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How do I set up the Weather application so that my local weather information is displayed? more
In order to have the Weather information update automatically as you change locations, the Location setting needs to be enabled for GPS; users are prompted to select this option during the initial setup of the device but if need be, these settings can also be accessed from the Home screen by selecting Menu > Settings > Location. To see additional Weather options, while in the Weather application screen, press Menu.
What is News and how do I use it? more
This is an application that allows you to select and access News (updated every 4 hours automatically) on your device by either selecting preloaded sites or by entering a URL. To access the News application from the Home screen, select the All programs (button on the lower-left of the screen) > News.
What is Friend Stream and how do I access it? more
This application provides status updates from your Facebook®, Twitter™, and Flickr® accounts in one place (after you have set up each on your device) and broadcasts a single comment simultaneously to Facebook and Twitter.

To access Friend Stream, press Home, and then tap All programs (button on the lower-left of the screen) > Friend Stream.
What is Peep and how do I use it? more
Peep is an application for Android™ that provides access to Twitter. It is used much like Twitter on a desktop PC and can be found by pressing Home and selecting the All programs (button on the lower-left of the screen) > Peep.

You sign in with your existing Twitter account (or create a new one) and start Tweeting.
What is QuickOffice? more
QuickOffice comes pre-loaded on the device and can be used to open and view office documents received in email as attachments or stored on the SD card. It can be found by pressing Home and selecting the All programs (button on the lower-left of the screen) > QuickOffice.
What is Market? more
Market is the application that provides access to the Android Market™. Market offers both free and paid applications for Android users. When downloading content from Market, be aware that the applications offered have not been tested by HTC or your mobile operator and that all Market Application Support is the responsibility of the developer of that application, not HTC or your mobile operator.

To access Market, you will need an active user ID and password for Gmail™ and then from the Home screen, select the All Applications tab > Market.
Can I install non-Android Market applications? more
By default, the option to allow the installation of non-Android Market applications is enabled.

Warning: Having this option enabled makes your phone and personal data more vulnerable to attack by applications from unknown sources. You agree that you are solely responsible for and damage to your device or loss of data that at result from using these applications.
Where can I find more information about Android, Market and Google™ applications for Android? more

For more information about Android and Google applications, please visit http://www.google.com/support/mobile/bin/topic.py?hl=en&topic=13588.

How do I use HTC Footprints? more

A footprint consists of a photo you take of a location such as a restaurant, a sightseeing destination, etc., stored together with a precise GPS position and other information about that location such as the street address and phone number. After launching Footprints, touch New Footprint; point the camera at the scene you want to save. Press the Optical joystick (or onscreen capture button) to capture the photo.

How do I use Facebook and Flickr in People? more
On the Updates and events tab of the People screen, notifications of contacts' upcoming events and updates to their profiles are displayed. On the Albums tab of the Contact Details screen for each contact, the contact's recent Facebook and Flickr photo albums are displayed.
How do I update my status on Facebook? more

On the All tab of the People screen, tap My contact card, and then tap Facebook. Enter your status, and then tap Share.

What is voice recorder and how do I use it? more

The voice recorder is useful for quickly recording thoughts. You can also record your voice and set it as a ringtone. To access the voice recorder select All programs (button on the lower-left of the screen) > Voice Recorder  Record button.

What is FM Radio and how can I access it? more
FM Radio lets you listen to FM radio stations on your phone.

You need to connect a headset first to the audio jack of your phone to use FM Radio. FM Radio uses the stereo headset as the FM radio antenna. To access FM Radio select All programs (button on the lower-left of the screen) > FM Radio.
What is Cyberon Voice Commander and how do I use it? more

Cyberon Voice Commander is an application that allows you to use voice-activated commands to perform tasks like placing a call, opening an application, asking the time, and more. To use it, from the Home screen press the All Programs tab > select Cyberon Voice Commander > say a specified command like Call John.

How do I log in and out of Facebook and Flickr? more
On the All tab of the People screen, tap My contact card, press MENU, and then tap Edit. Scroll down and tap Facebook or Flickr. Enter your login details and then tap Log in. To log out on the All tab of the People screen, tap My contact card, press MENU, tap Edit and then tap Facebook or Flickr.
How do I update my status on Facebook using Friendstream? more
To update your status of Facebook you can go to All programs > Friendstream. Input your status update in the input box that says ‘What’s on your mind?’. Then select Share. You can also sign into the Facebook application and update your status there.
What is flashlight and how do I use it? more
Flashlight is a convenient application that allows you to use the LED light as a flashlight. To access Flashlight go to All programs > Flashlight. You can increase the brightness of the LED light by taping on the flashlights power button. You can turn on SOS mode or Auto flash.
What is FM Radio and how can I access it? more
FM Radio lets you listen to FM radio stations on your phone.

You need to connect a headset first to the audio jack of your phone to use FM Radio. FM Radio uses the stereo headset as the FM radio antenna. To access FM Radio select All programs (button on the lower-left of the screen) > FM radio
What is voice recorder and how do I use it? more
The voice recorder is useful for quickly recording thoughts. You can also record your voice and set it as a ringtone. To access the voice recorder select All programs (button on the lower-left of the screen)>Voice Recorder>Record button
What is Voice Search and how do I use it? more

Voice search is an application that allows you to search Google using your voice. Go to All programs > Voice Search. Say what you want to search for, for example, “HTC” and the device will recognize the word(s) and search Google based on your voice input.