HTC HD7 manual Importing contacts from your SIM card, Merging contact information

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Importing contacts from your SIM card

1.On the Start screen, tap the People tile.

2.In all of the People hub, tap import SIM contacts.

If you have an account already set up, press and hold people on top of the screen, and then tap settings.

3.Choose how you want to sort and display the contacts, and then tap import sim contacts.

Merging contact information

If you have the same contacts stored in your phone and online accounts such as Windows Live and Facebook, your phone will try to link them as one automatically. If it doesn’t, you can manually link them so that you won’t have duplicated entries in your contacts list.

1.On the Start screen, tap the People tile.

2.In all of the People hub, tap the name of the contact you want to link.

3.At the bottom of the screen, tap  . The link icon may look a little different depending if the contact is already linked to other contacts.

4.Do one of the following:

Under suggested links (if available), tap the contact to link to that contact’s account.

Tap choose a contact to select a contact from your People list to link to.

Breaking the contact information link between contacts

1.On the Start screen, tap the People tile.

2.In all of the People hub, tap the name of the contact whose contact information link you want to break.

3.Tap unlink.

Editing, searching, and deleting

Editing a contact’s information

1.On the Start screen, tap the People tile.

2.In all of the People hub, press and hold the contact, and then tap edit.

3.Enter the new information for the contact.

If the contact is linked to another account on your phone, you can choose to edit the contact information on the other account by tapping edit [name of account].

4.Tap .

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Contents Your HTC HD7 Icons used in this guide Contents Calendar KeyboardMessaging Getting connectedZune SettingsUpdate and reset Maps and locationYour phone BasicsInside the box Front panelBack panel Top panelRight panel Replacing the back cover Bottom coverRemoving the back cover Removing the SIM card SIM cardInserting the SIM card Removing the battery BatteryInserting the battery Switching your phone on Switching your phone on or offCharging the battery Switching your phone offFinger gestures Using the kickstandEntering your PIN Start screen Setting up your phone for the first timeGetting started Rearranging the tiles on the Start screenHubs Accessing apps and settingsSleep mode Unlocking the screen Changing your lock screen wallpaperAdjusting the volume Status iconsInteracting with your phone by speaking Setting up an accountSearching Searching the WebChanging the ringtone Changing the themeMaking an emergency call Phone callsMaking calls Answering or rejecting an incoming call Using in-call optionsReceiving calls Muting the ringing sound without rejecting the callPutting a call on hold Switching between callsSetting up a conference call Turning the speakerphone on or off during a callEnding a call Using call historyMuting the microphone during a call Checking calls in the call historyClearing the call history list Call servicesTurning Flight mode Airplane mode on or off Viewing your contacts list and feeds PeopleAbout the People hub Adding a new contact Contact informationEditing, searching, and deleting Importing contacts from your SIM cardMerging contact information Editing a contact’s informationDeleting a contact Your Me tileSearching for a contact People Entering text Using the onscreen keyboardKeyboard Moving the cursorChanging to the landscape keyboard Changing keyboard settingsEntering words with predictive text Enabling other keyboard languagesSending a text message MessagingAbout Messaging Sending a picture message Viewing and replying to a messageDeleting a message Managing message conversationsDeleting a conversation Forwarding a messageAdding a POP3/IMAP email account Adding a Microsoft Exchange Server accountRefreshing an email account Checking your inboxManaging email messages Deleting an email message from the inboxSending an email message Resuming a draft email messageReading and replying to an email message Setting the priority for an email messageChanging email account settings Flagging an emailCreating a calendar appointment CalendarAbout Calendar Day and Agenda views Changing calendar viewsSending an invitation Month viewViewing the details of an appointment Viewing, editing or deleting an appointmentViewing, dismissing, or snoozing appointment reminders Editing an appointmentChoosing which calendars are synchronized on your phone Displaying and synchronizing calendarsShowing or hiding calendars Stop synchronizing a calendarGetting connected Adding an access pointSetting up your data connection using Connection Setup Data connectionEnabling data roaming Wi-FiTurning Wi-Fi on and connecting to a wireless network Using your phone’s web browser Selecting a link in a web Switching between browser windowsZooming in or out on a web Opening a new browser tabSetting browser options Bookmarking a webConnecting a Bluetooth headset or car kit BluetoothTurning Bluetooth on Disconnecting a Bluetooth device Disconnecting or unpairing from a Bluetooth deviceReconnecting a headset or car kit Unpairing from a Bluetooth deviceViewfinder screen CameraCamera basics ZoomingTaking a photo Capturing a videoCamera settings After capturingChanging the Pictures hub wallpaper PicturesAbout the Pictures hub Sending your photos Viewing photos and videosTouching up your photos Sharing photos on Facebook Sharing your photos on the WebSending a picture message Uploading a photo to your SkyDriveSynchronizing your computer and phone Setting up Zune to sync your computer and phoneZune Selecting items to sync with your phoneWatching videos Music + Videos hubListening to music Turning on repeat or shuffleListening to or watching your podcasts Listening to the radioBing Maps Turning on location servicesMaps and location Viewing locations in Bing MapsClearing the map Switching to aerial viewSearching for locations and places Getting directions Viewing search resultsChecking traffic conditions Opening HTC Hub HTC HubAbout the HTC Hub Downloading appsCalculator Connection SetupWeather List ConverterFlashlight LovePhoto Enhancer Sound EnhancerDeleting a stock quote or index Checking your stocksAdding a stock quote or stock market index Changing the stock list orderMore apps Microsoft Office MobileGames Using Microsoft Office MobileWindows Marketplace Restoring a SIM card that has been locked out SecurityProtecting your SIM card with a PIN Protecting your phone with a password Protecting your phone through the WebSystem settings SettingsSettings on your phone Changing display settings Changing sound settingsChecking information about your phone Changing the phone languageSetting the phone to notify you when an update is available Update and resetRestarting or factory resetting your phone Restarting your phone soft resetPerforming a factory reset using phone buttons Performing a factory reset hard resetPerforming a factory reset via settings Trademarks and copyright Index Index

HD7 specifications

The HTC HD7, launched in November 2010, was one of the first smartphones to run on Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 operating system. This device marked HTC's commitment to Windows-based devices and showcased cutting-edge technology of its time.

One of the standout features of the HTC HD7 was its impressive 4.3-inch Super LCD display. The screen boasted a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, providing vibrant colors and sharp images, making it an excellent choice for media consumption. The large display also enhanced the user experience, particularly when navigating the unique tile-based interface of Windows Phone 7.

Under the hood, the HTC HD7 was powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 processor clocked at 1 GHz, coupled with 576 MB of RAM. While this may seem modest by today’s standards, it offered smooth performance for various applications and multitasking capabilities for its time. The device came with 16 GB of internal storage, which provided ample space for apps, music, and videos, although it lacked expandable storage options through microSD.

In terms of camera technology, the HTC HD7 featured a 5-megapixel rear camera equipped with autofocus and LED flash capabilities. This allowed for decent photography, and users could also capture video in 720p HD. The front-facing camera, however, was notably absent, which was a common limitation in many smartphones of that era.

The device was powered by a 1230 mAh battery, offering decent battery life that varied based on usage patterns. HTC also included its Sense UI on top of the Windows Phone platform, providing customizable live tiles and a level of personalization that enhanced the user experience.

Connectivity options included 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1, and GPS. With these features, users could stay connected and navigate effortlessly.

The HTC HD7 also introduced a variety of multimedia capabilities. It supported a range of audio and video formats, making it suitable for entertainment on the go. With the integration of Xbox Live games and the Zune music service, users could access a wide array of media content.

Overall, the HTC HD7 was a pioneering device that captured the essence of early smartphone technology, combining design, functionality, and multimedia features within a single versatile package. It paved the way for future Windows Phone devices and contributed to HTC's legacy in the smartphone market.