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I am unable to load a 3rd party application on my device. What can I do? more
Verify that there is enough memory available on your device by going to MENU > Settings > SD Card & Phone Storage > Available Space

Verify that the application is compatible with your device (applications found in Market on the device are compatible unless otherwise noted), that you are following the installation instructions provided by the application vendor and contact the software provider for further assistance.
How do I download applications on my device? more
From the Home screen, touch the Application button > Market icon > Games or Applications > the game or application that you want to download > Install.

The application is downloaded to your device.
How do I watch a Video on my device? more
On Home screen, touch the Application button > YouTube > a featured video. While the video is playing, touch the lower part of the screen to reveal the controls. Select HQ if available

How do I move music from my computer to my memory card? more
Connect the device to the computer via the USB cable.
Note: Only use the USB cable that came with the device.

Swipe downward on the top status bar (the USB icon in the upper-left corner).
Tap the USB connected notification.
Tap Mount.
On the PC click Open folder in the pop up notification to view files using Windows Explorer. Note: If you do not get a pop up notification, go to My Computer on your PC and your device can be accessed from there.
Click OK.
Copy and paste or drag and drop a file from your computer to a folder on your memory card.
When you are done moving files, click the Safely Remove Hardware icon or Click Safely remove Mass Storage Device.
Disconnect the device.
How many applications will be available to download for my device? more
Android is an open operating system that allows developers to create applications freely, the result is hundreds of applications that you can download directly to your device via Market.

Applications are being developed at a rapid pace and are distributed every day; you will always find something new!
What are the file formats that Android YouTube supports? more
H.264 and H.263
How do I access YouTube on my device? more
On Home screen, touch the Application button > YouTube > a featured video to play.
How do I uninstall an application that I downloaded from Market? more
You can uninstall any application that you have downloaded and installed from Android Market. To uninstall an application:

On the My Downloads screen (within Market), touch the application you want to uninstall, and then touch Uninstall.

When prompted, touch OK to remove the application on your device.
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.
What is PDF Viewer? more
PDF Viewer is a pre-loaded application that allows you to view PDF documents on your Android Device and can be found on the Applications screen.
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 set up 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 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.
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 trackball (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 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? 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 Cyberon Voice Commander and how do I use it? more
Cyberon Voice Commander is an application that allows you to voice activated commands to perform tasks like placing a call, opening an application, ask 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