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People screen

The People screen gives you easy access to all your contacts, as well as even faster access to the people and groups of people you contact most often.

The People screen has the following tabs:

1 2 3 4

1All tab

Gives you access to all contacts on your phone, including Google contacts, Exchange ActiveSync contacts, Phone contacts, contacts stored on your SIM card, and Facebook contacts. You can also use this tab to open or update My contact card. For more information, see “Setting up My Contact Card” in this chapter.

2Groups tab

Lets you assign contacts to groups so you can easily send an SMS, MMS, or email message to a whole group. For more information, see “Contact groups” in this chapter.

3Online directories tab

Search for contacts on your online directories such as your Exchange ActiveSync or Facebook account to copy to your phone.

4Call history tab

Lists all your dialed numbers and received and missed calls. See “Using Call History” in the Phone calls chapter.

Setting up My contact card

My contact card provides a convenient way to store your personal contact information so that you can easily send it via SMS, MMS, email, or Bluetooth.

1.Press HOME, and then tap > People.

2.On the All tab of the People screen, tap Me, and then tap Tap here to edit contact.

If you are logged in to your Facebook account through Facebook for HTC Sense, instead of Me, you will see your the name you use in Facebook.

3.Enter your name and contact details.

4.Tap Save.

Your contacts list

The All tab of the People screen shows all your contacts, including Google contacts, Exchange ActiveSync contacts, Phone contacts, contacts stored on your SIM card, and Facebook contacts.

If you signed in to your Google Account and Facebook account when you first set up the phone, your contacts from those accounts will appear in the contacts list when you open People.

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HTC Aria manual People screen, Setting up My contact card, Your contacts list

Aria specifications

The HTC Aria, released in June 2010, was a compact smartphone that marked HTC's entry into the mid-range Android market. Its sleek design and feature set made it an appealing choice for users looking for a balance between functionality and portability.

One of the standout features of the HTC Aria was its 3.2-inch capacitive touchscreen display, which offered a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels. Though not groundbreaking by today’s standards, the screen provided vibrant colors and reasonable responsiveness for its time, enhancing the overall user experience. The Aria’s design was characterized by its lightweight and compact form, making it easy to hold and operate with one hand.

Under the hood, the Aria was powered by a Qualcomm MSM7227 processor running at 600 MHz, paired with 384 MB of RAM. This setup allowed for smooth navigation through Android 2.1 Eclair, the operating system it initially shipped with. HTC's Sense UI overlay provided a visually appealing and user-friendly interface, adding widgets and customizable home screens that enhanced user interaction.

The device featured a 5-megapixel rear camera capable of capturing decent photos, a notable inclusion for a smartphone at its price point. It lacked a front-facing camera, which was not uncommon at the time, but the rear camera did support features like autofocus and LED flash.

In terms of connectivity, the HTC Aria supported 3G, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 2.1, ensuring users could easily access the internet and connect to other devices. The inclusion of GPS further enriched the user experience, allowing for improved navigation and location-based services.

With a modest internal storage of 512 MB, the Aria also supported microSD cards, enabling users to expand their storage capacity significantly. The device came with a 1200 mAh battery, which provided a reasonable battery life, balancing performance and longevity for daily use.

Overall, the HTC Aria served as a bridge for users entering the smartphone world. Its blend of practical features, a customizable interface, and a compact design made it a solid choice for those seeking a user-friendly Android device without the complexity or expense of high-end smartphones.