22 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide

Getting started

Once you’ve installed your SIM card and battery, you can turn on your phone and start using it.

Turning on your phone

Press the POWER button.

When you turn on the phone for the first time, you will be prompted to set up your phone. For more information on how to set up your phone for the first time, see "Setting up your phone for the first time."

Entering your PIN

Your T-Mobile SIM card is preset with a PIN (personal identification number), you will be prompted to enter the PIN to proceed. Enter the SIM PIN, then tap OK.

To learn how to enable or disable the SIM PIN, see "Protecting your SIM card with a PIN.".

If you enter the wrong PIN three times, the SIM card is blocked. If this happens, you can unblock it with the PUK (PIN Unblocking Key) obtained from T-Mobile. Refer to "Restoring a SIM card that has been locked out" in the Security chapter for details.

Turning off your phone

If you do not need to use your phone, you can turn the power off to save battery life.

1.If the display is off, press the POWER button to turn the display back on.

2.Unlock your phone if the Lock screen is displayed. See "Unlocking the screen" to learn how to unlock the screen.

3.Press and hold the POWER button for a few seconds.

4.When the Phone options options menu appears, tap Power off.

5.Tap OK when prompted to turn off the phone.

Setting up your phone for the first time

When you turn on your phone for the first time, your phone guides you to set up your Home screen with widgets and shortcuts and email accounts. You can follow the onscreen instructions to complete the setup, or skip the setup and do it at another time.

1.Your phone first sets up GPRS/3G, Picture Message, and WAP connections automatically based on your T-Mobile SIM card.

If you did not insert your T-Mobile SIM card and you turned on your phone for the first time, your phone displays a tutorial showing how to install the SIM card and battery. Turn off your phone and insert your T-Mobile SIM card before proceeding to use the phone.

2.Read the introduction to your new T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide phone, and then tap Next.

3.Slide your finger across the screen to choose a theme, and then tap Select.

4.The following screens let you personalize your Home screen by adding widgets and shortcuts such as email, calendar, music, and more. Select (by tapping) the items you want to add to the Home screen, and then tap Next to continue adding other items.

5.Some phone features such as Weather require Google’s location service to automatically determine your current location. On the Use Google Location screen, you can choose whether to allow Google’s location service to collect information about your location and use your location for searches and other Google services. Clear or select the checkboxes, and then tap Next. The phone then sets up your phone according to the choices you have made.

This service may incur additional data transfer fees from T-Mobile. You can enable or disable this service later in your phone’s location settings.

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HTC myTouch 3G Slide, MyTouch3GBLKTMB Getting started, Turning on your phone, Turning off your phone, Entering your PIN
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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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