Applying a new skin, Adding a widget to your Home screen | HTC S

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Applying a new skin

Personalize beyond the Home screen by applying a new skin. Skins are set to give a different look and feel to most onscreen buttons, application screens, option menus, and other items.

1.From the Home screen, tap > Skin.

2.Slide your finger on the screen from right to left to select the skin you want.

3.Tap Apply.

To download more skins, tap > Skin > Get more.

Personalizing your Home screen with widgets

Widgets put at-a-glance important information and media content up front on your Home screen. Some widgets are already added to your Home screen for your convenience. You can add more from the available selections of widgets, or download more widgets.

Adding a widget to your Home screen

1.Go to a part of the Home screen where there’s space to add a new widget.

2.Tap > Widget.

3.Select a widget that you want.

4.Most HTC widgets are available in a variety of designs and sizes to suit your needs. Slide your finger on the screen from right to left to view the different styles, and then tap Select to choose one.

You can also add widgets that allow you to quickly switch on or off certain settings such as Wi-Fi, Mobile Network, and Bluetooth. Scroll down the widgets list, tap Settings, and then tap the widget that you want.

To download more widgets, tap > Widget > Get more HTC widgets.

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HTC S manual Applying a new skin, Personalizing your Home screen with widgets, Adding a widget to your Home screen

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 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 Unmounting the storage card Storage cardInserting the storage card Removing 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 HTC Wildfire S with scenes Using a preset scenePersonalizing Making HTC Wildfire S truly yours 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 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 Different ways of making calls Phone 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 Internet calls Setting up a conference callAdding 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 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 Adding more Google Accounts Accounts and syncAbout online accounts Synchronizing with a Google Account 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 Searching for a contact Filtering your contacts listManually merging contact information Breaking the link 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 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 basics CameraViewfinder 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 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 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 Watching videos on YouTube Changing update schedule and color settingsSearching for videos Capturing and sharing videos on YouTube Listening to FM RadioClearing the search history Sharing a video link 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 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 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 Changing Calendar views Using month viewUsing day and agenda views Using week view Deleting an event Managing Calendar eventsViewing an event Editing 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 About the Calendar widget Changing Calendar settingsReminder settings Calendar view settings 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 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 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 Data connection Checking the data connection youre usingAdding a new access point Internet connections Turning Wi-Fi on and connecting to a wireless network Wi-FiEnabling 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 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 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 Checking information about HTC Wildfire S Uninstalling third-party applicationsMoving 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