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Your HTC Sensation 4G
User guide
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2 Contents Contents Getting started HTC Sensation 4G 8 Back cover 10 SIM card 11 Storage card 12 Battery 13 Switching the power on or off 15 Setting up HTC Sensation 4G for the first time 16 Finger gestures 16 Ways of getting contacts into HTC Sensation 4G 17 Home screen 18 Basics Adjusting the volume 19 Sleep mode 19 Status icons 21 Notifications 22 Switching between recently opened apps 24 Using Quick Settings 24 Where apps, data, and files are stored 25 Connecting HTC Sensation 4G to a comput
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3 Contents Phone calls Making a call with Smart dial 40 Using Speed dial 40 Calling a phone number in a text message 41 Calling a phone number in an email 41 Calling a phone number in a Calendar event 41 Making an emergency call 41 Receiving calls 41 What can I do during a call? 42 Setting up a conference call 44 Wi-Fi Calling 44 Internet calls 45 Call history 46 Home dialing 47 Call services 48 Turning Airplane mode on or off 48 Messages About the Messages app 49 Sending a text message (SMS) 49
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4 Contents Photos, videos, and music Gallery 66 Music 72 Connected Media 76 HTC services HTC Watch 77 Accounts and sync What online accounts can you sync with? 81 Syncing with a Google Account 81 Adding a social network account 82 Managing your online accounts 82 Contacts About the Contacts app 83 Your contacts list 83 Setting up your profile 84 Importing contacts from your SIM card 84 Adding a new contact 85 Setting contact search options 85 Importing a contact from an Exchange ActiveSync accou
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5 Contents Accepting or declining a meeting invitation 106 Setting reminders for your events 106 Dismissing or snoozing event reminders 107 Showing or hiding calendars 107 Changing Calendar settings 107 Maps and location Location settings 108 Google Maps 108 Productivity Working on documents 112 Recording your voice 113 Taking notes 113 Completing tasks 116 Google Play and other apps Getting apps from Google Play 118 Using the Clock 119 Checking Weather 120 Reading news feeds 121 Keeping track o
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6 Contents Connecting to the Internet through a computer 139 Using HTC Sensation 4G as a wireless router 140 Bluetooth Bluetooth basics 141 Connecting a Bluetooth headset or car kit 141 Disconnecting or unpairing from a Bluetooth device 142 Sending information using Bluetooth 143 Receiving information using Bluetooth 144 Security Protecting your SIM card with a PIN 146 Protecting HTC Sensation 4G with a screen lock 146 Settings Choosing which app opens when you tap a data item 148 Changing displ
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7 Conventions used in this guide 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
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8 Getting started Getting started HTC Sensation 4G Front panel 1. HOME 2. MENU 3. BACK 4. SEARCH 5. Touch screen 6. Proximity sensor 7. Front camera 8. Notification LED If you want to use a screen protector, please don’t cover and block the proximity sensor. You can purchase the dedicated screen protector for HTC Sensation 4G that already has a small opening for the sensor. Top panel 1. 3.5mm headset jack 2. POWER
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9 Getting started 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
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10 Getting started Back cover Removing the back cover 1. Securely hold HTC Sensation 4G 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 4G out of its back cover.
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11 Getting started Replacing the back cover 1. Securely hold the back cover with the exposed side facing up. 2. Insert the top part of HTC Sensation 4G into the back cover. 3. Press HTC Sensation 4G 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 memory for storing phonebook contacts and/or text messages. Inserting the SIM card 1. Take the back cover off. 2. Remove the battery.
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12 Getting started Removing the SIM card Make sure to switch off HTC Sensation 4G 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 a storage card to store your photos, videos, and music. You’ll find the storage card already inserted in HTC Sensation 4G. Inserting the storage card 1. Take the back cover off. ™ 2. Insert the microSD card into the storage card slot with its gold cont
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13 Getting started Battery Removing the battery thin film Before using HTC Sensation 4G 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 Before using HTC Sensation 4G for the first time, you need to remove the protective thin film from the battery. 1. Take the back cover off. 2. With your thumb or finger, lift the battery from
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14 Getting started 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.
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15 Getting started Charging the battery Before you turn on and start using HTC Sensation 4G, it is recommended that you charge the battery. § The battery is already installed in HTC Sensation 4G 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 cable provided in the box must be used to charge the battery. § Do not remove the battery from HTC Sensation 4G while you are cha
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16 Getting started 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. Setting up HTC Sensation 4G for the first time When you switch on HTC Sensation 4G for the first time, you’ll be asked to set it up. Just follow the onscreen instructions and you’ll be up and running in no time. Some features that need to connect to the I
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17 Getting started Ways of getting contacts into HTC Sensation 4G There are several ways you can add contacts to HTC Sensation 4G. You can sync ® contacts from your T-Mobile account, Google Account, social networks, your computer, and more. MobileLife MobileLife Contacts is a free service from T-Mobile that stores Contacts your address book. If you stored your contacts under MobileLife Contacts on the My T-Mobile website before, you can sync them to HTC Sensation 4G. You can also create more c
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18 Getting started Home screen Your Home screen is where you make HTC Sensation 4G your own. You can 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 4G, you might find that one Home screen is not enough. No problem. Slide your finger horizontally to the left or right on the screen and you’ll discover more space for adding icons, w
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19 Basics Basics Adjusting the volume Adjusting the ringer volume § Press the VOLUME buttons to adjust the ringer. 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 volum
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20 Basics Waking up from Sleep mode To wake HTC Sensation 4G up manually, press the POWER button. You’ll need to unlock the screen. HTC Sensation 4G 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 rin
