HTC Sensation Owner's manual

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Contents
Getting started
Inside the box 8
HTC Sensation 8
Back cover 10
SIM card 11
Storage card 12
Battery 13
Switching the power on or off 15
Entering your PIN 15
Finger gestures 15
Setting up HTC Sensation for the first time 16
Ways of getting contacts into HTC Sensation 16
Home screen 17
Basics
Adjusting the volume 19
Sleep mode 20
Status and notifications 21
Notifications panel 24
Connecting HTC Sensation to a computer 25
Copying files to or from the storage card 26
Copying text, looking up information, and sharing 27
Printing 28
Want some quick guidance on using your phone? 29
Personalizing
Making HTC Sensation truly yours 30
Personalizing HTC Sensation with scenes 30
Changing your wallpaper 31
Applying a new skin 32
Personalizing your Home screen with widgets 32
Adding icons and other shortcuts on your Home screen 34
Adding folders on your Home screen 34
Rearranging or removing widgets and icons on your Home screen 35
Rearranging the Home screen 36
Using sound sets 36
Rearranging or hiding application tabs 38
Customizing the lock screen 39
Phone calls
Different ways of making calls 40
Making a call on the Phone dialer screen 40
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Using Speed dial 41
Calling a phone number in a text message 41
Calling a phone number in an email 42
Making an emergency call 42
Receiving calls 43
What can I do during a call? 44
Setting up a conference call 45
Internet calls 46
Using Call history 47
Using Home dialing 48
Call services 48
Turning Airplane mode on or off 49
Messages
Opening Messages 50
Sending a text message (SMS) 50
Sending a multimedia message (MMS) 51
Resuming a draft message 53
Viewing and replying to a message 53
Forwarding a message 54
Viewing and saving an attachment from a multimedia message 55
Push messages 55
Managing message conversations 56
Setting message options 57
Search and Web browser
Searching HTC Sensation and the Web 59
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 capturing 70
Changing camera settings 70
Camera scenes 72
Photos, videos, and music
Gallery 73
Music 81
Connected Media 87
HTC services
HTC Watch 89
HTCSense.com 89
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Accounts and sync
About online accounts 92
Synchronizing with a Google Account 92
Adding a social network account 93
Managing your online accounts 93
People
Transferring contacts from your old phone 95
About the People app 96
Your contacts list 97
Setting up your profile 98
Importing contacts from your SIM card 98
Adding a new contact 99
Searching for contacts 99
Importing a contact from an Exchange ActiveSync account 100
Merging contact information 101
Backing up your contacts to the storage card 102
Contact information and conversations 102
Sending contact information as a vCard 104
Contact groups 105
Adding People widgets 107
Social
Facebook for HTC Sense 109
Tweeting on the go using Peep 110
Using Friend Stream 112
Chatting in Google Talk 115
Email
Gmail 118
Mail 119
Calendar
About Calendar 127
Creating an event 127
Changing Calendar views 128
Managing Calendar events 129
Accepting or declining a meeting invitation 130
Dismissing or snoozing event reminders 130
Showing or hiding calendars 131
Changing Calendar settings 131
About the Calendar widget 132
Maps and location
Location settings 133
Locations 133
Google Maps 143
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Market and other apps
Finding and installing apps from Android Market 147
Using the Clock 149
Checking Weather 152
Reading eBooks 153
Reading news feeds 156
Keeping track of your stocks 158
Working on documents 159
Watching videos on YouTube 160
Listening to FM Radio 161
Recording your voice 162
Using Flashlight 163
Sharing games and apps 164
HTC Sync
About HTC Sync 165
Installing HTC Sync 166
Setting up HTC Sync to recognize HTC Sensation 166
Getting to know the workspace 167
Setting up synchronization 167
Synchronizing HTC Sensation 170
Installing an app from your computer to HTC Sensation 171
Synchronizing another device with your computer 171
Downloading the latest HTC Sync upgrade 171
Keyboard
Using the onscreen keyboard 172
Entering words with predictive text 173
Entering text by speaking 175
Entering text by tracing 176
Editing text 176
Adjusting input settings 177
Internet connections
Data connection 179
Wi-Fi 180
Connecting to a virtual private network (VPN) 181
Using HTC Sensation as a modem (USB tethering) 183
Connecting HTC Sensation to the Internet through a computer (Internet Pass-through) 183
Using HTC Sensation as a wireless router 183
Bluetooth
Bluetooth basics 185
Connecting a Bluetooth headset or car kit 185
Disconnecting or unpairing from a Bluetooth device 186
Sending information using Bluetooth 187
Receiving information using Bluetooth 189
Security
Protecting your SIM card with a PIN 190
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Protecting HTC Sensation with a screen lock pattern, PIN, or password 190
Settings
Settings on HTC Sensation 192
Changing display settings 193
Changing sound settings 195
Changing the language 196
Optimizing battery life 196
Managing memory 197
Checking information about HTC Sensation 198
Update and reset
Software updates 200
Restarting HTC Sensation 201
Resetting HTC Sensation 201
Trademarks and copyrights
Index
6 Contents
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, such as what happens
when you choose to do or not to do a certain action. A note also provides
information that may only be applicable to some situations.
This is a tip. A tip gives you an alternative way to do a particular step or procedure,
or lets you know of an option that you may find helpful.
This indicates important information that you need in order to accomplish a certain
task or to get a feature to work properly.
This provides safety precaution information, that is, information that you need to be
careful about to prevent potential problems.
7 Conventions used in this guide
Getting started
Inside the box
You will find the following inside the box:
§ HTC Sensation
§ Battery (preinstalled)
§ microSD
card (preinstalled)
§ USB cable
§ 3.5mm stereo headset
§ Power adapter
§ Quick start guide
§ Safety and regulatory guide
HTC Sensation
Front panel
1. HOME
2. MENU
3. BACK
4. SEARCH
5. Touch screen
6. Proximity sensor
7. Front camera
8. Notification LED
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Top panel
1. 3.5mm headset jack
2. POWER
Left panel
1. VOLUME UP
2. VOLUME DOWN
3. USB connector
Back panel
1. Dual LED flash
2. 8 megapixel camera
3. Speaker
4. Back cover
Bottom panel
1. RELEASE button for the back cover
2. Microphone
9 Getting started
Back cover
Removing the back cover
Remove the back cover to access the battery compartment, SIM card slot, and
storage card slot.
Make sure to switch off HTC Sensation before removing the back cover.
1.
Securely hold HTC Sensation facing up.
2. Press and hold the RELEASE button at the bottom of the phone, and then
slightly lift the front panel.
This detaches the bottom part of the phone from the back cover.
3. Gently pull HTC Sensation out of its back cover.
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Replacing the back cover
Your phone’s antennas are placed underneath the back cover. To get the best
signal for calls, data connection, and GPS navigation, be sure to secure the back
cover tightly to the phone.
1. Securely hold the back cover with the exposed side facing up.
2. Insert the top part of HTC Sensation into the back cover.
3. Press HTC Sensation down to lock the cover into place. You’ll hear a click when
the back cover is locked in place.
SIM card
The SIM card contains your phone number, service details, and phonebook/message
memory. Both 1.8V and 3V SIM cards can be used.
Some legacy SIM cards may not function with HTC Sensation. You should consult
with your mobile operator for a replacement SIM card. There may be fees for this
service.
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.
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Removing the SIM card
Make sure to switch off HTC Sensation before removing your SIM card.
1. Take the back cover off.
2. Remove the battery.
3. With your thumb, slide the SIM card out from the SIM card slot.
Storage card
Use the storage card to store your photos, videos, and music. You’ll find the storage
card already inserted in HTC Sensation.
Inserting the storage card
1. Take the back cover off.
2. Insert the microSD card into the storage card slot with its gold contacts facing
down and push it until it clicks into place.
Removing the storage card
If HTC Sensation is on, you must first "unmount" the storage card before removing
it to prevent corrupting or damaging the files in the storage card.
1. Take the back cover off.
2. Push the storage card in to eject it from its slot.
3. Slide the storage card out from its slot.
Unmounting the storage card
When you need to remove the storage card while HTC Sensation 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.
2. Tap SD & phone storage > Unmount SD card.
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Battery
HTC Sensation uses a rechargeable battery. How long the battery can last before it
needs recharging depends on how you use HTC Sensation. 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 and extreme temperature make the battery work harder.
Removing the battery thin film
Before using HTC Sensation for the first time, you need to remove the thin film that's
underneath the battery.
1. Take the back cover off.
2. Pull the flap of the thin film out, and then remove it from the battery
compartment.
Removing the battery
1. Take the back cover off.
2. With your thumb or finger, lift the battery from the battery compartment.
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Inserting the battery
Please use only original batteries that came in the box or replacements that we
recommend.
1. Take the back cover off.
2. Insert the battery (with its exposed copper contacts first) into the battery
compartment.
Charging the battery
The battery is partially charged when shipped. Before you turn on and start using HTC
Sensation, it is recommended that you charge the battery. Some batteries perform
best after several full charge/discharge cycles.
§ The battery is already installed in HTC Sensation when shipped. A thin film is
inserted between the battery and the compartment. You need to remove this film
before you can charge the battery.
§ 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 Sensation 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 adapter to an electrical outlet to start charging the battery.
As the battery is being charged, the notification LED shows a solid orange light. The
light turns to solid green when the battery is fully charged.
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When you charge the battery and HTC Sensation is on, the charging battery icon is
displayed in the status bar. After the battery has been fully charged, the charging
battery icon turns to a full battery icon .
As a safety precaution, the battery stops charging when it overheats.
Switching the power on or off
Switching the power on
Press the POWER button. Easy.
When you turn on HTC Sensation for the first time, you’ll need to set it up.
Switching the power off
1. If the display is off, press the POWER button to turn it back on, then unlock the
screen.
2. Press and hold the POWER button for a few seconds.
3. When the Power options menu appears, tap Power off.
Entering your PIN
Most SIM cards come with a PIN (personal identification number) set by your mobile
operator. If you’re asked for a PIN, enter it and then tap OK.
If you enter the wrong PIN three times, your SIM card is blocked. No problem. Just
contact your mobile operator 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
them with your finger.
Press and
hold
To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or link
in a web page), simply press and hold the item.
Swipe or
slide
To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or
horizontally across the screen.
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Drag Press and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to drag.
While dragging, do not release your finger until you have reached the
target position.
Flick Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe
your finger in light, quicker strokes. This finger gesture is always in a
vertical direction, such as when flicking the contacts or message list.
Rotate For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation
from portrait to landscape by turning HTC Sensation sideways. When
entering text, you can turn HTC Sensation sideways to bring up a bigger
keyboard.
Pinch In some apps, like Gallery or the web browser, you can “pinch” the screen
using two fingers (for example, thumb and index finger) to zoom in or
zoom out when viewing a picture or a web page.
Setting up HTC Sensation for the first time
When you switch on HTC Sensation for the first time, you’ll be asked to set it up. You
can choose your language, how you want to connect to the Internet, and whether you
want your current location to be automatically detected. If you still have personal
contacts and calendar events stored on your old phone, you can easily transfer them
to HTC Sensation through Bluetooth as well.
Be sure to sign in to your Google Account so you can use Google apps like Gmail
and
Android Market
. You can also set up your other email accounts, favorite social
networks like Facebook and Twitter
, and more.
Just follow the onscreen instructions and you’ll be up and running in no time.
Some features that need to connect to the Internet such as location-based services
and auto-sync of your online accounts may incur extra data fees from your mobile
operator. Don’t worry. You can enable or disable them in settings later on.
Ways of getting contacts into HTC Sensation
There are several ways you can add contacts to HTC Sensation. You can sync HTC
Sensation with contacts from your Google Account, computer, Facebook, and more.
HTC Sync Sync the contacts from your old phone to your computer, and
then use HTC Sync to sync HTC Sensation with your computer's
Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Express or Windows Contacts.
Gmail Google contacts are imported to HTC Sensation after you sign in
to your Google Account. You can also create more Google
contacts right from HTC Sensation.
Facebook Log in to your Facebook account through Facebook for HTC
Sense to import your Facebook friends' contact information.
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Phone contacts You can choose to create and store contacts directly in HTC
Sensation or transfer existing ones from your old phone.
SIM card Copy all your SIM contacts to HTC Sensation.
Microsoft
Exchange
ActiveSync
HTC Sensation syncs your work contacts from the Microsoft
Exchange ActiveSync Server in your workplace.
Transfer Use the Transfer app to transfer not only your contacts, but also
calendar events and text messages from your old phone to HTC
Sensation.
Home screen
Your Home screen is where you make HTC Sensation your own. It comes with a
weather clock widget that shows the time and weather in your current location. You
can also add your favorite applications, shortcuts, folders and widgets so they’re
always just a tap away. To find out how, see Personalizing on page 30.
Extended Home screen
As you start to do more things with HTC Sensation, you might find that one Home
screen is not enough. No problem. You can use up to six extra screens. It should be
plenty.
Slide your finger horizontally to the left or right and you’ll discover more space for
adding icons, widgets, and more.
Press to return to the main Home screen (that is, the center home screen).
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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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Basics
Adjusting the volume
Adjusting the ringer volume changes the volume level of the ringtone, while adjusting
the media volume changes the volume level of sound notifications and music or video
playback.
Adjusting the ringer volume
§ Press the VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN button to adjust the ringer volume to
your desired level. The Ringer volume window appears on the screen to display
the volume levels.
§ While in the lowest ringer volume level (Silent mode), press VOLUME DOWN
once to switch to Vibrate mode. The vibrate mode icon appears in the status
bar.
§ While in Vibrate mode, press VOLUME UP once to switch to silent mode. The
speaker mute icon displays in the status bar.
Adjusting the earpiece volume for calls
During a call, press the VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN button.
Adjusting the media volume
When playing music or watching video, press the VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN
button to adjust the volume. The Media volume window appears on the screen to
display the volume level.
Adjusting the volume via settings
1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Sound > Volume.
2. Drag the volume sliders to the left or right to adjust the volume levels of the
ringtone, media playback, alarms, and notifications. A sample tone is briefly
played with the volume being adjusted as you drag a slider.
3. If you want the same volume for your ringtone and notifications, select Use
incoming call volume for notifications.
4. When you’re done, tap OK.
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Sleep mode
Sleep mode saves battery power by putting HTC Sensation into a low power state
while the display is off. It also stops accidental button presses when HTC Sensation is
in your bag. You’ll still receive messages and calls though.
Switching to Sleep mode
Briefly press the POWER button to turn off the display and switch to Sleep mode.
HTC Sensation also automatically goes into Sleep mode when it’s idle for a while.
Waking up from Sleep mode
To wake HTC Sensation up manually, press the POWER button. You’ll need to unlock
the screen.
HTC Sensation 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 will be asked to
draw the pattern on the screen or enter the PIN or password before it unlocks.
If you've set an event reminder or an alarm, you can drag or to the ring to
snooze or dismiss the event or alarm.
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