Using Your Device as a Modem | HTC PG06100, EVO Shift 4G manual

Allowed users: Lists the MAC addresses of computers and devices that are allowed to connect to and use a Sprint Hotspot on your device.

Block users: Lists the MAC addresses of computers and devices that are not allowed to connect to and use Sprint Hotspot on your device. Tap an entry to add a computer or device that you want to block

Using Your Device as a Modem

Get online with your notebook or desktop computer at any time, using your device’s data connection. For information on setting up and using the data connection, see “Getting Started With Data Services” on page 92.

Note: You need to install HTC Sync before you can use your device as a modem. See “HTC Sync” on page 54 for details.

Make sure that your device has an active connection with the Sprint 1xRTT data network or the Sprint 3G network. For more information, see “Getting Started With Data Services” on page 92.

1.Connect the device to the computer using the provided USB cable.

2.On the Connect to PC screen, select USB tethering, and then tap Done.

When you are using your device as a modem, the USB mass storage feature is disabled, and you will not be able to use HTC Sync.

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Contents

Basics Guide To find a user guide in Spanish, please visit Table of Contents 1I. Bluetooth 2A. Sprint Service The Basics2B. Web and Data Services 3A. Important Safety Information 3C. Manufacturer’s Warranty 3B. Regulatory NoticesIndex Page 1A. Device Basics 1A. Device Basics Your Device Key Functions 1A. Device Basics Turning Your Device On and Off Turning Your Device OnQwerty Keyboard slides out from the left side of the device Press at the top of the device Turning Your Device Off Press and hold For about two secondsTo unlock the screen Lock screen bar Notifications Panel To open the Notifications panelTo close the Notifications panel Or Press Notification LED LED Status Indication Battery and Charger Battery CapacityInstalling the Battery Removing the Battery Charging the Battery Calling Using the Phone DialerMaking and Answering Calls Making Calls Calling a Phone Number in a Text Message Calling a Phone Number in an Email Message Receiving Calls Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard Enabled Missed Call NotificationCalling Emergency Numbers Ending a Call In-Call Options Enhanced 911 E911 InformationTap on the Home screen Tap Speaker Off to use the device’s earpiece To save a number from standby mode End-of-Call OptionsSaving a Phone Number Finding a Phone Number Dialing Sprint Services Using the Slideout KeyboardEntering Text Dialing From the People List Press once to capitalize the next letter you select $, press , and then press the D key FN, DPress these keys to perform other actions Menu key Using the Onscreen Keyboard Changing to Landscape OrientationChanging the Onscreen Keyboard Layout 18 1A. Device Basics Entering Text Home Screen Extended Screens20 1A. Device Basics Customizing the Home Screen There are six extended screens besides the main Home screenTo go directly to a particular screen Tap the screen you want to open To add a widget To reposition a screen item22 1A. Device Basics Creating and Saving a Custom Scene To remove a screen itemTo create a folder and add items to it To rename a folder 1B. Settings Sound SettingsPhone Ring Tone Notification Sound Adjusting the Device’s Volume Settings Press and tap Settings Sound Select the Vibrate check box1B. Settings Vibrate 26 1B. Settings Silence AllAlert Notification Enabling Touch Tones Display Settings Changing the Screen Timeout PeriodChanging the Display Screen Tap the time before the screen turns off Adjusting the Brightness To manually adjust screen brightness28 1B. Settings Changing the Screen Orientation Location Settings Messaging SettingsSetting Message Notification To enable your device’s Location setting feature Managing Preset Messages To flash the screen when you receive a messageTo edit or delete a preset message 30 1B. Settings Airplane Mode TTY Use With Sprint ServiceTo add a new preset message To quickly turn Airplane Mode on or off To turn TTY Mode on or off Tap TTY Off to turn TTY mode off32 1B. Settings Dialing . Then provide the state TRS with this number Privacy Settings Data Synchronization Settings Resetting Your DeviceTo reset the device using the device keys Synchronizing Google Apps Application Settings Allowing Installation of Third-Party ProgramsTo install third-party programs on the device To uninstall third-party programs on the device 1C. History Viewing HistoryTo view History Press and tap People Tap the Call history tab Making a Call From History Saving a Number From History36 1C. History 1D. People About PeopleWays of Getting Contacts Into Your Device To open People Using the People Screen People screen has the following tabs38 1D. People Your Contacts List Adding a New People Entry Saving a Phone NumberEditing an Entry in People Displaying an Entry in People Adding a Number to an Entry in People Editing an Entry in PeopleSelecting a Ringer Type for an Entry Assigning a Picture to an Entry Finding Entries in People Adding an Email Address to an EntryAdding Additional Information to an Entry Finding Contacts by Name Connecting with Your Social Networks Facebook for HTC SenseFinding Group Entries Press and tap People Scroll to the Groups tab Changing Facebook for HTC Sense Update Settings Facebook for AndroidUpdating Your Facebook Status Opening Facebook Facebook FAQ Adding the Facebook Widget 1E. Calendar & Tools CalendarAdding an Event to the Calendar 46 1E. Calendar & Tools Inviting Guests to Your Event Google Account Only 1E. Calendar & Tools Sending a Meeting Request Exchange ActiveSync only Event AlertsEvent Reminders To view, dismiss, or snooze the reminder To set reminder settings Viewing EventsDay and Agenda Views Day view Week View What each color represents, press and then tap50 1E. Calendar & Tools Erasing Events Showing or Hiding CalendarsMonth View Choosing Google Calendars to Synchronize with Your Device Synchronizing an Exchange ActiveSync CalendarStop Synchronizing a Google Calendar Adding a Google Calendar to Synchronize Synchronizing an Outlook Calendar Sending a vCalendarSee HTC Sync on page 54 for details HTC Sync With HTC Sync you can54 1E. Calendar & Tools Installing HTC Sync From the microSD Card SupportViewNews.aspx?dlid=847&newsid=471 Setting Up HTC Sync to Recognize Your Device 56 1E. Calendar & Tools Setting up Synchronization for Music Setting Up Synchronization for the Gallery Setting Up Synchronization for Calendar Events Setting up Synchronization for People58 1E. Calendar & Tools Setting up Synchronization for Bookmarks Setting up Synchronization for Documents 60 1E. Calendar & Tools Installing Apps From Your Computer to Your Device Synchronizing Your Device 62 1E. Calendar & Tools 1F. Voice Services 1F. Voice ServicesAutomatic Speech Recognition ASR Activating ASR 64 1F. Voice Services Managing Voice MemosMaking a Voice Call With ASR Opening Applications With ASR Voice Memo Options Renaming Voice MemosErasing Voice Memos 66 1F. Voice Services Using the Device’s microSD Card as a USB Drive 1G. microSD CardYour Device’s microSD Card MicroSD Card 68 1G. microSD Card 1H. Camera & Multimedia Taking Pictures and Shooting VideosOpening the Camera Viewfinder Screen Review Screen 70 1H. Camera & Multimedia Zooming Face Detection Taking Pictures Capturing Videos72 1H. Camera & Multimedia Camera Settings Changing Basic SettingsRecording indicator Tap again to stop capturing Viewing Pictures and Videos Using Gallery Opening Gallery Effect 74 1H. Camera & Multimedia 1H. Camera & Multimedia Viewing Photos and Videos 76 1H. Camera & Multimedia Zooming In or Out on a Photo Watching VideoSharing Photos and Videos You can also use pinch and spread to zoom in or out Sending Photos or Videos by Email Sending a Photo or Video by Multimedia Message78 1H. Camera & Multimedia Listening to Music Playing MusicShows the elapsed time Browsing Music in the Library 80 1H. Camera & Multimedia 1I. Bluetooth Using BluetoothTurning Bluetooth On or Off 1I. Bluetooth Connecting a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit 82 1I. Bluetooth 2A. SprintService Basics Setting Up Your Voicemail2A. Sprint Service The Basics Voicemail Using Your Device Using Another Phone to Access MessagesNew Voicemail Message Alerts Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages Text Messaging SMS and Multimedia Messaging MMS Composing Text Messages 86 2A. Sprint Service The Basics Sending a Multimedia Message MMS Caller ID Tap to send the MMS message To switch back to the first caller 88 2A. Sprint Service The BasicsCall Waiting Making a 3-Way Call Call Forwarding To activate Call ForwardingTo deactivate Call Forwarding 2B. Web and Data Services Connecting Using Wi-FiTurning Wi-Fi On and Connecting to a Wireless Network 90 2B. Web and Data Services Connecting Using Sprint 4G 2B. Web and Data Services Getting Started With Data Services 92 2B. Web and Data ServicesYour User Name Data Connection Status and Indicators Launching a Web ConnectionFinding Your User Name Updating Your User Name Using the Device’s Web Browser Turning the Data Connection On or OffOpening the Browser Browser Menu Settings Opens the browser settings Going to a WebsiteTo open the browser menu Tap on the onscreen keyboard Setting Your Home 96 2B. Web and Data ServicesBrowsing Full Versions of Web Pages Navigating on a Web Zooming In or Out on a Web To view your downloads Accessing Email Messages 98 2B. Web and Data ServicesAdding a POP3/IMAP Email Account Adding an Exchange ActiveSync Account Creating Another Email Account Composing and Sending EmailEnter the subject, and then compose your message 100 2B. Web and Data Services Viewing and Replying to EmailTap Reply or Reply all to reply to the message 2B. Web and Data Services 101 GmailCreating a new Gmail account Signing in to an existing Gmail account Enter your Gmail username and password, and then tap Sign 102 2B. Web and Data ServicesViewing Your Gmail inbox Sending a New Message 2B. Web and Data Services 103 Reading Your Messages 104 2B. Web and Data Services Replying To or Forwarding an Email Message Finding and Installing an Application 2B. Web and Data Services 105 106 2B. Web and Data Services Creating a Google Checkout AccountYou can also press , and then tap Home Opening an Installed Application Uninstalling an Application2B. Web and Data Services 107 Requesting a Refund for a Paid Application 108 2B. Web and Data Services WeatherGetting Help 2B. Web and Data Services 109 Opening WeatherAdding a City Changing the Order of Cities 110 2B. Web and Data Services News FeedsSubscribing to a News Channel From a List News Screen Setting Update Frequency for Stories 2B. Web and Data Services 111Subscribing to a News Channel by Entering a URL Reading a Story Setting Up Sprint Hotspot Connecting Your Computer to Sprint Hotspot112 2B. Web and Data Services Sprint Hotspot 2B. Web and Data Services 113 Managing Sprint HotspotFor a Windows Vista or Windows 7 computer For a Windows XP computer Using Your Device as a Modem 114 2B. Web and Data Services 2C. Entertainment TV and Music Watching TV2C. Entertainment TV and Music 115 Accessing the MP3 Store Music MP3 StorePurchasing and Downloading Music Press and tap Amazon MP3 2C. Entertainment TV and Music 117 GPS Services Activating Location ModeTurning on Location Services 2D. GPS Navigation Using TeleNav GPS Navigator TeleNav GPS NavigatorRegistering TeleNav GPS Navigator Follow the onscreen instructions to register your device 3A. Important Safety Information Important Health Information and Safety PrecautionsElectrical Safety 120 3A. Important Safety Information Safety Precautions for Proper Grounding Installation Use the correct external power source Handle battery packs carefully 3A. Important Safety Information 121 Take Extra Precautions 122 3A. Important Safety Information Safety Precautions for Direct Sunlight Prevention of Hearing Loss Safety in Aircraft3A. Important Safety Information 123 Environmental Restrictions Road Safety Safety Precautions for RF Exposure124 3A. Important Safety Information Explosive Atmospheres 3A. Important Safety Information 125 Hearing AidsNonionizing Radiation 126 3A. Important Safety Information Connection to a car General Precautions 3A. Important Safety Information 127 128 3A. Important Safety Information Avoid pushing objects into product 3A. Important Safety Information 129 Do not place the product with an unstable base Additional Safety Information Using the product during emergencies130 3A. Important Safety Information When Using Your Device Near Other Electronic Devices Using The Phone While Driving Is Extremely Dangerous3A. Important Safety Information 131 Hearing Aids Turn Off Your Device Before Flying Turn Off Your Device in Dangerous Areas General Safety and Other Precautions Antenna Safety3A. Important Safety Information 133 Battery Safety 134 3A. Important Safety Information Use the Correct External Power Source 3A. Important Safety Information 135AC Phone Charger 136 3A. Important Safety Information 3B. Regulatory Notices Regulatory Agency IdentificationsFederal Communication Commission Interference Statement 3B. Regulatory Notices 137 Important Note 138 3B. Regulatory Notices 3B. Regulatory Notices 139 140 3B. Regulatory Notices SAR Information 3B. Regulatory Notices 141 Body-worn Operation 142 3B. Regulatory Notices Weee Notice Other Medical Devices Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket 3B. Regulatory Notices 143 RoHS Compliance Owner’s Record144 3B. Regulatory Notices Basics Guide Proprietary Notices Sprint. Sprint and the logo are trademarks of Sprint3B. Regulatory Notices 145 3C. Manufacturer’s Warranty 146 3C. Manufacturer’s Warranty Manufacturer’s Warranty Month Limited Warranty3C. Manufacturer’s Warranty 147 148 3C. Manufacturer’s Warranty Warranty Disclaimer 3C. Manufacturer’s Warranty 149Privacy Restrictions Weather Disclaimer 150 3C. Manufacturer’s Warranty Limitation of Damages Index Numerics 1xRTT 93 3GIndex Index Qwerty Index