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HTC DROID DROID ERIS User Manual

HTC DROID DROID ERIS
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USER GUIDE
User Guide
DROID ERIS by HTC
by HTC
127 mm
6 mm
127 mm
127 mm

Table of Contents

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HTC DROID DROID ERIS Specifications

General IconGeneral
Network TechnologyCDMA / EVDO
StatusDiscontinued
SIMMini-SIM
Operating SystemAndroid 1.5 (Cupcake), upgradable to 2.1 (Eclair)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM7600
CPU528 MHz ARM 11
GPUAdreno 130
LoudspeakerYes
3.5mm jackYes
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth2.0, A2DP
GPSYes, with A-GPS
RadioNo
Battery TypeRemovable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
ColorsBlack
Display Size3.2 inches
Resolution320 x 480 pixels
Memory Card SlotmicroSD
Internal Storage512 MB ROM, 288 MB RAM
Main Camera5 MP
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity

Summary

Please Read Before Proceeding

PRIVACY RESTRICTIONS

Information regarding legal requirements for recording conversations.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT INFORMATION

Details about copyrights and trademarks of HTC and Google.

Disclaimers

Limitation of Damages

Limits HTC's liability for damages arising from use of the product.

Location Based Services (LBS)

Important Health Information and Safety Precautions

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

Precautions related to the product's power supply and usage.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER GROUNDING INSTALLATION

Guidance on grounding equipment to prevent electric shock.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR POWER SUPPLY UNIT

Instructions for using the correct external power source.

General Precautions

Avoid applying excessive pressure to the device

Advice on handling the device to prevent screen damage.

Device getting warm after prolonged use

Explains that device warming is normal during extended use.

Chapter 1 Phone Basics

1.1 Your Phone and Accessories

Overview of the phone's physical features and included items.

1.2 Installing the Battery and Storage Card

Instructions for installing and removing the battery and storage card.

1.3 Charging the Battery

Detailed steps for connecting the charger and charging the battery.

1.4 Phone Controls

Explanation of the phone's physical control buttons and their functions.

1.5 Getting Around Your Phone

Explanation of basic touch gestures and navigation methods.

1.6 Getting Started

Instructions for initial setup, including powering on and unlocking the phone.

1.7 Home Screen

Overview of the home screen, customization, and widgets.

1.8 Phone Status, Notifications, and Proximity Sensor

Explanation of status bar icons, notification panel, and proximity sensor.

1.9 Applications

Overview of the applications screen and managing installed apps.

1.10 Settings

Overview of the phone's settings menu and its categories.

1.11 Adjusting the Volume

How to adjust ringer and media volumes separately.

1.12 Using the Phone’s Storage Card as a USB Drive

Connecting the phone to a computer for file transfer.

Chapter 2 Using Phone Features

2.1 Making Calls

Overview of various methods to make phone calls.

2.2 Answering or Rejecting a Call

How to handle incoming calls by answering, rejecting, or muting.

2.3 Using In-call Options

Features available during an active phone call.

2.4 Using Call History

How to view and manage the call history.

2.5 Adjusting Phone Settings

Overview of phone settings related to call services.

2.6 Turning the Phone Function On and Off

How to enable or disable the phone's functions, specifically Airplane Mode.

Chapter 3 Using People

3.1 About People

Introduction to managing contacts and communications.

3.2 Using the People screen

Overview of the People screen tabs and their functions.

3.3 Using Facebook and Flickr in People

Integrating Facebook and Flickr for contact updates and notifications.

3.4 Using the Contact Details screen

Overview of the information displayed for each contact.

Chapter 4 Entering Text

4.1 Using the Onscreen Keyboard

Overview of the phone's onscreen keyboard and its layouts.

4.2 Entering Numbers and Symbols

How to switch to and use the numeric and symbol keyboard.

4.3 Adjusting Touch Input Settings

How to configure keyboard types, language, and text input options.

Chapter 5 Exchanging Messages

5.1 Sending Text and Multimedia Messages

How to compose and send SMS and MMS messages.

Receiving text and multimedia messages

How the phone notifies the user about new messages.

Managing messages and message threads

How messages are grouped into conversations and how to view them.

To reply to a text or multimedia message

How to respond to received text or multimedia messages.

To delete a message or a message thread

How to remove messages or entire conversation threads.

Setting text and multimedia message options

Configuring settings for text and multimedia messages.

5.2 Using Mail

How to add and manage email accounts on the phone.

Chapter 6 Getting Connected

6.1 Connecting to the Internet

Overview of internet access methods via data or Wi-Fi.

6.3 Wi-Fi

Explanation of Wi-Fi capabilities and requirements.

6.4 Using Browser

How to use the phone's web browser for internet access.

Managing bookmarks

How to save and organize frequently visited web pages.

6.5 Using Bluetooth

Overview of Bluetooth technology and its modes.

Chapter 7 Camera and Multimedia

7.1 Using Camera and Camcorder

How to use the phone's camera and camcorder to capture photos and videos.

Shooting videos

Instructions for recording videos using the camcorder.

Review screen

Options after capturing a photo or video: save, view, send, delete.

Camera menu panel

Accessing basic and advanced camera settings.

7.2 Using Albums

How to view photos and videos, and manage albums.

Working with videos

How to view and share videos.

7.3 Using Music

How to play music files stored on the phone.

Chapter 8 Google Apps

8.1 Signing In to Your Google Account

How to sign in to a Google Account for synchronization.

8.2 Using Gmail

How to use the Gmail application for email.

Replying to or forwarding emails

How to respond to emails by replying or forwarding.

Managing conversations and emails

Organizing emails into conversations and managing them.

Setting Gmail settings

Configuring Gmail settings like signature, notifications, and vibration.

8.3 Using Google Talk

How to use Google Talk for instant messaging.

Managing your friends

How friends are sorted and how to view all friends.

Adjusting instant messaging settings

Configuring notifications for new instant messages.

8.4 Using Google Maps

How to use Google Maps for navigation and location services.

Getting directions

How to obtain driving, transit, or walking directions.

8.5 Using Google Latitude

How to share and view locations with friends.

Controlling what you share

Managing privacy settings for location sharing.

8.6 Using YouTube

How to watch videos on YouTube.

8.7 Using Android Market

How to download and install applications from Android Market.

Uninstalling an application

How to remove downloaded applications from the phone.

8.8 Synchronizing Google Apps

How to sync Google services like Gmail, Calendar, and Contacts.

Chapter 9 Other Applications

9.1 Using Calendar

How to manage events, meetings, and appointments.

Calendar views

How to display the calendar in different views (day, weekly, monthly, agenda).

Event reminders

How upcoming event reminders are displayed and managed.

Synchronizing Exchange ActiveSync Calendar

How to sync calendar events with Exchange ActiveSync.

Synchronizing Outlook Calendar

How to sync calendar events with Outlook via HTC Sync.

9.2 Using Clock

How to view time in different cities and use alarms, stopwatch, timer.

Setting the local date, time zone, and time

How to manually set the device's date, time, and time zone.

Adding cities to the world clock list

How to add cities to the world clock for tracking different time zones.

Setting an alarm

How to set, configure, and manage alarms.

9.3 Using HTC Sync

How to synchronize phone data with a PC using HTC Sync.

Synchronizing Outlook items

How to synchronize Outlook data with the phone, including automatic and manual methods.

Resolving conflicts between the phone and PC

How to manage data conflicts during synchronization.

Opening Sync Manager help

How to access the help files for HTC Sync Manager.

Installing Android applications

How to install applications from a PC using HTC Sync.

9.4 Using HTC Footprints

How to record and revisit favorite places with photos and GPS data.

9.5 Using PDF Viewer

How to view PDF files stored on the phone.

9.6 Using Peep

How to use Peep, a Twitter client, for tweeting and viewing updates.

9.7 Using Quickoffice

How to view Microsoft Office files on the phone.

9.8 Using Stocks

How to view and analyze stock market information.

9.9 Using Weather

How to view current weather and forecasts.

9.10 Using Voice Recorder

How to record voice memos and set them as ringtones.

Chapter 10 Managing Your Phone

10.1 Changing Basic Settings

Overview of basic phone settings.

Display settings

How to adjust screen brightness and timeout.

Ringer settings

How to change the phone's ringtone.

Phone services

Overview of phone services like Call Forwarding and Voicemail.

To enable data roaming

How to activate data roaming for international use.

Language settings

How to change the phone's operating system language.

Social network settings

How to sign in or out of social network accounts.

10.2 Protecting Your Phone

How to secure the phone with a screen lock or pattern.

10.3 Managing Memory

How to check and manage phone memory and storage card space.

10.4 Resetting the Phone

How to reset the phone to factory settings.

Appendix

A.1 Specifications

Technical specifications of the phone's hardware components.

A.2 Regulatory Notices

Information related to regulatory compliance and product identification.

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

FCC statement regarding radio frequency interference and compliance.

IMPORTANT NOTE Radiation Exposure Statement

FCC guidelines on RF exposure limits for the device.

FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices

Regulations regarding wireless phone compatibility with hearing aids.

Body-worn Operation

Compliance requirements for body-worn device usage and separation distances.

Pacemakers

Recommendations for users with pacemakers to avoid interference.

HEARING AIDS

Information on hearing aid compatibility and potential interference.

WEEE Notice

Information about Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment disposal.

RoHS Compliance

Statement of compliance with the RoHS directive.

A.3 Additional Safety Information

Extra safety information, especially concerning driving.

Battery Safety

Safety guidelines for the lithium-ion battery, including DOs and DON’Ts.

Adapter/Charger

Information on using the correct external power source and adapter.

A.4 Important Customer Information

Information regarding services provided by Google and application developers.

Verizon Wireless Disclaimer on Third-Party Apps

Verizon's disclaimer on responsibility for third-party application usage.

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