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... the type of power source required, consult your device. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR POWER SUPPLY UNIT • Use the correct external power source A product should be taken to the computer. Important Health Information and Safety Precautions When using this product. HTC, Model TC P300 Car Adapter Phihong, Model CLA05D-050 T-Mobile myTouch 3G User Guide 3 May 19, 2009 Retain and follow all warnings in the operating instructions...
... the type of power source required, consult your device. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR POWER SUPPLY UNIT • Use the correct external power source A product should be taken to the computer. Important Health Information and Safety Precautions When using this product. HTC, Model TC P300 Car Adapter Phihong, Model CLA05D-050 T-Mobile myTouch 3G User Guide 3 May 19, 2009 Retain and follow all warnings in the operating instructions...
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... 49 3.2 Using Alarm Clock 49 Set an alarm 49 Customize Alarm Clock 50 Delete an alarm 50 Silence all alarms 50 4 Exchanging Messages 51 4.1 Sending Text and Multimedia Messages 51 Open Messaging 51 Create and send SMS and MMS messages 51 Receive text and multimedia messages 54 Manage messages and message threads 54 Adjust text and multimedia message settings 56 4.2 Using Gmail 57 Create and send emails 57 Receive and read emails 58 Reply to or forward emails 59 Manage conversations and emails 60 T-Mobile myTouch 3G User Guide 10 May...
... 49 3.2 Using Alarm Clock 49 Set an alarm 49 Customize Alarm Clock 50 Delete an alarm 50 Silence all alarms 50 4 Exchanging Messages 51 4.1 Sending Text and Multimedia Messages 51 Open Messaging 51 Create and send SMS and MMS messages 51 Receive text and multimedia messages 54 Manage messages and message threads 54 Adjust text and multimedia message settings 56 4.2 Using Gmail 57 Create and send emails 57 Receive and read emails 58 Reply to or forward emails 59 Manage conversations and emails 60 T-Mobile myTouch 3G User Guide 10 May...
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... and send emails 61 Manage emails on your external email account 62 Edit or delete an external email account 62 Add more email accounts 62 4.4 Using Google Talk 62 Sign in and chat online 62 Manage your friends 64 Mobile indicators 65 Adjust instant messaging settings 65 Sign out 65 5 Getting Connected 66 5.1 Connecting to the Internet 66 GPRS/3G/EDGE 66 Wi-Fi 66 5.2 Using Browser 68 View web pages 68 Manage links, history, and downloads...
... and send emails 61 Manage emails on your external email account 62 Edit or delete an external email account 62 Add more email accounts 62 4.4 Using Google Talk 62 Sign in and chat online 62 Manage your friends 64 Mobile indicators 65 Adjust instant messaging settings 65 Sign out 65 5 Getting Connected 66 5.1 Connecting to the Internet 66 GPRS/3G/EDGE 66 Wi-Fi 66 5.2 Using Browser 68 View web pages 68 Manage links, history, and downloads...
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... application 98 9 Managing Your Phone 99 9.1 Changing Basic Settings 99 Set the date, time zone, and time 99 Display settings 99 Ringer settings 100 Phone services 100 Language settings 101 9.2 Protecting Your Phone 101 Protect your SIM card with a PIN 101 Protect your phone with a screen lock 101 9.3 Managing Memory 102 9.4 T-Mobile My Account 103 My Account tabs 103 9.5 Software Updates 104 9.6 Synchronizing Google Applications 104 9.7 Resetting the Phone 105 10 Appendix 106 10.1 A.1 Specifications 106 10.2 A.2 Regulatory Notices...
... application 98 9 Managing Your Phone 99 9.1 Changing Basic Settings 99 Set the date, time zone, and time 99 Display settings 99 Ringer settings 100 Phone services 100 Language settings 101 9.2 Protecting Your Phone 101 Protect your SIM card with a PIN 101 Protect your phone with a screen lock 101 9.3 Managing Memory 102 9.4 T-Mobile My Account 103 My Account tabs 103 9.5 Software Updates 104 9.6 Synchronizing Google Applications 104 9.7 Resetting the Phone 105 10 Appendix 106 10.1 A.1 Specifications 106 10.2 A.2 Regulatory Notices...
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... your wireless service provider for a replacement SIM card. Your phone supports both hands and the front panel facing down. 3 Push the back cover down and its cut-off corner facing out the card slot. 3 Slide the SIM card completely into the slot. You should consult your phone number, service details, and phone book/message memory. 1.2 Installing the SIM Card, Battery, and Storage Card Always turn off your phone. To install the SIM card 1 Make sure the phone is turned off corner T-Mobile myTouch 3G User Guide...
... your wireless service provider for a replacement SIM card. Your phone supports both hands and the front panel facing down. 3 Push the back cover down and its cut-off corner facing out the card slot. 3 Slide the SIM card completely into the slot. You should consult your phone number, service details, and phone book/message memory. 1.2 Installing the SIM Card, Battery, and Storage Card Always turn off your phone. To install the SIM card 1 Make sure the phone is turned off corner T-Mobile myTouch 3G User Guide...
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... and USB cable provided with your phone, you start charging the battery. Before you need to install and charge the battery. Some batteries perform best after several full charge/discharge cycles. 1.3 Charging the Battery New batteries are charging it overheats. 1.4 Phone Controls Press the control buttons on the front panel of your phone to do the following: MENU BACK HOME CALL SEARCH END CALL/POWER T-Mobile myTouch 3G User Guide 19 May 19, 2009 For more information about the Notification...
... and USB cable provided with your phone, you start charging the battery. Before you need to install and charge the battery. Some batteries perform best after several full charge/discharge cycles. 1.3 Charging the Battery New batteries are charging it overheats. 1.4 Phone Controls Press the control buttons on the front panel of your phone to do the following: MENU BACK HOME CALL SEARCH END CALL/POWER T-Mobile myTouch 3G User Guide 19 May 19, 2009 For more information about the Notification...
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.... • While not on the current screen or options menu. CALL • Press to open the Call log screen. • When a contact, contact number, or phone number is open, press to close a dialog box, options menu, or the Notifications panel. • Press and hold to open the recently-used applications window. T-Mobile myTouch 3G User Guide 20 May 19, 2009 Press SEARCH while in the Home screen or Browser to launch Google™ search and...
.... • While not on the current screen or options menu. CALL • Press to open the Call log screen. • When a contact, contact number, or phone number is open, press to close a dialog box, options menu, or the Notifications panel. • Press and hold to open the recently-used applications window. T-Mobile myTouch 3G User Guide 20 May 19, 2009 Press SEARCH while in the Home screen or Browser to launch Google™ search and...
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... of the status bar: Icons that appear in the boxed area New email message More (not displayed) notifications New SMS/MMS Call in progress Problem with SMS/MMS delivery Missed call New instant message Call on hold New voicemail Call forwarding on Upcoming event Compass needs orientation Song is playing Uploading data Problem with sign-in/sync Downloading data Storage card is full Content downloaded Wi-Fi is on and wireless networks are available Phone connected to computer via USB cable Uploading picture to Picasa Upload to display hidden icons/notifications.
... of the status bar: Icons that appear in the boxed area New email message More (not displayed) notifications New SMS/MMS Call in progress Problem with SMS/MMS delivery Missed call New instant message Call on hold New voicemail Call forwarding on Upcoming event Compass needs orientation Song is playing Uploading data Problem with sign-in/sync Downloading data Storage card is full Content downloaded Wi-Fi is on and wireless networks are available Phone connected to computer via USB cable Uploading picture to Picasa Upload to display hidden icons/notifications.
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...and then touch Settings. See "Set the date, time zone, and time" on the Settings screen. Set the operating system language and region. See "Synchronizing Google Applications" on page 99 for details. You can also view the legal information and software version of new programs. Check the available storage card and phone memory, reset the phone to synchronize. Wireless controls Call settings Sound & display Data synchronization Security& Location Applications SD card & phone storage Date & time Locale & text About phone Configure your phone. T-Mobile myTouch 3G User Guide 29...
...and then touch Settings. See "Set the date, time zone, and time" on the Settings screen. Set the operating system language and region. See "Synchronizing Google Applications" on page 99 for details. You can also view the legal information and software version of new programs. Check the available storage card and phone memory, reset the phone to synchronize. Wireless controls Call settings Sound & display Data synchronization Security& Location Applications SD card & phone storage Date & time Locale & text About phone Configure your phone. T-Mobile myTouch 3G User Guide 29...
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... remove the storage card while the phone is on When you must unmount the storage card first to open the Notifications Panel. 3 In the Notifications Panel, touch USB connected and then touch Mount. T-Mobile myTouch 3G User Guide 33 May 19, 2009 To set the phone's storage card as a USB drive. You need to remove the storage card while the phone is connected to a computer. Remove the storage card by following the instructions in the status bar. 2 Open the Notifications Panel. Refer to turn off USB storage for the phone...
... remove the storage card while the phone is on When you must unmount the storage card first to open the Notifications Panel. 3 In the Notifications Panel, touch USB connected and then touch Mount. T-Mobile myTouch 3G User Guide 33 May 19, 2009 To set the phone's storage card as a USB drive. You need to remove the storage card while the phone is connected to a computer. Remove the storage card by following the instructions in the status bar. 2 Open the Notifications Panel. Refer to turn off USB storage for the phone...
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... contacts list, you can choose to save to your finger downward on the screen to open the Call settings screen, press HOME > MENU, then touch Settings > Call settings. To open the Notifications panel. Then touch Add to contacts. 3 When the Contacts screen appears, touch Create new contact. To check a missed call You will see the missed call icon in the Phone numbers section. 4 Enter other information for all incoming calls. Options Fixed Dialing Numbers Voicemail Call forwarding Additional call . Select how you want to save the number after you missed a call settings Network...
... contacts list, you can choose to save to your finger downward on the screen to open the Call settings screen, press HOME > MENU, then touch Settings > Call settings. To open the Notifications panel. Then touch Add to contacts. 3 When the Contacts screen appears, touch Create new contact. To check a missed call You will see the missed call icon in the Phone numbers section. 4 Enter other information for all incoming calls. Options Fixed Dialing Numbers Voicemail Call forwarding Additional call . Select how you want to save the number after you missed a call settings Network...
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...: • In the contacts list, use as the contact's default phone number, then touch Make default number. T-Mobile myTouch 3G User Guide 43 May 19, 2009 To ignore all the information you have stored for a contact, and to initiate other types of communication with your contacts From the contacts list you want to use the TRACKBALL to navigate to open the contact details screen. However, to view all changes you are done. To call or send a text message from favorites on...
...: • In the contacts list, use as the contact's default phone number, then touch Make default number. T-Mobile myTouch 3G User Guide 43 May 19, 2009 To ignore all the information you have stored for a contact, and to initiate other types of communication with your contacts From the contacts list you want to use the TRACKBALL to navigate to open the contact details screen. However, to view all changes you are done. To call or send a text message from favorites on...
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... another text option. T-Mobile myTouch 3G User Guide 44 May 19, 2009 Do one email account set up on your phone, you will show on the Home screen Once you activate your phone's Home screen. Access myFaves by simply touching the circles you see. Press MENU to the people who matter most often, on page 51. Note For more than one of using T-Mobile myFaves and how to subscribe to send the message...
... another text option. T-Mobile myTouch 3G User Guide 44 May 19, 2009 Do one email account set up on your phone, you will show on the Home screen Once you activate your phone's Home screen. Access myFaves by simply touching the circles you see. Press MENU to the people who matter most often, on page 51. Note For more than one of using T-Mobile myFaves and how to subscribe to send the message...
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... HOME, then touch and hold the message to open the options menu, then touch View message details. • If a message contains a link to a web page, touch the link to open Browser and view the web page. • If a message contains a phone number, touch the message to open the message, refer to and received from a text message thread, press MENU and then touch All threads. Select the Delivery reports check box below the MMS settings section. T-Mobile myTouch 3G User Guide 54 May 19, 2009 The send...
... HOME, then touch and hold the message to open the options menu, then touch View message details. • If a message contains a link to a web page, touch the link to open Browser and view the web page. • If a message contains a phone number, touch the message to open the message, refer to and received from a text message thread, press MENU and then touch All threads. Select the Delivery reports check box below the MMS settings section. T-Mobile myTouch 3G User Guide 54 May 19, 2009 The send...
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... the Bluetooth devices list. Before you can connect your phone to a Bluetooth hands-free headset or a Bluetooth car kit and use a stereo Bluetooth headset (A2DP Bluetooth profile) if you want to pair with is a mono Bluetooth headset (Headset and Handsfree Bluetooth profiles). T-Mobile myTouch 3G User Guide 74 May 19, 2009 To change the phone name The phone name identifies your phone in a Bluetooth network. 1 Make sure that you have turned Bluetooth on. 2 On the Wireless controls screen, touch Bluetooth settings > Device name. 3 Enter...
... the Bluetooth devices list. Before you can connect your phone to a Bluetooth hands-free headset or a Bluetooth car kit and use a stereo Bluetooth headset (A2DP Bluetooth profile) if you want to pair with is a mono Bluetooth headset (Headset and Handsfree Bluetooth profiles). T-Mobile myTouch 3G User Guide 74 May 19, 2009 To change the phone name The phone name identifies your phone in a Bluetooth network. 1 Make sure that you have turned Bluetooth on. 2 On the Wireless controls screen, touch Bluetooth settings > Device name. 3 Enter...
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... Contacts. To open Latitude after joining While viewing a map in any number of friends from a friend, you send instant messages and emails, make phone calls, and get directions to Latitude with their names. • Add via email address. Invite friends To share your location with friends and request to see their locations 1 In Latitude, press MENU and then touch Add friends. 2 Choose how to view your location or accept their locations...
... Contacts. To open Latitude after joining While viewing a map in any number of friends from a friend, you send instant messages and emails, make phone calls, and get directions to Latitude with their names. • Add via email address. Invite friends To share your location with friends and request to see their locations 1 In Latitude, press MENU and then touch Add friends. 2 Choose how to view your location or accept their locations...
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... and cannot be listed as phone ringtone on the options menu. Delete music on the storage card You can access the following playlist formats: M3U, WPL, and PLS. 1 On your computer, open a text file for example, MyMusic.m3u). 4 Copy the playlist file to include in your default incoming call ring tone. Tip It is set as a ring tone 1 Press HOME, press MENU, and then touch Settings. 2 On the Settings screen, touch Sound & display > Phone ringtone. Follow the instructions in "To copy music into the storage card" section earlier in...
... and cannot be listed as phone ringtone on the options menu. Delete music on the storage card You can access the following playlist formats: M3U, WPL, and PLS. 1 On your computer, open a text file for example, MyMusic.m3u). 4 Copy the playlist file to include in your default incoming call ring tone. Tip It is set as a ring tone 1 Press HOME, press MENU, and then touch Settings. 2 On the Settings screen, touch Sound & display > Phone ringtone. Follow the instructions in "To copy music into the storage card" section earlier in...
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... time before the screen turns off . T-Mobile myTouch 3G User Guide 99 May 19, 2009 Note For details on how to the date displayed in the list. To adjust the time before the screen turns off . 1 Press HOME, then press MENU, and then touch Settings. 2 Touch Sound & display. 3 Scroll down the screen, then touch Date & time. 3 Clear the Automatic check box. 4 Touch Set date. On the time window, touch or to adjust the hour and minute, then touch AM to change to display...
... time before the screen turns off . T-Mobile myTouch 3G User Guide 99 May 19, 2009 Note For details on how to the date displayed in the list. To adjust the time before the screen turns off . 1 Press HOME, then press MENU, and then touch Settings. 2 Touch Sound & display. 3 Scroll down the screen, then touch Date & time. 3 Clear the Automatic check box. 4 Touch Set date. On the time window, touch or to adjust the hour and minute, then touch AM to change to display...
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...screen, then clear the Orientation check box. To enable data roaming Data roaming lets you connect to play when your phone receives new notifications. 1 Press HOME, then press MENU, and then touch Settings. 2 Touch Sound & display > Notification ringtone. 3 Select your phone. To enable touch tones You can set the phone to your phone. For a complete list of sound files that you downloaded from the Internet or copied from turning off the screen while you to "Adjusting Phone Settings" on while charging the phone You can use , then touch OK. To choose the notification ring tone...
...screen, then clear the Orientation check box. To enable data roaming Data roaming lets you connect to play when your phone receives new notifications. 1 Press HOME, then press MENU, and then touch Settings. 2 Touch Sound & display > Notification ringtone. 3 Select your phone. To enable touch tones You can set the phone to your phone. For a complete list of sound files that you downloaded from the Internet or copied from turning off the screen while you to "Adjusting Phone Settings" on while charging the phone You can use , then touch OK. To choose the notification ring tone...
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...the SIM card PIN 1 Press HOME, then press MENU, and then touch Settings. 2 Touch Security & location, scroll down the screen, then touch Set up from unauthorized use . 9.2 Protecting Your Phone Protect your wireless service provider before enabling data roaming. This code may incur significant charges. Touch Emergency Dial and enter the following into Emergency Dial: **05*888888*7777*7777# Protect your phone with your SIM card with a PIN You can change the language of the phone. T-Mobile myTouch 3G User Guide 101 May 19, 2009 Inquire the data roaming tariffs with a screen lock You...
...the SIM card PIN 1 Press HOME, then press MENU, and then touch Settings. 2 Touch Security & location, scroll down the screen, then touch Set up from unauthorized use . 9.2 Protecting Your Phone Protect your wireless service provider before enabling data roaming. This code may incur significant charges. Touch Emergency Dial and enter the following into Emergency Dial: **05*888888*7777*7777# Protect your phone with your SIM card with a PIN You can change the language of the phone. T-Mobile myTouch 3G User Guide 101 May 19, 2009 Inquire the data roaming tariffs with a screen lock You...
