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Erasing the contents of HTC Wildfire S

If there’s no chance of getting HTC Wildfire S back, you can erase the contents of HTC Wildfire S and the installed storage card so no one sees sensitive information on HTC Wildfire S.

There’s no way to recover HTC Wildfire S and storage card data after you erase the contents so be absolutely sure before you proceed.

1.On HTCSense.com, click Erase device.

2.When asked to confirm, click Erase device.

Deleting your HTCSense.com account

1.On your computer, open your web browser and sign in to your HTCSense.com account.

2.On the upper-right corner, click Account.

3.Click Click here to delete your HTCSense account.

Deleting your HTCSense.com account will also delete your data on HTCSense.com servers.

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HTC manual Erasing the contents of HTC Wildfire S

Contents

Your HTC Wildfire S Contents Accounts and sync Search and Web browserPeople Social Market and other apps Photos, videos, and musicMessages Calendar Settings BluetoothHTCSense.com Keyboard Trademarks and copyrights Index Update and reset Conventions used in this guide Inside the box Getting startedHTC Wildfire S Front panel Top panel Left panelBack panel Removing the back cover Back cover Inserting the SIM card SIM cardReplacing the back cover Getting started Removing the SIM card Inserting the storage card Storage cardRemoving the storage card Unmounting the storage card Removing the battery BatteryRemoving the battery thin film Inserting the battery Switching the power on Switching the power on or offCharging the battery Finger gestures Switching the power offEntering your PIN Ways of getting contacts into HTC Wildfire S Setting up HTC Wildfire S for the first time Extended Home screen Using Leap viewHome screen Basics Adjusting the volume Status and notifications Sleep mode Notification icons Basics Notification LED Notifications panel Closing the Notifications panel Switching between recently opened appsUsing Quick Settings Copying files to or from the storage card Connecting HTC Wildfire S to a computer Copying and pasting text Copying and sharing textSelecting text Personalizing Using a preset sceneMaking HTC Wildfire S truly yours Personalizing HTC Wildfire S with scenes Deleting scenes Changing your wallpaperRenaming a scene Adding a widget to your Home screen Applying a new skinPersonalizing your Home screen with widgets Adding icons and other shortcuts on your Home screen Changing the settings of a widget Creating a new folder and adding items to it Adding folders on your Home screenRenaming a folder Moving a widget or icon Removing a widget or icon Rearranging the Home screen Choosing a preset sound set Using sound setsCreating a sound set Customizing a sound set Changing the alarm sound Changing your ringtones and alarmsChanging the ringtone Changing notification sounds Adding a tab back Rearranging or hiding application tabs Making a call on the Phone dialer screen Phone callsDifferent ways of making calls What is Smart dial? Using Speed dialCalling a phone number in a text message Assigning a speed dial key Making an emergency call Calling a phone number in an email Answering a call Receiving callsRejecting a call Changing the text message to send out for rejected calls Muting the ringing sound without rejecting the call What can I do during a call?HTC Caller ID Putting a call on hold Turning the speakerphone on during a call Switching between callsMuting the microphone during a call Ending a call Adding an Internet calling account Setting up a conference callInternet calls Making an Internet call Using Call historyChecking a missed call Checking calls in the Call History Clearing the Call History list Using Home dialing Turning off Home dialing Call services Turning Airplane mode on or off Search and Web browser Setting search optionsSearching HTC Wildfire S and the web Performing searches on the web and HTC Wildfire S Going to a webpage Using the web browserChanging the screen orientation Navigating and zooming on a webpage Opening a new browser window Selecting an address or phone number on a webpage Downloading apps from the Web Switching between browser windowsDownloading from the Web Viewing bookmarks and previously visited pages Setting browser options Choosing when to show Flash content About online accounts Accounts and syncSynchronizing with a Google Account Adding more Google Accounts Managing your online accounts Changing general sync settingsAdding a social network account Removing an account Changing account settingsSynchronizing an account manually Transferring contacts from your old phone People About the People app Your contacts list Setting up your profileImporting contacts from your SIM card Importing a contact from an Exchange ActiveSync account Adding a new contact Viewing a list of all your linked contacts Merging contact informationAccepting matched contacts suggestions Manually merging contact information Filtering your contacts listBreaking the link Searching for a contact Importing contacts from the storage card Backing up your contacts to the storage cardContact information and conversations Deleting contacts Sending contact information as a vCardEditing a contact’s information Editing a contact group Contact groupsCreating a group Rearranging the members of a contact group Sending a message or email to a groupRearranging your contact groups Deleting a group Setting the default communication methodAdding People widgets Getting in touch with a contact Changing the default communication method Facebook for HTC Sense Social Adding the Facebook widget Using the Facebook appFacebook app Social Sending a tweet Tweeting on the go using Peep Searching for Twitter users to follow Setting Peep optionsSending a direct message Updating your status Using Friend Stream Commenting on and liking Facebook posts Checking notifications from your social networks Chatting in Google TalkAbout the Friend Stream widget Chatting with a friend Changing your online status and picture Accepting a chat invitation Adding and managing friends Changing settings or signing out Viewfinder screen CameraCamera basics Taking a photo Auto focusingZooming Taking your closeup shot Recording video After capturing Adding effects Changing camera settings Camera Gallery Photos, videos, and musicAbout the Gallery app Selecting an album 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 Finding music videos on YouTube Setting a song as a ringtoneSharing music using Bluetooth Market and other apps Finding and installing apps from Android MarketFinding and installing an app Getting help Opening an installed appUninstalling an app About the HTC Clock widget Using the ClockUsing the Clock app Using World Clock Using Desk Clock Setting an alarm Adding a city to the Weather screen Checking WeatherChanging the order of cities on the Weather screen Deleting cities from the Weather screen About the Weather widget Changing Weather options Adding a stock quote or stock market index Keeping track of your stocks Searching for videos Changing update schedule and color settingsWatching videos on YouTube Clearing the search history Listening to FM RadioSharing a video link Capturing and sharing videos on YouTube Closing or turning off FM Radio Tuning in to an FM stationRecording your voice Sharing a voice clip Setting a voice clip as a ringtone Sharing games and apps Sending a text message SMS MessagesOpening Messages 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 messages within a conversation Deleting a single messageDeleting a conversation Deleting several conversations Setting message options Gmail Using GmailViewing your Gmail Inbox Sending a new message About the Mail app MailReplying to or forwarding an email message Adding a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account Adding a POP3/IMAP email account Checking your Mail inbox Managing email messages Sending an email message Page Working with Exchange ActiveSync email Setting the priority for an email messageReading and replying to an email message Changing email account settings Creating an event CalendarAbout Calendar Inviting guests to your event Google Calendar only Using day and agenda views Using month viewUsing week view Changing Calendar views Viewing an event Managing Calendar eventsEditing an event Deleting an event Sharing an event vCalendar Dismissing or snoozing event remindersDisplaying and synchronizing reminders Stop synchronizing a Google calendar Showing or hiding calendarsAdding a Google calendar to sync with Reminder settings Changing Calendar settingsCalendar view settings About the Calendar widget Maps and location Location settingsTurning on location services Getting around maps Google MapsAbout Google 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 Music sync options Setting up synchronizationGetting to know the workspace Calendar sync options Gallery sync options Bookmarks sync options People sync options Documents sync options Synchronizing HTC Wildfire S Synchronizing another device with your computer Installing an app from your computer to HTC Wildfire SDownloading the latest HTC Sync upgrade HTCSense.com Using HTCSense.comSigning up from HTC Wildfire S Signing up from your computer Forwarding calls and messages Turning on Device finderMaking HTC Wildfire S ring Locating HTC Wildfire S Erasing the contents of HTC Wildfire S Entering text using Swype Using SwypeKeyboard Choosing between Swype and the Onscreen Keyboard Entering text by typing Adjusting Swype settings Entering text Using the onscreen keyboardSelecting a keyboard layout Changing to the landscape onscreen keyboard Entering words with predictive textEnabling multiple keyboard languages Backing up your personal dictionary to your storage card Setting a second language for the keyboardAdding a word to the predictive text dictionary Importing your personal dictionary from your storage card Setting the voice input languageEntering text by speaking Editing text Adjusting input settings Adding a new access point Checking the data connection youre usingInternet connections Data connection Enabling data roaming Wi-FiTurning Wi-Fi on and connecting to a wireless network Connecting to a Wi-Fi network with EAP-TLS security Connecting to a virtual private network VPNChecking the wireless network status Connecting to another Wi-Fi network Connecting to a VPN Setting up secure credential storageDisconnecting from a VPN Adding a VPN connection Using HTC Wildfire S as a wireless router Using HTC Wildfire S as a modem USB tethering Internet connections Bluetooth basics BluetoothConnecting a Bluetooth headset or car kit Turning Bluetooth on or off Disconnecting a Bluetooth device Disconnecting or unpairing from a Bluetooth deviceReconnecting a headset or car kit 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 Restoring a SIM card that has been locked out SecurityProtecting your SIM card with a PIN PIN Changing your screen lock Settings on HTC Wildfire S Settings Settings Adjusting the screen brightness manually Changing display settingsAdjusting the time before the screen turns off Turning automatic screen rotation off Changing sound settings Making HTC Wildfire S ring louder with Pocket mode Optimizing battery lifeSwitching to speakerphone automatically Changing the language Managing memory Moving applications to or from the storage card Uninstalling third-party applicationsChecking information about HTC Wildfire S Settings HTC Wildfire S software updates Update and resetInstalling an update Checking for updates manually Performing a factory reset via settings Resetting HTC Wildfire SPerforming a factory reset using hardware buttons Restarting HTC Wildfire S Trademarks and copyrights Index Symbols Index Index USB 27 YouTube Sharing videos