Your HTC Wildfire SUser guide
Contents
Getting startedInside the box 8
HTC Wildfire S 8
Back cover 10
Storage card 11
Battery 12
Switching the power on or off 15
Finger gestures 15
Setting up HTC Wildfire S for the first time 16
Ways of getting contacts into HTC Wildfire S 16
Home screen 17
BasicsAdjusting the volume 18
Sleep mode 19
Status and notifications 20
Notifications panel 22
Connecting HTC Wildfire S to a computer 24
Copying files to or from the storage card 24
Copying text, looking up information, and sharing 25
PersonalizingMaking HTC Wildfire S truly yours 27
Personalizing HTC Wildfire S with scenes 27
Changing your wallpaper 28
Applying a new skin 29
Personalizing your Home screen with widgets 29
Adding icons and other shortcuts on your Home screen 30
Adding folders on your Home screen 31
Rearranging or removing widgets and icons on your Home screen 31
Rearranging the Home screen 32
Using sound sets 33
Changing your ringtones and alarms 34
Rearranging or hiding application tabs 34
Phone callsDifferent ways of making calls 36
Making a call on the Phone dialer screen 36
Using Speed dial 37
Calling a phone number in a text message 37
Calling a phone number in an email 37
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Making an emergency call 38
Receiving calls 38
What can I do during a call 39
Setting up a three-way call 40
Internet calls 41
Using Call history 42
Call services 43
Turning Airplane mode on or off 44
Search and Web browserSearching HTC Wildfire S and the Web 45
Using the web browser 47
Downloading from the Web 48
Viewing bookmarks and previously visited pages 49
Setting browser options 50
Accounts and syncAbout online accounts 52
Synchronizing with a Google Account 52
Adding a social network account 53
Managing your online accounts 53
PeopleAbout the People app 55
Setting up your profile 56
Adding a new contact 56
Importing a contact from an Exchange ActiveSync account 57
Merging contact information 58
Filtering your contacts list 59
Backing up your contacts to the storage card 60
Contact information and conversations 60
Sending contact information as a vCard 61
Contact groups 62
Adding People widgets 64
SocialFacebook for HTC Sense 66
Twitter for HTC Sense 67
Tweeting on the go using Peep 68
Using Friend Stream 70
Chatting in Google Talk 72
CameraCamera basics 75
Taking a photo 76
Recording video 77
Adding effects 78
After capturing 78
Changing camera settings 79
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Photos, videos, and musicGallery 81
Music 89
Market and other appsFinding and installing apps from Android Market 93
Using the Clock 95
Checking Weather 98
Keeping track of your stocks 100
Watching videos on YouTube 101
Listening to FM Radio 102
Recording your voice 103
Sharing games and apps 105
MessagesOpening Messages 106
Sending a text message (SMS) 106
Sending a multimedia message (MMS) 107
Resuming a draft message 109
Viewing and replying to a message 110
Forwarding a message 111
Viewing and saving an attachment from a multimedia message 111
Push messages 112
Managing message conversations 112
Setting message options 113
EmailGmail 115
Mail 116
CalendarAbout Calendar 124
Creating an event 124
Changing Calendar views 126
Managing Calendar events 127
Dismissing or snoozing event reminders 128
Displaying and synchronizing reminders 128
Changing Calendar settings 130
About the Calendar widget 130
Maps and locationLocation settings 131
Google Maps 131
HTC SyncAbout HTC Sync 136
Installing HTC Sync 136
Setting up HTC Sync to recognize HTC Wildfire S 137
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Getting to know the workspace 137
Setting up synchronization 138
Synchronizing HTC Wildfire S 141
Installing an app from your computer to HTC Wildfire S 141
Synchronizing another device with your computer 142
Downloading the latest HTC Sync upgrade 142
KeyboardChoosing between Swype and the Onscreen Keyboard 143
Using Swype 143
Entering text using Swype 143
Entering text by typing 144
Adjusting Swype settings 144
Using the onscreen keyboard 145
Entering words with predictive text 146
Entering text by speaking 148
Editing text 149
Adjusting input settings 150
Internet connectionsData connection 151
Wi-Fi 151
Connecting to a virtual private network (VPN) 152
Connecting HTC Wildfire S to the Internet through a computer (Internet Pass-through) 154
BluetoothBluetooth basics 155
Connecting a Bluetooth headset or car kit 155
Disconnecting or unpairing from a Bluetooth device 156
Sending information using Bluetooth 157
Receiving information using Bluetooth 158
SecurityProtecting HTC Wildfire S with a screen lock pattern, PIN, or password 160
SettingsSettings on your phone 162
Changing display settings 163
Changing sound settings 165
Changing the language 166
Optimizing battery life 166
Managing memory 167
Checking information about your phone 168
Update and resetHTC Wildfire S software updates 169
Restarting HTC Wildfire S 170
Resetting HTC Wildfire S 170
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Trademarks and copyrights
Index
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Getting started
Inside the boxYou will find the following inside the box:
HTC Wildfire S
Battery (preinstalled)
microSD card (preinstalled)
USB cable
3 .5mm stereo headset
Power adapter
Quick start guide
Safety and regulatory guide
HTC Wildfire S
Front panel
1. Notification LED
2. Proximity sensor
3. Earpiece
4. Touch screen
5. Home
6. Menu
7. Back
8. Search
8 Getting started
Left panel
1. VOLUME UP
2. VOLUME DOWN
3. USB connector
Back panel
1. LED flash
2. 5 megapixel camera
3. Speaker
4. Microphone
5. Lanyard hole
Top panel
1. 3.5mm headset jack
2. POWER
9 Getting started
Back cover
Removing the back cover
Remove the back cover to access the battery compartment and storage card slot.
1. Turn off HTC Wildfire S and hold it securely with the front facing down.
2. With your finger, pry open the back cover from the small opening near thePOWER button.
Replacing the back cover
1. Insert the lower half of the phone into the bottom of the back cover.
2. Press the sides and top part of the back cover towards the phone to lock thecover in place. You'll hear a click when the back cover is locked in place.
10 Getting started
Storage cardUse the storage card to store your photos, videos, and music. Youll find the storagecard already inserted in HTC Wildfire S.
Inserting the storage card
1. Take the back cover off.
2. Insert the microSD card into the storage card slot with its gold contacts facingdown and slide it in until it is securely in place.
Removing the storage card
If HTC Wildfire S is on you must first "unmount" the storage card before removing itto prevent corrupting or damaging the files in the storage card.
1. Take the back cover off.
2. Slide the storage card out from its slot.
Unmounting the storage card
When you need to remove the storage card while HTC Wildfire S is on, unmount thestorage 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.
11 Getting started
BatteryHTC Wildfire S uses a rechargeable battery. How long the battery can last before itneeds recharging depends on how you use HTC Wildfire S.The features andaccessories you use can affect battery life. For example, leaving your Bluetooth
connection always on uses more power. Long phone calls and frequent web browsinguse up a lot of battery power. Also, consider your location: poor signal strength fromyour mobile network and extreme temperature make the battery work harder.
Removing the battery thin film
Before using HTC Wildfire S for the first time, you need to remove the thin filmwrapped around the battery.
1. Take the back cover off.
2. Take the battery out and remove the thin film thats wrapped around it.
Inserting the battery
Please use only original batteries that came in the box or replacements that werecomm
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