Your Home Screen, Home Screen Feeds | Virgin Mobile 601 instruction

nWith two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open Quick settings.

YOUR HOME SCREEN

With HTC BlinkFeed™, you can personalize the Home screen with information and updates that matter to you. See a variety of content such as news feeds, social network updates, tips, and more.

nAfter you’ve turned on and set up your phone, you’ll see the Feeds view as the main Home screen. Customize it to select the type of information you want to appear on your Home screen. For details, see Home Screen Feeds.

nYou can change the apps on the launch bar at the bottom of the Home screen. See Customize the Home Screen.

nSwipe left and you’ll discover another Home screen panel for adding your favorite apps, widgets, and more so they’re just a touch away. And if you need more Home screen panels, you can add more. For details, see Customize the Home Screen.

Home Screen Feeds

Stay in touch with friends or get the latest about your interests right on your Home screen HTC BlinkFeed. Set up which social networks, news sources, and other information will appear.

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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 SET UP Your Phone on Virgin Mobile Manage Your AccountFrom Your Phone From Your Computer Top-Up Your Account Turn Your Phone on and OFF Additional InformationTurn Your Phone On Turn Your Phone Off Complete the Setup Application SET UP Voicemail Transfer Content to Your NEW PhoneTransfer Content from an Android Phone with Data Connection Page Transfer Content from an iPhone Transfer Content From Your Old Phone Using BluetoothTransfer Content Between Your Phone and Computer Page Phone Basics Your PHONE’S Layout Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use Turn Your Screen on and OFFTurn the Screen On and Unlock It Your PHONE’S Lock Screen Unlock the ScreenCustomize the Lock Screen Touch Lock screen style Touchscreen Navigation TouchTouch and Hold Swipe or Slide Drag Flick Press and Flick Slide with Two Fingers Two-finger Swipe Three-finger Gesture Pick Up to Lower Volume Motion GesturesCant Use Multi-finger Gestures in Your Apps? Flip to Silence Rotate Your Phone for a Better View Working with Phone Apps and Settings Switch Between Recently Opened AppsOpen an App Open an App or Folder from the Lock Screen Refresh Content Get to Know Your Settings Using Quick SettingsCapture the Phone Screen Your Home Screen Home Screen Feeds Show the Header Change the Local Content Guide Touch Topics and servicesTouch Local content Your Social Networks Customize the Home Screen Change the WallpaperAdd a Home Screen Panel Customize the Launch Bar Work with Widgets, Folders, and App Shortcuts Add Widgets on Your Home Screen Change the Widget Settings Add Apps and Other Shortcuts on Your Home ScreenMove or Remove Items on Your Home Screen Touch Apps or Shortcuts Group Apps in a Folder Status and Notifications Status BarStatus Icons Notification Icons Notifications Panel Page Enter Text Notification LEDHTC Sense Keyboard Change the HTC Sense Keyboard Layout Change the HTC Sense Keyboard LanguageEnter Text by Typing on the HTC Sense Keyboard Touch HTC Sense Input Keyboard selectionPage Enter Text by Speaking on the HTC Sense Keyboard Enter Text with Word Prediction on the HTC Sense KeyboardManage Your HTC Sense Keyboard Predictive Text Dictionary Enter Text Using Swype Swype KeyboardTouch HTC Sense Input Personal dictionary Enter Text by Typing on the Swype Keyboard or by Speaking Edit TextCopy, Cut, and Paste Text Share Text Call Using Smart Dial Make Phone Calls Return a Missed Call Call From Call HistoryChange the Phone Dialer Layout Touch Full screen keypad or Smart dial keypad Call Using a Speed Dial Number Call From PeopleCall Emergency Numbers Make International Calls Enhanced 911 E911 Information SET UP Speed Dial Receive Phone CallsChange the International Dialing Code Answer or Reject an Incoming Call IN-CALL Options Mute the Ringing SoundLook Who’s Calling View a Task Reminder While on a Call Way Calling Put a Call On HoldEnd a Call Call Services Caller IDCall Waiting Call History Call ForwardingOpen Call History Save a Number From Call History Prepend a Number From Call History Change Ringtone Settings Switch Between Silent, Vibrate, and Normal ModesBlock a Caller Erase Call History Set Up Visual Voicemail Lower the Ring Volume AutomaticallyVisual Voicemail Make Your Phone Ring Louder in Your Pocket or Bag Review Visual Voicemail Set Up Voicemail Voicemail TraditionalVoicemail Notification Use Traditional Voicemail to Access Your Messages Use Another Phone to Access Your MessagesInternet Calls Retrieve Your Voicemail MessagesPage People Your People List SET UP Your Profile Find PeopleFilter Your People List Touch People My profile Touch Edit my contact card ADD Entries to People APP Add a New People EntryImport or Copy Contacts Merge Entries in People Accept Contact Link SuggestionsImport a Contact from an Exchange ActiveSync Account Copy Contacts from One Account to Another Manually Merge Entries Break the Link Send Contact Information Send Multiple People EntriesShare All Visible Contacts Touch Send contacts Manage People Entries Contact GroupsEdit a People Entry Delete an Entry Create a Group Send a Message or Email to a GroupEdit a Contact Group Touch Add contact to group Back UP and Restore Your Contacts Restore ContactsManage Your Contact Groups Back Up Contacts Create a Google Account Using Your Phone GmailCreate a Google Account Create a Google Account Online Sign In to Your Google Account View Your Gmail InboxTouch Google Existing Send a New Gmail Message Reply To or Forward an Email Message Add a Gmail AccountGet Help with Gmail Add an Email Account Check Your Mail Inbox Organize Your Inbox Send an Email Message Read and Reply to an Email MessageResume a Draft Email Message Save an Email Message in Tasks Manage Email MessagesSort Email Messages Move Email Messages to Another Folder Search Email Messages Print Your Email MessagesDelete Email Messages Search Emails From a Contact Work with Exchange ActiveSync Email Flag Email MessagesSet Your Out of Office Status Touch Out of the office Delete an Email Account Use Smart SyncSend a Meeting Request Change the Email Account Settings General settingsSync, Send & Receive Notification settings Text Messaging and MMSSend 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 Help Protect Your Messages Move Messages to the Secure BoxProtect a Message from Deletion Touch Move to secure box Block Unwanted Messages WAP Push MessagesDelete Messages and Conversations Touch Visit website Back Up and Restore Your Text Messages Back Up Text Messages Using MailRestore Text Messages Back Up Text Messages Text and Multimedia Message Options Notifications Sent messages Text messages SMS Settings Multimedia messages MMS Settings MMS settingsMultimedia messages MMS Settings Group Messages General Recipient list settings Social Networking Accounts Facebook Twitter Google+YouTube Watch YouTube Videos Preload Videos Search for VideosShare a Video Link Find and Install an Application GET AppsGet Apps from Google Play Uninstall an App Restore Apps from Google PlayDownload Apps from the Web Use Voice Commands in HTC Car NavigationHTC Car Play Music in HTC Car Listen to Internet Radio with TuneIn Find Your Way with HTC Car Google Maps Stay Connected to Your ContactsCustomize HTC Car 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 Music Get DirectionsGet Help with Google Maps Listen to Music Add a Song to the Queue PlaylistsCreate Playlists Update Album Covers and Artist Photos Touch Update artist photos or Update album artSet a Song as a Ringtone Play the Songs in a Playlist Set a Song as a Ringtone Trim an MP3Touch Set as ringtone Trim the ringtone FM Radio Search for Lyrics, Music Videos, and MoreGoogle Play Music View Song Lyrics Wireless Display Share on the Big Screen About HTC Media Link HD Data Services 4G LTE and 3G Networks Data Connection Status and IndicatorsLaunch a Web Connection Data Services FAQs How do I know when my phone is connected to data services?Can I make calls and use data services at the same time? Turn the Data Connection On or Off When is my data connection active? When is my data connection dormant?Can I sign out of data services? Manage Your Data Usage WI-FI Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless NetworkView the Data Usage of Apps Prevent Notifications from Unsecured Wi-Fi Networks Connect to a Wi-Fi Network via WPSDisconnect from a Wireless Network Log Into a Public Wi-Fi Network Automatically WISPr Touch WISPr account settings Add a new accountVirtual Private Networks VPN Add a VPN Connection Connect to a VPNDisconnect From a VPN Touch VPN Add VPN profile Search for Information Perform Searches on the Web and Your PhoneSearch the Web with Your Voice Set Search Options Set Up Google Now Get Instant Information with Google Now Change Card Settings Dismiss or Hide CardsRefresh Google Now Turning off Google Now Switch to Read Mode Browse the WEBOpen the Browser Maximize Your Browsing Space Save Web Content For Later Use Browser TabsFind Text In a Web Add and Manage Your Bookmarks Bookmark a WebSyncing Your Bookmarks with Google Chrome Touch Reading list or Watch list Browsing History Private BrowsingSet Browser Options Check your Browsing History WI-FI Printing Use Google Chrome to Browse the WebPrint a Photo Add a PrinterPage Switch Between the Front and Main Camera Launch the CameraZooming Choose an Effects Setting Set the Video ResolutionChoose a Flash Mode Take a Photo Record a Video Take a Self PortraitTake a Photo While Recording a Video VideoPic Turn Off Auto Focus What is HTC Zoe? Camera ScenesRecord Slow Motion Videos Take HTC Zoe Photos Improve Portrait Shots Take a Panoramic PhotoUse HDR Change Camera and Video Settings Capture Better PhotosGet the Most Out of HTC Zoe Photos Improve Focus and Sharpness Access Photos and Videos Take Well-lit PhotosOther Tips View Photos and Videos View Photos and Videos by EventView Photos by Location Watch and Edit Videos Change the Video Playback Speed View Photo Highlights View the Highlights of an Event Save a Photo From a Video or Photo Series Organize Photos and VideosShow or Hide Albums Copy or Move a Photo or Video to Another Album Add an Online Service Touch Add online serviceView Photos in Your Social Networks Work with Event Photos Edit Your Photos Draw Over a PhotoTouch 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 Calendar View the CalendarMonth View Day and Agenda Views Create or Edit an Event Choose Which Calendar to ShowWeek View Check Your Schedule for an Event Why aren’t my calendar events showing up? Share an Event vCalendarAccept or Decline a Meeting Invitation Touch Accounts Multi-calendar or All calendars Calculator Dismiss or Snooze RemindersTouch Tools Calculator Clock & Alarm Set an AlarmOn the World Clock tab, touch Local time settings Checking Weather USE Scribble Compose a NoteTouch Productivity Scribble Insert Images in a Note Insert an Illustration and Stickers in a Note Group Notes Into a Notebook Share a Note Tasks Create a TaskManage Tasks Touch Productivity Tasks Voice Recorder Manage Task ListsTouch Productivity Tasks Touch Manage lists Touch Tools Voice Recorder Dropbox About the Additional Free Dropbox Storage Offer Set Up Your Dropbox Account Share Your Photos and Videos on DropboxAuto Upload Your Photos and Videos Touch Share Dropbox View Uploaded Photos and Videos from Gallery Share the Link to Your DropboxSend Links to Dropbox Files by Email Touch Albums Dropbox Keep Your Documents in Dropbox Edit an Office Document in DropboxCheck Your Dropbox Storage Space Touch Productivity Dropbox Install HTC Sync Manager on a Windows Computer HTC Sync ManagerUnlink Your Phone from Dropbox 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 Playlists Between Your Phone and Your Computer Sync Documents From Your Computer to Your PhoneGet Help Bluetooth and NFC Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit Disconnect From a Bluetooth Device Send Information Using BluetoothReconnect a Headset or Car Kit Where Sent Information is Saved Receive Files Using Bluetooth Use Bluetooth FTP Server Share Content with NFC Update Your Phone Beam ContentTurn NFC On Prepare for a Phone Update Back Up All Data Prior to Update Update the Operating System Update Your ProfileUpdate Your PRL Touch HTC software update Check now Wireless & Networks Settings Airplane ModeWi-Fi Settings Bluetooth Settings Personalize Settings Mobile Data SettingsMedia Output Settings More Wireless & Network Settings Customize the Home Screen Settings Lock Screen StyleRingtone Notification Sound Alarm Accounts & SyncAdd Your Social Networks, Email Accounts, and More Add an Exchange ActiveSync Account Forgot Your Google Account Password? Add Email AccountsAdd One or More Google Accounts Location Settings Change Synced Data or Settings for an AccountManage Your Online Accounts Remove an Account Googles Location Service Location SettingAdditional Location Settings Security Settings Screen Lock SettingsUse Face Unlock Use a Screen Unlock Pattern Use a Screen Unlock Password Disable the Screen LockTouch Screen lock Password Use a Screen Unlock PIN Lock Screen and Password Settings Allow Installation of Third-Party ProgramsInstall a Digital Certificate Work with Certificates Accessibility Settings Touch Install from phone storage Touch Accessibility TalkBack Navigate Your Phone with TalkBackTurn TalkBack On Use TalkBack Gestures Touch Accessibility Text-to-speech output Speech rate Assign TalkBack ShortcutsUse TalkBack Context Menus Change the TalkBack Reading Speed Backup and Reset BackupChange the TalkBack Language Settings Backup Options Use HTC Backup Reset Your Phone Use Your Google Account to Back Up Your Phone Transfer Content Reset Your Phone via SettingsReset Your Phone Using the Phone Keys DISPLAY, Gestures & Buttons Settings Auto-rotate ScreenFont Size Brightness Screen Timeout Sleep Notification FlashHome Key Home Double-click Speed Sound Settings General Sound Settings Sound Profile and VibrateHTC Gestures Calibrate the Screen General Sound Settings Volumes Notifications and AlarmsIncoming Calls Ringtones Incoming Calls Other Options Call Settings System Sound SettingsVoicemail Settings Other Call Settings TTY Mode Ddtm ModeOther Call Settings Hearing Aids Applications Settings Internet and Other Call SettingsUninstall Third-party Apps Clear Application Cache and Data Storage Settings Types of StorageCopy Files To or From Your Phone Make More Storage Space Encrypt Data on Your Phone Power Settings Check Battery UsageCheck Battery History Optimize Battery Life with Power Saver Mode Battery Saving Tips Check Power UsageManage Your Connections Manage Your Display More Battery Saving Tips Manage Your AppsLimit Background Data and Sync Language & Keyboard Settings Keyboard Settings Google Voice TypingKeyboard Settings HTC Sense Input Change the Phone Language Keyboard Settings Swype Speech SettingsAdvanced settings Advanced settings Prediction preference Date & Time Settings System UpdatesActivate 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