Notifications panel, Notification LED | HTC S manual

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Notification LED

The notification LED shows a:

§Solid green light when HTC Wildfire S is connected to the power adapter or a computer and the battery is fully charged.

§Flashing green light when you have a pending notification.

§Solid orange light when the battery is being charged.

§Flashing red light when the battery level reaches very low.

Notifications panel

When you get a new notification, you can open the Notifications panel to see the message, reminder or event notification. The Notifications panel lets you quickly switch between recently-opened apps, and also lets you easily turn on settings such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

To open the Notifications panel, press and hold the status bar, then slide your finger downward.

If you have several notifications, you can scroll down the screen to see them all.

You can also open the Notifications panel on the Home screen by pressing and then tapping Notifications.

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HTC S manual Notifications panel, Notification LED

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 Back panel Left panelTop panel Removing the back cover Back cover Replacing the back cover SIM cardInserting the SIM card Getting started Removing the SIM card Inserting the storage card Storage cardRemoving the storage card Unmounting the storage card Removing the battery thin film BatteryRemoving the battery Inserting the battery Charging the battery Switching the power on or offSwitching the power on Entering your PIN Switching the power offFinger gestures Ways of getting contacts into HTC Wildfire S Setting up HTC Wildfire S for the first time Home screen Using Leap viewExtended Home screen Basics Adjusting the volume Status and notifications Sleep mode Notification icons Basics Notification LED Notifications panel Using Quick Settings Switching between recently opened appsClosing the Notifications panel Copying files to or from the storage card Connecting HTC Wildfire S to a computer Selecting text Copying and sharing textCopying and pasting text Personalizing Using a preset sceneMaking HTC Wildfire S truly yours Personalizing HTC Wildfire S with scenes Renaming a scene Changing your wallpaperDeleting scenes Personalizing your Home screen with widgets Applying a new skinAdding a widget to your Home screen 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 Different ways of making calls Phone callsMaking a call on the Phone dialer screen 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 Internet calls Setting up a conference callAdding an Internet calling account 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 from the Web Switching between browser windowsDownloading apps 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 Adding a social network account Changing general sync settingsManaging your online accounts Synchronizing an account manually Changing account settingsRemoving an account Transferring contacts from your old phone People About the People app Importing contacts from your SIM card Setting up your profileYour contacts list Importing a contact from an Exchange ActiveSync account Adding a new contact Accepting matched contacts suggestions Merging contact informationViewing a list of all your linked contacts Manually merging contact information Filtering your contacts listBreaking the link Searching for a contact Contact information and conversations Backing up your contacts to the storage cardImporting contacts from the storage card Editing a contact’s information Sending contact information as a vCardDeleting contacts Creating a group Contact groupsEditing a contact group Rearranging your contact groups Sending a message or email to a groupRearranging the members of a contact group Adding People widgets Setting the default communication methodDeleting a group Getting in touch with a contact Changing the default communication method Facebook for HTC Sense Social Facebook app Using the Facebook appAdding the Facebook widget Social Sending a tweet Tweeting on the go using Peep Sending a direct message Setting Peep optionsSearching for Twitter users to follow 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 Camera basics CameraViewfinder screen 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 Sharing music using Bluetooth Setting a song as a ringtoneFinding music videos on YouTube Finding and installing an app Finding and installing apps from Android MarketMarket and other apps Uninstalling an app Opening an installed appGetting help Using the Clock app Using the ClockAbout the HTC Clock widget 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 Watching videos on YouTube Changing update schedule and color settingsSearching for videos Clearing the search history Listening to FM RadioSharing a video link Capturing and sharing videos on YouTube Recording your voice Tuning in to an FM stationClosing or turning off FM Radio Sharing a voice clip Setting a voice clip as a ringtone Sharing games and apps Opening Messages 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 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 Replying to or forwarding an email message MailAbout 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 Reading and replying to an email message Setting the priority for an email messageWorking with Exchange ActiveSync email Changing email account settings About Calendar CalendarCreating an event 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 Displaying and synchronizing reminders Dismissing or snoozing event remindersSharing an event vCalendar Adding a Google calendar to sync with Showing or hiding calendarsStop synchronizing a Google calendar Reminder settings Changing Calendar settingsCalendar view settings About the Calendar widget Turning on location services Location settingsMaps and location About Google Maps 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 Getting to know the workspace Setting up synchronizationMusic sync options Calendar sync options Gallery sync options Bookmarks sync options People sync options Documents sync options Synchronizing HTC Wildfire S Downloading the latest HTC Sync upgrade Installing an app from your computer to HTC Wildfire SSynchronizing another device with your computer 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 Selecting a keyboard layout Using the onscreen keyboardEntering text Enabling multiple keyboard languages Entering words with predictive textChanging to the landscape onscreen keyboard Adding a word to the predictive text dictionary Setting a second language for the keyboardBacking up your personal dictionary to your storage card Entering text by speaking Setting the voice input languageImporting your personal dictionary from your storage card Editing text Adjusting input settings Adding a new access point Checking the data connection youre usingInternet connections Data connection Turning Wi-Fi on and connecting to a wireless network Wi-FiEnabling data roaming 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 Reconnecting a headset or car kit Disconnecting or unpairing from a Bluetooth deviceDisconnecting 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 Protecting your SIM card with a PIN SecurityRestoring a SIM card that has been locked out 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 Checking information about HTC Wildfire S Uninstalling third-party applicationsMoving applications to or from the storage card 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