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MyTouch3GBLKTMB, myTouch3G-UN, myTouch 3G Slide specifications

The HTC myTouch 3G Slide is a significant addition to the myTouch series of smartphones, known for its blend of functionality and compact design. Released in 2010, the myTouch 3G Slide aimed to deliver an engaging user experience with notable features and technologies that appealed to both tech enthusiasts and everyday users.

One of the defining characteristics of the myTouch 3G Slide is its physical QWERTY keyboard. Unlike many of its contemporaries that relied solely on touchscreen interfaces, this model included a slide-out keyboard that made typing easier and more efficient. This feature particularly catered to users who frequently engaged in texting or email, allowing for more comfortable and accurate typing.

In terms of display, the device boasted a 3.4-inch HVGA touchscreen, which offered vibrant colors and decent viewing angles for its time. This display was complemented by Android’s intuitive user interface, providing a smooth user experience with a range of customizable options. The phone ran on the Android 2.1 Eclair operating system, which allowed users access to a growing library of apps through the Android Market, along with features like live wallpapers and improved multitasking.

The myTouch 3G Slide was powered by a Qualcomm processor and featured 512 MB of RAM, facilitating a reasonable performance for casual smartphone users. The device also came with 512 MB of internal storage, expandable via a microSD card slot, allowing users to store photos, music, and applications without running into space limitations.

Photography enthusiasts appreciated the 5-megapixel camera, which included flash and the ability to capture video. Although not on par with modern smartphone cameras, it provided satisfactory quality for casual photos and videos.

Connectivity options were also impressive for the time. Users enjoyed the ability to connect via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 3G networks, making it versatile for both personal and professional use. The device offered access to a variety of online services, including email and social media platforms, further enhancing its appeal.

In summary, the HTC myTouch 3G Slide was an innovative smartphone that featured a physical keyboard, a decent display, and solid multimedia capabilities, coupled with an Android operating system that encouraged personalization and app usage. Its blend of features aimed to deliver a comprehensive mobile experience, making it a notable contender in the smartphone market during its release.

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User guide Mobile myTouch 3G SlideBefore you do anything else, please read this Charge the batteryChoose a rate plan wisely Know about privacy lawsTrademarks and copyrights Conventions used in this guide Contents Contacts Phone callsMessages KeyboardAccounts and sync Calendar SocialInternet Clock and WeatherCamera BluetoothGallery Maps and location MusicMore apps Backup, update and reset SettingsSecurity Mobile ApplicationsPerforming a hard/factory reset 178 Specifications IndexUpdating your phone’s system software 177 Inside the box BasicsYour Phone Front panel with keyboard openedBack Back panelLeft and right panels Top panelBottom panel Back cover Before turning on your phoneSIM card Removing the SIM card Storage cardInserting the storage card Removing the storage cardInserting the battery BatteryRemoving the battery Charging the batteryFinger gestures Getting started Setting up your phone for the first timeTurning on your phone Turning off your phoneSwitching to Sleep mode Sleep modeWaking up from Sleep mode Unlocking the screen Home screen Directly going to a particular screen using Leap viewExtended Home screen Navigating the Home screenPhone status icons Phone status and notificationsNotification icons Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide Opening the Notifications panel Checking notificationsClosing the Notifications panel Adjusting the ringer volume Adjusting the volumeAdjusting the media volume Connecting your phone to a computer Copying files to and from the storage card Setting Web and Quick Search Box options Searching using the Genius buttonSearching the Web and your phone using the Quick Search Box Searching your phone and the WebMaking your phone truly yours PersonalizingChanging the ringtone Creating and saving a new mode Using a preset modeRenaming or deleting a mode Personalizing your phone with myModesChanging the theme Changing the lock screen wallpaperAdding a widget to your Home screen Personalizing your Home screen with widgetsDownloading widgets Adding a shortcut Adding application iconsCreating a new folder and adding items to it Adding folders on your Home screenRenaming a folder Removing a widget or icon Moving a widget or iconCalling a contact in your phone using the Genius button Calling somebody using your phonePhone calls Making callsCalling a phone number in an email Calling a phone number in a text messageMaking an emergency call Adding a contact to speed dialAnswering an incoming call Receiving callsMuting the ringing sound without rejecting the call Rejecting an incoming call Editing the default messageRejecting a call and sending a text message Setting up a conference call Using in-call optionsHandling multiple calls Muting the microphone during a call Putting a call on holdTurning the speakerphone on or off during a call Ending a callAdding a new phone number to your contacts from call history Using call historyClearing the call history list Checking a missed callTurning Airplane mode on or off Call servicesAbout Contacts ContactsWays of getting contacts into your phone Contacts screen Setting up My contact cardYour contacts list Importing contacts from your SIM card Adding a new contactMerging contact information Importing contacts from an Exchange ActiveSync accountEditing a contact’s information Manually merging contact informationBacking up your contacts to the storage card Searching for a contactImporting contacts from the storage card Deleting contactsYou cannot send a vCard using SMS Contact information and conversations Keyboard Using the hardware QwertyShift key Fn keyUsing the shortcut Setting keyboard shortcutsMenu key Home keyUsing the landscape onscreen keyboard Using the onscreen keyboardEntering text Entering words using Swype Adjusting keyboard settingsSwitching to another input method Touch Input settingsText input Other settingsHardware Qwerty Phone keypad & compact QwertyAbout Messages MessagesSending text and picture messages Sending a text messageSending a picture message MMS Saving and resuming a draft message WAP push messages New message notificationsOpening the link contained in a WAP push message Viewing all your WAP push messagesReading a text message Managing message conversationsViewing a picture message Replying to a text or picture messageDeleting a message thread Protecting a message from deletionDeleting several message threads Deleting a single messageSMS settings Setting text and picture message optionsMMS settings Received messages Adding the Messages widgetSent messages Synchronizing with online accounts Accounts and syncAdding a social network account Synchronizing with a Google AccountManaging your accounts Synchronizing with a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accountUsing HTC Sync Setting up more sync options Setting up synchronizationSynchronizing your phone Installing apps from your computer to your phoneSynchronizing your phone with your computer automatically Synchronizing your phone with your computer manuallyAbout Multimedia Sync by doubleTwist Facebook for HTC Sense SocialTweeting on your phone Sending a tweet Peep screenSearching for Twitter users to follow Sending a direct message Setting Peep optionsAdding the Twitter widget Unfollowing a Twitter userFriend Stream screen Using Friend StreamAdding the Friend Stream widget Updating your statusSigning in to Google Talk Chatting in Google TalkChatting with friends Managing your Friends list Changing your online status and pictureChanging Google Talk settings Setting whether you sign into Google Talk automatically Showing or hiding the mobile indicator to friendsSwitching to another Google Account Using GmailViewing your Gmail inbox Reading your messages Replying to or forwarding an email message Sending a messageMuting a conversation Reporting a conversation as spamAdding a signature to your messages Managing conversations and messagesViewing your sent messages Searching for messagesStarring a message Changing Gmail synchronization settingsLabeling a conversation Viewing conversations by labelChanging Gmail settings Adding a POP3/IMAP email account MailViewing your email inbox Exchange ActiveSync email Composing and sending an email message Setting the priority for an email messageSending a meeting request Viewing and replying to an email message Editing email account settingsDeleting an email account Adding the Mail widgetAbout Calendar CalendarCreating a calendar event Inviting guests to your event Google Account only Month view Changing calendar viewsDay and Agenda views Week view Viewing and editing an event Viewing, editing or deleting an eventDeleting an event Viewing, dismissing, or snoozing event reminders Calendar event remindersShowing or hiding calendars Displaying and synchronizing calendarsStop synchronizing a Google Calendar Adding a Google Calendar to sync withReminder settings Changing Calendar settingsCalendar view settings About the Calendar widget Sending a vCalendarAbout the Clock application Clock and WeatherUsing Desk Clock Setting your home city Using World ClockSetting the time zone, date, and time Adding a city to the World Clock screen Setting an alarm Setting the alarm clockDeleting an alarm Changing alarm sound settings Adding a city to the Weather screen Checking weatherChanging the order of cities on the Weather screen About the Weather widgetDeleting cities from the Weather screen Changing weather optionsInternet Wi-FiData connection Checking the wireless network status Connecting to a Wi-Fi network with EAP-TLS securityConnecting to another Wi-Fi network Adding the Data connection and Wi-Fi widgets Connecting to a VPN Connecting to a virtual private network VPNDisconnecting from a VPN Preparing your phone for VPN connectionUsing your phone’s web browser Selecting a link in a web Zooming in or out on a webOpening a new browser window Switching between browser windowsFinding text within a web Copying text, looking up information, and sharing Downloading applications from the webViewing your downloads Selecting textCopying and pasting text Viewing bookmarks and previously visited pagesSearching or translating text Setting browser options Using Bluetooth BluetoothTurning Bluetooth on or off Changing the phone nameReconnecting a headset or car kit Connecting a Bluetooth headset or car kitDisconnecting a Bluetooth device Disconnecting or unpairing from a Bluetooth deviceUnpairing from a Bluetooth device Sending information from your phone to another device Sending and receiving information using BluetoothReceiving information from another device Adding the Bluetooth received folder to the Home screenCamera basics CameraViewfinder screen Review screen Using the camera button as the shutter releaseZooming Camera flash doesn’t turn on? Taking a photoFace detection Capturing a video Changing basic settings Camera settingsChanging advanced settings Camera About the Gallery application GallerySelecting an album Browsing in filmstrip or grid view Viewing photos and videosViewing a photo in landscape orientation Zooming in or out on a photoWatching video Viewing photos on your T-Mobile Album Viewing photos in your T-Mobile Album and social networksViewing photos on Facebook Viewing photos on FlickrRotating and saving a photo Working with photosCropping a photo Sharing Sending photos or videos using BluetoothSending photos or videos by email Sending a photo or video by picture messageSharing photos on Flickr Sharing photos on FacebookSharing photos on Picasa Sharing videos on YouTubeAbout the Music application MusicPlaying music Browsing music in the Library Playing the songs in a playlist Creating a playlistManaging playlists Adding more songs to a playlistDeleting songs from a playlist Rearranging songs in a playlistDeleting playlists Sending music using Bluetooth Setting a song as ringtoneAbout the Music widget Checking if the song was added as a ringtoneMaps and location Using Google MapsViewing locations Looking at a location in Street View Viewing map layersClearing the map Tap . The search results are displayed on the map Searching for a locationGetting directions Viewing your friends’ locations Finding your friends with Google LatitudeConnecting with and managing friends Changing privacy settingsWatching videos on YouTube More appsWatching videos Searching for videosCapturing a video and sharing it on YouTube Sharing a video linkYour T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide Viewing documents, presentations, and spreadsheets Adding a stock quote or stock market index Keeping track of your stocksChanging the stock list order Deleting stock quotes and indicesManually updating stock information Setting stock information update frequencyAdding the Stocks widget Recording your voice Setting a voice clip as a ringtoneRecording your voice Sharing a voice clipFinding and installing an application Finding and installing apps from Android MarketCreating a Google Checkout account Opening an installed applicationRequesting a refund for an application Do one of the followingGetting help Uninstalling an applicationProtecting your SIM card with a PIN SecurityRestoring a SIM card that has been locked out Protecting your phone with a screen lock Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide Faves Gallery Mobile ApplicationsAdding Faves contacts Communicating with a Faves contactChanging the order of Faves contacts Setting or changing the default communication methodRemoving a Faves contact Adding the Faves/Family widgetMobile Help Mobile My AccountOpening My Account My Account tabsSettings on your phone SettingsSettings Changing display settings Setting a sound profile Changing sound settingsEnabling or disabling audible selection Choosing the notification soundChanging the phone language Using the GSM network of T-Mobile Optimizing your phone’s battery lifeChecking the power usage of applications Managing memory Checking information about your phone Checking if automatic backup is enabled Backup, update and resetBacking up phone data Restoring backed up data to your phoneUpdating your phone’s system software Checking for phone system software updates manuallyPerforming a factory reset via settings Performing a hard/factory resetPerforming a factory reset using phone buttons HSPA/WCDMA SpecificationsIndex SymbolsIndex 181 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide