HTC HD7 Sharing your photos on the Web, Sending a picture message, Sharing photos on Facebook

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Sending a picture message

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

2.Tap all.

3.Tap the album where the photo you want to share is in.

4.Press and hold the photo you want to send, and then tap share.

5.Tap Messaging. The photo is automatically added into the message.

6.Compose your message and then tap  .

Sharing your photos on the Web

Using the Pictures hub, you can share your photos on Facebook and upload your photos to your Windows Live SkyDrive.

You can also use the camera app to share a photo right after you’ve captured it. See the Camera chapter.

Sharing photos on Facebook

You need to be logged in to your Facebook account to be able to upload photos.

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

2.Tap all.

3.Tap the album where the photo you want to share is in.

4.Press and hold the photo you want to send, and then tap share > upload to Facebook.

5.If you want to enter a caption, tap the add a caption box, and then enter your caption.

6.After entering the caption, tap  .

Uploading a photo to your SkyDrive

You need to be logged in to your Windows Live account to be able to upload photos.

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

2.Tap the album where the photo you want to share is in.

3.Press and hold the photo you want to send, and then tap share > upload to SkyDrive.

4.If you want to enter a caption, tap the add a caption box, and then enter your caption.

5.After entering the caption, 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 panelTop panel Right panelBack panel Bottom cover Removing the back coverReplacing the back cover SIM card Inserting the SIM cardRemoving the SIM card Battery Inserting the batteryRemoving the battery Switching your phone on Switching your phone on or offCharging the battery Switching your phone offUsing the kickstand Entering your PINFinger gestures Start screen Setting up your phone for the first timeGetting started Rearranging the tiles on the Start screenAccessing apps and settings Sleep modeHubs 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 themePhone calls Making callsMaking an emergency call 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 historyCall services Turning Flight mode Airplane mode on or offClearing the call history list People About the People hubViewing your contacts list and feeds Adding a new contact Contact informationEditing, searching, and deleting Importing contacts from your SIM cardMerging contact information Editing a contact’s informationYour Me tile Searching for a contactDeleting 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 languagesMessaging About MessagingSending a text message 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 emailCalendar About CalendarCreating a calendar appointment 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 connectionWi-Fi Turning Wi-Fi on and connecting to a wireless networkEnabling data roaming 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 webBluetooth Turning Bluetooth onConnecting a Bluetooth headset or car kit 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 capturingPictures About the Pictures hubChanging the Pictures hub wallpaper Viewing photos and videos Touching up your photosSending 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 MapsSwitching to aerial view Searching for locations and placesClearing the map Getting directions Viewing search resultsChecking traffic conditions Opening HTC Hub HTC HubAbout the HTC Hub Downloading appsConnection Setup WeatherCalculator 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 MobileUsing Microsoft Office Mobile Windows MarketplaceGames Security Protecting your SIM card with a PINRestoring a SIM card that has been locked out Protecting your phone with a password Protecting your phone through the WebSettings Settings on your phoneSystem settings 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 hard reset Performing a factory reset via settingsPerforming a factory reset using phone buttons 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.