME, and then tap > Gallery. 2. Tap the album where the photos or videos you want to share are in - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 140
Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide Google Account to be able to upload pictures to the PicasaTM photo organizing service. 1. Press HOME, and then tap > Gallery. 2. Tap the must create a YouTube account and sign in to that account on your phone. 1. Press HOME, and then tap > Gallery. 2. Tap the - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 141
Music About the Music application Enjoy listening to songs and music on your phone using the Music application. You need to copy music files to your storage card first to use the Music application to play music. To find - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 142
142 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide When you are playing music and the screen turns off, you can control the music playback right from the Lock screen when you "wake up" the phone by pressing POWER. to play it, the Now playing list is updated with the song list from your selected category. - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 143
corner of the screen to go to the Library. 3. In the Library, tap or slide your finger on the bottom row to go to the Playlists category. 4. Tap Add a song in the list to play it, the Now playing list is updated with the song list from your playlist. Managing playlists After creating a playlist, - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 144
144 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide Rearranging songs in a playlist 1. In the Library, tap or slide your finger on the bottom to delete and then tap Remove. Deleting playlists 1. In the Library, tap or slide your finger on the bottom row to go to the Playlists category. 2. Press MENU - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 145
tap Set as ringtone. 5. In the Set as ringtone options menu, tap Phone ringtone or Contact ringtone. If you select Contact ringtone, you need to select a song from the Music application's Library and send it to someone's phone or your computer using Bluetooth. 1. Press HOME, and then tap > Music - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 146
mobile data or Wi-Fi connection to use Google Maps. The Google Maps application does not cover every country or city. Viewing locations Turning on location services . However, this requires a clear view of the sky and more battery power. Finding your location 1. Press HOME, and then tap > Maps - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 147
navigation options. While viewing a Street View of a location, press MENU and then tap Compass mode to turn Compass mode on. Tilt, pan, or turn your phone to view the area around the selected location. Clearing the map After you get directions or search on a map (as described in the other parts - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 148
148 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide Satellite. Google Maps uses the same satellite data as Google Earth™. Satellite images are not real-time. Google Earth acquires the best imagery available, most - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 149
balloon to show the Address, Details (if available), and Reviews (if available) for the search item. Getting directions Use 4. Tap Go. The directions to your destination appear in a list. Tap a direction instruction on the list to show the map. When you are finished viewing or following the - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 150
Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide Finding your friends with Google Latitude Google Latitude™ user location service lets you and your friends share locations and status messages with each other. It also lets you send instant messages and emails, make phone and view their updates. While viewing a - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 151
your location as you move. The update frequency is determined by several factors, such as how recently your location has changed. Set your location Choose from several options to manually select your location. Hide your location Hide your location from all your friends. Turn off Latitude Disable - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 152
on YouTube YouTube is an online video streaming service that allows you to view videos that have been you must create a YouTube account from your computer and sign in to that account from your phone. You must have an active Wi-Fi or data connection to access YouTube. Watching videos 1. Press - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 153
Sharing a video link You can share a video by sending its link to your contacts. 1. Press HOME, and then tap > YouTube. 2. On the YouTube screen, tap a video to watch from the available categories. 3. While watching a video, press MENU, and then tap Share. 4. Select how you want to share the - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 154
154 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide Viewing a PDF Use PDF Viewer to view PDF files that you have copied to the phone's storage card. 1. Press HOME, and then tap > PDF Viewer. 2. On the Open file screen, tap the file you want to view. 3. Slide your finger on the screen to pan or go - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 155
and text (.txt) files. Make sure you have copied the files to the phone's storage card before you open Quickoffice. See "Copying files to and from the storage you sort the list by Name or Date. 3. Slide your finger on the screen to pan or go through the pages of the file. 4. While viewing a file, - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 156
T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide Keeping track of your stocks Use Stocks to get the latest stock updates for stock quotes and market indices you follow. 1 4 2 3 1. List of your stock quotes and stock market indices. Tap an item to view its intraday chart and other details. 2. Tap to update - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 157
tap Settings. 3. Select the Auto-sync data check box. More apps 157 Downloading stock information automatically may incur additional fees from T-Mobile. 4. Tap Set download frequency, and then select frequency to check for updates. Manually updating stock information 1. Press HOME, and then - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 158
158 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide Recording your voice Voice Recorder is useful for quickly recording thoughts. You can also record your voice and set it as a ringtone. You need to have a microSD card installed on your phone to use Voice Recorder. Recording your voice 1. Press HOME, - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 159
for your phone. Choose from a wide variety of free and paid apps ranging from productivity apps, entertainment description about the app and user reviews. Paid apps are currently only open Android Market for the first time, the Terms of Service window will appear. Tap Accept to continue. 3. To find - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 160
Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide 4. Tap an app to read a description about the app and user reviews. 5. Tap Install (for free applications) or Buy (for paid applications create a Google Checkout account. 2. The first time you use your phone to buy an item from Android Market, you're prompted to - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 161
the Downloads screen, tap the application you want to uninstall, and then tap Uninstall. 3. When prompted, tap OK to remove the application on your phone. 4. Choose the reason for removing the application, and then tap OK. Getting help If you ever need help or have questions about Android Market - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 162
without requiring a PIN. See "Making an emergency call" in the Phone calls chapter for more details. Restoring a SIM card that has been locked to restore access to the phone. This code may have been provided by T-Mobile when you received your SIM card. 1. On the phone dialer screen, enter the PUK - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 163
direction. Lift your finger from the screen when finished. You must slide your finger on the screen to create the pattern and not tap individual dots. 6. The phone records the pattern. Tap Continue. 7. When prompted, draw the screen unlock pattern again, and then tap Confirm. Clear the Use visible - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 164
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Mobile Applications Faves Gallery Faves Gallery helps you stay connected to the people who matter most in your life. Adding Faves contacts To add Faves contacts, you can create new contacts or add existing contacts from your phone or use an existing image on your phone. 5. Tap Save when you are - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 166
166 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide Changing the order of Faves contacts 1. Press HOME, and then contact's photo, and then tap Remove Fave on the options menu. Adding the Faves/Family widget Slide your finger left or right on the Home screen to find the Faves/Family widget. If you do - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 167
information about your plan and services. T-Mobile Help Quickly customize some phone features and manage your phone. Opening My Account Press HOME, and then tap > Help. My Account tabs There are four tabs in Help: Personalize, Quick Tools, Tips & Tricks, and Storage & Battery. Tap the tab to - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 168
and other settings for your accounts. See the "Accounts and sync" chapter for details. Location Select the sources to use when determining Google services. You can also enable or disable the automatic backup feature of the phone and reset the phone. See the "Backup, update and reset" chapter - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 169
option to configure the text-to-speech settings. About phone Set the system software update method and view the phone status such as the network type, signal strength, battery power level, and network name. You can also check the battery use of individual applications or view the legal information - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 170
170 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide Changing display settings Adjusting the screen brightness manually 1. Press HOME > MENU, and before the screen turns off After a period of inactivity, the phone screen turns off to conserve battery power. You can set the idle time before the screen turns - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 171
then select or clear the Audible selection check box. Choosing the notification sound You can select the sound to play when your phone receives new notifications. 1. Press HOME > MENU, and then tap Settings > Sound & display > Notification sound. 2. Select your preferred notification sound in the - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 172
172 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide Changing the phone language When you turn your phone on for the first time, time formatting, and more. The languages available to choose from may depend on the version of phone you have. 1. Press HOME > MENU, and then tap Settings > Language & keyboard > - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 173
, and then tap Settings > Wireless & networks. 2. Scroll down the screen, and then tap Mobile networks > Network mode. 3. Tap GSM only. Checking the power usage of applications 1. Press HOME > MENU, and then tap Settings. 2. Scroll down the screen, and then tap About phone > Battery > Battery use. - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 174
174 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide Managing memory Checking how much phone memory is available for use 1. Press HOME > MENU, and then tap Settings. 2. Scroll down the screen, and then tap SD & phone storage. The available phone memory is displayed in the Internal phone storage section. - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 175
Enable or disable the automatic check feature for software updates for your phone. You can also tap Check now to manually check for software updates. Network Check information about T-Mobile and its service status. Phone identity Check information about your phone and the SIM card you are using - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 176
. Make sure that the microSD card where you backed up the data is installed on the phone. 1. After you do a factory reset or update your phone system software, wait for the phone to restart. 2. When there is a valid back up file in the microSD card, the Restore my data and settings dialog box will - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 177
to install, open the Notifications panel, and then tap System update is ready. 3. Wait for the update process to finish. When the update is finished, the phone will automatically reset. Checking for phone system software updates manually 1. Press HOME > MENU, then tap Settings. 2. Scroll down the - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 178
178 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide Performing a hard/factory reset You can return your phone to its original state, as it was when it left the factory. This is also called a hard reset. You might want to do this if you are giving your phone to a friend or relative and you want to remove - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 179
supported formats Video supported formats Battery Expansion slot AC adapter Special features 600 MHz Android™ 2.1 (Éclair) with HTC Recording: .3gp Rechargeable Lithium-ion polymer or Lithium-ion battery Capacity: 1300 mAh Talk time: Up to 400 network and phone usage.) microSD™ memory card - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 180
Battery 179 Battery times 179 Bluetooth 122 - connecting headset or car kit 123 - sending and receiving information 125 Bookmarks 120 Browser 116 C Calendar application 95 Calendar widget 103 Call history 47 Call services 49 Camera 127 Capturing video 131 Checking information about your phone reset - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 181
page 116 Home screen 25 Home screen wallpaper 35 HTC Sync phone's battery life 173 Index 181 P PDF Viewer 154 Peep 76 Personalizing 34 Phone cover 18 Renaming a mode 35 Review screen (Camera) 128 Ringtone 145 Rotating and saving a photo 138 S Search 33 Searching for a contact 54 Searching your phone - HTC T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide | HTC Sync Update for T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (2 - Page 182
182 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide - alarm sound 109 - calendar 102 - camera 132 - display settings 170 - phone language 172 - sound settings 171 - weather 111 Sharing photos on Facebook 140 Sharing photos on Flickr 140 Sharing photos on Picasa 140 Sharing videos on
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