Maps and location, Location settings | HTC S manual

135 Maps and location

Maps and location

Location settings

Turning on location services

In order to find your location on HTC Wildfire S, you need to enable location sources.

1.From the Home screen, press and then tap Settings > Location.

2.Select one or both of the following:

Use wireless	Uses Wi-Fi or your mobile data connection to find your
networks	approximate location.
Use GPS satellites	Finds your exact GPS location. This requires a clear view
	of the sky and more battery power.

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HTC S manual Maps and location, Location settings, Turning on location services

Contents

Your HTC Wildfire S Contents Social Search and Web browserAccounts and sync People Calendar Photos, videos, and musicMarket and other apps Messages Keyboard BluetoothSettings HTCSense.com Trademarks and copyrights Index Update and reset Conventions used in this guide Front panel Getting startedInside the box HTC Wildfire S Left panel Back panelTop panel Removing the back cover Back cover SIM card Replacing the back coverInserting the SIM card Getting started Removing the SIM card Unmounting the storage card Storage cardInserting the storage card Removing the storage card Battery Removing the battery thin filmRemoving the battery Inserting the battery Switching the power on or off Charging the batterySwitching the power on Switching the power off Entering your PINFinger gestures Ways of getting contacts into HTC Wildfire S Setting up HTC Wildfire S for the first time Using Leap view Home screenExtended Home screen Basics Adjusting the volume Status and notifications Sleep mode Notification icons Basics Notification LED Notifications panel Switching between recently opened apps Using Quick SettingsClosing the Notifications panel Copying files to or from the storage card Connecting HTC Wildfire S to a computer Copying and sharing text Selecting textCopying and pasting text Personalizing HTC Wildfire S with scenes Using a preset scenePersonalizing Making HTC Wildfire S truly yours Changing your wallpaper Renaming a sceneDeleting scenes Applying a new skin Personalizing your Home screen with widgetsAdding a widget to your Home screen Adding icons and other shortcuts on your Home screen Changing the settings of a widget Moving a widget or icon Adding folders on your Home screenCreating a new folder and adding items to it Renaming a folder Removing a widget or icon Rearranging the Home screen Customizing a sound set Using sound setsChoosing a preset sound set Creating a sound set Changing notification sounds Changing your ringtones and alarmsChanging the alarm sound Changing the ringtone Adding a tab back Rearranging or hiding application tabs Phone calls Different ways of making callsMaking a call on the Phone dialer screen Assigning a speed dial key Using Speed dialWhat is Smart dial? Calling a phone number in a text message Making an emergency call Calling a phone number in an email Changing the text message to send out for rejected calls Receiving callsAnswering a call Rejecting a call Putting a call on hold What can I do during a call?Muting the ringing sound without rejecting the call HTC Caller ID Ending a call Switching between callsTurning the speakerphone on during a call Muting the microphone during a call Setting up a conference call Internet callsAdding an Internet calling account Checking calls in the Call History Using Call historyMaking an Internet call Checking a missed call Clearing the Call History list Using Home dialing Turning off Home dialing Call services Turning Airplane mode on or off Performing searches on the web and HTC Wildfire S Setting search optionsSearch and Web browser Searching HTC Wildfire S and the web Navigating and zooming on a webpage Using the web browserGoing to a webpage Changing the screen orientation Opening a new browser window Selecting an address or phone number on a webpage Switching between browser windows Downloading from the WebDownloading apps from the Web Viewing bookmarks and previously visited pages Setting browser options Choosing when to show Flash content Adding more Google Accounts Accounts and syncAbout online accounts Synchronizing with a Google Account Changing general sync settings Adding a social network accountManaging your online accounts Changing account settings Synchronizing an account manuallyRemoving an account Transferring contacts from your old phone People About the People app Setting up your profile Importing contacts from your SIM cardYour contacts list Importing a contact from an Exchange ActiveSync account Adding a new contact Merging contact information Accepting matched contacts suggestionsViewing a list of all your linked contacts Searching for a contact Filtering your contacts listManually merging contact information Breaking the link Backing up your contacts to the storage card Contact information and conversationsImporting contacts from the storage card Sending contact information as a vCard Editing a contact’s informationDeleting contacts Contact groups Creating a groupEditing a contact group Sending a message or email to a group Rearranging your contact groupsRearranging the members of a contact group Setting the default communication method Adding People widgetsDeleting a group Getting in touch with a contact Changing the default communication method Facebook for HTC Sense Social Using the Facebook app Facebook appAdding the Facebook widget Social Sending a tweet Tweeting on the go using Peep Setting Peep options Sending a direct messageSearching for Twitter users to follow Updating your status Using Friend Stream Commenting on and liking Facebook posts Chatting with a friend Chatting in Google TalkChecking notifications from your social networks About the Friend Stream widget Changing your online status and picture Accepting a chat invitation Adding and managing friends Changing settings or signing out Camera Camera basicsViewfinder screen Taking your closeup shot Auto focusingTaking a photo Zooming Recording video After capturing Adding effects Changing camera settings Camera Selecting an album Photos, videos, and musicGallery About the Gallery app Viewing photos Editing your photos Watching videos Sending your photos and videos Sharing your photos and videos on the Web Photos, videos, and music Viewing photos in your social networks Listening to music Music Creating a playlist Browsing music in the library Photos, videos, and music Setting a song as a ringtone Sharing music using BluetoothFinding music videos on YouTube Finding and installing apps from Android Market Finding and installing an appMarket and other apps Opening an installed app Uninstalling an appGetting help Using the Clock Using the Clock appAbout the HTC Clock widget Using World Clock Using Desk Clock Setting an alarm Deleting cities from the Weather screen Checking WeatherAdding a city to the Weather screen Changing the order of cities on the Weather screen About the Weather widget Changing Weather options Adding a stock quote or stock market index Keeping track of your stocks Changing update schedule and color settings Watching videos on YouTubeSearching for videos Capturing and sharing videos on YouTube Listening to FM RadioClearing the search history Sharing a video link Tuning in to an FM station Recording your voiceClosing or turning off FM Radio Sharing a voice clip Setting a voice clip as a ringtone Sharing games and apps Messages Opening MessagesSending a text message SMS Sending a multimedia message MMS Creating a slideshow Viewing and replying to a message Resuming a draft message Replying to another phone number of the contact Viewing and saving an attachment from a multimedia message Managing message conversations Push messages Deleting several conversations Deleting a single messageDeleting several messages within a conversation Deleting a conversation Setting message options Sending a new message Using GmailGmail Viewing your Gmail Inbox Mail Replying to or forwarding an email messageAbout the Mail app Adding a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account Adding a POP3/IMAP email account Checking your Mail inbox Managing email messages Sending an email message Page Setting the priority for an email message Reading and replying to an email messageWorking with Exchange ActiveSync email Changing email account settings Calendar About CalendarCreating an event Inviting guests to your event Google Calendar only Changing Calendar views Using month viewUsing day and agenda views Using week view Deleting an event Managing Calendar eventsViewing an event Editing an event Dismissing or snoozing event reminders Displaying and synchronizing remindersSharing an event vCalendar Showing or hiding calendars Adding a Google calendar to sync withStop synchronizing a Google calendar About the Calendar widget Changing Calendar settingsReminder settings Calendar view settings Location settings Turning on location servicesMaps and location Google Maps About Google MapsGetting around maps Searching for a location Getting directions Searching for a place of interest near you Getting help About HTC Sync HTC Sync Setting up HTC Sync to recognize HTC Wildfire S Installing HTC Sync that came with the storage card Setting up synchronization Getting to know the workspaceMusic sync options Calendar sync options Gallery sync options Bookmarks sync options People sync options Documents sync options Synchronizing HTC Wildfire S Installing an app from your computer to HTC Wildfire S Downloading the latest HTC Sync upgradeSynchronizing another device with your computer Signing up from your computer Using HTCSense.comHTCSense.com Signing up from HTC Wildfire S Locating HTC Wildfire S Turning on Device finderForwarding calls and messages Making HTC Wildfire S ring Erasing the contents of HTC Wildfire S Choosing between Swype and the Onscreen Keyboard Using SwypeEntering text using Swype Keyboard Entering text by typing Adjusting Swype settings Using the onscreen keyboard Selecting a keyboard layoutEntering text Entering words with predictive text Enabling multiple keyboard languagesChanging to the landscape onscreen keyboard Setting a second language for the keyboard Adding a word to the predictive text dictionaryBacking up your personal dictionary to your storage card Setting the voice input language Entering text by speakingImporting your personal dictionary from your storage card Editing text Adjusting input settings Data connection Checking the data connection youre usingAdding a new access point Internet connections Wi-Fi Turning Wi-Fi on and connecting to a wireless networkEnabling data roaming Connecting to another Wi-Fi network Connecting to a virtual private network VPNConnecting to a Wi-Fi network with EAP-TLS security Checking the wireless network status Adding a VPN connection Setting up secure credential storageConnecting to a VPN Disconnecting from a VPN Using HTC Wildfire S as a wireless router Using HTC Wildfire S as a modem USB tethering Internet connections Turning Bluetooth on or off BluetoothBluetooth basics Connecting a Bluetooth headset or car kit Disconnecting or unpairing from a Bluetooth device Reconnecting a headset or car kitDisconnecting a Bluetooth device Unpairing from a Bluetooth device Sending information using Bluetooth Where sent information is saved Receiving information using Bluetooth Adding the Bluetooth received folder to the Home screen Security Protecting your SIM card with a PINRestoring a SIM card that has been locked out PIN Changing your screen lock Settings on HTC Wildfire S Settings Settings Turning automatic screen rotation off Changing display settingsAdjusting the screen brightness manually Adjusting the time before the screen turns off Changing sound settings Changing the language Optimizing battery lifeMaking HTC Wildfire S ring louder with Pocket mode Switching to speakerphone automatically Managing memory Uninstalling third-party applications Checking information about HTC Wildfire SMoving applications to or from the storage card Settings Checking for updates manually Update and resetHTC Wildfire S software updates Installing an update Restarting HTC Wildfire S Resetting HTC Wildfire SPerforming a factory reset via settings Performing a factory reset using hardware buttons Trademarks and copyrights Index Symbols Index Index USB 27 YouTube Sharing videos