52 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide

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1.Create a new contact.

2.Tap to edit your My contact card.

3.SIM card contact

4.This icon appears when the contact:

Has sent you a new text or email message, or tried to call you but you missed the call.

Has updated his or her Facebook profile or has added photos on Flickr or Facebook.

Has upcoming Facebook events.

5.Tap to open the contact details screen for that contact.

6.This appears when the contact is a Facebook contact or you link the contact to his or her Facebook account.

7.Tap the photo or icon to open a menu where you can quickly choose how to communicate with the contact. Depending on the contact information stored, you can call, send a message or email, see the contact’s Facebook profile, and map his/her address in Google Maps.

To view only contacts of a particular type, for example Google contacts or Facebook contacts, press MENU, tap View, and select the contact types.

Adding a new contact

1.Press HOME, and then tap Contacts.

2.On the All tab, tap Add contact at the top of the screen.

3.Select the Contact account, for example Google or Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync. This determines which account the contact will sync with. For more information, see "Ways of getting contacts into your phone" in this chapter.

4.Do one of the following:

For Google, Exchange or Phone contact type, tap the Name field, enter the first and last name of the contact, and choose the order in which to display the names. Tap OK.

For SIM contact type, tap the Name field, and then enter the name.

5.Enter the contact information in the fields provided.

6.Scroll to the bottom of the screen, and then tap Save.

Importing contacts from your SIM card

You can copy all your SIM contacts to your phone. You can import them as Phone contacts, Google contacts, or Exchange ActiveSync contacts, if you have set up the relevant accounts.

1. Press HOME, and then tap Contacts.

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HTC myTouch 3G Slide, MyTouch3GBLKTMB, myTouch3G-UN manual Adding a new contact, Importing contacts from your SIM card

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.