About Your Phone | Virgin Mobile 601 guide

•Update profile: Update your online user profile information. See Update Your Profile for details.

•Update PRL: Update the Preferred Roaming List (PRL). See Update Your PRL for details.

•HTC software update: Update the phone's operating system. See Update the Operating System for details.

ABOUT YOUR PHONE

The About menu lets you access important phone information and view legal and safety information.

1.With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar, and then touch > About.

2.Scroll through the list and select options to view or customize information.

•Tell HTC and error reporting: Send error, preference, and usage reports to HTC.

•Help: Enable quick tips to appear on the screen.

•Network: Check the operator, signal strength, mobile network type, and more.

•Phone identity: Check the phone's name, model number, IMEI, SIM ID, MEID current user name, and number.

•Hardware information: View hardware related information such as the processor type, memory, display resolution, and more.

•Software information: View software related information such as the Android, HTC Sense, and software versions.

•Legal information: View HTC legal information, privacy alert, Google legal information and open source licenses.

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Contents

Page Table of Contents Phone Calls People Page Apps and Entertainment Camera and Video Tools and Calendar Settings Page Important Information GET Started Your Phone AT a Glance Install the Battery Get Started Charge Your Phone From Your Phone SET UP Your Phone on Virgin MobileManage Your Account From Your Computer Top-Up Your Account Turn Your Phone On Turn Your Phone on and OFFAdditional Information Turn Your Phone Off Complete the Setup Application Transfer Content to Your NEW Phone SET UP VoicemailTransfer Content from an Android Phone with Data Connection Page Transfer Content From Your Old Phone Using Bluetooth Transfer Content from an iPhoneTransfer Content Between Your Phone and Computer Page Phone Basics Your PHONE’S Layout Turn Your Screen on and OFF Turn the Screen Off When Not in UseTurn the Screen On and Unlock It Customize the Lock Screen Your PHONE’S Lock ScreenUnlock the Screen Touch Lock screen style Touch Touchscreen NavigationTouch and Hold Swipe or Slide Drag Flick Press and Flick Slide with Two Fingers Two-finger Swipe Three-finger Gesture Cant Use Multi-finger Gestures in Your Apps? Pick Up to Lower VolumeMotion Gestures Flip to Silence Rotate Your Phone for a Better View Open an App Working with Phone Apps and SettingsSwitch Between Recently Opened Apps Open an App or Folder from the Lock Screen Refresh Content Using Quick Settings Get to Know Your SettingsCapture the Phone Screen Your Home Screen Home Screen Feeds Show the Header Touch Local content Change the Local Content GuideTouch Topics and services Your Social Networks Add a Home Screen Panel Customize the Home ScreenChange the Wallpaper Customize the Launch Bar Work with Widgets, Folders, and App Shortcuts Add Widgets on Your Home Screen Move or Remove Items on Your Home Screen Change the Widget SettingsAdd Apps and Other Shortcuts on Your Home Screen Touch Apps or Shortcuts Group Apps in a Folder Status Bar Status and NotificationsStatus Icons Notification Icons Notifications Panel Page Notification LED Enter TextHTC Sense Keyboard Enter Text by Typing on the HTC Sense Keyboard Change the HTC Sense Keyboard LayoutChange the HTC Sense Keyboard Language Touch HTC Sense Input Keyboard selectionPage Enter Text with Word Prediction on the HTC Sense Keyboard Enter Text by Speaking on the HTC Sense KeyboardManage Your HTC Sense Keyboard Predictive Text Dictionary Swype Keyboard Enter Text Using SwypeTouch HTC Sense Input Personal dictionary Edit Text Enter Text by Typing on the Swype Keyboard or by SpeakingCopy, Cut, and Paste Text Share Text Call Using Smart Dial Make Phone Calls Change the Phone Dialer Layout Return a Missed CallCall From Call History Touch Full screen keypad or Smart dial keypad Call From People Call Using a Speed Dial NumberCall Emergency Numbers Make International Calls Enhanced 911 E911 Information Change the International Dialing Code SET UP Speed DialReceive Phone Calls Answer or Reject an Incoming Call Look Who’s Calling IN-CALL OptionsMute the Ringing Sound View a Task Reminder While on a Call Put a Call On Hold Way CallingEnd a Call Caller ID Call ServicesCall Waiting Call Forwarding Call HistoryOpen Call History Save a Number From Call History Prepend a Number From Call History Block a Caller Change Ringtone SettingsSwitch Between Silent, Vibrate, and Normal Modes Erase Call History Visual Voicemail Set Up Visual VoicemailLower the Ring Volume Automatically Make Your Phone Ring Louder in Your Pocket or Bag Review Visual Voicemail Voicemail Traditional Set Up VoicemailVoicemail Notification Internet Calls Use Traditional Voicemail to Access Your MessagesUse Another Phone to Access Your Messages Retrieve Your Voicemail MessagesPage People Your People List Filter Your People List SET UP Your ProfileFind People Touch People My profile Touch Edit my contact card Add a New People Entry ADD Entries to People APPImport or Copy Contacts Import a Contact from an Exchange ActiveSync Account Merge Entries in PeopleAccept Contact Link Suggestions Copy Contacts from One Account to Another Manually Merge Entries Break the Link Share All Visible Contacts Send Contact InformationSend Multiple People Entries Touch Send contacts Edit a People Entry Manage People EntriesContact Groups Delete an Entry Edit a Contact Group Create a GroupSend a Message or Email to a Group Touch Add contact to group Manage Your Contact Groups Back UP and Restore Your ContactsRestore Contacts Back Up Contacts Create a Google Account Create a Google Account Using Your PhoneGmail Create a Google Account Online View Your Gmail Inbox Sign In to Your Google AccountTouch Google Existing Send a New Gmail Message Add a Gmail Account Reply To or Forward an Email MessageGet Help with Gmail Add an Email Account Check Your Mail Inbox Organize Your Inbox Read and Reply to an Email Message Send an Email MessageResume a Draft Email Message Sort Email Messages Save an Email Message in TasksManage Email Messages Move Email Messages to Another Folder Delete Email Messages Search Email MessagesPrint Your Email Messages Search Emails From a Contact Set Your Out of Office Status Work with Exchange ActiveSync EmailFlag Email Messages Touch Out of the office Use Smart Sync Delete an Email AccountSend a Meeting Request General settings Change the Email Account SettingsSync, Send & Receive Text Messaging and MMS Notification settingsSend a Text Message SMS Send a Multimedia Message MMS Send a Group Message Create a Slideshow Group MMS FAQs Save and Resume Composing a Draft Message Read and Reply to a Message Reply to an Alternate Contact Phone Number Save a Text Message as a Task View and Save an Attachment from a Multimedia Message Protect a Message from Deletion Help Protect Your MessagesMove Messages to the Secure Box Touch Move to secure box Delete Messages and Conversations Block Unwanted MessagesWAP Push Messages Touch Visit website Restore Text Messages Back Up and Restore Your Text MessagesBack Up Text Messages Using Mail Back Up Text Messages Text and Multimedia Message Options Notifications Sent messages Multimedia messages MMS Settings Group Messages Text messages SMS SettingsMultimedia messages MMS Settings MMS settings General Recipient list settings Social Networking Accounts Facebook YouTube TwitterGoogle+ Watch YouTube Videos Search for Videos Preload VideosShare a Video Link GET Apps Find and Install an ApplicationGet Apps from Google Play Restore Apps from Google Play Uninstall an AppDownload Apps from the Web HTC Car Use Voice Commands in HTC CarNavigation Play Music in HTC Car Listen to Internet Radio with TuneIn Find Your Way with HTC Car Customize HTC Car Google MapsStay Connected to Your Contacts Look up a previously searched place. Touch Previous Get Around Maps Search for a Location Find Services Near You Check the Location Details Explore Places and Activities Near You Get Directions MusicGet Help with Google Maps Listen to Music Playlists Add a Song to the QueueCreate Playlists Set a Song as a Ringtone Update Album Covers and Artist PhotosTouch Update artist photos or Update album art Play the Songs in a Playlist Trim an MP3 Set a Song as a RingtoneTouch Set as ringtone Trim the ringtone Google Play Music FM RadioSearch for Lyrics, Music Videos, and More View Song Lyrics Wireless Display Share on the Big Screen About HTC Media Link HD Data Connection Status and Indicators Data Services 4G LTE and 3G NetworksLaunch a Web Connection Can I make calls and use data services at the same time? Data Services FAQsHow do I know when my phone is connected to data services? Turn the Data Connection On or Off Can I sign out of data services? When is my data connection active?When is my data connection dormant? Manage Your Data Usage Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network WI-FIView the Data Usage of Apps Connect to a Wi-Fi Network via WPS Prevent Notifications from Unsecured Wi-Fi NetworksDisconnect from a Wireless Network Touch WISPr account settings Add a new account Log Into a Public Wi-Fi Network Automatically WISPrVirtual Private Networks VPN Disconnect From a VPN Add a VPN ConnectionConnect to a VPN Touch VPN Add VPN profile Search the Web with Your Voice Search for InformationPerform Searches on the Web and Your Phone Set Search Options Set Up Google Now Get Instant Information with Google Now Refresh Google Now Change Card SettingsDismiss or Hide Cards Turning off Google Now Open the Browser Switch to Read ModeBrowse the WEB Maximize Your Browsing Space Use Browser Tabs Save Web Content For LaterFind Text In a Web Syncing Your Bookmarks with Google Chrome Add and Manage Your BookmarksBookmark a Web Touch Reading list or Watch list Set Browser Options Browsing HistoryPrivate Browsing Check your Browsing History Print a Photo WI-FI PrintingUse Google Chrome to Browse the Web Add a PrinterPage Launch the Camera Switch Between the Front and Main CameraZooming Choose a Flash Mode Choose an Effects SettingSet the Video Resolution Take a Photo Take a Photo While Recording a Video VideoPic Record a VideoTake a Self Portrait Turn Off Auto Focus Record Slow Motion Videos What is HTC Zoe?Camera Scenes Take HTC Zoe Photos Take a Panoramic Photo Improve Portrait ShotsUse HDR Get the Most Out of HTC Zoe Photos Change Camera and Video SettingsCapture Better Photos Improve Focus and Sharpness Take Well-lit Photos Access Photos and VideosOther Tips View Photos and Videos by Event View Photos and VideosView Photos by Location Watch and Edit Videos Change the Video Playback Speed View Photo Highlights View the Highlights of an Event Show or Hide Albums Save a Photo From a Video or Photo SeriesOrganize Photos and Videos Copy or Move a Photo or Video to Another Album View Photos in Your Social Networks Add an Online ServiceTouch Add online service Work with Event Photos Draw Over a Photo Edit Your PhotosTouch Tools Draw Create an Action Sequence Shot Add Custom Photo Effects Edit a Group Shot Remove Unwanted Objects in a Photo Send Your Photos and Videos Share Your Photos on Social Networks Share Memories Through HTC Share Manage Collections in HTC Share Month View CalendarView the Calendar Day and Agenda Views Week View Create or Edit an EventChoose Which Calendar to Show Check Your Schedule for an Event Accept or Decline a Meeting Invitation Why aren’t my calendar events showing up?Share an Event vCalendar Touch Accounts Multi-calendar or All calendars Dismiss or Snooze Reminders CalculatorTouch Tools Calculator On the World Clock tab, touch Local time settings Clock & AlarmSet an Alarm Checking Weather Compose a Note USE ScribbleTouch Productivity Scribble Insert Images in a Note Insert an Illustration and Stickers in a Note Group Notes Into a Notebook Share a Note Manage Tasks TasksCreate a Task Touch Productivity Tasks Touch Productivity Tasks Touch Manage lists Voice RecorderManage Task Lists Touch Tools Voice Recorder Dropbox About the Additional Free Dropbox Storage Offer Auto Upload Your Photos and Videos Set Up Your Dropbox AccountShare Your Photos and Videos on Dropbox Touch Share Dropbox Send Links to Dropbox Files by Email View Uploaded Photos and Videos from GalleryShare the Link to Your Dropbox Touch Albums Dropbox Check Your Dropbox Storage Space Keep Your Documents in DropboxEdit an Office Document in Dropbox Touch Productivity Dropbox Unlink Your Phone from Dropbox Install HTC Sync Manager on a Windows ComputerHTC Sync Manager Click Unlink phone Transfer iPhone Content to Your HTC Phone Copy or Remove Media on Your Phone Sync Data Between Your Phone and Your Computer Sync Documents From Your Computer to Your Phone Sync Playlists Between Your Phone and Your ComputerGet Help Bluetooth and NFC Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit Send Information Using Bluetooth Disconnect From a Bluetooth DeviceReconnect a Headset or Car Kit Where Sent Information is Saved Receive Files Using Bluetooth Use Bluetooth FTP Server Share Content with NFC Beam Content Update Your PhoneTurn NFC On Prepare for a Phone Update Back Up All Data Prior to Update Update Your PRL Update the Operating SystemUpdate Your Profile Touch HTC software update Check now Wi-Fi Settings Wireless & Networks SettingsAirplane Mode Bluetooth Settings Media Output Settings Personalize SettingsMobile Data Settings More Wireless & Network Settings Ringtone Customize the Home Screen SettingsLock Screen Style Notification Sound Add Your Social Networks, Email Accounts, and More AlarmAccounts & Sync Add an Exchange ActiveSync Account Add Email Accounts Forgot Your Google Account Password?Add One or More Google Accounts Manage Your Online Accounts Location SettingsChange Synced Data or Settings for an Account Remove an Account Location Setting Googles Location ServiceAdditional Location Settings Use Face Unlock Security SettingsScreen Lock Settings Use a Screen Unlock Pattern Touch Screen lock Password Use a Screen Unlock PasswordDisable the Screen Lock Use a Screen Unlock PIN Install a Digital Certificate Lock Screen and Password SettingsAllow Installation of Third-Party Programs Work with Certificates Accessibility Settings Touch Install from phone storage Turn TalkBack On Touch Accessibility TalkBackNavigate Your Phone with TalkBack Use TalkBack Gestures Use TalkBack Context Menus Touch Accessibility Text-to-speech output Speech rateAssign TalkBack Shortcuts Change the TalkBack Reading Speed Change the TalkBack Language Settings Backup and ResetBackup Backup Options Use HTC Backup Reset Your Phone Use Your Google Account to Back Up Your Phone Reset Your Phone via Settings Transfer ContentReset Your Phone Using the Phone Keys Font Size DISPLAY, Gestures & Buttons SettingsAuto-rotate Screen Brightness Home Key Screen Timeout SleepNotification Flash Home Double-click Speed HTC Gestures Sound SettingsGeneral Sound Settings Sound Profile and Vibrate Calibrate the Screen Incoming Calls Ringtones General Sound Settings VolumesNotifications and Alarms Incoming Calls Other Options Voicemail Settings Call SettingsSystem Sound Settings Other Call Settings Other Call Settings TTY ModeDdtm Mode Hearing Aids Uninstall Third-party Apps Applications SettingsInternet and Other Call Settings Clear Application Cache and Data Copy Files To or From Your Phone Storage SettingsTypes of Storage Make More Storage Space Encrypt Data on Your Phone Check Battery History Power SettingsCheck Battery Usage Optimize Battery Life with Power Saver Mode Manage Your Connections Battery Saving TipsCheck Power Usage Manage Your Display Manage Your Apps More Battery Saving TipsLimit Background Data and Sync Keyboard Settings HTC Sense Input Language & Keyboard SettingsKeyboard Settings Google Voice Typing Change the Phone Language Advanced settings Keyboard Settings SwypeSpeech Settings Advanced settings Prediction preference System Updates Date & Time SettingsActivate this Device About Your Phone Important Note on Recoverable Data Radio Frequency Exposure Operating Instructions Proprietary Notices Proprietary Notices 206 Index Page Page Messaging Options 89 Save and Resume Draft Page Page VPN Connect to VPN 117 Disconnect from a VPN