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HTC Desire S User Manual

HTC Desire S
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HTC Desire S Specifications

General IconGeneral
Ringer typePolyphonic
Panel typeTFT
Display diagonal3.7 \
Display resolution480 x 800 pixels
Processor frequency1 GHz
Internal memory1126 MB
Flash typeLED
Front camera typeSingle camera
Video capture resolution (max)1280 x 720 pixels
WAP-
2G standardsEDGE, GPRS, GSM
3G standardsHSPA, WCDMA
Data network3G
Bluetooth version2.1+EDR
3G bands supported900, 2100 MHz
Bluetooth profilesA2DP, FTP, OPP, PBAP
SIM card capabilitySingle SIM
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm
USB 2.0 ports quantity1
Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) is a standard way to send messages that include multimedia content to and from a mobile phone over a cellular network
Personal info management (PIM)Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Notes
PlatformAndroid
App distribution platformGoogle Play
Form factorBar
Product colorBlack
Talk time (2G)9.83 h
Talk time (3G)7.25 h
Battery capacity1450 mAh
Standby time (2G)430 h
Standby time (3G)455 h
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth11.63 mm
Width59.8 mm
Height115 mm
Weight130 g

Summary

Getting started

Initial phone setup

Guide to initial phone setup after turning it on.

Basics

Personalizing Your Phone

Making your phone unique

Overview of personalization options like wallpaper, ringtone, etc.

Ringtones and alarms

How to set custom ringtones and alarm sounds.

Phone Calls

Using the Phone dialer

How to make calls using the dialer and smart dial.

Emergency calls

How to make emergency calls, even without a SIM.

Conference calls

How to conduct conference calls with multiple participants.

Messages

Sending text messages (SMS)

Steps to compose and send SMS messages.

Sending multimedia messages (MMS)

How to compose and send MMS messages.

People

Transferring contacts

Using Bluetooth to move contacts from another phone.

Adding new contacts

Creating and saving new contacts on the phone.

Email

Gmail

Using the Gmail app for email communication.

Sending new emails

Composing and sending new emails.

Calendar

About Calendar

Overview of the Calendar app for scheduling events.

Creating an event

How to schedule new events and appointments.

Managing Calendar events

Viewing, editing, and deleting calendar events.

Search and Web Browser

Searching phone and web

Using Google Search for phone and web queries.

Web browser usage

Accessing the internet via the phone's browser.

Downloading from the Web

Acquiring files and apps from websites.

Camera

Camera basics

Introduction to the phone's camera functions.

Taking a photo

Steps to capture a still photograph.

Recording video

Steps to record video clips.

Photos, Videos, and Music

Gallery app

Overview of the Gallery app for viewing media.

Sharing media

Sharing media via email, MMS, or Bluetooth.

Music app

Overview of the Music app for listening to audio.

Listening to music

How to play music files using the Music app.

Setting song as ringtone

Using music tracks as phone or contact ringtones.

Accounts and Sync

Online accounts overview

Overview of syncing phone data with online services.

Google Account synchronization

Connecting to Google for sync of contacts, calendar, and apps.

Social

Facebook for HTC Sense

Integration of Facebook with HTC Sense features.

Facebook app

Using the standalone Facebook application.

Sending tweets

Composing and posting tweets with text and media.

Friend Stream usage

Aggregating social network updates in one feed.

Updating status

Posting status updates across multiple social networks.

Google Talk chat

Using Google Talk for instant messaging.

Maps and Location

Location settings

Enabling location services using wireless networks or GPS.

Locations app

Overview of the Locations app for navigation and points of interest.

Finding your location

Displaying current location and nearby points of interest.

Map viewing

Navigating maps, switching views, and using the compass.

Getting directions

Obtaining directions for walking, transit, or driving.

Turn-by-turn navigation

Utilizing GPS for turn-by-turn voice guidance.

Car Panel usage

Accessing car-related features like navigation and points of interest.

Google Maps overview

Features of Google Maps for tracking location and getting directions.

Searching locations

Finding addresses, businesses, or points of interest on Google Maps.

Market and Other Apps

Android Market apps

How to locate and install applications from the Android Market.

Clock app and widget

Overview of the Clock app and widget functions.

Alarm settings

Creating and configuring wake-up alarms.

Weather checking

Viewing current and forecast weather for multiple cities.

Reading eBooks

Using the Reader app to browse and read eBooks.

News feed reading

Subscribing to news channels and keywords via the News app.

Stocks tracking

Using the Stocks app to monitor stock quotes and indices.

Office file handling

Using Quickoffice to view and edit files.

YouTube video watching

Accessing and viewing videos via the YouTube app.

FM Radio

Using the FM Radio app to tune into stations.

Voice Recorder

Using the Voice Recorder app to capture audio.

HTC Sync

About HTC Sync

Overview of HTC Sync for phone-computer synchronization.

Installing HTC Sync

Instructions to install HTC Sync from the phone's storage card.

Setting up HTC Sync

Configuring HTC Sync to detect and connect to the phone.

Synchronization setup

Choosing file types and folders for sync.

Music sync options

Syncing music files and playlists between phone and computer.

Gallery sync options

Syncing photos and videos between phone and computer.

Calendar sync options

Syncing calendar events with Outlook or Windows Calendar.

People sync options

Syncing contacts with Outlook, Express, or Windows Contacts.

Synchronizing your phone

Initiating and completing the phone synchronization process.

Installing apps from computer

Transferring and installing application files using HTC Sync.

HTCSense.com

Signing up for HTCSense.com

Creating an account via phone or computer.

Using HTCSense.com

Overview of HTCSense.com features for managing the phone remotely.

Phone finder

Enabling the feature to locate the phone remotely.

Locating your phone

Finding the approximate location of the phone on a map.

Locking your phone

Remotely locking the phone and displaying a message.

Erasing phone contents

Remotely deleting all data from the phone and storage card.

Keyboard

Onscreen keyboard usage

Overview of the virtual keyboard for text input.

Predictive text input

Utilizing predictive text and word suggestions while typing.

Internet Connections

Connecting to VPN

Setting up and connecting to secure corporate networks.

Bluetooth

Connecting Bluetooth audio devices

Pairing and connecting Bluetooth audio devices.

Security

SIM card PIN protection

Adding a PIN to the SIM card for security.

Phone screen lock

Setting up screen lock methods for phone security.

Settings

Update and Reset

Phone software updates

Checking for and installing system software updates.

Installing system software

Procedures for updating the phone's operating system.

Factory reset

Returning the phone to its original factory state.

Factory reset via settings

Resetting the phone using the settings menu.

Factory reset using buttons

Resetting the phone via hardware buttons if settings are inaccessible.

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