82 Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide user guide

Chatting on or off the record

Your Google Talk messages are stored, so you can review them later and even search for them in the Chats folder in Gmail. But, if you’d rather not store the messages in a chat, you can go off the record.

1. On a chat screen, press MENU, and then tap Chat off record.

To resume saving the messages in the chat, press MENU, and then tap Chat on record.

Ending a chat

Do one of the following:

In the Friends list, press and hold the friend you want to stop chatting with, and then in the menu that opens, tap End chat.

While on a chat screen, press MENU, and then tap End chat.

Changing your online status and picture

Changing your online status

1.Press HOME, and then tap > Talk.

2.In the Friends list, tap the online status icon () beside your name, and then select the status you want on the options menu.

In addition to the standard status settings described in the table, you can also select a message that you’ve entered previously. Or tap Clear custom messages to erase them and start over. Your status and any message appear in your contact’s Friends lists and in other locations where your status or status message are displayed.

Changing your status message

1.Press HOME, and then tap > Talk.

2.In the Friends list, tap the text box to the left of your online status icon, and then enter your status message.

3.Press or tap the Enter key.

Changing your picture

1.Press HOME, and then tap > Talk.

2.In the Friends list, tap the picture to the left of your status message.

3.In the Select an album screen, tap the album where the picture you want to use is located.

4.Tap the picture you want to use.

5.Drag the green box to select the portion of the picture to crop, and then tap Save.

Managing your Friends list

Adding a friend

You can invite anyone with a Google Account to become your friend in Google Talk, so you can chat with each other and view each others’ online status.

1.Press HOME, and then tap > Talk.

2.In the Friends list, press MENU and then tap Add friend.

3.Enter the Google Talk instant messaging ID or Google email address of the friend you want to add.

Accepting an invitation to become a friend

When a contact invites you to become a friend in Google Talk, you receive a notification in the Status bar and the invitation appears in your Friends list.

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HTC myTouch 3G Slide, MyTouch3GBLKTMB, myTouch3G-UN Changing your online status and picture, Managing your Friends list
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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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