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    Your HTC Vivid User guide
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    started Inside the box 8 HTC Vivid 8 Back cover 10 SIM card 12 Storage card 13 Battery 14 Switching the power on or off 15 Entering your PIN 16 Finger gestures 16 Setting up HTC Vivid for the first time 17 Ways of getting contacts into HTC Vivid 17 Home screen 18 Basics
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    58 Search and Web browser Searching HTC Vivid and the Web 60 Using the web browser 61 Downloading from the Web 63 Viewing bookmarks and previously visited pages 64 Setting browser options 65 Camera Camera basics 67 Taking a photo 68 Recording video 69 Adding effects 70 After
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    your old phone 99 About the People app 100 Your contacts list 101 Setting up your profile 102 Importing contacts from your SIM card 102 Adding 134 Changing Calendar settings 134 About the Calendar widget 135 Maps and location Location settings 136 HTC Footprints 136 Car
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    Bluetooth headset or car kit 178 Disconnecting or unpairing from a Bluetooth device 179 Sending information using Bluetooth 180 Receiving information using Bluetooth 181 Security Protecting your SIM card with a PIN 183 Protecting HTC Vivid with a screen lock pattern, PIN, or password 183
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    185 Changing display settings 187 Changing sound settings 188 Changing the language 189 Optimizing battery life 189 Managing memory 190 Checking information about your phone 191 Update and reset Software updates 192 Restarting HTC Vivid 193 Resetting HTC Vivid 193 Trademarks and
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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 often gives additional information, is, information that you need to be careful about to prevent potential problems.
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    8 Getting started Getting started Inside the box You will find the following inside the box: § HTC Vivid § Battery § USB cable § Power adapter § Quick start guide § Safety and regulatory guide HTC Vivid Front panel 1. HOME 2. MENU 3. BACK 4. SEARCH 5. Touch screen 6. Front camera 7. Ear piece
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    9 Getting started Top panel 1. 3.5mm headset jack 2. POWER Left and right panels 1. USB connector 2. VOLUME controls Back panel 1. Microphone 2. Back cover 3. 8 megapixel camera 4. Dual LED flash 5. Speaker
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    cover Remove the back cover to access the battery compartment, SIM card slot, and storage card slot. Make sure to switch off HTC Vivid before removing the back cover. 1. Securely hold HTC Vivid facing down. 2. With your thumbs, push the back cover up to unlock it. 3. With your finger, lift up the
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    the best signal for calls, data connection, and GPS navigation, be sure to secure the back cover tightly to the phone. 1. Insert the back cover tabs into the openings on your phone's back panel. 2. Press down the back cover to lock it into place. You'll hear a click when the back cover
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    SIM cards can be used. Inserting the SIM card 1. Take the back cover off. 2. Remove the battery. 3. With the SIM card's gold contacts facing down and its cut-off corner facing out, insert the SIM card all the way into the SIM card slot. Removing the SIM card Make sure to switch off HTC Vivid before
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    the battery. 3. Slide the storage card out from its slot. Unmounting the storage card When you need to remove the storage card while HTC Vivid is on, unmount the storage card first to prevent corrupting or damaging the files in the storage card. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings
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    you use HTC Vivid. Among these are the features and accessories you use (for example, leaving your Bluetooth® connection always on uses more power). Long phone calls and frequent web browsing uses up a lot of battery power. Also, consider your location: poor signal strength from your mobile network
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    charge/discharge cycles. § Only the power adapter and USB sync cable provided in the box must be used to charge the battery. § Do not remove the battery from HTC Vivid while you are charging it using the power or car adapter. 1. Plug the power adapter into the USB connector. 2. Plug in the power
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    you enter the wrong PIN three times, your SIM card is blocked. No problem. Just contact AT&T and ask for the PUK (PIN Unblocking Key). Finger gestures Tap When you want to type using the keyboard, select items onscreen such as application and settings icons, or press onscreen buttons, simply tap
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    . You can choose to create and store contacts directly in HTC Vivid or transfer existing ones from your old phone. Copy all your SIM contacts to HTC Vivid. HTC Vivid syncs your work contacts from the Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Server in your workplace. Use the Transfer app to transfer not only
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    is where you make HTC Vivid your own. It comes with a weather clock widget that shows the time and weather in your current location. You can also page 31. Extended Home screen As you start to do more things with HTC Vivid, you might find that one Home screen is not enough. No problem. You can use
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    19 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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    Adjusting the media volume When playing music or watching video, press the VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN button to level. Adjusting the volume via settings 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Sound > Volume. 2. Use incoming call volume for notifications. 4. When you're done, tap OK
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    up from Sleep mode To wake HTC Vivid up manually, press the POWER button. You'll need to unlock the screen. HTC Vivid automatically wakes up when you have an incoming call. Unlocking the screen Pull the ring up to unlock the screen. If you have set up a screen unlock pattern, pin, or password, you
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    to unlock the screen and directly go to the app. You can customize the lock screen in Settings > Personalize use 3G/HSPA connected 3G/HSPA in use 4G LTE connected 4G LTE in use No signal No SIM card installed Connected to a Wi-Fi® network Data synchronizing Battery is low (20% remaining) Battery
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    SMS/MMS Problem with SMS/MMS delivery New Google Talk™ instant message New voicemail Upcoming event New updates from your social networks Matched contacts suggestion Bluetooth pairing request Call in progress Missed call Call on hold Call forwarding on Message forwarding on HTC Vivid is connected
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    Basics HTC Vivid software update available Song is playing FM Radio app in use Voice recording is on More (not displayed) notifications General notification Notification LED Downloaded Android Market app installed successfully Update available for an app downloaded from Android Market Storage card
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    . The Notifications panel 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, press and hold the status bar, then apps. 3. Tap an app to open it. Press and hold to view recently used apps.
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    Basics Using Quick Settings The Quick Settings tab lets you easily turn on Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and more, and also provides a quick shortcut to all HTC Vivid settings. 1. Press and hold the status bar, then slide your finger downward to open the Notifications panel. 2. Tap the Quick Settings tab
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    you do a factory reset. Make sure to back up your data before starting a factory reset. Some apps allow you to back up to your storage card, such as People. File storage This is another built-in storage, labeled as Phone storage in your phone settings. This is where you can store your files. When
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    , you can select this mode to share your computer's Internet connection with HTC Vivid. Copying files to or from the phone storage or storage card You can copy your music, photos, and other files to HTC Vivid. 1. Connect HTC Vivid to your computer using the supplied USB cable. 2. On the Choose
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    surrounding text you want to select. To copy the address of a linked web page, press and hold the link, and then tap Copy link URL. Copying and 2. Tap one of the following tabs: Google Search Look for related information using Google Search, based on the text that you selected. Wikipedia Look for
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    the Print screen, tap the printer you want to use. 4. If there's more than one page to print, set the page range that you want. Tap Advanced to set the page size, print layout, and page orientation, and choose if you want to print in color or black and white. 5. Tap Print. You can check the printing
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    to get started. Personalizing HTC Vivid with scenes HTC Vivid becomes multiple phones in one when you use scenes. Scenes are Using a preset scene HTC Vivid features preset scenes, each preconfigured with a different wallpaper and collection of widgets that reflect different moments in your life
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    the collection of wallpapers included in HTC Vivid 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: > Wallpaper. HTC wallpapers Choose a preset wallpaper, then
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    Go to a part of the Home screen 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 or off certain settings such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Scroll down the widgets list, tap Settings, and then tap
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    Press and hold a widget on the Home screen. HTC Vivid vibrates and you'll see a colored box around the widget. Don't lift your finger just yet. 2. Drag the widget to the Edit button (if it's enabled). The relevant screen where you can change some settings for this widget then opens. 3. Customize the
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    You can also add shortcuts to settings and specific information such as a bookmarked webpage, someone's phone number, a music playlist, route directions, and many other items, to your Home screen. The shortcuts available depend on the apps that are installed on HTC Vivid. 1. Go to a part of the Home
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    that you don't frequently use. Moving a widget or icon 1. Press and hold the widget or icon you want to move. HTC Vivid vibrates and you'll see a colored box around the widget or icon. Don't lift your finger just yet. 2. Drag the widget or icon to a new location
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    and hold the thumbnail of the home screen you want to move. HTC Vivid then vibrates. Don't lift your finger just yet. 3. Drag the thumbnail to its new position, and then lift your finger. Using sound sets Each sound set gives you a different combination of sounds for your ringtone and notifications
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    sound, and alarm from the Personalize screen. Go to the Messages, Mail, and Calendar apps to choose sounds for new messages, email, and calendar reminders respectively. HTC Vivid automatically saves your choices to the current sound set. Deleting sound sets 1. From the Home screen, tap > Sound
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    Personalizing Rearranging or hiding application tabs You can rearrange the tabs at the bottom of some apps to prioritize the types of information you frequently use or remove the tabs you don't really need. 1. Open an app that has the usual tabs at the bottom of its screen (for example, the
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    Choose from a selection of active lock screens 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
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    calls Besides making calls from the phone dialer screen on HTC Vivid, 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. Your SIM card may come with a PIN (personal identification number) that is set by AT&T. If you're
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    dial automatically searches and filters your contacts list (stored on HTC Vivid, the SIM card, and online accounts such as Google Account and Exchange ActiveSync) and the phone numbers from the call history. Using Speed dial Use Speed dial to call a phone number with a single tap. For example, if
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    that's in an email? No problem. 1. In the email body, tap the phone number. 2. Edit the number if necessary. 3. Tap Call. Making an emergency call In some regions, you can make emergency calls from HTC Vivid even if you don't have a SIM card installed or your SIM card has been blocked. 1. On the
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    face down on a level surface. If HTC Vivid 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
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    HTC Vivid against your ear when the speakerphone is on. Do one of the following: § Flip HTC Vivid over during a call (be sure that Flip for speaker is selected in > > Settings . § 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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    calling service that supports voice calls over Session Initiation Protocol (SIP). 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Call. 2. Under Internet call settings, tap Accounts. 3. Tap Add account. 4. Enter your account details. 5. Press to save your account. 6. To set HTC Vivid to
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    call. § In Call History, tap an Internet call log. See Making a call on the Phone dialer screen on page 41. But first, set HTC Vivid to use Internet calling for your outgoing calls. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Call. Tap Use Internet calling, and then select either For all
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    record that appears. The phone number is automatically added to the mobile field in the phone section. To store it as another type of number, for example a home number, tap the Mobile button. § When saving the number to an existing contact, tap a contact stored on HTC Vivid, and then select the
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    country Enable or disable the Home dialing feature. Home dialing Set the country code to be automatically added before the phone numbers you dial while you're roaming. TTY mode Enable TTY (Teletypewriter) support for your phone. Call forwarding Select how you want to handle busy, unanswered
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    devices while on board an aircraft. A way to turn off wireless functions quickly is to switch HTC Vivid to Airplane mode. When you enable Airplane mode, all wireless radios on HTC Vivid are turned off, including the call function, data services, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi. When you disable Airplane mode
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    Messages Keep in touch with important people in your life. Use the Messages app to compose and send text first few letters of a contact name or starting digits of a mobile number. As you type, matching names with phone numbers from your stored contacts are displayed. Tap a name or one of the contact
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    name or starting digits of a mobile number. As you type, matching names with phone numbers and email addresses from your stored contacts are displayed. Tap a Picture Video Audio Take a photo and attach it, or attach an existing photo. Record a video and attach it, or attach an existing video. Make
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    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 a contact name, go to the Messages settings to enable displaying email addresses. 1. If you've created a new message, press messages screen. first to
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    to a message Depending on your notification settings, HTC Vivid plays a sound, vibrates, or displays panel. Then tap the new message notification. § Go to the Messages app and open the message. following while reading the message: § Call the phone number contained in the message by tapping the number
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    of the contact When a contact has multiple phone numbers stored on HTC Vivid, you'll see the particular phone number used within the message. There's also a bold letter before the phone number to indicate the number type (for example, M stands for Mobile). Keep in mind that your response will be
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    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 button at the right side of the message. § If there's a media attachment such as a photo or video storage card, a service provider
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    SIM. A SIM card icon is displayed at the right hand side of the message. Deleting a single message 1. On the All messages screen, tap a contact (or phone number) to display the exchange of messages with that contact. 2. Tap the message that you want to delete. 3. If the message is locked, tap Unlock
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    status of your message. § View or change the message service center number used. (We recommend that you don't change the number here as it may cause problems in receiving and sending messages.) § View or delete text messages stored on your SIM card, or copy SIM card messages to device memory.
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    the maximum number of text or MMS messages to store in each conversation thread (excluding locked messages), and enable automatic deletion of unlocked older messages when set limits are reached. § Forward received text and MMS messages to another phone number or email address. (This may incur extra
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    and the Web You can search for information on HTC Vivid and on the Web by using Google Search. Some applications, such as People or Mail, have their own search function, which you can use to search only within those applications. Setting search options 1. From the Home screen, press , and then
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    for. As you type, matching items on HTC Vivid and suggestions from Google web search are shown easily look it up in popular websites or search services such as Google Search and Wikipedia. 1. From the available for translation. 6. Tap Translate. Using the web browser Do one of the following
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    address using the keyboard. As you enter the address, matching webpage addresses will appear on the screen. 3. Do one of the following: § Tap an address to go directly to that webpage. § Continue typing in the webpage address, then tap . Changing the screen orientation Turn HTC Vivid sideways
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    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. Before downloading an app, check first its compatibility with HTC Vivid to make sure it can be installed.
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    go to the website where you can download the app you want. 2. Follow the website's instructions for downloading the app. Before you can install the downloaded app, you need to set HTC Vivid enter a tag name. This groups similar web pages so you can easily locate them. 3. Edit the bookmark name if
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    suit 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
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    versions of all websites Some websites display a mobile version of their pages on phone web browsers. You can choose to view the full version of all pages, even for these sites. From the browser screen, press , tap More > Settings, and then clear the Mobile view check box. Choosing when to show
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    videos of your trip and encounters with HTC Vivid. § To open the camera in photo mode and take photos, tap screen, and then tap Camera. from the Home § To open the camera directly in video mode so you can immediately start capturing videos /Video mode or switch Flash button Shutter release/
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    or location, it shows the auto focus indicator at the center of the Viewfinder screen. Let the camera auto focus on the center of the screen. Or you can tap another area on the screen that you want to focus on. Using the front camera Take a picture or shoot a video of yourself using the
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    what you want to do with the photo you've just taken. Recording video 1. From the Home screen, tap > Camcorder. 2. Choose the video quality and other camera settings you want to use. 3. Choose an effect to apply to your video. 4. Frame your subject on the Viewfinder screen. 5. Tap to start recording
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    it to. Choose how you want to use the photo, such as by setting it as your wallpaper. Watch the video. Changing 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 automatically
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    White balance White 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 store GPS location in your captured photos. mode only) Auto enhance (photo Select to reduce noise when using a high ISO setting
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    HDR) photo Take photos like a pro with HDR imaging. When enabled, HTC Vivid renders both the bright and dark areas of your subject. The result: better 's normal settings to suit your current lighting and environment. Use Auto and let the camera automatically determine optimal settings, or choose
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    can even play your media on a TV screen. To start using Gallery, check first if you have photos or videos copied on HTC Vivid. What's more, you can edit and add effects to your photos. You can also easily use a photo as your contact icon, location icon, or wallpaper. Selecting an album From the Home
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    your finger up or down to scroll through the thumbnails. Tap a photo or video to view it in full screen. While viewing a photo in full screen, you can press , and then tap Show on map to see the location where you took the photo. (Show on map is available when you've
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    . § With the playback controls showing, tap to set slideshow preferences. Watching a video While browsing an album, tap a video to play it. § Use the onscreen controls to play or pause the video. § For an enhanced audio experience, tap you're using a Bluetooth headset.) to turn on SRS. (Not
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    videos, and music 3. In the menu that opens, tap Edit, and then tap Crop. You'll see a crop box around the photo. 4. To adjust the crop box size The original photo remains unedited. Trimming a video Remove unwanted scenes from a video you recorded on HTC Vivid. 1. On the Gallery app's Albums screen,
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    your message and then tap (Gmail) or Send (Mail). If you selected Mail and you have multiple email accounts, the default email account will be used. Sending a photo or video by MMS 1. From the Home screen, tap > Gallery. 2. Tap the album that has the photos or
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    . In the next few steps, you'll be asked to turn on Bluetooth on HTC Vivid and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device so the files can be sent. Sharing your photos and videos on the Web Using the Gallery app, you can share photos and videos on your social networks. And you can post
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    and set privacy settings for the uploaded photos or videos. 6. Tap Add tag and description, and then enter a different title and description on each photo or video. step to continue tagging friends. 8. Slide to the left to go to the next photo or video. 9. Tap Save. 10. Tap Done. Sharing photos on
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    to share and then tap Next. Sign in to your YouTube or Google Account, if you're asked to do so. 5. Enter a title for the videos you're uploading. 6. Tap More details where you can enter information such as description and tags, and select a privacy option. 7. Tap Upload. Viewing photos in
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    songs and music on HTC Vivid using the Music app. You need to copy music files to HTC Vivid first to use the Music app to play music. 1. From the Home screen, tap screen. > Music. The Music app opens in the Now playing 2. Swipe your finger left or right across the screen to go to the next
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    in landscape view Turn your HTC Vivid 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 . About the Music widget You can use the Music widget to play
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    Now playing list to go to the library. In the library, your music is organized by categories such as Artists and Albums. 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
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    highlighted, drag it to its new position, then release. Delete songs from a 1. Tap Remove songs. playlist set it 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, choose the song that you want to use
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    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 the Music app's library and send it to someone's device or your computer using Bluetooth. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap to go to
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    on HTC Vivid and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device so the music can be sent. Finding music videos on YouTube You can find music videos of then tap Find videos. Updating album covers 1. On the playback screen, press , and then tap Update album art. 2. Choose whether to update all album covers
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    Simply connect your phone to the network and instantly show your captured photos and videos on a big TV Locate the media that you want to share, and then tap it. 3. While viewing the photo or playing the video connected to the other device, HTC Vivid opens up the Controller screen where you can tap
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    88 Photos, videos, and music Controls To Play the previous photo or music track. Play the next . While playing media on another device, you can press and do other things on HTC Vivid. To return to the Controller screen, slide open the Notifications panel, and then tap the device you're connected
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    to use the service, read and accept the license agreement before you continue. 2. Tap and then go to the All videos tab. 3. Tap the Tap to sign in to Watch button and then tap Next. 4. Create a new HTC Watch account, or directly sign in if you already have your account. You can also go to Settings
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    , you can also go to the HTC Watch video store or access your library to manage your downloads. You can connect HTC Vivid 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
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    or purchase, tap Add a payment card and then enter your credit card details and billing address. Make sure to use a credit card that's registered in the same region as the one associated to your HTC Watch account. 3. Confirm your rental or purchase. 4. Tap Download. You can go to your library to
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    Re-check store region Modify your account settings. Select or clear this check box, depending on whether you'd like the Watch widget to auto refresh. Check your purchase history. Edit or delete your credit card information. When you download videos from the video store, your HTC device will
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    , open your web browser. 2. Go to www.htcsense.com. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to sign up for your HTCSense.com account. After signing up to HTCSense.com on the Web, you have to sign in using the same account credentials on HTC Vivid. Updating your HTCSense.com account details 1. On your
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    Forward messages to an email address in Settings.) Locating HTC Vivid Left HTC Vivid somewhere while doing your errands? You can use HTCSense.com to find its approximate location. You must have the Phone finder option selected in Settings > Location on HTC Vivid for this feature to work. On HTCSense
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    95 HTC services Locking HTC Vivid Lost HTC Vivid? Lock HTC Vivid 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 Vivid, and a short message to show onscreen. The
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    Talk and Android Market. If you skipped adding a Google Account when you first set up HTC Vivid, you may encounter problems when using some Google apps. If these problems persist, you may need to factory reset HTC Vivid and enter your Google Account details when you set up HTC Vivid again. Adding
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    website. 1. On HTC Vivid or on your computer, open your web browser and go to https://www.google.com/accounts/ForgotPasswd. 2. Enter the email address or username that you use to sign in to your Google Account and click Submit. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to reset your password. If
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    not delete 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 Vivid with a hard reset. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Accounts & sync. 2. Tap the
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    the Home screen, tap > Transfer. 2. Tap Next to begin. 3. Choose your old phone's name and model. 4. On your old phone, turn Bluetooth on and set it to discoverable mode. 5. On HTC Vivid, tap Next to continue. HTC Vivid automatically turns Bluetooth on and searches for Bluetooth devices. 6. From the
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    phone, messaging, and email. You can also link your contacts to their social network accounts like Facebook and Twitter to see their updates Tap one of the following tabs: All Gives you access to all contacts on HTC Vivid, online accounts, and more. Groups Lets you assign contacts to groups so you
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    stored on HTC Vivid and from the online accounts you're logged in to. When you open the People app after you've just logged in to a new account, you'll be asked whether to add contacts from that account to your contacts list. Your contacts list also displays the contacts stored on your SIM card
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    portrait or use another HTC Sense). From this tab, you can edit your profile or share it with others. Updates and events Shows the updates SIM card When you import SIM contacts, you can either store them on HTC Vivid or add them to your Google contacts or Exchange ActiveSync contacts, if you have set
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    . Some fields may not be available when you're adding contacts to your SIM card. 4. Tap the Name field, and then enter the contact name. Tap for contacts In addition to searching contacts by name or email address, you can set the People app to search by other criteria such as by their group name or
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    ActiveSync account You can search for a work contact from your Exchange ActiveSync account, and then copy it on HTC Vivid. You need to have your Exchange ActiveSync account set up on HTC Vivid first. 1. From the Home screen, tap > People. 2. In the search box, enter the first few letters of the
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    or let you decide which contacts to combine. Combining the same contacts avoids duplicate entries in your contacts list. Accepting matched contacts suggestions When HTC Vivid finds contacts that can be merged, you'll see a link icon notifications area of the status bar. in the 1. Slide the
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    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 Vivid, tap the type for the imported contacts
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    the displayed methods. For example, if the contact has a stored work phone number, tap Call work. Messages Shows your exchanged SMS messages directly create a new email to send to the contact. Updates and events Shows the contact's updates and events from social network accounts you've linked like
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    to send it. 4. Select the type of information you want to send, and then tap Send. Sending multiple contact cards Easily share with others the contact information of several contacts from your HTC Vivid. 1. From the Home screen, tap > People. 2. On the All tab, press , and then tap Send contacts
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    You can also sync groups on HTC Vivid with the groups in your Google account, accessible via your computer's web browser. We've also added the Frequent group as a special group type that automatically stores contacts list is long, you can use the search bar to search for
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    charged for five messages. 1. From the Home screen, tap > People. 2. On the Group tab, tap the group you want to send a message or email to. 3. Go to the Group action tab, and then do one of the following: § Tap Send group message to send a message to the group. § Tap Send group
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    in touch with different circles of friends or colleagues in your life. You can add several People widgets on the Home screen, with 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. 3. Tap Set default
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    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 be performed. On the People widget: § Tap a contact's name
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    HTC Sense, you can: § See all your Facebook contacts and their instant status updates in People. When you tap a contact on the All tab, slide to the Updates and events tab to see updates or more photos to Facebook, then tag and add captions that go with it. When you're viewing the albums of a
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    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 Facebook app and vice versa. These two don't share the same login credentials. If you want to use the same Facebook account for both, you'll have
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    . § You must be signed in to at least one social network account to use Friend Stream. § To 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
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    to attach to your tweet or status update. Picture Location App recommendation Select From Camera to take a photo and attach it or From Gallery to attach a photo. Add your current location or a location you pick on a map. Choose an app you've installed from Android Market that you want to share
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    are and invite them along. § You must be signed in to Facebook for HTC Sense to use this feature in Friend Stream. § In order to find your location, you also need to enable location sources in Settings > Location. 1. Go to Location, and then tap . 2. Do any of the following: § Tap a place from the
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    communicate with other people that also use Google Talk. If you signed in to your Google Account when you first set up HTC Vivid, you are already signed in to Tap this option if you don't want to store your chat messages. If you have more than one chat going, tap to switch chat with another friend.
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    119 Social Changing your online status and picture 1. In Google Talk's Friends list, tap your name to open the Set Status screen. 2. Enter your new status message. Or press the list. to choose a custom status from 3. Tap the online status beside your picture, and then
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    120 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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    121 Email Email Gmail Using Gmail When you first set up HTC Vivid, make sure you sign into your Google Account to use Gmail. If you didn't do so, go to the Accounts & sync setting to sign in. You can also set up more than one Google Account on HTC Vivid, and then switch between accounts in Gmail.
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    to attach a picture, press and then tap Attach. 6. Locate and then tap the picture you want to attach. 7. Mobile Help site. Mail About the Mail app Use the Mail app to add your webmail and other POP3 or IMAP email accounts. You can also set up and use your Exchange ActiveSync email on HTC Vivid
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    Exchange 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 Vivid, then
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    one of your email accounts that you've set up on HTC Vivid. To switch between email accounts, tap the then tap All accounts. Email messages are color coded so you can easily distinguish which email accounts they find a single email or related email messages. Use the tabs of the Mail app to sort your
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    settings are, you can also synchronize your sent and received emails manually Go to the All accounts inbox first. Then press and tap Refresh. Sorting email messages You can sort email messages by date received, priority, subject, sender, or size through your inbox by using finger gestures. 1. Choose
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    messages when you're in the unified (All accounts) inbox. Moving several email messages to another folder 1. Switch to the email account you want to use. 2. Tap the check boxes of email messages you want to move. 3. Tap Move to, and then tap the folder where to move the email messages
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    video. Audio Attach an audio file. App recommendation Choose an app you've installed from Android Market that you want to tell other people about. The URL from which the app can be downloaded will be inserted in your email. Location You can attach location no Internet connection available or Airplane
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    . Tap . Press , and then tap Mark unread. Setting the priority for an email message You can set the priority for an email message that you send. 1. In addition, you can also use some powerful Exchange features. Flagging an email § While viewing the inbox, tap the white flag icon that appears on the
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    emails, enable, disable or set 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
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    130 Calendar Calendar About Calendar Never miss an important date again. Use the Calendar app to schedule your events, meetings, and appointments. You can set up HTC Vivid to stay in sync with the following types of calendars: § On HTC Vivid, sign in to your Google Account so you can sync the
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    131 Calendar 7. Enter the event location and description. 8. Set the reminder time. You can add another reminder and Agenda views, events are color coded to indicate which account or type of calendar they belong to. To find out what each color represents, tap . Using month view In month view, you
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    132 Calendar Using week view Week view displays a chart of the events of one week. on the event information, do any of 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. § If the event was
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    declining a meeting invitation 1. If you're using an Exchange ActiveSync account on HTC Vivid, tap the tab in Calendar to see meeting proposing a new time, and more. Dismissing or snoozing event reminders If you have set at least one reminder for an event, the upcoming event icon will appear in the
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    to use the same event reminder settings for all types of calendars. If you clear this check box, you can set different reminder 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 Vivid
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    135 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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    and location Location settings Turning on location services In order to find your location on HTC Vivid, you need to enable location sources. 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap Settings > Location. 2. Select one or both of the following: Use wireless networks Use GPS satellites Uses Wi
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    137 Maps and location Revisiting a footprint 1. In Footprints, tap a category. 2. Tap the footprint you want to revisit. 3. Tap the information fields to get directions, share the footprint, call a stored phone number, and more. Editing or deleting a footprint 1. In Footprints, tap a category. 2.
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    footprint to set as a destination. Use voice search to look for a destination. Search for points of interest. Get directions to your destination. View your current location on a map. Make a phone call. Automatically connecting to a Bluetooth car kit or headset You can set HTC Vivid to automatically
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    § Pinch your thumb and 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 location, with the address and a thumbnail from street view (if available). 2. Tap the balloon to see more information. You
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    away the various markers drawn on it. Press , and then tap Clear Map. Searching for a place of interest near you Use Places to find places of interest near your current location. Places uses Google Maps to search common places that you would want to find, such as the nearest gas station or ATM
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    of the following: , and then tap Directions. § Use your current location as the starting point, or enter a location from where to start in the first text box. in a list. If the place you've set as your destination has several locations available, choose which one to go to. 5. Tap an item to view
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    . The web browser opens and takes you to the Google Maps Help site. Finding your friends with Google Latitude (available by country) Google Latitude® user location service lets you and your friends share locations and status messages with each other. It also lets you get directions to your friends
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    or settings. Download and install only apps that you trust. Be cautious when downloading apps that have access to functions or a significant amount of your data on HTC Vivid. You're responsible for the results of using downloaded apps. You need a Google Checkout™ account to purchase items on Android
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    144 Android Market and other apps 4. To download or purchase the app, tap Download (for free apps) or the price button (for paid about the refund policy for paid apps, please visit the Android Market Help site (http://market.android.com/support). Opening an installed app Do one of the following: §
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    145 Android Market and other apps Using the Clock About the HTC Clock widget Use the HTC Clock widget to see your current date, time, and location. You can also use the Clock to show the time in another city. Changing the location on the Clock widget By default, the Clock widget displays your
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    Android Market and other apps Using Desk Clock The Desk Clock displays the current date, time, and weather. It also shows an alarm clock indicator and the battery tap your home city. Setting the time zone, date, and time To set the time zone, date, and time on HTC Vivid manually, you need to turn
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    Description and choose the Alarm sound to use. § Tap Repeat. Select which days of the week to sound the alarm, and then tap OK. § Select the Vibrate check box if you want HTC Vivid to also vibrate when the alarm goes off. 4. After you've finished setting the alarm, tap Done. § To turn off
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    to the Internet. § Location services must be enabled. If you didn't enable it when you first set up HTC Vivid, you can do so in Settings > Location. 1. From the screen to check the weather in other cities. § Tap to update the weather information at any time. Adding a city to the Weather screen
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    . Update schedule Set an auto update schedule. Temperature scale Choose whether to display the temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit. Sound effects Choose whether to play sound effects related to the weather conditions. About the Weather widget Use the Weather widget to instantly check weather
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    150 Android Market and other apps 3. Do one of the following: § Tap a category such as Blogs or Entertainment to choose from popular news feeds. § Tap Search more to search for a specific keyword or feed URL. 4. After selecting the channel or channels to subscribe to, tap Add. To manually update
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    to read news stories by default: whether as a summary or as a full web page article. If you've selected to view the news content as a web page article, choose to display web page articles optimized for mobile viewing. About the News widget Use the News widget to read snippets of stories that you've
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    152 Android Market and other apps Keeping track of your stocks Use the Stocks app to get the latest stock updates for stock quotes and market indices you follow. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Stocks. 2. On the Stocks main screen, do any of the following: § Tap an item to view from the list of stock
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    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, depending on what's being used in your country. Working on documents Need to tweak a report while you're on the go? Use
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    as. Watching videos on YouTube Use the YouTube app to check out what's popular on the online video-sharing website. 1. From the Home screen, tap > YouTube. 2. Scroll through the list of videos, and then tap a video to watch it. 3. While watching a video, you can: § Turn HTC Vivid sideways or double
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    add tags or location information to your video. 7. Set the privacy level. 8. Tap Upload. Listening to FM Radio Tune in and listen to chart-topping pop songs using the FM Radio app. You need to connect a headset first to the audio jack of HTC Vivid to use FM Radio. FM Radio uses the stereo headset
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    set it as a ringtone. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Voice Recorder. 2. Hold the microphone near your mouth. 3. Tap to start recording a voice clip. Voice Recorder can run on the background while you do other things on HTC Vivid, except when you open other apps that also use audio functions. To go
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    it. When your friends see the link in your sent message, email, or status update, they can simply tap the link to go directly to the game or app in Android Market to download it. § While entering your status update in Friend Stream, you can also tap from games or apps that you want
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    connect and sync with HTC Vivid. § For trouble-free installation, first quit all running programs and temporarily exit from your anti-virus program before you start installing HTC Sync. Download the HTC Sync software for HTC Vivid from our support website (www.htc.com/us/support/) and install it on
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    159 HTC Sync Setting up HTC Sync to recognize HTC Vivid 1. Connect HTC Vivid to your computer using the USB cable that came in the box. 2. When HTC Vivid prompts you to choose a type of USB connection, tap HTC Sync, and then tap Done. Wait for HTC Sync to recognize HTC Vivid. 3. On the Device setup
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    Sync music files from iTunes and Windows Media Player if you're using either of these software on your computer, and then choose the playlists you want to sync on HTC Vivid. Gallery sync options You can automatically sync photos and videos between HTC Vivid and a computer. You can sync photos and
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    fields supported on HTC Vivid will be synchronized. People sync options Sync HTC Vivid contacts with your Outlook (Outlook XP, Outlook 2003 or Outlook 2007), Outlook Express, or Windows Contacts. If you have contacts to sync from your SIM card, you have to import these first to HTC Vivid storage
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    documents from your computer to HTC Vivid. You can also sync email attachments that you stored on HTC Vivid to your computer. § To open a document on HTC Vivid, you'll need a compatible app. § To sync email attachments stored on HTC Vivid to your computer, you must set up an Exchange ActiveSync or
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    the latest HTC Sync upgrade Visit the HTC support website (www.htc.com/us/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 Vivid.
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    the default keyboard layout. Phone This layout resembles the traditional mobile phone keypad. Compact This layout features two letters on each key. The key size is slightly bigger than on the Standard layout. Entering text Use the following keys while entering text using the onscreen keyboard: Press
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    of the onscreen keyboard. Turn HTC Vivid 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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    prediction, and then choose the language you want. Adding a word to the predictive text dictionary HTC Vivid comes with a list of words that it references for predictive text suggestions. While entering text using the Standard keyboard layout, if you tap any word on the suggestion list, it is
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    the language you'll be using in the Voice input & output settings. § Since HTC Vivid 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 Vivid cues you to speak. 2. Tell HTC Vivid what you want to be
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    type words. Trace keyboard in Settings > Language & keyboard > Touch Input > Trace keyboard must be selected for you to use the Trace keyboard. To onscreen keyboard. Editing text It's easy to cut, copy, and paste text using the keyboard. Some apps may offer their own way of selecting or copying
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    tap the language key (for example, tap if you're currently using the English onscreen keyboard). Then on the International keyboard options menu, tap Settings. § From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Language & keyboard > Touch Input. Keyboard types International keyboard Bilingual
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    170 Keyboard Trace keyboard Personal dictionary Turn on Trace keyboard and set options when tracing to enter text. Add, edit, or remove words in the predictive text dictionary.
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    Internet connections Data connection When you turn on HTC Vivid for the first time, it will be automatically set up to use your mobile operator's data connection (if the SIM card is inserted). Checking the data connection you're using 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Wireless
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    operator for data roaming rates before you use data roaming. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Wireless & networks. 2. Tap Mobile networks, and then select the Data roaming check box. Select the Data roaming sound check box if you'd like HTC Vivid to play a sound so you'll
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    number of bands that light up). The next time HTC Vivid 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 Vivid to its factory default settings. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network with EAP-TLS security
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    174 Internet connections Checking the wireless network status 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Wireless & networks. 2. On the Wireless & networks screen, tap Wi-Fi settings, and then tap the wireless network that HTC Vivid is currently connected to. A message box is then
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    175 Internet connections 4. Scroll down and confirm the password, and then tap OK. 5. Select the Use secure credentials check box the VPN connection to return to the VPN settings screen, and then tap the VPN connection to disconnect from it. When HTC Vivid has disconnected from the VPN, the VPN
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    connection available for your computer? No problem. Use the Internet connection of HTC Vivid to connect to the Internet. § Requires an AT&T appropriate data plan with tethering. § You need your SIM card inserted on HTC Vivid to use the data connection. § To use HTC Vivid as a modem, you need to
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    Internet connections Connecting HTC Vivid to the Internet through a computer (Internet Pass-through) If you temporarily don't have Internet access, you can still go online on HTC Vivid by using your computer's Internet connection. Before you can use your computer as a modem, be sure to install HTC
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    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 Vivid to other devices. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Wireless & networks
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    switching on Bluetooth on HTC Vivid, and then turning on the headset. However, you might have to connect manually if your headset has been used with another Bluetooth device. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Wireless & networks. 2. Tap Bluetooth settings. 3. If the Bluetooth
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    and videos § Calendar events § Contacts § Audio files Before you begin, set the receiving device to discoverable 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. 1. On HTC Vivid
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    If you send a file to another device, the saved location may depend on the file type. For example, if you send an image file to another mobile phone, it may be saved in a folder named "Images". Receiving information using Bluetooth HTC Vivid lets you receive various files with Bluetooth, including
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    check box. 5. On the sending device, send one or more files to HTC Vivid. Refer to the device's documentation for instructions on sending information over Bluetooth. 6. If asked, accept the pairing request on HTC Vivid and on the receiving device. Also enter the same passcode or confirm the auto
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    will become "PUK-locked." You need a PUK code to restore access to HTC Vivid. This code may have been provided by AT&T when you received your SIM card. 1. On the Phone dialer screen, enter the PUK code, and then tap Next. 2. Enter the new PIN you want to use, and then tap Next. 3. Enter the new PIN
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    by following the onscreen instructions. PIN Set a numeric password of at least four digits. Password Set an alpha-numeric password. 4. On the Security screen, tap Lock phone after, then specify the idle time you can allow before the screen is locked. You can also clear the Use visible pattern or
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    your location. § Select Phone finder so you can use HTCSense.com to locate HTC Vivid. Search Privacy Select items to include when you do a search and set Google search options. § Choose to automatically back up some settings (e.g. Wi-Fi passwords or Bookmarks) to Google servers using your
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    HTC Vivid. § Erase the phone storage or storage card content. You need to unmount the storage card first before you can erase it. § Clear out the cache used by apps, move apps or uninstall apps if HTC Vivid is running low on memory. § You can also do a factory reset. Date & time § Set the date
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    of inactivity, the screen turns off to conserve battery power. You can set the idle time before the screen turns off. 1. From the Home screen, press how you hold HTC Vivid. Automatic rotation is not supported in all application screens. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap
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    a sound when you're selecting items onscreen. 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Sound. 3. Select the Audible selection check box. Lowering the ring volume automatically HTC Vivid has a quiet ring feature that automatically lowers the ring volume when you move it. 1. From
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    language and corresponding region you want to use. 4. Press to return to the Home screen. The new language will be applied after a few seconds. Optimizing battery life You can set HTC Vivid to automatically switch to power saving mode when the battery level reaches a certain level. 1. From the Home
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    saver mode. 5. Tap Power saver settings, and then set and select the behavior when HTC Vivid switches to power saving mode. Checking the power usage of applications 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap About phone > Battery > Battery use. Managing memory Checking how much
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    helping us know if HTC Vivid encounters a technical problem. You can also choose when you want to send error reports. Check information about your mobile network and its service status. Check information about HTC Vivid and the SIM card you're using. Check information about the battery such as its
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    software updates manually You need to use Wi-Fi to manually check for and download major system software updates for your phone. 1. On your phone, turn Wi-Fi on and connect to a wireless network. 2. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 3. Tap AT&T Software Update > HTC Wi-Fi software
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    & phone storage > Factory data reset. 3. Tap Reset phone, and then tap Erase everything. Performing a factory reset using hardware buttons If you can't turn HTC Vivid on or access settings, you can still perform a factory reset by using the hardware buttons on HTC Vivid. 1. Remove the battery, wait
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    notice. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any 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
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    68 - using the front camera 68 - zooming 68 Car Panel 138 Change phone language 189 Sound - audible selection 188 - lowering ring volume automatically 188 - Pocket mode 189 - switching profiles 188 - switching to speakerphone 189 Clock 145 Contacts - adding 103 - copying from SIM card 102 - deleting
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    email 128 F Facebook - sharing your location 117 Facebook for HTC Sense 113 Factory reset 193 Firmware 192 Flight mode 50 FM Radio 155 Footprints 136 Friend Stream 115 G Gallery - about 73 - editing photos 75 - sending photos and videos 77 - sharing photos and videos 78 - viewing photos 74 - viewing
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    card 13 MMS 52 Modem - USB tethering 176 - using text 168 - settings 169 Optimizing battery life 189 P using Wi-Fi 46 - making an emergency call 43 - receiving 43 Phone settings - Applications 190 - Display 187 - Language & keyboard 189 - Power 189 - SD & phone storage 190 - Sound 188 Phone updates
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    - Power 189 - SD & phone storage 190 - Sound 188 Sharing - games and apps 157 SIM card - copying a message 57 Slideshow 75 Smart dial 42 SMS 51 Social networks - adding 97 - viewing photos 80 Software update 192 Sound set 37 Speakerphone 45 Speed dial 42 Stocks 152 Storage card - moving apps to the
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