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What is Adobe Reader and how do I use it? more

Adobe Reader is an application that allows you to view PDF files on your phone. You can read PDF attachments, PDF files from the internet or PDF files that you have downloaded to your SD Card. To open Adobe Reader, go to All programs (button on the lower-left of the screen) > Adobe Reader. Adobe reader will automatically search for All PDF files on your phone. Select the PDF file you want to read and it will open it. You can zoom into file by double-tapping the screen or use a pinch-to-zoom gesture.

What is Blocked Caller and how do I use it? more

This is a new application that allows you to block specific numbers from calling your phone. The contact would have to be in your People list. It also shows you your call block history. To access Blocked Caller go to Phone > Menu > Blocked caller. Select Add caller.

What features are included in Calendar? more

Calendar allows you to view multiple calendars from different sources (Exchange, Facebook, Google and personal). You can view your calendar by agenda, day, week, or month. You can add events to each different calendar. You can also invite people to meetings.

To add a new calendar item Go to All programs (button on the lower-left of the screen) > Calendar > Menu > New Event.

To select which calendar you want to add the event to, in the New Event window, select the drop down under Calendar and pick the calendar your wish to add the event to.

To select a location for your event you can enter and address or you can use maps to select a location. For this service, you will need to sign-up for HTCs location based services. Select the GPS section for more information.

To add someone to the meeting in the New Event window, press Menu > Meeting invitation > Select attendees under the To field from your address book or email address. Once all fields are filed out, select Send

What is Call history and how do I use it? more

Call History is application that lists all your incoming, outgoing and missed calls. You can also sort your call history.

To sort your call history, go to All programs (button on the lower-left of the screen) > Call history > Press Menu > View. Select which item you would like to view and your call history will filter out the rest.

What is Camcorder more

See Multimedia

What is Connected Media and how do I use it? more

This is a new application that allows you to play pictures, music and videos stored on your phone or on a media server to DLNA supported device such as a TV, Music player or even speakers. To access Connected Media All programs (button on the lower-left of the screen) > Connected Media.

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

What is Flashlight and how do I use it? more

The Flashlight application allows you to you’re the flash on your phone as a flashlight. It has 3 different modes. Go to All programs (button on the lower-left of the screen) > Flashlight > Menu > Select mode.

Manual: Allows you to adjust the brightness by pressing the power (low, medium, high)

SOS: Allows you to use your flashlight as a visual distress signal.

Auto flash: Alternates On/Off on your flashlight

What is FriendStreamTM 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 each up on your device) and broadcasts a single comment simultaneously to Facebook and Twitter.

To access FriendStreamTM, press HOME, and then tap All programs (button on the lower-left of the screen) > FriendStreamTM.

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 Gallery and how do I use it? more

Gallery is an application that allows you to view and manage your pictures and videos on your device. See more under multimedia.

What is Google Search? more

Google Search allows you search Google with text message using text input and or voice.

What is GPS Navigator and how do I use it? more

It is paid navigation service offered by Telenav and Bell. It offers a voice guided navigation using data services.

What is HTC HUB and how to I use it? more

HTC HUB is in application that give you access to exclusive HTC content including ringtones, wallpapers, skins, scenes and more, for free to download to your phone and make it yours. To use it from the Home Screen press the All Programs tab > select HTC HUB. You require an HTCSense.com account and you can create one when you setup the phone or in the HTC HUB

What is HTC Likes and how to I use it? more

HTC HUB is in application that shows you what applications other HTC users have liked, Featured Applications and comments about the applications. All Programs tab > select HTC HUB. You require an HTCSense.com account and you can create one when you setup the phone or in the HTC Likes.

What is Internet? more

It is the standard web browser for Android. The web browser supports full Flash 10 and HTML 5 viewing. You can also open multiple browser windows.

To view multiple windows All Programs tab > select Internet > Menu > Windows

To switch between multiple windows pinch-to-zoom in the browser.

What is Latitude and how do I use it? more

Latitude allows you to see your friend’s location on a map. You can track who is going where as long as they have added you to their Latitude list. To access Latitude, go to All programs (button on the lower-left of the screen) > Latitude. Select your friend for real time update.

What is Locations and how do I use it? more

Locations is an application that allows you to search points of interest or set footprints.

On the Nearby tab you can search for points of interest close by

On the Footprints tab you can view pictures that have GPS Locations attached to them. You can take a picture of your favorite restaurant, attraction or place and save it as a footprint. Your HTC friends can also see your favorite footprints.

What is Mail? more

The Mail application allows you configure and view your email. See more under messaging.

What is Maps? more

It is an extension of Google Maps. See more under GPS

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 Google account (Gmail username/password) and then from the Home Screen, select the All programs button > Market.

What is Music? more

The Music application allows you to listen to music that is stored on your SD card or on your media server. See more under Multimedia

What is Navigation? more

Navigation is Google’s voice guided navigation software. It uses your existing data plan for map data. See more under GPS.

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 Nova? more

Nova is a first person shooter game.

What is Peep and how do I use it? more

Peep is an application for Android that provides access to your Twitter posts and updates. 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. This Twitter application is different from the Twitter application found on the phone. Peep is used to update HTC SenseTM applications such as Friend Stream or the people application along with showing status updates and followers.

What is People? more

People is your contact management application. See more under Phone

What is Places? more

Places is Google’s Point of Interest application. See more under GPS

What is PolarisOffice? more

PolarisOffice 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) > Peep.

What is QuickLookup? more

It allows you to search for things on Google, Wikipedia, Youtube, Google Translate and Google Dictionary with one search option.

What is Reader? more

Read is an e-book reader that allows you to download books and read them on the go. You can sign in with your Kobo / adobe ID to download and purchase books with your credit card.

What is Remote PVR and how do I use it? more

Remote PVR is an application exclusive to Bell that allows you to access your Bell PVR at home and remotely record your favorite shows. To access Bell PVR, go to All programs (button on the lower-left of the screen) > Bell PVR.

What is Self Serve? more

Self Serve is a Bell application that shows your Bell mobility account details such as usage history, rate plan, add features, contest details and more. It also allows you to pay your bill using credit card payment.

What is Set Up? more

Set Up is an application goes through the initial setup process of your phone. It allows you to pick your language, transfer contacts from an older phone, Set Up data connection, Set Up email and your social networks.

What is Show Me? more

Show me is an application that has Help and How-To’s on the device. It also has video tutorials.

What is SoundHound? more

Soundhound allows you to instantly search and discovery music. To access Connected Media All programs (button on the lower-left of the screen) > Soundhound.

Select Tap Here, while a song is playing. You can even sing or hum a song.

What is Stocks? more

The stock application allows you to view stocks, add stickers, view from 1 day to 1 years.

What is Talk? more

Talk is a Google application that allows you to chat with your Google contacts.

What is Teeter? more

Teeter is a game that is preloaded on the phone that uses the accelerometer to navigate

What is Top HD games? more

View the top HD games from Gameloft. Purchase and download the games directly to your phone.

Teeter is a game that is preloaded on the phone that uses the accelerometer to navigate

What is Transfer Data and how to I use it? more

Transfer data is an application that is used for transferring data from your older Smartphone to your device. It has the ability to transfer text messages, contacts and calendar appointments. Some of these features might not be available for transfer. It transfers the data over Bluetooth. To use transfer data, Go to the All Programs tab > select Transfer Data > Select Next > Select your other phones Manufacturer HTC, Blackberry, Apple, LG, Nokia, or Motorola > Select the model number. If the model is not listed the Transfer Data application doesn’t support that file. If it is listed Select your older device > Turn on Bluetooth on your older handset > Select your phone once it shows up on the list > follow the prompts on the screen.

What is Tunes & Apps? more

This is a mobile operator specific application that provides access to the mobile operator Download store on the device so that users can purchase and download media directly on the device. 

What is TV & Radio and how do I access it? more

This is your mobile operator specific application that provides access to your mobile operator TV & Radio; your mobile operator TV & Radio provides access to Live TV and Radio.

Note: TV automatically plays in Landscape mode for a better viewing experience.

To access, from the Home screen, select the All programs (button on the lower-left of the screen) > TV & Radio.

What is Twitter? more

The Twitter application allows you to access your Twitter posts and followers. You will need a Twitter account. Once you have logged in, you will be able to view your status and follower updates.

What is Uno? more

Uno is a preloaded demo card game on the phone. You can download the full game by selecting Get the game from the game menu.

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? more

Voice search allows you to perform multiple voice activated functions such as:

“Send text to john, when is our meeting?” or “Navigate to Vancouver, BC”
You can select Help in the Voice Search screen to find out more voice activated functions.

What is Watch? more

HTC watch is a premium service offered by HTC that allows users to purchase, rent download and stream videos to your smart phone. Users will need to create a watch account and provide credit card details to purchase content.

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 > Settings.

What is Wi-Fi Hotspot? more

Wi-Fi Hotspot is an application that allows you to wirelessly share your phones internet with up to 8 other Wi-Fi enabled devices. See more under Connectivity and Internet.

What is Zoompass and how do I access it? more

Zoompass is an application that allows you to send and receive money to your phone. You need to a Zoompass account to be able to utilize the features it offers.

How to download free games or applications with Android Market more
  1. From the Home screen, touch the All programs button.
  2. Touch the Market icon.
  3. If required, touch Accept to accept the Android Market Terms of Service.
  4. Touch Apps.
  5. Touch All applications, or the desired application category.
  6. Touch Top free to view free applications.
  7. Touch the desired application.
  8. Touch Install.
  9. If required, touch OK on the message about application access.
How to download paid games or applications with Android Market more
  1. From the Home screen, touch the All programs button.
  2. Touch the Market icon.
  3. If required, touch Accept to accept the Android Market Terms of Service.
  4. Touch Apps.
  5. Touch All applications, or the desired application category.
  6. Verify that Top Paid is selected.
  7. Touch the desired application.
  8. Touch Buy.
  9. If required, touch OK on the message about application access.
  10. Enter your credit card information and billing address.
  11. Touch Buy now: $x.xx.
How to delete or uninstall games or applications with Android Market more
  1. From the Home screen, press the Menu key.
  2. Touch Settings.
  3. Touch Applications.
  4. Touch Manage applications.
  5. Touch the application that you want to delete.
  6. Touch Uninstall.
  7. Touch OK.
  8. Touch OK again.