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... Inside the box 8 HTC Vivid 8 Back cover 10 SIM card 12 Storage card 13 Battery 14 Switching the power on or off 15 Entering your PIN 16 Finger gestures 16 Setting up HTC Vivid for the first time 17 Ways of getting contacts into HTC Vivid 17 Home screen 18 Basics... the phone storage or storage card 28 Copying text, looking up information, and sharing 29 Printing 30 Personalizing Making HTC Vivid truly yours 31 Personalizing HTC Vivid with scenes 31 Changing your wallpaper 32 Applying a new skin 33 Personalizing your Home screen with widgets 33 Adding ...
... Inside the box 8 HTC Vivid 8 Back cover 10 SIM card 12 Storage card 13 Battery 14 Switching the power on or off 15 Entering your PIN 16 Finger gestures 16 Setting up HTC Vivid for the first time 17 Ways of getting contacts into HTC Vivid 17 Home screen 18 Basics... the phone storage or storage card 28 Copying text, looking up information, and sharing 29 Printing 30 Personalizing Making HTC Vivid truly yours 31 Personalizing HTC Vivid with scenes 31 Changing your wallpaper 32 Applying a new skin 33 Personalizing your Home screen with widgets 33 Adding ...
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6 Contents Settings Settings on your phone 185 Changing display settings 187 Changing sound settings 188 Changing the language 189 Optimizing battery life 189 Managing memory 190 Checking information about your phone 191 Update and reset Software updates 192 Restarting HTC Vivid 193 Resetting HTC Vivid 193 Trademarks and copyrights Index
6 Contents Settings Settings on your phone 185 Changing display settings 187 Changing sound settings 188 Changing the language 189 Optimizing battery life 189 Managing memory 190 Checking information about your phone 191 Update and reset Software updates 192 Restarting HTC Vivid 193 Resetting HTC Vivid 193 Trademarks and copyrights Index
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BACK 4. 8 Getting started Getting started Inside the box You will find the following inside the box: § HTC Vivid § Battery § USB cable § Power adapter § Quick start guide § Safety and regulatory guide HTC Vivid Front panel 1. Front camera 7. MENU 3. Ear piece Touch screen 6. HOME 2. SEARCH 5.
BACK 4. 8 Getting started Getting started Inside the box You will find the following inside the box: § HTC Vivid § Battery § USB cable § Power adapter § Quick start guide § Safety and regulatory guide HTC Vivid Front panel 1. Front camera 7. MENU 3. Ear piece Touch screen 6. HOME 2. SEARCH 5.
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10 Getting started Back cover Removing the back cover Remove the back cover to switch off HTC Vivid before removing the back cover. 1. Make sure to access the battery compartment, SIM card slot, and storage card slot. With your thumbs, push the back cover up the back cover from the bottom side to unlock it . With your finger, lift up to remove it . 3. Securely hold HTC Vivid facing down. 2.
10 Getting started Back cover Removing the back cover Remove the back cover to switch off HTC Vivid before removing the back cover. 1. Make sure to access the battery compartment, SIM card slot, and storage card slot. With your thumbs, push the back cover up the back cover from the bottom side to unlock it . With your finger, lift up to remove it . 3. Securely hold HTC Vivid facing down. 2.
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Remove the battery. 3. Removing the SIM card Make sure to switch off . 2. Take the back cover off HTC Vivid before removing your SIM card. 1. 12 Getting started SIM card The SIM card contains your thumb, slide the SIM card out from the SIM card slot. With the SIM card's gold contacts facing down and its cut-off . 2. With your phone number, service details, and phonebook/message memory. Both 1.8V and 3V SIM cards can be used. Remove the battery. 3. Inserting the SIM card 1. Take the back cover off corner facing out, insert the SIM card all the way into the SIM card slot.
Remove the battery. 3. Removing the SIM card Make sure to switch off . 2. Take the back cover off HTC Vivid before removing your SIM card. 1. 12 Getting started SIM card The SIM card contains your thumb, slide the SIM card out from the SIM card slot. With the SIM card's gold contacts facing down and its cut-off . 2. With your phone number, service details, and phonebook/message memory. Both 1.8V and 3V SIM cards can be used. Remove the battery. 3. Inserting the SIM card 1. Take the back cover off corner facing out, insert the SIM card all the way into the SIM card slot.
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... on , you need to remove the storage card while HTC Vivid is on , unmount the storage card first to prevent corrupting or damaging the files in the storage card. 1. Remove the battery. 3. Slide the storage card out from its gold contacts facing down and push it to prevent corrupting or damaging the files...
... on , you need to remove the storage card while HTC Vivid is on , unmount the storage card first to prevent corrupting or damaging the files in the storage card. 1. Remove the battery. 3. Slide the storage card out from its gold contacts facing down and push it to prevent corrupting or damaging the files...
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... and frequent web browsing uses up a lot of battery power. Removing the battery 1. 14 Getting started Battery HTC Vivid uses a rechargeable battery. Insert the battery (with its exposed copper contacts first) into the battery compartment. With your thumb or finger, lift the battery from your location: poor signal strength from the battery compartment. Also, consider your mobile network and extreme...
... and frequent web browsing uses up a lot of battery power. Removing the battery 1. 14 Getting started Battery HTC Vivid uses a rechargeable battery. Insert the battery (with its exposed copper contacts first) into the battery compartment. With your thumb or finger, lift the battery from your location: poor signal strength from the battery compartment. Also, consider your mobile network and extreme...
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... or off Switching the power on and start charging the battery. Before you 'll need to charge the battery. § Do not remove the battery from HTC Vivid while you are charging it using HTC Vivid, it overheats. Plug in the status bar. When you charge the battery and HTC Vivid is recommended that you turn on Press the POWER...
... or off Switching the power on and start charging the battery. Before you 'll need to charge the battery. § Do not remove the battery from HTC Vivid while you are charging it using HTC Vivid, it overheats. Plug in the status bar. When you charge the battery and HTC Vivid is recommended that you turn on Press the POWER...
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... automatically goes into a low power state while the display is in your bag. 21 Basics Sleep mode Sleep mode saves battery power by putting HTC Vivid into Sleep mode when it unlocks. If you have an incoming call. Switching to Sleep mode Briefly press the POWER button to snooze or dismiss ...the event or alarm. You'll need to Sleep mode. HTC Vivid automatically wakes up a screen unlock pattern, pin, or password, you can drag or to the ring to turn off . Unlocking the screen Pull the ring...
... automatically goes into a low power state while the display is in your bag. 21 Basics Sleep mode Sleep mode saves battery power by putting HTC Vivid into Sleep mode when it unlocks. If you have an incoming call. Switching to Sleep mode Briefly press the POWER button to snooze or dismiss ...the event or alarm. You'll need to Sleep mode. HTC Vivid automatically wakes up a screen unlock pattern, pin, or password, you can drag or to the ring to turn off . Unlocking the screen Pull the ring...
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23 Basics Network sharing is on GPS is on Battery is full Alarm is set Battery is charging Notification icons Notification icons on the status bar make it easy for you to keep on top of your messages, calendar events, and ... updates from your social networks Matched contacts suggestion Bluetooth pairing request Call in progress Missed call Call on hold Call forwarding on Message forwarding on HTC Vivid is connected to a computer via USB cable Wi-Fi is on and wireless networks are available Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot is on Uploading data (animated...
23 Basics Network sharing is on GPS is on Battery is full Alarm is set Battery is charging Notification icons Notification icons on the status bar make it easy for you to keep on top of your messages, calendar events, and ... updates from your social networks Matched contacts suggestion Bluetooth pairing request Call in progress Missed call Call on hold Call forwarding on Message forwarding on HTC Vivid is connected to a computer via USB cable Wi-Fi is on and wireless networks are available Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot is on Uploading data (animated...
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24 Basics HTC Vivid software update available Song is playing FM Radio app in use Voice recording is on More (not displayed) notifications General notification Notification LED Downloaded Android ... being prepared No storage card installed Storage card is low on free space The notification LED shows a: § Solid green light when HTC Vivid is connected to the power adapter or a computer and the battery is fully charged. § Flashing green light when you have a pending notification. § Solid orange light when the...
24 Basics HTC Vivid software update available Song is playing FM Radio app in use Voice recording is on More (not displayed) notifications General notification Notification LED Downloaded Android ... being prepared No storage card installed Storage card is low on free space The notification LED shows a: § Solid green light when HTC Vivid is connected to the power adapter or a computer and the battery is fully charged. § Flashing green light when you have a pending notification. § Solid orange light when the...
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... can copy files between them . 27 Basics Where apps, data, and files are stored HTC Vivid uses these storage types: Apps and Apps are installed to this mode when you want to charge the battery while connected to your computer. It also stores data such as Internal storage in your phone... to a computer Whenever you connect HTC Vivid to a computer using the USB cable, the Choose a connection type screen opens ...
... can copy files between them . 27 Basics Where apps, data, and files are stored HTC Vivid uses these storage types: Apps and Apps are installed to this mode when you want to charge the battery while connected to your computer. It also stores data such as Internal storage in your phone... to a computer Whenever you connect HTC Vivid to a computer using the USB cable, the Choose a connection type screen opens ...
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...: Use wireless networks Use GPS satellites Uses Wi-Fi or your mobile data connection to find your location on HTC Vivid, you want to visit the same place, just open the footprint. HTC Footprints Recording favorite places with its precise GPS location, street address, phone number, and more . Adding a ... HTC Footprints™ provides an easy way to record your favorite places and revisit those places. You can: § Tap to take a photo of the footprint, enter the phone or website, add a voice memo, and more battery power. Finds your exact GPS location. From the Home screen,...
...: Use wireless networks Use GPS satellites Uses Wi-Fi or your mobile data connection to find your location on HTC Vivid, you want to visit the same place, just open the footprint. HTC Footprints Recording favorite places with its precise GPS location, street address, phone number, and more . Adding a ... HTC Footprints™ provides an easy way to record your favorite places and revisit those places. You can: § Tap to take a photo of the footprint, enter the phone or website, add a voice memo, and more battery power. Finds your exact GPS location. From the Home screen,...
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... and time in these cities. 1. Clear the Automatic check box, and then set your home city 1. It also shows an alarm clock indicator and the battery level. § Tap the weather image or information to open the Date & time settings screen. To light up the screen again, tap anywhere on the... Desk Clock displays the current date, time, and weather. Setting the time zone, date, and time To set the time zone, date, and time on HTC Vivid manually, you enter letters, the list is filtered to dim the screen slightly on the screen. § Tap to the world clock list, and manually...
... and time in these cities. 1. Clear the Automatic check box, and then set your home city 1. It also shows an alarm clock indicator and the battery level. § Tap the weather image or information to open the Date & time settings screen. To light up the screen again, tap anywhere on the... Desk Clock displays the current date, time, and weather. Setting the time zone, date, and time To set the time zone, date, and time on HTC Vivid manually, you enter letters, the list is filtered to dim the screen slightly on the screen. § Tap to the world clock list, and manually...
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...> Wireless & networks. 2. On the Edit access point screen, enter the APN settings. Turning the data connection on or off can help save battery life and save money on data charges. Adding a new access point Before you add another data connection, have data connection turned on and you're... off Turning your mobile operator's data connection (if the SIM card is inserted). 171 Internet connections Internet connections Data connection When you turn on HTC Vivid for the first time, it will be automatically set up to edit it. 5. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > ...
...> Wireless & networks. 2. On the Edit access point screen, enter the APN settings. Turning the data connection on or off can help save battery life and save money on data charges. Adding a new access point Before you add another data connection, have data connection turned on and you're... off Turning your mobile operator's data connection (if the SIM card is inserted). 171 Internet connections Internet connections Data connection When you turn on HTC Vivid for the first time, it will be automatically set up to edit it. 5. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > ...
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... basics Turning Bluetooth on or off is prohibited, such as on board an aircraft and in hospitals. Changing the device name The device name identifies HTC Vivid to turn Bluetooth on . 4. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Wireless & networks. 2. If the Bluetooth check box is ... > Wireless & networks. 2. Select or clear the Bluetooth check box. An even easier way to save battery power, or in the dialog box, and then tap OK. Enter the new name for HTC Vivid in places where using a compatible Bluetooth headset or car kit. Tap Bluetooth settings. 3. If the Bluetooth...
... basics Turning Bluetooth on or off is prohibited, such as on board an aircraft and in hospitals. Changing the device name The device name identifies HTC Vivid to turn Bluetooth on . 4. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings > Wireless & networks. 2. If the Bluetooth check box is ... > Wireless & networks. 2. Select or clear the Bluetooth check box. An even easier way to save battery power, or in the dialog box, and then tap OK. Enter the new name for HTC Vivid in places where using a compatible Bluetooth headset or car kit. Tap Bluetooth settings. 3. If the Bluetooth...
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...check for and download AT&T updates using Wi-Fi. § Turn Tell HTC on power saver to automatically switch to power saving mode when the battery level goes down to the level that you remove it from HTC Vivid. § Erase the phone storage or storage card content. Use these ... when you've downloaded and installed an accessibility tool, such as a screen reader that suit you 're helping us know if HTC Vivid encounters a technical problem. § View different information about HTC Vivid, such as the mobile network type, signal strength, battery level, and more. Turn on or off .
...check for and download AT&T updates using Wi-Fi. § Turn Tell HTC on power saver to automatically switch to power saving mode when the battery level goes down to the level that you remove it from HTC Vivid. § Erase the phone storage or storage card content. Use these ... when you've downloaded and installed an accessibility tool, such as a screen reader that suit you 're helping us know if HTC Vivid encounters a technical problem. § View different information about HTC Vivid, such as the mobile network type, signal strength, battery level, and more. Turn on or off .
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... tap Settings. 2. Clear the Automatic brightness check box. 4. Tap Display > Screen timeout. 3. Turning automatic screen rotation off . 1. Place HTC Vivid on how you hold HTC Vivid. 1. Adjusting the time before the screen turns off to conserve battery power. After the recalibration process, tap OK. Tap Display > Brightness 3. From the Home screen, press , and then tap... a period of inactivity, the screen turns off . Automatic rotation is not supported in all application screens. 1. Recalibrating the G-sensor Recalibrate the screen if you hold HTC Vivid.
... tap Settings. 2. Clear the Automatic brightness check box. 4. Tap Display > Screen timeout. 3. Turning automatic screen rotation off . 1. Place HTC Vivid on how you hold HTC Vivid. 1. Adjusting the time before the screen turns off to conserve battery power. After the recalibration process, tap OK. Tap Display > Brightness 3. From the Home screen, press , and then tap... a period of inactivity, the screen turns off . Automatic rotation is not supported in all application screens. 1. Recalibrating the G-sensor Recalibrate the screen if you hold HTC Vivid.
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...press , and then tap Settings. 2. The languages available to choose from may depend on a call, you receive a call. Optimizing battery life You can set up HTC Vivid. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Select the Enable power saver check box. Tap Sound. 3. From...Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. The new language will ring at the normal volume you set HTC Vivid to automatically switch to power saving mode when the battery level reaches a certain level. 1. Changing the language adjusts the keyboard layout, date and time formatting, and more...
...press , and then tap Settings. 2. The languages available to choose from may depend on a call, you receive a call. Optimizing battery life You can set up HTC Vivid. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Select the Enable power saver check box. Tap Sound. 3. From...Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. The new language will ring at the normal volume you set HTC Vivid to automatically switch to power saving mode when the battery level reaches a certain level. 1. Changing the language adjusts the keyboard layout, date and time formatting, and more...
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Tap Power saver settings, and then set and select the behavior when HTC Vivid switches to uninstall. 4. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap About phone > Battery > Battery use 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. From the Home screen, press ,...storage and Internal storage sections. Tap Applications > Manage applications. 3. Checking the available storage card space 1. Tap Turn power saver on HTC Vivid. 1. Tap SD & phone storage. On the Downloaded tab, tap the application you want to power saving mode. Tap Uninstall. ...
Tap Power saver settings, and then set and select the behavior when HTC Vivid switches to uninstall. 4. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap About phone > Battery > Battery use 1. From the Home screen, press , and then tap Settings. 2. From the Home screen, press ,...storage and Internal storage sections. Tap Applications > Manage applications. 3. Checking the available storage card space 1. Tap Turn power saver on HTC Vivid. 1. Tap SD & phone storage. On the Downloaded tab, tap the application you want to power saving mode. Tap Uninstall. ...