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Contacts screen

The Contacts 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 Contacts screen has the following tabs:

1 2 3 4

1.All tab

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

2.Faves tab

Gives you access to your Faves contacts. For more information about adding Faves contacts, see "Faves Gallery" in the T-Mobile Applications chapter.

3.Online directories tab

Search for contacts on your Exchange ActiveSync account to your phone. You can also view your friends list on your social network accounts.

4.Call 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, Picture Message, email, or Bluetooth.

1.Press HOME, and then tap Contacts.

2.On the All tab of the Contacts 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 Contacts 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 Contacts.

When synchronizing your contacts from your other accounts for the first time, it may take some time to finish the synchronization process.

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HTC MyTouch3GBLKTMB, myTouch 3G Slide, myTouch3G-UN manual Contacts screen, Setting up My contact card, Your contacts list

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.