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DROID ERIS by HTC USER GUIDE
127 mm 127 mm
User Guide
User Manual
www.htc.com
by HTC
DROID is a trademark of Lucasfilm Ltd. and its related companies. Used under license.
Job Number Project Client Inks
100031348Verizon line ExtensionVerizon
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HTC_DroidDesire_UG_R0.ai 0 09/28/09
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HTC Droid Desire User Guide Mary Salazar PROCESS PANTONE PANTONE
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Please Read Before Proceeding THE BATTERY IS NOT CHARGED WHEN YOU TAKE IT OUT OF THE BOX. DO NOT REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK WHEN THE DEVICE IS CHARGING. YOUR WARRANTY IS INVALIDATED IF YOU DISASSEMBLE OR ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE DEVICE. PRIVACY RESTRICTIONS Some countries require full disclosure of recorded telephone conversations, and stipulate that you must inform the person with whom you are speaking that the conversation is being recorded. Always obey the relevant laws and regulation
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trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logo are trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wireless Fidelity Alliance, Inc. microSD is a trademark of SD Card Association. Java, J2ME and all other Java-based marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Twitter is a trademark of Twitter, Inc., and is used under licens
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notice. HTC also reserves the right to revise the content of this document at any time without prior notice. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or storing in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form without prior written permission of HTC. Disclaimers THE WEATHER INFORMATION, STOCK DATA, DATA AND DOCUMENTATION ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OR
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liability whatsoever to any person or entity, parties and non-parties alike, for any inconsistency, inaccuracy, or omission for weather or events predicted or depicted, reported, occurring or occurred. WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE WEATHER INFORMATION, STOCK DATA, DATA AND/OR DOCUMENTATION MAY INCLUDE INACCURACIES AND YOU WILL USE COMMON SENSE AND FOLLOW STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THE WEATHER INFORMATION, STO
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Location Based Services (LBS) Your wireless device can determine its (and your) physical, geographical location (“Location Information”). Certain software applications are capable of accessing, collecting and using Location Information and disclosing the information to the application provider and other people. You should use caution and discretion when determining whether or not Location Information should be made available to them. By changing the setting on the device to “LOCATION O
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Important Health Information and Safety Precautions When using this product, the safety precautions below must be taken to avoid possible legal liabilities and damages. Retain and follow all product safety and operating instructions. Observe all warnings in the operating instructions on the product. To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electric shock, fire, and damage to the equipment, observe the following precautions. ELECTRICAL SAFETY This product is intended for use when supplied wit
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service provider or local power company. For a product that operates from battery power or other sources, refer to the operating instructions that are included with the product. • Handle battery packs carefully This product contains a Li-ion battery. There is a risk of fire and burns if the battery pack is handled improperly. Do not attempt to open or service the battery pack. Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts or circuits, dispose of in fire or water, or expo
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• The phone should be only connected to products that bear the USB-IF logo or have completed the USB-IF compliance program. • Do not use a battery that appears damaged, deformed, or discolored, or the one that has any rust on its casing, overheats, or emits a foul odor. • Always keep the battery out of the reach of babies and small children, to avoid swallowing of the battery. Consult the doctor immediately if the battery is swallowed. • Only use the battery with a charging system th
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10 • Take extra precautions to keep a leaking battery away from fire as there is a danger of ignition or explosion. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR DIRECT SUNLIGHT Keep this product away from excessive moisture and extreme temperatures. Do not leave the product or its battery inside a vehicle or in places where the temperature may exceed 60˚C (140˚F), such as on a car dashboard, window sill, or behind a glass that is exposed to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for extended periods of ti
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11 EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES When in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere or where flammable materials exist, the product should be turned off and the user should obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are advised not to use the equipment at refueling points such as service or gas stations, and are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depot
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1 INTERFERENCE WITH MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FUNCTIONS This product may cause medical equipment to malfunction. The use of this device is forbidden in most hospitals and medical clinics. If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations are posted. Hospit
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1 To assure optimal phone performance and ensure human exposure to RF energy is within the guidelines set forth in the relevant standards, always use your device only in its normal-use position. Contact with the antenna area may impair call quality and cause your device to operate at a higher power level than needed. Avoiding contact with the antenna area when the phone is IN USE optimizes the antenna performance and the battery life. General Precautions • Avoid applying excessi
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1 • Heed service markings Except as explained elsewhere in the Operating or Service documentation, do not service any product yourself. Service needed on components inside the device should be done by an authorized service technician or provider. • Damage requiring service Unplug the product from the electrical outlet and refer servicing to an authorized service technician or provider under the following conditions: • Liquid has been spilled or an object has fallen onto the product. •
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1 NOTICE: When taking the device from low-temperature conditions into a warmer environment or from high-temperature conditions into a cooler environment, allow the device to acclimate to room temperature before turning on power. • Avoid pushing objects into product Never push objects of any kind into cabinet slots or other openings in the product. Slots and openings are provided for ventilation. These openings must not be blocked or covered. • Mounting accessories Do not use the pro
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1 Contents Chapter 1 Phone Basics 26 1.1 Your Phone and Accessories ...........................................................................26 Front panel ................................................................................................................26 Back panel ..................................................................................................................27 Left panel ......................................................................................
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1 1.6 Getting Started .................................................................................................... 37 Turning your phone on and off ........................................................................37 Setting up your phone for the first time .....................................................38 Turning off the screen when not in use .......................................................39 1.7 Home Screen .......................................................
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1 2.3 Using In-call Options ........................................................................................60 Handling multiple calls ..........................................................................................61 Setting up a conference call...............................................................................61 Muting the microphone during a call ............................................................62 Turning the speakerphone on or off ..................
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1 Chapter 4 Entering Text 82 4.1 Using the Onscreen Keyboard .......................................................................82 Using the landscape onscreen keyboard ....................................................82 QWERTY .....................................................................................................................83 Compact QWERTY ............................................................................................... 84 Phone keypad .............
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0 Deleting an email account ................................................................................105 Adding the Mail widget .....................................................................................105 Chapter 6 Getting Connected 106 6.1 Connecting to the Internet ............................................................................106 6.2 Data Connection ..............................................................................................106 6.3 Wi-Fi ..
