HTC HD7 manual Listening to or watching your podcasts, Listening to the radio

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Listening to or watching your podcasts

1.Get your podcasts into your phone by following the steps in “Selecting items to sync with your phone” earlier in this chapter.

2.On the Start screen, tap the Music + Videos tile.

3.In zune of the Music + Videos hub, tap podcasts.

4.Slide your finger left or right to go to your audio or video podcasts.

5.Tap the title of the podcast you want to watch or listen to.

Listening to the radio

You need to connect a headset first to the audio jack of your phone to use the radio. The radio uses the stereo headset as the radio antenna,

1.On the Start screen, tap the Music + Videos tile.

2.In zune of the Music + Videos hub, tap radio.

3.Slide your finger left or right to go to the radio station you want to listen to.

4.Add the radio station to your favorites by tapping  .

Access your favorite radio stations by tapping  .

The radio plays in the background even if you exit the radio screen. If you do not want to

continue listening to the radio, tap before exiting.

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Contents Your HTC HD7 Icons used in this guide Contents Messaging KeyboardCalendar Getting connectedUpdate and reset SettingsZune Maps and locationInside the box BasicsYour phone 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 Charging the battery Switching your phone on or offSwitching your phone on Switching your phone offUsing the kickstand Entering your PINFinger gestures Getting started Setting up your phone for the first timeStart screen Rearranging the tiles on the Start screenAccessing apps and settings Sleep modeHubs Changing your lock screen wallpaper Unlocking the screenStatus icons Adjusting the volumeSearching Setting up an accountInteracting with your phone by speaking Searching the WebChanging the theme Changing the ringtonePhone calls Making callsMaking an emergency call Receiving calls Using in-call optionsAnswering or rejecting an incoming call Muting the ringing sound without rejecting the callSetting up a conference call Switching between callsPutting a call on hold Turning the speakerphone on or off during a callMuting the microphone during a call Using call historyEnding 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 Contact information Adding a new contactMerging contact information Importing contacts from your SIM cardEditing, searching, and deleting Editing a contact’s informationYour Me tile Searching for a contactDeleting a contact People Keyboard Using the onscreen keyboardEntering text Moving the cursorEntering words with predictive text Changing keyboard settingsChanging to the landscape keyboard Enabling other keyboard languagesMessaging About MessagingSending a text message Viewing and replying to a message Sending a picture messageDeleting a conversation Managing message conversationsDeleting a message Forwarding a messageAdding a Microsoft Exchange Server account Adding a POP3/IMAP email accountManaging email messages Checking your inboxRefreshing an email account Deleting an email message from the inboxResuming a draft email message Sending an email messageChanging email account settings Setting the priority for an email messageReading and replying to an email message Flagging an emailCalendar About CalendarCreating a calendar appointment Sending an invitation Changing calendar viewsDay and Agenda views Month viewViewing, dismissing, or snoozing appointment reminders Viewing, editing or deleting an appointmentViewing the details of an appointment Editing an appointmentShowing or hiding calendars Displaying and synchronizing calendarsChoosing which calendars are synchronized on your phone Stop synchronizing a calendarSetting up your data connection using Connection Setup Adding an access pointGetting connected Data connectionWi-Fi Turning Wi-Fi on and connecting to a wireless networkEnabling data roaming Using your phone’s web browser Zooming in or out on a web Switching between browser windowsSelecting a link in a web Opening a new browser tabBookmarking a web Setting browser optionsBluetooth Turning Bluetooth onConnecting a Bluetooth headset or car kit Reconnecting a headset or car kit Disconnecting or unpairing from a Bluetooth deviceDisconnecting a Bluetooth device Unpairing from a Bluetooth deviceCamera basics CameraViewfinder screen ZoomingCapturing a video Taking a photoAfter capturing Camera settingsPictures About the Pictures hubChanging the Pictures hub wallpaper Viewing photos and videos Touching up your photosSending your photos Sending a picture message Sharing your photos on the WebSharing photos on Facebook Uploading a photo to your SkyDriveZune Setting up Zune to sync your computer and phoneSynchronizing your computer and phone Selecting items to sync with your phoneListening to music Music + Videos hubWatching videos Turning on repeat or shuffleListening to the radio Listening to or watching your podcastsMaps and location Turning on location servicesBing Maps Viewing locations in Bing MapsSwitching to aerial view Searching for locations and placesClearing the map Viewing search results Getting directionsChecking traffic conditions About the HTC Hub HTC HubOpening HTC Hub Downloading appsConnection Setup WeatherCalculator Flashlight ConverterList LoveSound Enhancer Photo EnhancerAdding a stock quote or stock market index Checking your stocksDeleting a stock quote or index Changing the stock list orderMicrosoft Office Mobile More appsUsing Microsoft Office Mobile Windows MarketplaceGames Security Protecting your SIM card with a PINRestoring a SIM card that has been locked out Protecting your phone through the Web Protecting your phone with a passwordSettings Settings on your phoneSystem settings Changing sound settings Changing display settingsChanging the phone language Checking information about your phoneRestarting or factory resetting your phone Update and resetSetting the phone to notify you when an update is available 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.