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Using the Keyboard, Entering Text

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78 Entering Text 3.1 Using the Keyboard When you start an application or select a field that requires text or numbers, you can open and use the QWERTY keyboard to enter information. The keyboard is similar to a standard keyboard on your computer. To open the keyboard 1. Hold your device sideways, with the control buttons on the right. 2. Push the screen panel up to reveal the keyboard. Note The screen automatically changes to landscape orientation when you open the keyboard, except in Browser and Pictures, where you can set the screen orientation depending on your preference.

Section	Page
Chapter 1 Getting Started	19
1.1 Getting to Know Your HTC Dream and Accessories	20
Top panel	20
Bottom panel	20
Left panel	21
Right panel	21
Front panel	22
Back panel	23
Inside the box	23
1.2 Installing the SIM Card, Battery, and Storage Card	24
SIM card	25
Battery	26
Storage card	27
1.3 Charging the Battery	29
1.4 Device Controls	30
1.5 Navigating Your Device	31
Finger gestures	31
Use the TRACKBALL	33
1.6 Getting Started	34
Turn your device on and off	34
Set up your device for the first time	35
Turn off the screen when not in use	36
1.7 Home Screen	37
Extended Home screen	38
Customize the Home screen	39
1.8 Device Status and Notifications	43
Status bar	43
Notifications panel	45
Notification LED	46
1.9 Applications	47
Recently-used applications	49
1.10 Settings	49
Settings on your device	49
1.11 Adjusting the Volume	50
1.12 Using the Device’s Storage Card as a USB Drive	52
Chapter 2 Using Phone Features and Managing Contacts	53
2.1 Making Calls	54
Use the Dialer	54
Make a call from the Call log	55
Add and call your contacts	55
Add and call favorite contacts	56
Call voice mail	56
2.2 Answering or Rejecting Calls	57
2.3 Call Options	58
Manage multiple calls	60
Set up a conference call	60
2.4 Using the Call Log	62
2.5 Adjusting the Phone Settings	64
2.6 Turning the Phone Function On and Off	64
2.7 Creating and Managing Your Contacts	65
Add a new contact	66
Add favorite contacts	69
Edit and customize your contacts	70
View, organize and search contacts	71
Communicate with your contacts	74
Keyboard shortcuts in Contacts	76
Chapter 3 Entering Text	77
3.1 Using the Keyboard	78
Special keys	81
Create application shortcuts	81
3.2 Adjusting the Text Settings	82
Chapter 4 Synchronizing Information	83
4.1 About Synchronization	84
4.2 Selecting Applications to Synchronize	84
Chapter 5 Managing Your Time	87
5.1 Using Calendar	88
Open Calendar	88
Create events	89
View events	91
Event reminders	93
Synchronize Microsoft® Outlook® calendar	94
Change the Calendar settings	96
Keyboard shortcuts in Calendar	97
5.2 Setting Alarms	98
Set an alarm	98
Customize the Alarm Clock	99
Chapter 6 Exchanging Messages	101
6.1 Sending Text and Multimedia Messages	102
Open Messaging	102
Create and send SMS and MMS messages	102
Receive text and multimedia messages	106
Manage messages and message threads	107
Read delivery reports	109
Adjust text and multimedia message settings	110
6.2 Using Gmail™	112
Create and send e-mails	113
Receive and read e-mails	114
Reply to or forward e-mails	117
Manage conversations and e-mails	118
Label your e-mails	118
Set new e-mail notifications	120
Keyboard shortcuts in Gmail	121
6.3 Using Email	122
Add an external e-mail account	122
Compose and send e-mails using an external e-mail account	123
Manage e-mails on your external e-mail account	123
Edit or delete an external e-mail account	124
Adjust the external e-mail account settings	124
6.4 Using Google Talk	125
Sign in and chat online	125
Manage your friends	129
Mobile indicators	130
Adjust instant messaging settings	131
Sign out	131
Chapter 7 Getting Connected	133
7.1 Connecting to the Internet	134
GPRS/3G	134
Wi-Fi	135
7.2 Using Browser	137
View web pages	141
Manage links, history, and downloads	143
Manage bookmarks	145
Adjust the Browser settings	146
Keyboard shortcuts in Browser	148
7.3 Using Bluetooth	149
Chapter 8 Getting Around with Maps	153
8.1 Getting to Know Maps	154
8.2 Searching for Places of Interest	155
8.3 Viewing Maps	157
Keyboard shortcuts in Maps	160
8.4 Using Street View	161
8.5 Getting Directions	164
Chapter 9 Experiencing Multimedia	167
9.1 Using the Camera	168
Take pictures	169
Post-capture screen	169
Adjust the Camera settings	170
9.2 Using Pictures	171
View your pictures	172
Edit your pictures	174
Send a picture	176
Set a picture as wallpaper or caller ID icon	176
View pictures as a slideshow	177
9.3 Using YouTube™	178
Watch videos	178
Search for videos	179
Filter videos by time	179
View video details	180
Share videos	180
9.4 Using Music	181
Music library	182
Play music	183
Use playlists	184
Set a song as ring tone	185
Delete music on the storage card	186
Keyboard shortcuts in Music	186
Chapter 10 Getting Applications from Android Market	187
10.1 Opening Android Market	188
10.2 Navigating Android Market	189
Featured applications	189
Categorized applications	189
10.3 Installing and Managing Applications	190
10.4 Sending Feedbacks	191
Chapter 11 Managing Your Device	193
11.1 Changing Basic Settings	194
Set the date, time zone, and time	194
Display settings	195
Ringer settings	196
Phone services	197
11.2 Protecting Your Device	198
Protect your SIM card with a PIN	198
Protect your phone with a screen lock	198
11.3 Managing Memory	200
11.4 Software Updates	200
11.5 Resetting Your Device	201
Soft reset	201
Factory reset	202
11.6 Battery Saving Tips	202
Appendix	205
A.1 Specifications	206
A.2 Regulatory Notices	207